Last two games: 4 hits, 2 walks, 2 triples, and a mammoth shot for all of us to win the game vs. LaTroy Hawkins. I like this dude
I came here to start a Dexter Fowler thread.
Good work.
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
I don't want to go all Eli on you, but c'mon guys: we're five games in, for fuck sake.
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 08:22:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
I don't want to go all Eli on you, but c'mon guys: we're five games in, for fuck sake.
Yeah, but Fowler's career numbers (particularly OPB) indicate that this sort of thing will be a thing.
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 08:37:59 AM
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 08:22:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
I don't want to go all Eli on you, but c'mon guys: we're five games in, for fuck sake.
Yeah, but Fowler's career numbers (particularly OPB) indicate that this sort of thing will be a thing.
I'm happy to have him, but Fowler has been, until now, offensively speaking, very slightly above average. For a CF, that's pretty nice, but not exactly setting anything on fire. At his age, he's probably not going to get a hell of a lot better than he has been up to this point, either. He's a decent part of a good team, but in years to come we're not going to be fondly reminiscing over the Dexter Fowler era.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, he's no Reed Johnson.
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 08:55:58 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 08:37:59 AM
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 08:22:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
I don't want to go all Eli on you, but c'mon guys: we're five games in, for fuck sake.
Yeah, but Fowler's career numbers (particularly OPB) indicate that this sort of thing will be a thing.
I'm happy to have him, but Fowler has been, until now, offensively speaking, very slightly above average. For a CF, that's pretty nice, but not exactly setting anything on fire. At his age, he's probably not going to get a hell of a lot better than he has been up to this point, either. He's a decent part of a good team, but in years to come we're not going to be fondly reminiscing over the Dexter Fowler era.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, he's no Reed Johnson.
I think that might be precisely what he is and I think's it's a good thing.
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 08:55:58 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 08:37:59 AM
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 08:22:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
I don't want to go all Eli on you, but c'mon guys: we're five games in, for fuck sake.
Yeah, but Fowler's career numbers (particularly OPB) indicate that this sort of thing will be a thing.
I'm happy to have him, but Fowler has been, until now, offensively speaking, very slightly above average. For a CF, that's pretty nice, but not exactly setting anything on fire. At his age, he's probably not going to get a hell of a lot better than he has been up to this point, either. He's a decent part of a good team, but in years to come we're not going to be fondly reminiscing over the Dexter Fowler era.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, he's no Reed Johnson.
Yeah I'm not freaking out over 5 games of Sam Fuld here. Fowler's numbers indicate he's a guy that gets on base a lot and just in general provides above average offense from CF, which is more than the Cubs have gotten there in recent memory. He's undoubtedly a useful player. Splooge threads have been started for a hell of a lot less, son.
I will not sit here, in AMERICA, and have some foreigner tell me when I can and cannot splooge. Maybe in your socialist hellhole you have to preserve your splooge lest the surplus be commandeered and given to some asshole who hasn't even worked enough to deserve to splooge, but here we splooge when and however much we want. This is why you lost the war.
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
The guy who has yet to raise his AA OPS above .640 in 40 games there?
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
I assume you're just baiting me, so I won't bother.
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
I assume you're just baiting me, so I won't bother.
I landed a bigger beltless fish.
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 10:08:19 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
I assume you're just baiting me, so I won't bother.
I landed a bigger beltless fish.
Almora should be a decent guy to keep the seat warm for a year until McKinney is ready.
Who will then keep it warm until Gleybar Torres transitions to CF.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 11:45:28 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 10:08:19 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
I assume you're just baiting me, so I won't bother.
I landed a bigger beltless fish.
Almora should be a decent guy to keep the seat warm for a year until McKinney is ready.
Who will then keep it warm until Gleybar Torres transitions to CF.
I know we're joking here, but McKinney is pretty much restricted to LF defensively, no?
Quote from: R-V on April 13, 2015, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 11:45:28 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 10:08:19 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
I assume you're just baiting me, so I won't bother.
I landed a bigger beltless fish.
Almora should be a decent guy to keep the seat warm for a year until McKinney is ready.
Who will then keep it warm until Gleybar Torres transitions to CF.
I know we're joking here, but McKinney is pretty much restricted to LF defensively, no?
Yeah, or Japan.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 13, 2015, 11:54:50 AM
Quote from: R-V on April 13, 2015, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 11:45:28 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 10:08:19 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
I assume you're just baiting me, so I won't bother.
I landed a bigger beltless fish.
Almora should be a decent guy to keep the seat warm for a year until McKinney is ready.
Who will then keep it warm until Gleybar Torres transitions to CF.
I know we're joking here, but McKinney is pretty much restricted to LF defensively, no?
Yeah, or Japan.
I'd wish more for McKinney than to fulfill my half-assed comp of Matt Murton, but I'd also really enjoy seeing Apex deal with another Matt Murton.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:05:42 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 13, 2015, 11:54:50 AM
Quote from: R-V on April 13, 2015, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 11:45:28 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 10:08:19 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:17:55 AM
Besides, this is all just warmup splooge for the decade-long Peter Northfest we'll have over Almora.
I assume you're just baiting me, so I won't bother.
I landed a bigger beltless fish.
Almora should be a decent guy to keep the seat warm for a year until McKinney is ready.
Who will then keep it warm until Gleybar Torres transitions to CF.
I know we're joking here, but McKinney is pretty much restricted to LF defensively, no?
Yeah, or Japan.
I'd wish more for McKinney than to fulfill my half-assed comp of Matt Murton, but I'd also really enjoy seeing Apex deal with another Matt Murton.
I was kind of surprised to see McKinney start the season back in A ball. Maybe they're looking for more pop out of his bat.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Yeah but god forbid you splooge over maybe solving that problem for a year or two with an above average player like Dexter Fowler. Don't you do it, TJ. We have
standards
He hit a homer that gave me a boner, but I think the Dexter Fowler splooge thread may be a bit premature.
But I do agree with Pex, that is precisely what Fowler is and I'm okay with that until he's unseated by Almora who is unseated by McKinney who's then unseated by Vogelbach.
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Where's Juan Pierre? (ball is on the tee)
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:43:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Where's Juan Pierre? (ball is on the tee)
You're an awful human being.
There's a splooge thread on this goddamn messageboard for Josh Vitters and Darwin Barney and Scott Fucking Feldman but the one for the CF with an OPS+ of 119 last in two of the last three years, whose OBP hasn't gone below .347 in his entire career, and who just hit a game winning homerun off of LaTroy FUCKING HAWKINS IS PREMATURE? I WILL KILL YOU ALL.
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
We were being ironical.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
We were being ironical.
Ironic about Carlos Silva (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7301.0)? Tom fucking Gorzelanny (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6942.0)? Randy Wells (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6789.0)? Xavier Nady (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7196.0)?
Y'all either suck hard at irony or the goddamn Dexter Fowler splooge is more than warranted. I'll see every one of you in hell. Except for Tonks, who will be in European hell.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:51:19 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
We were being ironical.
Ironic about Carlos Silva (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7301.0)? Tom fucking Gorzelanny (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6942.0)? Randy Wells (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6789.0)? Xavier Nady (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7196.0)?
Y'all either suck hard at irony or the goddamn Dexter Fowler splooge is more than warranted. I'll see every one of you in hell. Except for Tonks, who will be in European hell.
I was dead serious about the Xavier Nady thread.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 12:54:53 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:51:19 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
We were being ironical.
Ironic about Carlos Silva (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7301.0)? Tom fucking Gorzelanny (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6942.0)? Randy Wells (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6789.0)? Xavier Nady (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7196.0)?
Y'all either suck hard at irony or the goddamn Dexter Fowler splooge is more than warranted. I'll see every one of you in hell. Except for Tonks, who will be in European hell.
I was dead serious about the Xavier Nady thread.
For proving my point, I let you live.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:43:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Where's Juan Pierre? (ball is on the tee)
Chuck,
I don't know, but I do know that I left out the 2007 version of Alfonso Soriano, who was as productive a Cubs centerfielder since at least the 2003 Patterson-Lofton tandem and probably since Jerome Walton won Rookie of the Year.
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:59:01 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:43:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Where's Juan Pierre? (ball is on the tee)
Chuck,
I don't know, but I do know that I left out the 2007 version of Alfonso Soriano, who was as productive a Cubs centerfielder since at least the 2003 Patterson-Lofton tandem and probably since Jerome Walton won Rookie of the Year.
Didn't Jock start most of 2007 in CF? I remember them trying Alf there until he nearly tore his quad in half and then they stuck him back in left. I think Jock got the most starts there in CF, but there's absolutely no way of proving this I guess.
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Honestly, I think you have to go back to Rick Monday.
So Tonk was all on board the Mike Olt Train as early as April 3rd, 2014:
Quote from: Tonker on April 03, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 03, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
FYS
"S"? Surely not "CBS".
Slak's the only OLTHATER round these parts, Stew. The rest of us (you included, I feel sure) worship the bloke.
But he'd like to caution any premature celebration over a proven major league player like Dexter Fowler. Hmm. What differences could one not between Olt and Fowler?
Never listen to the Welsh. Lousy bigots.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 01:00:42 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:59:01 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:43:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Where's Juan Pierre? (ball is on the tee)
Chuck,
I don't know, but I do know that I left out the 2007 version of Alfonso Soriano, who was as productive a Cubs centerfielder since at least the 2003 Patterson-Lofton tandem and probably since Jerome Walton won Rookie of the Year.
Didn't Jock start most of 2007 in CF? I remember them trying Alf there until he nearly tore his quad in half and then they stuck him back in left. I think Jock got the most starts there in CF, but there's absolutely no way of proving this I guess.
Per BBR, A Sor got 12 games in center in 2007 and then never again the rest of his career. In fact, those 12 games were the only 12 games he played in center his whole career. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/soriaal01.shtml
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
So Tonk was all on board the Mike Olt Train as early as April 3rd, 2014:
Quote from: Tonker on April 03, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 03, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
FYS
"S"? Surely not "CBS".
Slak's the only OLTHATER round these parts, Stew. The rest of us (you included, I feel sure) worship the bloke.
But he'd like to caution any premature celebration over a proven major league player like Dexter Fowler. Hmm. What differences could one not between Olt and Fowler?
Never listen to the Welsh. Lousy bigots.
You really need to get a job.
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 01:34:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
So Tonk was all on board the Mike Olt Train as early as April 3rd, 2014:
Quote from: Tonker on April 03, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 03, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
FYS
"S"? Surely not "CBS".
Slak's the only OLTHATER round these parts, Stew. The rest of us (you included, I feel sure) worship the bloke.
But he'd like to caution any premature celebration over a proven major league player like Dexter Fowler. Hmm. What differences could one not between Olt and Fowler?
Never listen to the Welsh. Lousy bigots.
You really need to get a job.
Hey! I don't have a job and you don't see me doing this sort of thing.
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 02:22:00 PM
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2015, 01:34:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
So Tonk was all on board the Mike Olt Train as early as April 3rd, 2014:
Quote from: Tonker on April 03, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 03, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
FYS
"S"? Surely not "CBS".
Slak's the only OLTHATER round these parts, Stew. The rest of us (you included, I feel sure) worship the bloke.
But he'd like to caution any premature celebration over a proven major league player like Dexter Fowler. Hmm. What differences could one not between Olt and Fowler?
Never listen to the Welsh. Lousy bigots.
You really need to get a job.
Hey! I don't have a job and you don't see me doing this sort of thing.
I'm gainfully employed, I just found the notion of Desipio suddenly having some kind of reserve or rationale behind the creation of Splooge threads absurd, and it's a slow Monday.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:43:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 13, 2015, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 07:36:53 AM
So this is what having an actual leadoff hitter feels like...who knew?
And to get actual production from center field for the first time in ages seems nice. Outside of a half season of Edmonds in '08 that left me feeling as confused and dirty as that one summer at Camp Winnebago I don't think the Cubs have had a center fielder worth a shit since...fuck. I don't know.
Since half a season of .300-hitting Corey Patterson followed by half a season of Kenny Lofton?
Or Gary Matthews Jr?
Or the vaunted 1998 Lance Johnson-Brant Brown centerfield platoon?
Or Brian McRae?
Or 1992 Sammy Sosa (fewer than 10 homers), with Dwight Smith in left and Andre Dawson in right?
Or 1989 Jerome Walton?
Or 1987 Dave Martinez?
Or 1984 Bobby Dernier?
Center field has been kind of a problem, no?
Where's Juan Pierre? (ball is on the tee)
Wrong. The ball is being carefully rolled down the foul line.
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Harding not much of a fan of Bettencourt apparently
Quote from: thehawk on April 13, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Harding not much of a fan of Bettencourt apparently
Sorry - I swapped out the image, so now you look like a raving lunatic.
Let's face it. We're all such cynical assholes that it doesn't take much for any of us to see something good from a player, no matter how short the period of awesomeness, to blow our collective wads repeatedly in a dark corner. We don't have to be happy with it when we look back on our lives. We can see it for the momentary lapse of reason that it was and move on.
Fowler will probably get 5 years/$100 million from someone in the off-season; this splooge will fade and we will find new ones. It's the cycle of life.
I enjoyed re-reading the Xavier Nady thread, for what it's worth.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 03:01:15 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 13, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Harding not much of a fan of Bettencourt apparently
Sorry - I swapped out the image, so now you look like a raving lunatic.
I was about to say the same thing he said.
Some asswipe on Fork's facebook said something about LaTroy posting above average WAR/FIP etc. as a Cub and I wanted to shoot him. No one ever said LaTroy's statistics sucked. Meatball or no, he had a 69% save percentage as a Cub and everyone of those blown saves was a nut punch. I have a right to hate that man, statistics be damned!
Quote from: Oleg on April 13, 2015, 03:02:30 PM
Let's face it. We're all such cynical assholes that it doesn't take much for any of us to see something good from a player, no matter how short the period of awesomeness, to blow our collective wads repeatedly in a dark corner. We don't have to be happy with it when we look back on our lives. We can see it for the momentary lapse of reason that it was and move on.
Fowler will probably get 5 years/$100 million from someone in the off-season; this splooge will fade and we will find new ones. It's the cycle of life.
This. Let's just bask in the glow of a center fielder who might not spike himself running the bases.
Quote from: PANK! on April 13, 2015, 03:11:08 PM
I enjoyed re-reading the Xavier Nady thread, for what it's worth.
#NEVERFORGET (http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300412116)
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 03:20:34 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 03:01:15 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 13, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Harding not much of a fan of Bettencourt apparently
Sorry - I swapped out the image, so now you look like a raving lunatic.
I was about to say the same thing he said.
Some asswipe on Fork's facebook said something about LaTroy posting above average WAR/FIP etc. as a Cub and I wanted to shoot him. No one ever said LaTroy's statistics sucked. Meatball or no, he had a 69% save percentage as a Cub and everyone of those blown saves was a nut punch. I have a right to hate that man, statistics be damned!
Hawkins was an asshole to the press while he was here, which is one of his redeeming qualities. The butthurt that ensued when he told the pool of writers, "I can do what you do. You can't do what I do," was so fantastically beautiful that I defended him right up until the Offerhelmet Affair. I can't hate LaTroy. I'm usually mildly amused by his cockbaggery and amazed at his longevity. HGH is a helluva drug.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:51:19 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
We were being ironical.
Ironic about Carlos Silva (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7301.0)? Tom fucking Gorzelanny (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6942.0)? Randy Wells (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6789.0)? Xavier Nady (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7196.0)?
Y'all either suck hard at irony or the goddamn Dexter Fowler splooge is more than warranted. I'll see every one of you in hell. Except for Tonks, who will be in European hell.
Lol at citing the Gorzelanny thread, which was obviously completely 100% serious and didn't have a question mark in the title either.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 13, 2015, 03:36:22 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:51:19 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
We were being ironical.
Ironic about Carlos Silva (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7301.0)? Tom fucking Gorzelanny (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6942.0)? Randy Wells (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6789.0)? Xavier Nady (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7196.0)?
Y'all either suck hard at irony or the goddamn Dexter Fowler splooge is more than warranted. I'll see every one of you in hell. Except for Tonks, who will be in European hell.
Lol at citing the Gorzelanny thread, which was obviously completely 100% serious and didn't have a question mark in the title either.
I was so hoping to find a GARBANZO BEANZ drop in there but, alas, was sadly disappointed.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 13, 2015, 03:27:26 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 03:20:34 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 03:01:15 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 13, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Harding not much of a fan of Bettencourt apparently
Sorry - I swapped out the image, so now you look like a raving lunatic.
I was about to say the same thing he said.
Some asswipe on Fork's facebook said something about LaTroy posting above average WAR/FIP etc. as a Cub and I wanted to shoot him. No one ever said LaTroy's statistics sucked. Meatball or no, he had a 69% save percentage as a Cub and everyone of those blown saves was a nut punch. I have a right to hate that man, statistics be damned!
Hawkins was an asshole to the press while he was here, which is one of his redeeming qualities. The butthurt that ensued when he told the pool of writers, "I can do what you do. You can't do what I do," was so fantastically beautiful that I defended him right up until the Offerhelmet Affair. I can't hate LaTroy. I'm usually mildly amused by his cockbaggery and amazed at his longevity. HGH is a helluva drug.
Much as I loathe the Chicago media, my hatred of them does not outweigh my desire to see the team make the playoffs. LaTroy can screw.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
So Tonk was all on board the Mike Olt Train as early as April 3rd, 2014:
Quote from: Tonker on April 03, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 03, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
FYS
"S"? Surely not "CBS".
Slak's the only OLTHATER round these parts, Stew. The rest of us (you included, I feel sure) worship the bloke.
But he'd like to caution any premature celebration over a proven major league player like Dexter Fowler. Hmm. What differences could one not between Olt and Fowler?
Never listen to the Welsh. Lousy bigots.
People here like Mike Olt? Christ.
Quote from: PANK! on April 13, 2015, 03:48:38 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 13, 2015, 03:36:22 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:51:19 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 13, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
AARON MILES GOT A FUCKING SPLOOGE THREAD
We were being ironical.
Ironic about Carlos Silva (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7301.0)? Tom fucking Gorzelanny (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6942.0)? Randy Wells (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6789.0)? Xavier Nady (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7196.0)?
Y'all either suck hard at irony or the goddamn Dexter Fowler splooge is more than warranted. I'll see every one of you in hell. Except for Tonks, who will be in European hell.
Lol at citing the Gorzelanny thread, which was obviously completely 100% serious and didn't have a question mark in the title either.
I was so hoping to find a GARBANZO BEANZ drop in there but, alas, was sadly disappointed.
I don't even remember where exactly that started. Desipio history is complicated and requires a PhD to understand. Master's degree, at least. How about just a bachelor's. Okay fine, a GED.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 04:18:03 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 13, 2015, 03:27:26 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 03:20:34 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 03:01:15 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 13, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Harding not much of a fan of Bettencourt apparently
Sorry - I swapped out the image, so now you look like a raving lunatic.
I was about to say the same thing he said.
Some asswipe on Fork's facebook said something about LaTroy posting above average WAR/FIP etc. as a Cub and I wanted to shoot him. No one ever said LaTroy's statistics sucked. Meatball or no, he had a 69% save percentage as a Cub and everyone of those blown saves was a nut punch. I have a right to hate that man, statistics be damned!
Hawkins was an asshole to the press while he was here, which is one of his redeeming qualities. The butthurt that ensued when he told the pool of writers, "I can do what you do. You can't do what I do," was so fantastically beautiful that I defended him right up until the Offerhelmet Affair. I can't hate LaTroy. I'm usually mildly amused by his cockbaggery and amazed at his longevity. HGH is a helluva drug.
Much as I loathe the Chicago media, my hatred of them does not outweigh my desire to see the team make the playoffs. LaTroy can screw.
Yeah, I know. But it's just funny because he's right. LaTroy could pay his way through journalism school on one paycheck, get a job writing at some publication and probably write and report circles around a guy like Gordo. And they were so fucking mad when he said it. I bet they still talk about it.
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Quote from: Slaky on April 13, 2015, 04:36:37 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
So Tonk was all on board the Mike Olt Train as early as April 3rd, 2014:
Quote from: Tonker on April 03, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 03, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
FYS
"S"? Surely not "CBS".
Slak's the only OLTHATER round these parts, Stew. The rest of us (you included, I feel sure) worship the bloke.
But he'd like to caution any premature celebration over a proven major league player like Dexter Fowler. Hmm. What differences could one not between Olt and Fowler?
Never listen to the Welsh. Lousy bigots.
People here like Mike Olt? Christ.
I'd like for him to be good. That's about as far as I'll go.
Plus, his girlfriend is the hottest of any Cubs player, major league or prospect, so there's that.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 05:25:23 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 13, 2015, 04:36:37 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 01:14:04 PM
So Tonk was all on board the Mike Olt Train as early as April 3rd, 2014:
Quote from: Tonker on April 03, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: R-V on April 03, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
FYS
"S"? Surely not "CBS".
Slak's the only OLTHATER round these parts, Stew. The rest of us (you included, I feel sure) worship the bloke.
But he'd like to caution any premature celebration over a proven major league player like Dexter Fowler. Hmm. What differences could one not between Olt and Fowler?
Never listen to the Welsh. Lousy bigots.
People here like Mike Olt? Christ.
I'd like for him to be good. That's about as far as I'll go.
Plus, his girlfriend is the hottest of any Cubs player, major league or prospect, so there's that.
(http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/MikeOltNurse.jpg)
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
I think Apex is the only one shown to be Soft on LaTroy and we've all more or less agreed he's not well.
Quote from: SKO on April 13, 2015, 07:00:18 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
I think Apex is the only one shown to be Soft on LaTroy and we've all more or less agreed he's not well.
Honestly, the only good thing to come out of all this is remembering when everyone thought that the Reds outfield of Kearns, Dunn, Pena/Griffey/Encarnacion was going institute a decade-long reign of terror in the NL.
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Unfortunately it pretty much is a representative sample.
You could have done so many more productive things with your life Stew.
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 09:34:31 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Unfortunately it pretty much is a representative sample.
You could have done so many more productive things with your life Stew.
I was trying to think of a more representative sample, and couldn't. Those two are pretty much your median Desipio chuckleheads.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 03:01:15 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 13, 2015, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
Dexter Fowler killed LaTroy Hawkins.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/803/0493484823.jpg)
Harding not much of a fan of Bettencourt apparently
Sorry - I swapped out the image, so now you look like a raving lunatic.
Its nice that you said 'now'
Quote from: Tonker on April 14, 2015, 03:22:53 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 09:34:31 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Unfortunately it pretty much is a representative sample.
You could have done so many more productive things with your life Stew.
I was trying to think of a more representative sample, and couldn't. Those two are pretty much your median Desipio chuckleheads.
Yeah. Definitely not your fringe Wheezers.
Quote from: Tonker on April 14, 2015, 03:22:53 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 09:34:31 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Unfortunately it pretty much is a representative sample.
You could have done so many more productive things with your life Stew.
I was trying to think of a more representative sample, and couldn't. Those two are pretty much your median Desipio chuckleheads.
Stew and Oleg didn't connect at one point? I might be misremembering but that would even further cover the demographic because - Jew.
Quote from: Tonker on April 14, 2015, 03:22:53 AM
I was trying to think of a more representative sample, and couldn't. Those two are pretty much your median Desipio chuckleheads.
I demand that Fork change his name to Median Desipio Chucklehead.
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Hey! What the fuck, man? That sushi dinner meant something to ME!
Quote from: Oleg on April 14, 2015, 09:39:36 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Hey! What the fuck, man? That sushi dinner meant something to ME!
He got tired of you asking if he'd adopt you.
Bump.
Quote from: Oleg on April 14, 2015, 09:39:36 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Hey! What the fuck, man? That sushi dinner meant something to ME!
Was that you? After the 5th beer I could have sworn that I was meeting with former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich.
Quote from: CBStew on April 17, 2015, 04:24:44 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 14, 2015, 09:39:36 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Hey! What the fuck, man? That sushi dinner meant something to ME!
Was that you? After the 5th beer I could have sworn that I was meeting with former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich.
This is the best thing I've read on the internet this week.
Quote from: CT III on April 17, 2015, 06:40:03 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 17, 2015, 04:24:44 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 14, 2015, 09:39:36 AM
Quote from: CBStew on April 13, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 13, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
God damn it, people. Are you slapdicks being soft on LaTroy? Fuck that guy ten thousand times. If I had a FIREBARN ready at the time, he'd have gone up like a Snork dipped in Todd Hundley's 180 proof sweat.
Bort is the only one here that has half a brain (besides me of course).
From some dead guy that used to show up here: (http://hirejimessian.com/2007/06/06/4-latroy-hawkins-do-everything-you-can-do-except-close-games/)
QuoteLow Point: Even though I had some bad moments during my time with the Cubs, I have to say that I never felt lower than toward the end of the 2004 season. Remember when we had a 1.5-game lead over the Giants for the NL Wild Card, and we were in New York facing the Mets with a three-run lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th? Yeah, sorry about that game-tying three-run bomb I served up to Victor Diaz. I guess you could argue that the blown save game them the chance to win that game in the bottom of the 11th inning 4-3, leaving us with only a half game lead in the Wild Card standings.
I tried to make up for it in my very next outing on September 29, 2004, when I came in against the Reds with a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th at Wrigley. We were tied with the Giants for the Wild Card before the game. I got the first two outs, and everyone thought we might jump into the lead. And then I gave up a triple and a double to tie the game. That set up a two-run, 12th-inning home run by Austin Kearns. We lost 4-3, lost the Wild Card lead, and never recovered.
What the fuck is wrong with you people.
Where to start? I have met only two of you in person, Fork and Apex. Hardly a representative sample.
Hey! What the fuck, man? That sushi dinner meant something to ME!
Was that you? After the 5th beer I could have sworn that I was meeting with former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich.
This is the best thing I've read on the internet this week.
It really is.
Bump for driving in the tying run on Wednesday and yesterday's homer and winning run. Even if he does get thrown out on the bases an aggravating amount.
Quote from: SKO on May 15, 2015, 11:55:53 AM
Bump for driving in the tying run on Wednesday and yesterday's homer and winning run. Even if he does get thrown out on the bases an aggravating amount.
The best the Cubs have had in center field since that magical half season of Kenny Lofton.
I would like to reiterate that I think this guy is a pretty good ballplayer and I'm glad the Cubs have him.
Nice read on Bryant's blooper.
Bump for him making a great snag in a huge situation.
Quote from: ChuckD on May 29, 2015, 05:18:28 PM
Bump for him making a great snag in a huge situation.
And then bump cancelled by the opposite of that
Quote from: SKO on May 29, 2015, 06:19:53 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on May 29, 2015, 05:18:28 PM
Bump for him making a great snag in a huge situation.
And then bump cancelled by the opposite of that
Yeah, that was not good. Anti-bump.
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:09:24 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
Quote from: InternetApex on June 01, 2015, 09:02:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:09:24 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
The third base coach waved him home. The decision to run (which I agree was dumb) was not on him, that slide was a weird one, though. I feel like a normal feet first slide doesn't really give Perez that chance to tag. Oh well. Miracles happen.
Kinda odd the Cubs have now had two extra inning games where the guy you basically least wanted up at the plate with a guy on 3rd and 1 out came to the plate (Mack Seizure and Ross), they predictably fucked up, and then both got mulligans on bloop singles the next time around.
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 09:05:08 AM
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Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
The third base coach waved him home. The decision to run (which I agree was dumb) was not on him, that slide was a weird one, though. I feel like a normal feet first slide doesn't really give Perez that chance to tag. Oh well. Miracles happen.
Kinda odd the Cubs have now had two extra inning games where the guy you basically least wanted up at the plate with a guy on 3rd and 1 out came to the plate (Mack Seizure and Ross), they predictably fucked up, and then both got mulligans on bloop singles the next time around.
That is kinda odd. I guess the whole curse thing is over. That's gotta go in the plus column. AMIRITE?
Quote from: InternetApex on June 01, 2015, 09:02:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:09:24 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
I don't know - the next 3 due up were Castro (been godawful for a month and 98% likely to hit into a DP), Ross (an objectively great player but having a tough start to the year) and Hammel (I think he might be a pitcher). And if Fowler gets thrown out you've still got 2nd & 3rd with one out. I actually don't have a huge problem with the send.
Quote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 09:27:53 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 01, 2015, 09:02:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:09:24 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
I don't know - the next 3 due up were Castro (been godawful for a month and 98% likely to hit into a DP), Ross (an objectively great player but having a tough start to the year) and Hammel (I think he might be a pitcher). And if Fowler gets thrown out you've still got 2nd & 3rd with one out. I actually don't have a huge problem with the send.
With bases loaded and no outs, you have to bring the infield in and even May 31, 2015 Starlin Castro would be at a huge advantage. But fuck it, he was out by a cunt hair. The Cubs won. Why are we doing this?
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Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
I don't know - the next 3 due up were Castro (been godawful for a month and 98% likely to hit into a DP), Ross (an objectively great player but having a tough start to the year) and Hammel (I think he might be a pitcher). And if Fowler gets thrown out you've still got 2nd & 3rd with one out. I actually don't have a huge problem with the send.
With bases loaded and no outs, you have to bring the infield in and even May 31, 2015 Starlin Castro would be at a huge advantage. But fuck it, he was out by a cunt hair. The Cubs won. Why are we doing this?
I was just thinking about that this morning. This is the best and most exciting team we've had in quite a while and we all spend a good deal of our time being cranky bitches about it.
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Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
I don't know - the next 3 due up were Castro (been godawful for a month and 98% likely to hit into a DP), Ross (an objectively great player but having a tough start to the year) and Hammel (I think he might be a pitcher). And if Fowler gets thrown out you've still got 2nd & 3rd with one out. I actually don't have a huge problem with the send.
With bases loaded and no outs, you have to bring the infield in and even May 31, 2015 Starlin Castro would be at a huge advantage. But fuck it, he was out by a cunt hair. The Cubs won. Why are we doing this?
I was just thinking about that this morning. This is the best and most exciting team we've had in quite a while and we all spend a good deal of our time being cranky bitches twats about it.
Tonk'd
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 09:35:28 AM
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Quote from: Tonker on June 01, 2015, 01:44:04 AM
On balance, I don't think Fowler was out at the plate - I'm not at all sure he was actually tagged. Nonetheless, his entire body was past the plate by the time he touched it and he seemed to plant his back hand in the dirt, short of the plate, and then pivot around it. It shouldn't even have been close, there, and has to count as a boner that, on another day, might well have cost the Cubs the game.
I'm watching you, William.
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Yeah it was the weirdest slide to utilize in that situation. That's really been my only complaint about Dexter this year...his base running at times has been...Alou-ish.
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
I don't know - the next 3 due up were Castro (been godawful for a month and 98% likely to hit into a DP), Ross (an objectively great player but having a tough start to the year) and Hammel (I think he might be a pitcher). And if Fowler gets thrown out you've still got 2nd & 3rd with one out. I actually don't have a huge problem with the send.
With bases loaded and no outs, you have to bring the infield in and even May 31, 2015 Starlin Castro would be at a huge advantage. But fuck it, he was out by a cunt hair. The Cubs won. Why are we doing this?
I was just thinking about that this morning. This is the best and most exciting team we've had in quite a while and we all spend a good deal of our time being cranky bitches twats about it.
Tonk'd
DPD, but I think we're just generally snarky, cynical people, and the fact of the matter is these Cubs play almost exclusively close games. Every close win is exciting as hell and every close loss is almost always an infuriating debacle caused by one bullpen asshole or another and it's easy to let those make you stew over missed opportunities until the next game rolls around, hence the outbreak of twat-like behavior.
Quote from: InternetApex on June 01, 2015, 09:02:16 AM
The slide was just fine. The decision to run on a gold glove LF with nary an out in the inning was not. I didn't see if he ran through a stop sign or not. I doubt it. He only gave Perez a sliver of a jersey upon which to apply the tag and none of the angles we had could tell if he got him or not. The home plate up who made the call had the best angle in the entire universe and I had no problem upholding that. The series of events that allowed Ross to bat in both those late inning situations were unfortunate, beginning with his contract.
That throw by Gordon was ridiculous. He didn't even have a handle on the ball, his feet weren't set and he still managed to make a perfect throw that got Fowler by an inch. Amazing stuff.
Obviously he's got his own issues with making contact in the zone, hitting right handed pitching, and not getting thrown out like a fucking idiot the few times he has been getting on base, but it would appear Dexter has some very legitimate gripes about the strikes that have been called against him this year: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/testing-dexter-fowler-and-the-hitter-strike-zone/
QuoteFor this year, I looked at guys who've faced at least 1,000 pitches. Here are a couple top-10 lists. First, the biggest positive differences between actual strikes and expected strikes. Then the reverse. The former means the hitter could be said to have gotten screwed. The latter implies the zone has been tight, and therefore hitter-friendly.
More actual strikes than expected strikes
1.A.J. Pollock, +33 strikes
2.Alexei Ramirez, +31
3.Trevor Plouffe, +29
4.Seth Smith, +28
5.Dexter Fowler, +28
6.Eric Sogard, +26
7.Wilmer Flores, +25
8.Mark Reynolds, +25
9.Yunel Escobar, +24
10.Ian Kinsler, +24
QuoteLeaving the microscope over Fowler just a little bit longer, this year, by Baseball Savant, he's tied for second in baseball in called third strikes out of the zone. He has 19; he had 13 last year. Meanwhile, StatCorner offers some useful statistics. There's the rate of pitches taken in the zone called balls, and there's the rate of pitches taken out of the zone called strikes. Fowler's changes:
Pitches taken in the zone called balls
•2014: 87th percentile
•2015: 72nd
Pitches taken out of the zone called strikes
•2014: 53rd percentile
•2015: 16th
What the first one addresses is a drop in rate, where Fowler this year has gotten fewer called balls in the strike zone. The second one addresses a hike in rate, where Fowler this year has gotten more called strikes out of the zone. The entire landscape agrees with itself; from the indications, Dexter Fowler this year has dealt with a less-friendly strike zone than he did last year. His shift has been relatively dramatic. It's easy enough to dismiss hitters complaining when they're frustrated, but Fowler's eyes haven't lied. He's not the only guy getting hurt, but he doesn't need to care about the other guys.
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Carlos Gomez or Cameron Maybin I hope.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Carlos Gomez or Cameron Maybin I hope.
Looked like he didn't bother running hard to first, even though he might have beat it out since the SS double-clutched. Just an all-around great effort from Dexter today.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 08:27:40 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Carlos Gomez or Cameron Maybin I hope.
Looked like he didn't bother running hard to first, even though he might have beat it out since the SS double-clutched. Just an all-around great effort from Dexter today.
Taking an obvious called strike three in the 9th inning of a no-hitter and then bitching about it afterward like it wasn't well within the zone. Man has he had a frustrating year.
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
I'm not watching either, just gameday. Probably, though. Dammit, Dex, the good feelings were flowin.
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
When is he supposed to try to steal? That's kind of where he hits in the lineup.
I'm just as annoyed as you are though.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on July 29, 2015, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
When is he supposed to try to steal? That's kind of where he hits in the lineup.
I'm just as annoyed as you are though.
If he gets on, and then all three of them make outs, then he can steal.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on July 29, 2015, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
When is he supposed to try to steal? That's kind of where he hits in the lineup.
I'm just as annoyed as you are though.
I guess my larger point is...he shouldn't, like ever. Unless there's some wacky situation where it's a no-brainer (like Jon Lester somehow being the opposing pitcher), the guy with the 68% career success rate should just stay put.
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:16:37 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on July 29, 2015, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
When is he supposed to try to steal? That's kind of where he hits in the lineup.
I'm just as annoyed as you are though.
I guess my larger point is...he shouldn't, like ever. Unless there's some wacky situation where it's a no-brainer (like Jon Lester somehow being the opposing pitcher), the guy with the 68% career success rate should just stay put.
Now, I agree with you there. I liked the Coghlan attempt in the B6 in front of Russell, given that Russell has been smoking it and Ross was due up after him.
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:16:37 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on July 29, 2015, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
When is he supposed to try to steal? That's kind of where he hits in the lineup.
I'm just as annoyed as you are though.
I guess my larger point is...he shouldn't, like ever. Unless there's some wacky situation where it's a no-brainer (like Jon Lester somehow being the opposing pitcher), the guy with the 68% career success rate should just stay put.
Not to mention the fact that his staying on first gives Schwarber a bigger hole on the right side of the infield, since the 1B has to hold him on.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 29, 2015, 04:38:33 PM
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:16:37 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on July 29, 2015, 03:11:20 PM
Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
When is he supposed to try to steal? That's kind of where he hits in the lineup.
I'm just as annoyed as you are though.
I guess my larger point is...he shouldn't, like ever. Unless there's some wacky situation where it's a no-brainer (like Jon Lester somehow being the opposing pitcher), the guy with the 68% career success rate should just stay put.
Not to mention the fact that his staying on first gives Schwarber a bigger hole on the right side of the infield, since the 1B has to hold him on.
It also sets up the play action
Quote from: Slaky on July 30, 2015, 11:24:44 AM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 29, 2015, 04:38:33 PM
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Quote from: R-V on July 29, 2015, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2015, 02:19:45 PM
So this guy has been playing some good ball lately.
Not watching the game today - why the hell was he caught stealing in front of Schwarber/Bryant/Rizzo? Please tell me it wasn't a TOOTBLAN?
When is he supposed to try to steal? That's kind of where he hits in the lineup.
I'm just as annoyed as you are though.
I guess my larger point is...he shouldn't, like ever. Unless there's some wacky situation where it's a no-brainer (like Jon Lester somehow being the opposing pitcher), the guy with the 68% career success rate should just stay put.
Not to mention the fact that his staying on first gives Schwarber a bigger hole on the right side of the infield, since the 1B has to hold him on.
It also sets up the play action
well, duh. Running
always does that.
aaaand Bump.
DPD. Dexter's second half slash line: .272/.433/.478/.912 with 4 homers, 5 doubles, 1 triple, and a 21.7% BB rate (with a 20-26 K:BB). I was really worried there for awhile that I'd regret this splooge thread.
Quote from: SKO on August 14, 2015, 08:10:11 AM
DPD. Dexter's second half slash line: .272/.433/.478/.912 with 4 homers, 5 doubles, 1 triple, and a 21.7% BB rate (with a 20-26 K:BB). I was really worried there for awhile that I'd regret this splooge thread.
I'd have told my dad on you.
Still might.
Quote from: PANK! on August 14, 2015, 08:29:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 14, 2015, 08:10:11 AM
DPD. Dexter's second half slash line: .272/.433/.478/.912 with 4 homers, 5 doubles, 1 triple, and a 21.7% BB rate (with a 20-26 K:BB). I was really worried there for awhile that I'd regret this splooge thread.
I'd have told my dad on you.
Still might.
I thought he was dead.
Quote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:05:44 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 14, 2015, 08:29:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 14, 2015, 08:10:11 AM
DPD. Dexter's second half slash line: .272/.433/.478/.912 with 4 homers, 5 doubles, 1 triple, and a 21.7% BB rate (with a 20-26 K:BB). I was really worried there for awhile that I'd regret this splooge thread.
I'd have told my dad on you.
Still might.
I thought he was dead.
notchet
Quote from: PANK! on August 14, 2015, 08:18:08 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:05:44 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 14, 2015, 08:29:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 14, 2015, 08:10:11 AM
DPD. Dexter's second half slash line: .272/.433/.478/.912 with 4 homers, 5 doubles, 1 triple, and a 21.7% BB rate (with a 20-26 K:BB). I was really worried there for awhile that I'd regret this splooge thread.
I'd have told my dad on you.
Still might.
I thought he was dead.
notchet
This was an awkward reference to the post where you wondered if SKO was "wishing death" on your dad. I apologize for any offense.
Quote from: Shooter on August 15, 2015, 12:22:17 AM
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Quote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:05:44 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 14, 2015, 08:29:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 14, 2015, 08:10:11 AM
DPD. Dexter's second half slash line: .272/.433/.478/.912 with 4 homers, 5 doubles, 1 triple, and a 21.7% BB rate (with a 20-26 K:BB). I was really worried there for awhile that I'd regret this splooge thread.
I'd have told my dad on you.
Still might.
I thought he was dead.
notchet
This was an awkward reference to the post where you wondered if SKO was "wishing death" on your dad. I apologize for any offense.
Offense? This is Desipio, right?
I want Fowler back for sure.
Quote from: Slaky on August 19, 2015, 09:06:32 AM
I want Fowler back for sure.
I would, too, I think it's just a matter of how many years he wants. I would hope they could match the dollar amount, but I get them not wanting to commit to him till he's 34 or 35 if that's what he wants.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 26, 2015, 11:54:21 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 08:27:40 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Carlos Gomez or Cameron Maybin I hope.
Looked like he didn't bother running hard to first, even though he might have beat it out since the SS double-clutched. Just an all-around great effort from Dexter today.
Taking an obvious called strike three in the 9th inning of a no-hitter and then bitching about it afterward like it wasn't well within the zone. Man has he had a frustrating year.
Kinda low to take shots at a guy's effort and attitude just because of a bad month in a long and good career, IMO. But how dare he not hit the exact same day after day, month after month. Selfish asshole. This is why I never overreact to variance.
Quote from: SKO on August 19, 2015, 04:23:56 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 26, 2015, 11:54:21 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 08:27:40 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Carlos Gomez or Cameron Maybin I hope.
Looked like he didn't bother running hard to first, even though he might have beat it out since the SS double-clutched. Just an all-around great effort from Dexter today.
Taking an obvious called strike three in the 9th inning of a no-hitter and then bitching about it afterward like it wasn't well within the zone. Man has he had a frustrating year.
Kinda low to take shots at a guy's effort and attitude just because of a bad month in a long and good career, IMO. But how dare he not hit the exact same day after day, month after month. Selfish asshole. This is why I never overreact to variance.
Must have been fun spending two hours to find that vaguely similar but not-quite-on-point-unless-Jason-Hammel-has-secretly-sucked-for-half-the-season post. I always enjoy our little chats.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/9amf6c.jpg)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 19, 2015, 05:04:54 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 19, 2015, 04:23:56 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 26, 2015, 11:54:21 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 08:27:40 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Carlos Gomez or Cameron Maybin I hope.
Looked like he didn't bother running hard to first, even though he might have beat it out since the SS double-clutched. Just an all-around great effort from Dexter today.
Taking an obvious called strike three in the 9th inning of a no-hitter and then bitching about it afterward like it wasn't well within the zone. Man has he had a frustrating year.
Kinda low to take shots at a guy's effort and attitude just because of a bad month in a long and good career, IMO. But how dare he not hit the exact same day after day, month after month. Selfish asshole. This is why I never overreact to variance.
Must have been fun spending two hours to find that vaguely similar but not-quite-on-point-unless-Jason-Hammel-has-secretly-sucked-for-half-the-season post. I always enjoy our little chats.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/9amf6c.jpg)
So it's vague and not really similar to Hammel because one guy has been bad for a month and the other was bad for two? The point is you got all high and mighty about "how dare you make snarky comment about a player in a rough patch" and it took me two seconds once I got home from work to find you, gasp, bitching about a Cubs player performing poorly.
Quote from: SKO on August 19, 2015, 05:12:52 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 19, 2015, 05:04:54 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 19, 2015, 04:23:56 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 26, 2015, 11:54:21 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 08:27:40 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
Bump. Who was assigned to hate Fowler into being good? Step it up.
Carlos Gomez or Cameron Maybin I hope.
Looked like he didn't bother running hard to first, even though he might have beat it out since the SS double-clutched. Just an all-around great effort from Dexter today.
Taking an obvious called strike three in the 9th inning of a no-hitter and then bitching about it afterward like it wasn't well within the zone. Man has he had a frustrating year.
Kinda low to take shots at a guy's effort and attitude just because of a bad month in a long and good career, IMO. But how dare he not hit the exact same day after day, month after month. Selfish asshole. This is why I never overreact to variance.
Must have been fun spending two hours to find that vaguely similar but not-quite-on-point-unless-Jason-Hammel-has-secretly-sucked-for-half-the-season post. I always enjoy our little chats.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/9amf6c.jpg)
So it's vague and not really similar to Hammel because one guy has been bad for a month and the other was bad for two? The point is you got all high and mighty about "how dare you make snarky comment about a player in a rough patch" and it took me two seconds once I got home from work to find you, gasp, bitching about a Cubs player performing poorly.
Have you guys ever thought about trying a nice indica? It really calms the nerves and makes smiling and laughing much easier. It also makes it much easier to not take yourself so seriously. There's plenty here in Colorado. Come visit.
Is need to get a ruling from Apex but I think SKO bounced off the mat with that pull.
Quote from: PANK! on August 19, 2015, 05:37:43 PM
Is need to get a ruling from Apex but I think SKO bounced off the mat with that pull.
Caught a pick at midfield, returned it for six, tossed it to the ref and remarked it felt a little light. We're looking into it.
Quote from: InternetApex on August 19, 2015, 05:52:05 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 19, 2015, 05:37:43 PM
Is need to get a ruling from Apex but I think SKO bounced off the mat with that pull.
Caught a pick at midfield, returned it for six, tossed it to the ref and remarked it felt a little light. We're looking into it.
Yeah but if it happened in front of like three people because everyone else decided to stay home and watch HGTV instead does it matter
Quote from: Slaky on August 19, 2015, 07:05:59 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on August 19, 2015, 05:52:05 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 19, 2015, 05:37:43 PM
Is need to get a ruling from Apex but I think SKO bounced off the mat with that pull.
Caught a pick at midfield, returned it for six, tossed it to the ref and remarked it felt a little light. We're looking into it.
Yeah but if it happened in front of like three people because everyone else decided to stay home and watch HGTV instead does it matter
It does not.
Christ almighty please let that hand be not-broken.
DEXTER FUCKING FOWLER. Dude came to play.
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yeah, he had a tough start to the season but I'll miss the hell out of this dude.
I know he will probably say this year was the most fun he's ever had playing pro ball but money talks and I can't hold it against him. Safe travels, Dex.
Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2015, 09:23:39 AM
yeah, he had a tough start to the season but I'll miss the hell out of this dude.
I know he will probably say this year was the most fun he's ever had playing pro ball but money talks and I can't hold it against him. Safe travels, Dex.
Qualifying offer has been set at 15.8. The Cubs will make the offer, so at least they'll get a draft pick.
Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2015, 09:23:39 AM
yeah, he had a tough start to the season but I'll miss the hell out of this dude.
I know he will probably say this year was the most fun he's ever had playing pro ball but money talks and I can't hold it against him. Safe travels, Dex.
Co-sign.
HAHAHAHA
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Quote from: Bort on October 22, 2015, 11:02:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2015, 09:23:39 AM
yeah, he had a tough start to the season but I'll miss the hell out of this dude.
I know he will probably say this year was the most fun he's ever had playing pro ball but money talks and I can't hold it against him. Safe travels, Dex.
Co-sign.
So I was right except for the money talks part. Man.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT'S HAPPENING. HOW CAN LIFE BE THIS AWESOME?
He's got $13 Mil from the Cubs per the internets. So he left $20 million on the table to bet on himself by playing for the Cubs this year. I really like Dexter Fowler and I have no clue why the market was so low on him this winter. But Jesus, this is kind of strange news. If I were his agent, I'd be having a stiff drink right about now.
Hell, he left 2.8 Mil on the table when he declined his qualifying offer.
Quote from: InternetApex on February 25, 2016, 01:20:34 PM
He's got $13 Mil from the Cubs per the internets. So he left $20 million on the table to bet on himself by playing for the Cubs this year. I really like Dexter Fowler and I have no clue why the market was so low on him this winter. But Jesus, this is kind of strange news. If I were his agent, I'd be having a stiff drink right about now.
Hell, he left 2.8 Mil on the table when he declined his qualifying offer.
What are the odds he got an agreement from the team to not get a QO next year?
Quote from: PenFoe on February 25, 2016, 12:33:21 PM
HAHAHAHA
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Damn that's cold. And hilarious.
Bump
Sploosh.
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
He did have a rough first few months by his standards and was insanely good down the stretch. He had that big homer vs. the Rockies but otherwise wasn't great until summer time.
Quote from: Slaky on April 06, 2016, 08:52:30 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
He did have a rough first few months by his standards and was insanely good down the stretch. He had that big homer vs. the Rockies but otherwise wasn't great until summer time.
He actually hit .299/.372/.442/.814 last April. His May/June were abysmal, and then he was awesome in July (.806 OPS) and August (.995), before mediocre September.
/pedantry ended.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
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Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I don't think it's a stupid kneejerk overreaction, the stupid kneejerk overreaction was people responding to a handful of good games by La Stella last year and thinking that should merit him an ironclad roster spot regardless of how many times he ends up dead and gone for months. Nothing about his resume suggests he's anything but a halfway decent utility guy who can get on base a little. He has options, he can stay in Iowa. Another right handed OF makes more sense for the roster, as right now they basically have to play either Schwarber or Heyward against any tough lefties they face. Not that Heyward is a strict platoon player but it makes sense to lineup his off-days with starts against lefties, no?
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I actually agree with all of this, except for the "stupid" overreaction part. It might very well be an overreaction but it's not "stupid." All the factors you listed make it reasonable. The fact that LaStella can't seem to stay healthy makes it easy for GM Apex to bid him adieu. GM Apex is looking for a job and hasn't had much luck. Don't listen to him.
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2016, 10:18:51 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I don't think it's a stupid kneejerk overreaction, the stupid kneejerk overreaction was people responding to a handful of good games by La Stella last year and thinking that should merit him an ironclad roster spot regardless of how many times he ends up dead and gone for months. Nothing about his resume suggests he's anything but a halfway decent utility guy who can get on base a little. He has options, he can stay in Iowa. Another right handed OF makes more sense for the roster, as right now they basically have to play either Schwarber or Heyward against any tough lefties they face. Not that Heyward is a strict platoon player but it makes sense to lineup his off-days with starts against lefties, no
Can I guy who can't play SS even be considered a utility guy? I know La Stella can play 2B and 3B but that's it right?
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I actually agree with this 100%. I've actually never thought about keeping Szczur over LaStella, but it makes perfect sense when Baez comes back. LaStella is not bad and he will give you a dependable AB, but he isn't as versatile as Baez or as good a fielder as either.
Does he have options?
Quote from: R-V on April 06, 2016, 10:35:10 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2016, 10:18:51 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I don't think it's a stupid kneejerk overreaction, the stupid kneejerk overreaction was people responding to a handful of good games by La Stella last year and thinking that should merit him an ironclad roster spot regardless of how many times he ends up dead and gone for months. Nothing about his resume suggests he's anything but a halfway decent utility guy who can get on base a little. He has options, he can stay in Iowa. Another right handed OF makes more sense for the roster, as right now they basically have to play either Schwarber or Heyward against any tough lefties they face. Not that Heyward is a strict platoon player but it makes sense to lineup his off-days with starts against lefties, no
Can I guy who can't play SS even be considered a utility guy? I know La Stella can play 2B and 3B but that's it right?
I assume he can also back up first base if needed and maybe a corner OF spot but by god why you'd do that is beyond me. I just think the fact that Theo traded for him (and also our desperation for a decent bench player last year when we all had to watch way too much Mike Baxter and Jonny Buckets) led some fans to overrate him and act like he's not a fungible 25th man and nothing more.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
Szczur should also get serious consideration to take away some of Soler's playing time at this point. He made pretty huge improvements in his swing and approach last year, and he has two demonstrated skills with his speed and defense. Jorge can play vs. lefties on the days Arrieta is pitching and they don't need outfield defense.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 06, 2016, 10:35:14 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I actually agree with this 100%. I've actually never thought about keeping Szczur over LaStella, but it makes perfect sense when Baez comes back. LaStella is not bad and he will give you a dependable AB, but he isn't as versatile as Baez or as good a fielder as either.
Does he have options?
Szczur has no options, I believe LaStella does.
Quote from: Eli on April 06, 2016, 10:39:58 AM
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Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
Szczur should also get serious consideration to take away some of Soler's playing time at this point. He made pretty huge improvements in his swing and approach last year, and he has two demonstrated skills with his speed and defense. Jorge can play vs. lefties on the days Arrieta is pitching and they don't need outfield defense.
I'll fight you.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 10:43:08 AM
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Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 06, 2016, 01:05:37 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I actually agree with this 100%. I've actually never thought about keeping Szczur over LaStella, but it makes perfect sense when Baez comes back. LaStella is not bad and he will give you a dependable AB, but he isn't as versatile as Baez or as good a fielder as either.
Does he have options?
Szczur has no options, I believe LaStella does.
So if the Cubs opt to send Sczcur down, he'd have to clear waivers first? I think LaStella going to Iowa might be a thing.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 06, 2016, 10:49:21 AM
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Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I actually agree with this 100%. I've actually never thought about keeping Szczur over LaStella, but it makes perfect sense when Baez comes back. LaStella is not bad and he will give you a dependable AB, but he isn't as versatile as Baez or as good a fielder as either.
Does he have options?
Szczur has no options, I believe LaStella does.
So if the Cubs opt to send Sczcur down, he'd have to clear waivers first? I think LaStella going to Iowa might be a thing.
Yep. LaStella and Baez both still have options. But Sczcur would get claimed by somebody.
Quote from: R-V on April 06, 2016, 10:35:10 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2016, 10:18:51 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 06, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
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Quote from: flannj on April 05, 2016, 11:32:28 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 05, 2016, 11:00:34 PM
Bump again.
I hope this dude spends the entire season saying "Fuck You, Baltimore" every game and makes himself a shitload of dough.
This.
Hasn't a rap against him in the past been that he's a slow starter?
I'll take this just fine thank you.
Dude's on fire right now. Ditto Matt Szszsxcxzsur.
I'm sure this is a stupid kneejerk overreaction, but right now I'd rather the Cubs keep Szczur than LaStella when Baez comes back.
Szczur is one of the 3 best fielding OFs on this team. LaStella isn't one of the 3 best anything. You could easily make the case that if either of the starting 2B, SS or 3B got hurt, LaStella still wouldn't be playing (because of Baez) so just to keep him as a lefty off the bench seems less important than keeping a solid fielding OF when your other OF options late in the game include Schwarber and Soler (and just Soler on days when Hammel pitches, assuming they don't move Schwarber out from behind the plate when they go to the pen in those games, which is certainly possible.)
I don't think it's a stupid kneejerk overreaction, the stupid kneejerk overreaction was people responding to a handful of good games by La Stella last year and thinking that should merit him an ironclad roster spot regardless of how many times he ends up dead and gone for months. Nothing about his resume suggests he's anything but a halfway decent utility guy who can get on base a little. He has options, he can stay in Iowa. Another right handed OF makes more sense for the roster, as right now they basically have to play either Schwarber or Heyward against any tough lefties they face. Not that Heyward is a strict platoon player but it makes sense to lineup his off-days with starts against lefties, no
Can I guy who can't play SS even be considered a utility guy? I know La Stella can play 2B and 3B but that's it right?
I don't know, can you, guy?
Dexter's kid sees him on TV (http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/4/6/11376832/mlb-video-cubs-dexter-fowler-adorable-daughter-daddy).
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2016, 09:17:26 PM
Dexter's kid sees him on TV (http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/4/6/11376832/mlb-video-cubs-dexter-fowler-adorable-daughter-daddy).
I do the exact same thing when I see Dexter Fowler on TV these days.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 08, 2016, 08:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2016, 09:17:26 PM
Dexter's kid sees him on TV (http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/4/6/11376832/mlb-video-cubs-dexter-fowler-adorable-daughter-daddy).
I do the exact same thing when I see Dexter Fowler on TV these days.
And thus, "Sweet Daddy" Fowler was born.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 08, 2016, 09:36:05 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 08, 2016, 08:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2016, 09:17:26 PM
Dexter's kid sees him on TV (http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/4/6/11376832/mlb-video-cubs-dexter-fowler-adorable-daughter-daddy).
I do the exact same thing when I see Dexter Fowler on TV these days.
And thus, "Sweet Daddy" Fowler was born.
Oh God...don't. Please don't.
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 09:41:17 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 08, 2016, 09:36:05 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 08, 2016, 08:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2016, 09:17:26 PM
Dexter's kid sees him on TV (http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/4/6/11376832/mlb-video-cubs-dexter-fowler-adorable-daughter-daddy).
I do the exact same thing when I see Dexter Fowler on TV these days.
And thus, "Sweet Daddy" Fowler was born.
Oh God...don't. Please don't.
I actually kind of like it.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on April 08, 2016, 09:45:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 09:41:17 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 08, 2016, 09:36:05 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 08, 2016, 08:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2016, 09:17:26 PM
Dexter's kid sees him on TV (http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/4/6/11376832/mlb-video-cubs-dexter-fowler-adorable-daughter-daddy).
I do the exact same thing when I see Dexter Fowler on TV these days.
And thus, "Sweet Daddy" Fowler was born.
Oh God...don't. Please don't.
I actually kind of like it.
I don't think either of these responses are surprising.
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Can we stop giving Kurt Photoshop ideas?
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 10:31:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Can we stop giving Kurt Photoshop ideas?
Mitch Hill just punched out his hat.
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 10:31:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Can we stop giving Kurt Photoshop ideas?
Fortunately, Krut wouldn't go in the same direction with "Come On Eileen" that the rest of us would.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on April 08, 2016, 10:59:13 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 10:31:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Can we stop giving Kurt Photoshop ideas?
Fortunately, Krut wouldn't go in the same direction with "Come On Eileen" that the rest of us would.
Krut Photoshop is Kurt's new name.
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 11:11:11 AM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on April 08, 2016, 10:59:13 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 10:31:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Can we stop giving Kurt Photoshop ideas?
Fortunately, Krut wouldn't go in the same direction with "Come On Eileen" that the rest of us would.
Krut Photoshop is Kurt's new name.
I'm like the Teddy Ballgame of shitty, baffling photoshops.
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
His nickname is PenFowler. On this there can be no debate.
Quote from: CT III on April 08, 2016, 02:25:24 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
His nickname is PenFowler. On this there can be no debate.
Indeed.
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Dexual Healing doesn't seem like it's going to catch on.
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2016, 04:28:05 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Dexual Healing doesn't seem like it's going to catch on.
Let's just be thankful it's not "Good Dex, Bad Dex."
Quote from: ChuckD on April 08, 2016, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2016, 04:28:05 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Dexual Healing doesn't seem like it's going to catch on.
Let's just be thankful it's not "Good Dex, Bad Dex."
Internet ADex
Quote from: InternetApex on April 08, 2016, 04:37:44 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 08, 2016, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2016, 04:28:05 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 08, 2016, 10:28:26 AM
I refer to him as "Dexy's Midnight Runners" even though that doesn't really make sense for an individual's nickname and I will change that for no one.
Dexual Healing doesn't seem like it's going to catch on.
Let's just be thankful it's not "Good Dex, Bad Dex."
Internet ADex
I would call him "Dex Bomb," but I feel like there's not a lot of other Flipper fans on here.
Hi.
Quote from: ChuckD on April 16, 2016, 03:18:57 PM
Hi.
Has to feel good killing a ball like that against a team that traded him.
Remember when there were certain Tonkers questioning whether I was right to start this thread
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 16, 2016, 04:05:51 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 16, 2016, 03:18:57 PM
Hi.
Has to feel good killing a ball like that against a team that traded him.
DPD but I'm guessing no one has ever been mad about being traded away from the Rockies
Quote from: SKO on April 16, 2016, 04:42:55 PM
Remember when there were certain Tonkers questioning whether I was right to start this thread
To be fair, it wasn't the starting of the thread that I was bothered by, it was the fact that you were drawing conclusions from such a tiny data sample. That said, you were right, and I was wrong. Dadgummit.
Quote from: Tonker on April 17, 2016, 09:48:02 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 16, 2016, 04:42:55 PM
Remember when there were certain Tonkers questioning whether I was right to start this thread
To be fair, it wasn't the starting of the thread that I was bothered by, it was the fact that you were drawing conclusions from such a tiny data sample. That said, you were right, and I was wrong. Dadgummit.
That was before you knew the data was the data.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on April 17, 2016, 08:17:24 PM
Quote from: Tonker on April 17, 2016, 09:48:02 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 16, 2016, 04:42:55 PM
Remember when there were certain Tonkers questioning whether I was right to start this thread
To be fair, it wasn't the starting of the thread that I was bothered by, it was the fact that you were drawing conclusions from such a tiny data sample. That said, you were right, and I was wrong. Dadgummit.
That was before you knew the data was the data.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YIuXmgesbUg
(http://i.imgur.com/TSuTwWY.jpg)
Thanks, Chuck.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 19, 2016, 08:48:32 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/TSuTwWY.jpg)
I don't know how to make it smaller. But so what. Scroll to the right.
In the bracket, next to img add "height=500"
The main reason I still agree that advanced defensive statistics are fairly wonky sometimes is that I can't really buy that Dexter Fowler was ever as bad in CF as some of them say he was in 2013-2014. He was pretty average last year and honestly he just seems so competent out there that it's hard for me to believe he was ever that god awful.
Quote from: SKO on April 19, 2016, 09:24:08 AM
The main reason I still agree that advanced defensive statistics are fairly wonky sometimes is that I can't really buy that Dexter Fowler was ever as bad in CF as some of them say he was in 2013-2014. He was pretty average last year and honestly he just seems so competent out there that it's hard for me to believe he was ever that god awful.
Now he really only has to worry about covering for Soler in LF. He can pretty much ignore RF.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 19, 2016, 09:25:17 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 19, 2016, 09:24:08 AM
The main reason I still agree that advanced defensive statistics are fairly wonky sometimes is that I can't really buy that Dexter Fowler was ever as bad in CF as some of them say he was in 2013-2014. He was pretty average last year and honestly he just seems so competent out there that it's hard for me to believe he was ever that god awful.
Now he really only has to worry about covering for Soler in LF. He can pretty much ignore RF.
And Wrigley has a small CF area to begin with, versus the massive Colorado CF area and Houston's CF with that stupid ass hill. I think he's in a pretty ideal situation here.
Yup.
Quote from: flannj on April 19, 2016, 09:33:37 PM
Yup.
Fowler's kinda good at this baseball thing right now.
Apparently we don't need him.
LA STELLLAAAA!
DADDY!
Quote from: InternetApex on April 08, 2016, 08:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2016, 09:17:26 PM
Dexter's kid sees him on TV (http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2016/4/6/11376832/mlb-video-cubs-dexter-fowler-adorable-daughter-daddy).
I do the exact same thing when I see Dexter Fowler on TV these days.
But that doesn't mean I'm not weird.
Fowler being activated, Almora to Iowa. As per Jesse on Twitter.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 22, 2016, 03:13:44 PM
Fowler being activated, Almora to Iowa. As per Jesse on Twitter.
Welcome back, Dex. Time to feast on Milwaukee to get back up to speed.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 22, 2016, 07:03:14 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 22, 2016, 03:13:44 PM
Fowler being activated, Almora to Iowa. As per Jesse on Twitter.
Welcome back, Dex. Time to feast on Milwaukee to get back up to speed.
AND HOW.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 22, 2016, 07:13:31 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 22, 2016, 07:03:14 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 22, 2016, 03:13:44 PM
Fowler being activated, Almora to Iowa. As per Jesse on Twitter.
Welcome back, Dex. Time to feast on Milwaukee to get back up to speed.
AND HOW.
Bump for getting on base all the fucking time.
FUCK. YES.
He came back for this. Now go get paid, man.
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
Quote from: flannj on April 02, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
Tell him to stop it!
Quote from: flannj on April 02, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
I mean, it was kind of a bullshit slide.
Quote from: Oleg on April 03, 2017, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 02, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
I mean, it was kind of a bullshit slide.
Trying to injure?
Quote from: flannj on April 03, 2017, 09:44:24 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 03, 2017, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 02, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
I mean, it was kind of a bullshit slide.
Trying to injure?
I doubt it but it was a bullshit slide. You don't need intent in order for it to be bullshit. Maybe it was just reckless. And bullshit.
Quote from: Oleg on April 03, 2017, 10:03:52 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 03, 2017, 09:44:24 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 03, 2017, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 02, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
I mean, it was kind of a bullshit slide.
Trying to injure?
I doubt it but it was a bullshit slide. You don't need intent in order for it to be bullshit. Maybe it was just reckless. And bullshit.
But he has such a nice smile.
Quote from: flannj on April 03, 2017, 09:44:24 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 03, 2017, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 02, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
I mean, it was kind of a bullshit slide.
Trying to injure?
From his reaction, Addison sure seemed to think so.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 03, 2017, 10:48:56 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 03, 2017, 09:44:24 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 03, 2017, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: flannj on April 02, 2017, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 02, 2017, 10:08:52 PM
Trying to injure Addison Russell with a bullshit slide? Don't make me hate you already, Dex.
Stop it.
I mean, it was kind of a bullshit slide.
Trying to injure?
From his reaction, Addison sure seemed to think so.
No question about his effort to interfere with the double play attempt. (The umpires should have called the batter out. That play affected the outcome of the game.) But I don't think that it amounted to an attempt to injure Russell. It is easy enough to take out a shortstop or second baseman if the lead runner really intended to do that.
Now we're truthering rightful efforts to hate Cardinals players? Win one World Series and this place goes soft. Sad.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 03, 2017, 01:08:40 PM
Now we're truthering rightful efforts to hate Cardinals players? Win one World Series and this place goes soft. Sad.
I can't hate Dexter. At least not yet.
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2017, 04:00:58 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 03, 2017, 01:08:40 PM
Now we're truthering rightful efforts to hate Cardinals players? Win one World Series and this place goes soft. Sad.
I can't hate Dexter. At least not yet.
Well, there's another game tonight.
Quote from: thehawk on April 04, 2017, 04:18:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2017, 04:00:58 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 03, 2017, 01:08:40 PM
Now we're truthering rightful efforts to hate Cardinals players? Win one World Series and this place goes soft. Sad.
I can't hate Dexter. At least not yet.
Well, there's another game tonight.
Actually the part where Dexter went down flailing every chance he had to do some damage for the Cardinals last night really endeared him to me.
I hope Dexter has a year almost as good as he had last year, with the obligatory month-long trip to the DL. But it will barely register here because I am beginning to think Almora is going to be the balls and Jon Jay might be wearing another uniform by July 4. The Cardinals have been kind enough to pay Dexter for last year's performance, which benefitted the Cubs greatly, and I doubt his ceiling is any higher than 2016.
Quote from: SKO on April 05, 2017, 07:47:23 AM
Quote from: thehawk on April 04, 2017, 04:18:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 03, 2017, 04:00:58 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 03, 2017, 01:08:40 PM
Now we're truthering rightful efforts to hate Cardinals players? Win one World Series and this place goes soft. Sad.
I can't hate Dexter. At least not yet.
Well, there's another game tonight.
Actually the part where Dexter went down flailing every chance he had to do some damage for the Cardinals last night really endeared him to me.