Hope you’re having fun today!

That was a bummer of a day for Chicago baseball. Shame Gavin Floyd pitched that well and couldn’t come away with the win. He probably wished it was in a NL park so he could try to drive in some runs himself.

The Sox shut down the 2-7 hitters with no hits but let the No.9 and leadoff hitter drive in both runs. The main positive beside the great start by Floyd was the 2 for 3 game by Beckham who is hitting .321 in his last ten games.

I told you Gordo would come around. Now, if we can get Big Donkey swinging his Big Bat, I’ll panic less.

Mike Quade has already proven to be a manager on the cheap accompanied by being a loyal Cub$ Yes Man to Hendry and Tennille.

He is also proving himself as a fucking idiot that is over his bald head.

I have not watched much Cub$ baseball* this season. Part of that is an increased work load and daddy responsibilities. It is also equally true that I care about the games less and less.

So I read that Quade used Zambrano as a pinch hitter in the previous game (not last night). Fucking brilliant. How many goddamn starters are already on the DL? Quade even aware of Zambrano’s cramping and back issues? Anyone remember those Zambrano crazy ass cuts at a fastball? Quade’s reason - best hitter available. Music to the ears of the remaining 2 guys on the bench, I suppose. Again - fucking genius. As in Mike Martz genius.

And then last night, I flipped on the game just as the tarp was mercifully covering the field. Evidently Quade was too busy going ballistic that he did not notice the weather sucked, probably a cool lightening show overhead and the game was (in all probability) already over anyway. The Cub$ cannot hit worth shit with RISP (thank you Rudy) so wave the white flag, hoist up the L and give the drunks an early start home (dumpsters behind Wrigley).

Last night’s Quade meltdown looked staged. A freeze dried preparation to unconvincingly demonstrate an urgency to keep playing to win. It was a farce. It was insincere. Quade has the same 1000 yard stare that finally exiled Lou to Florida with a case of bourbon.

Fire Mike Quade.

BigBadBill - 26 May 2011 08:46 AM

I told you Gordo would come around. Now, if we can get Big Donkey swinging his Big Bat, I’ll panic less.

I agree if Dunn gets hot, it will make up for Rios having such a lousy season. Just don’t want both of them having a lousy season any longer.

Another positive yesterday was the Red Sox hammered the Indians 14-2, the Royals lost, the Twins lost and Tigers got rained out so we only fell a half game further behind the Tigers.

Can’t believe the Twins are 16-32 on May 26. But then have seen them come back too many times to count them out yet.

Big Star - 26 May 2011 08:49 AM

Mike Quade has already proven to be a manager on the cheap accompanied by being a loyal Cub$ Yes Man to Hendry and Tennille.

He is also proving himself as a fucking idiot that is over his bald head.

I have not watched much Cub$ baseball* this season. Part of that is an increased work load and daddy responsibilities. It is also equally true that I care about the games less and less.

So I read that Quade used Zambrano as a pinch hitter in the previous game (not last night). Fucking brilliant. How many goddamn starters are already on the DL? Quade even aware of Zambrano’s cramping and back issues? Anyone remember those Zambrano crazy ass cuts at a fastball? Quade’s reason - best hitter available. Music to the ears of the remaining 2 guys on the bench, I suppose. Again - fucking genius. As in Mike Martz genius.

And then last night, I flipped on the game just as the tarp was mercifully covering the field. Evidently Quade was too busy going ballistic that he did not notice the weather sucked, probably a cool lightening show overhead and the game was (in all probability) already over anyway. The Cub$ cannot hit worth shit with RISP (thank you Rudy) so wave the white flag, hoist up the L and give the drunks an early start home (dumpsters behind Wrigley).

Last night’s Quade meltdown looked staged. A freeze dried preparation to unconvincingly demonstrate an urgency to keep playing to win. It was a farce. It was insincere. Quade has the same 1000 yard stare that finally exiled Lou to Florida with a case of bourbon.

Fire Mike Quade.

Quade’s winning percentage for both seasons:

2010 - .649
2011 - .447

I will continue to state that it is far far easier to “manage” meaningless baseball games and even look somewhat smart in the process.

Face it, if a guy like Soriano is carrying a torch for you to be the manager, then you probably really suck.

Niteowl049 - 26 May 2011 09:08 AM

Can’t believe the Twins are 16-32 on May 26. But then have seen them come back too many times to count them out yet.

I’m not too surprised by the Twins being where they are given all the injuries they’ve had. Whether they can come back or not is another question.

Bill, you need to stop going through my family album.

TomD - 26 May 2011 11:31 AM

Niteowl049 - 26 May 2011 09:08 AM

Can’t believe the Twins are 16-32 on May 26. But then have seen them come back too many times to count them out yet.

I’m not too surprised by the Twins being where they are given all the injuries they’ve had. Whether they can come back or not is another question.

With Mauer on the DL and hitting only .235 this season and Morneau hitting .230 with 2 home runs and 13 RBI, the Twins are not the same team.

Morneau has 2 home runs in 165 at bats, while Thome has 4 home runs in 65 at bats. That tells me Morneau has not recovered from the concussion and may never recover. His .287 OBP and .333 slugging percentage are signs he may be done for. Going from .618 slugging percentage to a .333 slugging percentage is another indication his career may be headed south.

The Twins lost their first two games of the season and have never broke even at .500. They are 7-20 since April 26. They have 17 players hitting .242 or lower. They have three players tied with 5 home runs to lead the team. Their 30 home runs places them 27th in the majors.

The Twins have a 4.85 ERA the worst in the majors. Their 252 runs given is worst in the majors with them barely ahead of the Astros and Cubs.

They are 5th in giving up most walks, and last in strikeouts.

They have one pitcher on the team with a winning record of 1-0, but has a 8.53 ERA.

I don’t know if this team can dig out of this hole with their star players not hitting. Watch out though if Mauer comes back. That might spark them to playing a little better, but they still need a 16 game winning streak just to get back to .500.