Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 The Cubs have scored at least six runs in three straight games now, but now they are confronted with David Wells. Also, we have Glendon Rusch pitching for us, so we'll likely NEED those runs. Ah, well, we've at least guaranteed ourselves a .500 road trip against two of the best teams, and we can't possibly come home any worse off than when we left, so I'm not too worried. Also, in case nobody's heard the news, The Cubs have hit 5 home runs in two games at Petco Park, one of the hardest parks to hit it out of. HAHAHAH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 I wouldn't exactly call that news, but ok. Marlins have left the bases loaded twice already. So frustrating. But they are still up 3-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted May 16, 2004 1st place again, even with a kind of sad outing from anyone not named "Brown" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 Well it's finally happened... Dontrelle Willis brought in to the Marlins game today as a pinch hitter. He grounded out to 2nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairtoflair7 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 Not a smart move by Jimmy Williams.....Who do you let beat you?...Piazza or Zeile....idiot...chooses Piazza and doesn't walk him and he hits a 2-run-shot in top of 9th with 1 on, 2 out 1-2 count to tie the game at 2 and RUIN Clemens start....LETS GO METS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 A's finally sweep a series by beating the Royals 6-2. They had been 0-5 in series sweeping games so far this season. Ben Sheets of the Brewers strikes out 18 today against the Braves. For the year he has 66 strikes out and only 9 walks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted May 16, 2004 and RUIN Clemens start YES! Let's go Me... Sorry, I can't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 Not a smart move by Jimmy Williams.....Who do you let beat you?...Piazza or Zeile....idiot...chooses Piazza and doesn't walk him and he hits a 2-run-shot in top of 9th with 1 on, 2 out 1-2 count to tie the game at 2 and RUIN Clemens start....LETS GO METS It's not a stupid move. You don't walk Piazza in that situation and bring the go-ahead run to the plate. Rather, you depend on your supposed stud closer to get the out, especially with a 1-2 count. Don't get me wrong...I (as a Cubs' fan and certified Astro-hater) was THRILLED to see Piazza hit that homer. But don't blame Jimy Williams for that. I think he made the right call. The bigger thing bugging me about this Mets/Astros game is that it should already be over, with the Mets winning. The umps BLEW that fucking call at second base in the sixth inning when Ensberg came off the bag and Garcia held the tag on him. If they'd gotten that call right, the Astros' second run never would have scored and the game would have been over on the Piazza homer. The umpiring this season is some of worst I've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 Woohoo! Mets win 3-2 in 13. Jason Phillips hits a HR in the top of the 13th. And Dan Wheeler gets the win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted May 16, 2004 The umpiring this season is some of worst I've ever seen. It's atrocious. The Yanks won the game in spite of themselves yesterday when A-Rod clearly touched the plate before being tagged, and the ump called him out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 How in the fuck did the Astros lose that game today? That was probably the most one-sided extra inning game I've ever seen. Total choke job. Oh well...Cubs up 4-2 in the 8th. I smell a tied NL Central race! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 I can hardly wait to see Ponson give up about 6 runs in the first 2 innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 I just think it's fucking excellent that of all people Piazza stopped Clemens from going 8-0, and now after all the injuries and blown saves and incosistent offensive production, plus a six-game road trip against two of the better teams in baseball, The Cubs are tied for first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 I thought about bumping the John Kruk is a big fat idiot thread but I'll just post this here. On Baseball Tonight he said Jarrod Washburn is his pick for the Cy Young right now. Wasburn has a 4.68 ERA currently. He is 7-1 but has benefitted from 12 runs per game of run support. "I don't care about ERA, your job is to get your team wins." "I'm always going to pick the guy who has the most wins." I'm trying to figure out at this point if he really is this stupid or ESPN is telling him to just appeal to stupid fans (or stupid baseball writers who sometimes seem to use the same logic). Even the occasionally equally moronic Harold Reynolds thought that he was crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted May 16, 2004 Idiot. It's clearly Kevin Brown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Ben Sheets of the Brewers strikes out 18 today against the Braves. For the year he has 66 strikes out and only 9 walks. Sheets's pitch count today: 116 pitches, 91 strikes. That's incredible. Braves never had a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted May 17, 2004 If Freddy Garcia was getting some fucking run support... A-Rod was out. Glove blocked the plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Cubs' Sosa Hurts Himself Sneezing The Associated Press Sunday, May 16, 2004 Sammy Sosa felt a bit sheepish while explaining why he wasn't able to play Sunday against the San Diego Padres. He sneezed twice shortly after arriving in the clubhouse before the game, which brought on back spasms and forced him to grab a chair to support himself...Sosa spent the afternoon in the trainer's room receiving treatment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Well I'm apparently spoke too soon earlier. Not only did the Jays win but I got a free pizza because they got 8 Ks. We're moving on up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 I'm trying to figure out at this point if he really is this stupid or ESPN is telling him to just appeal to stupid fans (or stupid baseball writers who sometimes seem to use the same logic). Even the occasionally equally moronic Harold Reynolds thought that he was crazy. I'm thinking of addressing this in the column. In the postscript of Moneyball, Michael Lewis rips into what he calls the Womens Auxilery, a group of sportswriters whose job it seems is to exclude outsiders from the inner workings of baseball. Tracy Ringolsby in particular. I think Kruk and Reynolds fall into this group. Michael Lewis than stated that the ignorance of these writers is what enables the A's to win so many games. That they speak for the inner members of baseball, who also go out of their way to denounce Moneyball, in spite of solid evidence that it works. Their ignorance and stupidity continue, aided by the inner circle of the broadcasters and writers, and the Athletics continue to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Oh yeah, Schilling is easily the Cy Young leader so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 What a comeback game for Ponson. One out away from a shutout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 What a comeback game for Ponson. One out away from a shutout. Color me surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Well I'm apparently spoke too soon earlier. Not only did the Jays win but I got a free pizza because they got 8 Ks. We're moving on up. Did you get a bobblehead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairtoflair7 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 I'm Happy...Mets are getting on track and if they can get Reyes back, they will be in good shape...that's a big if though....The pitching is soild and Ginter should be the 5th starter after his solid outing today against the NL 's top team. I hope they can get back to .500 and while they are not there yet, they still sit 3.5 out which is great considering all the injuries they had to go through. I'm hoping to go to the 1st game this year on Tues against the Cards. This team is getting me pumped and is giving me confidence in thier ability to not give up unlike some prior ass teams. About piazza...one word: Wow.... this guy doesn't stop with his clutch hitting performances. This guy may be the greatest Met of all time. If not, he's definetely up there. From this to the 10-run brave game-to the 9/11 game, this guy is pure clutch and a fan favorite. No way you can trade this guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted May 17, 2004 and if they can get Reyes back BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Anyway, the reason I came here. He's the greatest right-handed pitcher in the last 75 years... easily. You can't compare anybody seriously across the board to him Schilling on Clemens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 The A's are back on track at least with the sweeping of the Royals in Kansas City. The Big three have definately looked better in their last three outings as far as control is concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Sorry 'Sault, but Clemens beats Schilling. A better comparison is Tom Seaver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Schilling said that Clemens was the best right handed pitcher in the last 75 years. That's what sault was pointing out. Clemens is the guy Schilling idolized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Ah. My mistake then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
