The Cubs 2006 first round pick made his debut last night with a single, a walk and an RBI. And I have to say, he's got the worst looking swing I think I've ever seen.
So, yay?
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 09:13:08 AM
The Cubs 2006 first round pick made his debut last night with a single, a walk and an RBI. And I have to say, he's got the worst looking swing I think I've ever seen.
So, yay?
His swing is apparently modeled after the NSBB kid in your signature.
Didn't we choose him in the first round because he was cheaper than other options? No one else had him in the first, possibly the second round but us? And we used the money to sign Samardija? Nice choice, Jim.
I thought we signed him because he wnt like 6 for 8 with a grand slam in a 2 game stretch of the College World Series.
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 09:33:09 AM
I thought we signed him because he wnt like 6 for 8 with a grand slam in a 2 game stretch of the College World Series.
The draft occurs before the CWS. You just noticed that he went 6-8 with a grand slam because Hendry had signed him the week before.
Quote from: ChuckD on September 22, 2009, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 09:33:09 AM
I thought we signed him because he wnt like 6 for 8 with a grand slam in a 2 game stretch of the College World Series.
The draft occurs before the CWS. You just noticed that he went 6-8 with a grand slam because Hendry had signed him the week before.
Don't tell him what I noticed, boy.
Quote from: ChuckD on September 22, 2009, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 09:33:09 AM
I thought we signed him because he wnt like 6 for 8 with a grand slam in a 2 game stretch of the College World Series.
The draft occurs before the CWS. You just noticed that he went 6-8 with a grand slam because Hendry had signed him the week before.
Okay, dude. You win another internet argument. Good job.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 09:43:42 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on September 22, 2009, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 09:33:09 AM
I thought we signed him because he wnt like 6 for 8 with a grand slam in a 2 game stretch of the College World Series.
The draft occurs before the CWS. You just noticed that he went 6-8 with a grand slam because Hendry had signed him the week before.
Okay, dude. You win another internet argument. Good job.
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The swing in question:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433 (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433)
Looks slightly better than Ted Lilly's.
Hee Sopp Choi had a pretty swing. Korey did too. So I'm ok with a guy that looks like a hack swinging if he hits the ball.
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 10:21:53 AM
The swing in question:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433 (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433)
Looks slightly better than Ted Lilly's.
I'm being 100% serious when I say this: I thought Tyler Colvin was a black guy. I'm shocked.
I'm being a little less serious when I say that he swings like a mini Justin Morneau.
Quote from: TDubbs on September 22, 2009, 10:35:01 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 10:21:53 AM
The swing in question:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433 (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433)
Looks slightly better than Ted Lilly's.
I'm being 100% serious when I say this: I thought Tyler Colvin was a black guy. I'm shocked.
I'm being a little less serious when I say that he swings like a mini Justin Morneau.
Wholeheartedly agree. I just saw the photo on the Trib's website. I had no idea he was a white man.
I hate this fucking piece of shit
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 22, 2009, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on September 22, 2009, 10:35:01 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 10:21:53 AM
The swing in question:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433 (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433)
Looks slightly better than Ted Lilly's.
I'm being 100% serious when I say this: I thought Tyler Colvin was a black guy. I'm shocked.
I'm being a little less serious when I say that he swings like a mini Justin Morneau.
Wholeheartedly agree. I just saw the photo on the Trib's website. I had no idea he was a white man.
+1
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 22, 2009, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on September 22, 2009, 10:35:01 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 10:21:53 AM
The swing in question:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433 (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433)
Looks slightly better than Ted Lilly's.
I'm being 100% serious when I say this: I thought Tyler Colvin was a black guy. I'm shocked.
I'm being a little less serious when I say that he swings like a mini Justin Morneau.
Wholeheartedly agree. I just saw the photo on the Trib's website. I had no idea he was a white man.
He's either the bizarro Bobby Scales and/or Les Walrond, or maybe the second coming of Kyler Burke.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 01:01:10 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 22, 2009, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on September 22, 2009, 10:35:01 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 10:21:53 AM
The swing in question:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433 (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6768433)
Looks slightly better than Ted Lilly's.
I'm being 100% serious when I say this: I thought Tyler Colvin was a black guy. I'm shocked.
I'm being a little less serious when I say that he swings like a mini Justin Morneau.
Wholeheartedly agree. I just saw the photo on the Trib's website. I had no idea he was a white man.
He's either the bizarro Bobby Scales and/or Les Walrond, or maybe the second coming of Kyler Burke.
Les Walrond was the sweatiest ballplayer I had seen since Joe Borowski was on the roster.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 01:01:10 PM
He's either the bizarro Bobby Scales and/or Les Walrond, or maybe the second coming of Kyler Burke.
You laugh now, but wait until Kyler Burke is starting for the National League in the 2013 All-Star game. Then who'll be laughing? Hard to tell, actually. But someone. Maybe Kyler.
Quote from: Eli on September 22, 2009, 01:47:54 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 01:01:10 PM
He's either the bizarro Bobby Scales and/or Les Walrond, or maybe the second coming of Kyler Burke.
You laugh now, but wait until Kyler Burke is starting for the National League in the 2013 All-Star game. Then who'll be laughing? Hard to tell, actually. But someone. Maybe Kyler.
And I'll still remain surprised that he's white.
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson. And they'll win 47 games.
I will admit, however, to being pleasantly surprised at the play this year of all three of those guys. Burke was in his third go around in the Midwest League, but he's still the youngest of the three (and 21 isn't "old" for the Midwest League). Colvin shook off Tommy John Disease to up nice numbers at AA, and Jackson raked in his first half season with a wood bat. But hey, none of them are Sam Fuld, so let's not get too excited.
If one of them turns into a real-live big league player of some note, that's not bad.
And yeah, while Colvin's swing is...strange...if the ball hits the bat with regularity he could stick the bat up his ass while he's swinging for all I care. (Now THAT would make it look like Edmonds' swing.)
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson.
I'll believe that when Huey predicts it.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson.
I'll believe that when Huey predicts it.
Keep me out of this--I'm still trying to figure out how Kyler Burke sounds "black"
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 03:34:01 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson.
I'll believe that when Huey predicts it.
Keep me out of this--I'm still trying to figure out how Kyler Burke sounds "black"
I'm with Mike Dimwit on this one. Kyler sounds like cornpone trailer trash to me.
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 03:36:14 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 03:34:01 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson.
I'll believe that when Huey predicts it.
Keep me out of this--I'm still trying to figure out how Kyler Burke sounds "black"
I'm with Mike Dimwit on this one. Kyler sounds like cornpone trailer trash to me.
Well, you're both wronger than PenFoe.
But the important thing is that we can all agree to vehemently disagree about the things that matter most.
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 03:36:14 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 03:34:01 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson.
I'll believe that when Huey predicts it.
Keep me out of this--I'm still trying to figure out how Kyler Burke sounds "black"
I'm with Mike Dimwit on this one. Kyler sounds like cornpone trailer trash to me.
I'd prefer to be left out of it.
"The boy's name Kyler \k(y)-
ler\ is of Danish origin, and its meaning is "bowman, archer".
Kyler has 2 variant forms: Cuyler and Kylor.
For more information, see also the related name Kyle.
Baby names that sound like Kyler are Kylar, Gayler and Keller.
Kyler is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#15154 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) "
Quote from: BH on September 22, 2009, 03:55:36 PM
"The boy's name Kyler \k(y)-
ler\ is of Danish origin, and its meaning is "bowman, archer".
Kyler has 2 variant forms: Cuyler and Kylor.
For more information, see also the related name Kyle.
Baby names that sound like Kyler are Kylar, Gayler and Keller.
Kyler is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#15154 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) "
Thanks for the nerdopedia copypasta, Gayler.
Quote from: BH on September 22, 2009, 03:55:36 PM
"The boy's name Kyler \k(y)-
ler\ is of Danish origin, and its meaning is "bowman, archer".
Kyler has 2 variant forms: Cuyler and Kylor.
For more information, see also the related name Kyle.
Baby names that sound like Kyler are Kylar, Gayler and Keller.
Kyler is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#15154 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) "
Wow. Even I wouldn't name my kid that.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:49:38 PM
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 03:36:14 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 03:34:01 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson.
I'll believe that when Huey predicts it.
Keep me out of this--I'm still trying to figure out how Kyler Burke sounds "black"
I'm with Mike Dimwit on this one. Kyler sounds like cornpone trailer trash to me.
Well, you're both wronger than PenFoe.
O RLY?
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
Find me black guy with a first name of "Kyler".
Short of that, please tell me how we're wrong.
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Burke
Quote from: Eli on September 22, 2009, 04:07:50 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Burke
http://photos.mlive.com/ann-arbor-news/2009/02/orchestra_night_413_lon.html
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:49:38 PM
Quote from: R-V on September 22, 2009, 03:36:14 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 03:34:01 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on September 22, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
In a few years the Cubs will start the sounds like they're black, but they're white outfield of Kyler Burke, Tyler Colvin and Brett Jackson.
I'll believe that when Huey predicts it.
Keep me out of this--I'm still trying to figure out how Kyler Burke sounds "black"
I'm with Mike Dimwit on this one. Kyler sounds like cornpone trailer trash to me.
Well, you're both wronger than PenFoe.
O RLY?
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
Find me black guy with a first name of "Kyler".
Short of that, please tell me how we're wrong.
Leave me out of this.
I'm still trying to figure out how Nate Spears became white.
Quote from: Eli on September 22, 2009, 04:07:50 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Burke
Get to know Solomon Burke. That motha-fucka is a motha-fucka.
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
To Wikipedia I go...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Burke_III
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Burke
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Burke
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montel_Vontavious_Porter
There are others, but that will do for now.
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black guy with a first name of "Kyler".
Find me a white guy with the first name "Kyler." Burke doesn't count.
Quote from: PenFoe on September 22, 2009, 04:11:56 PM
I'm still trying to figure out how Nate Spears became white.
Dammit. I knew I'd forgotten one.
Quote from: Oleg on September 22, 2009, 04:19:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 22, 2009, 04:07:50 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Burke
Get to know Solomon Burke. That motha-fucka is a motha-fucka.
How about Solomon Grundy?
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 04:22:24 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
To Wikipedia I go...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Burke_III
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Burke
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Burke
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montel_Vontavious_Porter
There are others, but that will do for now.
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black guy with a first name of "Kyler".
Find me a white guy with the first name "Kyler." Burke doesn't count.
How many black Danes are there? I can't imagine too many. However, this is now my afternoon charge.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 22, 2009, 04:42:40 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 04:22:24 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black dude with the last name of "Burke". Ellis doesn't count.
To Wikipedia I go...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Burke_III
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Burke
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Burke
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montel_Vontavious_Porter
There are others, but that will do for now.
Quote from: MAD on September 22, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Find me black guy with a first name of "Kyler".
Find me a white guy with the first name "Kyler." Burke doesn't count.
How many black Danes are there? I can't imagine too many. However, this is now my afternoon charge.
FACE? (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7021.msg192041#msg192041)
Pro-tip for those thinking of GISing "Kyler"...
Turn SafeSearch on.
(On the plus side, I've found a seemingly very popular white Kyler.)
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 22, 2009, 04:52:19 PM
Pro-tip for those thinking of GISing "Kyler"...
Turn SafeSearch on.
(On the plus side, I've found a seemingly very popular white Kyler.)
Why did I assume it would be a female?
That was not smart.
So Kiki Cuyler wasn't black?
(http://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/images/a/a0/KikiCuyler1.jpg)
Kid's having a nice series.
The HR was crushed.
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Sean Marshall and Carlos Zambrano would volunteer to play outfield.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Quote from: Yeti on April 28, 2010, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Well, that's just dumb.
If you really loved Tyler, I think you'd be more concerned with his development and getting him ABs.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:52:01 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 28, 2010, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Well, that's just dumb.
If you really loved Tyler, I think you'd be more concerned with his development and getting him ABs.
He's the next Casey McGehee. We just have to guess which team the Cubs will send him to.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:52:01 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 28, 2010, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Well, that's just dumb.
If you really loved Tyler, I think you'd be more concerned with his development and getting him ABs.
I want Tyler to get his ABs in the majors with the Cubs.
(I don't care what his WAR or WARP or SWAG is...it's irrational and retarded and I really hate Soriano, so there.)
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 02:07:41 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:52:01 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 28, 2010, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Well, that's just dumb.
If you really loved Tyler, I think you'd be more concerned with his development and getting him ABs.
I want Tyler to get his ABs in the majors with the Cubs.
Well, I want a flying fucking car, but until someone elects me president, I doubt we'll see that anytime soon.
Quote from: Slaky on April 28, 2010, 01:55:18 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:52:01 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 28, 2010, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Well, that's just dumb.
If you really loved Tyler, I think you'd be more concerned with his development and getting him ABs.
He's the next Casey McGehee. We just have to guess which team the Cubs will send him to.
McGehee gets me all sorts of angry. Not for doing well, but for Steve Fucking Stone thinking he was smarter than Hendry about the guy.
Quote from: Bort on April 28, 2010, 02:09:18 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 02:07:41 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:52:01 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 28, 2010, 01:47:46 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 28, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 28, 2010, 12:49:40 PM
Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Well, that's just dumb.
If you really loved Tyler, I think you'd be more concerned with his development and getting him ABs.
I want Tyler to get his ABs in the majors with the Cubs.
Well, I want a flying fucking car, but until someone elects me president, I doubt we'll see that anytime soon.
We don't need your fucking help.
http://www.terrafugia.com/
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
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Regardless of how he's playing, with Soriano, Fukudome and Byrd all performing, isn't it time to send Colvin down to AAA where he can play everyday?
I know Nady can't throw the ball at all, but surely someone (Tracy?) can play the OF in a pinch.
Seems like a waste to have Colvin play 1-2 games a week instead of getting more ABs in Iowa where he can learn from the great Bobby Scales (.346/.478/.558 at the moment).
Fuck you in your fucking face, PenFoe.
I don't get this IAN post at all.
He love Tyler and wants to see him on the big league club all the time.
Well, that's just dumb.
If you really loved Tyler, I think you'd be more concerned with his development and getting him ABs.
I want Tyler to get his ABs in the majors with the Cubs.
Well, I want a flying fucking car, but until someone elects me president, I doubt we'll see that anytime soon.
We don't need your fucking help.
http://www.terrafugia.com/
Are they readily available? Then shut the fuck up and play your guitar and let the adults fix the fucking world.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
Why would Lou use a ginger in a day game? They're very susceptible to the sun.
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Yea, but Milton got us Silva... wait, what?
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Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Aaron Heilman sucked, too. If your website had articles, I'd probably wonder why I even bothered to read them.
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Aaron Heilman sucked, too. If your website had articles, I'd probably wonder why I even bothered to read them.
I was indifferent to that signing, which is the opposite of knowing shit.
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Aaron Heilman sucked, too. If your website had articles, I'd probably wonder why I even bothered to read them.
I was indifferent to that signing, which is the opposite of knowing shit.
I don't think the fact that Tracy is not as bad or as douchey as the turds that got cut in favor of his worthless ass should preclude me from stating that he sucks and I hate him. That's my only point.
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Aaron Heilman sucked, too. If your website had articles, I'd probably wonder why I even bothered to read them.
I was indifferent to that signing, which is the opposite of knowing shit.
I don't think the fact that Tracy is not as bad or as douchey as the turds that got cut in favor of his worthless ass should preclude me from stating that he sucks and I hate him. That's my only point.
I'm no cock-breathing stat-fag, so can one of you tell me if Tracy has enough at-bats to compare to Aaron Miles last year, and if so, does he suck bigger or smaller balls?
I just need to know about how much I can hate him.
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Aaron Heilman sucked, too. If your website had articles, I'd probably wonder why I even bothered to read them.
I was indifferent to that signing, which is the opposite of knowing shit.
I don't think the fact that Tracy is not as bad or as douchey as the turds that got cut in favor of his worthless ass should preclude me from stating that he sucks and I hate him. That's my only point.
I'm no cock-breathing stat-fag, so can one of you tell me if Tracy has enough at-bats to compare to Aaron Miles last year, and if so, does he suck bigger or smaller balls?
I just need to know about how much I can hate him.
How dare you bring him up.
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Quote from: Kermit IV on April 29, 2010, 10:13:20 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Aaron Heilman sucked, too. If your website had articles, I'd probably wonder why I even bothered to read them.
I was indifferent to that signing, which is the opposite of knowing shit.
I don't think the fact that Tracy is not as bad or as douchey as the turds that got cut in favor of his worthless ass should preclude me from stating that he sucks and I hate him. That's my only point.
I'm no cock-breathing stat-fag, so can one of you tell me if Tracy has enough at-bats to compare to Aaron Miles last year, and if so, does he suck bigger or smaller balls?
I just need to know about how much I can hate him.
Well in 1/10th of the PAs, he has a lower OPS.. Not enough to compare yet, but he looks like a fucknut
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Quote from: Internet Apex on April 28, 2010, 05:55:20 PM
Chad Tracy is fucking worthless.
14 at-bats is plenty for me. Get Kevin Millar on the phone!!!
I'm a little less hasty to label Tracy a turd - preferring to rely on his past 500 plate appearances. I'm not sure why we're stuck with this douche but we are and I really don't think he's going to get better. That said, there are far worse players in the Major Leagues, many of whom play for the Cubs.
It was Tracy or the far-douchier (and worse) Kevin Millar. Or the far more useless (and worse) Micah Hoffpauir. I actually liked the Tracy signing. Of course, I also liked the Bradley signing. In conclusion, I don't know shit.
Aaron Heilman sucked, too. If your website had articles, I'd probably wonder why I even bothered to read them.
I was indifferent to that signing, which is the opposite of knowing shit.
I don't think the fact that Tracy is not as bad or as douchey as the turds that got cut in favor of his worthless ass should preclude me from stating that he sucks and I hate him. That's my only point.
I'm no cock-breathing stat-fag, so can one of you tell me if Tracy has enough at-bats to compare to Aaron Miles last year, and if so, does he suck bigger or smaller balls?
I just need to know about how much I can hate him.
Well in 1/10th of the PAs, he has a lower OPS.. Not enough to compare yet, but he looks like a fucknut
I guess if I have another point, this would be it.
To be honest, I think we're missing the point here (http://www.britishmusclebear.com).
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To be honest, I think we're missing the point here (http://www.britishmusclebear.com).
This ain't the EU, Tonk. The borders between the Shoutbox and Desipio are not open.
Quote from: Tonker on May 01, 2010, 03:05:42 AM
To be honest, I think we're missing the point here (http://www.britishmusclebear.com).
You fucking fuck.
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Quote from: Tonker on May 01, 2010, 03:05:42 AM
To be honest, I think we're missing the point here (http://www.britishmusclebear.com).
You fucking fuck.
You're only saying that.
Chad Tracy is now hitting .300. I don't think we can hate him anymore. At least I don't. Had a real nice day today.
Quote from: Slaky on May 02, 2010, 09:08:14 PM
Chad Tracy is now hitting .300. I don't think we can hate him anymore. At least I don't. Had a real nice day today.
Trace-O-Meter: Ambivalence.
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Quote from: Slaky on May 02, 2010, 09:08:14 PM
Chad Tracy is now hitting .300. I don't think we can hate him anymore. At least I don't. Had a real nice day today.
Trace-O-Meter: Ambivalence.
FIREBARN status: in the doorway. He doesn't have to walk in just yet, but the pitchforks aren't lowered until he keeps this up.
Time to put Colvin and his "above-average but potentially really crappy we're not really sure" defense at 1B?
Lee is gone after this year, Nady as well, there aren't any great 1B prospects in the system...seems worth a shot.
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 11:12:11 AM
Time to put Colvin and his "above-average but potentially really crappy we're not really sure" defense at 1B?
Lee is gone after this year, Nady as well, there aren't any great 1B prospects in the system...seems worth a shot.
HOFF POWER!!!
not that it matters, there's always a shitload of first basemen available.
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 11:12:11 AM
Time to put Colvin and his "above-average but potentially really crappy we're not really sure" defense at 1B?
Lee is gone after this year, Nady as well, there aren't any great 1B prospects in the system...seems worth a shot.
How well does his bat really project at first base, though? More than any other position on the field, that's your "power" spot, no? And I'm aware his OPS is ludicrous right now in 100ish PA, but isn't he a 25-30, .850ish corner outfield guy at Best?
Quote from: SKO on June 14, 2010, 11:25:41 AM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 11:12:11 AM
Time to put Colvin and his "above-average but potentially really crappy we're not really sure" defense at 1B?
Lee is gone after this year, Nady as well, there aren't any great 1B prospects in the system...seems worth a shot.
How well does his bat really project at first base, though? More than any other position on the field, that's your "power" spot, no? And I'm aware his OPS is ludicrous right now in 100ish PA, but isn't he a 25-30, .850ish corner outfield guy at Best?
If they are "experimenting", why not stick soriano at first? I'd probably tune in to watch the hilarity of Soriano try to pick balls at first.
Given the Cubs are going to unload Lilly and Lee's combined $25 million salary, doesn't that mean Adrian Gonzalez should be the prime target to take 1st?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 11:30:55 AM
Given the Cubs are going to unload Lilly and Lee's combined $25 million salary, doesn't that mean Adrian Gonzalez should be the prime target to take 1st?
I heart this.
Quote from: SKO on June 14, 2010, 11:25:41 AM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 11:12:11 AM
Time to put Colvin and his "above-average but potentially really crappy we're not really sure" defense at 1B?
Lee is gone after this year, Nady as well, there aren't any great 1B prospects in the system...seems worth a shot.
How well does his bat really project at first base, though? More than any other position on the field, that's your "power" spot, no? And I'm aware his OPS is ludicrous right now in 100ish PA, but isn't he a 25-30, .850ish corner outfield guy at Best?
Technically, his bat is less valuable there, yes, but it's better than having Lee and his blistering .700 OPS.
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Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 11:12:11 AM
Time to put Colvin and his "above-average but potentially really crappy we're not really sure" defense at 1B?
Lee is gone after this year, Nady as well, there aren't any great 1B prospects in the system...seems worth a shot.
How well does his bat really project at first base, though? More than any other position on the field, that's your "power" spot, no? And I'm aware his OPS is ludicrous right now in 100ish PA, but isn't he a 25-30, .850ish corner outfield guy at Best?
Technically, his bat is less valuable there, yes, but it's better than having Lee and his blistering .700 OPS.
Sigh. Please fill in your own irrational defense of Derrek Lee for me. I'm too tired to keep it up.
Quote from: SKO on June 14, 2010, 12:18:55 PM
Quote from: Yeti on June 14, 2010, 11:55:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 14, 2010, 11:25:41 AM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 11:12:11 AM
Time to put Colvin and his "above-average but potentially really crappy we're not really sure" defense at 1B?
Lee is gone after this year, Nady as well, there aren't any great 1B prospects in the system...seems worth a shot.
How well does his bat really project at first base, though? More than any other position on the field, that's your "power" spot, no? And I'm aware his OPS is ludicrous right now in 100ish PA, but isn't he a 25-30, .850ish corner outfield guy at Best?
Technically, his bat is less valuable there, yes, but it's better than having Lee and his blistering .700 OPS.
Sigh. Please fill in your own irrational defense of Derrek Lee for me. I'm too tired to keep it up.
It's a sad depressing state. I love the light dark man, but he's old. I hope the Cubs trade him, but I know they can't get all that much for him.
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
I'M CRYING, OKAY? IS THAT WHAT YOU WANTED?
Quote from: SKO on June 14, 2010, 01:33:07 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
I'M CRYING, OKAY? IS THAT WHAT YOU WANTED?
Well, I'm not not happy about it.
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:34:37 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 14, 2010, 01:33:07 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
I'M CRYING, OKAY? IS THAT WHAT YOU WANTED?
Well, I'm not not happy about it.
I am. It's funny.
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Can Colvin catch?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 01:48:28 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Can Colvin catch?
Instead of the guy who's batted .300 with a .997 OPS in the last ten games?
Just scream "BENCH SORIANO" and be done with it, sir.
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Wait, you were serious?
I think these reports of the demise of Derecles may be premature.
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
You've never played a sport have you?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Well, since Soriano would hop on every throw (taking himself off the bag), this sounds like a job for Fukudome.
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2010, 02:56:31 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
You've never played a sport have you?
Powen would point out that he probably played soccer as a kid. So no.
Quote from: SKO on June 14, 2010, 02:58:32 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2010, 02:56:31 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
You've never played a sport have you?
Powen would point out that he probably played soccer as a kid. So no.
Fine. I laughed.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 02:57:25 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Well, since Soriano would hop on every throw (taking himself off the bag), this sounds like a job for Fukudome.
Odd aside, but I dont think that Soriano hopped yesterday
Quote from: thehawk on June 14, 2010, 03:14:33 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 02:57:25 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Well, since Soriano would hop on every throw (taking himself off the bag), this sounds like a job for Fukudome.
Odd aside, but I dont think that Soriano hopped yesterday
Actually, he hasn't in a while. But knowing this moop, he'd start doing it again.
(Does moop need to be capitalized?)
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 14, 2010, 03:14:33 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 02:57:25 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Well, since Soriano would hop on every throw (taking himself off the bag), this sounds like a job for Fukudome.
Odd aside, but I dont think that Soriano hopped yesterday
Actually, he hasn't in a while. But knowing this moop, he'd start doing it again.
(Does moop need to be capitalized?)
Depends on if you're being racist or not.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2010, 03:54:32 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 14, 2010, 03:14:33 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 02:57:25 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Well, since Soriano would hop on every throw (taking himself off the bag), this sounds like a job for Fukudome.
Odd aside, but I dont think that Soriano hopped yesterday
Actually, he hasn't in a while. But knowing this moop, he'd start doing it again.
(Does moop need to be capitalized?)
Depends on if you're being racist or not.
It's moors.
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on June 14, 2010, 05:20:57 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2010, 03:54:32 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 03:48:00 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 14, 2010, 03:14:33 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 14, 2010, 02:57:25 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot on the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Well, since Soriano would hop on every throw (taking himself off the bag), this sounds like a job for Fukudome.
Odd aside, but I dont think that Soriano hopped yesterday
Actually, he hasn't in a while. But knowing this moop, he'd start doing it again.
(Does moop need to be capitalized?)
Depends on if you're being racist or not.
It's moors.
"Moop" backwards is "poom." On the other hand "Moors" backwards is "Sroom."
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot onalongside the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Only a snaggletooth retard would risk getting spiked by putting his foot ON the first base bag'd.
Quote from: MAD on June 14, 2010, 10:43:01 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 02:41:30 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 14, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 14, 2010, 12:49:00 PM
Why would the Cubs put one of their better defensive outfielders at first base? Is it as simple as he's lefthanded and white?
No, it's because if they want to get Colvin playing time it has to come at someone else's expense and D-Lee is the worst guy out there in a position that Colvin could possibly play.
Well, since Colvin's actually good at playing the outfield, throw a shitty outfielder at first base and just tell him to stand there with one foot onalongside the white square on the ground and catch the white leather ball with red stitches on it. At the same time. Might be tough, though.
Only a snaggletooth retard would risk getting spiked by putting his foot ON the first base bag'd.
Who's snaggletoothed?!
Interesting article on the tradeability of Fuku (and Theriot, which would incite boners by many here): http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/06/the-trade-market-for-kosuke-fukudome-and-ryan-theriot.html
Fukudome goes, and we can see if Colvin's for real or just having a good run. (I did notice that his BABiP is .375.. ewww.)
Since I didn't watch the game last night, I read that Colvin had two erros in the outfield last night. What hai?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 16, 2010, 08:05:07 AM
Since I didn't watch the game last night, I read that Colvin had two erros in the outfield last night. What hai?
Ball took a funny bounce on the wet grass and skipped past him. He didn't make a good play, but it wasn't anywhere as bad as a Soriano play.
The second was a few minutes later. He threw to the cutoff man and the ball skipped away. I didn't get a good look because, by that point, I didn't give a shit, but Borb was all over Castro for taking a poor position to receive the relay and got caught between bounces. Borb said the error should have gone to Castro.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 16, 2010, 09:05:08 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 16, 2010, 08:05:07 AM
Since I didn't watch the game last night, I read that Colvin had two erros in the outfield last night. What hai?
Ball took a funny bounce on the wet grass and skipped past him. He didn't make a good play, but it wasn't anywhere as bad as a Soriano play.
The second was a few minutes later. He threw to the cutoff man and the ball skipped away. I didn't get a good look because, by that point, I didn't give a shit, but Borb was all over Castro for taking a poor position to receive the relay and got caught between bounces. Borb said the error should have gone to Castro.
Honest question--what value does Trammell have, considering he's A) a coach and B) he was a premier shortstop in his time, and yet the Cubs' current shortstop is playing the position like someone's pointing a pellet gun filled with rhinocerous shit at his face? So far I've seen Castro 1) jump out in front of the bag and dive back on a stolen base, 2) take his glove off the bag to let that worthless fucknut Pierre slide around him and slap the bag and 3) consistently take wrong positioning on relays. Granted, it's been proven that the Cubs' development staff at the minor league level is a clown college on roller skates, but seeing as how Castro is still incredibly young, is there nothing this pock-faced douchebag can do to instruct him in how to play the goddamn position like a professional rather than a full-blown spazz?
The last National League player before Colvin to make two errors in one inning was Derrek Lee, earlier last night. Before tha, it was Kosuke in 2008. Generous home-team scoring spared Mark DeRosa from the same distinction in Game 2 of the 2008 NLDS.
Why does this always happen to the Cubs?
Quote from: Brownie on June 16, 2010, 09:28:33 AM
The last National League player before Colvin to make two errors in one inning was Derrek Lee, earlier last night. Before tha, it was Kosuke in 2008. Generous home-team scoring spared Mark DeRosa from the same distinction in Game 2 of the 2008 NLDS.
Why does this always happen to the Cubs?
Must be some kind of curse. It's the only rational explanation.
Quote from: MAD on June 16, 2010, 09:16:56 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 16, 2010, 09:05:08 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 16, 2010, 08:05:07 AM
Since I didn't watch the game last night, I read that Colvin had two erros in the outfield last night. What hai?
Ball took a funny bounce on the wet grass and skipped past him. He didn't make a good play, but it wasn't anywhere as bad as a Soriano play.
The second was a few minutes later. He threw to the cutoff man and the ball skipped away. I didn't get a good look because, by that point, I didn't give a shit, but Borb was all over Castro for taking a poor position to receive the relay and got caught between bounces. Borb said the error should have gone to Castro.
Honest question--what value does Trammell have, considering he's A) a coach and B) he was a premier shortstop in his time, and yet the Cubs' current shortstop is playing the position like someone's pointing a pellet gun filled with rhinocerous shit at his face? So far I've seen Castro 1) jump out in front of the bag and dive back on a stolen base, 2) take his glove off the bag to let that worthless fucknut Pierre slide around him and slap the bag and 3) consistently take wrong positioning on relays. Granted, it's been proven that the Cubs' development staff at the minor league level is a clown college on roller skates, but seeing as how Castro is still incredibly young, is there nothing this pock-faced douchebag can do to instruct him in how to play the goddamn position like a professional rather than a full-blown spazz?
Castro is 20 years old. He's been up with the Cubs for a month. I was 20 years old during my junior year of college. I took many classes from some distinguished professors, a few with impressive professional experience in business, law and journalism. Two or three months in, I had failed to become John Rockefeller, Oliver Wendell Holmes or Mike Royko. Granted, I was drinking my weight in Natural Light and Wild Turkey, but Starlin lives with Soriano, so I don't see much of a difference.
Quote from: Brownie on June 16, 2010, 09:32:55 AM
Castro is 20 years old. He's been up with the Cubs for a month. I was 20 years old during my junior year of college. I took many classes from some distinguished professors, a few with impressive professional experience in business, law and journalism. Two or three months in, I had failed to become John Rockefeller, Oliver Wendell Holmes or Mike Royko. Granted, I was drinking my weight in Natural Light and Wild Turkey, but Starlin lives with Soriano, so I don't see much of a difference.
This worked so well for Felix Pie. Why the fuck doesn't someone get the kid an apartment on his own?
Quote from: Brownie on June 16, 2010, 09:32:55 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 16, 2010, 09:16:56 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 16, 2010, 09:05:08 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 16, 2010, 08:05:07 AM
Since I didn't watch the game last night, I read that Colvin had two erros in the outfield last night. What hai?
Ball took a funny bounce on the wet grass and skipped past him. He didn't make a good play, but it wasn't anywhere as bad as a Soriano play.
The second was a few minutes later. He threw to the cutoff man and the ball skipped away. I didn't get a good look because, by that point, I didn't give a shit, but Borb was all over Castro for taking a poor position to receive the relay and got caught between bounces. Borb said the error should have gone to Castro.
Honest question--what value does Trammell have, considering he's A) a coach and B) he was a premier shortstop in his time, and yet the Cubs' current shortstop is playing the position like someone's pointing a pellet gun filled with rhinocerous shit at his face? So far I've seen Castro 1) jump out in front of the bag and dive back on a stolen base, 2) take his glove off the bag to let that worthless fucknut Pierre slide around him and slap the bag and 3) consistently take wrong positioning on relays. Granted, it's been proven that the Cubs' development staff at the minor league level is a clown college on roller skates, but seeing as how Castro is still incredibly young, is there nothing this pock-faced douchebag can do to instruct him in how to play the goddamn position like a professional rather than a full-blown spazz?
Castro is 20 years old. He's been up with the Cubs for a month. I was 20 years old during my junior year of college. I took many classes from some distinguished professors, a few with impressive professional experience in business, law and journalism. Two or three months in, I had failed to become John Rockefeller, Oliver Wendell Holmes or Mike Royko. Granted, I was drinking my weight in Natural Light and Wild Turkey, but Starlin lives with Soriano, so I don't see much of a difference.
Just so we're clear--my expectation is not that Castro would be--to run with your analogy--the second coming of Ozzie Smith. My expectation is that he play the position ably. If we're going to be forced to watch someone play the position like he has no idea what he's doing out there, they may as well have kept the Theriomuppet there.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 16, 2010, 09:34:19 AM
This worked so well for Felix Pie. Why the fuck doesn't someone get the kid an apartment on his own?
Because he's 20 years old and barely speaks English.
Quote from: Eli on June 16, 2010, 10:08:23 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 16, 2010, 09:34:19 AM
This worked so well for Felix Pie. Why the fuck doesn't someone get the kid an apartment on his own?
Because he's 20 years old and barely speaks English.
That didn't stop me at 20.
Anybody else wary of the fact that Soriano likes to stock his house with doe eyed young twenty-something dudes?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 16, 2010, 11:09:51 AM
Anybody else wary of the fact that Soriano likes to stock his house with doe eyed young twenty-something dudes?
Fine.
I laughed.
Castro should move in with Seabs in Roscoe Village.
Plenty of room in Mario Lemiuex's basement.
Is Stan Bowman taking borders?
On second thought, scratch that...
Batting leadoff today for the first time...I assume they're showcasing him for a trade?
Quote from: PenPho on June 18, 2010, 11:46:36 AM
Batting leadoff today for the first time...I assume they're showcasing him for a trade?
I can't believe Pen is so deluded as to think the Cubs have even a remote shot at the playoffs.
Quote from: PenPho on June 18, 2010, 11:46:36 AM
Batting leadoff today for the first time...I assume they're showcasing him for a trade?
Or that Theriot is a shitty leadoff hitter and somebody else has to do it today.
Oh, a quick question...this Colvin guy, isn't he the first draftee by the new scout director or whatever?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2010, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 18, 2010, 11:46:36 AM
Batting leadoff today for the first time...I assume they're showcasing him for a trade?
Or that Theriot is a shitty leadoff hitter and somebody else has to do it today. baseball player and should be euthanized.
Oh, a quick question...this Colvin guy, isn't he the first draftee by the new scout director or whatever?
LSU Sucks'd
Quote from: PenPho on June 18, 2010, 12:29:38 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2010, 12:09:25 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 18, 2010, 11:46:36 AM
Batting leadoff today for the first time...I assume they're showcasing him for a trade?
Or that Theriot is a shitty leadoff hitter and somebody else has to do it today. baseball player and should be euthanized.
Oh, a quick question...this Colvin guy, isn't he the first draftee by the new scout director or whatever?
LSU Sucks'd
Your face sucks.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2010, 12:09:25 PM
Oh, a quick question...this Colvin guy, isn't he the first draftee by the new scout director or whatever?
Yes, he was.
He hit a three run bomb in the 9th off of Francisco Rodriguez of all people. That's gotta count for somethin' in trade value. To the Nats for Drew Storen?
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 18, 2010, 11:28:44 PM
He hit a three run bomb in the 9th off of Francisco Rodriguez of all people. That's gotta count for somethin' in trade value. To the Nats for Drew Storen Adam Dunn?
Erection lasting longer than four years'd.
Wheezer just coined "Tyler Dongvin". I propose that he's named that for the rest of time.