Carlos pitched his ass off last night, even if the Dodgers only have three guys who can hit.
Well, we found out what Jerome Williams likes to do in his spare time. Eat.
The Bulls and Scott Skiles aren’t close yet on a contract extension. Why do I not worry so much when John Paxson’s making the decisions?
The Bears think if they stay healthy their defense will be good. I should hope so. I’d hope if any unit stays healthy it’ll be good.
Antoineo Harris? Ooh, pinch me!
Now that Todd Wellemeyer’s a grizzled vet, he sees things from a different perspective. Or something.
John Koronka’s ready to go out and give the Cubs their sixth straight win. I wish we were as ready to watch him try.
Dusty wants Jerome to lay off the fast food. Better not let him park at the Wrigley McDonald’s then.
Steve Stone might be driving the Neifi for All-Star bandwagon. Apparently Bob Brenly is along for the ride, too. Bob suggested it last night. Yikes.
Not only are the Cubs going to talk to Danny Graves (he’s officially free today), but to Matt Herges, too. Why? Hey, the Cubs’ bullpen is young, but you can argue that everybody who’s in it right now is more talented than either of these dopes. They’re never going to get experience if you don’t use them.
Zach Day broke his hand and killed a trade. Rumors are that he was either headed to the Marlins for Juan Encarnacion (there’s a law that says the Marlins have to trade Juan every year).
America’s finest news source with the tragic tale of a North Carolina couple who skipped the physical intimacy part of dating and went right to the emotional intimacy. Ouch. That’s got to hurt.
Andy, I’m glad you mentioned the Cardinals’ TV announcers. Spend just five minutes listening to those two clowns and you’d think the Satanic Fowl had won every World Series of the new millenium and they are a shoo-in for this year. Albert Pujols is the greatest player EVER. Derrek BELL (yes, I’ve heard them call D-Lee that on two different occasions) is off to a good start, but he’s no Albert. They also give updates of Cubs’ games every half-inning like it’s in the middle of September, and they’re almost giddy when the Cubs are losing. They even interviewed two Gomers on Sunday that the roving reporter in the stands had found and marveled how much they both looked like Scott Rolen (like that’s a good thing?).
what “roster move” will the cubs make to activate Koronka for tonight?
In the meantime, Ryan Dumpster has now saved 6 games. The Cubs have won six games this season? When did that happen?
From BP:
The Cubs are working on lots of things behind the scenes according to the whisper wire, but one thing that would help their staff would be getting Kerry Wood back. Wood’s rehab has gone slowly because he’s working on what was described to me as a “major” mechanical change. Wood’s violent motion, especially his arm path in the follow through, has always been problematic, so any fix would certainly be a major positive. The Cubs are resisting temptation to rush Wood back, letting him get healthy and let the changes set into the neuromuscular “memory.” A mound session for Wood went well and he’ll begin to gear up. A late June return is looking likely, but do not be surprised by some minor setbacks.
Hey look guys. I’ve got a hit streak. did you guys notice yet? it’s a hit streak.
My favorite part of last night’s telecast was every time they had a shot of Derrek Lee and Hee Seop Choi together. Now you tell me, was that a trade or was that a trade?
That’s what I thought, bitches.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to send down Dubois and release Enrique Wilson, so that I can shoehorn Matt Herges and Danny Graves into the bullpen. So help me God, by the time I’m through, we’re going to have someone in the bullpen for every situation imaginable.
Believe that.
Maybe you have one of these, maybe you don’t. But for those who are interested…
In April, the photo is of Nomar Garciaparra.
In May, the photo is of Mark Prior.
In June, the photo is of Aramis Ramirez.
It’s not like his back is going to fall off or anything.
Right?
So I’m at the Nats/Braves game last night and this arrogant dickweed and his yuppie friends and family start filling out All Star ballots. Of course they were doing it during their team’s rally, but DC area “fans” aren’t usually paying attention anyway. I overhear this tool tell everyone that “you gotta vote for Pujols, he’s the best there is”. My buddy says, “Um…how about Derrek Lee, he’s only the best in the game at this point”. The guy looks at us and says, “who?”. We tell him and he tells us that Pujols is the best all around player in the game and should have 3 gold gloves, and 3 mvps. I have never laughed so hard in my life. So, it looks like Pujols will be starting the game and Lee will be lucky to get on the squad. I can hear the genius now…” we though Todd Helton should be here, since we want to keep his streak going, and how can you argue against Nick Johnson?” At this rate, D Lee will be the last ditch vote guy on mlb.com.
Hey Dusty- I don’t feel comfortable with a hit streak. Too much pressure.
What? No mention of the absolutely bogus catcher interference call last night on Dubois???
Winds may blow over the icy sea and I will sway with them. As I said Monday after the Sox had lost three in a row, “As some of us have suspected all along, you can’t chip and dink out runs for 162 games and expect your starting pitchers to bail out the cause every time. …Excuse me, but are those the Minnesota Twins only 3-1/2 games back now? Pardon me, but have the Sox sunk to ninth in the American League in runs scored after managing 17 in their last seven games?” http://www.suntimes.com/output/mariotti/cst-spt-jay30.html
Ah, but the Sox have won two straight in the ninth. Time to change my tune. “Not only did the win further verify what is special about the Sox…” “it’s easy to blow off shots when you have baseball’s best record after 52 games.” http://www.suntimes.com/output/mariotti/cst-spt-jay01.html
The chip and dink comment is no longer operable. Thank you.
P.S. How do I come up with such witicisms as “Soxpaganda”?
Carlos is such a stud pitcher! What a game again last night? He’s got to be pissed off though with yet another no decision.
Is Neifi the leader of this team or what? You have to give him some credit for his effort to bring this team some what together.
I’m still getting sick to death of Korey Patterson striking out with runners in scoring position. Then of course his great defense too again last night. He makes a great play once out of every 10. But is that really worth it in the end. Nice hitting streak too while you never hit anybody in either. Those solo homers do a lot. Get rid of him. I’m joining the Fuck Korey fan club. Chuck, sign me up.
FDAKF=Fuck Dusty And Korey Forever
Baker Basher
Hey bitches, remember that time when I replaced Patterson in CF for you in 2003 and led you to within 5 outs of the pennant? That was awesome.
You can go back, Kenny. I have no use for your old ass.
Hey Chuck, nothing like having Baker basher as a member to give ‘your’ club some credibility, huh?
Look at my OPS, bitch!
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=4789
Scotty Podsednik can kiss my sweet hiney!
Rumors are that he was EITHER headed to the Marlins for Juan Encarnacion (there’s a law that says the Marlins have to trade Juan every year).
or? or???
…oops.
Or to the Reds, but I couldn’t find anything that confirmed who it would be for and did a nice job of editing. In the spring the Reds supposedly offered Wily Mo for Day but Bowden wanted another player so the deal never got done.
So there you go.
I like how Corey tries bunting for a hit when there’s nobody on base and two outs, and then, with a chance to win the game by merely PUTTING THE BALL ON THE GRASS, he flails away. What is it with this guy? With each passing day, he reminds me more and more of Sam Me–defiant, stubborn, with absolutely no concept of TEAM rattling around inside of his racquetball-sized brain. Put the ball on the grass with a bunt and the Cubs win in 9. Instead, this delusional asshole thinks he can take Gagne yard. Unbelievable.
He’s getting worse defensively, too. He’s not making the money catches out there any more. The fact that he appears unwilling to adminsiter to his shortcomings with eyes wide open is what is most troubling. Launch him.
Suspense: Colorado for Preston Wilson
Gee. Everyone lay off Korey. The bile is starting to meake even me feel bad for him.
Well, not really. But it is fun to start sounding like a sane voice in the delirium.
Has anyone notice the gladiator’s tasty line lately:
Avg. 246 OBP. 309 Slg. 376 HR 4 RBI 16 AB 134 , I am impressed with his 21 k’s in 145 plate apprearances. No homers since April 24th. I know he was on the dl, but that still sucks!!!
I just want to be loved.
The Gladiator made a nice catch last night going into that weird part of right field in Fenway where it kind of rounds out into the stands by Pesky’s Pole.
So he’s got that going for him.
I also think we’re kind of taking Corey’s defense for granted. He should have had the Saenz “double” on Monday and last night that throw was horrendous, but for the most part he does get good jumps on balls and he covers as much ground as anybody in the NL. That said, I still think he’s worth more in trade than he is in production now.
I do cover a lot of ground, it’s what I do when I get to the ball that makes me bad. Hendry could trade me for some good talent right now. I am an extremely stubborn waste of talent, and I’m sure there are plenty of teams out there who think they can fix me. Please trade me.
Korey’s D is good. Spectacular on the odd occasion. But it’s not good enough given his O. And his D is inconsistent.
Someone else will think they can fix him. And having him arb eligible for 2 years is a good window to try.
I’d actually CATCH the flyballs Corey drops.
so would I…….
Scott,
We’ve seen you play.
No you wouldn’t.
I think if we want to trade Patterson we need to look at the Twins. Stewart, Jones, Ford, or Hunter. I think Stewart could be an intriquing option. I don’t know his salary situation though.
Stewart’s old, expensive and injury prone. Of the four, I’d want Lew Ford. I don’t see the Twins wanting Corey though, but they might take DuBois.
Twins want pitching.
And the reverse, Sloth wants twins.
Preferably French twins, or red-headed Irish twins, but I’m not particularly picky
I’d even take them so-called Russian ‘dykes’ who sing for TATU
I’ne joss waum to be lubbed.
I’ne sorry, I no unnerstam…
Andy…..
Chicago has seen Corey “play” CF, and he couldn’t hold my jock strap….and we all know he’d like to!!!
I heard those commercials the Sox wrote for you Scotty. Nice.
You like gladiator movies, Scotty?
A witty quote from the most overrated CF ever………
Go home Jimmy…Albert wants to show you something.
You got a problem with Corey’s outfield defense? I remember when the Cubs had both Kiner and Sauer playing rightfield and leftfield. Can you imagine what the poor centerfielder must have gone through?
How come nobody’s talking about the my streak? 6 games!!!
Yo Sloth, the redhead from Tatu is/was hot! Too bad their 15 minutes of fame only lasted 10 minutes–though I admit, I bought the CD. You do know they’re not really lez, right??
Hi everybody! I’m dealing Lincolns and Mercurys, and telling Mike North that none of our fans or analysts should ever question anything we do! What does Jeff Brantley’s perm know? What does Steve Stone know? They’re idiots. This is a JOB to me! It’s a hobby for all of you!
Wait until we tank, and this coaching staff won’t get out of Bridgeport alive.
Fear me.