| Rockies | wOBA | wRC | RS | Cubs | wOBA | wRC | RS | |
| Dexter Fowler | .347 | .58 | -.03 | Kosuke Fukudome | .342 | .56 | -.06 | |
| Jonathan Herrera | .298 | .38 | .02 | Darwin Barney | .293 | .36 | .03 | |
| Carlos Gonzalez | .381 | .67 | .00 | Starlin Castro | .332 | .50 | -.03 | |
| Troy Tulowitzki | .382 | .66 | .04 | Jeff Baker | .312 | .41 | -.01 | |
| Todd Helton | .345 | .51 | -.01 | Carlos Pena | .378 | .62 | -.01 | |
| Seth Smith | .361 | .55 | .03 | Marlon Byrd | .338 | .48 | -.01 | |
| Jose Lopez | .282 | .28 | .06 | Alfonso Soriano | .339 | .46 | -.10 | |
| Chris Iannetta | .358 | .51 | .00 | Geovany Soto | .362 | .52 | .00 | |
| Esmil Rogers | .175 | .00 | .00 | Matt Garza | .175 | .00 | .00 | |
| 4.1 | .1 | 3.9 | -.2 |
| Starting Pitcher | IP/GS | FIP |
| Esmil Rogers | 6.17 | 4.38 |
| Matt Garza | 6.30 | 4.38 |
| Bullpens | xFIP | |
| Rockies | 3.21 | |
| Cubs | 4.19 | |
Score: Rockies 4.9, Cubs 3.8
Win Probability: 42.9%
Comments
So the win probability for tonight’s game is 42.9% and this is the best match-up of the series for us?
I think we can kiss that .500 mark goodbye for awhile.
Aisle424Quote Reply
jeff baker is batting cleanup. vs a RHP.
lets see what happens
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]So the win probability for tonight’s game is 42.9% and this is the best match-up of the series for us?
I think we can kiss that .500 mark goodbye for awhile.[/quote]Yeah, but ZiPS didn’t think too highly of Garza entering the season. I’ll start using the rest of season projections on May 1st and then update them each month. I still need to finish setting up the Base Runs too, but the truth is it didn’t change much. Instead of 4.15 runs, it might be 4.11 or 4.20. Some lineups might be a bigger difference, but for the Cubs and a couple other lineups I checked, it’s minimal. Base Runs is just better and it’s something I can do. I’m just lazy and haven’t finished it yet.
mb21Quote Reply
I don’t understand why Baker is batting cleanup either.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]jeff baker is batting cleanup. vs a RHP.
lets see what happens[/quote]
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I don’t understand why Baker is batting cleanup either.[/quote]I think Quade is slow to credit Baker’s hot start to just the platoon advantage. Probably because his last big hit came against a righty.
AndCountingQuote Reply
I think it’s somewhat funny that Starlin Castro is batting 3rd. Castro may eventually become a middle of the order hitter, but he isn’t right now.
mb21Quote Reply
I updated the message when you post a comment
mb21Quote Reply
A somewhat interesting article about Zambrano written by Mitch Williams: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110425&content_id=18237508&vkey=news_chc&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc
I don’t really agree with a lot of it, but Williams knows more about pitching than I ever will.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]I think Quade is slow to credit Baker’s hot start to just the platoon advantage. Probably because his last big hit came against a righty.[/quote]
I think most managers tend to give starts to bench guys if they get a clutch hit or two. Just look how much more Reed Johnson has payed in the past week.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I updated the message when you post a comment[/quote]Why?
Suburban kidQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
Suburban kidQuote Reply
http://www.cubsfx.com/2011/04/garzas-pitch-selections-as-cub.html
BerseliusQuote Reply
Al is a cunt.
Aisle424Quote Reply
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Aisle424Quote Reply
Excuse me but the Cubs win probability is 100%. They are on pace to go 11-11. Prove me wrong.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I don’t understand why Baker is batting cleanup either.[/quote]It just might work.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Serious comment.
AndCountingQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Al is a cunt.[/quote]
Be nice that’s a human being you’re talking about. Wait, no, you’re right. (dying laughing)
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I think most managers tend to give starts to bench guys if they get a clutch hit or two. Just look how much more Reed Johnson has payed in the past week.[/quote]Yeah, but do they bat them 4th? I don’t really care though. It’s just a lineup. Baker is going to have to play against righties some. I just think it’s funny he’s batting cleanup.
mb21Quote Reply
Are we even sure Al is a human being? I’m not sold yet.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Be nice that’s a human being you’re talking about. Wait, no, you’re right. (dying laughing)[/quote]
I just wanted to see the new comment verbage.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Yeah, but do they bat them 4th? I don’t really care though. It’s just a lineup. Baker is going to have to play against righties some. I just think it’s funny he’s batting cleanup.[/quote]
Finally, a Quade lineup move has gotten to you. You’ve routinely said you don’t care but Baker at cleanup vs. the righty is your tipping point.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]I just wanted to see the new comment verbage.[/quote]
Any reason to call Al a cunt is a good reason.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Finally, a Quade lineup move has gotten to you. You’ve routinely said you don’t care but Baker at cleanup vs. the righty is your tipping point.[/quote]I still don’t care to be honest. It just makes me laugh. It reminds me of that game Derrek Lee injured his wrist and was replaced in the lineup by Neifi Perez. The difference between Lee in 2006 and Perez is about the same as the difference between Ramirez in 2011 and Baker. It’s just funny.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Finally, a Quade lineup move has gotten to you. You’ve routinely said you don’t care but Baker at cleanup vs. the righty is your tipping point.[/quote]Search your feelings, mb. You know it to be true. Use your anger. Strike the lineup down!
AndCountingQuote Reply
I think there’s a decent chance the Cubs get swept by the Rockies.
mb21Quote Reply
This could be a repeat of Garza’s last start with the conditions today.
BerseliusQuote Reply
I still can’t believe how many batters Garza is striking out.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I still can’t believe how many batters Garza is striking out.[/quote]
And how hard he’s been hit despite it
BerseliusQuote Reply
garza has some sick shit
dylanjQuote Reply
Great curveball from Garza to punch out CarGo
BerseliusQuote Reply
I remember years ago the Cubs batted Chico Walker 4th for a game I went to and I couldn’t understand it. He ended up hitting a grand slam or clearing the bases somehow in what I think was a decisive at-bat in the game. My memory is foggy, but Chico Walker definitely batted clean-up and did something good. So I’m going to take a wait and see approach.
Aisle424Quote Reply
Would someone tell the people on BCB that Alvin Yellon IS his real name?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/4/25/2131773/chicago-cubs-colorado-rockies-preview-monday-fun-with#65300950
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]And how hard he’s been hit despite it[/quote]Yeah, it’s really strange.
mb21Quote Reply
Nice.
mb21Quote Reply
Cause he’s a homerun hitter, bitches.
AndCountingQuote Reply
bob is going to say sneaky power 1,000 times now
dylanjQuote Reply
(dying laughing). Darwin Fucking Barney.
BerseliusQuote Reply
There’s 1, dj.
mb21Quote Reply
I’m nominating DB for the new cleanup hitter.
melissaQuote Reply
You drinkers should have a drinking game where you drink every time Bob says sneaky power this year. You’ll be drunk 24/7.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I’m nominating DB for the new cleanup hitter.[/quote]That might make sense than Baker. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Cause he’s a homerun hitter, bitches.[/quote]
Word to your mother
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I’m nominating DB for the new cleanup hitter.[/quote]
Only when Koyie isn’t starting though.
BerseliusQuote Reply
So weather is why the Cubs aren’t 5 or 6 over .500 according to Quade. That’s probably true. The other day when they were playing the Dodgers, it was under 50 in Chicago and nice and sunny in Los Angeles. Dodgers win. Duh.
mb21Quote Reply
i think we just saw mish
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]So weather is why the Cubs aren’t 5 or 6 over .500 according to Quade. That’s probably true. The other day when they were playing the Dodgers, it was under 50 in Chicago and nice and sunny in Los Angeles. Dodgers win. Duh.[/quote]
He is going to make every excuse in the book for his players, isn’t he? No wonder they all love him. Lou would have told them they need to play better because most of these teams they’ve been playing kind of suck and they’re only hovering around .500. He clearly was phoning it in.
Aisle424Quote Reply
oh, cubs win
dylanjQuote Reply
i believe we are going to see the most perfect .500 team ever. win one, lose one the rest of the way
dylanjQuote Reply
Rogers has even less stuff than Z did in the first inning yesterday.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Sori has really improved on going to RF this year
dylanjQuote Reply
Starlin —–> no dinner
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Starlin —–> no dinner[/quote]
No breakfast tomorrow morning either.
/ I think he can forget about lunch too. yikes
melissaQuote Reply
jesus castro
dylanjQuote Reply
Castro can’t eat for the rest of the year.
Aisle424Quote Reply
wow what a horrible inning
dylanjQuote Reply
What the fuck? I step away for 10 minutes and it’s 3-3?
mb21Quote Reply
Castro –> day off tomorrow I bet
BerseliusQuote Reply
3 errors in the inning for Castro MB
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]That might make sense than Baker. (dying laughing)[/quote]
When you look at the Cub lineup tonight, Quade is obviously very happy with Fukudome hitting 1st and Barney hitting 2nd. Until they figure out how to hit Castro more than once in the lineup, it’s going to be 3rd. When you look down the rest of the lineup, Baker’s the hottest hitter of the bunch. I’m not saying a lineup projection system vs righties would have him hitting 4th (or even present), but he’s the ‘hottest’ current option the Cubs have in tonight’s lineup in spots 4-9.
Over a season, I’d surely rather see Soto or Pena hitting 4th on nights when Aramis sits, but tonight, I don’t think it’s a deadly sin to bat Baker 4th.
As for the weather, you don’t have to dig very hard to find a Lou Piniella quote defending his players against poor play in cold weather. Every Cub manager until the end of time will make that argument until the team is relocated to Shreveport, LA. Seems like more of a question they get from reporters rather than something they volunteer.
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Chris DickersonQuote Reply
Castro made 3 errors in one inning? (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
My twitter feed hates Castro now and the fucks in the stands gave the sarcastic cheer when he handled a play without making an error. I understand the frustration, but he is the best thing about this team. Fuck this fucking fanbase.
Aisle424Quote Reply
3 errors in an inning will get you booed. Even if your Albert freaking Pujols
dylanjQuote Reply
If it weren’t for Castro, there’s be zero reason to watch this team when Zambrano isn’t pitching. Even when Z is pitching it’s not like it once was. An 89 mph fastball isn’t all that exciting.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]If it weren’t for Castro, there’s be zero reason to watch this team when Zambrano isn’t pitching. Even when Z is pitching it’s not like it once was. An 89 mph fastball isn’t all that exciting.[/quote]
Don’t you like anything?
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]If it weren’t for Castro, there’s be zero reason to watch this team when Zambrano isn’t pitching. Even when Z is pitching it’s not like it once was. An 89 mph fastball isn’t all that exciting.[/quote]
I don’t know, watching Barney play way over his head is pretty fun.
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
I think it’s pretty damn funny that the Rangers sent Mitch Williams to a hypnotist (dying laughing)
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]My twitter feed hates Castro now and the fucks in the stands gave the sarcastic cheer when he handled a play without making an error. I understand the frustration, but he is the best thing about this team. Fuck this fucking fanbase.[/quote]
Geez louise.
Bronx cheers are kind of funny, I like to think it shows fans have a sarcastic side instead of purely I AM HAPPY or I AM IRATE sides. He was fielding with a steel shovel that inning.
Chris DickersonQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]I think it’s pretty damn funny that the Rangers sent Mitch Williams to a hypnotist (dying laughing)[/quote]That’s something I’d have expected the Cubs to do to Zambrano.
mb21Quote Reply
Was that Tom Ricketts who got that Glenallen Hill homer on the rooftop?
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
I don’t really mind the sarcastic cheer either. I haven’t been reading twitter though.
mb21Quote Reply
(dying laughing), had to hit the instant replay on that insane Glenallen Hill HR clip. Blows me away every time I see it
BerseliusQuote Reply
Pena is DONE
dylanjQuote Reply
Pena may be done but I wonder if the injured thumb is an issue.
melissaQuote Reply
He has an injured thumb?
What did Pena just do? I’m barely watching.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]He has an injured thumb?
What did Pena just do? I’m barely watching.[/quote]
Yes, he injured his thumb catching a throw in one of the early games. He sat out a couple of games and Colvin started for him. If the thumb wasn’t healed and he keeps batting it could be a lingering issue. I’m not trying to make excuses but thumb issues can hamper a hitter.
melissaQuote Reply
I forgot about that, melissa. Thanks.
mb21Quote Reply
You have to feel bad for Garza. The best chance this team had of winning a game this series was tonight and it wasn’t even a good chance. Then they get 3 early and have a really good chance of winning. Not anymore.
mb21Quote Reply
60 pitches for Garza. I was guessing he’d be somewhere in the 80s
BerseliusQuote Reply
Garza got away with one there.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Garza got away with one there.[/quote]
Agreed. It’s in the 50s in Colorado, so that ball carried further than it would have for a Cub.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Kosuke has really taken hold of the leadoff position of late.
BerseliusQuote Reply
The comment should now be changed to “Starlin Castro sucks at sports because he had one bad inning.”
Aisle424Quote Reply
castro is having a rough game
dylanjQuote Reply
There is a solitary clapping fan near a microphone and it makes it sound like Bob is still fapping away after Barney’s HR.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]There is a solitary clapping fan near a microphone and it makes it sound like Bob is still fapping away after Barney’s HR.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
whoa, WTF is Pena upset about
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]The comment should now be changed to “Starlin Castro sucks at sports because he had one bad inning.”[/quote]Done.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]Pena is DONE[/quote]
Pena’s April reminds me of Derrek Lee’s first April.
Lee was 17-73
7 2B
2 HR
11 BB
21 K
Pena is 10-55
1 2B
0 HR
11 BB
20 K
I think it’s fair to ask if Pena’s thumb is affecting him. His ISO is .018. Even with a so so year last season he still carried a .211 ISO (.245 for his career). No way does a guy just naturally fall to .018 from .211.
I hate to try to suggest that it’s hard for a player to adjust to being a Cub (even though I lamely am), but I think it’s easy to suggest his power outage HAS to be due to a physical issue.
The Cubs should just 15 Day him even if he isn’t hurt and give Colvin all the starts (or a platoon with Baker even though Colvin hits LHP fairly well). It’s not like he’d really do any worse.
Chris DickersonQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]The comment should now be changed to “Starlin Castro sucks at sports because he had one bad inning.”[/quote]
Trade him for Tommy Hanson, then flip him for Nolasco
BerseliusQuote Reply
wtf is wrong with the ump
dylanjQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]wtf is wrong with the ump[/quote]
It’s Angel Hernandez, that’s what (dying laughing). I think I heard that Joe West is on this crew too.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Chris Dickerson]Pena’s April reminds me of Derrek Lee’s first April.
Lee was 17-73
7 2B
2 HR
11 BB
21 K
Pena is 10-55
1 2B
0 HR
11 BB
20 K
I think it’s fair to ask if Pena’s thumb is affecting him. His ISO is .018. Even with a so so year last season he still carried a .211 ISO (.245 for his career). No way does a guy just naturally fall to .018 from .211.
I hate to try to suggest that it’s hard for a player to adjust to being a Cub (even though I lamely am), but I think it’s easy to suggest his power outage HAS to be due to a physical issue.
The Cubs should just 15 Day him even if he isn’t hurt and give Colvin all the starts (or a platoon with Baker even though Colvin hits LHP fairly well). It’s not like he’d really do any worse.[/quote]He’s not this bad. There’s no chance he’s this bad, but I am starting to think he’s probably a lot closer to what he was last year than what the projections were expecting out of him this year. It doesn’t really matter to me to be honest. He’s here for one year so whatever.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It’s Angel Hernandez, that’s what (dying laughing). I think I heard that Joe West is on this crew too.[/quote]
West is at 3rd. They showed his handsome visage earlier.
melissaQuote Reply
Great bunt by the Rockies SP
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It’s Angel Hernandez, that’s what (dying laughing). I think I heard that Joe West is on this crew too.[/quote]He’s the crew chief (I think 3rd base tonight).
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It’s Angel Hernandez, that’s what (dying laughing). I think I heard that Joe West is on this crew too.[/quote]
I remember this game. Too bad the video quality is so awful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIhv8p4O5WM
BerseliusQuote Reply
Weird that the Jose Offerman punching an umpire video is the one right after that one, b.
mb21Quote Reply
Cub’d
BerseliusQuote Reply
Great job by Castro. He can have an appetizer now. Or maybe soup.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Wow, and a great pickoff by Garza.
BerseliusQuote Reply
That was an odd finish to an inning that looked so good for the Rockies.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Great job by Castro. He can have an appetizer now. Or maybe soup.[/quote]
Just oyster crackers.
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Great job by Castro. He can have an appetizer now. Or maybe soup.[/quote]Salad. No dressing. No croutons.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Salad. No dressing. No croutons.[/quote]Iceberg only.
mb21Quote Reply
Rockies have 5 runs on 3 hits and I don’t think Garza has walked anybody. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Salad. No dressing. No croutons.[/quote]
He can go to Olive Garden, but he can only have one basket of breadsticks.
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Rockies have 5 runs on 3 hits and I don’t think Garza has walked anybody. (dying laughing)[/quote]
He has one walk.
102 pitches. I bet Quade sends him out in the 7th.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]He has one walk.
102 pitches. I bet Quade sends him out in the 7th.[/quote]
Nevermind, he’s due up in the bottom of the inning. Should mean pinch hitter instead
BerseliusQuote Reply
(dying laughing), I bet Sean Marshall was not a big fan of Forgetting Sarah Marshall
BerseliusQuote Reply
What do Colvin and Dewitt have to do to get a PA. Ugh, Reed Johnson vs RHP
BerseliusQuote Reply
Why don’t teams double steal more often (or at least steal 3b) when the defense is expecting a bunt?
BerseliusQuote Reply
You’d think it would be easy to do, especially if the batter knows what’s on. He can get in the catcher’s face and deliberately miss the bunt.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Bruce Miles]Fukudome has been on base tonight with 4 hits. His OBP is, like, 1 million[/quote]
.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Why don’t teams double steal more often (or at least steal 3b) when the defense is expecting a bunt?[/quote]It’s an unwritten rule that if the defense is expecting bunt and are going to bring their 3B in that runners on 2nd stay put.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), I bet Sean Marshall was not a big fan of Forgetting Sarah Marshall[/quote]Is that his wife’s name?
mb21Quote Reply
This new different team is looking suspiciously like last years team tonight.
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]He can go to Olive Garden, but he can only have one basket of breadsticks.[/quote]Olive Garden is .5 Wins Above Replacement.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Is that his wife’s name?[/quote]
Yeah. Len and Bob just congratulated him and his wife for producing a human infant, and I laughed when I heard her name.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]This new different team is looking suspiciously like last years team tonight.[/quote]No way. Al said this team is different and Al is never wrong.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Olive Garden is .5 Wins Above Replacement.[/quote]
You’re forgetting that their insipid TV commercials are worth -3 WAR
BerseliusQuote Reply
Castro was pretty pissed right now.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Castro was pretty pissed right now.[/quote]
Suffice to say, the weather is not agreeing with him. Lousy Smarch weather.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]You’re forgetting that their insipid TV commercials are worth -3 WAR[/quote]Compared to Burger King commercials they’re +387 WAR.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Compared to Burger King commercials they’re +387 WAR.[/quote]
(dying laughing). That king mascot is creepy as fuck.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing). That king mascot is creepy as fuck.[/quote]To say the least! A couple of them were just plain wrong.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]To say the least! A couple of them were just plain wrong.[/quote]
The one I remember most was when they were pushing their breakfast menu with “Wake up with the king”, and he’d be standing outside people’s windows with breakfast sandwiches when they woke up.
The flute solo guy was pretty fucking annoying too.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]You’re forgetting that their insipid TV commercials are worth -3 WAR[/quote]
I recently read and enjoyed this related post.
http://gawker.com/#!5793849/olive-gardens-culinary-institute-is-a-sham
Chris DickersonQuote Reply
[quote name=Chris Dickerson]I recently read and enjoyed this related post.
http://gawker.com/#!5793849/olive-gardens-culinary-institute-is-a-sham[/quote]
I bet the guy who invented the McNugget toils in the basement of that culinary institute.
/The Wire
not particularly surprised to read this.
BerseliusQuote Reply
I’ve never even heard of the so-called Olive Garden Culinary Institute. Maybe I did and I immediately knew it was nonsense. It wouldn’t be much different than Pizza Hut saying they have a culinary school somewhere.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’ve never even heard of the so-called Olive Garden Culinary Institute. Maybe I did and I immediately knew it was nonsense. It wouldn’t be much different than Pizza Hut saying they have a culinary school somewhere.[/quote]
(dying laughing), or this latest Domino’s bullshit
BerseliusQuote Reply
What’s up with Domino’s? I guess I don’t pay attention to the fast food industry news. Is there and RSS feed I should be following? (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
Samardzija has been a lot better lately.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]What’s up with Domino’s? I guess I don’t pay attention to the fast food industry news. Is there and RSS feed I should be following? (dying laughing)[/quote]
They’ve had an ad campaign for the past year that basically said they’re listening to their customers, who said their pizza is absolute shit, and they’re actively working to make things better and prove them wrong. There are numerous shots of official looking chefs working on their new pizza recipe.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), or this latest Domino’s bullshit[/quote]
Are you telling me Domino’s hasn’t conducted extensive research in order to improve their product? You are a fun-sucker.
melissaQuote Reply
It’s a bizarre ad campaign. I bet the other ad companies are laughing their asses off at them. The underlying thesis of it is “Our product sucked, but it doesn’t anymore. We promise!”
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]They’ve had an ad campaign for the past year that basically said they’re listening to their customers, who said their pizza is absolute shit, and they’re actively working to make things better and prove them wrong. There are numerous shots of official looking chefs working on their new pizza recipe.[/quote]
I think their improvement was coat everything with garlic butter.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I think their improvement was coat everything with garlic butter.[/quote]
They learned from Papa John’s (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It’s a bizarre ad campaign. I bet the other ad companies are laughing their asses off at them. The underlying thesis of it is “Our product sucked, but it doesn’t anymore. We promise!”[/quote]
It’s reminiscent of Year 1.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]They’ve had an ad campaign for the past year that basically said they’re listening to their customers, who said their pizza is absolute shit, and they’re actively working to make things better and prove them wrong. There are numerous shots of official looking chefs working on their new pizza recipe.[/quote]that’s more than what I’d do if I owned Domino’s. I’d release a statement that said “Despite the shitty pizza, I have become a very rich man and as long as you’re willing to keep giving me money I do not deserve, i will continue to make shitty pizza.” I’m not joking. That’s what I’d do. If I owned a place that shitty and made money, I’d be proud of it. That’s a fucking scam right there.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa]It’s reminiscent of Year 1.[/quote](dying laughing), perfect comparison
BerseliusQuote Reply
The Cubs are the Domino’s of Baseball. They’re tolerable if you’re really drunk.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]The Cubs are the Domino’s of Baseball. They’re tolerable if you’re really drunk.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
Who is this Jeff Samardzija guy who’s looked half decent of late?
BerseliusQuote Reply
(dying laughing), Samardzija leads the Cubs in Wins.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I’ve never even heard of the so-called Olive Garden Culinary Institute. Maybe I did and I immediately knew it was nonsense. It wouldn’t be much different than Pizza Hut saying they have a culinary school somewhere.[/quote]Where Pizza Hut MILFs learn their trade.
AndCountingQuote Reply
Given how Geo has been hitting so far this year, batting him 8th doesn’t bother me quite as much.
BerseliusQuote Reply
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That was a recent ad campaign I enjoyed
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Where Pizza Hut MILFs learn their trade.[/quote]They were specially trained at the Pizza Hut Culinary Institute and Brothel
mb21Quote Reply
The Cubs need to put Carlos Pena in the leadoff spot. That seems to be where the Cubs get hits this year.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]The Cubs need to put Carlos Pena in the leadoff spot. That seems to be where the Cubs get hits this year.[/quote]
And….it just might work
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]That was a recent ad campaign I enjoyed[/quote]
There was even a video game on SNES starring the noid. 7up Spot had a video game too.
WaLi2Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]There are numerous shots of official looking chefs working on their new pizza recipe.[/quote]
That’s accurate. They were working in secret cheese filled caves in Missouri.
http://volokh.com/2010/11/06/federal-government-fights-obesity-pushes-cheese/
GWQuote Reply
(dying laughing), Len just confirmed that Quade pencils in his lineup days in advance. Kevin Millar approves.
BerseliusQuote Reply
So Baker playing second tomorrow im thinking with barney at SS
fight2winQuote Reply
[quote name=fight2win]So Baker playing second tomorrow im thinking with barney at SS[/quote]
Bench your best player, Let’s See What Happens.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Bench your best player, Let’s See What Happens.[/quote]
FWIW, he has played every game so far.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Lou Montanez had a monster night with 3 doubles and a homer in Iowa’s win. Dannng
fight2winQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Bench your best player, Let’s See What Happens.[/quote]
play your best player everyday with no rest, see what happens
fight2winQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]FWIW, he has played every game so far.[/quote]
It’s stupid to bench him for making errors. If it were a scheduled day off that’s one thing but I’m pretty sure that wouldn’t be the case. I’ll also add that I think he’ll be in the lineup tomorrow. I don’t expect Quade to bench him.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]It’s stupid to bench him for making errors. If it were a scheduled day off that’s one thing but I’m pretty sure that wouldn’t be the case.[/quote]
Quade can just tell everyone that he scheduled a day off for Starlin on Feb 17
BerseliusQuote Reply
Juding from the twitters, it looks like we’ve reached the tipping point for Pena with Cubs fans.
BerseliusQuote Reply
I don’t have a problem with Castro getting a day off. He’s the only player on the team to play every game and he’s started each of them. He’s cooled off over the last few games so tomorrow would be a good day to give him off anyway.
mb21Quote Reply
I disagree with not playing Castro tomorrow because it makes it seem like a punishment for making a couple of errors. I don’t think that’s how you handle a young player. Give him a chance to go out there tomorrow and get back on track. Give him Wednesday off.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Juding from the twitters, it looks like we’ve reached the tipping point for Pena with Cubs fans.[/quote]
The end is nearing closer for Mr. Pena
fight2winQuote Reply
I know a big deal will be made about his errors by the media but the cold wet conditions were doing him no favors. Garza threw one into the stands too. They are on a homestand and had a day off last Thursday, I don’t think rest is an issue this early in the year for a 21 year old.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I disagree with not playing Castro tomorrow because it makes it seem like a punishment for making a couple of errors. I don’t think that’s how you handle a young player. Give him a chance to go out there tomorrow and get back on track. Give him Wednesday off.[/quote]
Tomorrow is a perfect day for him to rest. James Russell is starting so the cubs have zero chance of winning. Let castro eat the dinner he wont be eating tonight.
fight2winQuote Reply
James Russell is starting again? shit, this team sucks
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
April Kosuke was 5-5, the rest of the team had 6 hits combined.
melissaQuote Reply
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704132204576285090526726626.html
Roger Goodell says these things like they’re bad things. I’m not sure I agree. But it’s time for fans as usual to close ranks with the owners.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704132204576285090526726626.html
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sounds good to me. I like how he scare quotes “market” when referencing free agency. What would you like to call it, Rog?
GWQuote Reply
Shitty game. Awesome seats.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
New crap: http://obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/articles/new-calendar-for-kosuke.html
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