tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83564284531850697312024-03-13T17:05:40.826-04:00Cut Jim Edmonds!A Chicago Cubs Blog from Fans who want to see Jim Edmonds Cut.Edmonds Loatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17426175290202425297noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-13956440914480809922008-10-02T11:55:00.002-04:002008-10-02T12:01:45.312-04:00Ugly, Ugly, UglyThere isn't much to say about last night that hasn't already been rehashed about 1,000 times, but I will look at our favorite Cub to hate, Jim Edmonds.<br /><br />Emdonds singled in the second inning (a gift by the scorer, since a healthy Furcal could jump 2 feet higher), before scoring on the Mark DeRosa HR.<br /><br />After that, Edmonds contributions were nothing. He was charged with an error on a ball he couldn't handle off the wall. Then, for a man that plays a shallow CF, he couldn't come up with a blopper to center.<br /><br />Like I said, he would come back to hurt us. Our only hope is that Big Good Z steps up tonight to even the series. Anyway, the Jim Edmonds Magic Number is down to:<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">18</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">Next Game: Game 2 of NLDS vs. L.A. Dodgers</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">@ Wrigley Field 9:30 EST</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">Edmonds stats for the NLDS:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">1 for 4. 1 run, 1 error, 2 LOB, 1 K</span></div>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-20156863166067253022008-09-30T13:44:00.002-04:002008-09-30T13:48:43.400-04:00Jim Edmonds Magic NumberWe here at the CJE just couldn't stand by and post a Magic Number of 11 for the Cubs. I understand that the Cubs need 11 wins to World Championship, but I wanted a number that really meant something.<br /><br />So, the Loather and I are posting a number of 19. That is the Maxium possible games that Jim Edmonds will be allowed to put on a uniform for the Chicago Cubs anymore, because heaven forbid that Jim Hendry sign the "Hot Dog" for more time. Look for commentary throughout the playoffs and much more. And here it is........<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;"><strong>19</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">Game 1 of the NLDS</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">6:30 p.m. EST</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">@ Wrigley Field</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;">against L.A. Dodgers</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;color:#3366ff;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"> </div>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-18546090919790689952008-09-22T13:01:00.004-04:002008-09-22T13:08:09.626-04:00No Spin Zone<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EluifZ_wtJX9BI1mNNh6ILHNMdzCyiYTgw9Ou35oI8YpoJKGjS49HQdTJZKoTpO2GXn10E2m8VIBfz0HMZoYfQ8Do55hpW_CxtHnM8T1i7sjb0b60_46idis6N5Mew7Q50nJrZjNYh9H/s1600-h/Cardinals_Cubs_Baseba_Init.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248893434409589122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EluifZ_wtJX9BI1mNNh6ILHNMdzCyiYTgw9Ou35oI8YpoJKGjS49HQdTJZKoTpO2GXn10E2m8VIBfz0HMZoYfQ8Do55hpW_CxtHnM8T1i7sjb0b60_46idis6N5Mew7Q50nJrZjNYh9H/s320/Cardinals_Cubs_Baseba_Init.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSpZLiEoxCDghrkYMvNQ0CDNzP83rc6uFWhUAb0MzWPVYPS5OkOZqmfgZbouR3XC8XVMPxLSK_USzLGbjtU7FfSp59DwlOZGVsHsmP-JF6MWKgT6jvYHwF-q7Icdm-r2Nn4UAfcDRyvNh/s1600-h/Cubs_Cardinals_Baseba_Init.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div>I've finally come to the point where I can't spin something about Jim Edmonds. On the day the Cubs clinch the NL Central, Jim Edmonds caught the final out against the St. Louis Cardinals. I mean come on, couldn't it have been a grounder to third or something. Nevertheless, I will try and counteract the bad karma we keep recieving as Jim stays on this roster. </div><div> </div><div>Well, at least sit back and relax this week. Enjoy watching the Brewers and Mets try and give away a playoff spot. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-69358395308623014652008-09-13T15:35:00.003-04:002008-09-13T15:39:12.254-04:00This is a how you play defense<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYi0T1EoKjOvcJFyEZiLSDIlINCvYK54VTYImLtcdAGgCn1ouCtgqdan05H4R4aFa-pbtDiaOdZ3T-RCaKEs9E4z4_RtiAk22GTeVaBD2SH040r4yo-qjyH0NDkX0kLSqeJ3dqMAWT9n7A/s1600-h/Cubs+Cardinals+Baseba_Init%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYi0T1EoKjOvcJFyEZiLSDIlINCvYK54VTYImLtcdAGgCn1ouCtgqdan05H4R4aFa-pbtDiaOdZ3T-RCaKEs9E4z4_RtiAk22GTeVaBD2SH040r4yo-qjyH0NDkX0kLSqeJ3dqMAWT9n7A/s320/Cubs+Cardinals+Baseba_Init%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245592047040557090" border="0" /></a><br />(AP)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">While the city of Houston recovers from Ike, I just want wanted to post a photo of the game-saving catch from Fukudome. He might not be hitting lick, but with plays like that it doesn't matter. Now, Jim Edmonds just needs to take some lessons.<br /><br />There have been a few people saying that Felix Pie might get a few more starts at CF. I'm all for it, he brings speed and good defense. Hopefully, we will have baseball tomorrow, but we will see.<br /></div></div>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-74814261893166145572008-09-10T11:59:00.003-04:002008-09-10T12:11:45.050-04:00The Devil Makes a House Call<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WpCjY888NRfPYkB45_iCHVEI140xRLquT2Orrr8kppaseJcl8AsM5zopocVT5HVMCED5EeC33X_8EgRF-dki6Cz_4qiN0PN93rI8jEfi79bgU8Mo0bqeCeMkxRvPXX3HfAmy8pSICgqN/s1600-h/Cubs_Pirates_Baseball_Init.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244423600587071778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WpCjY888NRfPYkB45_iCHVEI140xRLquT2Orrr8kppaseJcl8AsM5zopocVT5HVMCED5EeC33X_8EgRF-dki6Cz_4qiN0PN93rI8jEfi79bgU8Mo0bqeCeMkxRvPXX3HfAmy8pSICgqN/s320/Cubs_Pirates_Baseball_Init.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong> (AP)</strong></div><br /> Well, I hate to say it....but....We told you so! I've broken just about every journalism rule I know to write that last sentence, but it had to done. Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Edmonds</span> had a nice little run in June/July, but he is officially out of gas and killing this team. Whatever deal he made with the devil has come due, because he isn't even making any more diving catches that he could made standing up. Now balls are just dropping in front of him and past him.<br /><br />Since July, the Anti-Christ is 14-for-67 (.209 AVG) with 4 HR and 8 RBI. That is just sick, and he is still playing bad defense. I'm sure "The Loather" might be able to pull up some zone ratings and stuff, but I didn't have time to do it. His feel good story is now over and its time for Felix Pie to get a shot. At least he can hit .209 and play great defense, while ranging for a few more balls. I'm not saying Pie is going to be great, but I would take defense at this point.<br /><br />There is not much to say, the Cubs are trying to give the Division away, along with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">home field</span>, but the Brewers don't want it either, so I think we are safe to get into the playoffs. I just pray that Jim and Lou come to their senses and leave Jim at home for October. I still think he is a Cardinal spy, and I wonder what he has in store for us tonight. Maybe a dropped fly ball or a 6-4-3 double play. Just stop the Madness and Cut Jim Edmonds.<br /><br /><div align="center"></div>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-70426544933950022572008-08-19T09:16:00.003-04:002008-08-19T11:01:11.342-04:0038 to go, Edmonds still here<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOwdiuhW_IWdDGmz9mLlPmBvkOH-rt6frTjyJPPTckH9DVEG9v1iJQGWajjtE2auEXAsSZjCA0Y1Sis1-fclE2vpLbdfrOY__KSM5jgWCwsvyHAcckiSVNhijXBlYFEBtwqYcxn34P41V/s1600-h/Cardinals_Cubs_Baseba_Init.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236223475630752002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOwdiuhW_IWdDGmz9mLlPmBvkOH-rt6frTjyJPPTckH9DVEG9v1iJQGWajjtE2auEXAsSZjCA0Y1Sis1-fclE2vpLbdfrOY__KSM5jgWCwsvyHAcckiSVNhijXBlYFEBtwqYcxn34P41V/s320/Cardinals_Cubs_Baseba_Init.JPG" border="0" /></a> (AP Photo)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">I was ready for a lot of things this season, but this photo wasn't in the plans. Here we have Jim Edmonds getting a curtain call after his two home runs agains the Cardinals last week. Does that sound right? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Many Cub fans have said alot of about Jim, good and bad, but lets look at the overall numbers for the newlywed (remember he got married over the All-Star Break). </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Since the trade, Edmonds starts are:</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">63 Games, 187 ABs</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">.267/.376/.969 (Avg/OBP/OPS) with 15 HR and 42 RBI. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Overall:</div><div align="left">89 Games, 277 ABs</div><div align="left">.248/.341/.818 with 16 HR and 48 RBI</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">After a fantastic June, Jim was ok in July and has been less than stellar in August. He has hit .219 with 3 HR and 9 RBI, while Reed Johnson is killing the ball. Johnson is hitting .314 with 45 RBI. One thing that is working is the platoon. The two combined have 87 RBI, which would lead the team. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">We are at the CJE are ready to welcome Edmonds, but aside from his consistent hot-dogging on defense, he has played well at times. We can only hope that the Jim doesn't cost us in the postseason. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-8600098040133106342008-07-28T23:41:00.003-04:002008-07-28T23:50:12.146-04:00No Jim = Cubs Win!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6DsD56vQoVb00REhWnSv0w3ak9ybHxkm0fRVY-Zac-mTCV_Zc1Ss1J07DoR7eEe7n0m3-8y_IEX09oB48cc2gs7pvyDmRLubbfSLI3_kQ188k0SOWLdzSuKHJmjdML-kbH1YLNxjZvsu/s1600-h/Cubs+Brewers+Baseball_Init.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6DsD56vQoVb00REhWnSv0w3ak9ybHxkm0fRVY-Zac-mTCV_Zc1Ss1J07DoR7eEe7n0m3-8y_IEX09oB48cc2gs7pvyDmRLubbfSLI3_kQ188k0SOWLdzSuKHJmjdML-kbH1YLNxjZvsu/s320/Cubs+Brewers+Baseball_Init.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228277446132953090" border="0" /></a><br /> You don't get many better titles than that. In the top of the 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>, Lou had a chance to bring in Jim to pinch hit with a runner at first.<br /><br /> But much to the JOY of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">CJE</span>, Lou made the move for Mike "Clutch" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Fontenot</span>. Instead of Jim striking out, Mike drew a walk, which led to Derek Lee's RBI single.<br /><br /> Tomorrow's night <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">match up</span> is pretty special. Carlos <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Zambrano</span> and Ben Sheets take the ball for their respected clubs.<br /><br /> The Cubs could really send a message against with a second-straight victory, which would put the Cubs up 3 games heading to the final two games of the series.<br /><br /> Until tomorrow, GO CUBS!!Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-64362361638483263902008-07-27T20:15:00.006-04:002008-07-27T20:38:49.362-04:00Stay Classy Jim!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ScZevLGOwiNWPKoCF7_rZ4MPNvNDvhd9dcuh9XvP6vrWqvHKChcGJeBciTMuO7GwNN_KAWsrGW8qJ1pSamMXx_8836DBm2yzWP8upxxQ1HC1mNoDAA8zVnnkCIjweHzIn_iQk2Q3-xxg/s1600-h/Marlins+Cubs+Baseball_Init.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ScZevLGOwiNWPKoCF7_rZ4MPNvNDvhd9dcuh9XvP6vrWqvHKChcGJeBciTMuO7GwNN_KAWsrGW8qJ1pSamMXx_8836DBm2yzWP8upxxQ1HC1mNoDAA8zVnnkCIjweHzIn_iQk2Q3-xxg/s320/Marlins+Cubs+Baseball_Init.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227852708964961106" border="0" /></a><br />So, the Cubs rallied to split a four-game series with the Florida Marlins (No thanks to Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Edmonds</span>).<br /><br />If you look to the right, you see Jim grandstanding as he climbs the wall on a home run off the bat of Mike Jacobs. He really didn't have a chance on the ball, but he still climbed the Ivy. Anybody have enough of this guy?<br /><br />At the plate, Jim wasn't much better. He went 0-for-5, while he left 6 men on base, as his average dropped to .236.<br /><br /><br />The Cubs start a huge (I mean huge) series with the Brewers. Monday will see Ted Lilly and C.C. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sabathia</span> face off. Which should mean that Jim is most likely on the bench in favor of Reed Johnson.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jim did make one play on Saturday that was positive. He was able to make a diving grab to end the game and keep the save for Jeff <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="player" href="http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/individual_stats_player.jsp?c_id=mlb&playerID=502188"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Samardzija</span>.</a><br /><br />If Jim wasn't so slow, he would have made it standing up. I couldn't find that photo so, I leave you this photo of the Cubs' outfielders getting together after a win.<br /><br /> It's time to go get the Brewers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9WnK-9jeXNdu1nEeFTEn7ahzz1hvT4wk53VDnXH32rLem9geuJ8ad58UtC3GWWUS9Lu0abcOzMbSCuKS6KBvVnyMfdCapzZMenG3NSUgesRWEns5uiOOJR-yLMXdhm7QL_c8IRpXWjQi/s1600-h/Marlins+Cubs+Baseball_Init%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9WnK-9jeXNdu1nEeFTEn7ahzz1hvT4wk53VDnXH32rLem9geuJ8ad58UtC3GWWUS9Lu0abcOzMbSCuKS6KBvVnyMfdCapzZMenG3NSUgesRWEns5uiOOJR-yLMXdhm7QL_c8IRpXWjQi/s320/Marlins+Cubs+Baseball_Init%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227857046762934962" border="0" /></a>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-48627123554118735122008-07-17T10:22:00.004-04:002008-07-17T10:38:26.266-04:00Jim Heads to the Alter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8ZbdRMT2c1B6gqeocoJifQmuLuHNxIXSsSGIZeyrIRnQOAl_e0CmwpMeeejDSGHIUh6DOu6jqcBWaElDe2rSBFg2eFcOAKFdHTdZtWxJJR8E4946XPX4YdPVS9KuXXnPGUV-DzVeTM_q/s1600-h/Cubs+Giants+Baseball_Init.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8ZbdRMT2c1B6gqeocoJifQmuLuHNxIXSsSGIZeyrIRnQOAl_e0CmwpMeeejDSGHIUh6DOu6jqcBWaElDe2rSBFg2eFcOAKFdHTdZtWxJJR8E4946XPX4YdPVS9KuXXnPGUV-DzVeTM_q/s320/Cubs+Giants+Baseball_Init.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223989682163163730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The slowest sports day of the year has brought us some good news. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in this story, Jim Edmonds is now married. <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/385D6E451CE725FC86257489001A4658?OpenDocument"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a></span></span><b><br /></b><b><blockquote></blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/385D6E451CE725FC86257489001A4658?OpenDocument">Here is the story</a>:<br /><br /></span></b><b></b><blockquote><b>CLAYTON </b>— James Patrick Edmonds and Allison Jayne Raski, both of Creve Coeur, were couple No. 11 of the 25 who got married Wednesday at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Clayton.<br /><br />Edmonds, now a Chicago Cub, was better known to Cardinals fans for whom he patrolled center field at Busch Stadium for eight years as Jim Edmonds or "Jimmy Ballgame.''<br /><br />Edmonds, 38, and Raski, 28, tied the knot in the chambers of Judge Michael T. Jamison, who wished the newlyweds good luck after performing the brief ceremony.<br /><br />Both were casually dressed. Edmonds wore a T-shirt, jeans and tennis shoes. Raski, one observer noted, sported a nice-sized diamond ring.<br /><br />The couple have a young son, Landon. Raski graduated from high school in Zeigler, a town of about 1,700 in Southern Illinois.<br /><br />Edmonds played with the Cardinals from 2000 through the 2007 season, and had some key contributions in the 2006 World Series win over the Detroit Tigers. He was traded to the San Diego Padres on Dec. 15, 2007. He was released by the Padres on May 9 and signed by the Cubs on May 15. <div style="margin: 20px 0pt 20px 20px; float: right;" id="Frame1"> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> <!-- // begin DisplayAds("Frame1","",""); // --> </script><script language="JavaScript1.1" src="http://oas-central.realmedia.com/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/www.stltoday.com/sports/cards/1511642600@Frame1" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><br /><br />After the mid-afternoon wedding, the couple headed for Edmonds' restaurant on Locust Street, F15teen, said Jamison's bailiff, Frank Kelly.<br /><br />At F15teen later Wednesday afternoon, a hostess was surprised and excited to hear the news of the wedding and the manager said he was unaware of any ongoing celebration.</blockquote><br /><br /><br />So Jim is now married. We can only hope that it improves his at bats with the Cubs. After hitting .302 in June, "Lassie" has regressed back to old levels this month with a .206 average. That is just not going to cut it down the stretch. Hopefully, the Cubs are looking for more options in center.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-56570090541014006572008-07-09T20:32:00.004-04:002008-07-09T21:41:09.859-04:00The tide is turningTonight I'm going to look at each at bat from Jim Edmonds, who people forget is playing pretty terrible the last four games or so.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Situation: </span>2nd Inning, 1 on, No Outs:<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Result: </span>Jim strikes out on three pitches <span style="font-weight: bold;">(looking)<br /><br />Check out more as the game goes on.<br /><br />At Bat No. 2<br /><br />Situation: </span><span>4th Inning, No on, No outs:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Result:</span> Falls behind 1-2 and hits a lazy fly ball to Junior.<br /><br />That makes Jim 0-for his last 13. Time to move on.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">At Bat No. 3</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Situation:</span> 6th Inning, No on, 1 out:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Result:</span> Jimmy Ballgame (oh please) strikes out (Swinging) 0-for-14 and still going....<br /><br /><br /></span>Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-73046504510947188652008-07-07T00:22:00.000-04:002008-07-07T00:24:07.560-04:00Sorry for the interuptionAs you noticed the Loather and I have been away. One of us is out the nation, and I was working at Summer Camp with no internet, cell phone, TV and of course no Jim Edmonds. I will have a longer post tomorrow to update our favorite Cub to hate (or at least rag a little). Until then.....<br /><br /><br />Go Cubs!Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-54718312629341007512008-06-26T07:56:00.002-04:002008-06-26T08:07:14.221-04:00Jim's Rosetta StoneThe Cubs are back on the winning track after last night's 7-4 victory over Baltimore. Of course Jim Edmonds was at it again with another home run, giving him five this month and six as a Cub.<br /><br />Edmond's line so far is .305/.622/.998 (AVG/SLG/OPS) in 28 games. I'll be the first to admit that I didn't think "Lassie" had it in him, but I just can't see him keeping this up. While his play has been a pleasant surprise. Well, pleasant isn't really the word I was looking for. Anyway, Jim's comments in the press need a little work.<br /><br />Maybe <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wire-Complete-Fifth-Season/dp/B00123BY6S/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1214481751&sr=8-3">Scott Templeton</a> needed to cover the game for the Orioles, so Jim could have some better quotes. In today's <a href="http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080625-chicago-cubs-baltimore-orioles,1,3288455.story">Tribune</a>, Jim said:<br /><br /><blockquote>"Winning breeds success, or winning breeds all the good things," Edmonds said. "That's why you win, or winning brings that out in you."<br /><br />Edmonds didn't have an interpreter, so whatever he was trying to say is open to interpretation.</blockquote>See, even Paul Sullivan is calling him out. What does that mean? That's why you win? No, you win to get this stupid 100-year no championship thing over with.<br /><br />Well, Jim is probably starting again with Reed Johnson on the DL, and Fukudome nursing a sore left calf, so we can only hope that the Cubs hot play continues and it doesn't come down to Jim.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-40441473212544217452008-06-22T12:56:00.005-04:002008-06-22T13:27:29.019-04:00Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQiMZbEXRuMp7AFgFycfCJUaUuqSeSsVcIbOrP1XLmrrA4H3bmM_gGBNjEnC9laog6ZgnfVn_Zmw7jAlYOKX0ERLHS41NxveXRYz-zUx69V0poWOxtXM_AFiIgX6MgRzx6RWQB4XRCa1mw/s1600-h/White+Sox+Cubs+Baseba_Init%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQiMZbEXRuMp7AFgFycfCJUaUuqSeSsVcIbOrP1XLmrrA4H3bmM_gGBNjEnC9laog6ZgnfVn_Zmw7jAlYOKX0ERLHS41NxveXRYz-zUx69V0poWOxtXM_AFiIgX6MgRzx6RWQB4XRCa1mw/s320/White+Sox+Cubs+Baseba_Init%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214752557855699794" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />(AP)<br /></div><br /><br /><br />Ok, it's hard to spin when a guys hits two homeruns in a inning, but we here at CJE are not deterred. Granted, Jim Edmonds hit two home runs yesterday and they were both in the same inning, but How many runs did he drive in? Survey says, "Two". That's right folks, Jim's getting pretty selfish and not driving in anybody else. <br /><br />How about those other two AB's? Nothing to show for it. I know it looks like I am cherry picking, but I might be. Still it doesn't change the fact, his defense is suspect.<br /><br />Lastly, what is up with that fan bowing down to Jim? Dude, you can't worship him. That's just wrong on so many levels.<br /><br />The Cubs go for the sweep tonight and no doubt that Jim "Lassie" Edmonds will be in the lineup.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-8586083567084863432008-06-19T09:37:00.002-04:002008-06-19T09:47:12.179-04:00Two in a row, but........The Cubs have lost two one-run games in a row. Granted, they are still 18 game over .500 and still lead by 3.5 games. But all of the sudden the Cubs are visiting the trainer a little too much.<br /><br />Here is a list of players currently on the DL or could be heading there:<br /><br />Daryle Ward - Bad Back - who knows when we get his bat back and we really need. (I.E. Micah Hoffpauir's rook AB the last two nights).<br /><br />Alfonso Soriano - Broken Finger - Probably not coming back until late July.<br /><br />Carlos Zambrano - Shoulder - Oh please, oh please be nothing. We can't afford to be without Z for a long period of time.<br /><br />Reed Johnson - Bad Back - our second player to come up lame with his back, but this would mean even more time for Jim Edmonds....oh wait I left somebody off the list.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jim Edmonds</span> - Bad foot, swing, defense, morals - Jim really just has a bad "arch" on his foot. Come on, sounds a bit fishy to me. Just when Jim was showing signs of life, he comes down when the Cubs are actually counting on him. I hate say it, but "I TOLD YOU SO!" He does have all those other things, but I can only prove the foot, defense and swing things, but we here at the CJE have PI's out and about trying to gather information about his morals.<br /><br />Well, if we can't Cut Jim Emonds, maybe we can just DL him.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-16325055499938723742008-06-16T12:10:00.002-04:002008-06-16T12:14:27.742-04:00New Elements<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9McFWjPnOOzzHjtMVWtlMSmRpmLao1-hdJy2FKsNih4OYZAdjT3Kxi4pU8sHgBaERBv44btMmx1vn-0GW58m8QXlFKICd0xIu3H5Q1oJgTZ-7Lg_SUXOPW9lcRDyDTp-x-YvPNbkalJr/s1600-h/Hall+of+Fame+Game+Cub_Init.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9McFWjPnOOzzHjtMVWtlMSmRpmLao1-hdJy2FKsNih4OYZAdjT3Kxi4pU8sHgBaERBv44btMmx1vn-0GW58m8QXlFKICd0xIu3H5Q1oJgTZ-7Lg_SUXOPW9lcRDyDTp-x-YvPNbkalJr/s320/Hall+of+Fame+Game+Cub_Init.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212512825726494562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The Cubs are playing in Cooperstown today, even though they don't want to play according to many, many, many sources. As for us at the CJE, we are happy, because Jimmy probably won't play today, since his old bones need a day off. So, parents make sure your children are safe today.<br /><br />As for us, we are adding a new element to the page that will keep us updated on Jim in small doses. Until tomorrow, Go Cubs!Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-11777121080654243112008-06-15T00:52:00.002-04:002008-06-15T00:58:43.115-04:00Edmonds at it againThe staff here are CJE.com is preparing for the day when Jim Emonds' showboating comes back and hurt us. In a year where we are trying to win a championship there is no room for this tidbit of information from the <a href="http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080614-chicago-cubs-lou-piniella-scoring-change,1,5910594.story">Tribune</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote> Another head-scratching decision came when Hobbs credited <b>Rod Barajas </b>with a double on a ball <b> Jim Edmonds </b>used to catch with his eyes closed. Edmonds was showboating, trying to make a basket catch, and simply dropped it. Hobbs later changed the hit to an error.</blockquote>The story is about Toronto's scorekeeper, who made some questionable calls, one of which almost took Jim off the hook. Folks, even though he is hitting, he will cost us a big game - count on it.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-34697296199824549672008-06-12T20:49:00.002-04:002008-06-12T20:57:59.471-04:00Even Neifi hit a big homer once...Let's be clear: I was very happy to see that ball sneak into the basket. For that matter, I'll even admit to considering the possibility of a game-winning grand-slam while the Braves were changing pitchers. I called my co-author to discuss the possibility as I drove home from work. Fortunately, Lou had the good sense to send Reed in to win the game <A HREF="http://www.snpp.com/episodes/8F13.html">Homer Simpson style</A>.<P>But let's not go crazy. Edmonds gets no credit for the sac fly. It was a better outcome than his usual strikeout or soft ground ball, but our friends at <A HREF="http://www.fangraphs.com/liveplays.aspx?gameid=280612116">Fan Graphs</A> say it did essentially nothing towards winning the game. (Because a decent player would have at least had the possibility of, you know, getting a hit or something.)<P>But still, he did hit that homer and we did win the game. Neifi Perez hit homers. Bill Bergen hit homers. And today, Jim Edmonds hit one. Good for him- let's see him do it again.Edmonds Loatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17426175290202425297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-81535989896935925002008-06-12T12:36:00.002-04:002008-06-12T12:40:01.143-04:00Soriano Out, Edmonds StaysWith Alfonso's injury and Lassie's two more RBI's it looks like Jim Edmonds will keep trotting out to CF for at least the next six weeks. It should be an interesting six weeks.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-8836970431591880482008-06-11T00:31:00.003-04:002008-06-12T20:59:22.839-04:00Goofus & Gallant<TABLE BORDER=1><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080607/capt.a0d81bdf593f4d29828bc0b3f4f20591.cubs_dodgers_baseball_cacp101.jpg"></TD><TD><IMG SRC="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.60e5d877a8ee430ba101dafb5156ea41.braves_cubs_baseball_cxc107.jpg"></TR><TR><TD><B><CENTER>Goofus is an old, out of shape, showboating hack who couldn't play center field even when he was young and healthy, and plays center field like this.</CENTER></B></TD><TD><B><CENTER>Gallant catches baseballs.</CENTER></B></TD></TR></TABLE>Edmonds Loatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17426175290202425297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-47272215638363618142008-06-10T11:48:00.003-04:002008-06-10T12:01:47.226-04:00Its Hard to Teach an Old Dog How to Play DefenseIn all the excitement over <a href="http://www.desipio.com/?p=1468">Lassie's</a> "hot" streak (he's up to #107 out of 117 outfielders w/ at least 100 PAs), let's not overlook his defensive contributions. Michael Lichtman does one of the better respected defensive metrics out there, and although he doesn't publish complete stats regularly, he did post some <a href="http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/article/how_well_can_we_project_team_defense_and_other_uzr_data/">current numbers</a> the other day. <blockquote></blockquote>Worst Centerfielders (runs lost per 150 games)<br /><ol><li>Jim Edmonds -38</li><li>Josh Hamilton -37</li><li>Vernon Wells -31</li><li>Mark Kotsay -24</li><li>Andruw Jones -20</li></ol><blockquote><p> </p></blockquote><p> </p><p>In fact, he is the second worst defensive player in all of baseball, ahead of only Brad Hawpe. Yet again, you're doing a heckuva job Jimmy.</p>Edmonds Loatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17426175290202425297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-11969956961312464702008-06-09T08:49:00.002-04:002008-06-09T08:55:31.682-04:00Cubs Held Hostage: Days 20-21Go figure, Jim doesn't play on Saturday and the Cubs blow a big game. I'm sure it was Jim in the dugout with some mirror looking at himself, making sure he was ready to hit the town that night that somehow reflected in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Aramis</span>' eye.<br /><br />I tell you people, Jim's vanity will also hurt us in the end, as well as his slow bad speed.<br /><br />On Sunday, Jason Marquis turned in his best start of the year to help the Cubs finish 4-3 on the road trip. Nothing wrong with that. As for our man Jim, he went 0-for-2 with two <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BB's</span> to see his average dip back to .209.<br /><br />Day 22 will be a quiet one, since the Cubs are back in Chicago waiting for the Braves. Maybe Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Hendry</span> is looking for a possible replacement today and we can end this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">experiment</span>.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-35443204041821562762008-06-07T13:29:00.003-04:002008-06-07T13:33:24.423-04:00Cubs Held Hostage: Day 19<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Cdw0I2S5gqoeHGIe1zapIfuppT01k8MJmF7dzuwnp3EKabZBvAR73WzZwm9LHBg-WYU7AougXpB96jGA9WFeD1szIUoJs9NVb4HjgQM-fQrpEfz7Q6WLW3-sfbJD6xy2k0Sib_IaWLlG/s1600-h/060708cub.jpg_20080606_23_41_11_188-282-400.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Cdw0I2S5gqoeHGIe1zapIfuppT01k8MJmF7dzuwnp3EKabZBvAR73WzZwm9LHBg-WYU7AougXpB96jGA9WFeD1szIUoJs9NVb4HjgQM-fQrpEfz7Q6WLW3-sfbJD6xy2k0Sib_IaWLlG/s320/060708cub.jpg_20080606_23_41_11_188-282-400.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209193401195242754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Hello Cubs fans,<br /><br />I hope not to scare you with this statement, but Jim Edmonds is about to reach his 20th day as a Cubs. That's pretty rough, but at least we keep getting photos like the one on top of this post.<br /><br />Last night the Cubs were blanked 3-0, thanks in part to Jim playing out of position and getting beat by Jeff Kent. If Pie is playing, Felix snags it to keep it 0-0 and the Cubs win, but instead Jim looks like a fool and waves at a ball that is two-feet to his right.<br /><br />At the plate, Jim was 1-for-3 with a K, but the hit came with two-outs and nobody on base. All-in-all the Cubs keep their 3.5 game lead, because St. Louis and Milwaukee lost yesterday. Good news, Jim is getting the day off in favor of Reed Johnson.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-74295049740616074042008-06-06T11:48:00.003-04:002008-06-06T11:57:37.738-04:00Cubs Held Hostage: Day 17-18The Cubs finally lost on Wednesday, thanks in large part to Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Edmonds</span> of course.<br /><br />On Wednesday, the only person older than Jim (Greg <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Maddux</span>) made <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Edmonds</span> look silly by going 0-for-3 to see his average drop back down to .203. People might say Jim made a great leaping catch to save a run in the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>, but we at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">CJE</span> are not fouled. Further examination shows that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Edmonds</span> was just hot-dogging it with a pointless leap.<br /><br />Yesterday, the Cubs won 5-4. Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">DeRosa</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Kosuke</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Fukudome</span> both went yard, while Kerry Wood picked up another save. Jim had a box-score of 2-for-5 that saw his average creep up to .211. Closer look at the box score show that Jim left 3 runners on base and struck out once. He didn't score and made one diving catch that Felix Pie would've had with no problems. Still, we can't be too worried, because the Cubs have the best record in baseball.<br /><br />More comments, analysis and cutting of Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Edmonds</span> later.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-34416133639495474072008-06-04T10:49:00.004-04:002008-06-04T22:17:14.301-04:00Why Are the Cubs Playing Well?A few people might notice that when we the Cubs were first talking about Jim Edmonds the Cubs were 23-16. Not a bad record, but now that the Cubs are 38-21.<br /><br />So, my question to you: Who do we give credit to for this recent success?<br /><br />A. Jim Hendry - as much as I like Jim for the Aramis Ramirez theft from the Pittsburgh Pirates, there are times like signing Jason Marquis, not to mention Jim Emonds. We here a CJE (Cut Jim Edmonds) can't give credit Jim for all the success. A little yes, but lets move on.<br /><br />B. Lou Pinella - Lou has been great for the Cubs. Take last night's verbal lashing of Marquis. Still, Lou has his faults. What faults might that be? Well, he keeps writing in Jim Edmonds in the lineup and we just can't give Lou our total support at this time.<br /><br />C. Kosuke Fukudome - Now here is a player that we can get behind. The Cubs have become a new team with the man from Japan in right field. He is supporting a .843 OPS and a .408 OBP. While Fukudome has been a big part of the success, he isn't the main reason.<br /><br />D. Jim Edmonds- come on did you really think he was the reason for our success.<br /><br />E. Cut Jim Edmonds.com - Was there any doubt? The Cubs were 23-16 the day Loather and I took CJE.com live and to the fans. Since our first day, a day before JE actually took the field, the Cubs are 15-5 folks. They own the best record in baseball and have built a 3.5 game lead over the Cardinals.<br /><br />Stay tuned for updates as the Loather and I will be watching the game tonight.Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356428453185069731.post-88992433818274443072008-06-04T01:37:00.002-04:002008-06-04T01:44:09.741-04:00Cubs Held Hostage: Day 17Even Jim Edmonds and felllow Cardinal Jason Marquis can't stop the Cubbie Train from derailing. The Cubs win their 9th straight after a 9-6 win over the Padres to improve to 38-21. <br /><br />Jim didn't see the field, always a good thing, and Lou was quite upset with Marquis most the night. After Marquis tossed one past D. Lee, Lou said something like, "What the "Bleep" is he doing."<br /><br />Later on in the game, Lou came out and gave Marquis a stern talking to after he walked another batter.<br /><br />Ted Lilly and Greg Maddox match up tomorrow, which means Edmonds will be back in the lineup.<br /><br />Go Cubs!Edmonds Haterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005644737499189079noreply@blogger.com0