Pirates vs. Cubs, 1 September 2010
by Charlie Wilmoth on Sep 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT
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Late gamethread, eh?
Just like I’m going to be late to the ge. On the train to Wrigley, see if I can get a cheap ticket. Go Bucs!
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 2:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"Game." not "ge."
Gah.
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Here we D'oh again!
Doumit let the fat fly drop in front of him in right field on Slim Mac’s last start, let’s hope nothing gets hit to right field.
And let’s hope if Slim Mac is done that JR will take him out and not hang him out to dry like last start…
I hope he does, because there is nothing more entertaining than watching you complain.
by ryebr3ad on Sep 1, 2010 2:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hee!
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 2:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hey cocktails
i saw later that you set up a torrent feed for the game the other day! Sorry I wasn’t around then, and thanks for doing it!
Nice
McDonald’s FIP and xFIP are better than I thought they would be. 2.55 and 3.57 respectively coming in to this game.
SSS but still.
Lefty pitcher.
Rocco touched on Bowker having a lower OPS against LHP.
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Trade value can only increase for Doumit...
against a pitcher he knows very well…. Maybe?
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh…all I can get is WGN.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
what absolute bullshit!
MLB.tv wont let me see this game even though FSN isnt showing the game today!
Here's a Stream Torrent link if that helps
st://A0QCgpwEdTwDPAaCoAHIgBYrZkB1UjlbuMo1IEsMYDM1ihcJU3BvcnR6b25limEAikEJU3BvcnR6b25liqIFU3BvcnQ=
I think you need the dedicated Stream Torrent program
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/File-Sharing/Stream-Torrent.shtml
looks like they may be blocked for me?
comes up with a Cannot Open Page for me… i ll look into it… thanks though
Cannot open...
Just leave it openand it will open after afew mins
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, you are still blacked out regardless of them not televising it. MLB blackout rules pretty stupid.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Anyone watching this game?
I see GameTracker says both of the first outs were flyouts to “deep” outfield… either one close to going over the fence
Tabata’s went to the warning track. McCutchen’s was really high, and got knocked down before it reached the track.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Pedro
expecting a breaking ball in the dirt on a full count…no swing.
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Just looked at the splits. Out of 148 plate appearances with 2 strikes, Pedro has struck out 91 times. That’s 61%
Gi Jones! Saves alot of bad throws
I’m not down on him at all, not on defense and not on offense either. If anyone else was hitting he would be considered just fine.
Which kind of disproves your point
He leads the team in RBI because the only guys hitting right now are the ones hitting in front of him in the order.
You know as well as I do that leading this team in any offensive category is meaningless. He’s been useless aside from the occasional HR. .247/.307/.418 from a first baseman is well below replacement.
But he also has no protection behind him.
I’m just saying he makes plays on defense, a scooping machine, and is a legit power threat.
Anyway, what do you recommend for 1st Base? D’ohmit? Just leave the base open?
Doumit has at least been league average with the bat, but he’d probably give a ton of runs back in the field. Bowker should be at least replacement level, and he’s played better than that in AAAA.
I’m not saying we should replace Jones immediately, but he’s been bad for longer than he was good last year.
He's struggled since the break
.272/.337./.431 before the break, which is somewhat acceptable given the lack of viable options.
HA!
$30 seat for six bucks. Just had to miss the top of the first. Mac looks goooood!
’King, no worries about the torrent.
Sitting 1st base line about not quite even with BucsinCA’s boyfriend
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 2:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Wrong boyfriend.
In section 138. 2/3 of fhe way down tge RF line, about 15 rowz back. So, BFiCA’s OTHER BFF.
And yes, I’m wearimg my mustard yellow cap & Gathering t-shirt.
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sitting 1st base line about not quite even with BucsinCA’s boyfriend
It’s shameless the way they flirt.
by shayborg on Sep 1, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Cannot do a rec on mobile,
But totAlly would for the Calvin & Hobbes reference.
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Watching on mlb.com...
Wrigley looks pretty barren today.
Are you wearing a Pirates cap?
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
A two base swinging bunt...
from Ron C.
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions
WGN guy just said “Cedeno ambushing the Cubs in this series”…that hit makes him 3/9 so far. Total ambush. I guess for Cedeno’s numbers that is an ambush.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
He was truly, deeply awful as a Cub
At least, after his first 40 games. He wOBA’d around .260 twice. I think he really scarred the fans.
Not as bad as Jack’s .262 with the M’s this season, though.
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
even the radio is not on today so pickins are slim
by karreemofwheat on Sep 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
i prefer the video feed
i ll just stay off here… the radio is good since i have mlb.tv subscription, but video is better…
I saw that on WGN. The fat guy is gonna end up with a cheesey helmet.
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
For those of you who can’t see, Tabata hit a line drive right up the middle that was heading for his face. Luckily he stopped it with his left hand, but that looks like it could have broken something.
Oh boy.
Meek redux. Right off Gorzo’s hand. Hopefully the result is the same as Meek’s and there’s no break.
WALKER!
En FUEGO!
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
regardless, it was a terrible relay by Cedeno
Jason
The Hanging Curve
I disagree.
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
afternoon gentlemen
nothing like following the gamethreads on the Man’s dime . . .
Thomas Diamond just sounds like a Bond villain to me.
No, that wasn't me.
I’m siphoning BEER into my fat face, dude…
Mac is not making many mistakes, but they’re hitting the ones he IS making. His curve looks fucking NASTY. even from out here.
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Community Prospect #7 is available! Apologies for the delay, but it’s there now, so head on over and cast your votes!
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
Grrr.
McDonald ain’t right.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
Hmmm.
I wasn’t here for the first little while – is there a reason Gorzelanny left so early?
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
beaned in hand, ball was headed for face and he blocked it
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Ha!
Pretty fucking much!
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
His fastball looked flat and up in the zone on that double.
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Why’s that?
You have to love the clown show in LF.
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
true
The preposterous batting stance and (perceived) cocky attitude both me. He’s probably a swell guy in real life.
You just described Lastings Milledge… to a tee!
by RDV across the sea on Sep 1, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like it's going to start raining.
Jeez I hope not.
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
3 hits
I really felt like they had more than that. They hit a bunch of balls pretty well off of Gorzelanny. Seems like there have been a bunch of games this year where that happened then they just shut down the rest of the way.
was hoping to take advantage of Chicago's 'pen
but it won’t matter if Mac can’t get his act together
Watching Walker and Cedeno
Talking to each otber on EVERY pitch, getting ready for a GIDP.
Right up until that strikeout while I was typing. Gah
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
that 3-1 pitch to McDonald wasn’t even close to a strike, glad he got the walk anyways though.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
and rips an RBI double. I’ll give him a pass.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Cutch!
Nice shot.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
CUTCH!
Attababy!
Free your ass and your mind will follow.
by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wtf these WGN guys are ridiculous. They’re talking about how pitchers run around the field all the time before the start, but running on the bases “with cleats, making turns, watching coaches” is soooo much different, and likely to sap all the pitcher’s strength.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Well, Len Kasper was asking why it’s different, and Bob Brenly gave the ridiculous answer. Kasper’s OK by me but Brenly is a doofus.
I don’t know the two from eachother, I just know I hear ridiculous stuff when I’m forced to listen to Cubs broadcasts.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Christ- this guy Maine just sailed one to the backstop
During hiszWARMUP tosses
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 3:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
We've had two crooked games so far . . .
today feels like a football score.
I’m saying 12 runs total. Over/under?
Jones since ASB = disaster
Jason
The Hanging Curve
See, the last two innings is the part of the game where McDonald needs to be able to throw his offspeed pitches for strikes. His changeup has been nonexistent today.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Just got home
Succos not on FSN……fired up WGN……….BINGO
Just in time to see No-mit hit into a 5 4 3
by Chucksberries on Sep 1, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
JR"s Response
“I’m fired??? I didn’t know I was on The Apprentice”
by Chucksberries on Sep 1, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Tabata was safe, even the usher said
“I’d like to see the replay om that.”
Jones looked a FOOL.
I go to get a beer & some peanuts and YOU fuckers let them get the first two on? Who jinxed that shit?
No Relation warming up in front of me, and CRACKING the catxher’s mitt.
Now the double switch by the Cubbies. This game could take anothe hour amd a half.
Gonna hafta conzerve battry soon.
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 4:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bowker's first AB
….stinging some foul balls, looks like he got hosed on strile three
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 4:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I thought Bowker handled bat well
but got a bad call. However, I don’t think that dude is 6’2" as advertised. Looks about 5’11" perhaps.
Ledezma warming up
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 4:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yeah
not an in-game suggestion… in this case, i was just pondering what could have been done in hindsight…
At the major league level...
Bowker is worse than Jones vs LHP…and that takes some doing.
Jee us
They STILL have LHP available?
Quade moving players like musical chairs….
And GFJ looks like CRAP
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by cocktailsfor2 on Sep 1, 2010 4:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” singers are some of the worst I’ve ever heard. This is Carl Lewis quality.
And the double lefties once again making the late-game pitching decisions easy.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Which right handed bat would you put between them? Andy LaRoche?
by Chucksberries on Sep 1, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
before or after he misplays a ball in the outfield?
by Chucksberries on Sep 1, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you suggesting he’s head and shoulders above Doumit?
by Chucksberries on Sep 1, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Against a lefty, my preferred lineup would be:
CF McCutchen
LF Tabata
2B Walker
3B Alvarez
RF Milledge
1B Jones
C Snyder
SS Cedeno
Jones should not be cleanup. Probably not even fifth the way he’s hitting. Pedro cleanup, any of Doumit, Milledge, Snyder between the two.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Wilfredo:
fat, flat down the upper middle of the plate fastballs with no movement…
Apparently our LOOGY is a NOOGY.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
well, the Y is in there too, but you get the idea.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
considering we already blew our golden opportunity to tie/take lead, you may be right.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
My bucket of baseballs trade, give us a bucket of balls and you can have:
D’ohmit
Clements
Ledezma
Heave Ho
Moss
Gallager
Burres
Bowker
and of course Aki
Why would you want to give away Bowker?
when we don’t even know what he’s capable of.
Some of the others are debatable, but that’s just dumb.
Just a bad feeling that he's a AAAA guy - the Giants figured it out and that's why they let him go
I think he’s a Clement clone.
And I think he’s shorter than he says, a 6 foot tall first baseman, career AAA guy.
Basically I saw enough in that one at bat
NEEXXTTT !
Do you not see the irony that Jones had basically an identical profile as Bowker until he got called up when the Pirates traded everyone else away?
I don't think GI Jones ever got an extended chance in the bigs
We’ve given extensive try outs to Moss, Clement(s), and LaRoche. Bowker had one with the Giants and I think he’s a shorter dude, looked like a AAA guy in that at bat to me.
I mostly agree with you on Moss and LaRoche. Clement had a short tryout but he was terrible, and he’s been mediocre in AAA so I’m not dying to give him another chance. But Bowker has been much better in AAA the last two years than Jones ever was, and he’s a year younger than Jones was when we called him up.
As for his AB today I must have been watching something different. He fouled off a number of tough pitches and then took a borderline slider for a called third strike. Much better than, say, any of Jones’ ABs today.
I hope Bowker turns out to be better, but the Giants GAVE him away after they tried him out in the bigs. I think he’s a bench player at best, and we already have alot of those.
lol, Yahoo says DY struck out to end inning
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Well, that sucked, Tabata.
At least Marmol had to throw a ton of pitches. Maybe he’ll be gassed for the 9th.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
Very close...
…but Jones managed not to.
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
Hard work always beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.
Doumit 1-6 with a HR career vs. Marmol
Jason
The Hanging Curve
Wow, that “go cubs go” song is terrible.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
+1
I blacked out when I saw this, did not expect that coming.
Thomas Diamond sounds like a mobster villain from the A-Team. In Chicago.
This slimeball controls half the city.
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