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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Nationals, Thursday 7/5, 6:05 CT

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Chicago Cubs Game Threads

I'm going to the Police concert tonight at Wrigley Field, so I won't see much, if any, of the series finale at Washington. Also, that means tomorrow morning's recap will be more concert review than ballgame recap. I didn't go to the Jimmy Buffett shows at Wrigley Field two years ago, so I'm very curious to see how they transform the ballpark into a concert venue.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Sean Marshall
 S. Marshall
Cubs		 vs. Jason Bergmann
 J. Bergmann
Nationals
4-3 W-L 1-5
3.50 ERA 3.47
36 SO 47
13 BB 23
6 HR 5
vs. Was -- vs. Cubs
Sean Marshall is coming off his worst start of the year, and it'd be nice for him (not to mention the team) if he could have a solid comeback tonight, as he won't throw again till after the All-Star break. He beat the Nats on May 17, 2006, giving them only one hit in six innings, one of the best outings he had last year.

Jason Bergmann has been the victim of poor run support; in his ten starts the Nats have scored a total of 23 runs. He also spent a month on the DL; he's faced the Cubs once, which was the game on May 4 where Carlos Zambrano gave the Nats four runs in the first inning, and the Cubs came back to win anyway. Bergmann has started twice since his return from the DL and gone only four innings in each one.

For those of you who CAN watch today's game, it's cable-only, thus also at the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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I'm going tomorrow
 We were talking last night wondering how they're going to protect the field; I'm stoked to be standing in LF tomorrow tho!! Enjoy the show, I'm looking forward to revisiting my youth :).
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 5, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions  

For the Buffet...
concert, what they did was barricade off the grass in the infield so that people could not walk on the mound or the grass around it. Then they put the stage in front of the scoreboard in CF, with chairs in LF, CF, and RF. So no seats in the bleachers and the stands were packed. That was a great show.

by ChiSportsBob on Jul 5, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

that set up
makes sense, the view shouldnt be too bad out to center field and this keeps most of the rooftops from getting a good view. It would be nice if they set up a couple big screens in left and right just for the concert.
Tony

by tony412 on Jul 5, 2007 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al
You bringing your camera to the Police concert?
I want to see what it looks like

by gocubs40 on Jul 5, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Sure, I can do that.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jul 5, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

AL - CAMERAS?
How tight are they checking on the cameras?
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jul 5, 2007 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe izturis
can help everyone hide their cameras...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's hope the rain stays away
The weather's a little iffy in the nation's capital tonight.

by cubsbak on Jul 5, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Win tonight
and we're 4.5 back. I think everyone here would be pleased with that.

by SouthsideCub on Jul 5, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Very Pleased
I am gettin' a little bit gitty...  Big win tonight.  A good team puts away a bad team and takes 3 out of 4..  
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I am going
to the concert tonight too. Wondering how the acoustics in Wrigley are? Hoping for a great show though.
Hopefully the Cubs can gain another game to night also.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 5, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder......
if there will be beer vendors up and down the stands, updating scores on the score board, have the same elderly ushers, a Police rendition of Take Me Out to the Ballgame or the 7 Inning Stretch.  hmmmm.
Tony

by tony412 on Jul 5, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Only 5 games back!!
Milw loses again to Pitt...good!! Cubs have golden opportunity here, we've been hoping to get within "striking distance'' and I'd say 5-6 games is, but 4.5 even better with 80 to play!!

Are Brewers headed into another tailspin? They bounced back OK from horrible loss to Cubs last Friday at Wrigley, but have been spinning wheels a bit since...to think they're "only'' 11 games over .500 now, what was their high-water mark?

I see them finishing below 10 games over, for some reason...just not that polished.

by writerinwrigley on Jul 5, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed.
It's also nice to see the ace of the staff Sheets give up 5 runs in 6 innings.  
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's also nice
that ned yost let sheets toss 100 in meaningless fashion for the second straight start.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

We absolutely
cannot lay an egg tonight after that Brewer loss.  

by jshipp on Jul 5, 2007 4:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Has anyone
noticed on the left hand side of mlb.com where it lists the scores and gametimes it lists JPN vs. USA at 7:05 ET?  Does anyone know what that is?

by jshipp on Jul 5, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

In Durham, NC
USA National Team vs. Japanese college All-Stars.

A 5-game series in Durham, I think.

Drifting ... drifting ... foul.

by mlf on Jul 5, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah...
Thank you.

by jshipp on Jul 5, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

USA vs. Japan
Probably...

36th annual USA vs. Japan Collegiate Championship Series.

These teams will go on to the Pan Am Games next week.

Tell me Gerald, what is this "walk" you speak of?

by Ross on Jul 5, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lineups

Cubs
Soriano, LF
Fontenot, 2B
Ward, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Floyd, RF
Jones, CF
Hill, C
Izturis, SS
Marshall, P

Nats
Logan, CF
Belliard, 2B
Zimmerman, 3B
Young, 1B
Kearns, RF
Lopez, SS
Schneider, C
Fick, LF
Bergmann, P

by Bruce Miles on Jul 5, 2007 4:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Ward, 1B????
bruce,
is d-lee dropping his appeal and serving the suspension, or just getting a night off?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes... inquiring minds would like to know
If he's gonna get a day off... might as well clump it in with the 5 games.
1-RUN GAMES = 10-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 20-21 | updated on 7/1

by SackMan on Jul 5, 2007 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks Bruce
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 5, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

jones and izturis?!
looks like an attmpted showcase to me...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

While I hope
they each go 7-7, I highly doubt that any team would change their mind about these guys based upon a few at bats.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 5, 2007 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, then
they should languish on the bench until the cubs decide to eat 11.5 million dollars and DFA them on August 1.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

So
you're not looking too hard for a 7-7 night from each of them?
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 5, 2007 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

So
might actually see you in a game thread for a change.  Got something to cry about. lol
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jul 5, 2007 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's no crying
in baseball.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 5, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's not the question.
i always root for the cubs players to do well and i also believe there'a better chance of trading a guy who plays than trading a guy who doesn't
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

not to mention
that this No True Scotsman type accusation is pointless...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Relax
it was a joke, not an accusation. If it were up to me, Izturis, Eyre and Jones would have all been DFA'd by now.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 5, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look for scouts behind homeplate tonight
1-RUN GAMES = 10-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 20-21 | updated on 7/1

by SackMan on Jul 5, 2007 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks bruce
wow, ward in the 3 hole. i hope he stays patient tonight. think i'd rather see floyd there though. does this mean d-lee is serving the suspension going into the break?

boy, what i would give to run the table into the all-star break.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jul 5, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

looks kinda sickly,
catch fire boys.
I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jul 5, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is as close as Lou has come to a Dusty-esque
"give up" lineup. He's clearly trying to sneak a win with this group. Hopefully he'll allow Lee, etc. to pinch hit in the apprporiate situations. GO CUBS!

by SouthsideCub on Jul 5, 2007 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta Love
"Get-Away-Day" Lineups.  Ugh.  I'd have taken Pie over Jones and not the other way around.  Well, hopefully we'll be able to see some of that "warning track power" that Jones has displayed at batting practice this week.  LOL
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was half expecting
a lineup like this on Wednesday. Very early day game after night game.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 5, 2007 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree
I think it would have made more sense yesterday than it does today.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

what a crappy lineup
hope marshall is at his absolute best because with both 4-3 and izturis in the lineup tonight not to mention no dlee i just dont see us putting up more than a few runs.

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Going tonight
About to head off to the game tonight.  A lot going on here in DC with the Cubs in town as well as Tiger Woods' tournament. Go Cubs!

by cubs2234 on Jul 5, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions  

how's the weather?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's OK
I'm at the park - it's overcast and muggy, but I think they'll get this in.  It rained hard for awhile mid-afternoon but not since.
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Jul 5, 2007 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

sweet.
thanks.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Jones in CF??
Miracle of miracles, somehow I like this lineup (at least against Wash).

the starting pitching will dictate a lot, as always...just didn't get good feel from Hill yesterday, and haven't from marshall much lately either...those 2 young lefties in rotation worry me, wonder if our biggest need isn't a more established (pref. RH) starter for stretch run...hasn't been much talk of acquiring a pitcher, but couldn't hurt.

As saw yesterday and always the case, any game, any major league team can beat another, but Cubs sked is sure favorable here and in next few wks.

by writerinwrigley on Jul 5, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Petrick down, Gallagher up
I don't recall this kind of roster juggling, back and forth shuttle with pitchers before...guess it's "legal'' as long as don't exhaust options on players...I'm not clear on option rules, how many options left now on Petrick? Do the rules just apply per season or over life of a career?

Cuz I really like Petrick's stuff but doesn't seem they can find a perm spot for him...or are they just sending "down'' after he's worked and need a fresh arm for the short term?

by writerinwrigley on Jul 5, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Only one option is used per season
Regardless of how many times you are juggled back and forth
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lets get em!
Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jul 5, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

balloting has ended...
When do we find out the final vote winners???
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jul 5, 2007 5:05 PM CDT reply actions  

oswalt's in
he got picked to replace smoltz.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need this one baby!
A Milwaukee loss today to Gorzelanny means the Cubs can move to within 4.5 of the Brew Crew.  Any time yer within 5 games of the leader you're within striking distance, let's go Cubbies!
Make something idiot-proof and the world will build a better idiot

by mastrick on Jul 5, 2007 5:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Not part of suspension
This is just a night off for Lee and DeRosa, according to Lou.

by Bruce Miles on Jul 5, 2007 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

thanks, bruce.
too bad, though. kinda wish lee would just let go and serve his suspension.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Win tonight
4.5 out, then Pittsburgh comes up. Who knows, we sweep Pittsburgh, Nats sweep Milwaukee, only 1.5 back!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

GOOD JOB PITTSBURGH!!!!!
Way to go Bucs!
1-RUN GAMES = 10-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 20-21 | updated on 7/1

by SackMan on Jul 5, 2007 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup
Now lets hope Pittsburgh exhausted themselves by taking 3 from Milwaukee so we have an easy time with them :)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

and the Nats want revenge on the NL Central
and sweep Milwaukee :-)
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

pretty pathetic lineup tonight
Soriano LF
Fontenot 2B
Ward 1B
Ramirez 3B
Floyd RF
Jones CF
Hill C
Izturis SS
Marshall P

more like trying to shop Jones and Izzy..

and why does Ward bat 3rd? should be

Ramirez
Floyd
Ward

Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

lots of conversation
further up on the page.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree
any time both 4-3 and izturis are in the lineup it basically gives us 19 outs to work with instead of the regular 27.

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Avg. starting with fonty rezally goes from good to
 .352  
 .312  
 .311  
 .296  
 .227  
 .160  
 .249  
 .000

by NIUcubbie on Jul 5, 2007 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

yikes!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

when will we find out...
...who won the last chance votes?
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

he replaced Smoltz
so he wouldn't have won it..

its basically between Z and Young

Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF
Well, once again Lou leaves me scratching my head. Ward 3rd? A NIGHT OFF? AREN'T WE JUST A FEW DAYS FROM THREE STRAIGHT DAYS OFF? I DON'T GET THIS!!!!

by paulucla on Jul 5, 2007 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

i expect ward
to walk a few times, so maybe rami can do some damage.

by buckmulligan on Jul 5, 2007 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oy
Lou Piniella's Managerial Wins:  1,500+
paulucla's Managerial Wins:  0 (presumably)

I tend to think he knows what he's doing.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
If you haven't managed a game you can't comment on lineups. That makes sense. The fact is, the Nats pitcher has a career BAA of .250 for lefties and .245 for righties. So Lou is sacrificing guys who have been playing greate, like DeRosa and Theriot, to get the AWESOME left-handed bats of Jacque Jones and Cesar Izturis in the lineup. Resting DLee for the lefty Ward when he has a five game suspension upcoming in addition to the all-star break has to qualify as the most moronic managerial move of the year, unless we learn pretty quickly that DLee has dropped his suspension.

by paulucla on Jul 5, 2007 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Re: Yeah
Unless of course, Izzie and Jones are in the lineup because a possible suitor has asked for them to get some more at bats because they will have a scout in the stands.

Or maybe DeRosa and Theriot just aren't feeling that great today and have a 24 hour flu.  Or maybe a thousand different reasons.  

Lou is in the clubhouse and knows what goes on, we don't.  We can only take what we see on TV and yell and b**ch about it without knowing the facts.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah finalmente!
"Unless of course, Izzie and Jones are in the lineup because a possible suitor has asked for them to get some more at bats because they will have a scout in the stands."

someone who understands how MLB trades happen.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geez.....
....go to extremes much?

Take a chill pill, relax.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 5, 2007 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

all i can think of is...
perhaps the wash pitcher tonight is horrible vs lefties? this is the most left-handed line-up possible with this cubs team without subbing pagan for soriano.....

by anormal on Jul 5, 2007 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Prehaps Lou
is expecting 2 double switches by the 5th... that gets Lee and DeRosa in the for the late innings.

Considering how these guys roughed up Hill, I don't have real high hopes for Marshall tonight.  I really think we gotta do something to NOT have 3 carbon copy lefties in this rotation.

by lohroffc on Jul 5, 2007 5:34 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah,
i think that must be why they called up gallager today - as an insurance plan in case marshall implodes again.

by anormal on Jul 5, 2007 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

for those that care
the united states is taking on columbia in the consolation bracket of the copa america on telemundo beginning in appr. 5 or so minutes...and anyone who spent yesterday afternoon watching that horrid cub game can spare me the comments about soccer being long and boring.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's get this
one tonight guys. Have a good game Sean.

GO CUBS!!!

I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 5:39 PM CDT reply actions  

all star game
Chris young is in
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

he desrves to be.
the guy's got a 2.00 ERA...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

eh doesn't matter
don't want Z injured in the all-star game!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
suits me just as well that he didn't go.

by jshipp on Jul 5, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

if only they weren't both
in the same weight class..er..division
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think
Z should be in on account of his punches landing, whereas young's flailings failed to make contact
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

reading the fning article
"That means if Young wins the online voting for the final NL All-Star roster spot, he'd appear in the Midsummer Classic while under suspension."

Doesn't seem to make sense..

One of Us!One Of Us!

by HerrProf on Jul 5, 2007 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

so far so bad
...doom and gloom after one batter of the game :-)
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't know...
if this has been said but...

With the break coming up, why is lee resting tonight?  Is this not a VERY important game?  Lee can rest later.

by soonerbered on Jul 5, 2007 6:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Its been said...
But it can be said again.  This lineup is miserable...  
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

lots of discussion
earlier in the thread...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know its been discussed above
but this lineup tonight just seems stupid. after our floyd we have very little chance of anything good happening. after a brewers loss we need to win games like this. to me this just says we're happy to go 2-2 in this series. why does somebody need a break 3 days before the all-star game?? and we played a day game yesterday and now a night game so they have had a little extra left. it just screams surrender to me. hopefully lou makes me look like an idiot and we score 5 or 6 but im not holding my breath.

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 6:12 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe it is
some sort of psychological warfare by Lou...either with the NATS or with the unproductive members of the cubs

If this lineup could get a win it could be a big confidence boost

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep
lou knows what he's doing. let's just see how it plays out...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-2-3 inning
good inning by Marshall
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 6:15 PM CDT reply actions  

nice quick half inning by marshall!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Can we please
get a ball out of the infield?

by bamix1 on Jul 5, 2007 6:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...this guy is no Matt Chico.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's ok jones is coming up
we know he has amazing warning track power

by NIUcubbie on Jul 5, 2007 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

why
is he not on the all star team!?
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

there ya go Jones...
...START HIM FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ with the first hit of the night
Gotta love it, haters.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Pardon me as I go change my pants...
JJ just hit a double.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

look at JJ
breaking out the warning track power!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe
that extra help Lou has been giving JJ is paying off

by bamix1 on Jul 5, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

marquis/zambrano
should bat 8th when they start

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:23 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe JJ
could give hitting lessons to the catchers
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:23 PM CDT reply actions  

no kidding
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't ever
say anything like that again!

by bamix1 on Jul 5, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think
they could get any worse!

(please majke me eat my words koyie)

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

koyie hill
please get a clutch hit...in fact a hit please..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

are the catchers now
batting like a combined .094?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ
should have tried to steal third, he doesn't get out there much he might as well make the most of it.

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

15 straight scoreless innings
now...against the nationals. yikes

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

The 2007 Chicago Cubs...
Making bad pitchers look good.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

how many times
has k hill walked with the bases loaded...there is no other explanation for those 5 rbis...unless it was a 5 run homer...but we all know only Murton hits those
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

To state the obvious.....
This is a horrible line up.

I live in Milw and I am having to listen to the "bragging" Nationals broadcasters. Should I be pissed that I have to listen to this ridiculous crap, or should I let then have their moment?

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Bragging?
You should call them up and remind them they have an "L3" next to their name in the standings - and that they were playing Pittsburgh.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Err oops,
You were talking about National Broadcasters.  I don't see them bragging on mlb.tv, just 'relieved'
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

bragging?
about what? holding a .500 ball club scoreless? whoo-hoo. let's see how thay do when the cubs get rolling and field a major league lineup.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

if anyone is watching nationals broadcast
George W is at the game, confusing the nationals for his beloved rangers

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions  

the cubs
are a dnager to amerkuh
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

if that was trying to impersonate bush
that was a horrible attempt..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

GO RANGERS
!!!

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

more like
an imitation of the SNL bush, which prob makes it worse...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

i wonder if he
sits with a buddy and talks "strategery?"
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

aramis giving 110%
sacrificing the body

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

why would you steal 3rd???
it doesn't help out your team's chances of scoring..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 5, 2007 6:32 PM CDT reply actions  

most players with any speed at all will...
if the pitcher totally ignores you. Nice work Sean.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah it does
Wild pitch, Passed Ball, Infield error, just more pressure on every situation as well

by INWes44 on Jul 5, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

lopez!?
he of the .230 BA...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:32 PM CDT reply actions  

bill hall injured....
http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070705&content_id=2068789&vkey=news_ mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions  

koyie hill
were his parents on too much meph to name him Kyle and screwed it all up

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Are you on 'meph'?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

doesn't fick look
like he ought to be on a domestic disturbance call on "Cops?" he'd come out in a stained las vegas tee, with a can of natty lite, screaming, "she's crazy! i swear i didn't touch her!"
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
replace the i with a u

!

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Izzy
and JJ get the 1st 2 hits we have to win this game

by NIUcubbie on Jul 5, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

nationals announcers
starting the matt chico for ROY campaign

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

you've got to be kidding.
they've heard of hunter pence, right?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

With such good starting pitching...
It's hard to see how this Nationals team has lost so many games.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:39 PM CDT reply actions  

whoops my bad
now 18 consecutive scoreless innings

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions  

are those baseball saavy
Nats fans booing soriano again tonight?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions  

is it wrong
to be pissed off that only 1 ball has left the infield so far?

by bamix1 on Jul 5, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe
he heard this was his chance to get of Chicago, so he is actually trying

by bamix1 on Jul 5, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope. let it out, man.
cubs are making horrible pitchers look really friggin' good
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bergmann
really is not that bad he has given up 1 or less runs in 6 out of his 10 starts this year

by NIUcubbie on Jul 5, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow
the president is drinking.

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

It is a bit distressing
that we look similar to the way we were before the win streak started, where we just can't make solid contact with the ball and when we do get hits, they seem more like luck than anything.

Great play by Ramirez.

by bloomerang on Jul 5, 2007 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Apparently The Cubs and GW BUSH
have something in common we both thought the Nats were the Rangers and now the Cubs might lose two of three to this team

by INWes44 on Jul 5, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Our "friends"
at MLBTR is saying that Abreu may be available.  Anyone think thats worth the Cubs looking in to?

by bamix1 on Jul 5, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

NO
NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

if we can't
pick up 6 mil of jones salary, i doubt we'll trade for abreu's 15 mil salary. i think he's bound either back to philly or SD
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

wtf
why would he go back to philly, victorino is playing great, and bourn will take over in center for rowand, along with burrell and dobbs in left

and the pads never spend money on anyone

those are probably the two least likely teams to get him, the most likely would be the cardinals, white sox, or mets

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
rowand may be trade bait, but you're right that philly is unlikely. the cardinals don't take on big contracts as a rule, nor do the white sox, plus, i believe abreu is a boras guy, so that doubly rules out the white sox, so that leaves the met and SD. out fo those two, both need a RF, but only SD has the pitching to get abreu from yankees, plus, they won't trade him across town, so i think towers makes an exception and gets him, maybe for linebrink and a prospect
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

ozzie
has said that abreu is his favorite player in the league numerous times, and bobby loves him

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

reinsdorf
will not do business with boras. crede will be nontendered this offseason and that club will be clean of boras guys. reinsdorf and willimas hate him and won't do anything with him. sox are out. plus, olney says it's an NL team that's closest right now.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

if ronny belliard wants to be any more
like manny ramirez, he'll have to start playing a crappy left field...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd
Is not swift of foot
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

understatement of the year
why is he not DHing in the AL?
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

he wants to play the field
he says he likes it
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does anyone else wonder if Hill...
called for those 3 pitches to be thrown in the SAME LOCATION? He dumb if he did, and Sean is dumber for not shaking him off.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

president at game
bush just asked cheany "what is a nat?" the VP said, I'm not sure but Halliburton owns it.

by benjack on Jul 5, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions  

for those of us who can't watch
is marshall's control off again?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes...
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall
Marshall has made some decent pitches when he's needed to...  But he is definitely flirting w/danger.  Luckily most of it has come w/2 outs..
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brenly and Len
Sure do know how to talk about some STUPID things
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take them
over, "Put it on the board...YESSSSS", "He gone", "Bad guys and good guys".
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

can o corn
old hokey pokey

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree with you...
100%
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't
get it either.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish Richard Simmons would be too.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

ewwwww...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOOHOO!! 1-0
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

NICE!!!!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice AB Aram
1-0 Cubs
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

nice !
rammy!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

gee...
I wonder who has the cubs RBI

Aram = machine

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

1-0
thats enough, sit on it

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

ALRIGHT
its nice to get on the board first. lets keep them coming

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

What exactly is a can of corn?
How does that come off as an easy catch?

by Saratoga on Jul 5, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

pretty much the same
as peas in a pod, or, easy as cake

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

err
easy as pie*

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

we try not
to explore the recesses of hawk harrelson's mind. one might not like what one finds. so long as he keeps to his team, we're okay.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure.....
But I absolutely HATE it when he says... STRETCH, STRETCH...
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can Of Corn
According to Paul Dickson, "can of corn" was first used back in 1896 to describe a fly ball hit so high that the fielder has time to stand directly under the falling ball. The standard theory traces the term to old-fashioned grocery stores, where canned goods were stored on high shelves and pulled down with a long pole. An experienced store clerk would have no trouble catching the tumbling can, thus the term.
"There's nothing wrong with this team that more hitting, more pitching, more fielding, and more hitting couldn't help." Bill Buckner

by Rotodaddy on Jul 5, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gary......
I have your autograph...
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL Jones
He got around quick on that one. Wish we could have scored though.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

jaque jones?
playing like he wants some

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Good for JJ.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

is jones taking good hacks?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
Quick bat tonight.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great Hacks....
doubles in all directions baby!!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks
good to know
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

i guess he answered my question.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

wow
jacque 2-2 with 2 doubles. anyone else on the team would have scored on that hit its too bad aram was on the paths

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

clogging up the bases..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 5, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, how dare
he play through an injury and hit run-scoring singles...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

get a hit, koyie
you @#*&@!!!!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

uggghhh
Lets get Jason Kendall...
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

how much is kendall making?
and what has he done lately?
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

SOB!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

a run is nice
but we really needed more out of that inning than just 1

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Hill
is 0 for his last 16

by bamix1 on Jul 5, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

cardinals-d'backs
0-0, top of four. wainwright's got a one-hitter going
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

i dont know how
looking at that lineup and rotation but they are playing good baseball lately. i have a bad feeling they are going to make a run in the second half of the season as carpenter and a few others get healthy. they are only 3 games behind us

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, i think
they're scarier than the brewers because of the experience factor...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

theyve been laying in the weeds
basically written off by most. those are the types of teams that scare me as well

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Hill's
Are really sucking it up lately...
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Before I die
I would like to see a complete Cub team, with all positions being very good to excellent.  A team with no weak links.  If only.....

by Saratoga on Jul 5, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

you'd be lucky to see any
baseball team that fit this criteria in two lifetimes. doesn't happen. that's why geoff blum has a world series ring...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 BB in 3.1 IP for marshall
not good.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

WHAT A PLAY
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

whew
nifty dp there by marshall

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall Marshall Marshall
STOP WALKING PEOPLE AND YOU WONT HAVE TO TURN SPECTACULAR DOUBLE PLAYS!!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

good point.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

d-backs got something going
wainwright's walked two guys. 1st and third one out
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

aww damn
double play. crap.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano
Looks like Willy Mays Hayes today.... Lots and lots of pop ups..  You may run like Mays but you hit like @#$%
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

that injury
is the best acting hes done all summer

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's good thing the cubs make opposing pitchers
work, especially after big innings. sheesh, guys, ever heard of taking pitches?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

throwing strikes
that's what's happening.
"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jul 5, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

even so
they're swinging at pitcher's pitches.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hope marshall and our bullpen can keep this up
cuz i dont forsee much more offense from us in this game

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

i can't look at fick w/o
getting mad at what he did to karros
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

his parents
should have named him richard

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rick Fick...
I like it
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

no
was thinking Dick Fick

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahhh Haaa
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall....
Hates pitching with no one on base apparently
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Who doesnt pitch to Nook
He cant hit his weight yet Marshall pitches around a guy that will most likely be on second in a moment.

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

HEY HEY
THATS MY BOY BILL HOLDEN THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT~!!!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

dont put that on us
thats all marshall

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah....
but Hill, Marquis, and Lilly get run on constantly. You can have slow deliveries to the plate if you have a gun behind the plate. I think we know that Bowen and Hill (the pride of Wichita State) are average at best.

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

they have left
a runner on second atleast 3 innings so far

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

there you go mike
it had been a while since his last hit

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

OFF TOPIC: for those who care
u.s. goes down 1-nil to colombia in the copa america. u.s. made it interesting in stoppage time, but on the whole, a sloppily played and amateurish game by both sides. yuck.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

NICE
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

ward workin' the count!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

ward!!!
hit the S##%#% out of that.

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

YOU BET!
great atbat daryl

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

see!
take a few pitches, work the count, you'll get something to hit. good AB by ward.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF!
i'm sick of popouts.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Visit to the mound....
...not because they're worried about Floyd, but because JJones is on deck.

by Chadnudj on Jul 5, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

cards-d'backs
0-0, bottom of five
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Just Tuned Back In.....
...great to see Jacque Jones having a good game. Seriously.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 5, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah,
been long time coming...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on JJ.... BIG AT BAT~!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

derosa
likes hitting hard balls right at traeber

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

send it right back
where it came from!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

odd move to lifet bergmann
right now, no? seems a bit hasty, especially given the workout that bullpen got the first two games...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Boy...
...Young looked like he wanted to kill the pitcher after that throw.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 5, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Why?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

He gave him a heater
over to first
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

ARRRGGGGH
how many times has hill had a chance in this game?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Hill & Bowen
Suck
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's like paul bako all over again.
these guys couldn't hit their way out of a wet paper sack.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not so fast.....
... no one will say they're great hitters, but the Cubs have improved tremendously behind the plate with those two guys.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 5, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

way too many
saying he is a horrible hitter is being kind to him

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

at what point
do we bring up soto. i mean seriously our pitchers have just a good of chance if not better of getting hits than our catchers

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed...
Isn't Soto hitting like .340??
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
with a good slugging as well. i mean it cant hurt to atleast try him when we have cesar in along with our catchers its equivalent to having 3 consecutive 9 hitters in a row

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

i third the motion
hill's had three solid rbi chances in this game and blown 'em all. he doesn't even work counts.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto
I heard he was hurt and playing 1st base at times.

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
but mainly catcher and dh

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ronnie Belliard...
MLB's very own gang banger second baseman, complete with cornrows and a do-rag. He's a punk.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 5, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

not really
just your run-of-the-mill manny ramirez wannabe
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

=-0
thats racist!

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Baloney.....
....it is what he is.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 5, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

AHHH
NO NO NO NO
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Shake it off Aramis
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

WHAT HAPPENED? NO TV!!!!!!!!!!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Izturis
I bet that got you pretty hard.

by wjblol on Jul 5, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Aramis
Went down, clutched the back of his knee...  But remained in the game... Collision with Izworthless on the infield
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

great.
izturis is now officially a counterproductive player to have on the field.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh great
Now we give fatty a triple, and Izworthless' blunder scores.

by wjblol on Jul 5, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

cards-d'backs
0-0, bottom of six.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

what a joke
a triple from the lardass..we deserve to lose this game the way we are playing

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

someone check on young.
he might be dead.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

damn marshall
cant get ahead in any counts

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

That was one of the worst played balls....
I have ever seen...
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

agree
thats what we get for not having a real right fielder

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can we officially say
Izworthless is worse than JJ?
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

i think young broke
yahoo's server with tha rumble around the bases. it's stopped updating the scoreboard..
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

WTFWTFWTFWTFWTFWTFWTFWTFWTF
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

come on sean
get a strike out here, stop the bleeding

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

well
this feels like early on in the season, fail to get runners in, defensive miscommunication, blown lead, usually 4-game series split let see if we cant score some runs and not go into the 7th trailing

by INWes44 on Jul 5, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

it sure does
these last 2 games have been disappointing to say the least. its one thing to lose a game, but the way you lose games is another thing. they laid down and didnt compete yesterday and today we just dont execute when we have runner on second no outs, etc etc. looks like we are afraid to cut the brewers lead under 5 and venture too far above .500

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's because
this is damn near the imcompetent lineup the cubs fielded on opening day. no small wonder they've reverted to form.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

hes getting killed out there
not many great bullpen options. not looking good here

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

enough of your little lineup experiment Lou
lets move derosa to SS and get pagan in at right
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

This does feel like the beginning of the season
Just not getting the job done. Can't bring in runners and horrible errors in the field. De Rosa isn't an outfielder, but really misplayed that ball. Just terrible to allow fat/drunk Dmitri Young a triple. I almost don't want to watch the end.

by bloomerang on Jul 5, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

i agree
and if they score another run this inning i am going to have a difficult time watching the rest of this game. i hate watching these guys when they play like complete shit

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I cannot believe this!
How are you guys saying this. We put out there a crap line up to give some guys some rest. We have been playing with three automatic outs at the end of the lineup, and we are tied up in the 6th. We have won EVERY close game we have played in lately and I am looking at "Here comes the unraveling" Jesus!

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

no
its just that this is the nationals and we have to win these kind of series. yeah splitting the series 2-2 isnt bad, but against these caliber teams we need to win these series and maintain momentum going into the break. this is probably the worst team in baseball and we need to gain ground and put more pressure on the brewers by winning when they lose. we have to stay above .500 keep positive energy going

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

jesus christ
are our middle relievers on the dimitri young diet?

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

glendon rusch
left behind his conditioning plan. it mainly consists of walking back and forth to the refridgerator and walking to the liquor store.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

hopefully
ohman can fix this. marshall has zero mental toughness. one slip-up in the field and he goes to pieces. not a good sign for the stretch run.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

marshall is fine
hes very good for a 5th starter, and that shouldn't have been a triple

he could have gotten out of the inning with 1 run

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's a hot mess
when the pressure gets turned up. that pitch to lopez was fat and hanging. larry should've talked him down a bit. i don't think larry does that often enough with hill and marshall.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dont buy that
a cubs 5th starter hasn't had an era under 4 in my lifetime, hes serviceable at worst and very good at best.  

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

scoreboard wise yes
but he played with fire...and if left in, had what looked to be a Rich hill-esque inning coming
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

not exactly
it's okay, 5.1 IP/ 5H/ 2ER/ 4BB/ 2K, but not good. not even a quality start. of course his defense did him no favors...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed
5 2/3, 2 runs 5 hits. Take it every night from my 5 man.

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know
seems like we have several "5" men these days
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow
brian schnieder 2nd all time in expos/nats history for runners caught stealing with 147

now the debate is on to find out who is the second best catcher in that francise's history behind gary carter

chris widger or brian schnieder

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

pagan stays in,
plays right as derosa moves to short???
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

what's the defensive lineup next inning
i see derosa at 3rd, pagan in right, maybe theriot at SS, but lou did let izturis hit for himself, so maybe no theriot. too bad.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

did they say
Aram's knee is bothering him? why take him out???
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, he grabbed it last inning
don't think lou will take the chance..
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

strike that
rammy hitting for himself, so maybe izturis is done...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

it'd make sense...
with Ramirez making the last out.

by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

good rip angel
come on fonsi

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

earn that check, sori...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

alright, here we go! keep the line moving, fonty!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Need a quick bat here from Fontenot
C'mon kid.  It only takes a flyball here.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Basehit
He's golden lately.  Excellent!  3-2 Cubs.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

alright alright good work fonsi
good baserunning by angel too got a good jump. now cmon mike nice little sac fly here

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

check out ayala's MLB photo
looks like he just sniffed a fart
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY Mike!
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

hey, hey! alright, fonty!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

thats it mikey
good piece of hitting

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

YOU BET!
good work mike! nice to see him swinging good tonight. lets keep it going and add on some more

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

That's the Way
SF RBI Ward!  4-2 Cubs
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

damn
that ball just missed extra bases. good work nonetheless now this has been some good baseball this inning good work fellas

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Extra Inning Watchers....
Are you enjoying the "super slo mo" at the bottom of the screen?

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

there isnt a whole lot
of joy in nats broadcasts, the announcers sound like they're announcing a funeral

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice
way for the guys to comeback and pick up marshall. good to see.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

agree
really nice to see. that was a really nicely played inning all around. a lot of good at-bats and good baserunning

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fontenot?
More like FonteYEAH!

by bloomerang on Jul 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou isnt stupid.
He got JJ some at bats, got D Ward some QUALITY at bats, and used his bench nicely tonight.

Now lets slam the door with Howry and Marmol, and call it a night.

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

i agree
and i said above earlier tonight when i saw the lineups that i would love to bite my tongue if jacque/ward produced. well im glad to say im a jackass and an idiot and those 2 have had the best at-bats tonight

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm proud
to join you in my admission of pre-game jackassery.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

cards 3, d'backs 0
bottom of 7. 3 run dong by encarnacion.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

damn
they are coming on really strong. i think only 4 under if they win tonight. they will definately be a force in the second half

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh...
they're playing mediocre ball right now.  5-5 in their last 10.

they'll only be around if we (or the Brewers) let them, because that rotation is still really bad.

by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

true
their rotation blows. but getting carpenter back will be a big boost to them. i agree their is no way in hell they should be within a few games of us with that rotation, let alone the brewers, but for some reason they always find themselves in the division race almost every year even when they have some pretty mediocre teams

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

that rotation is rough
but if they make a move, say for buerhle, or one of the guys from baltimore, it could change in a hurry. i never count out larussa...although i loathe him with ever fiber of my being.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Trades...
and a surprisingly strong comeback for Carpenter could make them an interesting candidate.  But even with Carpenter and Buehrle, I like the Cubs team better this year.

Of course anything can happen.  But unlike in previous years (in which they've had great pitching and comparable talent), I don't think they've got the horses this year.  I'll be really surprised if they pull it off.

by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

dick fick
no dice

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

believe
although this is our 99th year of re-building.

by benjack on Jul 5, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

holy quick inning, batman
nice work by wuertz.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW, what was fick
doing? does he think he's chone figgins?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

i didn't know him in high school, so, no.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

lmao!!
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 5, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just wondering....
How many games, of the 3, can this National team take from Milwaukee? If any.

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

nats sweep boo crew
guarantee from me

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

easy....
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

there, killer
nats are a BAD ballclub
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Optimismistically sarcastic. Love it.
Seriously though. Brewers are throwing Suppan, Capuano, and Bush. With Capuano struggling, the Nats could take a couple

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think none
they dont face tonights starter or yesterday's, two of their aveage pitchers in this bad rotation. i think the brewers will sweep them. we just need to take 2 out of 3 from a pirates team playing really well to maintain pace and stay within the 5 or 6 games back range at the break. i would be really happy if the nats could get one game from them

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

HEY LOOK
koye got a hit!!!

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

hill
how long can you keep a catcher batting 151? sorry he just got a hit.

by benjack on Jul 5, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

cesar salad izturis
needs to flash some wood

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

NOW he gets a hit
why he couldn't have doen that the last three times with RISP is beyond me...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

nice play
by Zimmerman
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

thanks for coming in, caesar.
your contributions are much appreciated.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

a blind midget
with 1 arm could hit better than him
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 5, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, but...
that midget couldn't play gold glove defense (sarcasm).

by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

very true
he could, though, probably pitch better than scott eyre too
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 5, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

im still baffled
thats that what we got for maddux. a low-level prospect would have been nice. anything but an overpaid, overrated past his prime (if he ever had a prime) shortstop

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

dodger fans
thought we ripped them off

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

top of 8
d'backs two on, no outs, quentin up.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks a lot......
I am a blind midget and I cannot hit that good. But Koyie........??

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

filthy, just filthy stuff from marmol
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

i like going with marmol here
with the heart of the order due up. take no chances. man that slider is just plain nasty!

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob just said..
Marmol doesn't has a good pitch to get left handers out

by cubsnlinux on Jul 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

what the hell is going on?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

good hitters...
happen to get hits occasionally.

by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

dont worry
nothing's happening........yet
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 5, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

crap
kearns is a cub killer
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Carlos.
One more out.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

three nice pitches
2 down. cmon carlos one more!

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

c'mon carlos!!!!
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 5, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

poop
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

he's pitching like the other carlos
with all those balls
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 5, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

ladies and gentlemen
the immortal augie ojeda at the plate for the d-backs...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew!
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take it
...(wipes brow)...
"...something good has to happen here, you got a catcher at first base and you got a catcher at the plate." -Bob Brenly 9th inning 6/25/07

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 5, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by ilovepie on Jul 5, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

whew
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

holy shit
wow that ball was drilled. thank god it was right at d ward. boy oh boy

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

mmmm-hmmmm
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

That commercial is so annoying...
I cannot get it out of my head
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nothing is worse than
the new Heineken commercial, hearing it once can easily ruin an evening.
"...something good has to happen here, you got a catcher at first base and you got a catcher at the plate." -Bob Brenly 9th inning 6/25/07

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 5, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

THANK YOU
That Heineken commercial is The. Worst. Ever.  

My wife has a low tolerance for annoying ads and hits the mute button a lot.  I'm generally less sensitive but that one makes me want to mute it too.

by ChipSet on Jul 5, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nothing is worse
than those DiSaranno amaretto commercials with the ice-cube sucking chick.
"5-8-8, 2-3-hundred, Empire!"

by SyneRandberg on Jul 6, 2007 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

AUGIE TRIPLES!
d-backs score two! 3-2 cards, top of 8
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

This just in...
D-Backs= WC competition
Cards= Nothing

We don't have to cheer against them until they prove to be actual competition.

MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jul 5, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

this just in
WC not coming from the central

cub fan = cardinals hater

and it's augie, frekaing ojeda from cripes sake!

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tune to Pageian's diary...
there is certainly a viable chance the WC comes from the Central.

Right now, I'm cheering for the team that poses the biggest threat to us. That's the D-Backs, not the Cards.

MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jul 5, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

the cards
are only 3 games behind us. the d'backs are fading and having to play within their division more in the second half they are going to fall down back to reality

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd like a couple
more runs here just to make me feel better.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I take it...
...Bob 'My fastballs are always straight' Howry is coming in to close? I like him, but he flat out scares the hell out of me. I am more comfortable when Dempster comes in.
"Me fail English? That's unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by ilovepie on Jul 5, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

me too
im always really nervous when he pitches, especially in the 9th

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

dang..
looked like a HR..caught on Warning Track
2 down

by cubsnlinux on Jul 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

STRETCH..... STRETCH.....
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

cards 3, d'backs 2, bottom of 8
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow!
A nice change of pace from Milwaukee fans/announcers:

The Nat Announcers are THANKING the Cubs fans for coming and spending money, and inviting us to stay to root against the Brew Crew!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

three hits, again?
Move over RIOT, I have a new Cubbie favorite.
"Me fail English? That's unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by ilovepie on Jul 5, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

26 games in
I'm still sticking with Riot

by NIUcubbie on Jul 5, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice
knock by fonty
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought
I thought we don't like to win games when The Bewers lose?  What's up with tonight so far?

by ak123 on Jul 5, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

so far
that's why I said so far.

Trust me Howry makes me nervous.

by ak123 on Jul 5, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hold em Howry.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

howry
3 for 7 on save opportunities this year..thats why i feel nervous when he comes in in the 9th

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Not sure that's a fair stat...
Howry has some blown saves in setup duty.  You get a blown save if you pitch the 8th and give up the lead.  So he had some blown saves in a role in which he had no chance to get saves.

by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow
soriano almost misplayed that. 1 down

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

hate when he catches like that
I hate when he makes catches like that.  I always think he will miss it.  

by ak123 on Jul 5, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

2 DOWN!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

lousy
gameday always freezes
"You can fail twice in three tries and still lead the league."

by DanP on Jul 5, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

yahoo
forzen, too. damn things
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

working for me
still working for me...that's strange

by ak123 on Jul 5, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

my PC
hate me, i guess
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

CUBS WIN!! CUBS WIN!!
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

ALRIGHT!!!
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

Only 4.5 back -

"Can you hear us knocking, BeerMakers?"

:)

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

by ilovepie on Jul 5, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

You can FLY IT at the Police Concert!

CHI. CUBS against NATS:  3-1
MILWAUKEE against BUCS:  1-3

4.5 games out!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 5, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

4.5 back! bring on the buccos!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 5, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS 4.5 back of MIL..
Wow we gained 3 games in a week over the brew crew

by cubsnlinux on Jul 5, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

This is going to get fun!!!!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 5, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

YOU BET!
CUBS WIN! 4.5 back of the brew crew. good series win you got to win these kinds of series against bad teams. way to go cubbies!!

by bennyha on Jul 5, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

a well played
series for the most part, on to
pittsburgh. let's go!
"You can fail twice in three tries and still lead the league."

by DanP on Jul 5, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd?
why'd he get pulled?

by phillyd on Jul 5, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd pulled
LH pitcher in, pinch hit with DeRosa.  Makes sense.

by lohroffc on Jul 5, 2007 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Plus... he at some serious dirt
when trying to make that catch in the corner.
1-RUN GAMES = 10-15 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 20-21 | updated on 7/1

by SackMan on Jul 5, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good News Bad News
Good News: In the past four games we have made up two games on the Brewers

Bad News: In the past four games we have not distanced ourselves from the Bucs, hopefully we can do this over the weekend :) haha

by INWes44 on Jul 5, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright, go Cubbies!!
Good start by Marshall, Bullpen shutting it down, Just enough offense.  Playin like a team and lookin good.

4.5 and here we come!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 5, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Because I am sadistic
I love going to BrewCrewBall and looking at what they write when we win. It is usually crap, but this evening I was greeting by their opening page that is stating Bill Hall has a high ankle sprain and could be out 6 - 8 weeks? Discuss.

by louslovechild on Jul 5, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Braun is the guy...
He needs to go down.  Hill is a big loss, but I wanna see Ryan out for a good long time... or Cory Hart... or Fielder... or Hardy.  Heck.  Who cares?  The Irates beat these guys 3 out of 4 when they were healthy, so forget it.

by lohroffc on Jul 5, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hall, not Hill
I've always hated him anyway...

by lohroffc on Jul 5, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like the poll they have up
with only one choice.... Brilliant!

by LT on Jul 5, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm excited.
Get another win tomorrow night guys.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Here's to Lou...
...rolling the dice with an interesting line up! JJ with two doubles, DWard with some big hits, nice defense, etc.

It is always nice to win games like this!

"Starting to come together, Lou. Starting to come together."

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

by ilovepie on Jul 5, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ
Glad to see him perform well tonight.  I feel really bad for the guy this year.  He is not a bad person.  He just is the type of player that needs to play a lot to perform.  As we all know he has some bad stretches.

by Kornchex on Jul 5, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was glad
to see him do well too tonight.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

the cardinals won as well
they're only 7.5 back. they were quite fortunate, as the diamondbacks had the tying run at third twice with less than two outs in the late innings and failed to execute (not to mention the tying run would have scored in the ninth if not for the ball bouncing over the wall on a ground rule double). in any case, things are getting interesting in the central.

by buckmulligan on Jul 5, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm somewhat
worried about the Cardinals. They're gonna be getting Carpenter back soon, and I think that they're in good position for a second half run. Let's hope that doesn't happen.

by sackings108 on Jul 5, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay wait
I am very glad to see the man hit and succeed but if I am being honest, it is because maybe there will be some takes on him if he produces.

ALl I can say is, this performance better not have sold (or better yet, duped) Lou into playing him regularly.  We are winning and it is not a coincidence that it started when JJ was benched (one of the things done of course).

Just say no to JJ...nice guy, but doesn't win games.

MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Jul 5, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah!!!!
It sure is nice to gain this many games in such a short span of time. Here's to heading into the break 5 games over!!!

by sackings108 on Jul 5, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs win!
I sure wish that some people could wait for the game to be played before they trash the lineup and start the nigh off ripping Cub players.  I've reading this page for a long time because it wan't as negative as many others.  Sorry, but it is getting really hard to read.  The whole idea is to win games.  We have been on fire since Barrett gave way to our weak hitting catchers but we keep winning.  A catcher's most important thing is to work with the pitching staff.  These guys are doing a great job.  This isn't fantasy baseball.  A lot of great teams have had defensive minded players who don't hit a lick but still do the little things.  Remember it is all about winning!

by Walt on Jul 5, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree, but
don't you think the Cubs might want to at least take a look at Geovany Soto? He is, by all accounts, a much better hitter than either Bowen or Hill, but also he's supposed to be pretty decent when it comes to defense as well.

by sackings108 on Jul 5, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree, but
The things I remember reading about Soto's defense said that he was very stiff as a receiver.  Guys with great offensive stats have been left in AAA since the beginning of time.  The unnoticed things that catchers do often are never noticed by fans.  It's just the way they handle pitchers.  They have an innate ability to get the best out of the pitcher.  Lou loves those types of guys.  Gotta think that if Soto was such a stud he would have had a real chance by now.  I think it is better to leave those decisions up to the guys paid to do make them.  I want to win on the field not in a fantasy game where stats matter.  Nothing matters except the score at the end of the game.

Guys like Ward are professional hitters.  There were way to many negative comments abouthim beingin the lineup tonight.  Has anyone watched Lee lately.  He is really struggling so what is wrong with giving Ward the start.  Same goes for Izzy from the standpoint that he has to get some at bats sometime or he won't be worth a darn when you do need him.  You don't need a fantasy lineup up and down the order to win a baseball game.  It takes the little things.  Sometimes the lesser players are more willing to do those things than the stars.

by Walt on Jul 5, 2007 10:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Well said about catchers
and this is something the vast majority of fans don't appreciate, or understand.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Jul 5, 2007 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quick POLICE Review...
FWIW, The Police REALLY brought it big time at Wrigley!!!

As a former professional drummer/producer who has toured and recorded extensively for over 20 years, I was somewhat skeptical with what the re-formed group would do...

Our seats were on the field and actually, we were somewhat in right field - very, very cool experience - walked around the show and checked out the dugouts. It really is a disadvantage for the managers not to be able to see the field of play b/c they are 4 feet below the turf!

The sound, energy, and multimedia backdrops were absolutely terrific and they did quite a large and expansive amount of material in the two hour show. I believe their musicianship has improved as they have all had myriad musical experiences since the band broke up. Truly a treat...

When Sting mentioned the last time they played Chicago was 24 years ago at Comisky, the majority of the fnas BOOED! Sting didn't get the inside joke and thought the booing was due to the time lapse.

As a huge Stewart Copeland fan, he comes out for the encore in a Cubs jersey, with his name on the back - oh well - he probably likes the Dodgers...

Anyway, if any you are REALLY interested, I'm sure you can find a ticket for tomorrow's show.

Anyone who has pics of Copeland with the Cubs jersey, let me know and I'll come up with some fair $$ or a ticket to a game...  

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

by TheEman on Jul 5, 2007 11:33 PM CDT reply actions  

As a former professional drummer/producer
Eman -
I posted on the other thread...
Being who you are, make absolutely SURE that you catch the TOTO show Monday 7/16 the the HOB.

If you are what you say, I've said enough already.
:-)

"a brat 'n a beer ovuh here"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

Police symetry, catch it?
As mentioned above, the Police played at Wrigley on Thursday night.  The last Police concert in Chicago was at the glorious old Comiskey Park on July 23, 1983.

While The Police were jamming at old Comiskey (I was there and I don't remember The Police being booed) the Sox were playing the Brewers in Milwaukee.  The Sox lost that night to the Brewers but won the AL West Division title handily with 99 wins.  They finished with a 20 game lead.  However on July 23 the Sox had a mere one game lead on Texas.

Will a Police concert in Chicago at Wrigley foreshadow Cubbie NL Central title?

by DrCrawdad on Jul 6, 2007 12:33 AM CDT reply actions  

July 5, 1983...
On July 5, 1983 the Sox were 3.5 games out of first and in 3rd place.

by DrCrawdad on Jul 6, 2007 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

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Clearwater FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Nate McLouth (2) before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE

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