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Tue May 26, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

Dempster demonstrates problems with dugout Gatorade machine

By 'Duk

Namely, that this year's new addition to Wrigley Field can't be thrown on the field (à la Carlos Zambrano), dumped over anyone's heads in celebration (à la Guy Morriss) and provides a significant injury risk for any frustrated Cub who's deplaning the playing field.

At least Dempster proved it can be roughed up pretty good, attacking the drink dispenser in the name of increased brand recognition after walking in two Pirates runners during the top of the third in Monday night's 10-8 loss to Pittsburgh. 

But fear not, Will Carroll-types. Dempster made sure to use his non-pitching left arm for the assault, preventing a self-inflicted injury. (Then again, considering his right arm is 3-3 with a 4.99 ERA after signing a big contract in the offseason, maybe Dempster should be making sure to keeping his left arm in tip-top shape. You know, just in case.) 

For a screen cap of Dempster's point of impact, follow the jump:

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  1. whitesoxrule
    1. Posted by whitesoxrule Tue May 26, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    lol what a looooser
  2. nate
    2. Posted by nate Tue May 26, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    Hey... stuff happens. Some of the other Cubbies in the dugout (i.e. Soto) were surpressing giggles afterwards. The announcers did their best to remedy the situation by pointing out that some hallways from the dugout at other fields actually have punching bags so players can properly vent without hurting themselves or the equipment.
  3. Josh Truman
    3. Posted by Josh Truman Tue May 26, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    Water sucks it really really Sucks! Water sucks it really really sucks! Water sucks, GATORADE'S BETTER!
  4. nate
    4. Posted by nate Tue May 26, 2009 3:26 pm EDT

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    It was a natural reaction from a competitive athlete. It's no different from a computer user slapping their monitor or slamming their mouse onto the desk. I just wonder if Gatorade knows how many repair calls they're going to make this year?
  5. Saro G
    5. Posted by Saro G Tue May 26, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    Nice editorial touch on the screencap.
  6. Mendoza Line
    6. Posted by Mendoza Line Tue May 26, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    Worst. Photo. Ever. Anyone have a video?
  7. Tommy BLEEP*ing Lasorda
    7. Posted by Tommy BLEEP*ing Lasorda Tue May 26, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    Cubs ...
    just the name makes you laugh!
  8. Mat M
    8. Posted by Mat M Tue May 26, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    Dempster used his left hand because he wanted to have a chance at making contact with the machine
  9. Phil M
    9. Posted by Phil M Tue May 26, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Hell, at the Ballpark in Arlington they have old couches, desks and chairs for players to throw around, beat into the ground, etc.
    Every ballpark does.
  10. Five_outs
    10. Posted by Five_outs Tue May 26, 2009 5:45 pm EDT

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    LOSER TEAM. Wait till next year
  11. Anrkist
    11. Posted by Anrkist Tue May 26, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    What does "after the jump" mean? It would make sense if there was something between the copy and the photo...
    gj Dumpster.
  12. Allen
    12. Posted by Allen Tue May 26, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    The funny thing is Lou Pinella wanted to do that to Dempster and the rest of the Cubs line up.
    .
    If Ryan learned one thing, it is just like Crash Davis said, you never hit a drunk with your pitching hand....makes me wonder how much the Gatorade machine had to drink and what it said to him.
  13. prairie dog
    13. Posted by prairie dog Tue May 26, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    has any team ever won a world series after losing at least 8 in a r0w in the regular season??
  14. chun k
    14. Posted by chun k Wed May 27, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    never liked him
  15. jesus christos
    15. Posted by jesus christos Wed May 27, 2009 8:07 pm EDT

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    cardinals did prairie dog
  16. jesus christos
    16. Posted by jesus christos Wed May 27, 2009 8:07 pm EDT

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    actually they had 2 8 game losing streaks and 1 7 game losing streak

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