SB Nation User Blog: Kinky Reggae

Does Lou Understand What Overuse Is?

Kinky Reggae — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:45:53 -0000

So we're watching the Cubs play great ball against the Jays. We're watching Marquis and Lilly pitch like staff aces. We're watching young players produce and help this club maintain the best record in baseball. Finally...we're watching, IMHO, Lou unnecessarily utilize one of the best RH relievers in the game, only part of the way through an important season.

Please explain to me why Marmol was even warmed up with a 6 run lead in the 7th today, let alone come in to face one in the 7th and then pitch some of the 8th! PLEASE.

Leiber, Wuertz, Cotts, heck, even Howry again would have been fine. Why does Lou insist upon using Marmol every day???? I am at a complete loss. Does anyone have the balls to approach Lou and say, "Let the kid rest a couple days"?

How About Aaron Cook?

Kinky Reggae — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:59:47 -0000

I know it is a bit less than fanpost worthy but I commented earlier and it was buried in my last post.

According to MLBTR, he may become available. I liked what I saw of him in the recent series and think he would be a solid addition to our rotation. I know many here think that we are fine with our current rotation but I beg to differ.

What say you on Aaron Cook? Can Hendry offer enough? Is he worth it?

Poll

Aaron Cook Worth a Discussion?

I Think We're A Bit Broke...

Kinky Reggae — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:48:48 -0000

So many people will say, in response for the call to seek out more pitching, "If it aint broke don't fix it". This is my explanation as to why I believe we are broke.

Now this is not a panic post in any way as we have lost 1 in the last 10 games. This team is clicking in ALMOST every way possible. My issue is this: our team has won quite a few of the last 10 games by "picking up our struggling pitchers". IMHO, a c hampionship team wins based on it's solid offense AND its solid pitching. My breakdown:

Zambrano: Well what to say? He is what we want him to be so no complaints here.

Lilly: Yesterday's game looks a lot better in the box than it did while the game was being played. People will say when you give up 2 runs, your offense ought to be able to win. Well, not if it has spent the last 10 games doing just that. Lilly gives up too many lead off hits, he didn't appear to be hitting his spot as well as he wanted to, and as usual, he gives up too many 1st inning runs. He also appears to tire out and seems to have a tendency to unravel as things get more difficult. His defense has also picked him up quite a bit as of late.

Dempster: Again, pleasantly surprised and happy with his performances.

Hill: Well, he's gone but we were all counting on him this offseason.

Marquis: Oh please! This guy is just not going to cut it. He gives back almost every run our offense picks up. this is not a recipe for success. he is likely going to get worse IMO. A god sinker ball pitcher locates and induces the ground ball outs the team needs. Jason Marquis does not.

Gallagher: I like him so far...so far.

Lieber: Great long man. May be our answer but i like the security he brings to our pen/rotation.

So...I believe this club NEEDS to add a solid #2/#3 pitcher to its rotation. I think that a team will tire out having to "pick up struggling pitchers" If this were October, I would be less worried as they would appear to have maintained and have it in them. It's not though, and therefore, I think that Hendry needs to be on the prowl sooner than later. This club needs to be well rested so as not to tank a la 2007 should we be where we are now, in October.

PS. I know the issue is who is available. I cannot make that statement but it is Hendry's job to at least identify the need and find a solution if one exists.

Diehard are ya?

Kinky Reggae — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:51:58 -0000

So I was just reading BlueMike's post about sacred cows and it got me thinking. My response was to dislike what he was saying and of course, lash out at him. As I read on, he commented stating that

"...diehard Cub fans like myself have earned...."

A term I hear a lot around here is "diehard Cubs fans". I am curious...what does this mean exactly?

People use it in many ways. They use it to defend overwhelming negativity and painfully critical commentary. They use it to defend years and years of blind optimism. What I cannot figure out is why this is justification for any type of behavior.

IMO, being a die hard Cub fan means that you are a fan no matter what. You are a fan when they are tearin it up and you are a fan when they are stinkin it up. You have been here a long time, and you feel you deserve to see the Cubbies win it all.

So why in the world does it give us the right to act a fool and tell others what it means to be a good fan? OR Why does it give us the right to rain on anyone else's parade.

Please, tell me what it means to be a "die hard Cub fan" and why this makes you special.

Best and Worst of Cubbie Marketing

Kinky Reggae — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:37:18 -0000

So I sincerely hope that this post is not another repeat of old topics/news. Here goes...

I am wondering what peoples' thoughts are regarding the best and/or worst (more importantly IMO) marketing campaigns that they can remember. As I type this, it feels more and more like a KOW diary but I am at work and have no time to actually revamp it. I would delete it but I am curious after discussing Pink Hat Guy in the "BCB Dictionary" thread.

I truly believe that Pink Hat was one of the worst I have seen. I am only 32 though so I could be lacking insight here. I enjoyed winning my DLee autographed baseball but those "500 random winner" giveaways are rarely something we can benefit from.

Anyway, feel free to share your thoughts/experiences.

KazMat sidelined with anal fissure!

Kinky Reggae — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:48:53 -0000

I KNOW it may not be fanpost worthy. But then I got to thinking...

How many jokes, clever comments, and simple discussion could potentially stem from a post like this?

So here you all go, fresh off the heels of the Hendry grading diary, a reason to be glad that the Cubs did not end up (pun inteneded) with Kaz Matsui.

BCB SHIRTS: CALLING JOESCHMITT...

Kinky Reggae — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:25:44 -0000

So Joe. Any word on your shirts? You appear to be the only outstanding order other than the "missing XL". I am hoping that your order didn't get messed up with your moves. You said you had someone to contact you it arrived at the old address. Any word?

I'm not sure what to do if not, but we will figure it out.

BCB SHIRTS: OH NO YOU DI-INT!

Kinky Reggae — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:25:20 -0000

Yes I did! Wanted to check to see how many people did not get their shirts. I want to make sure this is all tied up before I move on with my life.

Please post here if you still do not have a shirt, or you simply want to make an obnoxious comment towards me and/or Chad.

Thanks!

PS: This is my new name people. The last one held too many traumatic memories. This one reflects my more peaceful, relaxed persona.

BCB SHIRTS: I KNOW YOU MISSED IT!

Kinky Reggae — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:02:35 -0000

So real quickly, I am trying to see how many people have yet to receive their shirts. I want to get Al the money for the donation this week and am hesitant to do so without knowledge of delivery status.

This is a diary for those who have not received their shirts to post so I can get an idea of where we stand. I know the Canada order may not be there yet, hopefully the rest are there.

Thanks. Have at it!

BCB SHIRTS: CHAD DID IT!

Kinky Reggae — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:43:28 -0000

So here is what I can read from the receipt pic on my e mail from Chad tonight. The following are the destinations that I can make out. Let me know if you are not on here if you are an OOTer.

West Lafayette, IN
Lebandale, IA (??)
Lake City, FL (??)
Des Moines, IA
Little Rock, AR
St. Peters, MO
Champaign, IL
Honolulu, HI
Canada (only 1)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Logan, UT

That is what I can make out on the receipt. PLEASE post if you are expecting a shirt and your location is not included here.