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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
By Phil Rogers, 5:02 p.m.
Last week's rankings in parentheses
1. Cubs (3): There's no truly dominant team in the majors these days, with Lou Piniella's team the third in three weeks to top these rankings (Boston led last week, Arizona two weeks ago). Alfonso Soriano's tear at the plate has helped push the Cubs' run differential to plus-71, the biggest in the majors. Ryan Dempster is showing signs of stepping into No. 2 starter's role, while Sean Gallagher's arrival underscores the pitching depth that is a subtle key.
I thought you meant he was on his period.
In second place was "The Fast Cash Option at the ATM."
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 19, 2008, 08:18:46 AM
In second place was "The Fast Cash Option at the ATM."
Just in front of dipped Italian Beef.
You betcha. Every time I read his crap I do nothing but curse.
Quote from: PTanner on May 19, 2008, 08:42:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 19, 2008, 08:18:46 AM
In second place was "The Fast Cash Option at the ATM."
Just in front of dipped Italian Beef.
Nothing should be in front of dipped Italian Beef.
Quote from: CT II on May 19, 2008, 09:48:59 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 19, 2008, 08:42:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 19, 2008, 08:18:46 AM
In second place was "The Fast Cash Option at the ATM."
Just in front of dipped Italian Beef.
Nothing should be in front of dipped Italian Beef.
I don't know. I always pictured CT's power rankings to go thusly:
Quote1. Joe Kmak - retired backup catcher keeps getting better and better. And he was awesome to start with.
2. Jim Oberweis campaigns - for pure entertainment value, nothing on TV is better.
3. Dipped Italian Beef
Quote from: Dave B on May 19, 2008, 07:56:34 AM
There's no truly dominant team in the majors these days, with Lou Piniella's team the third in three weeks to top these rankings (Boston led last week, Arizona two weeks ago).
Phil Rogers: arbiter of MLB dominance.
Quote from: Dave B on May 19, 2008, 07:56:34 AM
...the pitching depth that is a subtle key.
What an odd phrase.
Quote from: CT II on May 19, 2008, 09:48:59 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 19, 2008, 08:42:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 19, 2008, 08:18:46 AM
In second place was "The Fast Cash Option at the ATM."
Just in front of dipped Italian Beef.
Nothing should be in front of dipped Italian Beef.
dipped Italian combo?
Quote from: TJ on May 19, 2008, 09:51:19 AM
1. Joe Kmak - retired backup catcher keeps getting better and better. And he was awesome to start with.
2. Jim Oberweis campaigns - for pure entertainment value, nothing on TV is better.
3. Dipped Italian Beef
The undisputed #1 seed was the TV ad where he was talking about how many times you could fill Soldier Field with illegal immigrants.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 19, 2008, 10:52:14 AM
Quote from: TJ on May 19, 2008, 09:51:19 AM
1. Joe Kmak - retired backup catcher keeps getting better and better. And he was awesome to start with.
2. Jim Oberweis campaigns - for pure entertainment value, nothing on TV is better.
3. Dipped Italian Beef
The undisputed #1 seed was the TV ad where he was talking about how many times you could fill Soldier Field with illegal immigrants.
Copy the sentence in my signature into Altavista BableFish and translate it from German to English.
Quote from: CT II on May 19, 2008, 11:54:45 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 19, 2008, 10:52:14 AM
Quote from: TJ on May 19, 2008, 09:51:19 AM
1. Joe Kmak - retired backup catcher keeps getting better and better. And he was awesome to start with.
2. Jim Oberweis campaigns - for pure entertainment value, nothing on TV is better.
3. Dipped Italian Beef
The undisputed #1 seed was the TV ad where he was talking about how many times you could fill Soldier Field with illegal immigrants.
Copy the sentence in my signature into Altavista BableFish and translate it from German to English.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche???Not what I was expecting.
Quote from: CT II on May 19, 2008, 11:54:45 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 19, 2008, 10:52:14 AM
Quote from: TJ on May 19, 2008, 09:51:19 AM
1. Joe Kmak - retired backup catcher keeps getting better and better. And he was awesome to start with.
2. Jim Oberweis campaigns - for pure entertainment value, nothing on TV is better.
3. Dipped Italian Beef
The undisputed #1 seed was the TV ad where he was talking about how many times you could fill Soldier Field with illegal immigrants.
Copy the sentence in my signature into Altavista BableFish and translate it from German to English.
Solid catching filled with immigrants up!?
I don't get it.
Solider Fangen wird gefüllt mit Immigranten auf! = ALE-ESS-YEW!
Quote from: PTanner on May 19, 2008, 03:06:41 PM
Solider Fangen wird gefüllt mit Immigranten auf! = ALE-ESS-YEW!
Precisely.
Rather it said "Soldier Field is filled with illegal immigrants!" when I put it in English and translated it to German.
Quote from: CT II on May 19, 2008, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 19, 2008, 03:06:41 PM
Solider Fangen wird gefüllt mit Immigranten auf! = ALE-ESS-YEW!
Precisely.
Rather it said "Soldier Field is filled with illegal immigrants!" when I put it in English and translated it to German.
Not anymore. The Fire moved to Bridgeview.
Quote from: TJ on May 19, 2008, 03:46:30 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 19, 2008, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 19, 2008, 03:06:41 PM
Solider Fangen wird gefüllt mit Immigranten auf! = ALE-ESS-YEW!
Precisely.
Rather it said "Soldier Field is filled with illegal immigrants!" when I put it in English and translated it to German.
Not anymore. The Fire moved to Bridgeview.
Pure, unadulterated gold, TJ.
Isn't the Phil Rogers Curse his +/- system whose sheer stupidity will haunt my every waking day?
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:37:03 PM
Isn't the Phil Rogers Curse his +/- system whose sheer stupidity will haunt my every waking day?
Dang. How'd I forget about that?
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 03:49:23 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:37:03 PM
Isn't the Phil Rogers Curse his +/- system whose sheer stupidity will haunt my every waking day?
Dang. How'd I forget about that?
Damn, why did you remind him.
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JD you are feeling sleepy ..
You're eyelids are getting heavy ..
Whoa..wha?
I thought this thread was about Phil Rogers being on his period.
Quote from: helloWorld on May 20, 2008, 05:28:53 PM
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JD you are feeling sleepy ..
You're eyelids are getting heavy ..
Are you mad, helloWorld?!... You've got it running backwards!!
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 06:48:08 PM
Quote from: helloWorld on May 20, 2008, 05:28:53 PM
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JD you are feeling sleepy ..
You're eyelids are getting heavy ..
Are you mad, helloWorld?!... You've got it running backwards!!
Mad as a scientist. You see, hypnotic memory suppression of the Phil Roger's +/- system failed when using counter-clockwise spiraling. My new hypothesis is that clockwise spiraling will lead to this important medical breakthrough and save the world. ... Well, that or mad as a hatter.
Quote from: helloWorld on May 20, 2008, 05:28:53 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 03:49:23 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:37:03 PM
Isn't the Phil Rogers Curse his +/- system whose sheer stupidity will haunt my every waking day?
Dang. How'd I forget about that?
Damn, why did you remind him.
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JD you are feeling sleepy ..
You're eyelids are getting heavy ..
If you ever get a chance to look at one of these while loaded off your ass on mushrooms and cheap brandy, you might just be a winner in this great thing we call America.
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 21, 2008, 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: helloWorld on May 20, 2008, 05:28:53 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 03:49:23 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:37:03 PM
Isn't the Phil Rogers Curse his +/- system whose sheer stupidity will haunt my every waking day?
Dang. How'd I forget about that?
Damn, why did you remind him.
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JD you are feeling sleepy ..
You're eyelids are getting heavy ..
If you ever get a chance to look at one of these while loaded off your ass on mushrooms and cheap brandy, you might just be a winner in this great thing we call America.
Slow season in Iowa, CD?
Quote from: Thrillho on May 21, 2008, 11:27:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 21, 2008, 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: helloWorld on May 20, 2008, 05:28:53 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 03:49:23 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:37:03 PM
Isn't the Phil Rogers Curse his +/- system whose sheer stupidity will haunt my every waking day?
Dang. How'd I forget about that?
Damn, why did you remind him.
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JD you are feeling sleepy ..
You're eyelids are getting heavy ..
If you ever get a chance to look at one of these while loaded off your ass on mushrooms and cheap brandy, you might just be a winner in this great thing we call America.
Slow season decade in Iowa, CD?
That's a big 10-4, amigo.
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man Bobby Scales.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man Bobby Scales.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Neal Cotts? The only "contribution" he can make is a steaming heap of fertilizer to the playing field.
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man Bobby Scales.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is bobby scales?
Quote from: BH on May 28, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man BOBBY SCALES!!!.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is BOBBY SCALES!!!?
Ask Fork'd
Quote from: BH on May 28, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man Bobby Scales.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is bobby scales?
He's 4 times better than Bobby Tutone.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on May 28, 2008, 11:02:50 AM
Quote from: BH on May 28, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man Bobby Scales.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is bobby scales?
He's 4 times better than Bobby Tutone.
He's a co-founder of the Black Panther Party.
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 11:00:29 AM
Quote from: BH on May 28, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man BOBBY SCALES!!!.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is BOBBY SCALES!!!?
Ask Fork'd PenFoe'd.
'smatter u, Thrill?
Bobby Scales? THE Bobby Scales. The kid is aces. He's only been released by three organizations. He's a 30 year old utility man at Iowa hitting under .260 with a .335 on base average. There's talk that the Cubs might trade him straight up to the Diamondbacks for Brandon Webb and Dan Haren, but that the Cubs are holding out for more.
Quote from: Andy on May 28, 2008, 01:29:16 PM
Bobby Scales? THE Bobby Scales. The kid is aces. He's only been released by three organizations. He's a 30 year old utility man at Iowa hitting under .260 with a .335 on base average. There's talk that the Cubs might trade him straight up to the Diamondbacks for Brandon Webb and Dan Haren, but that the Cubs are holding out for more.
The Dbacks insistence in the Cubs including Sam Fuld in the deal was the death blow.....
Quote from: Mike D on May 28, 2008, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 11:00:29 AM
Quote from: BH on May 28, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man BOBBY SCALES!!!.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is BOBBY SCALES!!!?
Ask Fork'd PenFoe'd.
'smatter u, Thrill?
Eh... Both have faux-splooged over BOBBY SCALES.
Fork struck me as 'more Desipio', though.
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 02:08:44 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 28, 2008, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 11:00:29 AM
Quote from: BH on May 28, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man BOBBY SCALES!!!.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is BOBBY SCALES!!!?
Ask Fork'd PenFoe'd.
'smatter u, Thrill?
Eh... Both have faux-splooged over BOBBY SCALES.
Fork struck me as 'more Desipio', though.
PenFoe is the rightful owner of BOBBY SCALES, and he is registered here.
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 02:08:44 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 28, 2008, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 11:00:29 AM
Quote from: BH on May 28, 2008, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man BOBBY SCALES!!!.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Who the phuck is BOBBY SCALES!!!?
Ask Fork'd PenFoe'd.
'smatter u, Thrill?
Eh... Both have faux-splooged over BOBBY SCALES.
Fork struck me as 'more Desipio', though.
I don't know whether to be insulted or flattered by that.
Quote from: RV on May 28, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
Phil is still dumb. He's added the 5 bats ranking system to his collection of ranking systems. The Cubs get 4 bats for this collection of bums that he calls organizational depth.
QuoteOther intriguing names who could make contributions if needs arise: left-handers Neal Cotts, Randy Keisler, J.R. Mathes and Donald Veal; outfielders Andres Torres and Micah Hoffpauir (currently replacing Daryle Ward on the Cubs' bench); catcher Koyie Hill; and utility man Bobby Scales.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cs-080527-chicago-white-sox-cubs-world-series,1,2529501,print.column)
Koyie Hill is still in the organization? Really?
Quote from: Shit for BrainsA.J. Pierzynski should be lecturing at the University of Chicago.
His reading of Jason Marquis' oh-so-slight move toward second base Saturday, combined with the chutzpah that allowed him to run 75 feet to tag Marquis, sprang from the same well of baseball genius/mischievousness as his split-second decision to dash to first when the Angels' Josh Paul rolled the ball to the pitcher's mound after strike three in the 2005 ALCS. He might be the least replaceable player on either side of town.
Wait a second Phil, did you just say that AJ Asschart is the least replaceable player on either side of town? Not Aramis Ramirez? Not Carlos Zambrano? Not the rest of the list of players who are better at baseball? Seriously?
Quote from: Shit for BrainsSeriously.
Oh. So I guess you are dumber than Bill Melton.
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Quote from: Shit for BrainsA.J. Pierzynski should be lecturing at the University of Chicago.
His reading of Jason Marquis' oh-so-slight move toward second base Saturday, combined with the chutzpah that allowed him to run 75 feet to tag Marquis, sprang from the same well of baseball genius/mischievousness as his split-second decision to dash to first when the Angels' Josh Paul rolled the ball to the pitcher's mound after strike three in the 2005 ALCS. He might be the least replaceable player on either side of town.
It appeared that at least three people in the Sox dugout were pointing out that Marquis had turned toward second base. Giving Pierzynski all of the credit is silly.
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Quote from: RV on June 23, 2008, 08:46:50 AM
Oh. So I guess you are dumber than Bill Melton.
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QuoteCubs fans have long memories.
Of course they boo Pierzynski. It's only been two years since he brawled with Michael Barrett. But about an hour before Sunday night's game, a fan in the upper deck was heckling ESPN's Joe Morgan and waving a sign that read, "Ryno was better than you, Joe."
Awesome.
Now if only there was a way for Andy to call him out on national TV about the Banks Blvd. bullshit.
Unfortunately I was at the lake this weekend and didn't get to see any of this weekend's goodness. If It's not to late I'd just like to say:
Suck It, Ozzie.
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
Quote from: Cade on June 23, 2008, 09:30:20 AM
Of course they boo Pierzynski. It's only been two years since he brawled with Michael Barrett. But about an hour before Sunday night's game, a fan in the upper deck was heckling ESPN's Joe Morgan and waving a sign that read, "Ryno was better than you, Joe."
It's still amazing to me that Joe is so against statistical analysis, because -- as a ballplayer -- he was a laptop scientist's dream. By nearly every metric, he's better than Ryno. But he loses out on the douche-scale by a pretty huge margin.
So why exactly does Joe Morgan still have a job? Seriously.
Quote from: Eli on June 23, 2008, 09:37:06 AM
Quote from: Cade on June 23, 2008, 09:30:20 AM
Of course they boo Pierzynski. It's only been two years since he brawled with Michael Barrett. But about an hour before Sunday night's game, a fan in the upper deck was heckling ESPN's Joe Morgan and waving a sign that read, "Ryno was better than you, Joe."
It's still amazing to me that Joe is so against statistical analysis, because -- as a ballplayer -- he was a laptop scientist's dream. By nearly every metric, he's better than Ryno. But he loses out on the douche-scale by a pretty huge margin.
Morgan's stats are ridiculous. The guy was damn good. He's just so unlikeable that his playing career has been completely overshadowed. At least for most of us.
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Meanwhile, his broadcast partner went and called Crede the best third baseman in the AL last night.
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They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Meanwhile, his broadcast partner went and called Crede the best third baseman in the AL last night.
He's also the best soccer player in the AL.
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Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Meanwhile, his broadcast partner went and called Crede the best third baseman in the AL last night.
He seemed kinda shocked when Crede's error totals popped up on screen.
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:40:56 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 23, 2008, 10:24:56 AM
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Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Meanwhile, his broadcast partner went and called Crede the best third baseman in the AL last night.
He seemed kinda shocked when Crede's error totals popped up on screen.
He was also probably pretty surprised when someone reminded him about Alex Rodriguez.
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 10:46:05 AM
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Quote from: Thrillho on June 23, 2008, 10:24:56 AM
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Meanwhile, his broadcast partner went and called Crede the best third baseman in the AL last night.
He seemed kinda shocked when Crede's error totals popped up on screen.
He was also probably pretty surprised when someone reminded him about Alex Rodriguez.
That guy sucks. He doesn't love baseball. JP Ricarrdi told me so.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 23, 2008, 10:47:30 AM
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Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:40:56 AM
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Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Meanwhile, his broadcast partner went and called Crede the best third baseman in the AL last night.
He seemed kinda shocked when Crede's error totals popped up on screen.
He was also probably pretty surprised when someone reminded him about Alex Rodriguez.
That guy sucks. He doesn't love baseball. JP Ricarrdi told me so.
He's also a real jerk. I heard that somewhere.
Crede's fielding reminded me...
Saturday night at Taste - Stevie Wonder.
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
See: last night when he mentioned the retired numbers/ flags at Wrigley and conspicuously failed to mention either Santo or Sandberg (naming only Banks and Williams, then pretending to trail off).
Quote from: joesoxfan on June 23, 2008, 11:26:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
See: last night when he mentioned the retired numbers/ flags at Wrigley and conspicuously failed to mention either Santo or Sandberg (naming only Banks and Williams, then pretending to trail off).
Did he seriously? What a cockburger.
Quote from: Kerm on June 23, 2008, 11:42:58 AM
Quote from: joesoxfan on June 23, 2008, 11:26:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
See: last night when he mentioned the retired numbers/ flags at Wrigley and conspicuously failed to mention either Santo or Sandberg (naming only Banks and Williams, then pretending to trail off).
Did he seriously? What a cockburger.
Yeah, I noticed that too. The guy is an assclown of the first water.
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:40:56 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 23, 2008, 10:24:56 AM
Quote from: Dave B on June 23, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 23, 2008, 09:34:32 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 23, 2008, 09:01:55 AM
They are grasping at any positive straw they can right now and if all they have is AJ being a player they can't replace, let 'em have it. It's not like Jermaine Dye is hitting the ball again....oh wait. I mean we all know that no one can run on AJ and his wrestling belt....oh wait.
Joe Morgan said repeatedly that Jermaine Dye is a strong bet for MVP of the AL.
Somewhere in Arlington, Josh Hamilton ties off and laughs.
That's because Dye is black and Hamilton is white. Morgan never touts white players, only blacks and Hispanics.
Meanwhile, his broadcast partner went and called Crede the best third baseman in the AL last night.
He seemed kinda shocked when Crede's error totals popped up on screen.
That was hilarious. Neither him or Jon Miller could believe it.
Oleg and I sat with a good friend of ours who is a Sox fan. He had said with a straight face that Crede was the better third baseman. He at least conceded that Ramirez was the better all-around hitter, but that Crede got the edge because of his defense, which is laughable of course.
Anyway, or buddy was downstairs when Crede made a nice backhanded grab by the foul line and make the throw to first. He was in his seat, though, when Ramirez made a similar play and then topped it off by making another nice play while ranging to his left. The kicker of course when Crede later booted the hell out of smash hit right at him. Good times.
Fuck that mulletface. Ramirez is getting hot for the first time all year and I still say he's taking home the MVP this year.
Quote from: Mike D on June 23, 2008, 04:14:35 PM
Oleg and I sat with a good friend of ours who is a Sox fan. He had said with a straight face that Crede was the better third baseman. He at least conceded that Ramirez was the better all-around hitter, but that Crede got the edge because of his defense, which is laughable of course.
Anyway, or buddy was downstairs when Crede made a nice backhanded grab by the foul line and make the throw to first. He was in his seat, though, when Ramirez made a similar play and then topped it off by making another nice play while ranging to his left. The kicker of course when Crede later booted the hell out of smash hit right at him. Good times.
Fuck that mulletface. Ramirez is getting hot for the first time all year and I still say he's taking home the MVP this year.
Evan Longoria is better than Crede, and Longoria's...like, 12.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on June 23, 2008, 04:17:08 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 23, 2008, 04:14:35 PM
Oleg and I sat with a good friend of ours who is a Sox fan. He had said with a straight face that Crede was the better third baseman. He at least conceded that Ramirez was the better all-around hitter, but that Crede got the edge because of his defense, which is laughable of course.
Anyway, or buddy was downstairs when Crede made a nice backhanded grab by the foul line and make the throw to first. He was in his seat, though, when Ramirez made a similar play and then topped it off by making another nice play while ranging to his left. The kicker of course when Crede later booted the hell out of smash hit right at him. Good times.
Fuck that mulletface. Ramirez is getting hot for the first time all year and I still say he's taking home the MVP this year.
Evan Longoria is better than Crede, and Longoria's...like, 12.
And he's got a hot sister.
Still an imbecile (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/07/phil-rogers-m-1.html) without peer.
Quote from: DumbfuckPat Neshek (out for season, elbow) might be missed more than departed Johan Santana or Torii Hunter.
Pat Neshek has pitched in 15 games for the Twins this year. Pat Neshek has put up a 4.72 ERA in those 15 games. Phildo has got to be kidding with this shit, right?
Quote from: CretinAn 11-21 stretch could force GM Frank Wren to deal Mark Teixeira. Some guys are like that. They put up numbers but don't have the impact in the standings that you'd expect.
The Braves' 5-22 record in one run games is surely due to the fact that Teixeira just isn't a winning player.
Quote from: Halfwit of the Highest OrderEverybody has a half-baked idea to improve the game. Here's ours: Bring three groups of four players to the event and let them compete as teams to win Ferraris or Lambroghinis. One team would include the four major-leaguers with the most home runs on July 1. The next would be the four minor-leaguers with the most homers on July 1. The third: recently retired power hitters. Say, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro?
So now he's adding the royal we to his dumbassery? I think Phil may have taken a Ted Lilly foul ball off the dome while writing this.
Phil would have made a little bit of sense if he'd mentioned that Scott Baker and Nick Blackburn have mitigated the loss of Santana somewhat and that the Twins have an assload of young outfielders who don't suck as badly as Jock Jones. But their pen is in dire straits.
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Quote from: ~Apex on July 14, 2008, 09:57:55 AM
Phil would have made a little bit of sense if he'd mentioned that Scott Baker and Nick Blackburn have mitigated the loss of Santana somewhat and that the Twins have an assload of young outfielders who don't suck as badly as Jock Jones. But their pen is in dire straits.
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Knopfler'd
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Quote from: ~Apex on July 14, 2008, 09:57:55 AM
Phil would have made a little bit of sense if he'd mentioned that Scott Baker and Nick Blackburn have mitigated the loss of Santana somewhat and that the Twins have an assload of young outfielders who don't suck as badly as Jock Jones. But their pen is in dire straits.
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Knopfler'd
The little faggot with the earring and the makeup...
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on July 14, 2008, 12:12:09 PM
Quote from: TJ on July 14, 2008, 10:04:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 14, 2008, 09:57:55 AM
Phil would have made a little bit of sense if he'd mentioned that Scott Baker and Nick Blackburn have mitigated the loss of Santana somewhat and that the Twins have an assload of young outfielders who don't suck as badly as Jock Jones. But their pen is in dire straits.
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Knopfler'd
The littlebloated faggot with the earring and the makeupmink coat...
Hey Buddy, that's his own hair'd
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Phildo is full of grit and determination. Each day the dumbshit sits down at his computer and attempts to write some dumb baseball shit even dumber than the previous day's dumb baseball shit. I admire his dedication if nothing else.
Behold, the headline of DOOM!
QuoteWhite Sox are Cubs' worst nightmare:
Nightmare scenario for North Siders is finally getting to World Series and seeing team with nothing to lose
WARNING: reading this column may make your extremeties go numb and eventually cause your brain to melt.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubssox/cs-080827-phil-rogers-chicago-cubs-white-sox,1,4604470,print.column
Quote from: RV on August 28, 2008, 09:00:30 AM
Phildo is full of grit and determination. Each day the dumbshit sits down at his computer and attempts to write some dumb baseball shit even dumber than the previous day's dumb baseball shit. I admire his dedication if nothing else.
Behold, the headline of DOOM!
QuoteWhite Sox are Cubs' worst nightmare:
Nightmare scenario for North Siders is finally getting to World Series and seeing team with nothing to lose
WARNING: reading this column may make your extremeties go numb and eventually cause your brain to melt.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubssox/cs-080827-phil-rogers-chicago-cubs-white-sox,1,4604470,print.column
Yeah, I exposed my eyes to that mess, too.
Actually I think the Cubs' worst nightmare is not making the World Series. Not making the World Series is just about the worst thing that could happen, and they'd probably be happy to play anybody anywhere once they get there.
Can we ride him out on the same rail Mariotti is going to be on?
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 28, 2008, 09:05:34 AM
Quote from: RV on August 28, 2008, 09:00:30 AM
Phildo is full of grit and determination. Each day the dumbshit sits down at his computer and attempts to write some dumb baseball shit even dumber than the previous day's dumb baseball shit. I admire his dedication if nothing else.
Behold, the headline of DOOM!
QuoteWhite Sox are Cubs' worst nightmare:
Nightmare scenario for North Siders is finally getting to World Series and seeing team with nothing to lose
WARNING: reading this column may make your extremeties go numb and eventually cause your brain to melt.
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubssox/cs-080827-phil-rogers-chicago-cubs-white-sox,1,4604470,print.column
Yeah, I exposed my eyes to that mess, too.
Actually I think the Cubs' worst nightmare is not making the World Series. Not making the World Series is just about the worst thing that could happen, and they'd probably be happy to play anybody anywhere once they get there.
I get this kurtevans post at all.
Rode the train in today and sat down to try to read it, and I honestly had to stop after 4 paragraphs.
The thing is, in the hands of a good writer, that could have been an interesting article. The subject is surely interesting. Speaking for myself, I know that I'd be relieved for the Cubs to finally win the pennant, but would be really, really bummed if they lost the WS to the White Sox.
Instead, Rogers' resorts to hys typical hackneyed metaphors and mangled congruence. I mean his first sentence says "Beware of the sneak attack." and then talks about first round busts (he mentions Corey Patterson and...Kip Wells? Really?), then goes in another direction in the same paragraph in comparing the Quentin trade vis-a-vis the the Santana signing...for the FIRST-PLACE Mets.
Then there are sentences like this (in the fourth and, for me, final paragraph)
QuoteHeadlines, sadly, are like Alex Rdoriguez. They can't hit in the clutch.
Headlines "don't hit in the clutch"?!?!? Seriously--that makes abslutely no sense.
I may have to fire up the HJE-machine tonigh to mock this article line-byline (unless Dolan or someone else does it first), if only I can make my way through simply
reading it.
New option for you all out there. The Jay-free Sun-Times (yes that's how they're advertising it). Slezak ran a DOOOM column regarding Z that was on the whole fair, and Wittmeyer notes that the next 30 games are much harder (while giving the Cubs credit for beating the teams on their schedule).
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 10:12:49 AM
Rode the train in today and sat down to try to read it, and I honestly had to stop after 4 paragraphs.
The thing is, in the hands of a good writer, that could have been an interesting article. The subject is surely interesting. Speaking for myself, I know that I'd be relieved for the Cubs to finally win the pennant, but would be really, really bummed if they lost the WS to the White Sox.
Instead, Rogers' resorts to hys typical hackneyed metaphors and mangled congruence. I mean his first sentence says "Beware of the sneak attack." and then talks about first round busts (he mentions Corey Patterson and...Kip Wells? Really?), then goes in another direction in the same paragraph in comparing the Quentin trade vis-a-vis the the Santana signing...for the FIRST-PLACE Mets.
Then there are sentences like this (in the fourth and, for me, final paragraph)
QuoteHeadlines, sadly, are like Alex Rdoriguez. They can't hit in the clutch.
Headlines "don't hit in the clutch"?!?!? Seriously--that makes abslutely no sense.
I may have to fire up the HJE-machine tonigh to mock this article line-byline (unless Dolan or someone else does it first), if only I can make my way through simply reading it.
All that's missing from that column is a reference to Bo Ryan, a 1983 Cadillac, and U.S. Highway 41.
Quote from: Shooter on August 28, 2008, 01:14:36 PM
All that's missing from that column is a reference to Bo Ryan, a 1983 Cadillac, and U.S. Highway 41.
Congratulations Phil Rogers, you are now the author of the only column worse than that piece of shit article I wrote a couple of years ago.
In today's riveting installment (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-30-ouryear-2ndguessdec30,0,7127723,print.story) of the Tribune sports page's Year in Review, the writers second-guess themselves. Phildo checks in to let us know that he's ditching his highly advanced, computer-based Plus/Minus System in favor of the more accurate Karma Index.
QuoteFor picking the Cubs to reach the World Series. I track the play of teams, analyze trends and study stats, none of which has a whole lot to do with karma. There's no denying the Cubs were the National League's best team, which is why I picked them. But with this franchise, the regular-season math doesn't mean a thing. Until they do something significant about the nine-game postseason losing streak, I'm never going to pick them to win a playoff series.
Quote from: RV on December 30, 2008, 08:44:04 AM
In today's riveting installment (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-30-ouryear-2ndguessdec30,0,7127723,print.story) of the Tribune sports page's Year in Review, the writers second-guess themselves. Phildo checks in to let us know that he's ditching his highly advanced, computer-based Plus/Minus System in favor of the more accurate Karma Index.
QuoteFor picking the Cubs to reach the World Series. I track the play of teams, analyze trends and study stats, none of which has a whole lot to do with karma. There's no denying the Cubs were the National League's best team, which is why I picked them. But with this franchise, the regular-season math doesn't mean a thing. Until they do something significant about the nine-game postseason losing streak, I'm never going to pick them to win a playoff series.
Well, interesting thing, Phil: here are the players that played in the first three games of the playoff streak:
Quote
K Lofton
M Grudzielanek
S Sosa
M Alou
A Ramirez
R Simon
A Gonzalez
P Bako
C Zambrano
T Goodwin
D Veres
A Alfonseca
T O'Leary
M Remlinger
E Karros
M Prior
R Martinez
K Farnsworth
D Miller
K Wood
J Borowski
Here are the players the played the last three games of the playoff streak:
QuoteRonny Cedeno
Neal Cotts
Ryan Dempster
Mark DeRosa
Jim Edmonds
Mike Fontenot
Kosuke Fukudome
Rich Harden
Derrek Lee
Jason Marquis
Sean Marshall
Felix Pie
Aramis Ramirez
Jeff Samardzija
Alfonso Soriano
Geovany Soto
Ryan Theriot
Daryle Ward
Kerry Wood
Carlos Zambrano
So they had just three people who played during the first third of the streak and the last third of the streak, and of the players that played in the final three postseason games, eight have played a winning playoff game since then? In the words of Tony LaRussa, is that "Significant?" Or does Phil Rogers propose witch doctors, livestock or something of that order?
Phil's latest exercise in word vomit is a real doozy. Apparently, Frank Thomas is a good person for getting a divorce and Pudge is a good person for destroying his body with steroids. And we should stop being mean to the poor baseball players. I'd quote a particularly inane excerpt but the whole thing is so goddamn retarded I don't know what to choose.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column)
Quote from: RV on February 17, 2009, 09:15:56 AM
Phil's latest exercise in word vomit is a real doozy. Apparently, Frank Thomas is a good person for getting a divorce and Pudge is a good person for destroying his body with steroids. And we should stop being mean to the poor baseball players. I'd quote a particularly inane excerpt but the whole thing is so goddamn retarded I don't know what to choose.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column)
QuotePitcher Rich Harden is starting his first full year with the Cubs after being acquired in a major trade last July. About all anyone in Chicago knows about him is that he can throw really hard, that he gets hurt a lot and that he is from Canada (and thus likes hockey).
It would be nice to get to know him a little better, but that's not going to happen when reporters mostly quiz him about the state of his right arm. Not surprisingly, Harden believes the questioning gets a bit tedious.
Phil's got a point. I mean, we hardly know anything about Rich. Somebody should really tag him to do a "25 things about me" in Facebook.
Quote from: butthead on February 17, 2009, 09:28:51 AM
Quote from: RV on February 17, 2009, 09:15:56 AM
Phil's latest exercise in word vomit is a real doozy. Apparently, Frank Thomas is a good person for getting a divorce and Pudge is a good person for destroying his body with steroids. And we should stop being mean to the poor baseball players. I'd quote a particularly inane excerpt but the whole thing is so goddamn retarded I don't know what to choose.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column)
QuotePitcher Rich Harden is starting his first full year with the Cubs after being acquired in a major trade last July. About all anyone in Chicago knows about him is that he can throw really hard, that he gets hurt a lot and that he is from Canada (and thus likes hockey).
It would be nice to get to know him a little better, but that's not going to happen when reporters mostly quiz him about the state of his right arm. Not surprisingly, Harden believes the questioning gets a bit tedious.
Phil's got a point. I mean, we hardly know anything about Rich. Somebody should really tag him to do a "25 things about me" in Facebook.
That amused me unduly.
Quote from: butthead on February 17, 2009, 09:28:51 AM
Quote from: RV on February 17, 2009, 09:15:56 AM
Phil's latest exercise in word vomit is a real doozy. Apparently, Frank Thomas is a good person for getting a divorce and Pudge is a good person for destroying his body with steroids. And we should stop being mean to the poor baseball players. I'd quote a particularly inane excerpt but the whole thing is so goddamn retarded I don't know what to choose.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-17-rogers-onbaseball-chicagofeb17,0,3984345,print.column)
QuotePitcher Rich Harden is starting his first full year with the Cubs after being acquired in a major trade last July. About all anyone in Chicago knows about him is that he can throw really hard, that he gets hurt a lot and that he is from Canada (and thus likes hockey).
It would be nice to get to know him a little better, but that's not going to happen when reporters mostly quiz him about the state of his right arm. Not surprisingly, Harden believes the questioning gets a bit tedious.
Phil's got a point. I mean, we hardly know anything about Rich. Somebody should really tag him to do a "25 things about me" in Facebook.
The more information released about Harden is the more the Astros could exploit upon their sneak attack.
Quote from: butthead on February 17, 2009, 09:28:51 AM
Phil's got a point. I mean, we hardly know anything about Rich. Somebody should really tag him to do a "25 things about me" in Facebook.
To do this, go to "notes" under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click post.)
This will probably be a total waste of time, lol, but I wanted to make sure people knew who I was. Shout-out to Phil!
1. I can throw a baseball over 95 mph
2. On the days after I pitch, I have to get help brushing my own teeth
3. My favorite band is OUR LADY PEACE. Best pump up music ever!
4. I like the movie The Big Lebowski more every time I see it. It's more than just ridiculousness. Not much but somewhat. Hilarious.
5. I was in 4-H growing up and used to show calves and steers and horses. Seems like a real long time ago now.
6. I have never worn a pair of corduroys.
7. I hate snakes!
8. I treat my dog like a child.
9. I watch entirely too much television, and I have the DVR to thank for that.
10. I really like cartoons, especially Peanuts and Rocky and Bullwinkle.
11. I love the mountains. When I retire, I would like to find some small town in Oregon in amongst the mountains and live out the rest of my life.
12. During the holidays, I can't walk past the bell-ringers without giving them some money. This leads me to wonder why they don't have people ringing bells all the time.
13. I cried at the end of Marley & Me....and then I went to see it again the next day!
14. Sometimes I wish I could be a kid again.
15. I bought the most amazingly comfortable bed last year and one of my favorite things to do on a rainy day was lay in it watching movies all day.
16. I hate people who avoid attending funerals...we all know they arn't fun but seriously, just pay your respects.
17. I would be completely happy with getting married in a court house.
18. By the end of this calendar year I will have proven that I can read four languages at an intermediate level, but I cannot speak anything other than English.
19. I love gambling, but I'm way too cheap to actually risk my own money.
20. I can't snap my fingers or whistle. I get made fun of when I say, "Oh no you didn't!" because all I can do is wave my arm back and forth. And I think whistling is annoying, so I don't really mind not being able to.
21. I have wasted many a day-off on meandering Facebook and watching reality-medical TV/ old sitcom reruns.
22. I ate a lean pocket today and was hungry an hour later.
23. When I go to an amusement park I have to ride each ride at least once. One time I cried all the way home from Six Flags Great America (an hour and a half) because I didn't get to ride the Sky Trek Tower.
24. I admire my brother... but don't tell him that.
25. I like banana-flavored candy, but can't stand the texture of real bananas.
That was fantastic. I feel like I know Rich Harden already. What does Ted Lilly's 25 things look like?
Quote from: Brownie on February 17, 2009, 09:51:55 AM
What does Ted Lilly's 25 things look like?
An assortment of body parts, I'd imagine.
Quote from: Eli on February 17, 2009, 09:45:43 AM
Quote from: butthead on February 17, 2009, 09:28:51 AM
Phil's got a point. I mean, we hardly know anything about Rich. Somebody should really tag him to do a "25 things about me" in Facebook.
To do this, go to "notes" under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click post.)
This will probably be a total waste of time, lol, but I wanted to make sure people knew who I was. Shout-out to Phil!
1. I can throw a baseball over 95 mph
2. On the days after I pitch, I have to get help brushing my own teeth
3. My favorite band is OUR LADY PEACE. Best pump up music ever!
4. I like the movie The Big Lebowski more every time I see it. It's more than just ridiculousness. Not much but somewhat. Hilarious.
5. I was in 4-H growing up and used to show calves and steers and horses. Seems like a real long time ago now.
6. I have never worn a pair of corduroys.
7. I hate snakes!
8. I treat my dog like a child.
9. I watch entirely too much television, and I have the DVR to thank for that.
10. I really like cartoons, especially Peanuts and Rocky and Bullwinkle.
11. I love the mountains. When I retire, I would like to find some small town in Oregon in amongst the mountains and live out the rest of my life.
12. During the holidays, I can't walk past the bell-ringers without giving them some money. This leads me to wonder why they don't have people ringing bells all the time.
13. I cried at the end of Marley & Me....and then I went to see it again the next day!
14. Sometimes I wish I could be a kid again.
15. I bought the most amazingly comfortable bed last year and one of my favorite things to do on a rainy day was lay in it watching movies all day.
16. I hate people who avoid attending funerals...we all know they arn't fun but seriously, just pay your respects.
17. I would be completely happy with getting married in a court house.
18. By the end of this calendar year I will have proven that I can read four languages at an intermediate level, but I cannot speak anything other than English.
19. I love gambling, but I'm way too cheap to actually risk my own money.
20. I can't snap my fingers or whistle. I get made fun of when I say, "Oh no you didn't!" because all I can do is wave my arm back and forth. And I think whistling is annoying, so I don't really mind not being able to.
21. I have wasted many a day-off on meandering Facebook and watching reality-medical TV/ old sitcom reruns.
22. I ate a lean pocket today and was hungry an hour later.
23. When I go to an amusement park I have to ride each ride at least once. One time I cried all the way home from Six Flags Great America (an hour and a half) because I didn't get to ride the Sky Trek Tower.
24. I admire my brother... but don't tell him that.
25. I like banana-flavored candy, but can't stand the texture of real bananas.
thx 4 tagging me lol @ 6
Quote from: Brownie on February 17, 2009, 09:51:55 AM
That was fantastic. I feel like I know Rich Harden already. What does Ted Lilly's 25 things look like?
1. Jane Fonda
2. Daniel Schorr
3. Jack Anderson ...
Quote from: Indolent Reader on February 17, 2009, 12:24:53 PM
Quote from: Brownie on February 17, 2009, 09:51:55 AM
That was fantastic. I feel like I know Rich Harden already. What does Ted Lilly's 25 things look like?
1. Jane Fonda
2. Daniel Schorr
3. Jack Anderson ...
Hey! That's Richard Nixon's enemies list!
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
Quote from: Slak on June 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
I'd much rather the Tribune waive Phildo, or trade him for a bag of balls or a bucket of shit.
Quote from: Slak on June 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
OK, OK, I'll bite. I hate the Cubs-Sox series. Hate it. I hate interleague play. I hate the type of Cubs and Sox fans who act like this is the fucking Super Bowl. It's Taste of Chicago and Cubs-Sox series time, so I hang out at home away from the idiots.
You know who likes the Cubs-Sox series? My brother-in-law, who lives for this shit. He invited me to Friday's game, but I begged off on Wednesday because I had too much to finish at work. Most important, though, I hate when people act like regular season games between two mediocre teams mean anything. Anyway...
... Zambrano plunks Wise in the sixth. I get a cell phone call from my brother in law. Considering my sister is 9 mos. pregnant, I was expecting it to be a call that I'm an uncle, assistance is needed, etc. Instead, he leaves a voice mail, filled with more vitriol than an angry Lou Piniella could muster. Here's the transcript from the voice mail:
QuoteZambrano is a PIECE OF SHIT. And he sucks too.
Again, it was not a voice of ha ha, he's unnerved, he's unraveling. It was anger, as if Zambrano gave Jon cancer or something. I don't respond. I'm actually out in my yard when it happened, listening to the game. Again, it's a mid-season baseball games between two teams going nowhere.
So, anyway, my wife and I get back from a movie and I turn my phone on, and I get a text message from the genius brother-in-law (God, I'm going to have stupid nieces or nephews):
QuoteI suggest you guys read today's on line article from phil rogers in the tribune. it's right in the money.
"In the money" as in rich? Or "on the money" as in what Phil never is? Must be rich.
Anyway, I'm eagerly awaiting his response to my response:
QuoteYou guys? Who is "you guys?"
Then I read the article.
Goddamn, my sister's going to have a dumb child.
Quote from: Brownie on June 28, 2009, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: Slak on June 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
OK, OK, I'll bite. I hate the Cubs-Sox series. Hate it. I hate interleague play. I hate the type of Cubs and Sox fans who act like this is the fucking Super Bowl. It's Taste of Chicago and Cubs-Sox series time, so I hang out at home away from the idiots.
You know who likes the Cubs-Sox series? My brother-in-law, who lives for this shit. He invited me to Friday's game, but I begged off on Wednesday because I had too much to finish at work. Most important, though, I hate when people act like regular season games between two mediocre teams mean anything. Anyway...
... Zambrano plunks Wise in the sixth. I get a cell phone call from my brother in law. Considering my sister is 9 mos. pregnant, I was expecting it to be a call that I'm an uncle, assistance is needed, etc. Instead, he leaves a voice mail, filled with more vitriol than an angry Lou Piniella could muster. Here's the transcript from the voice mail:
QuoteZambrano is a PIECE OF SHIT. And he sucks too.
Again, it was not a voice of ha ha, he's unnerved, he's unraveling. It was anger, as if Zambrano gave Jon cancer or something. I don't respond. I'm actually out in my yard when it happened, listening to the game. Again, it's a mid-season baseball games between two teams going nowhere.
So, anyway, my wife and I get back from a movie and I turn my phone on, and I get a text message from the genius brother-in-law (God, I'm going to have stupid nieces or nephews):
QuoteI suggest you guys read today's on line article from phil rogers in the tribune. it's right in the money.
"In the money" as in rich? Or "on the money" as in what Phil never is? Must be rich.
Anyway, I'm eagerly awaiting his response to my response:
QuoteYou guys? Who is "you guys?"
Then I read the article.
Goddamn, my sister's going to have a dumb child.
For the kid's sake, you better volunteer for babysitting duty.
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 28, 2009, 08:44:47 PM
Quote from: Slak on June 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
I'd much rather the Tribune waive Phildo, or trade him for a bag of balls or a bucket of shit.
I almost feel bad for Phildo at this point. I think this is another case of a Trib sports editor realizing that no one is buying or linking to his piece of shit sports page, so he needs somebody to write something CONTROVERSIAL that will get some BUZZ for the paper. Since most of the staff has been fired, Phil gets handed the assignment. And since Phil obviously doesn't have enough talent to write something informative AND provocative, we end up with dogshit like this.
Quote from: RV on June 29, 2009, 08:31:07 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 28, 2009, 08:44:47 PM
Quote from: Slak on June 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
I'd much rather the Tribune waive Phildo, or trade him for a bag of balls or a bucket of shit.
I almost feel bad for Phildo at this point. I think this is another case of a Trib sports editor realizing that no one is buying or linking to his piece of shit sports page, so he needs somebody to write something CONTROVERSIAL that will get some BUZZ for the paper. Since most of the staff has been fired, Phil gets handed the assignment. And since Phil obviously doesn't have enough talent to write something informative AND provocative, we end up with dogshit like this.
I think you're right about the assignment, but I'll never feel sorry for Phil Rogers. That asshole has been drawing a fat paycheck to churn out shit like this for years, and now he's finally getting the public embarrassement he so richly deserves. The Trib should bring back dead Jerome Holtzman, he'd still do a better job than Phildo.
And while they're at it, rehire Don Pierson, Sam Smith and Bernie Lincicome. I'd like to have a readable fucking sports section on Sunday mornings.
I haven't lived in Chicago for about 10 years so its a little hard to get the temperature sometimes, but does this fucking dork think that now that the city is sans Mariotti writing for a major paper,, he needs to step up to the plate? Or has he always produced columns that were this shitty?
He just reeks of hack. A bloviating feckling uncompromising hack. It seems that he says outrageous things, just to say outrageous things.
Is he the new Mariotty?
Quote from: CT III on June 29, 2009, 08:56:07 AM
Quote from: RV on June 29, 2009, 08:31:07 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 28, 2009, 08:44:47 PM
Quote from: Slak on June 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
I'd much rather the Tribune waive Phildo, or trade him for a bag of balls or a bucket of shit.
I almost feel bad for Phildo at this point. I think this is another case of a Trib sports editor realizing that no one is buying or linking to his piece of shit sports page, so he needs somebody to write something CONTROVERSIAL that will get some BUZZ for the paper. Since most of the staff has been fired, Phil gets handed the assignment. And since Phil obviously doesn't have enough talent to write something informative AND provocative, we end up with dogshit like this.
I think you're right about the assignment, but I'll never feel sorry for Phil Rogers. That asshole has been drawing a fat paycheck to churn out shit like this for years, and now he's finally getting the public embarrassement he so richly deserves. The Trib should bring back dead Jerome Holtzman, he'd still do a better job than Phildo.
And while they're at it, rehire Don Pierson, Sam Smith and Bernie Lincicome. I'd like to have a readable fucking sports section on Sunday mornings.
Is this how bad sports journalism has gotten in this city; or is CT just trying to make a point?
Quote from: Oleg on June 29, 2009, 09:07:06 AM
Quote from: CT III on June 29, 2009, 08:56:07 AM
Quote from: RV on June 29, 2009, 08:31:07 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 28, 2009, 08:44:47 PM
Quote from: Slak on June 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Phildo does it again:
I give you COLOSSAL STUPIDITY. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-29-rogers-chicago-jun29,0,3124193.column)
I'd much rather the Tribune waive Phildo, or trade him for a bag of balls or a bucket of shit.
I almost feel bad for Phildo at this point. I think this is another case of a Trib sports editor realizing that no one is buying or linking to his piece of shit sports page, so he needs somebody to write something CONTROVERSIAL that will get some BUZZ for the paper. Since most of the staff has been fired, Phil gets handed the assignment. And since Phil obviously doesn't have enough talent to write something informative AND provocative, we end up with dogshit like this.
I think you're right about the assignment, but I'll never feel sorry for Phil Rogers. That asshole has been drawing a fat paycheck to churn out shit like this for years, and now he's finally getting the public embarrassement he so richly deserves. The Trib should bring back dead Jerome Holtzman, he'd still do a better job than Phildo.
And while they're at it, rehire Don Pierson, Sam Smith and Bernie Lincicome. I'd like to have a readable fucking sports section on Sunday mornings.
Is this how bad sports journalism has gotten in this city; or is CT just trying to make a point?
I was being serious, I like/liked reading all of those guys.
Smith was the crazy trade rumor guy of the NBA, but he acknowledged he was the crazy trade rumor guy (unlike Peter Vescey). Lincicome's writing style is as good as it gets, even if he was a cynic. But he was also a smart cynic. He'd not be a human fire alarm, and he would actually pause to be human. Pierson was a highly unheralded NFL writer, on par with Will McDonough.
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1290/picture1yif.png) (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-090628-cubspoll,0,717503,post.poll)
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
Quote from: Brownie on June 29, 2009, 10:03:24 AM
Smith was the crazy trade rumor guy of the NBA, but he acknowledged he was the crazy trade rumor guy (unlike Peter Vescey). Lincicome's writing style is as good as it gets, even if he was a cynic. But he was also a smart cynic. He'd not be a human fire alarm, and he would actually pause to be human. Pierson was a highly unheralded NFL writer, on par with Will McDonough.
I never liked Smith. Admitting you're a "crazy-rumor guy" doesn't it make it right. Saying he's better than Vescey is just sad. I liked Lincicome when I was in high school. I also liked Whitesnake and thought "Pour Some Sugar On Me" was a great song. High school sucked, I grew up went to college and discovered "stuff".
Pierson? OK...
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
I love that you tried it though. You're a better man than I am. I sit here hating the Cubs, hating Cub fans and yet I still can't do anything about it but watch every single game and instantly wish I had those three hours back.
Quote from: Slak on June 29, 2009, 10:49:14 AMI sit here hating the Cubs, hating Cub fans and yet I still can't do anything about it but watch every single game and instantly wish I had those three hours back.
You just summed up my baseball fan existence in one sentence and I'm quite depressed now.
Quote from: RV on June 29, 2009, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: Slak on June 29, 2009, 10:49:14 AMI sit here hating the Cubs, hating Cub fans and yet I still can't do anything about it but watch every single game and instantly wish I had those three hours back.
You just summed up my baseball fan existence in one sentence and I'm quite depressed now.
If you drink a few beers and surf pr0n on the side, it helps cut the dong-bashing continuum of frustration.
Quote from: Oleg on June 29, 2009, 10:46:09 AM
I also... thought "Pour Some Sugar On Me" was a great song.
What exactly are you driving at, short round?
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
The way I look at it, it's basically a wash except for two variables.
1. Money - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very little.
2. Fans - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very few.
So, it's a lateral move.
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 12:14:05 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
The way I look at it, it's basically a wash except for two variables.
1. Money - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very little.
2. Fans - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very few.
So, it's a lateral move.
Yeah, and you have to play the White Sox more than six times. Gross.
Quote from: Slak on June 29, 2009, 12:17:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 12:14:05 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
The way I look at it, it's basically a wash except for two variables.
1. Money - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very little.
2. Fans - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very few.
So, it's a lateral move.
Yeah, and you have to play the White Sox more than six times. Gross.
I dabble with supporting the Blue Jays and the O's in the interim, even though American League baseball is absolutely terrible.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 29, 2009, 01:06:24 PM
Quote from: Slak on June 29, 2009, 12:17:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 12:14:05 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
The way I look at it, it's basically a wash except for two variables.
1. Money - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very little.
2. Fans - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very few.
So, it's a lateral move.
Yeah, and you have to play the White Sox more than six times. Gross.
I dabble with supporting the Blue Jays and the O's in the interim, even though American League baseball is absolutely terrible.
You just can't quit Rich Hill, can you?
(Or any of their other 50 Kubbie Kastoffs.)
Quote from: Tank on June 29, 2009, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 29, 2009, 01:06:24 PM
Quote from: Slak on June 29, 2009, 12:17:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 12:14:05 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
The way I look at it, it's basically a wash except for two variables.
1. Money - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very little.
2. Fans - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very few.
So, it's a lateral move.
Yeah, and you have to play the White Sox more than six times. Gross.
I dabble with supporting the Blue Jays and the O's in the interim, even though American League baseball is absolutely terrible.
You just can't quit Rich Hill, can you?
(Or any of their other 50 Kubbie Kastoffs.)
What can I say? I like little birds on hats.
I used to be a more-than-mild Brewers fan, back in the good ol' days when there was no interleague play, the Brewers were in the AL, bleacher seats at County Stadium topped out at $4, it was easy to get served underage and Greg Vaughn patrolled left field. Good times.
Actually, I drift to the Royals and A's when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on June 29, 2009, 01:41:12 PM
Actually, I drift to the Royals and A's when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs.
There are times "when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs" when the Royals are entertaining?
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2009, 01:45:30 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on June 29, 2009, 01:41:12 PM
Actually, I drift to the Royals and A's when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs.
There are times "when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs" when the Royals are entertaining?
The Royals are entertaining every fifth day. Rarely more often than that.
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 01:53:30 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2009, 01:45:30 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on June 29, 2009, 01:41:12 PM
Actually, I drift to the Royals and A's when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs.
There are times "when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs" when the Royals are entertaining?
The Royals are entertaining every fifth day. Rarely more often than that.
Big Gil Meche fan, huh?
Jump on my Twins BandWGN! LOLZ!
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2009, 01:55:08 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 01:53:30 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2009, 01:45:30 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on June 29, 2009, 01:41:12 PM
Actually, I drift to the Royals and A's when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs.
There are times "when the Cubs are...well...the Cubs" when the Royals are entertaining?
The Royals are entertaining every fifth day. Rarely more often than that.
Big Gil Meche fan, huh?
Nope, Mike Jacobs. Gets a hit once every five days or so.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 01:58:34 PM
Jump on my Twins BandWGN! LOLZ!
I've started to wear my Twins hat again. Maybe I'll buy a Mauer jersey just in time to be a bandwagon fan when he's swinging for .400 this season.
Quote from: Weebs on June 29, 2009, 02:44:58 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 01:58:34 PM
Jump on my Twins BandWGN! LOLZ!
I've started to wear my Twins hat again. Maybe I'll buy a Mauer jersey just in time to be a bandwagon fan when he's swinging for .400 this season.
Nah...too unrealistic.
Quote from: Weebs on June 29, 2009, 02:44:58 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 01:58:34 PM
Jump on my Twins BandWGN! LOLZ!
I've started to wear my Twins hat again. Maybe I'll buy a Mauer jersey just in time to be a bandwagon fan when he's swinging for .400 this season.
I'm sure your brother can hook you up
Anyone else on the Nationals bandwagon? They're due.
Quote from: Jon on June 29, 2009, 03:08:04 PM
Anyone else on the Nationals bandwagon? They're due.
I'm on my fantasy team's bandwagon: Here Comes Old Vodka Tits. We're in second place.
Quote from: Slak on June 29, 2009, 12:17:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 12:14:05 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
This is the kind of shit that makes me want to make like a JD and hop aboard the Royals bandwagon.
Don't do it. I dabbled for about two weeks earlier this year and it sucked more than every Cub disappointment of my lifetime rolled into one.
The way I look at it, it's basically a wash except for two variables.
1. Money - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very little.
2. Fans - The Cubs have a lot. The Royals have very few.
So, it's a lateral move.
Yeah, and you have to play the White Sox more than six times. Gross.
Ah, but you only play the Cardinals six times.
Again, lateral move.
I follow the Royals, too. I blame the Army for sending me to Kansas. Watching the Royals was the only thing there is to do there.
Quote from: Weebs on June 29, 2009, 02:44:58 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 01:58:34 PM
Jump on my Twins BandWGN! LOLZ!
I've started to wear my Twins hat again. Maybe I'll buy a Mauer jersey just in time to be a bandwagon fan when he's swinging for .400 this season.
This. I met Mauer in April and he's coolest player I've been around, if you didn't know who he was you'd have no idea he's worth millions. And uh he can play. Wish he was a Cub. Sorry Cheechovany.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 29, 2009, 04:31:27 PM
Quote from: Weebs on June 29, 2009, 02:44:58 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 01:58:34 PM
Jump on my Twins BandWGN! LOLZ!
I've started to wear my Twins hat again. Maybe I'll buy a Mauer jersey just in time to be a bandwagon fan when he's swinging for .400 this season.
This. I met Mauer in April and he's coolest player I've been around, if you didn't know who he was you'd have no idea he's worth millions. And uh he can play. Wish he was a Cub. Sorry Cheechovany.
Awesome.
Quote from: Jon on June 29, 2009, 03:08:04 PM
Anyone else on the Nationals bandwagon? They're due.
They're going to win the 2013 World Series behind Strasburg, Harper and ... uhhh ... some other dudes.
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 29, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
I think it's a stretch to assume the Cubs would not have screwed the pick up if the Twins had taken Prior.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2009, 04:50:27 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 29, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
I think it's a stretch to assume the Cubs would not have screwed the pick up if the Twins had taken Prior.
No, they would have picked him and ruined him LIKE THEY DO TO EVERY OTHER PROSPECT!!!
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 29, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
Nope.
If the Twins drafted and tried to sign Prior, the Cubs would have drafted Teixera. Mauer only went to the Twins because he was from St. Paul and they figured they could sign him. IIRC he did not project to be a Top 10 pick; at the very least, there was nobody who had him ranked ahead of Prior and Teixera, who were easily the 1-2 (2-1) of the draft.
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 29, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
Nope.
If the Twins drafted and tried to sign Prior, the Cubs would have drafted Teixera. Mauer only went to the Twins because he was from St. Paul and they figured they could sign him. IIRC he did not project to be a Top 10 pick; at the very least, there was nobody who had him ranked ahead of Prior and Teixera, who were easily the 1-2 (2-1) of the draft.
Is that supposed to make us feel better or worse?
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 04:57:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 29, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
Nope.
If the Twins drafted and tried to sign Prior, the Cubs would have drafted Teixera. Mauer only went to the Twins because he was from St. Paul and they figured they could sign him. IIRC he did not project to be a Top 10 pick; at the very least, there was nobody who had him ranked ahead of Prior and Teixera, who were easily the 1-2 (2-1) of the draft.
Is that supposed to make us feel better or worse?
I don't know.
At first glace, worse, as Teixera is a quality ballplayer and Mark Prior is as likely to pitch in a big league game this season as I am.
On the other hand, Prior did lead the Cubs to the brink of a pennant. Of course, had he not been here, we probably would at least have been spared the eventual cock-tease and agony of Game 6.
Also, had the Cubs drafted Teixera, we would not have acquired Ramirez, and I think it's safe to say that Ramirez is a better player.
So what I'm saying is, I have no fucking idea if this is supposed to make you feel better or worse. Just wanted to clear up the incorrect assumption that the Cubs would have taken Mauer had signability not been an issue for Minnesota.
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:02:17 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 04:57:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 29, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
Nope.
If the Twins drafted and tried to sign Prior, the Cubs would have drafted Teixera. Mauer only went to the Twins because he was from St. Paul and they figured they could sign him. IIRC he did not project to be a Top 10 pick; at the very least, there was nobody who had him ranked ahead of Prior and Teixera, who were easily the 1-2 (2-1) of the draft.
Is that supposed to make us feel better or worse?
I don't know.
At first glace, worse, as Teixera is a quality ballplayer and Mark Prior is as likely to pitch in a big league game this season as I am.
On the other hand, Prior did lead the Cubs to the brink of a pennant. Of course, had he not been here, we probably would at least have been spared the eventual cock-tease and agony of Game 6.
Also, had the Cubs drafted Teixera, we would not have acquired Ramirez, and I think it's safe to say that Ramirez is a better player.
So what I'm saying is, I have no fucking idea if this is supposed to make you feel better or worse. Just wanted to clear up the incorrect assumption that the Cubs would have taken Mauer had signability not been an issue for Minnesota.
I don't feel better.
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:02:17 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 29, 2009, 04:57:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 29, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
Wouldn't Mauer be a Cub if not for the Twins feeling Mark Prior would be too expensive to sign?
Nope.
If the Twins drafted and tried to sign Prior, the Cubs would have drafted Teixera. Mauer only went to the Twins because he was from St. Paul and they figured they could sign him. IIRC he did not project to be a Top 10 pick; at the very least, there was nobody who had him ranked ahead of Prior and Teixera, who were easily the 1-2 (2-1) of the draft.
Is that supposed to make us feel better or worse?
I don't know.
At first glace, worse, as Teixera is a quality ballplayer and Mark Prior is as likely to pitch in a big league game this season as I am.
On the other hand, Prior did lead the Cubs to the brink of a pennant. Of course, had he not been here, we probably would at least have been spared the eventual cock-tease and agony of Game 6.
Also, had the Cubs drafted Teixera, we would not have acquired Ramirez, and I think it's safe to say that Ramirez is a better player.
So what I'm saying is, I have no fucking idea if this is supposed to make you feel better or worse. Just wanted to clear up the incorrect assumption that the Cubs would have taken Mauer had signability not been an issue for Minnesota.
I hadn't heard that about Teixera before. Interesting.
Which Ramirez is a better player than Teixiera? Manny?
I love E-ramis, but it's not him.
Mauer was headed to FSU to play quarterback if he hadn't been drafted number one by the Twins. Now, granted, if he'd gone top five and somebody threw enough money at him he was going to sign, but it was no sure thing. Had Mauer not been in the draft, the Twins probably would have taken Teixiera and the Cubs would have taken...Prior.
Teixera may be the a marginally better hitter, but he also played third base like Keith Moreland. Hence his move to first base while he was still in his mid-20's. That's why i said Ramirez is the better player.
Either way, I agree that this may all be much ado about nothing. The Cubs could have just as easily ended up with Prior in either scenario. Great?
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:31:41 PM
Teixera may be the a marginally better hitter, but he also played third base like Keith Moreland. Hence his move to first base while he was still in his mid-20's. That's why i said Ramirez is the better player.
Either way, I agree that this may all be much ado about nothing. The Cubs could have just as easily ended up with Prior in either scenario. Great?
What scenario ends with the Cubs getting Dewon Brazelton?
Because that's the scenario I would like to see.
Also, it should be noted that the current Cubs roster includes two other guys from the 1st round of this draft (2001).
N.Y. Mets
Draft#:18
Aaron Heilman
Position:P
Drafted From:University of Notre Dame
Baltimore
Draft#:19
Mike Fontenot
Position:2B
Drafted From:Louisiana State University
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:31:41 PM
Teixera may be the a marginally better hitter, but he also played third base like Keith Moreland.
I don't really know if that's true. I think his move to third was more because Blalock also came up at 3B at the same time. Tex has turned himself into a pretty good defensive first baseman; I think he plays first at least as well as Aramis plays third.
And "marginally better" probably understates Tex's advantage over Ramirez as a hitter.
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:31:41 PM
Teixera may be the a marginally better hitter, but he also played third base like Keith Moreland.
I don't really know if that's true. I think his move to third was more because Blalock also came up at 3B at the same time. Tex has turned himself into a pretty good defensive first baseman; I think he plays first at least as well as Aramis plays third.
And "marginally better" probably understates Tex's advantage over Ramirez as a hitter.
Just an fyi, Huey thinks Ryan Harvey is better than Teixeira.
Quote from: BH on June 29, 2009, 06:00:21 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:31:41 PM
Teixera may be the a marginally better hitter, but he also played third base like Keith Moreland.
I don't really know if that's true. I think his move to third was more because Blalock also came up at 3B at the same time. Tex has turned himself into a pretty good defensive first baseman; I think he plays first at least as well as Aramis plays third.
And "marginally better" probably understates Tex's advantage over Ramirez as a hitter.
Just an fyi, Huey thinks Ryan Harvey is better than Teixeira.
Dude, if we had Harvey, Pie and Patterson left-to-right, we'd be in first by 10 games.
In the Texas League.
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 06:09:40 PM
Quote from: BH on June 29, 2009, 06:00:21 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 29, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:31:41 PM
Teixera may be the a marginally better hitter, but he also played third base like Keith Moreland.
I don't really know if that's true. I think his move to third was more because Blalock also came up at 3B at the same time. Tex has turned himself into a pretty good defensive first baseman; I think he plays first at least as well as Aramis plays third.
And "marginally better" probably understates Tex's advantage over Ramirez as a hitter.
Just an fyi, Huey thinks Ryan Harvey is better than Teixeira.
Dude, if we had Harvey, Pie and Patterson left-to-right, we'd be in first by 10 games.
In the Texas League.
Huey also underestimates the Texas League.
Just another reason to go watch another team, a poll says that a majority of our moron fans agree with other stupid morons.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story)
Ugh. Reading that article is like the time I lived in Decatur and slept with 7 fat chicks in less than a year. I hate myself. Excuse me now, I'll be performing Seppuku momentarily.
Quote from: Lukester on June 29, 2009, 08:56:27 PM
Just another reason to go watch another team, a poll says that a majority of our moron fans agree with other stupid morons.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story)
Ugh. Reading that article is like the time I lived in Decatur and slept with 7 fat chicks in less than a year. I hate myself. Excuse me now, I'll be performing Seppuku momentarily.
I guess we know what you like to eat, but have you prepared your death poem?
Quote from: Lukester on June 29, 2009, 08:56:27 PM
Just another reason to go watch another team, a poll says that a majority of our moron fans agree with other stupid morons.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story)
Ugh. Reading that article is like the time I lived in Decatur and slept with 7 fat chicks in less than a year. I hate myself. Excuse me now, I'll be performing Seppuku momentarily.
A majority? That's amazing. How did they filter out the votes of non-Cub fans?
What I wouldn't give if the Cubs had been able to sign Lincecum (when they took him out of HS in the first place) and draft Mauer.
And if they'd never let go of Jim Essian.
AND SIGN PERENNIAL MVP MARK DEROSA TO A LIFETIME CONTRACT AMIRITE GUYZ????
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 29, 2009, 10:08:48 PM
Quote from: Lukester on June 29, 2009, 08:56:27 PM
Just another reason to go watch another team, a poll says that a majority of our moron fans agree with other stupid morons.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story)
Ugh. Reading that article is like the time I lived in Decatur and slept with 7 fat chicks in less than a year. I hate myself. Excuse me now, I'll be performing Seppuku momentarily.
A majority? That's amazing. How did they filter out the votes of non-Cub fans?
And they turned this poll into a
SPORTS SECTION FRONT PAGE MAJOR GRAPHIC and a second article.
Time to get Nate Silver on Phil.
Quote from: powen01 on June 29, 2009, 10:06:26 PM
Quote from: Lukester on June 29, 2009, 08:56:27 PM
Just another reason to go watch another team, a poll says that a majority of our moron fans agree with other stupid morons.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-30-cubs-zambrano-jun30,0,452150.story)
Ugh. Reading that article is like the time I lived in Decatur and slept with 7 fat chicks in less than a year. I hate myself. Excuse me now, I'll be performing Seppuku momentarily.
I guess we know what you like to eat, but have you prepared your death poem?
If I'da known that there was going to be poetry involved by being a Cubs fan, I would of just watched Soccer instead.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2009, 05:40:39 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 29, 2009, 05:31:41 PM
Teixera may be the a marginally better hitter, but he also played third base like Keith Moreland. Hence his move to first base while he was still in his mid-20's. That's why i said Ramirez is the better player.
Either way, I agree that this may all be much ado about nothing. The Cubs could have just as easily ended up with Prior in either scenario. Great?
What scenario ends with the Cubs getting Dewon Brazelton?
Because that's the scenario I would like to see.
Also, it should be noted that the current Cubs roster includes two other guys from the 1st round of this draft (2001).
N.Y. Mets
Draft#:18
Aaron Heilman
Position:P
Drafted From:University of Notre Dame
Baltimore
Draft#:19
Mike Fontenot
Position:2B
Drafted From:Louisiana State University
Here's how dopey I am. I didn't know until last week that Fontenot was picked that high by the Orioles.
I just never considered it to even be a possibility.
Now if you'll excuse me, it's back to my towel drill.
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
Did the Huebiter miss the use of "transition" as a verb?
Quote from: Fork on March 26, 2010, 01:25:37 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
Did the Huebiter miss the use of "transition" as a verb?
Factual errors, not grammatical. People have colloquialized transition to verb status anyway. It's not as fascinating to me as Rogers getting his facts so laughably wrong.
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
What? Why Jeff Nelson? Is that where his writing dart landed on the Decent Mustachioed Relievers Who Managed to Stick Around for a Long Time board?
Quote from: Eli on March 26, 2010, 01:40:46 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
What? Why Jeff Nelson? Is that where his writing dart landed on the Decent Mustachioed Relievers Who Managed to Stick Around for a Long Time board?
I like his vintage 1970's board. It's covered in pastels and has Dick Tidrow and Bill Campbell on it.
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 26, 2010, 01:40:46 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
What? Why Jeff Nelson? Is that where his writing dart landed on the Decent Mustachioed Relievers Who Managed to Stick Around for a Long Time board?
I like his vintage 1970's board. It's covered in pastels and has Dick Tidrow and Bill Campbell on it.
No love for Bill Caudill? He looked like the inspector from the Pink Panther cartoons.
Quote from: Fork on March 26, 2010, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 26, 2010, 01:40:46 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
What? Why Jeff Nelson? Is that where his writing dart landed on the Decent Mustachioed Relievers Who Managed to Stick Around for a Long Time board?
I like his vintage 1970's board. It's covered in pastels and has Dick Tidrow and Bill Campbell on it.
No love for Bill Caudill? He looked like the inspector from the Pink Panther cartoons.
Willie Hernandez!
(http://www.checkoutmycards.com/CardImages/Cards/020/693/05F.jpg)
Quote from: morpheus on March 26, 2010, 02:48:27 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 26, 2010, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 26, 2010, 01:40:46 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
What? Why Jeff Nelson? Is that where his writing dart landed on the Decent Mustachioed Relievers Who Managed to Stick Around for a Long Time board?
I like his vintage 1970's board. It's covered in pastels and has Dick Tidrow and Bill Campbell on it.
No love for Bill Caudill? He looked like the inspector from the Pink Panther cartoons.
Willie Hernandez!
(http://www.checkoutmycards.com/CardImages/Cards/020/693/05F.jpg)
Guillermo qualifies as better than "decent." He won the 1984 AL Cy Young!
However, Don Aase... well, you can't have this discussion without him.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HO8GPxnR44I/S2dRuFirR8I/AAAAAAAABko/uKy0rdsZkvs/s1600-h/scan0024.jpg)
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Quote from: Brownie on March 26, 2010, 03:04:00 PM
Quote from: morpheus on March 26, 2010, 02:48:27 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 26, 2010, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 26, 2010, 01:40:46 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
What? Why Jeff Nelson? Is that where his writing dart landed on the Decent Mustachioed Relievers Who Managed to Stick Around for a Long Time board?
I like his vintage 1970's board. It's covered in pastels and has Dick Tidrow and Bill Campbell on it.
No love for Bill Caudill? He looked like the inspector from the Pink Panther cartoons.
Willie Hernandez!
(http://www.checkoutmycards.com/CardImages/Cards/020/693/05F.jpg)
Guillermo qualifies as better than "decent." He won the 1984 AL Cy Young and MVP!
MVP was announced on Election Night, and George Grande (or was it Chris Berman?) said he was cleaning up more than Reagan, who I believe won 49 states that year'd.
I also remember Bill Caudill appearing as a hitter late in a game, and pulled the attempted sacrifice bunt backed and ripped one down the line for some ribbies.
Quote from: CBStew on March 26, 2010, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Dammit Stew, you're only making it worse for me.
Quote from: CT III on March 26, 2010, 03:23:59 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 26, 2010, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Dammit Stew, you're only making it worse for me.
I appreciate the shirt and tie combination and the Purell dispenser. Also the wall decorations. Must be a terrific place to work.
Quote from: CBStew on March 26, 2010, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Is this sincere?
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 03:40:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 26, 2010, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Is this sincere?
I don't know. I just like to reply.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 26, 2010, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 03:40:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 26, 2010, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Is this sincere?
I don't know. I just like to reply.
I really want to know if Stew knows who that is.
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 03:51:45 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 26, 2010, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 03:40:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 26, 2010, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Is this sincere?
I don't know. I just like to reply.
I really want to know if Stew knows who that is.
I don't think he does.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 26, 2010, 03:52:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 03:51:45 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 26, 2010, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 03:40:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 26, 2010, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 26, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2010, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on March 26, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 26, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Just sit back and let the stupid wash over you.
QuoteGorzelanny credited Maddux after a strong six-inning outing on Thursday in Tucson, where he held an Arizona lineup missing only Justin Upton to two runs. He worked quickly, threw strikes and recovered quickly when things went wrong. The results spoke for themselves as he pitched his way into Lou Piniella's rotation.
After one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
He's not sure if he wants to get back into uniform as a pitching coach (the role his brother Mike excels in) or manager or if he wants to be more involved in putting teams together. It will be very interesting to see what he decides. The Cubs are very lucky to have him working for them, not the Braves or someone else, and should make it clear that they see him as a lot more than a celebrity guest.
He can have a huge impact in tons of ways big and small. Just ask Gorzelanny.
2. The Cubs are having a great spring but don't judge them by the 13-8-2 record. Too many of the guys doing the heavy lifting -- guys like Tyler Colvin and Jim Adduci -- will either disappear or morph into small roles when the season begins. The good news is that hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is getting results up and down the lineup but let's see how the team plays from here on out, when Piniella will be using his regulars and trying to define some roles in a bullpen that seems like it's a Jeff Nelson or two shy of a load.
When a pitcher only gives up two runs to an Upton-less lineup in a spring training game, you gotta get that guy in your rotation.
Nice editing, Trib:
QuoteAfter one year after from baseball, Maddux accepted Jim Hendry's invitation to join the Cubs as a special assistant this year. The job description is a little bit of everything, from coaching to evaluating players, as he tries to find the exact right niche for himself as he transitions from Hall of Fame pitcher to baseball lifer.
Honestly I was going to reply to RV's post to say that that may be the longest string of words Phil Rogers has ever written without a factual error, but then you had to go and post that, Slaky.
But seriously (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs140.snc3/18762_101143099917105_100000642463331_33807_384866_n.jpg)
Who in hell?
Is this sincere?
I don't know. I just like to reply.
I really want to know if Stew knows who that is.
I don't think he does.
A lil hint (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7265.msg209872#msg209872)
I just got who that was. Not sure about that.
Quote from: Eli on March 26, 2010, 05:51:51 PM
I just got who that was. Not sure about that.
(http://imgur.com/pWMrC.png)
I don't have an insincere bone in my entire body.
Quote from: CBStew on March 27, 2010, 11:20:28 AM
I don't have an insincere bone in my entire body.
Want one?
Quote from: Shooter on March 27, 2010, 03:48:12 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 27, 2010, 11:20:28 AM
I don't have an insincere bone in my entire body.
Want one?
Why are you always trying to give Stew a bone?
I think Phil has a different definition of "excellent (http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/04/your-morning-phil-theriot-cashner-guillen.html)" than the rest of us.
QuoteA lot of things happened in the Cubs' 7-6 comeback win over the Brewers on Wednesday. None of them were bigger than Theriot catching LaTroy Hawkins napping and stealing second base on his first pitch to Kosuke Fukudome in the eighth inning. That steal put Theriot in scoring position with two outs, and he came home with the winning run when Fukudome pulled the ball through the right side of the infield. Had he still been at first base, the Cubs could have been dragged into extra innings.
Theriot, 30, is an excellent player. He does just about everything to the best of his abilities, and is a good teammate with leadership skills.
Funny how Phil splooges over that steal of second (which was a good play, don't get me wrong) but fails to mention that midgetard getting thrown out trying to advance to third with a four run lead in the 8th inning of the home opener. The steal yesterday was a welcome exception to the usual dumbassery on the basepaths from Theriot.
Quote from: R-V on April 15, 2010, 10:46:33 AM
I think Phil has a different definition of "excellent (http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/04/your-morning-phil-theriot-cashner-guillen.html)" than the rest of us.
QuoteA lot of things happened in the Cubs' 7-6 comeback win over the Brewers on Wednesday. None of them were bigger than Theriot catching LaTroy Hawkins napping and stealing second base on his first pitch to Kosuke Fukudome in the eighth inning. That steal put Theriot in scoring position with two outs, and he came home with the winning run when Fukudome pulled the ball through the right side of the infield. Had he still been at first base, the Cubs could have been dragged into extra innings.
Theriot, 30, is an excellent player. He does just about everything to the best of his abilities, and is a good teammate with leadership skills.
Funny how Phil splooges over that steal of second (which was a good play, don't get me wrong) but fails to mention that midgetard getting thrown out trying to advance to third with a four run lead in the 8th inning of the home opener. The steal yesterday was a welcome exception to the usual dumbassery on the basepaths from Theriot.
Holy shit. Theriot is 30 already? That means he's peaked.