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player #42 in the game

that's simply nuts.

here are the players on the Cubs and Astros combined 25 man rosters who haven't played in this game yet. Give them time, though...

Astros -

Brandon Backe
Jason Hirsch
Roy Oswalt
Andy Pettitte

Cubs -

Ryan Dempster
Rich Hill
Carlos Marmol
Carlos Zambrano

I think those are the

8 remaining starting pitchers for both teams. This game is grea, in a train wreck sort of way.

I don't think

Hirsch and Dempster are... As far as I know, Dempster is still the Cubs closer, i mean, guy that blows games in the 9th.

As for Hirsch, I'm not sure who he is. He looks like he might be the #5 starter for the Astros, but upon further research, he might be hurt.

You're right on Dempster.

I still forget he's a reliever now. Remember when the Marlins had Beckett, Dempster, Penny, and Burnett?

wasn't that long ago

now they have a $14 million payroll and a 55-63 record, about 20 more wins than they should have with that kind of AA-AAA level talent. Not that I'm knocking their team, but most of those kids should stil be in the high minors. It's nothing short of remarkable that they are doing as well as they are. Joe Girardi should get NL Manager of the Year, and Jeffrey Loria should be run out of town on a rail.

Beinfest is a good GM,

given the circumstances. He's assembled some very good young talent. He ought to move Dontrelle for some shiny parts this winter, sign a free agent, and create a wild cart contender for next year.

I'd agree with that.

It makes the most sense for their franchise, long run. Of course, that's assuming that Loria wants Beinfest to think long term, and not just, "make money now, but look like we're running at a loss, so we can move out of Florida".

Wait a second.

Dusty is saving his closer in 14 inning game?

ah, that Dusty

what a kook...

Zambrano pinch hitting now.

I wonder if he'll come in to pitch now.

#43...

wow. I wonder if there's been a game in which both teams exhausted their 25 man rosters? We may see one tonight yet.. only 7 more to go.

Here comes Dempster

Number 44; given that he's a "reliever," I can't imagine him going more than two. Dusty may have to dip into his starting pitching reserves again.

Someone needs to call Selig

and get him to declare this game a draw.

well...

What the hell is he doing there?

Is Bud throwing a gang sign?

Fo'-three 4 life!

No way.

The Cubs have drawn two walks in 14 innings, how is that not interesting?

if he tried too hard

the cool kids would probably make fun of him.

Maybe he should start smoking.

it worked for vlade divac

vlade

doesn't want to kill you!

emperor nobody - August 15, 2006 reply

Good work Jay

sprtsnwyn - August 15, 2006 reply

new thread mojo

oh wait, nevermind. sorry.

</collects mojo now spread about thread, puts it back in mojo lockbox>

green star oakland - August 15, 2006 reply

Witasick's ERA

just dropped by over 1.

time to see

melhuse, kielty and d'angelo.

rest.

haroldMD - August 15, 2006 reply

"Have you been injured in an automobile

accident? Then call the legal team of Kielty, Melhuse, and d'Angelo. We may not have an extensive track record, but you can be sure we're not exhausted from too much work."

Ya know...

...the more I see Witasick, the more I keep thinking that he's "Jim Mecir v2.0" (at least in the sense that he's good when we're up or down big but sucks when the game is even remotely close...)

specterace - August 15, 2006 reply

Okay, A's fans, explain this...

After tonight's loss, Aaron Harang is 12-8 with a 3.82 e.r.a. WTF?

He clearly couldn't

handle our big market media pressure.

National League hitters

theblackpearl - August 15, 2006 reply

It's called the NL

and a decent offense, to get those wins.

Fun with Closed Captioning

We had the TV on mute. After the last hit by the M's, FSBA read... "That's the 10th Hit for the May Have Nurse."

Oy. The Seattle May Have Nurse.

louismg - August 15, 2006 reply

they May Need a Nurse

after this game...

Let's not forget Scoot.....

a nice double, a few runs batted in....just another day at the office. I think one day he'll be appreciated enough to call it his office, not Crosby's office. The only thing Crosby has now is Hope.

Buck18 - August 15, 2006 reply

i really don't want crosby to come back.

larrysgurl - August 15, 2006 reply

I don't either...

until he's healthy enough to not reinjure himself within a week.

me neither

he is whiff-ly

emperor nobody - August 15, 2006 reply

Hey - that photo doesn't have a word bubble!

http://www.louisgray.com/files/antics_2005/pages/Page_5.jpg

louismg - August 15, 2006 reply

JJ Putz.

This guy is good.

Can't you just see

Putz going 2 inning tonight, and then the Mariners have the lead in the 9th tomorrow and either Putz blows it from being used tonight or some other reliever gives it up?

sprtsnwyn - August 15, 2006 reply

Unless Sea Ties or Takes a lead

This is going to be 1 inn, Max.

Putz

With a name like that, he'd better be. Where's D'Amato? (Eating Smuckers'?)

Astros

Love extra innings.

Aperez ...almost out of the park

ak_A - August 15, 2006 reply

At this point I just want the game to end

me too

i bet they are so bored they are doing the wave lol

smasfan - August 15, 2006 reply

Make 'um Pay, Jay

for that ugly pitch

wolffpackdavid - August 15, 2006 reply

WGN

Anyone see Ken Harrelson sitting in the crowd wearing a WHite Sox jersey?

Take that!

Throw at Jay's hands, he gets on base for a 5th time!

wolffpackdavid - August 15, 2006 reply

Jason Kendall

will break Cal Ripken's streak with all those starts...

yea

he just has to play out the rest of this season, then not miss a game until he's about 46...

each time

payton gets a hit he gets us closer from draft picks

AsMontreal - August 15, 2006 reply

I like the way you think.

Melly's turn.

Now, we just need Kielty to play some short.

gameday says there was an injury delay --

what's that all about?

LAXile - August 15, 2006 reply

putz had an awkward delivery

and they came out to check him...he continued.

ak_A - August 15, 2006 reply

they were

checking something with putz, but he's ok. he's pitching.

haroldMD - August 15, 2006 reply

Putz felt funny, but the M's pitching

coach came out and cleared him.

Given that JJ is only in the game to "get some work in," why are they letting him throw so many pitches?

<shrugs>

Sharon - August 15, 2006 reply

So freakin' stupid...

I have him on my fantasy team... and Huston (hedging my bet on the games, i guess). Stupid Hargrove, why put him in for busy work. Its ridiculous. ugggh.

gdub171 - August 15, 2006 reply

oh man...

2006 Mariners: You make me sad.

</python>

congrats to scutaro. career high 4 rbi's tonight

larrysgurl - August 15, 2006 reply

This is the game that never ends...

...yes it goes on and on, my friends!

Sharon - August 15, 2006 reply

Are you talking about

the A's/M's or the Cubs/Astros?

It's more appropriate for the Cubs/Astros game,

but I was referring to this one.

Sharon - August 15, 2006 reply

Yes! Another run towards the differential!

One more and we might be good enough to make the playoffs!

lol

green star oakland - August 15, 2006 reply

25 pitches for Putz :-)

Calero should get a save.

wow, what an offbalance swing

Game over, bitches!

Ichiro is the last out again!

louismg - August 15, 2006 reply

It's over.

finally.

IM4Oakgal - August 15, 2006 reply

A's win!!!

go for the sweep tomorrow and a texas win.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

haroldMD - August 15, 2006 reply

ha ha

itchy-row was the last out last night too

smasfan - August 15, 2006 reply

Wow.

Ichiro totally mailed it in on his last two PAs.

nice K

A's win a ... non-close game.

14 in a row over the M's. ouch for the boys from Seattle...

That ump just took it in the sack.

capper3 - August 15, 2006 reply

I am NOT

going to make a joke about the M's trainer having to check another putz.

Not. Doing. It.

yahoo!!

ak_A - August 15, 2006 reply

woo hoo

celebrate come on

smasfan - August 15, 2006 reply

Bash Brothers A's

had some serious owning of the Yankees.

Must've been cool to see...

Such a contrast

from yesterday. Almost a guaranteed win tonight, compared to last nights surprises

wolffpackdavid - August 15, 2006 reply

anyone up for an open thread

on the Astros-Cubs monstrosity?

Let's just hijack this one.

I'm lovin' the game.

sounds good

to the bottom of the 15th!

Kotsay being interviewed...

calgbear - August 15, 2006 reply

They should ask him

if he offered to pitch the 9th!

14th

in a row

smasfan - August 15, 2006 reply

Astros get the leadoff man on board

and a bunt moves him to 2nd

I'm not a bunt fan, but this was a great time for a bunt. Especially considering that both teams are COMPLETELY out of batters now.

Bottom 15

Neither team has any one left on the bench. They're going to play this one until the rosters expand.

Updated Benches

Cubs:

Carlos Marmol
Rich Hill

Astros:

Brandon Backe
Roy Oswalt
Andy Pettitte
Jason Hirsch

All of them are starting pitchers

Dbacks-Rockies also in extras...

1-1, bottom 13

calgbear - August 15, 2006 reply

they've used a combined 35 players

9 less than Astros-Cubs

runners on 1st and second, one out

I guess it doesn't have to be the 9th for dempster to blow a game?

If he loses, I bet his

teammates will buy him a beer.

yea, as a going away gift

Rockies-DBacks

trying to catch the Astros-Cubs, they're going to the 14th inning

to the 16th!

secret ASian man - August 15, 2006 reply

Cedeno

That was almost really stupid

marcello @ Athletics Nation - August 15, 2006 reply

Screen grab for posterity

Apparently I had the good fortune to catch the SF Chronicle website before they fully updated it.

OK, the A's won, but what does that have to do with the Dell battery recall?

What would happen if..

With all position players used, if the last pitcher was ejected or injured? Would they be able to play with 8 players?

that's an excellent question

I don't know for certain.

I think so, though.

secret ASian man - August 15, 2006 reply

what about the DH?

put the DH on defense and move another position player in as the pitcher.

Or is that a situation for a forfeit?

It would be a forfeit

According to rule 4.17

A game shall be forfeited to the opposing team when a team is unable or refuses to place nine players on the field.

shastaguy - August 15, 2006 reply

i'm predicting a cubs win

after seeing that aside from chris burke, the current astros lineup has four hits.

you seem to forget

we're talking about the 2006 Cubs... and Ryan Dempster is still in the game. I have friends who are Cubs fans, trust me, there's a reason they go into a rage induced stupor when "Dumpster" enters the game...

true, but

six runs is the astros' quota for the entire week.

The movable object is meeting the

resistable force.

qotm

lol, nice.

true

so, considering all of the above...

I'm looking forward to a 27 inning game.

Home Team should Win

Unless it's the A's on the road.

what's funny

is that in about 12 hours, the Astros and Cubs play again. After being on the road for a week and a half...

If at least half of the clubhouse isn't on greenies tomorrow, I'd be shocked.

They're nerds up there

yea

but I like those marinerds. they're pretty clever. and friendly, too. More than I can say for you know who down in la-la land.

let's all go to the 17th...

hooray!

I like bizarre games.

It's what makes baseball worth watching!

475 pitches in the game so far...

And Dusty hasn't lifted his starter yet!

[yea, lame joke, I know... but there really have been 475+ pitches now.]

Extra Innings games

can make people sleeeeepy.

Or a Pirates regular season game.

Carlos Marmol warming up

that'll make him the 45th player in the game, and 24th for the Cubs. Only Rich Hill, tomorrow's starter, has yet to play for the Cubs tonight.

They put in a pitcher!

Huh?

he's a better hitter than dempster

and will pitch the bottom of the inning

Up to 24

for the Cubs!

mikeA - August 15, 2006 reply

Colorado-Arizona goes to the 15th

sorry

I jumped the gun. It's still the bottom of the 14th there.

wow

never mind...

Marmol isn't going to pitch. Rich Hill is. Dusty just used his LAST PLAYER ON THE ROSTER, after he blew through #24 as a pinch hitter... weird.

I don't get that at all.

Cubs blogs should be an interesting read tomorrow.

Now pitching....

Rich Hill (so who starts tomorrow?)

Kerry Wood's dismembered arm

It's like that hand from the Addams family...

Cubs have used everybody.

Rich Hill is now pitching. The game is his to win or lose.

Batting practice?

Is Hill in there to throw the game?

25!

mikeA - August 15, 2006 reply

Figured it out

Dusty is tired of the controversy, is getting himself fired immediately....

leadoff double

Aramis Ramirez

this game is simply outstanding

i can't wait to see how the cubs manage to not score after this 1st and 3rd with 0 outs

one down,,,

pop out

2 down

none score so far

Who's more tired

Mabry (who was old when he was wearing Green), or Ausmus....

the home plate umpire

Good point

How in hell could he call a ball at this point?

CUBS SCORE

holy crap.

two run lead.

that might as well be 1000, with the Astros

The Astro's don't even swing.

They'll trade this one for some sleep, and they have a pitcher for tomorrow

good point

they have been playing for tomorrow for at least 2 innings

So....

How do you think the Astros will score there two runs?

ok, c'mon Astros

score 2. I want to see twenty innings here.

This call to the bull pen is sponsored by

... Uhhh, no Dusty, no one here but us mice.

The Rockies are in the 16th now

perhaps they will make it to the 20th inning

We can always hope...

He swung!!!

nice graphic on FSN

last time the Cubs used all 25? April 20, 1986.

2 down...

drumroll...

Thud!

That will lower hill's era below 7 and 1/4

cubs win, cubs win

</caray>

As for me, it's on to the Arizona-Colorado game. It's in the 16th inning now.

Well, that sucked.

as do most Astros-Cubs games

I saw two of them earlier this year in Wrigley, with my buddy Joel, a Cubs fan. The Cubs lost both, and they were pretty boring games...

Time to switch

to the other game

bottom of the 16th...

this shows promise.

The force is strong with tihs one...

I can feel it. 20 is a possibility.

Stro's left 16 on base

good thing MLB.tv exists...

These extra's games are the only ones I watch beside the A's.

gdub171 - August 15, 2006 reply

i've got MLB EI

so i watch games PIP on my tv. Actually, I watch about 5-6 games a day like that.

Yes, I do have a life. And a job. And I go to school. I just really like baseball.

Stop looking at me like that.

up to 39 players

in the Col-Ari game

The pitcher is trying to end it right here.

Awesome

What are the MLB rules on game curfews?

calgbear - August 15, 2006 reply

they can suspend it

but it's usually at 3 in the morning or so

17!

Yay!

Go Byrnesy!

41 total players

bottom 17

this is fun

Haha

I love the cheering for the team going into the bottom of the 17th.

this is, by time, the longest game in Rockies hist

cool

Boy,

the announcers are giving him credit for "trying." They're gettin desperate.

Back in .... 74?

A's and White Sox went 21, and it was either 2-1 or 1-0 (I can't even remember who won....)

well...

we've tied the cubs game now. 18 innings.

Byrnes

Looks like a skid row bum... drunken dissolute face, with his shirt open

Byrnes with the run!

Byrnes scores

Aww

Don't this one end so soon too.

Let's go Rockies!!

Push one across!

tying run aboard

no outs

ok rockies, just get one here.

Byrnes

What did we get for him, again?

For that matter

I like Gameboy (Milton Bradley), but Andre Ethier's hot for the Dodgers....

that's it

darn.

well, we got two 18 inning games today, that's rare.