Comments on: Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Get Bent, Hillbillies” Edition

By: wv23

wv23 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:32:49 +0000

Background on McCann:

http://www.wrigleyville23.com/2008/06/ted-lilly-has-good-memory.html

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:07:17 +0000

As someone who only gets to watch the Cubs when they come to ATL, ITA that the rednecks and their redneck fans got what they deserved. I’m SO happy we swept them – they suck so hard it’s almost pornographic.

By: JackB

JackB — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:03:59 +0000

@Bad Kermit –

I guess what irritates me is that the Braves actually are pissed that Escobar got hit. You break our 126 million dollar player’s hand in one series and then throw near his head in another and you’re bitching because your guy got a swollen elbow? And as for Jeffie, when did Lilly throw at McCann? I must’ve missed that one. The way I see it, is Renteria=Soriano pt.1, and Escobar=Soriano pt.2. We still owe those tomahawk slinging fuckers for Fontenot. Crybabies is right, but damn, I really used to respect the Braves. They used to set a standard for the rest of the league, and it looks like they just can’t handle being fourth tier in that division. Are players supposed to apologize now for kicking a pitcher/team’s ass? If so, where’s our apology from Carlos Lee? I know I’ve advocated throwing at Lee in the past, but holy hell, I was KIDDING!

By: RV

RV — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:31:41 +0000

From JackB’s link:

‘”No good,” was the only response Escobar, who speaks limited English, would provide.’

Chico Escuela and the Gladiator agree, buddy.

By: Brick

Brick — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:55:47 +0000

Originally Posted By JackB I guess this won't be over next year either if you read Jeff Francouer's comments in this article:

When I clicked on that link, the ad in the lower right of the page featured Goose Gossage plugging a car. The copy: "Goose's Rule #47: I own home plate. Back off!" Just a fun little thing the Universe threw together for me.

By: Jake

Jake — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:36:33 +0000

It’s times like this I wish we still had Farnsworth. That dumbshit would’ve ran out and body slammed one of those clowns just for fun.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:18:54 +0000

The team that was respected through the 90′s has turned into a bunch of punk/bitches. It’s so much fun to watch them get their asses kicked. Did you see them all run onto the field and then just stand there like they had accomplished something. Bobby Cox will be in the hall of fame someday. Maybe he should start the clock now.

By: Hooloovoo

Hooloovoo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:57:22 +0000

As for Francoeur’s comment, that Tommy Lasorda tirade about Kurt Bevacqua, who has about the same OBP, comes to mind. Easy for him to talk. Francoeur’s not at risk. Why the hell bean a guy who’ll strike out when you’re just trying to brush him back?

By: Hooloovoo

Hooloovoo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:50:36 +0000

Lou Piniella had that nifty pirate outfit for halloween last year. It’s too bad halloween isn’t soon, or he could go as General Sherman before the (potential) joke got too stale.

Oh, I re-read the Jeff Blauser entry in the bottom 126 in honor of the sweep, too. Good stuff.

By: Bad Kermit

Bad Kermit — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:12:40 +0000

@JackB - I can't wait until the Cubs play these assholes again next year. What a bunch of crybabies. I guess this is what happens when you're not used to losing. Take your ball and go home, Braves. Thanks for the six wins.