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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Rockies, Monday 6/25, 7:05 CT

Yelloncard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Game Threads Comment 600 comments

At this writing, Jacque Jones is still a Cub and there are there are still 11 pitchers on the 25-man roster. I'd expect this to change by game time. So, let's look at something really weird:


(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

I'm sorry, but that is, hands down, the ugliest uniform in baseball today, and we're likely to see it at least a couple of times this week. What, is Brian Fuentes going to put on a space helmet and head up in the shuttle? Looks like a bad version of an old Flash Gordon uniform.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
 J. Marquis
Cubs		 vs. Jeff Francis
 J. Francis
Rockies
5-4 W-L 7-5
3.38 ERA 3.44
49 SO 68
35 BB 27
9 HR 9
vs. Col -- vs. Cubs
In 8 starts since his last win, Jason Marquis has been pretty bad -- 0-3 with a 5.36 ERA, which has all the naysayers saying they were right about him. I say the jury's still out -- if he could finish the year with 7-8 more wins and an ERA even half a run higher than what he shows now, it'd be a successful year.

But he'd better start righting the ship NOW.

Jeff Francis is for real -- this highly touted #1 draft pick has a chance to become only the third starting pitcher in Rockies history to complete an entire season with an ERA under 4.00. If his history vs. the Cubs is any indication, we can ship that 3.44 ERA quite a distance north tonight -- in three career starts vs. the Cubs, Francis has no decisions, but a 9.19 ERA.

Today's game is cable-and-EI-only; for more choices check the Mediacenter.

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Discuss amongst yourselves.

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I thought you once said
that the Giants black top uniform was the worst in all of baseball??

and speaking of Jones..it is possible that a pitcher was called up and he was designated for assignment and we will not know before tonight's game.

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Giants...
... only wear those in spring training.

But as noted below, the Pirates' red sleeveless tops are pretty awful.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2007 4:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saw this on chicagosports.com
"Breaking news, Jacque Jones and Cesar Izturis traded to New York for Lastings Milledge. Wait, oops. I mean Jones and Izturis to the SOX for Casey Rogowski and Heath Murray.
Submitted by: George Offman
3:26 PM CDT, Jun 25, 2007"

If only this were true

"You know what God told the cubs. Don't do anything until I get back!" Pete Rose

by Will71081 on Jun 25, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that'd be a great trade!
new york would do it to i think. Stick Ceasar at 2B and Jones is a utility OF.

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're kidding, right?
You really think Lastings could be acquired with Jones and Izturis?
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jun 25, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if
Isiah Thomas takes over as the Mets GM
"You know what God told the cubs. Don't do anything until I get back!" Pete Rose

by Will71081 on Jun 25, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jun 25, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which team has the McDonald's uniforms?
Is it the Pirates? I forget. In any case, I think those are worse. These are pretty bad, though. And I've always hated the Rockies' logo because I always read the "C" as a "G." Drives me crazy.

In any case, I hope Marquis pulls it together. He did seem somewhat improved during his last start. Our heroes just pulled off a 4-2 road trip. Let's equal that at home and then set phasers to kill for the Nats/Bucs trip after that.

Go Cubs!!!

"Dad gum right this game is gonna be played under protest!" ~ Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 25, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm smelling
a 5-4 Cubs win tonight. Marquis looks average at best tonight, but the Cubs bats break even further out of their slumber.

Rarmirez starting tonight. He sure looked gimpy. I'd play him for 5 innings, and then bring in/switch DeRosa to 3B.

by SouthsideCub on Jun 25, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I meant
IS Ramirez stating tonight?

by SouthsideCub on Jun 25, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
I was pretty sure we al decided that the Bucs have the worst one now.
MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 25, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not Cubs related news I know
but Bears have made two moves:

Bears signed CB Nathan Vasher to a five-year contract extension through 2012.

Bears waived DT Tank Johnson.

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sad about Tank
I thought that the Bears would at least wait until toxicology reports came back.  

by NO100 on Jun 25, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't agree with that
Tank lost any benefit of the doubt long ago. The Bears had no impetus to wait for toxicology. Just by being out at 3:30am and pulled over for suspicion is enough in this case. If he truly valued his NFL career he wouldn't put himself into that situation.

by scotteboy on Jun 25, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If anything
the only basis, in my mind, for the Bears doing this was that he was speeding.  I don't care that he was out at 3:30 in the AM.  He's free to do as he pleases within the boundries of the law.  There's no law against being out at 3:30.

"Suspicion of being under the influence" implies that we should just take the officer's word for it.  In the US, we are presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Have we learned nothing from the Duke Lacrosse case?

If I was in his shoes, I wouldn't have been speeding.  That was dumb, but it was only speeding.  I'm speeding every time I get behind the wheel.  

If he was under the influence of anything, well then, all bets are off.  He deserves what he gets.  

by NO100 on Jun 25, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree...
In a vaccuum, I might agree with your comments.  Yes, there is no law against being out at 3:30.  But this isn't a vaccuum.  You have to use some common sense and consider the whole package here.  What percentage of people are out at 3:30 in the morning and speeding?  And more importantly, what is the likelihood that Johnson, with a colorful criminal report already, was out at 3:30am, speeding, and not doing anything else wrong?

Beyond that little common sense game, I'm sure the Bears had a zero-tolerance policy in place for Johnson, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back.

Going a step further, I'm not sure the Bears owe Johnson any loyalty.  Johnson was getting paid a lot of money to represent the franchise and the city in the public eye.  Therefore, I'm completely okay with him being held to a higher standard.  If you can't manage to stay out of trouble and avoid embarassing both the franchise and the city, then you don't deserve to make tons and tons of money playing the game.

by SouthernCub on Jun 25, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know...
 I used to have a police friend who often told me his reply when those he pulled over asked how did you know I was drinking? "Because at 3:00 in the morning, there are only two kinds of people out. Us. And you."

by Damen Jackson on Jun 25, 2007 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly...
of course, there are occasional exceptions to everything.  But I'd be willing to bet that the percentage of people on the road at 3:30am that are not (a) commercial truck drivers, (b) law enforcement officers, (c) drunk/troublemakers, or (d) employees of late-night establishments is quite low.

by SouthernCub on Jun 25, 2007 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Contrary to that opinion
there are a great majority of people on the streets at night who are not 25 year old drunks.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 25, 2007 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For example...
... me, driving to work, parking my car and then walking to work, at that very hour, five days a week.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2007 4:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As far as I'm concerned
the only bad thing he did was speed.  3:30 in the AM?  I really don't care.  It's not illegal.  I've been out that late myself doing some very innocent things.  

It just seems to me like he's being convicted in the public eye without the proper due process.  If he was drinking, then fine, kick him off the team, but let's at least wait until there is some proof given instead of conjecture.  

by NO100 on Jun 25, 2007 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Due process is for courts.
The Bears have decided that they're not going to take any more chances with Tank Johnson. So what if being out at 3:30 in the morning isn't illegal? Speeding is. And combine it all together, and it doesn't look like Tank Johnson is doing all he can to avoid repeating past indiscretions. So what if he wasn't drunk this time? You're looking for him to change, to put himself in the position to suceed, and he hasn't. He's not a part of the team's future.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2007 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tank, its really simple.
Go to bed early.  Stay home.  Order out.  Drive five mph UNDER the speed limit.  Play with your kids.  Brush, floss, rinse, repeat.

Despite what he has been saying, he just doesn't get it.

by BlueSox on Jun 25, 2007 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do people with money need to drive at all?
I mean, I've been to Phoenix, I know how incredibly sprawled-out it is, but dang, can't you call a cab or get a driver or pay one of your buddies to stay sober and drive you around?

I know, it's not that simple.  Things happen in the due course of an evening and all that.  Just asking.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...
Its all about the 'ego' that comes with those bucks that make them do what they do

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I was a betting man...
which I'm not, I'd bet that speeding isn't all he was doing wrong at that hour.  Methinks you're naive or being willfully naive/complicit.

The fact that you've been speeding at 3:30am and innocent otherwise is irrelevant (at least as far as I know).  Unless you have the background Tank does, it's pretty much apples and oranges.

And again, the Bears were paying Johnson a lot of money to represent them and the city.  They are not obligated to do so in any way.  If they feel he's not representing them appropriately, they have every right to let him go, in my opinion.

And again, given his past, it may have been that there was a zero-tolerance policy.  Johnson waived his get-out-of-jail-free card with the team long ago.

by SouthernCub on Jun 25, 2007 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I recognize what may have happened that night
He may have been drunk.  There may have been drugs.  There may have been a lot of things.  However, we don't know that yet.  For me, a speeding charge is not enough to warrent this. If there is more, then fine, I have no problem in the Bears releasing him.  

All I'm saying is that I think we should be waiting for toxicology reports before judgement.  I someone else feels that an alleged incident of speeding is enough to warrent getting cut, then fine.  I can see that position.  

The only thing that I am challenging are statements like "He was out at 3:30.  He must be doing something wrong." or "The officer had to have some reason to pull him over" ...

I have a friend, an African American male, who drives a BMW and gets pulled over all the time.  I've driven with him and he drives like I do.  I've been pulled over once in the last ten years.  He gets pulled over 3 or 4 times a year.

by NO100 on Jun 26, 2007 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

VASHER!!!!
Alright! Nice move!

Now... let's get Tillman in the fold as well.

We can thank Briggs for this later.

1-RUN GAMES = 8-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 15-20 | updated on 6/23

by SackMan on Jun 25, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Rotoworld has this to say about Peanut
    The Bears are reportedly in active negotiations regarding a long-term contract extension with CB Charles Tillman.
Having signed Nate Vasher on Monday, the Bears are aiming to lock up their young corner tandem long term. Tillman is scheduled to receive a $3.545 million base salary in this, the final year of his rookie deal.

=======

I think it comes down to this..keep Tillman and Vasher or just Briggs.

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets see
Colorado, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Arizona have all been mentioned so far as having the worst uniforms in baseball.  I'm going to throw in San Diego's khaki uniform, too.

Hell, a lot of teams are vying for the title of worst.  And the Cubs are sitting all alone at the top for best!

Actually, I don't even believe that.  A lot of teams have great classic uniforms that can't be beat - especially, as much as I hate to admit it, the MFY.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
Padres tan is the worst.  No question.
"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 25, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hands down?
Not even close - jerseys worse than that one:
  1. Afforementioned 'Red' Pirates jersey.
  2. The 'Red' Braves jersey they wear on Sundays.
  3. San Diego's Sand Colored Road jersey.
  4. Boston's Red jersey.
  5. Even the Cubs road jersey - I am not a fan. Too plain, boring, etc.
I really don't see what is wrong with this ROX jersey - it's simple, easy to access, and a good color scheme. The new 'red' jerseys are the ones that have to go!
"Me fail English? That's unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by ilovepie on Jun 25, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I just don't like the Cubs' grey either -- I think it is because there is no striping on the sleeves (I finally looked closely to see why the Yanks look so good in grey but no the Cubs).  

Also - I don't like those red jerseys either (Braves, Red Sox, Pirates).  

"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 25, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have never caught...
...the lack of striping on the sleeve before. I believe that is what turns me off of this uniform as well - it just looks cheap, like something a local city team would wear.

I totally agree with road jerseys being simple, easy, city name, etc. I just think the Cubs could do better with what they have to work with.

PS...I really miss the blues. Besides Carlos, anybody else with me?

"Me fail English? That's unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by ilovepie on Jun 25, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The blue alternates
looked great in person, but on TV (standard def) looked really cheap to me, like batting practice jerseys.

That being said, I do kinda wish they'd bring them back as an alternate on the road, but I'd keep them off of the field at Wrigley.

by STLCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish we'd get rid of the road caps
with the red bill.

Yuck.

Just one cap please.  

1-RUN GAMES = 8-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 15-20 | updated on 6/23

by SackMan on Jun 25, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Re: I really miss the blues
I hope to god you're not referring to the baby blue road jerseys we wore in the early 80's.  
1-RUN GAMES = 8-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 15-20 | updated on 6/23

by SackMan on Jun 25, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think that we're in the minority...
but i like them too. always liked them better than the grey, and they're certainly a better alternate than most other team's.

by bobby h on Jun 25, 2007 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even the Cubs road jersey - I am not a fan.
That's exactly what makes it great in my opinion.  A road jersey is not supposed to be flashy, it's supposed to be plain and classy.  I'm also a believer of having the city name instead of the club name on the front.

Most teams have a decent grey road uniform with the exception of Arizona and San Diego which I think are just plain horrible.  Now if only they would wear it more often instead of the ever-popular "third" jersey...

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs road jersey
I think was inspired by the road gray from the 1940's.

http://www.distantreplays.com/distant/product.asp?s_id=0&pf_id=PAAAAALEEDBDNOCK&dept_id=3003

I just wish they would've gone with the red underline. I think that makes the old one look great.

by STLCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just as long as there's no rainbow on it
like the old Astros uni's

or stripes across the chest, liek the old White Sox uni's.

1-RUN GAMES = 8-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 15-20 | updated on 6/23

by SackMan on Jun 25, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best Uniforms
  1.  Dodger Whites
  2.  Red Sox (white or grey)
  3.  Yankee Grey
  4.  Cubs home
  5.  Cardinals home
  6.  Royals home
  7.  Tigers home
  8.  Indians home
That about does it for me.  
"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 25, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Special Dodger White
I don't understand how the Dodgers can wear white on their day games, or why their uniforms haven't been disallowed because it causes the opposing hitters to not be able to see properly

by BlueDWarrior on Jun 25, 2007 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good news for tonight!
I'm taking the same lovely young lady who went with me to my only other Marquis start this year: his 6-0 win over the Cards.

So... we got that going for us.

If we win again, that mean I MUST bring her to the game on Sunday for Marquis start vs Milwaukee.

1-RUN GAMES = 8-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 15-20 | updated on 6/23

by SackMan on Jun 25, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Random thought
"If his history vs. the Cubs is any indication.."

An MLB Team's composition changes all the time as with NFL, NBA etc so what is the relevance of a pitcher's past performance against any particular 'team'?

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point
And one that Al often mentions when he makes claims like that.  Always take stuff like that with a grain of salt...

ESPECIALLY when dealing with anything Cubs related...

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In that case
Let's not talk about anything. No more posting messages w/stats, opinions or comments. Everything from now on is a crapshoot.  History is one of a million possible components to help you analyze a situation. Nothing more, nothing less.
Tony

by tony412 on Jun 25, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope
I think you didn't comprehend what I said. History certainly has relevance for example it definitely makes sense to pull out stats to see how someone hits right handed pitching as opposed to left handed pitching etc etc. Because that stat is about a particular individual against particular static conditions (left handed pitching/right handed pitching).

But its not the same when you pull out stats about a pitchers performance against a particular 'team'. Because the pitcher might not face the same set of players all the time.

A better stat can be a pitcher's ERA in a specific ball park. So we can pull out stats saying that a particular pitchers has a bad ERA whenever he pitches at Wrigley Field. I hope you caught the subtlety.

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, no WGN tonight
On a completely random note, would anyone here know if they're going to have unused tickets for the first weekend of August (Mets, Saturday).  I have 4 friends vying to go to the friendly confines for the first time, wanna make it an experience for them.  Thanks a lot.  Marquis tonight - 7.1 IP  2ER and the W.  

by lilkimmer77 on Jun 25, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

might be able to help
let me call a friend. e-mail me @ fistvstact1@hotmail.com and we can go from there.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those Rockies uniforms
are a heck of a lot worse when they wore the purple undershirts with them.  Those were the worst uniforms I have ever seen.

Luckily, the sort of realized their mistake after the first time and never wore the purple undershirts with the black vest again.  But the black on black is only slightly better.

by Josh77 on Jun 25, 2007 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The last about Hawk
Got this from the Cubs message board and had to take a peek.  The homepage animation says it all.

http://www.heavethehawk.com/Hawkisms.html

by coral on Jun 25, 2007 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny thing about the Hawk
they kept saying the umpires must have missed something. It never crossed their mind that they missed something...

by LT on Jun 25, 2007 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope we
see the Marquis from earlier in the season. He really needs to have great game tonight.

GO8 *CUBS!!!

Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2007 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jones..
in Da clubhouse this evening in cubs uniform.

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know where...
...you are getting this information from, but I hate you for it. Yeah, it's probably shooting the messenger. Ah well.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was an Update
on the 'Score'. Yes, I would like to see something happen too...but you never know.

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please Trade Jones!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 25, 2007 5:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What can we expect?
Izturis to play catcher?

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher
I can see Marquis playing SS, batting 6th.

Better than Izturis offensively, and who knows about his D. : P

"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa in right = bad sign
He doesn't hit enough or with enough power to be a corner outfielder. Isn't it obvious?

With a daily combo of 2 of the 4 between DeRosa, Izzy, Theriot and Fontenot, Cubs are not gonna have enough offense, I fear, given the downgrade (offensively) at catcher position. At least Bowen draws walks and we do have excellent hitting pitchers for the most part!!

As Fonzie goes so go this year's Cubs...

by writerinwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 6:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

never happen...
but how about D LEE leadoff and fonzie bats 3rd
DLEE has no power this year and I am sick of fonzie hitting solo shots.

/of course, fonzie doesn't seem to hit homers with runners on so

//no I am not really serious about DLEE leading off, but I would like to see fonzie drive in some more runs.

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

steve phillips
idk if this has been said in another diary, but steve phillips said on espn today that he still thinks  zambrano will be traded

by Buffalo Cubby on Jun 25, 2007 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

re: Steve Phillips
I hate that guys. It seems like he's always trying to get his head up someone's a**. No exact reason why I think this. It's just one of those things.
hey, hey, cubs win.

by cubbyblue137 on Jun 25, 2007 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed
if he know so much wouldn't he have kept his GM job?...Steve Phillips is a tool...bring back harold reynolds

Reynolds and Krukster - the baseball tonight dream team (throw in Kurkjian (sp?) for his random stats)

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I loved HR
Also, but it looks like he did a little too much womanizing to ever have a job in Bristol (mailman, gas station attendant, accountant, farmer, or baseball analyst) ever, ever, ever again...
MURTON!! Just trying to help his karma so he gets 500+ ABs.

by 26.2cubfan on Jun 25, 2007 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he can't help it
that he is almost as sexy as Matt Murton.  

anyone heard on the status of HR's lawsuit against ESPN?

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone
but dusty, hes just uncomfortable to watch and he randomly had his son on the show last night

by Buffalo Cubby on Jun 25, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad I missed that...
did they do any of their awkward how to segments that featured the kid getting run over at home like he is accustomed to?

and speaking of those how to segments...lets get rid of those two...I don't need a superficial breakdown of the [insert random motion analysis here] that ballplayers use

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, it couldn't hurt.....
Honesty compels me to say, that I went to church and put a little extra in the collection plate on Sunday morning.
"I think we all need to go to church and put more in the (collection) box"......Lou Piniella on 6/21/2007

by deadcatbounce on Jun 25, 2007 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineups
Purple Pride

Taveras CF
Matsui 2B
Holliday LF
Helton 1B
Atkins 3B
Hawpe RF
Tulowitzki SS
Torrealba C
Francis P

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Soriano LF
Fontenot 2B
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
DeRosa RF
Pagan CF
Bowen C
Izturis SS
Marquis P

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't Marquis be batting...
..._th?

(My vote - 6th. You fill in yours here!)

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup
And Izzie should be on the bench, and we should just take an automatic out.  That way we don't risk a double play.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say 8th
But at least @ 9 maybe he can get on and Sori can knock him in.

by GoCubbies34 on Jun 25, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bat 1st
Put anyone who can hit/get on base in front of Soriano.
hey, hey, cubs win.

by cubbyblue137 on Jun 25, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but then
soriano will strike out
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only...
interleague could last a little longer to rest Aram's knee a little longer.

...although I still say DH is one of the stupidest (yes...stupidest) rules in baseball

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just package
Murton w/ Jones..  Maybe San Diego or the White Sox bite???????
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Muskat and bobbleheads
She says the Barrett Bobblehead night is still on, as is the jersey night.  Is't this going to be pretty silly looking?? Can't we just skip the promotion alltogether or just provide something else if it's sponsored?  How hard can it be to get a bunch of Cubs hats from Mexico/China/Sri Lanka made in a few weeks??
Defense wins championships. It also sweeps the White Sox, good start!

by 26.2cubfan on Jun 25, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe we can trade carrie muskat
for some bats or calendars or hats

/she is the worst

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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would gladly trade
Carrie Muskat for a package of century-old pickled pigs feet.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would gladly trade
Carrie Muskat for a package of busted Neifi Perez bubbleheads.

by JFCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!
barrett bobbleheads!!!

i'm so glad!

by Mr Snrub on Jun 25, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colorado takes the lead
Yawn...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as a rockies fan
I can agree that our uniforms look like Jane Jettson's unmentionables. I've been lobbying for a forrest green scheme.

by luckygoat on Jun 25, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theres not really a positive for Marquis......
To get a two strike count on batters if he doesnt have anout pitch

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how in hell
did Marquis pitch so well to start the year? This guy has had absolutley NOTHING for months!
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hopefully he settles down
and proves me wrong...but I think he should practice his right fielding (his bat is worth more than his arm)
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,
but we don't need another outfielder - especially one hitting .176

by BlueSox on Jun 25, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

could be worse
if could be Josh "serve it up on a tee" Fogg out there for you guys.

by luckygoat on Jun 25, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AARGH!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by northofwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Francis
about got killed. Literally

by BlueSox on Jun 25, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course
After the pickoff, Lee gets a hit.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 25, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Could be men on 1st and 3rd with 1 out
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by northofwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need
to get to Francis early.  He's been lights out recently.  
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by northofwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Should be 1 - 0 Cubs
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Jun 25, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so much
for the last fundamentally sound guy on the team...he has been on the team too long now. First goes the base running, next comes the fielding and hitting
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardy
back in Mil lineup, hits a HR 1-0 bad guys
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by northofwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 hits in 1st
this pitch looks like a guy you don't try to get a lead on...nasty p.o. move

don't like our lineup vs. lefties near as well as the one for righties...too many punch and judy types.

1-1 on deRosa hit 4 hits in inning.

by writerinwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Crap
A two-out rally!

Tie game!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW
angel pagan . . . .

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ANGEL!!!!!
WAY TO PUT THE CUBBIES BACK IN IT!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pagan goes deep!
4-1 cubbies!
Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Jun 25, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and all with two outs?
maybe a leopard can change its spots?

by DTJchris on Jun 25, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PAH- GANNN!!!!
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two-out Rally
Clap, Clap, Clap Clap Clap!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I stand corrected
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how Bowen's defense been?
Haven't been able to see recent games on TV?
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Play Pagan more!!
In limited duty he has more HR than Jones now...and more versatile...liked this guy last year too!! has a real nice effortless stroke not a hacker...and speed to boot!!

Pinella to his credit is going with guys who produce or are hot...benching or demoting those who aren't...Jones certainly had his chances.

by writerinwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring back barrett
I'm sorry guys but I think this was a bad trade.  Not only did we get nothing for him (bowen just looked terrible in that at-bat) but we lost a clubhouse guy.  I know...I know...clubhouse guys aren't supposed to get into arguments with their pitchers - but he was a leader and leaders push their teams.

by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 25, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we lost
a clubhouse snitch

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it doesnt apply
because in different situations you would see different pitches, but in theory we left a run out there with Fontenot getting picked off, that's going to sting if Marquis isnt sharp tonight

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

be sheets
isnt looking very sharp tonight

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He still got out of the 2nd inning jam
...that bastard
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about
that gold glove!
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

its not gold
its platinum

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe even
diamond studded?
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They need to stop talking about the play
and start talking about marquis getting hit......and in a jam now

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How many times?
How many errors does Izzy have to make before everyone realizes that his Golden Glove days are behind him?  The French Connection (Theriot and Fontenot) need to play every day.
I want my Macias!

by wombat on Jun 25, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good pitching?
or bad hitting? did marquis make some good pitches? (gameday)
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Combination
I would say that Marquis is doing a pretty good job at getting ahead of batters with good pitches for strikes, but the Rockies have definitely not looked so great either

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Top of the 3rd
3 up 3 down.

phat

by phatass on Jun 25, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 - 0 MIL
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Jun 25, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis Mows 'em Down
1,2,3 in the 3rd.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 25, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get ready for
American Idol at Wrigley Field.
And there's positivity raring it's ugly head again.

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 25, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
Don't like this idea at all. Maybe they need to admit the 7th inning thing has finally run its course.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 25, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What could Marquis, Murton and Jones net
from the White Sox???
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot
Beats a throw from 3rd!

phat

by phatass on Jun 25, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Back To Back Infield Singles
Fontenot and Lee take em anyway you can get em

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!
D Lee single!

phat

by phatass on Jun 25, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come On!
Ramirez. Hit 'em home.

phat

by phatass on Jun 25, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-0
milwaukee . . . jeez, astros suck

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man just what I was afraid of
Ramirez running out a DP
And there's positivity raring it's ugly head again.

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 25, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

should put
runners in motion everytime Aram is at bat w/ a possible DP
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two Observations
This is the Umpire that got so much heat during the Red SOx and Yankees Series for being so emphatic with his strike and strike out calls.  

Ramirez hasnt looked gimpy in the field or legging that groundball out although im sure he's lost a step

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just kidding
I was very wrong with the Umpire Comment he was jsut really vocal through the first couple innings

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh
Al :
Look -- Fontenot's not this good. His minor league numbers, not including 2007, are .287/.364/.427 -- good, but not great.

Can't judge this guy so harshly when he plays this great.

Let's go FonteWOW!

"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jay Blunt is old
I thought be some kid as director of sales and marketing how much experience does that job take?? anybody can sell the cubs...am sure these folks are worried about job security under new owners esp. if Mcdonough goes...bloated front office staff could be trimmed surely. lotta exec's in there earning big bucks for....??

by writerinwrigley on Jun 25, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf?
Commercial happy bastards just cut it off in the middle of the inning.

by wjblol on Jun 25, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How bout it
wtf is the deal with that?
And there's positivity raring it's ugly head again.

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 25, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-1 cubs
bottom 4th ..Bowen on

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Izturisss
single to the right

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOHISSBOO!
Marquis doesn't need to bunt. Let him swing away!
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

your wish is granted
/should be able to get that bunt down!
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by cubsirishkillme on Jun 25, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marquis has really settled down
since the first.  Not a bad game so far for the frenchman

by DTJchris on Jun 25, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot!!!
Double to lead off the fifth inning

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

more awesomeness
from the half of the french connection that is playing today.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee!!
Single...

1st and 3rd no outs

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ARam..Pop up
1st and 3rd  1 out

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Houston...We are on board...
Carlos Lee homered..
Mil up 3-1

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to sit Aram
No use to risk re-injury.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 25, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Lou will
sit ARam in the 7th...

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets see if izzy can get it done
he drove the ball last time

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jun 25, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope.

by bleacherbabe on Jun 25, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

y swing
he just walked two . . . izturdis

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like
this will definitely be Marquis' last inning.  He's due up first in the next inning and is visibly running out of gas.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When he runs out of gas..
..he needs to be pulled fast, because it can get bad quickly.

by vegascubsfan on Jun 25, 2007 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great stop by Fontenot
but couldn't get it out of his glove in time.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6-3 Cubs
Piniella with the double switch.  Wuertz in for Marquis, Theriot in to play SS.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man.......really frustrated right now
we need to get out of this inning with no more damage

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No need to worry yet
Still up 3 with two outs.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All in all
you have to be happy with Marquis' outing.  7 hits over 5 2/3 allowing 3 earned.  That's literally a quality start.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it sad that our
gold glove SS has to be replaced for a defensive substitution?  

But hey, we got out of the inning with minimal damage.

by DTJchris on Jun 25, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And The Riot
makes his presence known with an infield hit.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was non-existent
Umps claimed that the pitcher didn't stop during his delivery.  Sure looked like he did on this end, and according to Len & Bob too.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano advances Theriot to 3rd
Oddly enough on a ball hit to the left side.  1 out.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FONTEWOW!!!
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee and Fontenot
Are 7 for 7.

phat

by phatass on Jun 25, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mighty Murton
0-3 tonight.  Obviously ran into some bad luck tonight.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So is this game look well in hand?
I'm watching on the computer. How do the boys look?

 

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope
NO, they have threatened in these late innings

by INWes44 on Jun 25, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just got on
the computer. Great to see the Cubs have a nice lead. How was Marquis tonight?
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to bad
had a pretty good outing, little shakey in 1st and 5th but other than that pretty solid

by DTJchris on Jun 25, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops, strike that
make that 1st and 6th innings

by DTJchris on Jun 25, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe...
those are also the only two innings in which he gave up a hit.  Or did he give up one in the 2nd too?  I can't remember.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn...
good AB by Helton

by DTJchris on Jun 25, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now wuertz is walking the world.
what the hell! throw strikes dude.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well,
You can't really blame the Helton AB on him.  Hopefully Eyre can get him off the hook.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

S. Erye in for Wuertz
Okay lets see if old scottie is back and in the game or we're gonna hear alot of bitching and complaining.

Come on Scott throw strikes!

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I call grounder to short.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf lou?
eyre?
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Second since he's lefty
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is marmol available?
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who did the stretch?
they sounded pretty dumb on WGN-XM
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.
Another no-name gets paraded through the 7th inning stretch just because he's a #1 draft pick.  

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Erye or the Tiger!!!!!!!!
Way to go Scottie give me full power!!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank You New York
Mets 2
Cards 1

Final

by JFCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-1 brewers
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No
4-1 Brewers

by JFCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-1 now
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just like I wrote
Nice move LOu!
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta win this one
Milwaukee threatening to pour it on vs. houston:

4-1 Mil  bottom of 8

by LuisSalazar on Jun 25, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice at bat DeRosa
At lot of pitches and a single.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just showed him throwing out the 1st pitch...
he looks like a 14 year old.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Martin Nibbles too
Like the Cubs did in 2004-06
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Bowen for Dollars
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

COme on 'Riot
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scott Eyre
looks funny running the bases

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

erye is batting?
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay Eyre
Throw strikes and get'um!!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dp Eyre
Need one now come on Battle man!!1
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nostradomus is in the house!!!!!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

close the door Scott
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any more doubters on Eyre??
Looks like he's a keepr.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 25, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

did you hear the pop.
Scott pulled it out and regained his form.

Good for him and the Cubs

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heee's back!!
Looks like Eyre finally is coming back!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on 'riot!!!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like Theriot is coming back
man did I miss a hell of a game!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright nice to see him get his swing back
pick to click. Now we need Pie to get going.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot seems like he is doing well!
man 4 for 4?? That's the throw in we got for Sosa???

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find that difficult to believe
Almost looks like Hendry knew what he was doing shhhh don't say anything.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get some insurance!
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

go cajuns!
woo!
One of Us!One Of Us!

by HerrProf on Jun 25, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fonty
5-5 :)

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5 for 5
Little fontenot is growing up!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fotenot
is kinda on fire

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jun 25, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot*
Sorry for being the grammar monger, just had to for this occasion

Don't hate me

"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOLY COW!!
Fontenot 5 for 5!! are you kidding me??

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5-5
Who is this guy?
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you know
that throw in in the Sosa trade..

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was sarcasm, buddy
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha yeah I know...
..just a horrible attempt to add on thats all..

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the 3rd time that's happened to me
Where someone adds sarcasm, and it completely goes over my head. Man, I'm horrible with jokes
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sticking with Eyre
Nice Lou. I hope he delivers.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ick
a walk
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get'um eyre
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are the fans booing yet?
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit Eyre!!
send in Marmol NOW!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howery please
Scott nice job for 2 innings. Now hit the showers.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep, nice job
lou shouldn't have extended him...  
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah no doubt
Now lets get the W
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

get off your ass
lou
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howery will lock it down!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's Dusty
when you need a shoulder to cry on?
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 25, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit!!
this is starting to get scary now..

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry's arm
is gonna fall off if Lou brings him into every game.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a double play bad.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haven't we seen this movie before?
Starring the Cub's Bullpen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMNIT!!!
THIS IS SO FRIGGIN UNBELIEVABLE!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Colorado leads now
just pathetic.  This f'ing bullpen makes me puke.  
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SERIOUSLY ...
SIX F'ING RUNS????

NO OUTS???

What a bunch of goddamn stiffs

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't
believe this crap. GRRRRRRRR!
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

blame
this one on lou fellas

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid ass Lou
Leaving Eyre in when he should have been freaking ecstatic to get two non-terrible innings from him.  

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup
first leaving Eyre in for 36 pitches, and then bringing Howry in for the umpteenth day in a row.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jun 25, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SIX
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow
Just wow.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A fan
just charged the field wanting to kick Howry's ass!!

Priceless

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um...
where was Marmol?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THAT'S IT
Let's go to Wrigley and burn that mother fucker DOWN!

by wjblol on Jun 25, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no way
no f-ing way . . . i cant believe this

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go fan!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

congratulation Lou..
you just cost us the season tonight with that pathetic managing

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no doubt
lou fcuked this one up

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The season, eh?
On one loss?

Ring it up then, there's no reason to play the rest of the season.

Cya guys next spring

/sarcasm

"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus H Christ!!!
This is the worst yet!!!!

by razzpunk on Jun 25, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

even more than that Mets game
you gotta be effin kidding me!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Steve Bartman there tonight?
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LaTroy was up
Too.  

The only asshole who could blow a bigger lead.

by wjblol on Jun 25, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

apparently
the stench of the white sox bullpen has washed off on the cubs. unaccetable. you can't hold a 5 run lead? this team is a joke and a tease.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what
a nightmare

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well the answer to that is ...
NO!

Not when you have good ole Scotty ERROR and Bobby Howry in your pen.

CUBS PEN...."WHERE NO LEAD IS EVER SAFE"

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure the sunny patrol will step in ...
to remind us that it's just one bad inning.  Come on, sunny patrol.  Give us "perspective" here.

How can you have this bad of a bullpen?  How long has it been since this goddamn franchise had a good bullpen?

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Howry
The bullpen has relatively improved this season
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Key word there is 'relatively'
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry demolition
Remind everyone here how the season is over, and this team is horrible with no bullpen and that they smell bad
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

last year
when Dusty ruined it and the Cubs just sucked on starting pitchnig and offense.

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One year...
I believe we were top 3 last year. Idiot.
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bullpen was shorthanded
It was Dempster's time but he couldn't come in because he's injured. This has been the only bullpen implosion we've had in this stretch.

BTW, Howry obviously had not fully warmed-up when he came in and Eyrés meltdown caught everyone by surprise.

by Fraggin Judge on Jun 26, 2007 7:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry...
I'm sure Al will have a reasonable explanation of how this loss isn't that big of a deal, and we just need to win the series.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe you can give a reasonable explanation
AS TO WHY YOU GAVE UP ON THE BIGGEST WIN OF THE SEASON!

by Josh77 on Jun 25, 2007 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
Exactly.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2007 4:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and there's still
no one out.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well - the season was cost earlier
in the year by shit-ass play and a 9 of 11 losing streak.

BUT - this loss - if it holds - is SQUARELY on LOU after doing a terrific job until the end of the 8th inning.

Why PUSH YOUR GODDAMN LUCK with Eyre?!!! He got you TWO INNINGS!!!!!

YOU IDIOT!!!

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep
terrible job by pinella
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't know
what happened...this is making me think the cubs need to have a fire sale of their own.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

god..
is this really happening!?!?

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lou pinella
nice job . . . oh my god, i cant believe this

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it funny
how we are only down 1 run and everyone in here knows that this is over. There isn't a doubt in my mind that the Cubs lost this game.
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jun 25, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah....
it's also sad that I was watching this game just to see how long Lou would let Eyre go.....obviously too long.

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't figure that on out
It would have been if the first batter reaches you go and get him, but to allow him to walk a guy and start the snowballing. Ugh!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't
I was pissed as all hell, but I knew it was one run and the Rockies.

But I'm a stupid pollyanna,  I guess.

CUBS WIN!  CUBS WIN!

by Josh77 on Jun 25, 2007 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

White Sox win!!!
N/A.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 25, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how many more
games are we going to throw away . . .

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
This is a particularly bad one.

by vegascubsfan on Jun 25, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER reason...
Why beating the White Sox 3 in a row was not like beating a good team.

But I am FUCKING pissed at Pinella!

5 RUN LEAD!!!!!!

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, that would be
17 bullpen losses.

But in all fairness.

PIN THIS ON LOU PINELLA!!!!

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JUST SIXTEEN
OK, 16 is pretty bad.

by Josh77 on Jun 25, 2007 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This team is snakebit
Lou is officially worse than dusty
"The Cubs are due in Sixty-Two" - Ernie Banks

by TimeForChili on Jun 25, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep it one run
Lets try and pull this out of the shit storm that the bullpen created!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
now you get the f****ing outs Howry AFTER you give up 3 runs...

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 even.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Send in the fans!
Howry straightened himself out after that drunk charged the mound. We found the secret formula to get him to throw strikes. Threaten to punch him and charge the mound if necessary! lol

Seriously, he obviously entered the game not fully warmed up. He threw well during the weekend.

by Fraggin Judge on Jun 26, 2007 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

W O W
I go out for a drink, the score is 7-3.

W H A T  H A P P E N E D ? ? ? ?

by JFCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou needs to
get skewered tonight.

I'm sorry - I like him - but he cost us this game tonight.

And off course the Brewers win again.

Damn IT!!!!

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PUT ON THE RALLY CAP
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn Skippy
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are the fans shitfaced right now?
They sound like they're cheering a comeback, inst/of watching a meltdown.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's so weird
They're actually cheering on their team, instead of fair-weathering themselves into boos and other dumb things. How weird.
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

blowing
five run leads in the ninth at home does not deserve cheers, it deserves boos and public humiliation. this is major league baseball, not gompers park tee-ball.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly ...
but we're Cub fans so that means we have to be really happy and smile and talk about the eternal optimism of next year.  You know, all that horseshit.

In other words, don't be a human being.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's hard to be happy
when my ass hurts this bad...

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm a fair weather fan ...
you don't find it a bit odd that people were cheering like mad after a 6-run meltdown?  I don't have the video so I was just asking if that was a bronx cheer or something.

Jeebus, sorry I'm not Mr. f'ing Rogers tonight.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What was the delay on the field?
Gameday showed "delay on the field" after the home run.  Did fans start throwing stuff?
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Jun 25, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A fan charged the field
I'm listening on audio, didn't see the vid, but someone upthread said the fan was charging towards Howry.  Or it could have just been someone who had 27 beers tonight and thought they could pitch better than Howry.  And they'd almost be correct.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fan
Some guy ran out there and I think he got tackled before he could kill Howry.

So unfortunate.

by wjblol on Jun 25, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?
Why do people do this stuff?  Of course I know the answer - alcohol.  But even if your wasted, why?

People are so stupid.

by DrCrawdad on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this hurts
even if the cubs come back and win this, this hurts. someone check tulowitzki's bat. the kid couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with a bulldozer two weeks ago, now all he does it rap doubles and homers. maybe he got into sammy's flintstone vitamins....

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously...
you can't EVER put Eyre in another game can you?  I mean, the guy is basically just eating up a roster spot at this point.  Maybe if you're down 12-1 and you don't mind losing 19-1, then and only then, you might be able to use him.

I think they should trade Eyre and Jones for a case of warm, expired Milwaukee's Best.  Then, make Howry drink all 24 of them and if he pukes, he gets kicked in the nuts!

6 RUNS IN THE TOP OF THE 9th.....nice work ladies, nice work.

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eyre cannot go a SINGLE game
without giving up a basehit//run//walk..

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

response
this is ENTIRELY on lou.  what kind of shit for brains manager sends scott freaking eyre out for a THIRD inning?  f-ing idiot.  

by kanderber on Jun 25, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly!!
no way in hell should you trust sending in Eyre AT ALL!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

response to response....
I have to agree 100%.  It was if he was trying to see how close ERROR could come to f-ing up the situation....well, we found out.  ERROR can f-up ANY situation.

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO!!
He pitched TWO innings and DID NOT give up a RUN!!

IT WAS THE GODAMN MANAGER WHO Pushed his LUCK and HAD EYRE PITCH THE 9th too!!!

Very Very POOR decision that COST THEM THE GAME.

Eyre can barely pitch to ONE BATTER let alone two innings.

YOU TAKE YOUR WINNINGS AND LEAVE THE TABLE!

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou let him pitch...
the ninth because Dempster wasn't available. the team was short in the bullpen. Lou had almost no other choice. You normally don't waste pitchers with a big lead.

by Fraggin Judge on Jun 26, 2007 7:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks
for nothing, howry. assclown.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 inning???
any takers????
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jun 25, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And the Rockies
Did not quit - even in the 9th inning.

This win could make them big players in the NL West for the rest of the year.

- sigh -

And we will be below .500 for the majority of the year in 2007.

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really, the whole year?
Unless they lost their next 5, or someone gets injured.

Or, if the Cubs win 5 of their next 7 games, and no one will remember this.

I mean, come on. If I wanted cliche sayings, I'd turn on ESPN.

"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there have been atleast 5 times
were the Bullpen has given up atleast a 3 run lead!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How can you remember those?
Don't you realize we've won 3 in a row?  Didn't that erase your memory?

Oh, it didn't?

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The TEAM will finish
below .500 in 2007.
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks dude
Now I have no reason to watch the rest of the season.

Thanks for saving me three months of time

"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Below .500
but they should still be improved over last year's W-L record.

Watch away!

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheez wizz ...
Can't people criticize the team they love without you taking it as a command to never watch them again?  Is that how you take it when people vent about a meltdown like this?

This type of thinking I just do not understand.

I hope they somehow pull it out and we're all sitting with egg on our faces.  But goddamn, our bitching ain't about you.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
That sums up my feelings. Thanks Josh
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think you understand me, Boss.
When people start to talk in absolutes(they'll never be above 500), I'll also talk in absolutes,just to show others(like you, and look how it worked) just how ludicrous some statements are. Shit, I'll watch this team day in and day out if they won 40 games out of the year. I don't give a shit. I like watching the Cubs play. But it gets my blood boiling when people start to rag them on one loss that never happened

Good job understanding

"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAH DE ROSA!
LETS GO CUBS
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pagan walk off here we go!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i dont
think ill be able to go to work tomorow if we lose this one

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My advice:
Stay home and drink heavy.

In fact, start now.

by JFCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuentes
has not had a good week. let's see that continue...

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone think they can do play-by-play
for those who are watching?
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB by Pagan....
looks like that 91mph heater was too darn much for him!!

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowen
make yourself a true Cub, belt one effin out of the park

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bown for Dollars
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Piniella HIGH!?
Why isn't Floyd pinch hitting!?

by wjblol on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Because Koyie Hill kills grown men.
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the lefty righty BS...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he may be...
Why is Hill hitting
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck it
one out left..

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or not
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

draw a walk bowen
that's about all you can do
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

like i said earlier...
BRING BACK BARRETT!  

Good job by Pie though

by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One out away from a horrible loss.
I bet Lou doesn't speak to the media.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

god forbid
we come from behind and win in the 9th once this yr
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jun 25, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We won in the 9th
Against the Nationals.
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's the only one on the bench
capable of hitting right handed.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will you people stop with the Barrett talk?
He's gone, for better or worse.  Get over it.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

huh??
Koyie pinch hitting?

by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game Koye hill batting .194 pitch hitting
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So then he HAS to be due
(sarcasm)
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

where's floyd? ward?
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill looks like he's scared to swing.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF?
hill, all .190 of him, as a pinch hitter? is daryl ward stuck at a buffet somewhere?

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HE GOT A HIT
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I HATE THE LEFTY RIGHTY BS....
put the best frickin hitter in the game...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When you
get a major league coaching job, you can throw conventional baseball reason out the window all you want.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE RIOT
LETS DO IT MAN!!
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow Hill gets a hit
tying run in scoring position, COME ON RIOT!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot with the walk off
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm waiting
There's got to be some sort of magical explanation of why Hill is pinch hitting.

by vegascubsfan on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's a freaking right handed bat
in case you didn't notice, everyone else on the bench is left handed.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bowen is slow...
he should have been on third.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

omg,
i was asked yesterday to go to the game friday, do i still wanna go?
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

omg
cmon riot
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

please theriot
please. just put this game behind us
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS WIN, CUBS WIN
Theriot hits a walk-off, 3 run HR!!

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What's wrong with you?
This loss is on you now
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dumbass
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well He did the job
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill that is
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the sun
shines on a dog's ass sometimes...

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG!!!!!
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL..JJ pinch running...
let's see him get picked off or caught in a rundown.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHATS HAPPENING
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fonzi up
bases jacked, 2 out

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

theriot is due
for a big hit. he's been slumping badly...

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON SORIANO!
KEEP UP THE RALLY
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

earn your check sori!
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Make them pay
for the error for once instead of us
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BASES LOADED
SORIANO 2 RUN WALK OFF!!!

by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, well
this just got really interesting. there's 136 million dollars of crappy clutch hitting at the plate.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or maybe
Just free idiotic commentary on the site.

SORIANO WINS THE GAME.

Too bad for you.  I know you'd feel better proving yourself right with a Cub loss.

by Josh77 on Jun 25, 2007 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fixed
soriano's BA-RiSP for the last four years:

2004-.253
2005-.235
2006-.231
2007-.273

horrid clutch hitting. period. he came through tonight. i'm overjoyed, but he's just not a clutch player. i don't want the cubs to lose. spare me the false dichotomy; i can maintain both that i wish the cubs to win and that soriano is a shoody hitter with runners in scoring position.

by gary varsho on Jun 26, 2007 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CUBS FUCKING WIN
Screw all you idiots that came and jumped on your computer to bitch and moan when idiotic Lou left Eyre in.

by grogg2434 on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i didnt bitch,
i just didnt believe...  
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

.......uhh...
......................................................   i cant speak
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love it when I'm wrong...
GO CUBS>>>>>>>>>>>>!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY COW!
CUBS WIN!
Los Cachorros!

by Laven on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Egg on my face ...
egg on my face.  Fine, I'll take it.

They still pissed me off.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beer in belly ...
goes good with egg on the face.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You wanted to know
why people react negatively to your bitching?

YOU CAN'T EVEN ENJOY THE BIGGEST WIN OF THE SEASON!

That's why people react negatively.

by Josh77 on Jun 25, 2007 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT!!
NO FRIGGIN WAY!! NO FRIGGIN WAY!! THAT IS WHY WE FUCKING GOT YOU SORIANO!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes yes yes
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jun 25, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

put the brewers on notice
the Cubs are catching fire!
I was saying Boo-urns.

by jrm78 on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't believe
What I JUST SAW!!!!!

I Will step up to the CROW BAR BUFFET AND GET A Big Helping!

But Lou Pinella shold not get off easy for this one.

I hope he learned something here.

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pinella's the one not earning
his paycheck..  He's made some f'd up moves w/ the pen all year.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i will never
forget this game . . . never

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHATS GOING ON HERE
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whatever it takes...
...to win the ballgame.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori saves Lou's stupid ass
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what a game!!
no way...time to go eat my own crap lol!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD
IT WAS LIKE GAME 7 OF THE WORLD SERIES !!!!!!!!!

GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I pooped my pants
i really did!!!
"The Cubs are due in Sixty-Two" - Ernie Banks

by TimeForChili on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
just wow.

eyre and howery will be maning the glory hole in the showers tonight.

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 25, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't want to know what that means
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

POST
OF THE SEASON!  Congratulations!
Defense wins championships. It also sweeps the White Sox, good start!

by 26.2cubfan on Jun 25, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FLY THE FLAG
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Cow!
Alfonso!

phat

by phatass on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll take the embarasment
glad for the win, but if one of you can give a positive for blowing a five run lead, i'm all ears.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
im in shock . . . i think im about to get a heart attack lol

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano delivers !!!!!!!!
Howry gets the win......
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 25, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mmmmm
crow tastes mighty fine. mighty fine crow, i say.

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN1
CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! HOLY COW! LISTEN TO THAT CROWD!!!!!!!

Unbelievable! This is a euphoric win after a tailor-made bullpen meltdown!!! WOW this feels good I am SO glad I watched the 9th!

BELIEVE!

"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY COW
wow
I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

EYRE & HOWRY
need to kiss Fonzi's backside now.  My God, did Fonzi pull their asses out of a fire or what?

by ryno234ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

UPDATE
after the cubs squandered a 6 run lead - the cubs got the bases loaded with some crazy hitting and a couple errors by the rockies and then soriano slapped a 2 run walk off single and the cubs exploded in jubiliation

by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG
THE CUBS WIN THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!  oh wait, ummm, the fans confused me, ive never seen wrigley quite like that...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs Go
Go Cubs Go

How About That

Cubs Win Cubs Win

Holy Cow

Hey Hey

The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously..
did the Cubs come back to win a game..with two outs...and only one on with 2 outs first..IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As I said...
I believe the PH by DWARD in the 9th against the NATS was the last bottom of the 9th win...
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh. my. gosh.
unbelievable. I leave my friends house when it's 8-3, get a text on the way back saying "what happened to the cubs tonight?", log on to see the rockies put up six, then see the cubs load the bases and think it would be so cub of them to blow it there, but fonzie comes through. unreal.

only the cubs.

2007....the year, like every other, that our hopes are dashed or finally come true.

by coopergillan on Jun 25, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How much you wanna bet
Al will say something about how Wins ans Losses are meanless stats in the write-up for this game (Howry got the win)
Los Cachorros!

by Laven on Jun 25, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great win for Howry ...
reminds me of Farnsworth's first win after he left the Cubs.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn't that
like three straight blown saves for fuentes?

by gary varsho on Jun 25, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
just wow . . . just wow just fcukin wow . . .im i dreaming

by CZ38 on Jun 25, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD
Its quarter to tomorrow on the East Coast and I just woke my kids up and hit my head.

CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN....the train is starting to roll.

"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945

by flyingdonut on Jun 25, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

recap
Theriot reaches on an error, bases loaded.
Soriano with a 2 run single.
Cubs win 10-9.
I was saying Boo-urns.

by jrm78 on Jun 25, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The FSN RM
The Rockies announcers called Tulo the player of the game prior to the bottom half, they should learn as well.
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL I JUST BOUGHT
A SORIANO JERSEY TOO!! I first was thinking it was a bad decision, but I sure as heck aint now!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just Wow
By Best moment after Game 5 NLDS WIN in 2003

Thank You Alfonso !!!!!!!

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No
Thank Eyre & Howry for blowing the lead in the ninth, without whom this irrational exuberation would not be possible.

by JFCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!!!!!
I was at work, following the game, wanting to vomit.  got home and YES!

by Mr Snrub on Jun 25, 2007 10:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So I heard the Cubs won
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Check out the thread ...
we're admitting that we can't believe it.  Happily.  Crow and egg all over the place.  Take a chill.
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS IS AMAZING!!
I just can't put it into words. I was heartbroken, I  pretty much made myself watch the 9th inning in some sort of subconscious punishment for loving the Cubs. This almost, almost makes up for the heartbreaking losses earlier this year (6-5 L vs. Mets, etc.)
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 25, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, i hate eyre and howry
trade them right now, before they leave, to the rockies for kaz matsuis glove!
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scott Eyre
is a pathetic piece of camel dung.

His control problems are unnerving.

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Len Kasper
Almost fell down the press box after that..Gosh he was really ecstatic..boy WHO WASN'T !!!!!!

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 10:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I've never seen him that excited.
I loved every millisecond.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 25, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matsui must be getting his now
that basically lost the game for the Rockies

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I. Am. Just. Speechless.
So many little things:

Good at bats.  No double play.  Error.  Clutch hitting.

All of that FOLLOWING a SIX run top of the ninth that (don't forget!) included a crazed fan trying to take out Howry.

What planet am I on and what team am I watching?

That was simply memorable, in more ways than one.

by ar_hawkins on Jun 25, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just so it doesn't get lost in the thread
The Flag gets flown!

That's such a beautiful site.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

To Everyone Who Knocked Piniella........
....you all can take this win and shove it here the sun don't shine. Piniella managed beautifully in the bottom of the 9th.

CUBS WIN, bottom line.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,
nobody ever criticize Lou again.

Ever.

That was the best move ever to keep Eyre in there in the obvious event that Howry would also give up the remaining runs leading to the obvious conclusion that the Rockies would make an error to keep the bottom of the 9th going so that Fonz could drive in the winning runs.  Lou saw all of this happening.

Nobody can criticize Lou now.  Ever again.

Sheesh.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 25, 2007 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right.....
....that's exactly what I said. Talk about "sheesh".
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 25, 2007 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you
should guzzle some more beer and keep ignoring the poor decisions.

LOU is STILL an upgrade over Dusty in any case!

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see...
...when in doubt, just spew something about my handle here. Noted.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 26, 2007 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Results demand "agreeance"
as the ever-quotable Fred Durst might say. :)

Lou managed the top of the ninth horribly, and then his players went out and made him look like a genius in the bottom half.

 Such is the nature of baseball. That's why Lou manages the team and we don't.

 Humid Chicago summer nights mix real well with Mr. Alfonso Soriano!

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jun 26, 2007 4:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was because of
this
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It worked! It worked!
I went with a "damn skippy" rally cap attitude instead of giving up on the team.  It worked!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha
Never try a really without a "damn skippy."
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See what happens...
with a little clutch hitting.....

(Still too many LOB)

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jun 25, 2007 10:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what is
the stupidest thing in baseball?

BOB HOWRY GETS THE WIN.

WTF in the world, thats just rediculous.

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that is why the winning system is FLAWED
and there are many FLAWS in the losing system too..

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it's any consolation
Howry also gets a 'BS' too.

by JFCubFan on Jun 25, 2007 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow.
The Cubs don't win games like that.The Cubs don't win games like that.The Cubs don't win games like that.The Cubs don't win games like that.The Cubs don't win games like that.The Cubs don't win games like that.The Cubs don't win games like that.The Cubs don't win games like that.
"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jun 25, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BREAKING NEWS!
No, Jacque hasnt been traded, but the Cubs just traded Scott Eyre and Bob Howry for Kaz Matsui's glove!  
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 25, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

boy oh boy
We all have to thank eyre ..for providing us with some gut wrenching moments..

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 11:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dan Plesac on the post game...
looks like he really can't hide his blush

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 11:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol even Kruk says its unbelievable!!
and Ravach said "And if Dusty has any cubbie blood left in him.."

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 11:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Memo to Jim Hendry
No rush on adding that additional spot in the bullpen. Eyre and Howry assure me they're ready to go get em again tomorrow.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 25, 2007 11:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL
good one
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha
well said

by bennyha on Jun 25, 2007 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Pony
In a book about the Cubs, someone once summarized Jack Brickhouse as being in a barn full of manure and expecting to find the pony.  That easily describes the ninth inning tonight.  It ain't over till it's over, but sometimes ya gotta look for the pony.
Despite the poop.
Cheers.

by moldy on Jun 25, 2007 11:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, but SUE
is the only one here allowed to use the phrase, "poop".
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 25, 2007 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 26, 2007 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the book
"A Cub Fan's Guide To Life" by Jim Langford (1984)

From the chapter: "Testing The Cub Fan Quotient"

You are locked in a barn with horse manure. You respond by:

  1. cursing your fate
  2. searching for a pony
  3. complain about the stench
  4. think about what great fertilizer you will have when you get out

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 26, 2007 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know that might have sparked this team
sure, you don't want to blow a five run lead, but Soriano's hit might have just given this team the motivation it needs!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 11:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching on Replay
To savor the bottom of the 9th.  On the Matsui error Jones damn near over-rounded 3rd and got thrown out.  

My three favorite parts about the re-watch:

  1. Len  screaming like giddy schoolboy with a smoker's cough
  2. DeRosa running on to the field to congratulate Sori BEFORE the 2nd run had scored
  3. Soriano jumping around like he won the world series and trying to high five/hug Mitch Robinson (CSN's sideline reporter).
Wow what a win!  I can't believe I watched the bottom of the 9th I was so sick after the top...  WOW!
Defense wins championships. It also sweeps the White Sox, good start!

by 26.2cubfan on Jun 25, 2007 11:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len is awesome
Len is awesome at his job.  he makes the most out of every big win.  It's a shame he gets such few chances to do so.  

by ak123 on Jun 25, 2007 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Len is awesome at his job!"
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit!

WOW - you are crazy!

"Me fail English? That's unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by ilovepie on Jun 26, 2007 3:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha
Maybe i'm in the minority but I enjoy hearing him and Bob call the game.  

by ak123 on Jun 26, 2007 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're not
in the minority. I like them too.
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 26, 2007 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am watching the postgame show on CSN
and pressed the info button on my remote and guess what????
ironically the info message read -

"Best Damn Top 50 Blowups"

Are you watching Rockies????

by cubsnlinux on Jun 25, 2007 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SPEECHLESS
went from happy to extremely angry to a feeling of overwhelming joy in about 30 minutes. thank you thank you thank you Cubs for winning this game after that choke job from lou and the pen in the 9th. and thank you kaz matsui as well. i definately owe you an old style if our paths ever cross

by bennyha on Jun 25, 2007 11:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well i'm out
Three more wins needed and .500 is in our vision!

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2007 11:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A Signature Win
I think this qualifies as good as any after the weekend we just had.

Could Lou's injections of "Cubbie Swagger" finally be taking a hold?

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 11:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I CAN SLEEP TONIGHT!!
Thank the lord the Cubs pulled the game out tonight. Trust me, if they would've lost, this would have resulted in many restless nights for me. 6 runs in the 9th. haha NO SH*t we need relief pitching.. anyways.. heard about a roster move that might take place tomorrow?? it may involve jacque jones?? i dont know, it was on Yahoo's rumors..
Jamie K GO CUBBIES!

by cubsfan22 on Jun 25, 2007 11:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope JJ does indeed get moved.
We'll see though. I agree in the lack of sleep thing -- I tried desperately to be calm and try to accept the very very real possibility of the loss, but it would've really bothered me.
"Into center! IT'S GONNA DROP! One run is in--here comes Koyie Hill! CUBS WIN! THEY WIN IT!"

by NightPutting on Jun 25, 2007 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
very well put, sir
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jun 25, 2007 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure glad
that I went to church and put a little extra in the collection plate yesterday morning.
"I think we all need to go to church and put more in the (collection) box"......Lou Piniella on 6/21/2007

by deadcatbounce on Jun 25, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL
Maybe Piniella was right--God just wanted some tithe-action on that bulked up Cubbie payroll.
"Into center -- IT'S GONNA DROP DOWN! Jones is in! Here comes Koyie Hill! CUBS WIN! THEY WIN IT!"

by NightPutting on Jun 25, 2007 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One-Run Games
The Cubs are 7-3 this month in 1-run games 'improving' the overall record to 9-15.  Sure looks a lot better then 2-12, methinks!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 25, 2007 11:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So...
...Ryan Theriot had a big night. 2-for-3 and reaching base on an error? Not bad for a "defensive replacement." For the Wizard of Iz, no less!
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2007 11:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A 'Fan' really did charge the mound?
Why are people so freakin stupid?

by DTJchris on Jun 25, 2007 11:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a great win!
They had me nervous but I am so happy they pulled this game out. Wish I could have been there in person.
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jun 26, 2007 12:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BEST GAME OF THE YEAR
UN-Friggin-REAL.

The wave of emotions that took place tonight... if you could package that in little blue a pill, you'd be a millionaire.

When Eyre first came in to pitch, I was shaking my head.

Then, when he batted for himself in the bottom of the 8th, I screamed out loud "You gotta be kidding me." The fan next to me said... "oh come on, he can't blow that lead." I said, "You obviously haven't seen him pitch."

Then, after the bottom of the 8th, the usuall lame-o's leave the game early.

In the top of the 9th, Eyre unravels for good, as I collected on my pinky bet from my lady friend.

Of course, Howry has to come in on absolutely no rest, and we all know what happened. Then the fan charged the field. I was so emotionally lost at that point, that I couldn't even get aroused at by the actions of the crazy fan.

Then, to start the bottom half, DeRosa gets on, and I'm screaming "Pinch run Pie!" Finally, after a pitch or two, Lou makes the switch. But, Pie never gets a chance to steal, and gets forced out at 2nd. At this point, everyone in the park is thinking it's over for good.

Then, comes a miracle. That's all I can say. I was almost speechless when we left the park. Shocked. In disbelief. (Truth of the matter is, I would have been in disbeleif with either outcome. I mean, how could they blow that lead? Seriously).

I asked my lady friend to pinch me as we left the park. I still can't beleive it. WHAT A GAME!

1-RUN GAMES = 8-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 15-20 | updated on 6/23

by SackMan on Jun 26, 2007 12:19 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great Win!
Cubs are playing well.  Hopefully they come to their senses regarding Eyre, what is the likelihood of blowing a 5-6 run lead in the 9th?  If you can trade Barrett you can find a taker for Eyre just pay his salary because you're getting negative returns for the money with him on the roster.

by DudeVf11 on Jun 26, 2007 12:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chip Caray
I know this is off subject but yesterday everyone was talking about how terrible the sox announcers were and I just wondered why Chip Caray didn't stay with the cubs.  He is basically the best announcer I have ever heard, I'm not old enough to have listened to Harry.  The really enjoyed Chip and Steven Stone together back in the day.

A particularly fond memory is the day Gary Gaetti hit a grand slam, I think it was his last season.  

I am from Iowa and am planning on going to the next couple of Iowa cubs games.  I must say our farm system has much improved, apparently the cubs have learned something from the Twins.  How can you not love the Twins, small market team but always competitive.

Good win tonight, to bad that fan running on the feild didn't get the right guy.  Scott Eyre is the most worthless player I've seen on the cubs this season, when he gives up a hit his facial expression is priceless.  His eyes bug out and he appears confused, dude come to triple A ,at least there you might have some success.  Thats all we need a 3 million dollar guy on a triple A team.

by scuba4 on Jun 26, 2007 12:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chip C
Had his problems here, which have been documented.
Of course, you'll remember the 2004 debacle, when certain members of the Cubs 'pen called Stone & Caray during a game to complain about their commentary. The 2 were banned from the Cubs charter jet for a short period of time.

Chip came to Chicago to work with his grandfather. That never came to be. It's hard to follow a legend. No matter what he did, he took a lot of outside criticism. Making matters worse, you'll also remember Stone left for a while, with Chip pairing up with Joe Carter.

Carter was miserable, so Chip not only had to worry about the pbp, he had to nurse Carter.  Joe said about 15-hundred times: "You know Chip, baseball is a game of inches."

Try having to answer that insight on a daily basis.

Like Michael Barrett, the situation just was not going to work out for Chip. He declined a Cubs/WGN offer, and went to join his Dad (Skip) in Atlanta. He doesn't seem to have much exposure there, though, as he's on radio much of the time and not always on TBS. I haven't heard Chip on SportsSouth, the Braves cable-only carrier.

Next year, that exposure will dry up for Chip, as TBS drops the Braves, becoming another vehicle for all of MLB.

And, all that being said -- I'll bet he's being paid more to do less in Atlanta.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 26, 2007 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still at work...
Got called away when we were 7-3, just got back to the computer and instead of going to mlb.com to see the final "winning score", I came here since so many of you were nice enough to provide play-by-play ----UNBELIEVABLE ----

by coral on Jun 26, 2007 12:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good win but my god
scott eyre is a fat, worthless piece of shit and should never be allowed to pitch unless were DOWN, no not Up, by 10 runs, and tahts it, howry is worthless, he only can throw a straight fastball, when will hendry be a man and admit his poor mistakes of signing these two ass clowns to undeserved contracts, im gonna go puke now
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 26, 2007 12:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This doesn't seem possible...
considering how crappy the NL Central is, but the Cubs are actually closer to winning the NL Wild Card (6.5 games behind Dodgers) than winning the NL Central (7.5 games behind Brewers).

by WartburgCub on Jun 26, 2007 1:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is what is known
as the 'evening-up" process. The breaks did not go our way earlier. Now, they are -- even when the pen fails.

That's why this team still can't be counted out in a weak division. However, something has to be done with Eyre. Howry just can't be in there every night -- he has closed, but he isn't the answer, if Dempster is out.

I say get Gagne somehow, without sacrificing too much.

Here I am joining the pre-game the uni discussion a bit late,  but there's nothing wrong with the Cubs grey road unis. As long as they are NOT wearing the beer league blue top, it's all good. I do think the name needs to be a bit bigger, though. It seems to get lost at times. You can hardly see "Pie."  And, I agree,  the Rockies vested uni with weird striping is horrid...

However, I see nothing wrong with the Padres 'sand.' What really blows is the blue top with the sand pants. The 'bow tie' SD logo on the 'sand' jersey is kind of unique, however -- they hardly every wear it. That damn blue shirt is almost always chosen (by the starting pitcher) and the contrast looks cheap.

But there seems to be some sort of growndswell from the fans to go back to -- brown -- specifically, the 1984 unis. The fans are snapping up all the retro stuff they can find. When the Pads wore the 1972 Mustard/Brown against the Cardinals on 70s night -- it was a case of it being soooooo bad, the kids loved it. The Mustard T's were flying off the shelves. Looking back into the uni archives,  I never realized the Pads only had that one jersey. The only difference between the jerseys -- "San Diego" on the road, "Padres" at home. Mustard and brown, home and away.

There is a story behind the brown -- the first owner of the team, C. Arnholt Smith -- always wore brown suits. He loved brown. (OK, he had a damn brown fetish. He wrote with brown-inked  pens, on tan paper. (True.)  People want to associate the 'smock' or the 'robe' of a priest with the team's color, but that's incorrect. The PCL Padres were white, blue, and red -- not unlike the Cubs. The blue cap featured a red "SD" -- the white (bordering on cream) jersey
sported a blue block-lettered 'San Diego' (not Padres) piped in red. These uniforms were worn against the Cubs last year, during a Negro Leagues promotion. They looked better than what the team is wearing now, actually...

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 26, 2007 1:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wowsa.
I watched the game through the 7th before having to go to work. I said to my husband, "I really hate leaving when the Cubs have been playing so well." To which he replied, " Pshh, please, they will win this one."
I could have killed him for making such a dumbass comment. If there is one team that can consistently lose games that should be easily won, it's the Cubs!
So I get to work and get settled in for the night and decide to check on the score on line. Holy hell what happened?!? Of course I call my dear husband back as I am tracking the bottom of the 9th. I get ready to unleash my wrath and then the game is magically over and they won. How totally absurd! But, I will take it!
Just so you all know, he is banned from making any kind of commentary regarding the Cubs' ability to win/lose a game for the rest of the season including an possible post-season play.
It isn't near as important to be loved for yourself as it is to be loved in spite of yourself.

by love the ivy on Jun 26, 2007 3:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Al
I'm really interested to see your recap.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 26, 2007 7:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This thread is awesome.
This is why sports rock. Classic.
I didn't get to see the game last night. This makes up for it.
rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Jun 26, 2007 8:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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