Pirates vs. Cubs, 16 May 2008
by Charlie
on May 16, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
Pittsburgh @ Chicago
Tom Gorzelanny vs. Sean Gallagher at Wrigley. Sorry for the late game thread -- the Friday afternoon game took me by surprise. This one starts now, at 2:20. Here's the box.
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C'mon Buccos!
I have a good feeling about today’s game for some reason.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Hello?.....
Echo!........
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 16, 2008 2:25 PM EDT 0 recs
These may be the best seats I've had to a game ever.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT 0 recs
Haha,
well, I guess that feeling was just gas…
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah, rough start for your guys.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on
May 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT
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we get to see two great young pitchers
good matchup today at wrigley.
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 16, 2008 2:35 PM EDT 0 recs
More like
one great young pitcher and one injured young pitcher.
by Thunder on
May 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT
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Nahhh
Gorzo’s not hurt…he’s just getting lit up like a Christmas tree.
by Thunder on May 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT 0 recs
Welp
Time to go back to work…. this f’ing sucks.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT 0 recs
They’re under our skin somehow… we’re scared of them, and Gorzo is also hurt and throwing like a little leaguer.
I looked forward to this game all day, and now I don’t even want to watch the rest.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 2:38 PM EDT
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So, wait, is Gorzellany really hurt?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on
May 16, 2008 2:40 PM EDT
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He's been suffering back spasms...
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 2:41 PM EDT
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Ah, OK. I've noticed he's been struggling so far this year.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on
May 16, 2008 2:46 PM EDT
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There's also speculation
Jim Tracy wrecked Gorzo’s arm by leaving him out for 100+ pitches for a bunch of starts in a row late last year.
by EmmaOMG on
May 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT
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Wow, how very Dusty Baker of him.
That’s sad to hear. You guys probably know this, but Gorzellany is a Chicago guy, so I’ve always kinda rooted for him (even though he was apparently a Sox fan).
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on
May 16, 2008 2:55 PM EDT
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Time
to pull Gorzo… he shouldn’t be pitching.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:54 PM EDT 0 recs
Hey
Let’s leave Gorzo out there even longer…
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 2:58 PM EDT 0 recs
good Lord.
I think it’s time to not only pull him from the game, but shut down Gorzo for a few starts. he’s throwing batting practice put there.
by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:00 PM EDT 0 recs
I agree.
He needs some time off.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 3:00 PM EDT
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I was willing
to write the first homer off as Soriano being searing hot right now, but 3 in two innings? That’s Brett Myers territory :D
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:02 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm watching this game
and I can’t see what sign Paulino is flashing when he calls for the gopher ball. I’ve seen Gorzo throw 3 and a couple that were fairly close.
by Thunder on May 16, 2008 3:03 PM EDT 0 recs
how does Gorzo look?
for those who are ‘stuck’ at work, can you comment on the speed and/or movement, or lack thereof, of his pitches?
by humbucker on
May 16, 2008 3:05 PM EDT
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He's not
fooling anyone. There’s been a bunch of good cuts…so movement must be minimal in the batter’s eyes. Speed’s nothing real special, but not super bad either.
by Thunder on
May 16, 2008 3:08 PM EDT
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Well
He’s not exceptionally wild… the balls just don’t appear to have any zip. After the first pitch homer, he threw 4 straight balls. I think he’s psyched out along with being lame.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 3:09 PM EDT
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thanks, phillybucco and Thunder
it’s too bad the Pirates can’t also bat against Gorzelanny for this game… we’re thru 4 innings, and only Bixler has a hit?
by humbucker on
May 16, 2008 3:25 PM EDT
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Gorzelanny vs the Cubs:
Start 1: 2.1 IP 6H 7R 7ER
Start 2: 2.2 IP 6H 7R 7ER
Start 3(so far): 2 IP 5H 6R 6ER
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:06 PM EDT 0 recs
So who hits
the HR this inning before Gorzo reaches his limit.
by Thunder on
May 16, 2008 3:09 PM EDT
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Probably the pitcher the way this game is going
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 3:12 PM EDT
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Just got here.........
a few thoughts:
1. I hate the Cubs
2. I’m glad I can see this game on WGN
3. Gorzo, please get somebody out!
4. I hate the Cubs
Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:19 PM EDT 0 recs
one more
the Soriano homer (part 2) was garbage. Routine pop up…that basket thing is a joke
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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by Raise the Jolly Roger on
May 16, 2008 3:21 PM EDT
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I'm listening to the game via the Internet...
...but I heard the home run landed in the first row and bounced back into the basket.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on
May 16, 2008 3:26 PM EDT
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he crushed the ball
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on
May 16, 2008 5:58 PM EDT
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a shutout inning from Gorzo... go figure.
let’s see if the Pirates’ offense gets shut out again this inning….
by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:20 PM EDT 0 recs
again!
Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on
May 16, 2008 3:27 PM EDT
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Maybe we can take a mulligan on the first 2 innings?
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:28 PM EDT 0 recs
2 shutout innings... so does JR let Gorzo bat this inning, or pinch hit for him?
I would have pulled him in the 2nd inning, but that’s why I’m not a manager….
by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:29 PM EDT 0 recs
not only does he stay...but bunts
what, exactly, is the point of bunting down 6-0?
Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on
May 16, 2008 3:32 PM EDT
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Gorzo
hits about .050 when he doesn’t bunt, so what difference will it make.
by Thunder on
May 16, 2008 3:40 PM EDT
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Good job Bixler
Wouldn’t want to wait for your pitch or anything…
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 3:31 PM EDT 0 recs
No joke...
His D has improved, but his batting is abysmal
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 3:43 PM EDT
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LaRoche needs to step up here...
... and drive in some runs.
by humbucker on May 16, 2008 3:51 PM EDT 0 recs
seriously
how bad do we look to Cubs fans? say what you want about the team in general but they are a whole new level of Suck against these guys
Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:53 PM EDT 0 recs
but
it’s not even like we’re even close to THIS bad. The Cubs are good but not like the second coming or anything. I don’t get it.
Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on
May 16, 2008 3:58 PM EDT
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We beat them
in the home opener. Bixler just didn’t run.
by bucdaddy on
May 16, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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yippee,a run
Raise the Jolly Roger!
http://raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com
by Raise the Jolly Roger on May 16, 2008 3:53 PM EDT 0 recs
On the board
I felt guilty going golfing today during the game, but I got back in time to see the first pirates run :)
by DITO on May 16, 2008 3:54 PM EDT 0 recs
is it possible that the Cubs could trade for Jason Isringhausen ...
... in time for him to pitch the 8th inning today?
by humbucker on May 16, 2008 4:00 PM EDT 0 recs
I had to run down the hall for a minute…
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 4:04 PM EDT
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Freddy
had quite the battle at that last at-bat, but of course, it ended pathetically.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:16 PM EDT 0 recs
BTW
That 2nd Soriano HR was directly in the basket, not in the seats, so yeah, it was BS.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:27 PM EDT 0 recs
OK, yeah, it was. I just watched in on Gameday.
Still, a bit of a stretch for Mr. Jolly Roger to call it a “routine pop up”, don’tcha think?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on
May 16, 2008 4:37 PM EDT
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If I may say so...
I absolutely hate early games.
Especially one’s that start at 12 PM.
I was looking forward to Pirates game for this evening… instead, I’ll have to waste time doing absolutely nothing.
The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 4:32 PM EDT 0 recs
So far,
to call this a game would be an insult to baseball… but now, who knows…
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on
May 16, 2008 4:34 PM EDT
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Mientkiewicz!
Went deep!!! ... ???
The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 4:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Ronny!!!
You suck.
Go away.
Where’s Doumit???
I miss him. :’(
The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 4:35 PM EDT 0 recs
Ugh...
well, at least the crap part of the order is up so we can get this over with fast…
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:45 PM EDT 0 recs
Rally time!
The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 4:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Good job.
Rivas & Michaels both fly out.
That’s what pinch-hitters are for, right?
The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on
May 16, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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Sweet.
This game has sucked my will to live.
.500 or bust...
by phillybucco on May 16, 2008 4:49 PM EDT 0 recs
Game.
Yet again, the team gets within 1 game of .500 and then fails to win.
The Utah Jazz
A disillusioned Pirates fan in Utah...
by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 4:51 PM EDT 0 recs
Speaking as a fellow Cubs fan: don’t be a douche.
by HereComesASpecialBoy on
May 16, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
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yeah really
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on
May 16, 2008 11:38 PM EDT
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