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Gameday Thread, #36: 5/9 vs. Cubs

Mrsnakepit_tiny by Jim McLennan on Comment 292 comments

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs


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Dan Haren
RHP, 4-1, 3.12
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Ted Lilly
LHP, 2-4, 5.97

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Two words, guaranteed to strike fear into the hearts of all who experience them. "Flu-like symptoms." Yes, that's what I'm suffering from today. Actuallly, it might the foll-on flu, but no-one in baseball ever gets that. I'm going to follow suit and go with the old standby, "Flu-like symptoms." My voice sounds like the guy who dies the movie trailers ["It was a time of trouble..."] or possibly an announver at a gentleman's club ["Now coming to the main stage, the very lovely...Jezebel..."], and something appears to have crawled into my sinuses and died. Whatever it was, appears to have had tentacles.

Good win yesterday, and today, we get to face Ted Lilly. We love Ted Lilly. Every time we face Ted Lilly, it brings back memories of Game Two in last year's NLCS where Ted Lilly gave up a three-run jack to Chris Young and Ted Lilly threw a temper tantrum on the mound, hurling Ted Lilly's glove to the dirt like a petulant Little Leaguer. 3.1 innings pitched, six earned runs, on seven hits and four walks. Let's just remind Ted Lilly of that moment, how much the Arizona Diamondbacks enjoyed facing Ted Lilly.

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Gonna be a tough series though, as the Cubs have been hammering the ball, especially at Wrigley where they have scored 7.2 runs per game, and are hitting a collective .315/.401/.505. I'd happily settle for two of the three: Zambrano is the most obvious issue, but we likely are inside Lilly's head after his October meltdown, and I am optimistic we can pounce on that and take the opener.

Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs

05/09/08 2:20 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago Cubs
Eric Byrnes - LF Alfonso Soriano - LF
Stephen Drew - SS Ryan Theriot - SS
Chris Young - CF Derrek Lee - 1B
Conor Jackson - 1B Aramis Ramirez - 3B
Justin Upton - RF Kosuke Fukudome - RF
Mark Reynolds - 3B Geovany Soto - C
Chris Snyder - C Mark DeRosa - 2B
Chris Burke - 2B Reed Johnson - CF
Dan Haren - P Ted Lilly - P

Jackson back in the lineup, which is good to see; still no Hudson though, and he's replaced by Burke. Young stays in the three-spot, but we are stuck with Byrnes batting lead-off once again. While Byrmes does seem to realize there's an issue, I can't say that is really much help at this point, since we all know that. Fixing it is what we want to see, and the friendly confines of Wrigley would be a good place to start.

 

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Byrnes batting leadoff!

Dude couldnt get a hit off a pitching machine at the moment…WHY WHY WHY!!!

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 9, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jim, get better.

Take some meds and let us handle the game today.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 9, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks

I’m just waiting a good moment to post my Lilly-inspired LOLback. :-)

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 2:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It takes a low man to say this but

“flu-like symptoms” is 3 words not 2!

lol, get better soon fella

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 9, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh, here’s hoping a win will help you feel better, Jim.

The Cubs have been in a bit of a spiral lately- 3-7 in their last ten, and they just dropped a series to the Reds, 1-2, which I’m sure we can find some faint sympathy for. But Lilly has turned it around his past few starts. Be nice to break that trend.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

first pitch pop-up

Anyone?

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 9, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow

swing for the fences!

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 9, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

CHRIS YOUNG BABY!!!!

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 9, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was nice of Lilly to let you post that quick, in case you wanted to grab a nap. =)

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

love seeing that again!

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

made of awesome sauce

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 2:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not…gonna…go…there

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOW

Lilly just loves facing Young. LOL

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on May 9, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awww, I missed it

I was putting sausages under the grill

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was a thing of beauty.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I saw the video replay :-D

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

kk food time

Try not to miss me too much guys

"Troops in desperate straights know no fear. Where there is no escape, they stand firm; When they have entered deep, they persist; When they see no hope, they fight." Sun Tzu The Art of War

by Turambar on May 9, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice catch

by boooo-yrnes

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 9, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a Web Gem, baby!!!

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3

Always nice to get a 1-2-3 after getting an early lead

..from the artist formerly known as Englishdback

by El Stuart on May 9, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3 for Haren

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gracie and Sutton are starting to sound like foulpole “That catch by Byrnes took away a double. That was just like him hitting a double.” (Paraphrazing)

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

uh oh, you’re going third person on us…

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When Ricky sees a chance to steal a base, Ricky is going to steal a base. When Ricky gets a pitch he likes, Ricky is going to hit it out.

;-)

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Have you ever seen an interview with Ricky Henderson when he was playing?

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man with those swings, Upton wanted to get into the Chris Young action.

by isoldout on May 9, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe Snyder

Should be batting leadoff! :-)

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My is Snyder on fire

Can’t believe his BA has gone all the way up to .284…

by singaporedbacksfan on May 9, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Batting .529 in the month of May. Wow!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He’s white hot right now.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Snyder gets aboard

Does Lilly want to give up all of his hits with two outs today?

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does anybody have ANY confidence in Burke right now? When he gets up I feel like it might as well be the pitcher.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burke lives up to our expectations. Geez.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Enjoying the game from work.....ugh.

Please take the series from the Cubs – I have wayyyyyy too many Cubs fans to deal with at work. However, I will be quick to remind them of last year’s NLDS in case they forgot.

Oh, and can we please find some help for Byrnes & Burke – quickly??

by IndyDBack on May 9, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They just showed a Miller Lite billboard. When I was at Wrigley, all they served was Old Style???

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pretty solid D for our boys so far!

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3

Haren has four ground-outs through two. Is he doing his Webb impression?

Whatever it is, keep it up!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Byrnes ,popped up

grrrrrr

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least he's coming with a plan

and working very efficiently.

In the first inning he struck out on three pitches, now he pops up on one pitch. Why bother making the pitcher work?

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 2:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Last Inning

I was hoping that we could clear the pitcher AND Byrnes…

by Craig from Az on May 9, 2008 2:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just be grateful

It wasn’t Burke, the pitcher and Byrnes up this inning…

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 2:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 bagger for Wolf!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Droooooooooooooooooooooo!

Another two-out hit!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dreeeeewwwwwww

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry you’re under the weather, Jim. I must have something similar to you as it sent me home from work at noon on Tues. and I am just back to work today. Cold, sniffling galore, nausea and worse. Gaaack! The only thing that made me feel better was watching Webb’s 8th win yesterday.

On a better note, I would love for the D-Backs to shut those Cubs up like they did last October.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

very nice… it’d be nice to get some hits b/f two outs, though.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When was the last time

CY hit a ball – any ball – to the right side of the diamond?

by Craig from Az on May 9, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That makes 3 days/games in a row with a homer for CY.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

D'oh

Drew stranded on third.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

K

Oh well.. off to bed now. Go Dbacks!

by singaporedbacksfan on May 9, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate to complain, but at some point CY has got to figure out a way to get his K rate down. I thought he’d make a jump this year, but it’s not looking that way so far.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agree

Right now, CY is pushing to be a skinny Gorman Thomas at the plate ;-)

by Craig from Az on May 9, 2008 3:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice to see Haren stay with that one.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There goes the no-hitter

Saves us having to gag Turambar, at least. :-)

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’ll go call off the commando squad…

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 3:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it just me

or does Reed Johnson sound a lot like Eric Byrnes? “He can bunt for base hits, hit some out of the park, play some defense and runs hard all the time. A real throwback type of player.”

Of course, sane teams treat him like a complementary player.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

8 pitches for Reed Johnson in one at-bat. Webbie have a 7-pitch inning yesterday.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And he moved the runner over. That’s a solid out there.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How many points of OPS

would an at bat like that be worth to Byrnes?

Sadly, I can’t remember the last time he had even a “productive” out.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 3:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great at bat by Johnson

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No damage done

Three more ground outs for Haren, and the lead holds. Now let’s get some more runs!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice work

Three scoreless innings. Now, let’s get some hits that aren’t with two outs! I’m looking at YOU, CoJack and J-Up…

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How 'bout a walk?

Is that a good start?

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 3:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

sorry, Moorad came on screen for a second.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Walkies good!

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

steal better

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When Conor sees a chance to steal a base, Conor is going to steal a base.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CJ just stole 2nd? Where they even looking over there?

Ha ha

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He has wheels now

This was established in Spring Training.

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He has definitely impoved his base running this year. That is always a good thing.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Interlude

Conor Jackson: 3 SB, 0 CS

Eric Byrnes: 4 SB, 2 CS, picked off once

That is all.

Peace out.

by shoewizard on May 9, 2008 3:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn Upton and Reynolds striking out behind CoJack.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on, guys

Two Ks? Let’s get another two-out hit here to score CoJack!

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Up to Snyder

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At the start of the year

That would have been inning over. Now, I’m a lot more optimistic.

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hang in there

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lilly has that change working now. Let’s hope that doesn’t continue.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

D'oh!

Well, I’m off to run some errands. Keep it up, Haren, and how about the offense starts working, huh?

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dammit

7 K’s through four. Ted Lilly ANGRY….

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On the plus front

Haren is looking even better so far.

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Lilley is throwing more pitches

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks a lot, hotclaws… you say that and Theriot follows with a marathon AB.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But Dan got the next out in one

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Smooth. Very smooth

Two K’s and a fly out gets up back out there again.

Ok, we have had a base-runner with less than two outs. We have had two-out hits. Now, can we get both in the same inning?

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a quick 1-2-3.

57 pitches for Haren through 4 and 62 for Lilly.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burke? Byrnes?

who can tell the difference?

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn. Right off the bat, i thought that Burke had an IF single.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who is playing 2B in AAA for us? Burke is just terrible. At some point we’ve got to give someone else a try.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

E Bone is not much of a hitter.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh yeah, of course. Emilio. I know he’s not a hitter… but at least he gives us speed off the bench. And he’s got to be able to hit his weight at least.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed,

a slap hitter with no walks that has only hit over .300 once in a full minor league season – in Lancaster.

He is not the answer. Burke is fine for now.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 3:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

but at least Emilio can run. Burke offers NOTHING at this point.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He can play

different positions?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

now we’re reaching… “play” is used very generously, there.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As it is with Bonifacio

“Running” is pretty useless as well.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay.

He can stand in different parts of the field?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

very funny

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bonifacio won't be able to play

1B, 2B, SS, 3B and LF.

For a team with a short bench, that’s useful. And Bonifacio isn’t enough of an upgrade with the bat to justify getting rid of that versatility.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burke’s worse than terrible. He is horriawful!

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Burke, Haren, Byrnes

Gonna clear them all in one inning, then the real batters can try again.

by Craig from Az on May 9, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like I got my wish...

Burke, the pitcher and Byrnes up this inning. :-(

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So.... I miss anything?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uh no, unless you enjoy groundouts and strikeouts.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, we have a lead,

so I musta missed SOMETHING.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Solo homer by CY in the 1st. That’s it. A triple by Drew wasted. A single and then stolen base by CoJack wasted.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa... whoa.....

CoJack is stealing again??

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My, how soon we forget.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's probably all these drugs I'm taking.

Hundreds and hundreds of drugs. Aren’t you that guy who likes the Redskins? And…the Astros?

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Astros??!!

Lay off the drugs, bro.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-2-3

Film at eleven.

At least it gets everything out of the way. Byrnes needs to save another double.

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

By the way,

if you go to NYC, don’t ever eat noodles from street vendors in Chinatown.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How's that beast Fukudome looking?

Oh… and Haren has a 1-hitter going?? We’ve GOT to resign this guy…...

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Strikingly similar to Webb’s start yesterday.

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You jinxed the one-hitter and turned it into a two-hitter.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dammit!

Fuck me.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don’t like the intentional walk here… Haren is too good today and Reed Johnson is too pedestrian.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So much for that.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

poo

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

These Cubbies can hit.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least when it matters.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Too soon in the game to be walking people intentionally.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Especially considering Lilly’s no slouch with the bat.

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i hate to say i was right... but i was right.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

double poo

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

S'okay, Danny.

Stop the bleeding.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

have some sphagnum moss

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Might work.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hello

I arrive and everything goes south! Just my luck…

by Snakebitten on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's all right.

It’s not your fault. It’s Phil’s fault.

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa!

I’m not Phil, remember? I’m TexSkins.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crap.

I blame the pink elephant for telling me that.

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

or Ass-skins?

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In MY face...

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you wanna fight?

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

......no....?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mmm, tasty

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Single malt Laphroaig.

Just don’t tell him I gave it to you. He’s at his law firm.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

tee hee

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Errr.... yeah!

I blame you!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ouch.

One run down, and we have cleared the sucky part of the order. Thinking we’ll get it back this inning.

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And

The Riot gets us out of the inning. (Greatest name EVER, by the way)

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

IIRC,

I think my sister is at this game.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is snakecharmer around?

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by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How are we getting shut down by Lilly? I mean, honestly…

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He seems to be pitching a little over his head so far.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 3:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

walkies!

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In this comment...

We remark on Conor Jackson’s ability to draw walks.

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CoJack walks.

Comment bot beep

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by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

get him home JUp!

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow....

Marky is down to .244 now.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For the sake of comparison...

He was at .232 before yesterday’s game.

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

frelll

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guess scotch doesn't work.

I’ll have some rye, instead.

By the way, everything is SO DAMNED EXPENSIVE here….

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*sings*

cigarettes and whiskey and wild, wild women.
They’ll drive you crazy, they’ll drive you insane

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds like my kinda party..

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Will they drive me home? ;-)

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 6:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Win Probability

Entering bottom of 6th inning.

FanGraphs: Cubs 74%
My Simulator: Cubs 80%

Simulator takes into account where in the batting order you are and who the pitchers are etc…
vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

.......ok......

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we got lottsa baseball left

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

get the out Dan

pretty pleaSE

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

From ahead 0-2 to walking Fukodome. Ugh.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's okay.

It’s not like we intentionally walked the #8 hitter to get to the pitcher, and then gave up an RBI.

Wait….

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There we go!

On to the 7th and maybe the Cubbies ‘pen?

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's get some RUUUUNZZ.....

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by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe not. Lilly’s only thrown 95 pitches and has struck out 9.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, now he’s due up 3rd in their half. I would guess that he’s done now.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa.... the Cubs are only 19-15?

For some reason, I thought they were better than that…...

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cubs lost 4 consecutive series to Washington, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Cincinnati coming into this game.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marmot getting up

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marmol

Those 10 Ks are burning Lilly’s pitch count.
vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on May 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know it's Marmol,

it’sA JOKE.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

+1

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

of

course it’s a joke. Did somebody say it wasn’t?
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on May 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay.... now, I don't wanna say that I HATE Chris Burke,

but…. you know.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You do know that "burk"

is cockney rhyming slang?
It’s Berkley Hunt, which rhymes with , well what you think of him anyway.

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Low-scoring game thus far

Real pitcher’s duel today. Nice to see…but better to win

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gracie should have the guts to do what Uecker does...

“I’ll root, root, root for the Brewers – you do the same for the Cubs!”

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guess Mark Grace sang during the 7th inning stretch. I wonder if he rooted for us this time.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He didn't

But then again, this is Mark “The Colorado Rockies will win the NL West” Grace.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyone listening to the local radio broadcast, does Jeff Munn give you a headache like he does me? Can’t stand him.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just find him

kinda boring?

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by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm torn on him

I think he’s a fine announcer, but his voice grates on me a little. It’s not really his fault, though, so I’m torn.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've disliked Munn from day one

I don’t hate him, just would rather watch paint dry than listen to him broadcast a game

by Craig from Az on May 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NB

don’t walk someone to get to Lilley

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would guess that Haren is done now too. He’s due up 1st in our half.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A very solid outing for Danny Boy!

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah.

He deserves a win. Let’s win it for him, boys!!

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by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Augie!!!

Lead off, pinch hit, single to start our 8th!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Please Byrnes,

hit something to the wall…

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redemption beckons

It is there, if you want it, Eric…

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 4:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm on my knees praying

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like a woman

on her knees

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by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lols

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m…not…gonna…go…there

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 6:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes....you....are

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 10, 2008 1:37 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We can handle Marmot.

We’ve done it before, anyway.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope so. He’s only given up 3 runs in 21 innings so far this year.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Augie, Augie, Augie

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe Byrnes needs to back off the Red Bull or whatever it is that makes him twitch and flail around like he does.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I swear. Byrnes can’t do anything right.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

seconded

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That looks like a bad call to me.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, but he moved in front of the plate and they said the catcher made contact with him when he tried to throw down to 2nd.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It doesn't need contact.

His momentum carried him in front of the throwing lane of the catcher.

It may not get called all the time, but it’s not a bad call.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He did

and he barely if at all touched the catcher. But, he was definitely in the way.

by snakecharmer on May 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Batter’s interference on the sb by Augie. It was a hit and run. Bam Bam Ked swinging and Augie stole 2nd. The blue called it interference and called Augie out.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Borderline

but that’s why you’re not supposed to flail wildly at everything when you’re in the batter’s box.

“flying nuns” may be funny, but they’re bad form.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shit. No contact upon replay, but the catcher played it right. Damn Byrnes.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WTF??

Interference?? I HATE THE CUBS!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here’s hoping they go 100 years without winning the World Series.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they really get my goat

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So much for winning it for Haren.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Funny how things go just about perfect when Webb’s out there pitching, but it’s hit or miss with Haren.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

marmol laughs

i would too. Byrnes is an absolute joke.

Note: we are not laughing with your because you have goofy hair. we are laughing at you because your deterioration as a player has been epic in all its glory.

BTW, intereference or not (it wasnt) if Byrnes can lay down a bunt on a 2-0 count it doesnt matter. I really am starting to hate Byrnes

by peeklay on May 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You play bad

and you should feel bad!

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can we recap?

For those watching on Yahoo Gameday, which currently includes the odd line, “Byrnes struck out swinging, Byrnes to second…”

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Byrnes struck out.

Augie stole second. Byrnes flailed wildly at the pitch as he is wont to do and his momentum carried himself on top of home plate. Augie was safe, but the ump called catcher’s interference on Byrnes and Byrnes magically turned a strike out into a double play.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, a person really sucks when they can cause 2 outs all by themselves.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ah.

Thanks, And how many defensive plays do you think he needs to make to compensate for that?

by Jim McLennan on May 9, 2008 4:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He’s supposed to be able to do both.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its supposed to be....

$6M for bat and $3M for Glove and $1M for intangibles…....i think right now it is more like $9.5M for glove and .5M for intangibles

by peeklay on May 9, 2008 4:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don’t know. At this point, I feel like it’s about $11m for the glove, and -$1m for intangibles…

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 9, 2008 8:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All this talk about players who beat themselves up

reminds me of the people who thought Quentin couldn’t succeed because he would beat himself up over every mistake.

Grace “right now it’s what Byrnes is going through”.

by dahlian on May 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do you think

we could get an A-ball player for Byrnes?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think we could get

a blow up beachball for him right now.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

agreed.

we now see how he went from OAK, Colorado and Baltimore in a single season.

by peeklay on May 9, 2008 4:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

See, Cruz is used to pitching with a lead.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He’s definitley strugging right now. :-(

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Argh. HR.

Screw this, I’ve got a cocktail party at a law firm. I’m out.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

slam one for me

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s Friday. Slam one for me too.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do you prefer

scotch or absinthe?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The way this game has gone?

both

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uh, neither. I like champagne.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who asked you?

;-)

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by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not pretty, a strikeout, a homer, a walk, a single. What next?

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What next?

CAR???

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

+1

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not looking good here.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who does Reed Johnson think he is with the body armour, Barry Bonds?

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, it would be so nice to stick it to the Cubs and Kerry Wood in the 9th. Edgar Gonzalez in the bullpen up and throwing.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ed-it’s-Gon is up in the ‘pen. I’d rather see Cruz.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whewwwwww

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wheew!!!

Juan paints the outside black with the GAS for a K!

That could have been a lot worse.

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

glad to still be in striking distance. let’s see what hte heart of the order can do here.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love midwest broadcasts

Whenever I feel like a total fatass and really think I need to workout I can always watch a Brewers/Cubs game and know that I have a long way to go before I am deemed as ‘a guy that just doesn’t care anymore’

by peeklay on May 9, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow… he’s still got stuff. :-/

by snakecharmer on May 9, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*le sigh*

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by hotclaws on May 9, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What are they singing?

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 9, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In the cool air at Wrigley, Lilly didn’t wilt.

:-(

by foulpole on May 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually, if Upton, CY and Reynolds didn’t swing at balls, they might actually get some decent pitches.

by TwinnerA on May 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

frustrating game. we really should’ve won this game with the pitching match up.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on May 9, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ah well.

Let’s get ‘em tomorrow.

by Azreous on May 9, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When will the “crackpot janitor” (seems more appropriate for his managing ability than that “mad scientist” misnomer) sit Byrnes, or at least move him way down the order? And starting Burke?!? What, Augie wasn’t playing well enough, or was worn out from a weeks worth of mostly regular playing time? sigh… At least due to the national broadcast on WGN I got to listen to the game being called by a couple professionals, and still got an innings worth of Grace when he joined them

by manphibian on May 9, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I waited for WGN to show a replay, but to no avail…it sure looked like Upton was safe. Good game, crappy result – - BTW, Jim Edmonds was released by the Padres today.

Oh, and Mr. Melvin: SIT ERIC BYRNES DOWN, DAMNIT!!!

by IndyDBack on May 9, 2008 5:12 PM EDT to parent up