Bottom 9th: NY Mets
- M. Wuertz relieved N. Cotts
- D. Easley grounded out to pitcher
- J. Franco hit for A. Heilman
- J. Franco struck out swinging
- J. Reyes singled to center
- J. Reyes stole second
- E. Chavez WALKED
- C. Beltran INTENTIONALLY WALKED, J. Reyes to third, E. Chavez to second
- C. Delgado WALKED, J. Reyes scored, E. Chavez to third, C. Beltran to second
- THAT WAS SO CUB.
1 runs, 1 hits, 0 errors
Chi Cubs 4, NY Mets 5
Monday, May 14, 2007
Well, The Governator better not raise my phokking taxes.
Gov.'s new budget ups spending
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger releases a revised state budget that calls for spending slightly more than he proposed earlier, even as the soft housing market is expected to depress tax revenue.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger releases a revised state budget that calls for spending slightly more than he proposed earlier, even as the soft housing market is expected to depress tax revenue.
Hellooooo, he's a plutocrat, they can do whatever the phokk they want to do.
Wolfowitz said to violate rules
World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz broke bank rules in arranging a hefty compensation package for his girlfriend, a situation that has caused a “crisis in the leadership” at the institution, according to a report from a special bank panel.
Also see: the fact that the he got this job after his Iraq war "planning."
World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz broke bank rules in arranging a hefty compensation package for his girlfriend, a situation that has caused a “crisis in the leadership” at the institution, according to a report from a special bank panel.
Also see: the fact that the he got this job after his Iraq war "planning."
time for Tommy G. to retire?
Look who's lighting him up...
Chi Cubs Inning Summary
- M. DeRosa walked
- H. Blanco fouled out to catcher
- A. Pagan doubled to left, M. DeRosa to third
- J. Marquis singled to center, M. DeRosa and A. Pagan scored
- R. Theriot flied out to right
- C. Izturis doubled to right, J. Marquis scored
- A. Soriano flied out to deep center
- End of Inning (3 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors)
Chi Cubs Inning Summary
- M. DeRosa walked
- H. Blanco fouled out to catcher
- A. Pagan doubled to left, M. DeRosa to third
- J. Marquis singled to center, M. DeRosa and A. Pagan scored
- R. Theriot flied out to right
- C. Izturis doubled to right, J. Marquis scored
- A. Soriano flied out to deep center
- End of Inning (3 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors)
Smiff finds anudder gem?
Leading off today's Monday Morning Ten Pack:
Michael Bowden, RHP, High-A Lancaster (Red Sox)
Bowden fired seven innings of one-hit shutout baseball Friday nigth at San Jose, lowering his ERA on the season to 1.37 in eight games. He's third in the California League in ERA and second in strikeouts, with 46 in 46 innings, allowing 35 hits and walking just eight. He's actually pitched even better than that. No pitcher on a talented Lancaster staff is handling the nightmare of pitching in Lancaster as well as Bowden has, and in a park that sees an average of 15.5 runs per game, Bowden has a 2.30 ERA in five home starts. In three road starts, he's fired 18.2 shutout innings. His stock is already high, and so far it's still rising.
I imagine he will become a Cyclone before long, and dat will be da end of dat.
Michael Bowden, RHP, High-A Lancaster (Red Sox)
Bowden fired seven innings of one-hit shutout baseball Friday nigth at San Jose, lowering his ERA on the season to 1.37 in eight games. He's third in the California League in ERA and second in strikeouts, with 46 in 46 innings, allowing 35 hits and walking just eight. He's actually pitched even better than that. No pitcher on a talented Lancaster staff is handling the nightmare of pitching in Lancaster as well as Bowden has, and in a park that sees an average of 15.5 runs per game, Bowden has a 2.30 ERA in five home starts. In three road starts, he's fired 18.2 shutout innings. His stock is already high, and so far it's still rising.
I imagine he will become a Cyclone before long, and dat will be da end of dat.
"Who? Sorry, I do not recall that name."--A.G. Gonzo
Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty sent his letter of resignation to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales today, becoming the fourth major casualty of the ongoing U.S. attorneys scandal.
the unmaking of a pitching prospect
Greg Miller, LHP, Triple-A Las Vegas (Dodgers)
Not so long ago, Miller was the best left-handed prospect in the game (before K-Mad drafted him). Before he turned 19, he made four starts in the Double-A Southern League, striking out 40 in 27 innings while allowing three earned runs. Then disaster struck (K-Mad drafted him!), as shoulder surgery, followed by a second procedure to clean up the first, cost him all of 2004 and most of the following season. Used out of the bullpen since his return, Miller still has excellent stuff, with a low- to mid-90s fastball and a vicious slider, but control problems have kept him from developing into something dependable. This spring he pitched very well and was a candidate for the fifth starter's job in the big leagues late into March, but since beginning the year in the Triple-A rotation, everything has gone downhill (Oh no! K-Mad drafted him again!!). Since the six no-hit innings he threw on April 19, Miller has been unable to find the strike zone at all, including a start on Friday in which he recorded just one out while walking four, hitting one, and uncorking a pair of wild pitches. On the season, he's walked 32 in 23.2 innings to contribute to a 6.46 ERA, and we're all back to dreaming about what could have been (if K-Mad hadn't drafted him...).
Not so long ago, Miller was the best left-handed prospect in the game (before K-Mad drafted him). Before he turned 19, he made four starts in the Double-A Southern League, striking out 40 in 27 innings while allowing three earned runs. Then disaster struck (K-Mad drafted him!), as shoulder surgery, followed by a second procedure to clean up the first, cost him all of 2004 and most of the following season. Used out of the bullpen since his return, Miller still has excellent stuff, with a low- to mid-90s fastball and a vicious slider, but control problems have kept him from developing into something dependable. This spring he pitched very well and was a candidate for the fifth starter's job in the big leagues late into March, but since beginning the year in the Triple-A rotation, everything has gone downhill (Oh no! K-Mad drafted him again!!). Since the six no-hit innings he threw on April 19, Miller has been unable to find the strike zone at all, including a start on Friday in which he recorded just one out while walking four, hitting one, and uncorking a pair of wild pitches. On the season, he's walked 32 in 23.2 innings to contribute to a 6.46 ERA, and we're all back to dreaming about what could have been (if K-Mad hadn't drafted him...).
Military intelligence
News Headline: "Army calls for back-to-back Iraq tours of duty."
News Headline: "U.S. troops risk lives for low pay."
News Headline: "Officials link equipment shortage to Iraq war."
News Headline: "Military chiefs are concerned about declining readiness."
But George W. Bush* put it best when he was campaigning in 2000:
"Back-to-back deployments, poor pay, shortages of spare parts and equipment, and rapidly declining readiness. . . . These are the signs of a military in decline."
*FULLA$#!+.
News Headline: "U.S. troops risk lives for low pay."
News Headline: "Officials link equipment shortage to Iraq war."
News Headline: "Military chiefs are concerned about declining readiness."
But George W. Bush* put it best when he was campaigning in 2000:
"Back-to-back deployments, poor pay, shortages of spare parts and equipment, and rapidly declining readiness. . . . These are the signs of a military in decline."
*FULLA$#!+.
Brain-Dead Managers: Monday's Report
Manager Jim Tracy says it is too soon to take Tony Armas Jr. out of the rotation.
"Too soon, too soon," manager Jim Tracy said Sunday when asked about taking Armas out of the rotation.
Despite being in a 1-for-39 slump, manager Joe Maddon said Sunday that Rocco Baldelli will remain in the leadoff spot.
Baldelli's batting average is down to .206 and he's never been much for walking, so he's been a horrible fit at the top of the lineup thus far. "I know it's a tough moment for him right now, but he's a veteran and he handles things pretty well," Maddon said. "I talked to him and he seems to be in good order. I'm not overly concerned with him."
Jeremy Guthrie cruised through 8 1/3 innings against the Red Sox on Sunday, only to get a no-decision after the Orioles bullpen blew it.
Actually, manager Sam Perlozzo blew it at least as much as the pen did. Guthrie's 91st and final pitch was a little infield popup that glanced off Ramon Hernandez's glove, putting Coco Crisp on first. After a long conversation on the mound, Guthrie was replaced by Danys Baez and the Red Sox went on to erase a 5-0 deficit and win the game.
"Too soon, too soon," manager Jim Tracy said Sunday when asked about taking Armas out of the rotation.
Despite being in a 1-for-39 slump, manager Joe Maddon said Sunday that Rocco Baldelli will remain in the leadoff spot.
Baldelli's batting average is down to .206 and he's never been much for walking, so he's been a horrible fit at the top of the lineup thus far. "I know it's a tough moment for him right now, but he's a veteran and he handles things pretty well," Maddon said. "I talked to him and he seems to be in good order. I'm not overly concerned with him."
Jeremy Guthrie cruised through 8 1/3 innings against the Red Sox on Sunday, only to get a no-decision after the Orioles bullpen blew it.
Actually, manager Sam Perlozzo blew it at least as much as the pen did. Guthrie's 91st and final pitch was a little infield popup that glanced off Ramon Hernandez's glove, putting Coco Crisp on first. After a long conversation on the mound, Guthrie was replaced by Danys Baez and the Red Sox went on to erase a 5-0 deficit and win the game.
it was only a matter of time
Tanner Boyle Memorial League
Rank Team Points Pts Change Waiver Moves
1. Triple Dog Dare 150.5 1.5 6 23
4. 375thSt Y Irregulars 145 -5.5 4 11
11. Crabs of Yore 110 0.5 10 11
Rank Team Points Pts Change Waiver Moves
1. Triple Dog Dare 150.5 1.5 6 23
4. 375thSt Y Irregulars 145 -5.5 4 11
11. Crabs of Yore 110 0.5 10 11
you just got a degree from Messiah College...
...you will probably need some comforting.
Messiah College
Grantham, Pennsylvania
May 19, 2007
Philip Yancey, author of Where Is God When it Hurts?
Messiah College
Grantham, Pennsylvania
May 19, 2007
Philip Yancey, author of Where Is God When it Hurts?
Sunday, May 13, 2007
it's also national "are the Horror mathematically eliminated yet?" month
Beware the Ides of National Hamburger Month, National Asparagus Month, National Egg Month, National Salad Month, National Salsa Month, National Strawberry Month, National Drinking Water Month, National Artisan Gelato Month, National High Blood Pressure Education Month, National Masturbation Month, National Barbecue Month, National Custard Month, National Beef Month, National Tavern Month, National Youth Traffic Safety Month, National Stroke Awareness Month, National Arthritis Month, National Smile Month, National Military Appreciation Month, National Mental Health Month, National Drug Court Month, National Electrical Safety Month, National Trauma Awareness Month, National Home Improvement Month, National Community Action Month, National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month, National Family Month, National Book Month, National Better Hearing and Speech Month, National Better Sleep Month, National Moving Month, Get Caught Reading Month, National Bike Month, Clean Air Month, and Navajo Code Talkers Month.
umm...
Is that Caesar Izzzzzturis hitting?
How soon until
The Dream...is Over?
I could find no actual pictures of him hitting...although the Google image search did turn up a disturbing comic book cover...
How soon until
The Dream...is Over?
I could find no actual pictures of him hitting...although the Google image search did turn up a disturbing comic book cover...
does anyone see monkeys in the air?
Despite some flu-like symptoms, Felix Hernandez (elbow) remains on target to start Tuesday against the Angels.
The plan is for him to throw 75-80 pitches in his first game back. You'll want him active for his two-start week.
I am shocked--SHOCKED!
After a long rain delay following the top of the ninth, Taylor Tankersley and Jorge Julio combined to lose Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Tankersley was handed the save chance in a one-run game, but he was wild following the delay, giving up two walks and two singles to tie the game. With two outs and the bases loaded, Julio came in to face Ryan Zimmerman and surrendered a grand slam to end it.
Tankersley was handed the save chance in a one-run game, but he was wild following the delay, giving up two walks and two singles to tie the game. With two outs and the bases loaded, Julio came in to face Ryan Zimmerman and surrendered a grand slam to end it.
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