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4 pitch BB to Izturis. Ouch.
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I understand he's a Cub, but you guys should not be using the term "Jimmy Ballgame" or "Hollywood" after the way you treated him for the last 8 seasons. That's just so wrong. Give me a break I was being funny, but come on. Was he not enemy #1? Cheering Edmonds as a Cub? Got that. But the lovefest? Give me a break. Long gone are the days of "Edmonds is gay, wears eyeliner, etc" I suppose huh? I think the eyeliner stuff is still there. It's just that Geovani Soto has made it fashionable.
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Stick with it. It has been working well for you :D
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Almost Rich Harden territory
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at his current home run rate stretched out to 600 ABs, he'd be at 45 home runs. ESPN has him on pace for 36 HRs in only 113 games. Wow. Another funny stat - there are only 3 Cubs who are currently slugging over .500 on the season (more than 50 AB). Obviously Soriano, but he shares this distinction with Mike Fontenot and Z :shock: :lol:
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Lou Pinella, What the hell are you doing?
third eye replied to Keener98's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
He stuck with him after a tough first couple of months last year. And he was rewarded for that with an amazing final 4 months. I guess I am not surprised by this. Contrast Howry with Eyre. Someone with a great work ethic who keeps himself in terrific shape and has the "workman" approach versus someone who, at least on reputation, has the opposite. I'm not supporting the line of thought, just highlighting the perceived differences. -
Lou Pinella, What the hell are you doing?
third eye replied to Keener98's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I posted this in the game thread circa the Howry meltdown - I was honestly hoping for more fireworks here. I guess the tone is muted because the Cubs won. Oh well. -
Wow, the "Lou Piniella - what the hell are you thinking?" thread will be lots of fun today.
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Some quotes from This Old Cub: http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/OleMissCub17/52548689.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/OleMissCub17/81371465.jpg Some gifs that I created; check out his range. http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1695/ronnieswing2ue0.gif........ http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/OleMissCub17/ronthrow.gif........http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/OleMissCub17/ronpick3.gif http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/OleMissCub17/rond.gif........http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9922/santofield3pb9.gif Holy crap, I didn't realize he had such a cannon for an arm. Thanks for the gifs!
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8/4 Astros(Moehler) @ Cubs(Demp) - 6:05 WCIU/ESPN
third eye replied to tfarks's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
I'll start counting down once it hits 20. And Demp is at home, so he should be effective. Dempster has been pretty darn good on the road since the break too. I know, I know, sample size. I just dont think there is anything special about Wrigley that has fueled his performance. He has just turned in a great year all around so far. -
You know, there are a lot of things going on this year with this team that are out of character. Is it possible that we are undergoing a similar transition to the Red Sox of a few years ago? New ownership, new management, new tradition? Let a brother dream...
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http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=224434&src=152 Hmmm, Stern is very much a traditionalist and would fit well in perceived "good ole boys" clubs. Seems like his recommendation would have quite a bit of impact for anyone riding the fence on Cuban. Stern knows Cuban has been good for the NBA, referee criticisms aside. Cuban took over the Mavericks and not only made them a contender, but also made them one of the most popular franchises in the NBA. Cuban may have been a disciplinary headache, but he's been one of the best things to happen to the NBA in the past few years. After witnessing the mockery Stern has made of both himself and the legitimacy of the NBA here in Seattle this year, I find it very hard to imagine him as the benvolent commissioner looking out for the best interests of the league. As much as I dislike conspiracy theories about the NBA, I have a visceral distrust for him as a human being that forces me to be believe he may want Cuban's interests elsewhere.
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8-1 Cubs keep it rolling at home 1:20 CSN
third eye replied to The R-Train's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
If they do find a way to come back and win this one, they'd be at 22 over .500 for the first time since 89, right? They peaked out at 21 over in 2004, 15 over in 2003, 19 over in 2001, 20 over in 98, and didnt really sniff this level for the 9 years before that. Am I remembering this right? -
Those crafty Canucks :D
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Is that the reason for the glove waggle? IIRC, there was some discussion about possibly tipping pitches toward the end of last year, but I hadn't heard anything about the rationale behind the new glove tick.
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Obviously the numbers and peripherals have been great this year. But from a mechanics/stuff perspective, what has the big difference been? Has he added a plus pitch? Just better command of his existing pitches? Is there a real reason we can point to for the great performance thus far?
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Is he the guy who hit four home runs against the White Sox. Yes, and he thoroughly owned Rich Hill last year, IIRC
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Fred, your PBP is too fast for MLB.TV. Maybe a slight delay to keep the drama in tact? :D [sigh] I know, I know. No matter how much you give, your public always demands more...
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Fred, your PBP is too fast for MLB.TV. Maybe a slight delay to keep the drama in tact? :D
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WOW, so much for the concern over his power. Jeez. :D
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"For 13 dollars I'll be a macadamia nut." Who has that as their sig? I finally got that when I saw the commercial the otherday.
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7/27 Cubs... you're breakin' my heart. 1:20 / CSN
third eye replied to The R-Train's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
WUT??? Enough with giving up the outs with the top/middle of the order!!! -
Thank you. My thoughts exactly. The offense is too talented to keep this pace. It's encouraging that there have been 7 of 8 QS since the ASB. Another encouraging note would be that the cubs had 15 base runners tody, if that holds true tomorrow, they'll get 5+ runs...at least. That's what i've been thinking too. They haven't really driven in baserunners, but if they keep getting them on, this will change soon. This kind of streak in a season is inevitable. They will break out of it and hopefully put together a prolonged winning streak. It does suck to waste good starts though.
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for the love of god, no fastballs!