God, this guy sucks.
Is it acceptable to bemoan the loss of DeRosa yet?
MikeD told me he really liked Miles a month back.
Quote from: ChuckD on April 13, 2009, 03:08:34 PM
Is it acceptable to bemoan the loss of DeRosa yet?
Not when Fontenot has a 550 point edge in OPS.
Wait until it gets down to 200 or so.
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2009, 03:11:04 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 13, 2009, 03:08:34 PM
Is it acceptable to bemoan the loss of DeRosa yet?
Not when Fontenot has a 550 point edge in OPS.
How do they compare in Joe Morgan-approved OPSMO?
Never sign shitty ex-Cardinals.
Especially the ones who aren't tall enough to ride Space Mountain without their parents.
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2009, 03:11:04 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 13, 2009, 03:08:34 PM
Is it acceptable to bemoan the loss of DeRosa yet?
Not when Fontenot has a 550 point edge in OPS.
Wait until it gets down to 200 or so.
Fontenot+DeRosa > Miles+DeRosa
It holds true in just about every way including the all-important "stubble" metric.
Ty Wiggington + Ricky Nolasco > Fontenot+DeRosa > Miles+DeRosa
Quote from: BH on April 13, 2009, 03:37:50 PM
Ty Wiggington + Ricky Nolasco > Fontenot+DeRosa > Miles+DeRosa
Natch. Ty Wiggington hits a home run against us every time. Addition by subtraction.
The average height of the starting IF today was 5'8".
Quote from: BH on April 13, 2009, 03:09:33 PM
MikeD told me he really liked Miles a month back.
I was just impressed with his abiltiy to disarm a gunman holding him hostage.
If the gunman were pitching a baseball, Miles'd be dead now.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 13, 2009, 08:17:50 PM
The average height of the starting IF today was 5'8".
You ain't kiddin. When they were announcing the opening lineups yesterday, other than DeePeeLee it looked like a cast of Danny Devito's and Verne Troyer's.
Quote from: Lukester on April 14, 2009, 11:36:29 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 13, 2009, 08:17:50 PM
The average height of the starting IF today was 5'8".
You ain't kiddin. When they were announcing the opening lineups yesterday, other than DeePeeLee it looked like a cast of Danny Devito's and Verne Troyer's.
I know that 1 game out of 162 is miniscule, but it was nice to win with that lineup. No Bradley, no Pancakes, no Soto. It was like rooting for your team during WWII. That lineup screamed 4F.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 13, 2009, 08:17:50 PM
The average height of the starting IF today was 5'8".
I'm surprised the PA at Wrigely Field didn't play "Hi Ho Hi Ho It's Off to Work We Go" when the Cubs took the field.
I can't believe there's been this much discussion of short people with nary a mention of anyone around here...
Quote from: Fork on April 14, 2009, 11:53:16 AM
I can't believe there's been this much discussion of short people with nary a mention of anyone around here...
We didn't want to render you obsolete.
Quote from: MAD on April 14, 2009, 11:41:11 AM
Quote from: Lukester on April 14, 2009, 11:36:29 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 13, 2009, 08:17:50 PM
The average height of the starting IF today was 5'8".
You ain't kiddin. When they were announcing the opening lineups yesterday, other than DeePeeLee it looked like a cast of Danny Devito's and Verne Troyer's.
I know that 1 game out of 162 is miniscule, but it was nice to win with that lineup. No Bradley, no Pancakes, no Soto. It was like rooting for your team during WWII. That lineup screamed 4F.
Outstanding.
Quote from: Tank on April 14, 2009, 12:45:06 PM
Quote from: MAD on April 14, 2009, 11:41:11 AM
Quote from: Lukester on April 14, 2009, 11:36:29 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 13, 2009, 08:17:50 PM
The average height of the starting IF today was 5'8".
You ain't kiddin. When they were announcing the opening lineups yesterday, other than DeePeeLee it looked like a cast of Danny Devito's and Verne Troyer's.
I know that 1 game out of 162 is miniscule, but it was nice to win with that lineup. No Bradley, no Pancakes, no Soto. It was like rooting for your team during WWII. That lineup screamed 4F.
Outstanding.
I think I wet myself a little when I read that. God bless history.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 14, 2009, 12:12:13 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 14, 2009, 11:53:16 AM
I can't believe there's been this much discussion of short people with nary a mention of anyone around here...
We didn't want to render you obsolete.
Too late. FACE!
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago Cub infielders (L-R) Mike Fontenot, Ryan Theriot and Aaron Miles shown during pregame introductions before the Cubs' home opener at Wrigley Field on Monday.
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 14, 2009, 01:41:25 PM
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago Cub infielders (L-R) Mike Fontenot, Ryan Theriot and Aaron Miles shown during pregame introductions before the Cubs' home opener at Wrigley Field on Monday.
I don't get this KurtEvans photoshop at all.
Quote from: ~Apex on April 16, 2009, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 16, 2009, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 05:36:54 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 04:24:11 PM
I hate Aaron Miles so much.
I hate him more.
Wanna have a Jason Marquis hating contest? I'll win it.
I'll give you Marquis.
However, if we're talking an Alex Gonzalez Hating Contest, I will bring the pain.
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 16, 2009, 10:36:44 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 16, 2009, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 16, 2009, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 05:36:54 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 04:24:11 PM
I hate Aaron Miles so much.
I hate him more.
Wanna have a Jason Marquis hating contest? I'll win it.
I'll give you Marquis.
However, if we're talking an Alex Gonzalez Hating Contest, I will bring the pain.
Basically... fuck (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8inztO0Xx8) him.
McStiff eats ass.
At least he's self-aware... (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-18-cubs-cardinals-chicago-apr18,0,3149406.story)
QuoteMiles pinch-hit in the eighth inning with one out and drew a walk off loser Chris Perez.
"The pitcher has to be tight," he said. "I have a little strike zone and worked the walk. All I'm trying to do is get on base."
Also, the Genius is still an asshat: (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-18-cubs-bits-chicago-apr18,0,1613396.story)
QuoteAfter reading Derrek Lee's comments that pitcher Adam Wainwright "got the benefit of the doubt" on the called third strike to Bradley, the Cardinals manager told reporters before Friday's game:
"I don't know how the Cubs get away with making the comments they make about umpires."
Quote from: ~Apex on April 16, 2009, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 16, 2009, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 05:36:54 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 04:24:11 PM
I hate Aaron Miles so much.
I hate him more.
Wanna have a Jason Marquis hating contest? I'll win it.
I certainly don't miss Marquis, but I thought it was really dumb of the fans to boo him and Glendon Rusch last week.
Dear Jim:
Never sign ex-Cardinals unless they promise to stay on the juice.
Sincerely,
Cub Fans Everywhere
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 20, 2009, 10:21:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 16, 2009, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 16, 2009, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 05:36:54 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 04:24:11 PM
I hate Aaron Miles so much.
I hate him more.
Wanna have a Jason Marquis hating contest? I'll win it.
I certainly don't miss Marquis, but I thought it was really dumb of the fans to boo him and Glendon Rusch last week.
I wouldn't boo Glendon. Marquis was a Cardinal and I hated him. He signed a stupid contract and i hated it. He started pitching and he wasn't very good. Not good enough to crack the post-season roster in either year. Or did he in '07? Fuck if I care, he didn't see game action. So fuck him. I don't think it's stupid to boo him. I don't think I could've stopped myself. It's an involuntary reflex. Like a hiccup. I'd have to hold my breath to make it stop.
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 23, 2009, 03:37:15 PM
Dear Jim:
Never sign shitty ex-Cardinals unless they promise to stay on the juice booze.
Sincerely,
Cub Fans Everywhere
Fixed.
Oh, I will win the Alex Gonzalez hating contest. I booed that asshat every AB in April '04 in Pittsburgh after he was 2-2 with a couple of doubles and 5 RBI or something. Today, I remarked that there's not a couch in this world that is shitty enough to tie him to and then torch the couch, when we were discussing the different Alex Gonzalez's that have been in baseball.
Wherever he is, and whatever he's doing, I hope it's miserable enough to make a prison stay in North Korea sound like a vacation.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 23, 2009, 11:15:15 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 23, 2009, 03:37:15 PM
Dear Jim:
Never sign shitty ex-Cardinals unless they promise to stay on the juice booze.
Sincerely,
Cub Fans Everywhere
Fixed.
Oh, I will win the Alex Gonzalez hating contest. I booed that asshat every AB in April '04 in Pittsburgh after he was 2-2 with a couple of doubles and 5 RBI or something. Today, I remarked that there's not a couch in this world that is shitty enough to tie him to and then torch the couch, when we were discussing the different Alex Gonzalez's that have been in baseball.
Wherever he is, and whatever he's doing, I hope it's miserable enough to make a prison stay in North Korea sound like a vacation.
I saw that fuckstain on TV the other night. I think he's on the MLB Network. Harold Reynolds needs to ask him if he's learned how to pick up a fucking double-play ground ball yet. Fucking douchebag.
Not that I'm still bitter or anything...
Quote from: ~Apex on April 23, 2009, 07:34:53 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 20, 2009, 10:21:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 16, 2009, 09:23:14 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 16, 2009, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 05:36:54 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2009, 04:24:11 PM
I hate Aaron Miles so much.
I hate him more.
Wanna have a Jason Marquis hating contest? I'll win it.
I certainly don't miss Marquis, but I thought it was really dumb of the fans to boo him and Glendon Rusch last week.
I wouldn't boo Glendon. Marquis was a Cardinal and I hated him. He signed a stupid contract and i hated it. He started pitching and he wasn't very good. Not good enough to crack the post-season roster in either year. Or did he in '07? Fuck if I care, he didn't see game action. So fuck him. I don't think it's stupid to boo him. I don't think I could've stopped myself. It's an involuntary reflex. Like a hiccup. I'd have to hold my breath to make it stop.
Fair enough. At least you have reasons for it.
Aaron Miles is a sack of shit.
Is there any way we can get Z to punch the crap out of him.
Quote from: Waco Kid on May 01, 2009, 02:03:43 PM
Aaron Miles is a sack of shit.
Is there any way we can get Z to punch the crap out of pinch hit for him.
Even better'd
DPD for "off-the-DL this guy still sucks" BUMP.
Adios, Jake Fox.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 10, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
DPD for "off-the-DL this guy still sucks" BUMP.
Adios, Jake Fox.
Aaron Miles is English for "Neifi Perez"
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 10, 2009, 08:52:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 10, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
DPD for "off-the-DL this guy still sucks" BUMP.
Adios, Jake Fox.
Aaron Miles is English for "Neifi Perez"
Aaron Miles makes me pine for Neifi.
Quote from: Brownie on June 10, 2009, 09:41:06 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 10, 2009, 08:52:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 10, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
DPD for "off-the-DL this guy still sucks" BUMP.
Adios, Jake Fox.
Aaron Miles is English for "Neifi Perez"
Aaron Miles makes me pine for Neifi.
Hell, Miles sucks so bad he makes me pine for Jose Macias. Or Delino DeShields.
Half this team makes me pine for Neifi.
Antisplooge.
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Physician, Heal Thyself.
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Physician, Heal Thyself.
I'm a one-liner guy. Those broads are long-winded.
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:23:10 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Physician, Heal Thyself.
I'm a one-liner guy. Those broads are long-winded.
But it adds up.
It adds up.
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:23:10 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:19:39 AM
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Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Physician, Heal Thyself.
I'm a one-liner guy. Those broads are long-winded.
But it adds up.
It adds up.
Admit it, you admire my rapier-like wit. Shit, you want to be me when you grow up.
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:47:13 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:23:59 AM
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Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Physician, Heal Thyself.
I'm a one-liner guy. Those broads are long-winded.
But it adds up.
It adds up.
Admit it, you admire my rapier-like wit. Shit, you want to be me when you grow up.
So, I want to be a less-endowed Milton Berle with a goatee? I should learn to dream bigger.
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 12:04:28 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:47:13 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:23:10 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Physician, Heal Thyself.
I'm a one-liner guy. Those broads are long-winded.
But it adds up.
It adds up.
Admit it, you admire my rapier-like wit. Shit, you want to be me when you grow up.
So, I want to be a less-endowed Milton Berle with a goatee? I should learn to dream bigger.
goals that are easily attainable are the key to happiness.
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 12:08:16 PM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 12:04:28 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:47:13 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:23:59 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 11:23:10 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 22, 2009, 11:19:39 AM
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Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 22, 2009, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 08:41:46 AM
FLACCIDTIME!
I'd rather fuck the entire cast of "The View" than watch this asshole play one more inning as a Cub.
At least there would be an enlightening conversation about the human condition before, during, and afterwards.
Fuck no. I'd buy a case of ball gags.
Physician, Heal Thyself.
I'm a one-liner guy. Those broads are long-winded.
But it adds up.
It adds up.
Admit it, you admire my rapier-like wit. Shit, you want to be me when you grow up.
So, I want to be a less-endowed Milton Berle with a goatee? I should learn to dream bigger.
goals that are easily attainable are the key to happiness.
Touche.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story)
QuoteMiles hurt: Aaron Miles suffered a hyperextended right elbow during batting practice Wednesday.
"It's not serious at all," said Miles, who nevertheless could be out a while.
This may call for a 60 day DL stint.
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 26, 2009, 06:57:51 AM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story)
QuoteMiles hurt: Aaron Miles suffered a hyperextended right elbow during batting practice Wednesday.
"It's not serious at all," said Miles, who nevertheless could be out a while.
This may call for a 60 day DL stint.
Let's hope for 730 days.
The Sox won't know what they hit them. The Cubs add Bobby Scales and Ryan Freel within a 24 hour span? Hot damn!
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 26, 2009, 08:04:42 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 26, 2009, 06:57:51 AM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story)
QuoteMiles hurt: Aaron Miles suffered a hyperextended right elbow during batting practice Wednesday.
"It's not serious at all," said Miles, who nevertheless could be out a while.
This may call for a 60 day DL stint.
Let's hope for 730 days.
Send his ass to a horse doctor.
Quote from: Fork on June 26, 2009, 09:46:10 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 26, 2009, 08:04:42 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 26, 2009, 06:57:51 AM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story)
QuoteMiles hurt: Aaron Miles suffered a hyperextended right elbow during batting practice Wednesday.
"It's not serious at all," said Miles, who nevertheless could be out a while.
This may call for a 60 day DL stint.
Let's hope for 730 days.
Send his ass to a horse doctor.
Aaron, nothing's more important to me than the health and well-being of my freaks.
I'm sending you to a vet.
Quote from: Fork on June 26, 2009, 09:46:10 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 26, 2009, 08:04:42 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 26, 2009, 06:57:51 AM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story)
QuoteMiles hurt: Aaron Miles suffered a hyperextended right elbow during batting practice Wednesday.
"It's not serious at all," said Miles, who nevertheless could be out a while.
This may call for a 60 day DL stint.
Let's hope for 730 days.
Send his ass to a horse doctor.
How that horse became a doctor, I'll never know.
Quote from: Slak of Nazareth on June 26, 2009, 10:06:09 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 26, 2009, 09:46:10 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 26, 2009, 08:04:42 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 26, 2009, 06:57:51 AM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story)
QuoteMiles hurt: Aaron Miles suffered a hyperextended right elbow during batting practice Wednesday.
"It's not serious at all," said Miles, who nevertheless could be out a while.
This may call for a 60 day DL stint.
Let's hope for 730 days.
Send his ass to a horse doctor.
How that horse became a doctor, I'll never know.
You've learned well, grasshopper.
Quote from: Fork on June 26, 2009, 11:05:16 AM
Quote from: Slak of Nazareth on June 26, 2009, 10:06:09 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 26, 2009, 09:46:10 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 26, 2009, 08:04:42 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 26, 2009, 06:57:51 AM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-26-cubs-bits-chicago-jun26,0,3513948.story)
QuoteMiles hurt: Aaron Miles suffered a hyperextended right elbow during batting practice Wednesday.
"It's not serious at all," said Miles, who nevertheless could be out a while.
This may call for a 60 day DL stint.
Let's hope for 730 days.
Send his ass to a horse doctor.
How that horse became a doctor, I'll never know.
You've learned well, grasshopper.
Don't flatter yourself, Zetz. (http://www.theofficequotes.com/season-5/company-picnic)
Quote from: Andy on June 26, 2009, 09:33:57 AM
The Sox won't know what they hit them. The Cubs add Bobby Scales and Ryan Freel within a 24 hour span? Hot damn!
I don't understand why anyone would want to tease such information if it wasn't true.
Does anyone have a photoshop of Huey and Aaron Miles in a hotel room? If not, we need one.
If the acquisition of this shitty utility guy means we're done with Miles, I'm all for it.
QuoteThe Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker(notes) from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source close to the club.
It is unclear who the Rockies will receive in return for Baker or the Cubs' plans for him.
Baker, an infielder, went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 27 and was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 24. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 19.
Quote from: RV on July 02, 2009, 09:49:03 AM
If the acquisition of this shitty utility guy means we're done with Miles, I'm all for it.
QuoteThe Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker(notes) from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source close to the club.
It is unclear who the Rockies will receive in return for Baker or the Cubs' plans for him.
Baker, an infielder, went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 27 and was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 24. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 19.
Projected headline: Cubs add near-30s utility player, still stoppable
I read it as Jeff Blauser the first time. I almost passed out. Then I realized it was Baker and really didn't feel that much better about it.
Quote from: BH on June 26, 2009, 04:27:18 PM
Does anyone have a photoshop of Huey and Aaron Miles in a hotel room? If not, we need one.
(http://i39.tinypic.com/mslypu.jpg)
At least I'd finish the job, unlike the hostage-taker who let Miles get away.
Quote from: RV on July 02, 2009, 09:49:03 AM
If the acquisition of this shitty utility guy means we're done with Miles, I'm all for it.
Nope.
The Cubs will designate Ryan Freel for assignment when their trade for Rockies infielder Jeff Baker becomes official. (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2232)
DPD.
Baker does have a career .902 OPS against lefties, for what it's worth.
Quote from: PenFoe on July 02, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
DPD.
Baker does have a career .902 OPS against lefties, for what it's worth.
Baker does have a career .601 OPS away from Coors Field, for what it's worth.
Quote from: ChuckD on July 02, 2009, 12:49:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 02, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
DPD.
Baker does have a career .902 OPS against lefties, for what it's worth.
Baker does have a career .601 OPS away from Coors Field, for what it's worth.
I think your post is worth more, for what it's worth.
Quote from: Slak on July 02, 2009, 12:55:52 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 02, 2009, 12:49:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 02, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
DPD.
Baker does have a career .902 OPS against lefties, for what it's worth.
Baker does have a career .601 OPS away from Coors Field, for what it's worth.
I think your post is worth more, for what it's worth.
Well, for that 3 game set in Colorado, Jeff Baker is going to crush Aaron Cook.
Quote from: PenFoe on July 02, 2009, 01:09:09 PM
Quote from: Slak on July 02, 2009, 12:55:52 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 02, 2009, 12:49:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 02, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
DPD.
Baker does have a career .902 OPS against lefties, for what it's worth.
Baker does have a career .601 OPS away from Coors Field, for what it's worth.
I think your post is worth more, for what it's worth.
Well, for that 3 game set in Colorado, Jeff Baker is going to crush Aaron Cook.
Aaron Cook is right-handed, for what it's worth.
Quote from: Eli on July 02, 2009, 01:12:06 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 02, 2009, 01:09:09 PM
Quote from: Slak on July 02, 2009, 12:55:52 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 02, 2009, 12:49:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on July 02, 2009, 12:44:45 PM
DPD.
Baker does have a career .902 OPS against lefties, for what it's worth.
Baker does have a career .601 OPS away from Coors Field, for what it's worth.
I think your post is worth more, for what it's worth.
Well, for that 3 game set in Colorado, Jeff Baker is going to crush Aaron Cook.
Aaron Cook is right-handed, for what it's worth.
<hits reset button>
Miles is unfortunately still on the team, but in other shitty Cub news, Farney to KC (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2247) as the carousel of Baltimore-KC-Cubs suck continues.
QuoteThe Cubs today traded infielder Ryan Freel to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named. Freel was designated for assignment on July 2. The Cubs got him from Baltimore for outfielder Joey Gathright on May 8.
Quote from: RV on July 06, 2009, 02:41:52 PM
Miles is unfortunately still on the team, but in other shitty Cub news, Farney to KC (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2247) as the carousel of Baltimore-KC-Cubs suck continues.
QuoteThe Cubs today traded infielder Ryan Freel to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named. Freel was designated for assignment on July 2. The Cubs got him from Baltimore for outfielder Joey Gathright on May 8.
I can't wait to start hating on the PTBNL.
He's only been back seven innings and already I want him to develop a scorching case of the clap.
Quote from: PenFoe on July 06, 2009, 02:49:54 PM
Quote from: RV on July 06, 2009, 02:41:52 PM
Miles is unfortunately still on the team, but in other shitty Cub news, Farney to KC (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2247) as the carousel of Baltimore-KC-Cubs suck continues.
QuoteThe Cubs today traded infielder Ryan Freel to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named. Freel was designated for assignment on July 2. The Cubs got him from Baltimore for outfielder Joey Gathright on May 8.
I can't wait to start hating on the PTBNL.
Roster slot of the damned.
No coincidence that Miles comes back and the offense could only muster four hits tonight. Get rid of this mother fucking midget before it is too late...
Quote from: BC on August 05, 2009, 09:17:19 PM
No coincidence that Miles comes back and the offense could only muster four hits tonight. Get rid of this mother fucking midget before it is too late...
It's actually the definition of a coincidence.
FUCK
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 11, 2009, 10:06:13 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on August 11, 2009, 10:03:15 PM
Quote from: flannj on August 11, 2009, 10:00:36 PM
FUCK
Did you really expect him to get a hit?
I expected him to see more than one pitch.
I go in expecting one pitch fail when that douchebag is at the plate. I don't think I hated him this much when he was in St. Louis.
I can't believe that there aren't at least 10 middle infielders in the farm system who would be better at the shortstop position than Aaron Miles. Hell, I bet that the guy who replaced Yosh in the clubhouse would be better than Miles. I bet the brother of the girl who dates the nephew of the guy who replaced Yosh would be better.
Quote from: CBStew on August 18, 2009, 09:14:13 AM
I can't believe that there aren't at least 10 middle infielders in the farm system who would be better at the shortstop position than Aaron Miles. Hell, I bet that the guy who replaced Yosh in the clubhouse would be better than Miles. I bet the brother of the girl who dates the nephew of the guy who replaced Yosh would be better.
I like Miles because he makes me feel like even I could make it onto a big league roster.
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2009, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: CBStew on August 18, 2009, 09:14:13 AM
I can't believe that there aren't at least 10 middle infielders in the farm system who would be better at the shortstop position than Aaron Miles. Hell, I bet that the guy who replaced Yosh in the clubhouse would be better than Miles. I bet the brother of the girl who dates the nephew of the guy who replaced Yosh would be better.
I like Miles because he makes me feel like even I could make it onto a big league roster.
It's funny how he went from a 99 OPS+ when he was with St. Louis to 23 this year. It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
He's a good manager with a solid coaching staff?
Quote from: Eli on August 18, 2009, 09:27:55 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
He's a good manager with a solid coaching medical staff?
Missed it by that much.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2009, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: CBStew on August 18, 2009, 09:14:13 AM
I can't believe that there aren't at least 10 middle infielders in the farm system who would be better at the shortstop position than Aaron Miles. Hell, I bet that the guy who replaced Yosh in the clubhouse would be better than Miles. I bet the brother of the girl who dates the nephew of the guy who replaced Yosh would be better.
I like Miles because he makes me feel like even I could make it onto a big league roster.
It's funny how he went from a 99 OPS+ when he was with St. Louis to 23 this year. It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
Holy shit,
23? I didn't know it could go that low. For some perspective, their worst years with the Cubs:
Neifi put up a 53 in 2006
RonCe put up a 55 in 2006
Macias put up a 52 in 2005
Miles is more than twice as bad as those ingrown chodehairs. Sweet sassy molassey.
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2009, 09:31:13 AM
Holy shit, 23? I didn't know it could go that low. For some perspective, their worst years with the Cubs:
Up until recently, Yuniesky Betancourt had put up a -11 OPS+ during his time with the Royals.
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2009, 09:31:13 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2009, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: CBStew on August 18, 2009, 09:14:13 AM
I can't believe that there aren't at least 10 middle infielders in the farm system who would be better at the shortstop position than Aaron Miles. Hell, I bet that the guy who replaced Yosh in the clubhouse would be better than Miles. I bet the brother of the girl who dates the nephew of the guy who replaced Yosh would be better.
I like Miles because he makes me feel like even I could make it onto a big league roster.
It's funny how he went from a 99 OPS+ when he was with St. Louis to 23 this year. It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
Holy shit, 23? I didn't know it could go that low. For some perspective, their worst years with the Cubs:
Neifi put up a 53 in 2006
RonCe put up a 55 in 2006
Macias put up a 52 in 2005
Miles is more than twice as bad as those ingrown chodehairs. Sweet sassy molassey.
Wouldn't the scale be logarithmic? 23 isn't twice as worse as 46. It's like 5 or 6 times worse because of the curve of the scale, no?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:47:05 AM
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2009, 09:31:13 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2009, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: CBStew on August 18, 2009, 09:14:13 AM
I can't believe that there aren't at least 10 middle infielders in the farm system who would be better at the shortstop position than Aaron Miles. Hell, I bet that the guy who replaced Yosh in the clubhouse would be better than Miles. I bet the brother of the girl who dates the nephew of the guy who replaced Yosh would be better.
I like Miles because he makes me feel like even I could make it onto a big league roster.
It's funny how he went from a 99 OPS+ when he was with St. Louis to 23 this year. It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
Holy shit, 23? I didn't know it could go that low. For some perspective, their worst years with the Cubs:
Neifi put up a 53 in 2006
RonCe put up a 55 in 2006
Macias put up a 52 in 2005
Miles is more than twice as bad as those ingrown chodehairs. Sweet sassy molassey.
Wouldn't the scale be logarithmic? 23 isn't twice as worse as 46. It's like 5 or 6 times worse because of the curve of the scale, no?
You never fail at ruining things.
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2009, 10:00:59 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:47:05 AM
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2009, 09:31:13 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2009, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: CBStew on August 18, 2009, 09:14:13 AM
I can't believe that there aren't at least 10 middle infielders in the farm system who would be better at the shortstop position than Aaron Miles. Hell, I bet that the guy who replaced Yosh in the clubhouse would be better than Miles. I bet the brother of the girl who dates the nephew of the guy who replaced Yosh would be better.
I like Miles because he makes me feel like even I could make it onto a big league roster.
It's funny how he went from a 99 OPS+ when he was with St. Louis to 23 this year. It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
Holy shit, 23? I didn't know it could go that low. For some perspective, their worst years with the Cubs:
Neifi put up a 53 in 2006
RonCe put up a 55 in 2006
Macias put up a 52 in 2005
Miles is more than twice as bad as those ingrown chodehairs. Sweet sassy molassey.
Wouldn't the scale be logarithmic? 23 isn't twice as worse as 46. It's like 5 or 6 times worse because of the curve of the scale, no?
You never fail at ruining things.
Ruining? Was was trying to make you feel even better by saying that Miles is worse than you thought. By multiples!
Quote from: Fork on August 18, 2009, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 18, 2009, 09:27:55 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 18, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
It's almost as if there was something about playing for Tony LaRussa that enhances your abilities.
He's a good manager with a solid coaching medical staff?
Missed it by that much.
I think that you meant pharmaceutical
The Mendoza Line:
The term is named for former shortstop Mario Mendoza, a flashy defensive player but a poor hitter who struggled at the plate. Although Mendoza's batting average was .215 lifetime,[1] he was known as a sub-.200 hitter whose average frequently fell into the .170 to .180 range during any particular year. That proved to be true in 1979 when Mendoza managed to finish the year with a meager .198 average. Baseball legend George Brett is believed to have coined the term early in that season when asked about his own batting average.[2] Brett is said to have remarked "The first thing I look for in the Sunday papers is who is below the Mendoza line".[3] Bruce Bochy and Tom Paciorek have also been credited as creators of the expression.[4]
Baseball-reference.com has this fucker's OPS+ for the season at 20.
The next guy up on the OPS+ list that has had more than 125 at-bats this season is Alex Gonzalez from the Reds, with a beautiful OPS+ of 43.
My goodness, Aaron Miles FUCKING SUCKS...
I couldn't think of anywhere else to put this, so I went with a thread where even a guy batting .207/.287/.266 could look like an All-Star compared to Miles. Did anyone see Alexi Casilla's ridiculous play last night (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6308351)?
Quote from: Weebs on August 27, 2009, 07:26:18 AM
I couldn't think of anywhere else to put this, so I went with a thread where even a guy batting .207/.287/.266 could look like an All-Star compared to Miles. Did anyone see Alexi Casilla's ridiculous play last night (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6308351)?
What about this ridiculous play? (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6308029)
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on August 27, 2009, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 27, 2009, 07:26:18 AM
I couldn't think of anywhere else to put this, so I went with a thread where even a guy batting .207/.287/.266 could look like an All-Star compared to Miles. Did anyone see Alexi Casilla's ridiculous play last night (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6308351)?
What about this ridiculous play? (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6308029)
Is this like the baseball version of getting "rick-rolled"?
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
Quote from: PenFoe on September 04, 2009, 01:13:27 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
I just want to tip my cap to whoever it was who christened this chode "Patient Zero of Suck".
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
According to FanGraphs' Win Values, Miles' overall production has been worth 13.6 fewer runs than a replacement player in 2009, making him worth negative 6.1 million dollars to the Cubs with a month yet to play.
Only 6 players have been worth less to this point this season: Yuniesky Betancourt (-$8.8mm), Gary Matthews Jr. (-$8.6mm), Jose Guillen* (-$8.4mm), Brian Giles (-$7.3mm), Delmon Young (-$6.4mm) and Josh Geer (-$6.4mm).
This brings Miles' overall career value to a grand total of $1.2 million in 6+ MLB seasons.
*That's "ASor with a glove" for the Internet Chuck aficionados out there. ASor without a glove has been worth -$2.7mm.
Quote from: PenFoe on September 04, 2009, 01:13:27 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
A lot of it is coincidental, if you break out the record by plate appearances.
PA W L W%
5 4 1 0.800
4 8 7 0.533
3 3 11 0.214
2 1 3 0.250
1 8 17 0.320
0 43 27 0.614
So GoDR's statistic is flawed as it assigns responsibility for a lot of losses where Miles came in late in the game as a pinch hitter/replacement.
But make no mistake about it, Aaron Miles has had one of the worst years among any player in the Majors. Thankfully there are actual statistics for this sort of thing.
Name Team Batting Fielding Replacement Positional RAR WAR Dollars
Vernon Wells Blue Jays -11.7 -18.9 18.8 1.9 -10.0 -1.0 ($4.5)
Jon Garland - - - -12.5 2.1 0.0 -10.4 -1.0 ($4.7)
Alexi Casilla Twins -13.7 -7.8 8.1 1.1 -12.3 -1.2 ($5.5)
Aaron Miles Cubs -17.2 -3.0 5.3 1.3 -13.6 -1.4 ($6.1)
Delmon Young Twins -9.5 -10.7 10.3 -4.3 -14.3 -1.4 ($6.4)
Brian Giles Padres -14.1 -7.9 8.5 -2.8 -16.3 -1.6 ($7.3)
Jose Guillen Royals -6.3 -18.4 10.4 -4.4 -18.7 -1.9 ($8.4)
Gary Matthews Jr. Angels -8.2 -20.8 10.6 -0.8 -19.2 -1.9 ($8.6)
Yuniesky Betancourt - - - -20.9 -17.3 13.6 5.0 -19.6 -2.0 ($8.8)So, had Hendry picked some odd shlub out of AAA and given him Miles' spot, the Cubs would've won an extra ballgame or two. His WPA of -2.00 backs that figure up. Hilariously/sadly, Miles is only making about $2.2 mil for the year, yet he's being overpaid by about $8 mil.
Beaten like the red-headed step child that I am.
Quote from: ChuckD on September 04, 2009, 01:38:02 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 04, 2009, 01:13:27 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
A lot of it is coincidental, if you break out the record by plate appearances.
PA W L W%
5 4 1 0.800
4 8 7 0.533
3 3 11 0.214
2 1 3 0.250
1 8 17 0.320
0 43 27 0.614
So GoDR's statistic is flawed as it assigns responsibility for a lot of losses where Miles came in late in the game as a pinch hitter/replacement.
But make no mistake about it, Aaron Miles has had one of the worst years among any player in the Majors. Thankfully there are actual statistics for this sort of thing.
Name Team Batting Fielding Replacement Positional RAR WAR Dollars
Vernon Wells Blue Jays -11.7 -18.9 18.8 1.9 -10.0 -1.0 ($4.5)
Jon Garland - - - -12.5 2.1 0.0 -10.4 -1.0 ($4.7)
Alexi Casilla Twins -13.7 -7.8 8.1 1.1 -12.3 -1.2 ($5.5)
Aaron Miles Cubs -17.2 -3.0 5.3 1.3 -13.6 -1.4 ($6.1)
Delmon Young Twins -9.5 -10.7 10.3 -4.3 -14.3 -1.4 ($6.4)
Brian Giles Padres -14.1 -7.9 8.5 -2.8 -16.3 -1.6 ($7.3)
Jose Guillen Royals -6.3 -18.4 10.4 -4.4 -18.7 -1.9 ($8.4)
Gary Matthews Jr. Angels -8.2 -20.8 10.6 -0.8 -19.2 -1.9 ($8.6)
Yuniesky Betancourt - - - -20.9 -17.3 13.6 5.0 -19.6 -2.0 ($8.8)
So, had Hendry picked some odd shlub out of AAA and given him Miles' spot, the Cubs would've won an extra ballgame or two. His WPA of -2.00 backs that figure up. Hilariously/sadly, Miles is only making about $2.2 mil for the year, yet he's being overpaid by about $8 mil.
Beaten like the red-headed step child that I am.
It's a lot funnier when you don't break it down...
Quote from: ChuckD on September 04, 2009, 01:38:02 PM
Beaten like the red-headed step child that I am.
Sometimes I love ChuckD
too much.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 04, 2009, 01:42:32 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on September 04, 2009, 01:38:02 PM
Beaten like the red-headed step child that I am.
Sometimes I love ChuckD too much.
If only my parents loved me just enough.
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 04, 2009, 01:13:27 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
I just want to tip my cap to whoever it was who christened this chode "Patient Zero of Suck".
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6959.msg187841#msg187841 (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6959.msg187841#msg187841)
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 04, 2009, 01:50:35 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 04, 2009, 01:13:27 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
I just want to tip my cap to whoever it was who christened this chode "Patient Zero of Suck".
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6959.msg187841#msg187841 (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6959.msg187841#msg187841)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HXP2Z5GXFO8/SnNPBiuQuEI/AAAAAAAAGpQ/3w1Qk4V26LE/s400/tip+of+the+hat.gif)
I move this thread be destroyed by being burned and buried under U.S. Commiscular Park Field.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on September 04, 2009, 08:00:42 PM
I move this thread be destroyed by being burned and buried under U.S. Commiscular Park Field.
Right next to Aaron Miles's corpse.
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 04, 2009, 01:13:27 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
I just want to tip my cap to whoever it was who christened this chode "Patient Zero of Suck".
And what might be the perimeter of that be?
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:55:52 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 04, 2009, 01:50:35 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 04, 2009, 01:13:27 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Dave Rosello on September 04, 2009, 01:00:43 PM
I can't let this go because it's just simply so hard to believe one shitty player can make this much of a difference. But at this point it can't be called a coincidence.
Thru yesterday's game:
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles played: 24-38 (.387)
2009 Cubs in games Aaron Miles did not play: 43-27 (.614)
I'd still say it's pretty coincidental, but it's hilarious.
I just want to tip my cap to whoever it was who christened this chode "Patient Zero of Suck".
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6959.msg187841#msg187841 (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6959.msg187841#msg187841)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HXP2Z5GXFO8/SnNPBiuQuEI/AAAAAAAAGpQ/3w1Qk4V26LE/s400/tip+of+the+hat.gif)
Whoa... Hold the phone here. When I posted Miles' record, it was pretty bad. But since then, the Cubs have gone 6-5 without him and 3-7 with him. Just release the asshole already.
IT GOT A HIT AND SCORED A RUN!!!!!!!
Even so, today's Miles appearance is just his seventh in September. The Cubs are 3-4 when Miles appears and 7-0 when he doesn't.
Quote from: Brownie on September 16, 2009, 10:28:53 PM
Even so, today's Miles appearance is just his seventh in September. The Cubs are 3-4 when Miles appears and 7-0 when he doesn't.
Which means that Lou uses him when it doesn't make any difference
Top of the 9th? Tie game, runners on 1st and 2nd? 2 out? And Aaron Miles is Lou's choice to pinch-hit? Was Baker suspended too? Does Lou have money riding on this game with the Genius? Question marks?
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can.""
Quote from: BH on October 06, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can.""
I know this isn't the NFL, but don't most of these guy play at least a little banged up?
What a goddamn cockrag this guy is.
Quote from: BH on October 06, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can.""
Particularly those fans (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2794) who
respect him as a
man.
Quote from: BH on October 06, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans Wives can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can.""
Nobody stays married to a shitty baseball player'd
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 06, 2009, 11:27:36 AM
Quote from: BH on October 06, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can.""
Particularly those fans (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2794) who respect him as a man.
No way he gets out of that hotel room alive if he's 99% healthy.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 06, 2009, 11:27:36 AM
Quote from: BH on October 06, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can.""
Particularly those fans (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2794) who respect him as a man.
Instead of just linking to my name, how about linking to where I actually said I "respect him as a man."
That's some real shoddy Thrillwork. You're just mailing it in now, turdbreath.
Quote from: MAD on October 06, 2009, 11:32:49 AM
Instead of just linking to my name, how about linking to where I actually said I "respect him as a man."
How about: I'm not your monkey, Paddy?
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 06, 2009, 11:54:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on October 06, 2009, 11:32:49 AM
Instead of just linking to my name, how about linking to where I actually said I "respect him as a man."
How about: I'm not your monkey, Paddy?
Aren't you the functional Desipio equivalent of the Sheriff of Paddy's?
Quote from: MAD on October 06, 2009, 11:32:49 AM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 06, 2009, 11:27:36 AM
Quote from: BH on October 06, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can.""
Particularly those fans (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2794) who respect him as a man.
Instead of just linking to my name, how about linking to where I actually said I "respect him as a man."
That's some real shoddy Thrillwork. You're just mailing it in now, turdbreath.
How would someone post a link to a conversation you and I had at the Mutiny?
Quote from: BH on October 06, 2009, 11:19:46 AM
Bump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-03-cubs-dbacks-chicago-oct03,0,3289676.story
Miles sucked because of injuries. And his divorce.
""The fans can be won back pretty quickly," he said. "I've had a tough year. I definitely feel (management) gave me a good chance, but the injuries have gotten in the way. I've had a tough year personally off the field too (with a divorce).""
""The key thing is I'm a player that needs to be 100 percent and needs to be able to keep up my strength," he said. "I have to get everything out of my body that I can I was a lot better when I was on the juice in St. Louis.""
Here is what Jim Hendry said when asked if a middle infielder were a priority this winter: (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2899)
"Not necessarily. I'm very happy with Ryan. Theriot's a winning-type player. He didn't play quite as well late when we were out of it as he did the previous year, but he gives you 110 (percent) every day. You win a lot of baseball games with him. I thought Baker did a really good job after we got him. He gives you a lot of protection. He plays well at second. I think Mike Fontenot was a guy, he'd be the first to tell you, that he had a disappointing year. We certainly need him to bounce back. We've got (Andres) Blanco, who's a great defender. It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
Quote from: R-V on November 10, 2009, 01:29:51 PM
Here is what Jim Hendry said when asked if a middle infielder were a priority this winter: (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2899)
"Not necessarily. I'm very happy with Ryan. Theriot's a winning-type player. He didn't play quite as well late when we were out of it as he did the previous year, but he gives you 110 (percent) every day. You win a lot of baseball games with him. I thought Baker did a really good job after we got him. He gives you a lot of protection. He plays well at second. I think Mike Fontenot was a guy, he'd be the first to tell you, that he had a disappointing year. We certainly need him to bounce back. We've got (Andres) Blanco, who's a great defender. It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
The Mike Fontenot contribution to this pile of crap.
Quote from: Waco Kid on November 10, 2009, 01:52:32 PM
Quote from: R-V on November 10, 2009, 01:29:51 PM
Here is what Jim Hendry said when asked if a middle infielder were a priority this winter: (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2899)
"Not necessarily. I'm very happy with Ryan. Theriot's a winning-type player. He didn't play quite as well late when we were out of it as he did the previous year, but he gives you 110 (percent) every day. You win a lot of baseball games with him. I thought Baker did a really good job after we got him. He gives you a lot of protection. He plays well at second. I think Mike Fontenot was a guy, he'd be the first to tell you, that he had a disappointing year. We certainly need him to bounce back. We've got (Andres) Blanco, who's a great defender. It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
The Mike Fontenot contribution to this pile of crap.
I think it's wonderful that Mike Fontenot's best skill is admitting that he sucks.
So Miles was awful because his wife left him?
What was Fontenot's excuse, did Jim Edmonds take his dog with him?
I'm going to keep telling myself that Hendry is only saying all of this in order to drive up Miles' trade value so he can unload him.
And if that doesn't work I'll just take a hammer to my nuts, that way I can get myself ready for the feeling I get watching another year of Hobbits in the middle infield.
Quote from: ChuckD on November 10, 2009, 01:54:54 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on November 10, 2009, 01:52:32 PM
Quote from: R-V on November 10, 2009, 01:29:51 PM
Here is what Jim Hendry said when asked if a middle infielder were a priority this winter: (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2899)
"Not necessarily. I'm very happy with Ryan. Theriot's a winning-type player. He didn't play quite as well late when we were out of it as he did the previous year, but he gives you 110 (percent) every day. You win a lot of baseball games with him. I thought Baker did a really good job after we got him. He gives you a lot of protection. He plays well at second. I think Mike Fontenot was a guy, he'd be the first to tell you, that he had a disappointing year. We certainly need him to bounce back. We've got (Andres) Blanco, who's a great defender. It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
The Mike Fontenot contribution to this pile of crap.
I think it's wonderful that Mike Fontenot's best skill is admitting that he sucks.
He didn't say it was his
best skill. It's just
a skill. He has others. It's really hard to tell which one is his best.
Quote from: R-V on November 10, 2009, 01:29:51 PM
Here is what Jim Hendry said when asked if a middle infielder were a priority this winter: (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2899)
"Not necessarily. I'm very happy with Ryan. Theriot's a winning-type player. He didn't play quite as well late when we were out of it as he did the previous year, but he gives you 110 (percent) every day. You win a lot of baseball games with him. I thought Baker did a really good job after we got him. He gives you a lot of protection. He plays well at second. I think Mike Fontenot was a guy, he'd be the first to tell you, that he had a disappointing year. We certainly need him to bounce back. We've got (Andres) Blanco, who's a great defender. It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
How do you bounce back to a place where you've never been?
I long for the day when I see Aaron Miles' name in the Dead Pool thread.
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:42:22 AM
I long for the day when I see Aaron Miles' name in the Dead Pool thread.
Don't you think The Greatest Thread Ever would suffice?
Quote from: PenFoe on November 11, 2009, 10:43:33 AM
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:42:22 AM
I long for the day when I see Aaron Miles' name in the Dead Pool thread.
Don't you think The Greatest Thread Ever would suffice?
Huey has too much
respect for Miles to want to watch him suffer through a post-baseball existence.
Quote from: PenFoe on November 11, 2009, 10:43:33 AM
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:42:22 AM
I long for the day when I see Aaron Miles' name in the Dead Pool thread.
Don't you think The Greatest Thread Ever would suffice?
Nope. Death is the only option.
DO YOU HEAR ME, BANANAHANDS?
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:45:51 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 11, 2009, 10:43:33 AM
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:42:22 AM
I long for the day when I see Aaron Miles' name in the Dead Pool thread.
Don't you think The Greatest Thread Ever would suffice?
Nope. Death is the only option.
DO YOU HEAR ME, BANANAHANDS?
I thought that was PenFoe. Or possibly butthead. Which one do we call BH?
Quote from: JD on November 11, 2009, 11:28:46 AM
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:45:51 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 11, 2009, 10:43:33 AM
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:42:22 AM
I long for the day when I see Aaron Miles' name in the Dead Pool thread.
Don't you think The Greatest Thread Ever would suffice?
Nope. Death is the only option.
DO YOU HEAR ME, BANANAHANDS?
I thought that was PenFoe. Or possibly butthead. Which one do we call BH?
That'd be OldSyleMan.
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 11:30:52 AM
Quote from: JD on November 11, 2009, 11:28:46 AM
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:45:51 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 11, 2009, 10:43:33 AM
Quote from: MAD on November 11, 2009, 10:42:22 AM
I long for the day when I see Aaron Miles' name in the Dead Pool thread.
Don't you think The Greatest Thread Ever would suffice?
Nope. Death is the only option.
DO YOU HEAR ME, BANANAHANDS?
I thought that was PenFoe. Or possibly butthead. Which one do we call BH?
That'd be OldSyleMan.
What do we call OldSyloMan, then?
"It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
A "poor year"? Michael Jackson had a better year than Miles.
Quote from: CBStew on November 11, 2009, 12:58:23 PM
"It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
A "poor year"? Michael Jackson had a better year than Miles.
He touched a lot of people?
Quote from: PenFoe on November 11, 2009, 01:05:06 PM
Quote from: CBStew on November 11, 2009, 12:58:23 PM
"It's no secret that (Aaron) Miles had just a tremendous hiccup and a poor year after two really good years at St. Louis."
A "poor year"? Michael Jackson had a better year than Miles.
He touched a lot of people?
That's our Pen!