Oh don't get me started. I was about Draft Tex for months. V talked me into Prior. At the time my logic was they were similarly great, but being a pitcher, Prior was much more likely to break down physically, and the Cubs were devoid of offensive talent.
Nope, the video that is currently uploading shows a different angle and it looks like Barrett was going toward Z with his hands but hadn't made contact yet. Z MADE FIRST CONTACT Which angle? The one that cuts off everything at shoulder level looking in from ground level?
So, Teixiera? Either way, I'd rather get 25 cents today than have nothing in 6 months. should have drafted him in the first place. In retrospect, yes. Not winning but coming oh-so-close in 2003 screwed up this organization in so many ways. I felt that way in preretrospect, but I let the prior crowd talk me into Prior after the draft.
Sorry, but being a Cub fan is like Hotel California. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave. :D Is he saying he's no longer a fan or no longer embarrassed?
TBS is showing another angle. Z was backing up, but now it looks like he might have stuck out his arm first as Barrett closed in on him. And Barrett had a "what the heck just happened look" when it's broken up. So I don't know. This time he looks much more calm as he does the head pointing thing, twice. And then he exploded when Barrett said something. However it went down, I'm pissed I didn't DVR this game since I can watch it live at work.
Possibly. He was in the process of backing up when Barrett came forward and shoved him. But when you argue like that you are on high alert for sudden movements with all the adrenaline.
Look again. Barrett shoved him first. Z is pushed back and then joins in the fight. It's pretty clear. You must be watching another clip, because it was clear Z swung first. Barrett definetly "stepped up", but Z swung first. Look at Z's head when Barrett steps forward. The only reason people don't think he started it is because you can't see his front. on frame 11 Z's head is back. He is clearly shoved and then lunges. Z started the verbal stupidity, but Barrett made first contact.
Look again. Barrett shoved him first. Z is pushed back and then joins in the fight. It's pretty clear. Regardless, both deserve to be gone. Very true. I just think Chip was doing a bad job blaming it all on Z. It was 2 immature morons fighting. Remember, Barrett argued with Lou after getting picked off. He wasn't saying, "I'm wrong" he was clearly arguing with Lou as if it wasn't his fault for getting picked off. I would not be surprised if Barrett takes the brunt of the fallout.
I disagree. freeze it just as it goes from 10-11. Barrett is clearly putting his hands on Z first. Z is pushed back, and then comes forward. It's blatant. I didn't see it the first time. Barrett made first contact.
I would've let them fight. Barrett sat on the bench for a while. I'm guessing he went into the clubhouse only after Lou said he's taking him out. If so, Lou was probably hoping they'd kill each other to get out of the contracts.
For some reason, I read this as "scoffed" as if Renteria yelled "pansy" or something across the field at Francoeur for only getting a single against Eyre. No, he just bitch slapped him when they got back to the dugout.