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Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Cubnut on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:07pm

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SP Aaron Cook SP *Ted Lilly
  7-3, 2.82, 35 K, 22 BB, 76.2 IP
5-4, 5.23, 58 K, 21 BB, 62 IP
       
CF Willy Taveras LF Alfonso Soriano
RF #Jonathan Herrera 2B *Mike Fontenot
LF Ryan Spilborghs 1B Derrek Lee
3B Garrett Atkins C Geovany Soto
1B *Todd Helton RF *Kosuke Fukudome
C Chris Iannetta CF *Jim Edmonds
RF Jeff Baker 3B Mark DeRosa
SS *Omar Quintanilla SS Ronny Cedeño
P Aaron Cook P *Ted Lilly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With rain falling and plenty of those intimidating orange and red spots on the weather radar, we could well be looking at a rainout. That being the case, I'm going to save all of my good Omar Quintanilla material for another occasion.

This is the Rockies' only visit to Wrigley this season, and the Cubs have already made the trip to Denver, so a washout would presumably create a doubleheader. I imagine Saturday would be the DH day, so as not to complicate the teams' travel plans. (The Rockies play in Los Angeles Monday night, while the Cubs will be in San Diego.)

IF the game is played, the team with MLB's best record (Cubs at 33-21, .611) will be matched with one of the teams carrying MLB's worst record: the Rox and Seattle are both 20-34, .370.

Aaron Cook, who was very tough on the Cubs in an April start at Coors (8 IP, 4 H, 2 ER) is scheduled to make his first-ever appearance at Wrigley Field. Scheduled Cubs starter Ted Lilly, who beat Colorado twice in '07, walked away from his last start, at Pittsburgh on Sunday, with an ND. He was tagged for 10 H and 4 ER in 6 innings.

Today's random positive thought: while the Cubs have won 33 games, they're actually underperforming against their Pythagorean record, which, thanks to the team's +88 run differential (far and away, the best in MLB), is 35-19. The Cardinals are 2 wins better than projected; the Astros are one better.

Today's random negative thought: the Cubs are hardly the first professional
sports team to attach some sort of cheerleading anthem to the at-game
experience, but I'll bet they ARE the first professional sports team to
feature an anthem that is, in fact, an extended jingle on behalf of the
television station that broadcasts their games. (From Go Cubs Go:
"...you can catch it all on WGN.")

Embarrassing isn't the word. I'll bet even as the late, great Steve Goodman, a huge Cubs fan, is enjoying each of these home victories from his La-Z-Boy in the Great Beyond, he's also thinking about how he might contact his agent so he can pull the usage rights to the song.

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#1 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Chad on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:20pm.

weather threatens but i don't see umbrellas ella, ella, eh, eh, eh.

#2 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Jace on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:22pm.

Radar look to me like it improves quite a bit in about an hour from now. I hope so. It would be nice to avoid a DH....

#3 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Ryno on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:24pm.

Rob G... if the Cub's keep doing what they're doing, I don't care what music they play after the game.

#4 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Jace on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:27pm.

Go-Go Gadget Field Drainage!

#5 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Charlie on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:27pm.

I have to say, I'm against the win jingle. Mostly it's just a really annoying song. Isn't flying the blue W enough to celebrate the win?

#45 Best Cubs-win song

Submitted by SheffieldCornelia on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 5:31pm.

I really liked a few years ago when they played "do a li'l dance, make a li'l love, get down tonight" at the ballpark after Cubs wins. Party song, perfectly reflected the mood after a win, and wasn't cheesy like "Go Cubs Go".

I was at the game today...talk about a depressed crowd after a few innings. I think people were actively tuning the game out. Certainly, no one expected a comeback...but the place went nuts even after we got to 9-6 because that's when everyone realized hey, wait a minute, this could actually happen.

Unbelievable. Second time I've seen a great comeback vs. the Rockies at home--first one was the Tulowitzki game last year when we won it in, I think, 10 innings after Tulo put them ahead late.

#6 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Chad on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:29pm.

"Embarrassing isn't the word. I'll bet even as the late, great Steve Goodman, a huge Cubs fan, is enjoying each of these home victories from his La-Z-Boy in the Great Beyond, he's also thinking about how he might contact his agent so he can pull the usage rights to the song."

I think quite the opposite there Rob. I think it's why he wrote the song. Not exactly to advertise WGN but as a Cub anthem. I'll bet he's proud.

I personally think the song is LAME!

When the Yanks win they play Sinatra. Now that is something.

#8 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Ryno on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:31pm.

Sinatra makes sense in New York and crappy music makes sense in the midwest. I see no problem with it. It adds to that drunken party atmosphere.

#9 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Rob G. on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:32pm.

Rob G. did not write this thread and the thoughts and opinions expressed on TCR are those of the each individual author.

BOOBS!

#10 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Cubnut on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:41pm.

Rob,

 I couldn't agree more with Chad and Ryno.

Lame, misguided post, my man. Get a clue.

#11 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Chad on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:43pm.

i still blame you

#12 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by JoePepitone on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:57pm.

Yes! More boobs!

#7 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Ryno on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 12:29pm.

What happens to probable starters if today gets rained out? I'm going to Sunday's game, and I have to admit, I'd prefer to see the Rusch v. Demp matchup.

#13 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by mattralph on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 1:01pm.

A rainout sounds like a good idea about now. Way to throw the game away in the first inning Lily.

#14 Re: Game 55 What Crappy Weather Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Ryno on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 1:34pm.

Clearly Lilly was mentally invested in a rainout.

#15 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by mattralph on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 1:43pm.

Clearly, he thought he was pitching batting practice.

#16 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Chad on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 2:38pm.

Silver lining:

Jimmy E gets a couple of knocks and his first Cub HR. Maybe there is a little life left in him and this just kick-started it.

#17 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by JoePepitone on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 2:51pm.

WTF???? Cubs lead 10-9?!

#18 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by JoePepitone on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 2:52pm.

Gotta Love Manny Corpas....

#19 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by JoePepitone on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 2:56pm.

Does this game remind anyone of the game vs. the Astros on 8/29/89? see http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN198...

Only that one started with a 9-0 Astros lead and the Cubs won 10-9 in 10 innings. This one starts off 9-1. 'Course we're only in the 7th inning here.

#28 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by jacos on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:40pm.

I remember, Dwight Smith got game winning hit.

Today's game-

HOLY SHIT!!

#41 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by WISCGRAD on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 5:20pm.

I remember that one too. I was visiting relatives as a kid that day so I remember watching the first part at home, listening to the beginnings of the comeback on the radio in the car, and watching the end at my grandmas. There is also a segment about that game on the Boys of Zimmer VHS (which I still watch once every spring)

#20 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Dmac on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:01pm.

Ah, it's not that bad an anthem, as far as those things go. Have you ever heard the Diamondback's incredibly annoying rattle that's blasted through the loudspeakers whenever they get a rally going? I'm old enough to remember when they used to play the "Hey, Hey, Holy Cow, No Doubt About It," song - now THAT became really annoying and lame after a few years.

Anyone remember back in '84, when we had the Van Halen song "Jump" to get up for? That was OK, but then VF sued over the copywright issue, and that was that. I blame Diamond Dave - farkin' douchebag.

#21 Cubs Win! Cubs Win!!!

Submitted by Rob G. on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:18pm.

Holy balls!

#22 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Vegas Brian on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:19pm.

Thank God it didn't rain :-)

#23 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Rob Richardson on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:21pm.

This game was never in doubt.

#24 Off-topic

Submitted by Rob G. on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:23pm.

Cardinals optioned Chris Duncan today...

#25 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Vegas Brian on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:25pm.

Pat: This is the type of game that if you are 10 years old and you were here, you'll still remember this game when you are 40.

Ron: But not at 68 you won't...

I can't help but laugh at everything right now.

#26 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by tribe22 on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:29pm.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Signed up just to say that!
CUBS WIN!!!!! Enjoy it people!

#27 Re: Game 55 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (2 of 4)

Submitted by Vegas Brian on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:39pm.

DeRosa on XM with Kennedy & Dibbs.

Said Blanco's HR was the big hit to all of them in the dugout.

Also said "they all" wish Marmol could pitch every day, but they know his arm would fall off...

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