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Thursday, October 04, 2007

NL Central Champs Chicago Cubs (87-77) at NL West Champs Arizona Diamondbacks (90-72) - 10pm

CHC: Lilly (15-8, 3.83 ERA)
ARI: Davis (13-12, 4.25 ERA)

Arizona leads 1-0

Apropos of nothing, I provide this YouTube to entertain you:

Sean McNally Posted: October 04, 2007 at 05:17 PM | 196 comment(s)
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1. Weeks T. Olive Posted: October 04, 2007 at 05:53 PM (#2560391)

Chins up, fellas. The Cubs tie it up tonight.

2. Van Lingle Mungo Jerry Posted: October 04, 2007 at 06:07 PM (#2560403)

Was that Pole Dancers Day at Wrigley or something?

3. Sean McNally Posted: October 04, 2007 at 06:10 PM (#2560406)

It reminded me of 2003 and the extensive discussions of Lincoln Park Trixies around these parts.

4. retro-shiite Posted: October 04, 2007 at 06:50 PM (#2560449)

Oh, www.lptrixie.com may have bitten the dust (*wipes tear*), but the LP Trixies themselves are still very much in evidence.

What was up with that blonde in the black top they kept focusing on until she took her bra off? She was probably about the 10,000th hottest woman in the ballpark that day.

5. retro-shiite Posted: October 04, 2007 at 06:52 PM (#2560450)

If/when the Cubs win tonight, I like their chances of closing it out in 4.

Not making any predictions, just sayin'. And this, of course, is contingent on the Cubs hitting Davis a lot better than they have in the past. Apparently Davis's career ERA against the Cubs is 3.39--I'm surprised it's that high.

6. Moses Taylor didn't fall far from the awesome tree Posted: October 04, 2007 at 06:55 PM (#2560461)

I streaked the lounge today (page 14). That should be enough to put the Cubs over the top today.

7. SouthSideRyan(CASEY'S GONE!!) Posted: October 04, 2007 at 07:31 PM (#2560562)

Who was filming that? That definitely wasn't on TV.

8. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 07:43 PM (#2560596)

Have you ever seen the Cubs' fan cam? Hell, that's probably just a snippet of the crew's personal stash.

9. retro-shiite Posted: October 04, 2007 at 09:39 PM (#2560853)

Well, I may be stuck with the ####### radio tonight. #### cable TV and everything it stands for.

10. retro-shiite Posted: October 04, 2007 at 09:39 PM (#2560854)

Sorry, Furtado--the "Gosh-darn" radio. Sheesh.

11. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 09:41 PM (#2560857)

Pardon me while I reminisce...

12. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 09:44 PM (#2560863)

You know, if I block out the top of the sixth, that was a fabulous night.

13. retro-shiite Posted: October 04, 2007 at 09:45 PM (#2560868)

Pretty good line for Lilly in that one.

14. Bunny Vincennes Posted: October 04, 2007 at 09:55 PM (#2560886)

Alright Gents, lets ############# go here. SMALL BEARS UNITE!

15. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:05 PM (#2560900)

OK... I'm already tired already.

What's a good excuse to call in and take a half day - without revealing the real reason... or have I already blown my cover by calling homeland security and reporting overhearing strange conversations and smelling anthrax coming from the desks of my colleagues that are White Sox fans?

16. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:08 PM (#2560903)

right on it....

17. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:08 PM (#2560904)

What an abysmal swing.

18. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:09 PM (#2560905)

There's a piercing beep coming from Gameday Audio. Thank God it just stopped. Brennamenesque.

19. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:11 PM (#2560911)

Sweet.

"Lou Pinella has had some success coming back after losing the first game of a series"

I was waiting on a meaningless, ridiculous sample size stat I could hang my hopes on.

20. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:12 PM (#2560914)

Explode?

I'll take ignite. Unfreeze. Show a pulse. Exist.

21. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:17 PM (#2560922)

Could be a long night if these are the kinds of swings the Cub hitters are going to take.

22. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:18 PM (#2560926)

Did someone forget to pack the Aramis Rameriz that hits in the postseason?

23. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:20 PM (#2560928)

Hurry up and strike out Damon. I want to watch the Cubs.

24. H_Vaughn08 Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:22 PM (#2560932)

Quit Ankieling around out there, Teddy.

25. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:22 PM (#2560933)

Now back to A Time to Kill.

26. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:23 PM (#2560934)

Things I want to hear a color commentator say once in my life:

He's not much of a competitor, at least, not compared to other athletes. He's very good - there's no one better at his craft, but he doesn't really have that competitive fire you often see.

27. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:23 PM (#2560935)

Aww, TNT's gonna stick with it until the end of the inning...

28. Gamingboy Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:23 PM (#2560936)

(arrives from Yankees-Indians)

Ahh, the wonders of the internet and television...

29. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:24 PM (#2560937)

TNT is showing the Cubs until the Yankees finished getting embarassed if anyone missed it...

30. AuntBea Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:25 PM (#2560938)

"YES, THEY DESERVE TO DIE, AND I HOPE THEY BURN IN HELL!"

31. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:26 PM (#2560939)

I don't think any of the broadcasters understand the strike zone graphic.

32. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 10:27 PM (#2560940)

Arizona crowds really grate on my nerves for some reason. Perhaps it's the idea a fair number of them have little idea what they're cheering/booing.

33. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:20 PM (#2560943)

Wow is this team playing like ####.

34. Fred C. Dobbs Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:20 PM (#2560944)

Arizona crowds really grate on my nerves for some reason. Perhaps it's the idea a fair number of them have little idea what they're cheering/booing.

I guess you've never been to a game at Wrigley then.

35. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:21 PM (#2560945)

Quite the downer so far. Soriano doesn't look worth $136 thousand. Ramirez is hitting into some bad luck and Lilly just looks lousy.

36. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:22 PM (#2560949)

That's great... BTF is down before I can scream

SOTO!!!

...and still down before my online advice to Geo and Ted can do any good.

37. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:22 PM (#2560950)

Well, just got back from poker, and I took a world class beatdown. Was hoping the Cubs were doing better, but alas, it's not my night.

BTW, what's with the extra light turnout?

38. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:23 PM (#2560951)

Okay, get Lilly out of there.

39. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:25 PM (#2560954)

If we get 5 innings of 4 run ball out of Lilly, we should consider ourselves fortunate, the way he's throwing.

Without 2 DPs, this could be a lot worse.

40. Bowling Baseball Fan Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:26 PM (#2560955)

First time I've been able to access the site in almost an hour.

41. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:27 PM (#2560957)

First time I've been able to access the site in almost an hour.

Been down? That explains it.

The light turnout. Not Lilly sucking though.

Soto's having a good game so far.

42. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:28 PM (#2560958)

Anyone else finding the noticeable shift in sound pitch any time they switch camera angles terribly irritating?

43. AuntBea Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:29 PM (#2560959)

Not to worry, I was assured during yesterday's game that the pitching matchup tonight so favors the Cubs that a win is all but guaranteed, rendering yesterday's 1-1 tie in the seventh inning a low leverage situation. The Cubs will be way ahead any minute now.

44. maharishi mahesh yogi berra (phredbird) Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:29 PM (#2560960)

site's been acting up all evening.

45. Bowling Baseball Fan Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:31 PM (#2560961)

See, NY? Thats what a SS looks like.

46. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:31 PM (#2560962)

What are these boneheads swinging at? Have they learned nothing from Lilly vis-a-vis TAKING pitches and the pressure it puts on the pitcher. I'll give this thing till the end of the fifth and then it's bedtime.

47. Buzzards Bay Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:31 PM (#2560963)

Davis is doing the Glavine groove thing --away away
move up on the plate
sweet play by Drew

48. Bowling Baseball Fan Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:31 PM (#2560964)

I'll shut up now.

49. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:36 PM (#2560965)

I'm still struggling to figure out how the Cubs were considered the favorites here. I questioned a couple days ago whether anyone was considered about:

1) the Cubbies being absolute dog #### in Arizona, even during the DBacks' low years
2) the Cubs having no clue how to hit lefties

I hate to think that their season may hinge on Saturday's outcome, but they look absolutely clueless right now.

50. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:37 PM (#2560966)

Small consolation: Davis is at 75 pitches and facing the top of the order in the 5th inning.

51. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:37 PM (#2560968)

The Cubs weren't universally considered favorites, I don't think.

52. Sweet Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:39 PM (#2560971)

What's the rule? Ojeda's feet were both far outside the box, but his body was leaving over. I'm assuming the ump blew the call, but Lou was surprisingly restrained.

53. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:40 PM (#2560972)

I hate to think that their season may hinge on Saturday's outcome, but they look absolutely clueless right now.

When Augie F Ojeda has more hits than Soriano, Lee, and Ramirez combined, you know you are in trouble.

54. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:40 PM (#2560973)

The runner can deviate three feet from his normal path.

55. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:43 PM (#2560977)

Is Soto out there to stall for Hart?

56. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:44 PM (#2560978)

The applicable rule:

7.08
Any runner is out when --
(a) (1) He runs more than three feet away from his baseline to avoid being tagged unless his action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s baseline is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base he is attempting to reach safely

57. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:44 PM (#2560979)

It figures.

The Cubs collect utility MI like Chris Truby collects pentagrams and the one they let go along time ago picks now to become a royal PAI.

58. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:46 PM (#2560980)

That should be it for Lilly

59. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:47 PM (#2560981)

When do the winter meetings start?

60. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:47 PM (#2560983)

What the #### is Ted Lilly still doing in this game?

61. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:47 PM (#2560984)

Go Indians

62. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:48 PM (#2560985)

This game is getting dangerously close to the point of not being worth staying awake for.

63. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:48 PM (#2560986)

December 3 in Nashville.

64. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:48 PM (#2560987)

What would be Fox's worst nightmare? I'm figuring Cleveland-Colorado, with snow figuring in all games.

65. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:49 PM (#2560988)

The amount of rage this inspires in my being cannot be described in words.

66. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:49 PM (#2560989)

Lilly had nothing and Lou stuck with him too long. Can't tax the pen, but hey, there's no tomorrow. Especially now.

I really hate being a Cubs fan sometimes.

67. Bowling Baseball Fan Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:50 PM (#2560990)

I could get used to a Clevorado series.

68. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:51 PM (#2560991)

This game is getting dangerously close to the point of not being worth staying awake for.

I thought it was already at that point when it was 4-2 given how the Cub offense has looked like a god damn tee-ball team tonight.

69. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:51 PM (#2560992)

I'm quickly running out of NL teams besides the Cubs that I don't bear a grudge against.

I may soon have to add teh DBacks to a list that already includes the Padres, Mets, Cardinals, Braves, Giants, and Marlins.

70. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:52 PM (#2560994)

Not the Astros, zonk?

71. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:52 PM (#2560995)

The amount of rage this inspires in my being cannot be described in words.

Meh. I figured .500 this year would be a success. Playoffs was a huge bonus. While it may suck to lose to a team which allowed more runs than they scored, I can't muster too much outrage over an 85 win team going nowhere.

Anyone else getting 2003 NLCS deja vu? Pesky little hitters who will not die and then getting key hits?

72. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:53 PM (#2560996)

I know I shouldn't get my hopes up... but I do.

73. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:54 PM (#2560999)

Not the Astros, zonk?

Oh yeah - the Astros, too.

74. Dan Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:55 PM (#2561001)

75. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:55 PM (#2561002)

Lets
get
some
runs

76. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:56 PM (#2561004)

Can Kevin Hart start game 5 if necessary?

(just kidding of course - mostly)

77. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:56 PM (#2561005)

What's wrong with me that I have a shitty 3 year old cellphone and don't care?

78. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:56 PM (#2561006)

time for the rally beer

79. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:57 PM (#2561008)

So does Lou take more heat for sticking with a Ted Lilly who had absolutely nothing tonight? Hart continues to impress, so at this point, I think all starters not named Zambrano should be on short leashes.

80. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:57 PM (#2561009)

Is it me or do none of the DS series have the look of going to a 5th game? I know it's early still, and a lot can happen in Game 2/3 for all of them, but from the way all the teams have been playing, I wouldn't bet on seeing a single game 5.

I wouldn't either, but these things have a way of changing midstream.

Including maybe even this game.

81. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:58 PM (#2561010)

I wouldn't bet on seeing a single game 5.

Or a game 4 for that matter.

Kidding!!

Where's our naked optimist?

82. zonk Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:58 PM (#2561011)

Here we go.

83. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:59 PM (#2561014)

If Soriano can hit Davis, the guy must be running on fumes at this point.

84. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:59 PM (#2561015)

Sure doesn't say much for how the Cub hitters have looked lately that down four with five innings to go seems like insurmountable odds.

85. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 04, 2007 at 11:59 PM (#2561016)

Good thing Alf was admiring that single.

86. Bull Pain Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM (#2561017)

Last year was similar. Two sweeps and two 3-1's. Also a sweep and a 4-1 in the 7-gamers. Only Mets-Cards was interesting.

87. zonk Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM (#2561018)

Ah, thanks, Ron...

That's been the problem... no on one in front of 0 for the series Lee and Rameriz.

88. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM (#2561019)

Is that what happened, Misirlou? God damn idiot.

89. retro-shiite Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:01 AM (#2561020)

All right--I'm putting on a PBS dvd.

90. zonk Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:02 AM (#2561021)

DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT

91. Sweet Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:02 AM (#2561022)

OK, they're teeing off on Davis now. We better get at least one run here.

92. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:02 AM (#2561023)

Is that what happened, Misirlou? God damn idiot.

Yes. he had a long hard look at that hit off the wall.

And now he should be on 3rd with 1 out.

93. Bowling Baseball Fan Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:02 AM (#2561024)

Had a Michael Kay moment there. "DEEP TO LEFT!" oh wait, he caught it easily at the track.

94. Chip Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:02 AM (#2561025)

Truped by Stockton!

95. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:02 AM (#2561026)

Ramirez has had some nice looking cuts. Lee, however, has not.

Damn it, Theriot.

96. zonk Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:04 AM (#2561027)

All right--I'm putting on a PBS dvd.

You know what PBS DVD I've watched multiple times for some reason?

The Donner Party.

I'm starting wonder if the Cubs got lost in the Wasatch Mountains on their way to Arizona

97. There's a chill wind blowing in Misirlou's soul Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:04 AM (#2561028)

Stockton: "Soriano made a wise move holding up there at first. he had no chance to get to second."

Yeah Dick. Generally, when you take 45 seconds to get to first, you have little chance at a double.

98. retro-shiite Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:04 AM (#2561029)

Doug Davis is up there on the Fernando Vina scale of players I hate. He's incredibly annoying to watch, he's a thoroughly mediocre talent, and the Cubs never do jack with him.

99. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:04 AM (#2561030)

The April-May version of the Cubs is back.

100. retro-shiite Posted: October 05, 2007 at 12:06 AM (#2561031)

You know what PBS DVD I've watched multiple times for some reason?

The Donner Party.

Bet that'd be interesting.

Just put on disc 1 of "Chicago: City of Century--American Experience."

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