| Padres | wOBA | wRC | RS | Cubs | wOBA | wRC | RS | |
| Will Venable | .323 | .49 | .01 | Purple | .342 | .56 | -.03 | |
| Chase Headley | .337 | .52 | .03 | Revolutionist | .293 | .36 | .03 | |
| Orlando Hudson | .318 | .44 | .00 | Marlo Stanfield |
.338 | .51 | -.01 | |
| Jorge Cantu | .309 | .40 | -.03 | Rodrigo Ramirez | .350 | .54 | -.03 | |
| Nick Hundley | .311 | .39 | -.01 | Carlos Peenya | .378 | .62 | -.01 | |
| Ryan Ludwick | .340 | .48 | .01 | Adolfo Soriano | .339 | .47 | -.10 | |
| Cameron Maybin | .312 | .37 | .03 | Horry Kow | .343 | .47 | -.06 | |
| Jason Bartlett | .319 | .39 | .03 | Jerry Garcia | .362 | .52 | .00 | |
| Tim Stauffer | .175 | .00 | .00 | Head Case | .175 | .00 | .00 | |
| 3.5 | .1 | 4.1 | -.2 |
| Starting Pitcher | IP/GS | FIP |
| Stauffers | 6.78 | 3.99 |
| Head Case |
5.81 | 3.92 |
| Bullpens | xFIP | |
| Padres | 3.65 | |
| Cubs | 3.67 | |
Score: Cubs 3.7, Padres 3.6
Win Probability: 55.8%
Comments
I thought Rodrigo Ramirez played third. (dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
You’re right, Lukas. I was thinking there was something more to that, but couldn’t remember. Thanks. It’s updated now.
mb21Quote Reply
(dying laughing), well done, MB
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]You’re right, Lukas. I was thinking there was something more to that, but couldn’t remember. Thanks. It’s updated now.[/quote]
That’s what I’m here for (dying laughing)
I must have missed the purple revolutionist thing somewhere though. But I assume it’s Barney and Castro? Never heard that one before
LukasQuote Reply
The guy that thought Castro and Barney should be linked by a common nickname also thought of this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2QAK1ZHi0A
cdwQuote Reply
Purple Revolution is akin to linking something overrated like Ketchup to some thing awesome like seasoned fries. Putting them together makes something amazing just ok when it was so much better with out being smothered in Darwin Barney.
cdwQuote Reply
Cubs lose.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Bob’s got the info on everyone’s underwear, in case you were curious.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Purple Revolutionist was Al’s idea. I think it’s one that fans will remember as well as the did and still do the Killer B’s. It’s just so easy to remember and it really makes everyone know exactly who you’re talking about. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Bob’s got the info on everyone’s underwear, in case you were curious.[/quote]I’ve got the Padres broadcasters tonight.
mb21Quote Reply
I swear Gameday’s calibrations have been fucked up for a couple of games or the umps are making some horrendous ball/strike calls.
cdwQuote Reply
Is Z getting squeezed? Gameday is showing strikes.
MuckerQuote Reply
Way too many pitches for Z again.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’ve got the Padres broadcasters tonight.[/quote]
I thought extra innings only gave you the home team’s broadcasters.
BerseliusQuote Reply
A couple of the pitches looked good, but they were borderline pitches.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Purple Revolutionist was Al’s idea.)[/quote]
I should have known he would come up with something like that.
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I thought extra innings only gave you the home team’s broadcasters.[/quote]If both feeds are on MLB EI, you can watch either one. I think the Cubs must be on WCIU tonight because the Padres broadcast is the only one available. I like listening to the other team’s broadcast as much or more than the Cubs anyway. It’s nice to get a different perspective than the stuff Len and Bob bring up every single game.
mb21Quote Reply
Purple Revolutionist is even weirder since it’s backwards (dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
Oh I thought Purple Revolutionists was a penis joke. (dying laughing)
MishQuote Reply
Here it is, Lukas: http://twitter.com/#!/bleedcubbieblue/status/59723340151128064
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21] I think the Cubs must be on WCIU tonight because the Padres broadcast is the only one available. [/quote]Correct.
Also (dying laughing) @ mb’s lineups.
cwolfQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Oh I thought Purple Revolutionists was a penis joke. (dying laughing)[/quote]No that’s purple headed yogurt slinger.
MuckerQuote Reply
(dying laughing) at everything on this page
AndCountingQuote Reply
Is Ludwick a Cub killer? I seem to remember him always killing the Cubs.
MuckerQuote Reply
they sure miss alot of high 88 mph fastballs
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=cwolf]Correct.
Also (dying laughing) @ mb’s lineups.[/quote]It’s an odd group of people. Who would have guessed that Jerry Garcia and Marlo Stanfield were teammates?
mb21Quote Reply
I think baseball is a Cub killer
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I think baseball is a Cub killer[/quote]The Cubs start off dead. The only question is who gets to bury them.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]It’s an odd group of people. Who would have guessed that Jerry Garcia and Marlo Stanfield were teammates?[/quote]Good clubhouse guys? High chemistry factor? (dying laughing)
cwolfQuote Reply
Is anyone else’s mlb.tv feed super choppy? The SD feed seems fine.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Damn, I thought Rodrigo had a hold of that one.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Damn, I thought Rodrigo had a hold of that one.[/quote]So did Len. I think it’s going to be tough to get one out of there tonight considering the conditions.
cwolfQuote Reply
I love how it always seems that any time the wind is blowing in, the Cubs hitters hit something like 10 outs that could have been HRs.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Oh I thought Purple Revolutionists was a penis joke. (dying laughing)[/quote]That’s because I’m trying my damndest to turn it into one. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
These Padres announcers are some of the most boring I’ve ever heard.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]The Cubs start off dead. The only question is who gets to bury them.[/quote]Me, me, me!
mb21Quote Reply
Z’s loving this weather (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]These Padres announcers are some of the most boring I’ve ever heard.[/quote](dying laughing) I like them. Then again, any team’s announcers compared to Len and Bob is a step up in my opinion.
mb21Quote Reply
So Wells played catch today, but not Cashner.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21](dying laughing) I like them. Then again, any team’s announcers compared to Len and Bob is a step up in my opinion.[/quote]
What they’re talking about could be interesting, I have no idea. All I hear is the wah-wah sound that adults make in Charlie Brown (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
What a play
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]The Cubs start off dead. The only question is who gets to bury them.[/quote]
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]So Wells played catch today, but not Cashner.[/quote]
I kind of hope that they take it easy on Cashner for the next month or two. Hearing that Wells could be okay is great news. Coleman can do a decent enough job filling in until Cashner’s 100%
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]What they’re talking about could be interesting, I have no idea. All I hear is the wah-wah sound that adults make in Charlie Brown (dying laughing)[/quote]Baseball is a boring game so I like the announcers that don’t feel the need to fill every moment by talking about something. These guys remind me of the broadcasters in the 1980s. The play by play did the play by play and that was about it. Now these people talk constantly and sometimes it’s a battle between two of them trying to talk constantly. Hate that.
mb21Quote Reply
suck on that bob
dylanjQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
Nice call, Bob.
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I kind of hope that they take it easy on Cashner for the next month or two. Hearing that Wells could be okay is great news. Coleman can do a decent enough job filling in until Cashner’s 100%[/quote]I don’t think Cashner gets his job back. I think Coleman is more than capable of being in the rotation and the Cubs won’t take him out of the rotation at that point. Coleman has the ceiling of a number 3 starter and looks right now to be a solid number 4. If Wells returns and does as expected, Cashner won’t get in the rotation when he returns.
mb21Quote Reply
Come on, Purple
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I don’t think Cashner gets his job back. I think Coleman is more than capable of being in the rotation and the Cubs won’t take him out of the rotation at that point. Coleman has the ceiling of a number 3 starter and looks right now to be a solid number 4. If Wells returns and does as expected, Cashner won’t get in the rotation when he returns.[/quote]
Just so long as he doesn’t get bullpened (dying laughing). Send him to AAA to re-knock the rust off.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Brenly! (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
HATE that sac bunt. Fucking Quade.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Flaherty is staying hot. 3-run homer.
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Just so long as he doesn’t get bullpened (dying laughing). Send him to AAA to re-knock the rust off.[/quote]I think it will depend on how McNutt does. If McNutt performs as they hope he’ll be in AAA in about a month. I could easily see at that point that Cashner would have no value in the rotation for some time.
If Coleman does well enough in the rotation, I’d trade Cashner.
mb21Quote Reply
i love that sac bunt. Castro is likely to get a hit and score that run
dylanjQuote Reply
I just can’t get used to seeing Zambrano topping out in the high 80s.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]i love that sac bunt. Castro is likely to get a hit and score that run[/quote]I don’t know if I love it, but I don’t dislike it either.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]i love that sac bunt. Castro is likely to get a hit and score that run[/quote]Or you could have had two guys on base and 1 out. One out sac bunts are fucking stupid. It’s only compounded by the fact it was Z at the plate.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
There was one out? Yeah, that’s stupid. I was thinking there were no outs for some reason.
mb21Quote Reply
Am I the only one that thinks it’s strange Ludwick is batting so low in this order?
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I just can’t get used to seeing Zambrano topping out in the high 80s.[/quote]Yeah. It’s still shitty to think about what might have been with he, Wood, and Prior.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
its a shitty night for hitting. I would take my chances with Castro getting the single there.
Melissa- Ludwick seems to have lost his ability. Since he was traded he has been awful
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]There was one out? Yeah, that’s stupid. I was thinking there were no outs for some reason.[/quote]Fukudome grounded out to lead off the inning. Soto singled and so Quade decided to hand them the second out of the inning.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
I hope Leake wasn’t trying to steal those Lloyd Braun T’s. That would be really embarrassing.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I hope Leake wasn’t trying to steal those Lloyd Braun T’s. That would be really embarrassing.[/quote](dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Marlon Byrd hates pitches.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Am I the only one that thinks it’s strange Ludwick is batting so low in this order?[/quote]
Ludwick has been pants for a while now.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Has anyone noticed Fukudome has not been hitting for much power this year? .304 SLG coming in, .000 ISO. But that fat OBP is giving him a nice wOBA.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
One hit? That’s all we have is ONE GOD DAMN HIT?
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]One hit? That’s all we have is ONE GOD DAMN HIT?[/quote]Yes.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Ludwick has been pants for a while now.[/quote]
In that case he could be the Cubs number 3 hitter.
melissaQuote Reply
Stauffer is pounding the hell out of the bottom of the zone.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
2 hits now
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]These Padres announcers are some of the most boring I’ve ever heard.[/quote]
I’ve been enjoying Dick Enberg tonight. He’s been around for billion years and did a lot of NFL when I was a kid, so it’s weird. He’s a refreshing change from the normal douchebaggery, imo.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Fukudome with WAG single
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Simpson getting roughed up again tonight for Peoria. Does Daytona have any position player that has a future in the big leagues? Their best hitter is Jae Hoon Ha has has a sweet little average, but his OBP is the same as his average. He’s a RF with no power and apparently can’t run the bases well either. He is young, but with no power and no speed and no on-base skills, no future either.
The Iowa Cubs remain as interesting as they always are, which is to say not at all interesting.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]I’ve been enjoying Dick Enberg tonight. He’s been around for billion years and did a lot of NFL when I was a kid, so it’s weird. He’s a refreshing change from the normal douchebaggery, imo.[/quote]Is that d-bag Versgagian (sp?) still doing Pads games?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]One hit? That’s all we have is ONE GOD DAMN HIT?[/quote]
bad luck. they’ve hit several liners right at people and at least 2 that would’ve been over the fence if not for this football like weather.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
i think junior lake is at daytona
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]I’ve been enjoying Dick Enberg tonight. He’s been around for billion years and did a lot of NFL when I was a kid, so it’s weird. He’s a refreshing change from the normal douchebaggery, imo.[/quote]I agree, HG. I’m really enjoying the broadcast tonight.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Is that d-bag Versgagian (sp?) still doing Pads games?[/quote]
I don’t know what happened to him. I guess Sutcliffe finally talked him into leaving (dying laughing)
remember the drunken on-air incident?
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Is that d-bag Versgagian (sp?) still doing Pads games?[/quote]Isn’t he on MLB Network now? I’m not sure who the other guy is other than Enberg tonight. Maybe HG knows.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]I don’t know what happened to him. I guess Sutcliffe finally talked him into leaving (dying laughing)
remember the drunken on-air incident?[/quote]MATTY! WHAT ARE YOU STILL DOING HERE?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]I don’t know what happened to him. I guess Sutcliffe finally talked him into leaving (dying laughing)
remember the drunken on-air incident?[/quote]Yeah, that was priceless.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]I’ve been enjoying Dick tonight, a refreshing change from the normal douchebaggery, imo.[/quote]
fixed
melissaQuote Reply
Stauffer was really executing pitches that inning.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Stauffer’s doing a fantastic job painting the corners tonight.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]fixed[/quote](dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Isn’t he on MLB Network now? I’m not sure who the other guy is other than Enberg tonight. Maybe HG knows.[/quote]
I don’t, but he did goof by saying “somewhere Milt Pappas is smiling” after Z gave up his first hit. Enberg gave a subtle reminder that Z threw a no-hitter in Milwaukee against the Stros.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
I see that Ryno has been rubbing off on Melissa (dying laughing)
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Wasn’t Enberg the originator of the RODRIGO/ADOLPHO meme?
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]I see that Ryno has been rubbing off on Melissa (dying laughing)[/quote]
I plan on pressing charges.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Wasn’t Enberg the originator of the RODRIGO/ADOLPHO meme?[/quote]That was Dick Stockton, a man who never, ever knows the names of the players.
Or what day it is.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Wasn’t Enberg the originator of the RODRIGO/ADOLPHO meme?[/quote]
Dick Stockton
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I plan on pressing charges.[/quote]Is that a euphemism?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Dick Stockton[/quote]
After awhile, all those Dicks seem the same to me (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Is that a euphemism?[/quote]
It’s like a misting station.
melissaQuote Reply
This game is going to go 16 innings, and someone will win 1-0 on an unearned run.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]After awhile, all those Dicks seem the same to me (dying laughing)[/quote]It’s a Purple Revolution
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]It’s like a misting station.[/quote]But who owns it?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I plan on pressing charges.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Damn it’s nice having Castro at SS
LukasQuote Reply
Z has been pretty good yea?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]After awhile, all those Dicks seem the same to me (dying laughing)[/quote]Wow.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Z has been pretty good yea?[/quote]Not a no-hitter. Not an ace.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Castro will steal a base here, move to 3rd on some out and then score on a sac fly. Cubs lose 2-1.
mb21Quote Reply
Castro keeps hitting.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]But who owns it?[/quote]
You obviously “get it.”
melissaQuote Reply
Stauffer has really impressive control tonight.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I’d have preferred a straight steal attempt on that pitch.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa]You obviously “get it.”[/quote]Over dinner.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
MO loves Stauffers
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Over dinner.[/quote]
Correct.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]After awhile, all those Dicks seem the same to me (dying laughing)[/quote]I’m still laughing at this one.
mb21Quote Reply
Please tell me Quade didn’t just call another sac bunt.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Correct.[/quote]You and I don’t often agree.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]MO loves Stauffers[/quote]Don’t knock until you’ve tried it.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Steal home, Starlin. You have no teammates, only placeholders on your path to glory.
AndCountingQuote Reply
TAKE A FUCKING PITCH, MARLON. HOLY SHRIEKING EAGLE SHIT.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I was thinking the same thing, AC. Best chance to score for them is if he steals home.
mb21Quote Reply
I hate Marlon Byrd. He sucks.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Byrd has no patience. None.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]You and I don’t often agree.[/quote]
That’s because we’re Purple Revolutionists.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I hate Marlon Byrd. He sucks.[/quote]I don’t hate him, but I hate Quade’s auto-lineup keeping him the 3rd spot.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I hate Marlon Byrd. He sucks.[/quote]
Be nice! Marlon Byrd is peoples too!
cdwQuote Reply
I think it needs to be pointed out that Marlon Byrd is being paid as a 1 WAR player. If he was worth 0 WAR this year and next, he’d still have been worth $20 million over those 3 years. He is only paid $15.5.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa]That’s because we’re Purple Revolutionists.[/quote]The revolution will not be televised, but it will be on DVD.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I think it needs to be pointed out that Marlon Byrd is being paid as a 1 WAR player. If he was worth 0 WAR this year and next, he’d still have been worth $20 million over those 3 years. He is only paid $15.5.[/quote]Granted. He still shouldn’t be hitting 3rd. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Headline for tonight’s recap: “Two worst offenses in the NL tie 0-0 in 17 innings”
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
The sad thing is that Marlon Byrd is the best Cubs outfielder on the team.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]The revolution will not be televised, but it will be on DVD.[/quote]
I’ll be transferring that over to my VHS tapes.
melissaQuote Reply
This game is pretty awesome. It’s all Starlin and Z and it will take just over 2 hours.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Granted. He still shouldn’t be hitting 3rd. (dying laughing)[/quote]I don’t mind the lineup stuff as much as you guys do. Batting Byrd 3rd or 7th or whatever is a difference of about a run over a full season. As long as the Cubs don’t start batting the pitcher leadoff, I don’t much care. It’s annoying that Soto bats 8th, but it’s still not that costly.
mb21Quote Reply
z is filthy tonight
dylanjQuote Reply
That was a pretty, pretty, pretty good strikeout pitch by Z.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]This game is pretty awesome. It’s all Starlin and Z and it will take just over 2 hours.[/quote]2 hours? I have a feeling this game will still be going on when we get up tomorrow. It will be in the 43rd inning.
mb21Quote Reply
Zambrano is looking pretty fucking great tonight. Fun to watch
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
I just realized it was the 7th inning. This is vintage Maddux.
mb21Quote Reply
Z just put that up at 67 mph.
AndCountingQuote Reply
Z has got great stuff tonight
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
100 pitches for Z. He’s cruising.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
That was in the same spot as the one before. Neither was a strike so I’ll take it.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Z just put that up at 67 mph.[/quote]
That curve was hilarious
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
generous K zone tonight (dying laughing)
Horny GoatQuote Reply
67 mph curve and a fastball at 93 in the same ab. Z is fun to watch
dylanjQuote Reply
Fuck Yeah! I love when Z is pumped up like this.
LukasQuote Reply
Zambrano with a 26 mph differential in his pitches. On that batter. Brilliant.
AndCountingQuote Reply
Wood and Marmol for the 8th and 9th?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]That was in the same spot as the one before. Neither was a strike so I’ll take it.[/quote]Ump’s been giving both guys the low strike tonight.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
If Z were earning his salary, he would have struck out 12 batters by now.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Is Len wearing a snuggie. (dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Wood and Marmol for the 8th and 9th?[/quote]
If they don’t put Grabow in to give up 6 or 7 runs, this game will never end
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]generous K zone tonight (dying laughing)[/quote]
That strikeout pitch to Ludwick was in a spot that the ump has been giving to Stauffer all night.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Ump’s been giving both guys the low strike tonight.[/quote]
2 of Z’s were outside for strike 3, but I’ll take it. 10 Ks, 1 BB.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]If Z were earning his salary, he would have struck out 12 batters by now.[/quote]True Cub fan.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I think Z will go back out for the 8th.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
If that bunt had stayed fair, Pena could have had a double.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I’ll be transferring that over to my VHS tapes.[/quote]
I can’t get them on my fucking phone
BerseliusQuote Reply
love it. if they are going to give you the single go take it
dylanjQuote Reply
(dying laughing) bunt hit with 2 strikes
Horny GoatQuote Reply
I wonder how many more times he’ll have to do that before teams unshift him.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat](dying laughing) bunt hit with 2 strikes[/quote]
Quade must’ve put the bunt on.
cdwQuote Reply
That McCain cell phone pic makes me (dying laughing) every damn time. Never fails.
melissaQuote Reply
I reiterate: I would let Pena bunt his ass off, because there’s no one in the lineup that can make it hurt. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
If they keep shifting, I’m fine with him doing it every single time. It’s a hit 85% of the time easily.
mb21Quote Reply
Pretty sure MO’s head exploded on the two-strike bunt single. (dying bunting)
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I wonder how many more times he’ll have to do that before teams unshift him.[/quote]I’m guessing if it hasn’t had any effect in the last 2 seasons he’s been doing it, it’s not going to.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Oh good, MO’s alive.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Pretty sure MO’s head exploded on the two-strike bunt single. (dying bunting)[/quote]Meh. Stupid is as stupid does.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Why is Wood up? Zambrano just had his best inning, still under 100 pitches.
mb21Quote Reply
by the way, MB, I just spotted this at the dinky old grocery store down the street.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Pena’s bunt broke Gamecast and Gameday. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
What the hell? I hope the Cubs get a do over here, but that’s fucked up if they do.
mb21Quote Reply
Black Butte is really good, but their Obsidian Stout is transcendent.
Also, the Red Chair NWPA is really, really, really, good.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]by the way, MB, I just spotted this at the dinky old grocery store down the street.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Why is Wood up? [/quote]
He got a little excited with all the dick jokes upthread
BerseliusQuote Reply
Woody is warming up, yeah. Maybe Z is gassed, or maybe Quade is an idiot.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Did you buy any?[/quote]
I picked up some Rahr beer that Ryno had recommended instead (though not the Iron Thistle). I’ll be back.
BerseliusQuote Reply
3 min in…bulls 5 TO and 2pts.
cdwQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]He got a little excited with all the dick jokes upthread[/quote](dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]He got a little excited with all the dick jokes upthread[/quote]I hope he doesn’t shoot his wad in the bullpen.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I liked the stout too, MO, but the porter was one of the best beers I’ve had. Tugboat Brewery in downtown Portland didn’t bottle their beers and almost everything there was superior to anything I’ve ever had.
mb21Quote Reply
What’s the weather like in Chicago?
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]What’s the weather like in Chicago?[/quote]
Not quite Ice-Bowl
Horny GoatQuote Reply
I assume they’ll leave Z in and then pinch hit for him in the bottom half.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]What’s the weather like in Chicago?[/quote]
It’s stout weather. Unlike here, where it was ninety fucking degrees today (dying laughing). Fucking Texas.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Maybe Woody was only up in case Soto got on.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I liked the stout too, MO, but the porter was one of the best beers I’ve had. Tugboat Brewery in downtown Portland didn’t bottle their beers and almost everything there was superior to anything I’ve ever had.[/quote]I’ll have to check out Tugboat when I’m up there. Lompoc is my regular stop.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It’s stout weather. Unlike here, where it was ninety fucking degrees today (dying laughing). Fucking Texas.[/quote]
I could never live in Texas because of it.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
(dying laughing), I love how the shot of the game was a montage of the cameramen. It’s that kind of game today.
BerseliusQuote Reply
(dying laughing), now it’s snowing
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I’ll have to check out Tugboat when I’m up there. Lompoc is my regular stop.[/quote]Russian Imperial Stout. I think they still have that. I checked their website out recently and though i saw it there. I remember many nights drinking 8 or 10 of those and then stumbling the mile home.
mb21Quote Reply
Soto was 0-2 in that at bat
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), now it’s snowing[/quote]in Texas? What?
mb21Quote Reply
So far tonight Z has 10 ground balls to 4 fly balls. That’s more like it
BerseliusQuote Reply
It felt like February here today and that was in the sunshine.
melissaQuote Reply
nice snag, Fukur.
every cub should bunt. It just might work.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]in Texas? What?[/quote]
(dying laughing), sorry at Wrigley
They shut down the University here in February for < 1 inch of snow (dying laughing).
BerseliusQuote Reply
Might be time to get Z. Getting wild and missing up.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I’d let Zambrano bat on the chance he hits one out and beats the Padres himself. its not like anyone else on the team can do anything
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Might be time to get Z. Getting wild and missing up.[/quote]
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Russian Imperial Stout. I think they still have that. I checked their website out recently and though i saw it there. I remember many nights drinking 8 or 10 of those and then stumbling the mile home.[/quote]Sounds like what will happen when I get there. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I’d let Zambrano bat on the chance he hits one out and beats the Padres himself. its not like anyone else on the team can do anything[/quote]Plus, Zambrano and Castro are the only two reasons to watch this team right now anyway. Maybe they can go back to back. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Might be time to get Z. Getting wild and missing up.[/quote]I’ll show myself out.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I’d let Zambrano bat on the chance he hits one out and beats the Padres himself. its not like anyone else on the team can do anything[/quote]
Probably DimWitt.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Here comes Not Darwin Barney
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I’d let Zambrano bat on the chance he hits one out and beats the Padres himself. its not like anyone else on the team can do anything[/quote]
Hey, Colvin can strike out wildly just as well as Z (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Sounds like what will happen when I get there. (dying laughing)[/quote]They also make a different beer from time to time as well. I remember this Dopplebock they had for a few weeks. That was outstanding. Dopplebock followed by a stout about 4 times and then you go home drunk. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
It’s up to Darwin Barney to get Z a W.
AndCountingQuote Reply
So no doubt.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]It’s up to Darwin Barney to get Z a W.[/quote](dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
Just one bullet from Fife, please.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]They also make a different beer from time to time as well. I remember this Dopplebock they had for a few weeks. That was outstanding. Dopplebock followed by a stout about 4 times and then you go home drunk. (dying laughing)[/quote]Yeah, I like the lineup on their site. Definitely have to stop there.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I think I’m just going to get up tomorrow morning and pick this back up in the 47th inning.
mb21Quote Reply
No W for Zambrano. Not an Ace.
LukasQuote Reply
Z coming back out?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Lou almost certainly would have let Zambrano bat that inning.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]No W for Zambrano. Not an Ace.[/quote]the Man-O-Lantern just slapped on a fresh coat of bronzer in celebration.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
If Jevhovahs witness turns out to be the one true religion, I’m going to hell because I just accidentally dropped one of their tracts in the toilet while urinating and trying to read it. And before anyone asks why I had it, some passive fucking aggressive missionary stuck it in my mail slot tonight. The picture of big JC on the front was so cheesy I just had to look inside.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
I guess so. I missed that AB and read berselius talking about Colvin so I thought he was pinch hit for.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]No W for Zambrano. Not an Ace.[/quote]
His very important win streak is intact though (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
Marshall will give up 2 this inning.
mb21Quote Reply
It’s weird seeing Orlando Hudson bat 3rd.
mb21Quote Reply
If there’s any JW’s who post here, no offense.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]If there’s any JW’s who post here, no offense.[/quote]
Too late, especially if they like to eat at TGIFridays.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]If there’s any JW’s who post here, no offense.[/quote]This is the worst thing to every happen on this blog.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
i watched a royal game this weekend that saw Seattle bat Adam Kennedy clean up.
And I thought Jack Z was a good GM
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Too late, especially if they like to sit and not buy anything at TGIFridays.[/quote]
Fixed
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I guess you might as well bring Marmol in now. But why the hell not start the inning with him?
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]i watched a royal game this weekend that saw Seattle bat Adam Kennedy clean up.
And I thought Jack Z was a good GM[/quote]The idea of him being a good GM was put to rest last season.
mb21Quote Reply
Hey Quade going to the best pen arm in the highest leverage situation, I like it. Gotta at least applaud him when he makes good decisions.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
I do not like bringing Marmol in here. Let Marshall finish the inning this game may go 20+ innings.
melissaQuote Reply
Marmol just embarrassed Hudson.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]i watched a royal game this weekend that saw Seattle bat Adam Kennedy clean up.
And I thought Jack Z was a good GM[/quote]
The Rays had Fuld at DH yesterday, and had Felipe Lopez DHing and batting cleanup today (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
Looks like Marmol might have to go 7 innings.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I do not like bringing Marmol in here. Let Marshall finish the inning this game may go 20+ innings.[/quote]Yeah, burning RP in a 0-0 game isn’t a great idea.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I guess you might as well bring Marmol in now. But why the hell not start the inning with him?[/quote]Why not bring in Wood and save Marmol for a save situation? One of the advantages a home team often has in a game like this is that they save their closer while the visiting team will often use him earlier.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Hey Quade going to the best pen arm in the highest leverage situation, I like it. Gotta at least applaud him when he makes good decisions.[/quote]Excellent point, Nate.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]Looks like Marmol might have to go 7 innings.[/quote]
Tomorrow too.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]The Rays had Fuld at DH yesterday, and had Felipe Lopez DHing and batting cleanup today (dying laughing)[/quote]But at least the Rays have injury excuses. SEA just sucks.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Nate’s absolutely right here. Marmol should be in right now. He’s their best.
mb21Quote Reply
uhh we wont need marmol for the save tonight anymore.
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Why not bring in Wood and save Marmol for a save situation? One of the advantages a home team often has in a game like this is that they save their closer while the visiting team will often use him earlier.[/quote]
Once it hits the ninth, any tie game can’t have a save situation for the home team.
BerseliusQuote Reply
md has clearly never played baseball. fuckin nerd
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BerseliusQuote Reply
was marmol favoring his leg when he walked off the mound?
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Better win it now. Quade will burn through the bullpen by the 11th. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
True, b. I was thinking more about them scoring in the 8th, but it doesn’t matter.
mb21Quote Reply
Oh, this is the 9th inning. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
I thought it was the 8th inning.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]was marmol favoring his leg when he walked off the mound?[/quote]
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Won’t the 47th inning be the highest leverage situation?
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Nate’s absolutely right here. Marmol should be in right now. He’s their best.[/quote]
Why not have him start the 9th and save Marshall? I think it’s stupid to burn two pitchers in that inning when runs aren’t easy for this team to come by.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I thought it was the 8th inning.[/quote]
You need to bookmark http://www.whatinningisitdumbass.com
BerseliusQuote Reply
actually it looked like he felt something near the hammy. he touched it a few times before he walked off
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Won’t the 47th inning be the highest leverage situation?[/quote]Probably, but I’m thinking the 34th could be dangerous too.
mb21Quote Reply
AND THEN I SAW A WHITE HORSE, AND LO, THE RIDER THAT SAT UPON HIM WAS MARLON BYRD. AND HE TOOK A PITCH.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Why not have him start the 9th and save Marshall? I think it’s stupid to burn two pitchers in that inning when runs aren’t easy for this team to come by.[/quote]I see what you’re saying now. I was thinking it was the 8th inning so just ignore everything I’ve said.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Why not have him start the 9th and save Marshall? I think it’s stupid to burn two pitchers in that inning when runs aren’t easy for this team to come by.[/quote]
I’ll use an old cliche in a semi serious way: if the 3, 4, 5 hitters can’t get a run, then fuck, this team sucks. altho they do keep running Byrd out there in the 3 spot.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]just ignore everything I’ve said.[/quote]
Correct
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]AND THEN I SAW A WHITE HORSE, AND LO, THE RIDER THAT SAT UPON HIM WAS MARLON BYRD. AND HE TOOK A PITCH.[/quote](dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
This game went from a lot of fun because of Zambrano to the most boring way I could spend a Monday evening.
mb21Quote Reply
Watching these two offense flail away is like watching a monkey fuck a football.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Poor Carlos. 🙁
DoogolasQuote Reply
Aramis has been locked in all year.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
shit.
LukasQuote Reply
Enberg was laughing at the wind blowing in and said it was ridiculous Pena’s flyball didn’t even make it to the warning track. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]This game went from a lot of fun because of Zambrano to the most boring way I could spend a Monday evening.[/quote]
As long as Marmol comes back out it should be fun again.
DoogolasQuote Reply
Damn, that would have been out at a regular baseball game
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Doogolas]Poor Carlos. :([/quote]
he can’t buy a fucking HR
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Damn, that would have been out at a regular baseball game[/quote]
It would have been two HRs on the moon
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It would have been two HRs on the moon[/quote]
(dying laughing)
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It would have been two HRs on the moon[/quote]False.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
nobody will hit the ball over the fence tonight.
bunt! (dying laughing)
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It would have been two HRs on the moon[/quote]
Are these exponential times on the moon too?
melissaQuote Reply
Timmay has a no-hitter through 6 in Coors
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Are these exponential times on the moon too?[/quote]
Time is geometric on the moon. It is known.
BerseliusQuote Reply
This fucking sucks, Z goes 8 innings and the bullpen is still going to get used up.
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]This fucking sucks, Z goes 8 innings and will still be blamed for the loss.[/quote]
Wittenmyer’d
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Is that the remaining Wrigley faithful booing Castro for not making a near impossible play? They deserve to freeze their ignorant asses off.
AndCountingQuote Reply
E-Patt!
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Is that the remaining Wrigley faithful booing Castro for not making a near impossible play? They deserve to freeze their ignorant asses off.[/quote]
They were booing Z (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Is that the remaining Wrigley faithful booing Castro for not making a near impossible play? They deserve to freeze their ignorant asses off.[/quote]You’re shitting me, right?
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
They might have been booing Eric Patterson. Which is no less stupid. I hope they all get the flu and shit themselves.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Timmay has a no-hitter through 6 in Coors[/quote]
Well you jinxed the shit out of that (dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
Soriano ends this game.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Soriano ends this game.[/quote]And sports history.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]Well you jinxed the shit out of that (dying laughing)[/quote]
It’s what I do (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Is that the remaining Wrigley faithful booing Castro for not making a near impossible play? They deserve to freeze their ignorant asses off.[/quote]That was Tim. He wants to go home.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]You’re shitting me, right?[/quote]Nope. Although at this point, it only takes one or two people booing to resound loudly on the broadcast.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I hope they all get the flu and shit themselves.[/quote]
These are human beings you’re talking about.
melissaQuote Reply
surprised nobody is straight stealing? It’s gotta be hard to grip the ball even for a catcher. They can’t hit worth a shit.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Phillies-brewers also in the 10th inning, altho it was a reasonable 63 degrees here today
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
Chad Qualls is gonna walk in the winning run
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]surprised nobody is straight stealing? It’s gotta be hard to grip the ball even for a catcher. They can’t hit worth a shit.[/quote]
Good point HG
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]These are human beings you’re talking about.[/quote]Amusing…but wrong.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Soriano ends this game.[/quote]In the 59th.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]Chad Qualls is gonna walk in the winning run[/quote]
I’m hoping for a walkoff balk
BerseliusQuote Reply
HG, I couldn’t believe Castro wasn’t straight stealing after his base hit.
mb21Quote Reply
Kosuke should steal if he gets on.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]In the 59th.[/quote]They’d have frozen to death by then anyway.
mb21Quote Reply
Fukudome has to try to steal here, right? Unless his leg is still injured?
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]HG, I couldn’t believe Castro wasn’t straight stealing after his base hit.[/quote]
or Kosuke a couple innings ago.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]HG, I couldn’t believe Castro wasn’t straight stealing after his base hit.[/quote]Quade’s scared of the steal, but he’ll give away outs like he has an unlimited supply.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]Kosuke should steal if he gets on.[/quote]I think he should try to steal until he’s out. 2nd, 3rd, home. whatever.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Amusing…but wrong.[/quote]
I can’t argue with you,today.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]HG, I couldn’t believe Castro wasn’t straight stealing after his base hit.[/quote]
You’re forgetting that he only has average speed
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]They’d have frozen to death by then anyway.[/quote]
It will be day by then, and they can defrost.
BerseliusQuote Reply
this is fucking comical
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Why won’t anyone score?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It will be day by then, and they can defrost.[/quote]My sources have told me it’s only going to get colder.
mb21Quote Reply
I could see Colvin going yard.
mb21Quote Reply
FAILfense
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Colvin is a beast!!!! (dying laughing)
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Me and my big mouth (dying laughing)
Nice running.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Nice.
mb21Quote Reply
Colvin!!
BerseliusQuote Reply
Colvin!
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Nice hit!
LukasQuote Reply
sweet
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
I’ll take it (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]FAILfense[/quote]
that helped, er, was solely responsible (dying laughing)
Horny GoatQuote Reply
I think that was the only XBH of the game
BerseliusQuote Reply
I’m shocked Soto scored from first. Sadly, this development will only encourage Quade to hit him 8th. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Hell yes Colvin!
DoogolasQuote Reply
new stuff: http://obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/articles/math-for-dummies.html
mb21Quote Reply
Cubs win!!!!!
Bulls better follow suit!!!
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply