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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 7/6, 6:05 CT

Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in Game Threads Comment 568 comments

Remember back in May when the Brewers started 24-10, and the Cubs were "already" 6.5 games behind, and if the Brewers played .500 ball the rest of the year... ?

Well, since that date Milwaukee is 24-27; the Cubs are, since May 9, 27-26, and the Cubs have picked up two games in the standings (three games since the Cubs' low point on June 2; since then they're 21-10, the best record in baseball). The two teams swap opponents this weekend, the Cubs going to Pittsburgh, where -- thankyouverymuch! -- the Bucs took 3 of 4 from Milwaukee, and the Brewers go to Washington. The Nats aren't very good, as we learned, but the Brewers don't play very well on the road (18-24, compared to the Cubs' 23-20 road record). If the Cubs can pick up one more game this weekend, heading into the break no more than 3.5 games behind, that'll be a road trip well played.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
 J. Marquis
Cubs		 vs. Paul Maholm
 P. Maholm
Pirates
6-4 W-L 4-11
3.31 ERA 4.74
59 SO 63
38 BB 30
10 HR 15
vs. Pit -- vs. Cubs
Keep Jason Bay far away from Jason Marquis -- he's .419/.486/1.000 in 31 lifetime AB, with four doubles, a triple and four HR. Marquis threw very well in his last start, and has had a fine first half, even while struggling for a few weeks.

One of Maholm's four wins was at Wrigley Field on May 10; apart from that, a shutout of the Astros on April 24, and a one-run, seven-inning performance over the White Sox on June 15, Maholm has been pretty bad all season. However, he has never lost to the Cubs (3-0 career) despite a 4.88 ERA in four lifetime starts. Time to change that record tonight.

Tonight is one of those TV oddities; because the game is on CSN Plus (with the White Sox getting the primary CSN channel), those of you in Chicago who don't have access to CLTV or an alternate channel showing the game won't be able to see it, while those outside Chicago with EI will. Or, try the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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If you click on Maholm's stats
It takes you to Dave Bush of Milwaukee against the Nationals.... Just an FYI
"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 6, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shoot.
That was from Marquis' last opponent. I'll fix it. Thanks!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 6, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEIFI PEREZ
suspended 25 games for banned substance!!!!

...this guy was on something??!!!

I got mayonnaise color car, I push miracle whips.

by CubbieCurt on Jul 6, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Discussed
With a dedicated diary and comments in the Recap thread from earlier today.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nonetheless, still hilarious a third time
hilarious and sad, considering, i suppose, that now the tigers playoff chances are all but shot.

by bobby h on Jul 6, 2007 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shot?
I thought this was the birth of the Tigers run!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

definitely not...
neifi saved them last year... i imagine that are about done, but maybe they can pull off a trade at the break to keep them afloat until the neif returns...

say izturis??

by bobby h on Jul 6, 2007 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

While I would hate
To get rid of Izturis, we might have to see what they can offer ;)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO CUBS
Get us another W tonight!!
"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 6, 2007 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Slightly off topic...
 Is anyone catching this Sox beatdown? 20-11 Twins in the bottom of the 9th. Ugh.

by Damen Jackson on Jul 6, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I did a doubletake when I saw that
My first reaction was:

did Minnesota miss an extra point?

by SuperContext on Jul 6, 2007 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups?
"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 6, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
jon garland really helping out my fantasy team today.

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 6, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

11 hits and 12 runs....
WOW
"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 6, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Kenny Williams (more or less)...
 but he has no one to blame but himself.

by Damen Jackson on Jul 6, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And they still
Have to play the second game of a double-header?  Ouch, long night.

by ar_hawkins on Jul 6, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would guess
The double header is probably what led to this mess...Ozzie didn;t want to go to the pen early, and it just got out of hand...after that, leave every bad pitcher in to rot
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hate them but
i wouldnt be blaming self for anyhting with a big fat ws ring on my finger.
Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jul 6, 2007 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 more runs to tie the AL record!
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Total...
 or for one team? Cause the Sox have the bases juiced in the 9th.

by Damen Jackson on Jul 6, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some finals... (cumulitive)
34 runs.  405 pitches.  39 hits.  12 walks.  5 home runs.  Only 8 K's.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3.5 out means
we are in this race for the long haul. Who would have believed 3 weeks ago this would have happened? I'll take it right now, but just to be greedy, hope the Brewers get swept and we sweep the Buc's.
This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 5:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How about Pagan
He has been quietly very solid for the cubbies this year. He isn't necessarily smooth at CF, but not a liability out there either, and he has not tried to do too much at the plate. In other words, he'll take a walk and hit a single, rather than swinging for the bleachers every time.

by Kirbyk70 on Jul 6, 2007 5:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He takes to many pitches for strikes (Third)
When Pagan K's it usually is of the looking at type.  Other then that I agree, solid in CF.

by NavyChief on Jul 6, 2007 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love pagan
that guy just gets the job done. he's versatile, has great speed, and seems to accept his role. major plus.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope
Marquis pitches as well as his last outing.

GO CUBS!!!

I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 5:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineups
Cubs
Soriano, LF
Fontenot, 2B
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
DeRosa, RF
Pagan, CF
Theriot, SS
Bowen, C
Marquis, P

Pirates
McLouth, CF
Sanchez, 2B
LaRoche, 1B
Nady, RF
Doumit, C
Bay, LF
Bautista, 3B
Wilson, SS
Maholm, P

by Bruce Miles on Jul 6, 2007 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good lineup...
though I would like to see D Lee start serving his suspension...

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe
he is going to do a post-break suspension, rather than a pre-break one. Maybe they don't want to risk letting any games get away.

Incidentally, this is the lineup I'd like to see against righties:

Theriot
Lee
Soriano
Ramirez
Floyd
Fontenot
Pie
Pitcher (when Z or Marquis pitch)
Catcher

by jazzypete on Jul 6, 2007 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
our catchers suck so bad at hitting, that it makes perfect sense to stick them in the 9 hole when Zambrano or Marquis pitch

by jshipp on Jul 6, 2007 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

me 2
anything with jones and iztuirs not in it is fine with me!! lets sweep em cubbies.
Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jul 6, 2007 5:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If only izworthless yesterday gave
some reason to start him today, maybe he could put together a couple decent games and peak interest from a neifi-less detroit????
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it would be a nice time for soriano
to carry the club for a few games, ride his bat into the break.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 5:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't rule out...
Jones being the center fielder in the second half.

by Bruce Miles on Jul 6, 2007 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yuck
i'd rather have pie or pagan any day.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pie's going
to need to hit himself out of that paper sack first
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are we talking
2006 Jones or 2007 Jones?  I could live with version 2006, but he's regressed as much as anyone I can recall seeing. Well, maybe except Barrett.

by jazzypete on Jul 6, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bruce
a couple questions if you don't mind:
  1. My opinion is that Hendry is often less than truthful, much more so than your average GM. I won't ask you to address that, but do you think he is telling the truth about being a buyer, and do you think he has the authority to decide if they are buyers? Do you think they will be able to sign anyone with money due after this year (i.e. Griffey)?
  2. Do you think anything will be done to address the catcher situation? We discussed today that while you can live without great offensive production if they are great defensively, Bowen and Hill ahve been abysmal offensively (nad have a long track record of not hitting), and are only solid defensively to my eye. If the Cubs are buyers, it would be nice to see them buy something there.
Thank you if you have time to answer.

by jazzypete on Jul 6, 2007 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'll be interesting
to see how Marquis pitches tonight after a great outing the last time.
I like the lineup also. Should score some runs.
GO CUBS GO!!!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 5:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pinella on pregame show...repeats himself
Backtracks, talks in baseball cliches 101..."got just enough runs to get the job done,'' "let's hope we get a well-pitched ballgame'' etc...it would help if the interviewer (Santo just joins in a love=fest, replaced this week by Corey Provis) asked more probative/interesting questions some I'd like to ask:

*Do you feel handicapper with a roster including 3 players who rarely are used in key spots (Jones, Izturis, Eyre)?
*Would you like more offense from your catchers?
*What is the plan with Felix Pie?? Why isn't he playing more?
* Have you ever played or managed in a weaker division in your life? What weaknesses do you see among the other five teams, as well as your own team, at his point?

ETC...here comes the fave: What about the lineup...

by writerinwrigley on Jul 6, 2007 5:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The "pre-game chat"...
is always a puffball piece. Most players/managers will never willfully submit themselves to a one on one where real questions are asked.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you think Pinella
would say if asked how he would make the roster move to carry the 12 pitchers he wants? Especially when Dempster comes off the DL.
I am very curious as to how this will happen.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Transcript in my head...
Reporter(Me): So Lou...what moves are we likely to see in th...(interrupted by Lou)

Lou: I tell you what moves your likely to see! You know that chubby, shoulder shrugging waste in the pen? What's his name again? Eear? Whatever, anyway I'm having Hendry send him and Cesar somewhere else. We're calling up a couple kids.

Me: Where exactly are you...(interrupted again)

Lou: I don't care where he sends them! To the store for a case of beer! Key-riced! Do you think I give a rat's ass where they go? I want some PLAYERS on this roster, and I want them NOW! We'll go through our entire Minor League system if we have to!

Me: (gulp)

Lou: We're done here...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess
Pie probably goes back to Iowa.

by Bruce Miles on Jul 6, 2007 5:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Even though
they keep saying he's staying? I would guess he is the odd man out also and would benefit the most from more AB's in Iowa.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They may be changing their thinking
Lou said today it's up to the organization to see if Pie should stay here or get ABs in the minor leagues. He said Pie probably needs ABs at game speed, but it doesn't sound at all like Lou feels Pie can excel at this level _ at least not at this point.

by Bruce Miles on Jul 6, 2007 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting.
As always, thanks for the info Bruce.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pie
really doesn't have anything else to prove in the minors. He needs to be facing major league pitching at this point.
The I-Cubs are My Cubs

by HoffPowahhh on Jul 6, 2007 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Pie.
It's just hard to justify AB's when he is struggling. I know he needs AB's to get out of his slump, one of the ultimate Catch 22's, but that means you take the bat out of a hot hitters hand.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pie...
should just stay in CF and catch everything he can. Bat him 8th and let him learn. Let Pagan start a few games here and there as needed. I would much rather see him take his lumps this year and watch the next great defensive CF develop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right
And having automatic outs at the 8 spot from our catchers puts even more pressure on the top 7 to swing the bat well, which he has not. But given our options in center, I think he needs to be there...at least more often than he has been, splitting more time with Pagan.
For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by HoffPowahhh on Jul 6, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point.
Do you think that he would benefit from more AB's in AAA or do you think it'd kill his confidence?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish ballplayers weren't such fragile creatures
Everyone worries that their "confidence" will get broken and then their "feelings" will get hurt. I say good. Get pissed off if your not performing as well as you think you can. I don't piss and moan and pout if I don't do a good job @ work, why do we think they should?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would just hate
to see the kid get ruined. He was sent back already.
I do agree that players, in general, shouldn't be handled like fine china. I don't think that Pinella would do that either. If you get sent down there is a reason, good or bad.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this post is the EXAMPLE
Of how a fan thinks who has not experienced the actual competition with a sport. Confidence is always a fragile thing, it is the difference in the mind between reacting and thinking, anticipation and execution of talent and trying to respond.

Pie obviously has some mechanical flaws with his approach and execution at the plate and the competitors on the mound and opposing teams have idenitified this.

Putting him back in AAA will allow him to get his game straight and he will be back contributing this year.

Milw-09-24-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Jul 6, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ivywalls
you make a valid point. However, I know all too well the competition of sport having played D1 football for 5 years. I know how fragile confidence in an athlete is.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 7, 2007 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pirates cubs always a tough matchup
half my family pirates fans, half cubs fans.

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 6, 2007 6:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Eyes!
MY EYES!

Those Pirate uniforms are burning my eyes!

by Josh77 on Jul 6, 2007 6:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's the dilemma
If Lou feels, based on what he's seen as a hitting-coach-by-trade, that Pie is overmatched right now, he won't send the kid out there to fail and ruin his confidence. I suspect they'll make a decision soon.

by Bruce Miles on Jul 6, 2007 6:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know
who else would benefit at all from being sent down. I like Pie, but he would benefit the most from getting more AB's and hitting against AAA pitching.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd trust...
...this regime over the last one, hands-down, over the whole young-player thing. Baker talked a good game. Piniella seems to be trying to help the kids get better.

by Bruce Miles on Jul 6, 2007 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't agree
with you more. I know that it is early, but Lou and the boys have impressed thus far with the handling of young talent both at the MLB and minor level. It speaks volumes.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it has been
said numerous times, but with those uni's the Bucs look like McDonald's workers.
Bad, bad, bad...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the regular jerseys
are nice, why do they wear these.

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 6, 2007 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 --- 5 pitches
We're making it easy for them if we keep this up...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has Derrek hit a ball hard
at all the last 5 games?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

combine all 15 of his popups
and they might make it to the warning track
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-0 Milwaukee
Braun went yard
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Public Service Announcement for the night

Brought to you by the Committee for a better BCB.

Thank you.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

right on
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You live to post that picture.
Don't ya?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if i had that picture
i would too
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's the one
that decided black and yellow would benefit by being matched with red?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason's sinker looks like it's working...
that's a good thing. He's meat if it's not working.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis responds!
1-2-3 in 7 pitches.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7 pitches
not too shabby
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow ..3 down..
7 pitch inning for Marquis

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 6:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take this pace
For the rest of the night, only broken apart by a Soriano HR.  We'll be out of here in an hour.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, the brewers are up 4-0 in the first
they do a lot of that first inning mashing, reminds of the cardinals from a few years back.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MIL up 4-0 over Nats in the first
Whats up with the Brew crew and thumping those runs in the first inning

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 6:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4 ground outs 1 k
were again making a mediocre pitcher look like cy young. but its quite early
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OOOOhhhhh....
your complaining! I'm telling!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO negativity allowed!
you must cup the cubs collective jock (and not jones) at all times!
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Find a happy place...
Find a happy place, Find a happy place, Find a happy place, Find a happy place, Find a happy place, Find a happy place, Find a happy place.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

derosa sees more pitches than the first 4 combined
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but then k's
:-(
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

derosa saw more pitches in his atbat
then the top 3 in our order did in the first

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang..DeRosa should have protected
his plate on that inside fast ball

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pagan!
An Angelic hit!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta love pagan,
i hope he continues to get most of the starts.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey angel
there ya go
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This would be
a great time for a base knock

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone else notice
the funny way pagan runs? he's fast, but he could probably be faster if he didn't run with his back straight like that
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's just his wings...
folded up inside his jersey.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh....well then it does make sense now
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it bothers the hell out of me
every time he runs
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Methinks this game will be...
won and lost by our 5,6 and 7 hitters today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it too much
to ask for one of out catchers to get a hit?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
it is. they would rather watch 3 fastballs down the middle and walk back to the dugout
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

marquis should be hitting 8th
he has a better chance of getting a hit in this situation than bowen

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pagan is an awful baserunner
does the stupidest shit

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'd say he's worse than barrett was
and you cant be much worse than that
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad steal attempt
OUCH!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't understand our love affair
with stealing third. we have tried it way too often this year. yet, we rarely try to steal second. stupid.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Especially with 2 outs
There's just no reason to risk it!!!

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is Lou callin those?
or was pagan feelin lucky?
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by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou and Alan are too...
smart baseball men. I shudder to think that steal was "called" from the dugout.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Lou should have a word with Angel?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Inexcusable
Pagan has done that crap WAY too much this year.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are we all done wondering...
why the Mets didn't keep him now? Lou...please put the only CF'er on this roster back in CF.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did. The CF's name is Pagán.
He shouldn't but can overrun the bases because he can hit. When Pie can hit a ball farther away than his last name translated to English, then he can play centerfield regularly.

(By the way, Pie means foot in Spanish.)

by Fraggin Judge on Jul 6, 2007 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maholm isup to a
Much better 30 pitches.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and now bowen leads off
instead of marquis. big mistake there.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah
so we only get 2 outs next inning. it's almost cheating
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

will Bowen
get 5 strikes in the same at bat?...to be continued
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by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why steal third?
The batter still has to get a hit to get home!  I know about a possible passed ball or wild pitch, but Geez!

by Saratoga on Jul 6, 2007 6:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well
with Bowen...the passed ball/ wild pitch is pretty much the only way you are getting home
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

very true
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugly start to the night
hopefully marquis can dominate.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

schuamburg
Anyone know how reliable the shuttle from schuamburg is. I'm making my first trip the 13th. I'm from dallas, and I'd rather not miss a minute.

by allstar on Jul 6, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

never taken the schaumburg shuttle
but the night/weekend bus from devry is great, and easy in/out if you're driving into town...

by bobby h on Jul 6, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially with
Bowen up. Did Pagan think Bowen would see anything other than a fastball? AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh.
bay up. this is not good.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this could be bad
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pagan
I don't have this game on TV.  Did it appear Pagan was running on his own or was it a call from the bench?  Anyone see Pinella's face after the play?

by Saratoga on Jul 6, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This would be the time...
to not suck.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

big k

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 down
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5-0 brewers
man, they hit a lot of homeruns.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that formula
never worked for the cubs...maybe it will stop working for the brewers???
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully
maybe if prince eats himself to death
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well..they lost 3 straight..
so probably they are due for a good game

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they live and die off it
which is why they lost 3 of 4 to the pirates, buz they weren't going yak at all
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cuz, not buz
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew
that ball was smoked

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, he might get out of this
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Have faith, my young
(but misguided in college choice) apprentice
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i will
my old, and misguided nebraska, master
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Jason
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least the pitcher's up
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they shit you not
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would never...
your my favorite turd!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, that sucks
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah. ugly start to the night.
cardinals will probably dominate as well.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm not worried about the cards
until they get carpenter and edmonds back and healthy
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they are only 2 behind us in the loss column
without those 2 and a number of other guys. im definately worried about them. the fact theyve remained this close to us with a bunch of fill-ins says something to me

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the sinkers not sinking...
he'll get hard all night, if he keeps that pitch up near the belt.

by bobby h on Jul 6, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sinker's that don't sink...
are like women that don't cook. They get hit HARD.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it is officially the second half i guess
marquis is suppose to pitch like shit now

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yup
i guess lilly wont be far behind, either
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by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fastball right down the middle
Even a pitcher can crush that meatball.  Ugh.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i just about to say
dont give him any phat pitches just cuz he's a pitcher.
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

starters need some
mental toughness lately...which is odd since we keep winning is spite of some bad starts
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here comes the automatic out
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Your too negative..
why would you say that? Bowen is only 0-20. Your too negative.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow
i rescind anything wrong i've ever said about bowen.
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think
they would put that on the back of his jersey?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you say why, i say why not
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as am i
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice double
for Bowen.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-21...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pagan SUCKS!!!!
Of course Bowen gets a hit.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ALRIGHT
what a idiotic choice by maholm

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dumb move Maholm....
that was Cub-like.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thats why they're the pirates
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its kind of depressing
to see such a once proud and prosperous franchise that was the model for hard-played fundamental baseball has been turned into a circus of AAAA players.

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 6, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Make them Pay Fonzie!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

look at that
so without pagan's sudden lapse in brain activity, the game would be 2-2 now
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great baserunning by marquis
good job soriano

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the pitcher has more sense
on the basepaths than the centerfielder. thats not normal, is it?
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is for the Cubs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CUBS SCORE!!!
SAFE AT SECOND!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like to watch my flyballs!!!!
Everyone stand and admire them, they are very beautiful!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-2
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol
was that an air horn?

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 6, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what the hell was the horn
in the middle of fontenot's swing?

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

neifi perez
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TIE GAME
I'm so used to those WP's HURTING us!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ALRIGHT
really good baserunning this inning by marquis. pagan take note

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis!
Such the athlete.  Tied the game singlehandedly!
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
great block

by BuckyisaCubbiesFan on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL...
Did you see their Barrett miss the ball?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Enter this into the lexicon..
Barretting - the act of butchering a fundamental task.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
if someone is mowing your lawn, and doing porrly, just say, "hey, stop barretting my lawn!"
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You got it.
Jason...stop barretting this game!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at work...
I am gone for 5 minutes and it looks like I missed everything...INCLUDING A BOWEN DOUBLE (I was in the restroom, but after seeing that I think I need to go back)
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no bathroom breaks
during cubs baseball
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you weren't in the restroom
for the Bucs runs, go back into the restroom...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for sure!
once my legs go numb, I should be able to ride it out for the duration 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 6, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good inning to tie this back up
cmon marquis 1-2-3 now

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so Marquis socred
from 2nd on a wild pitch???
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by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He advanced to 3rd on...
Fonty's ground out to 1st.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please
go back to the bathroom. Pleae?!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's IT SUE!
double Poop!
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jul 6, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No...
But he could HAVE.
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jul 6, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's how you answer back Jason...
way to regroup after that last inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did the ump
just call to the Cubs pen?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was only going to enforce the mercy rule.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Hill just Replace Bowen?
I could have sworn that Pat Hughes said that Hill was setting up behind home plate just now?
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 6, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

for the love of god
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good god
could we please get some starting pitching from one of you guys not named carlos

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I had to check that
I can't believe it's been that long, especially considering how much winning the Cubs have done

by vegascubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dont know
i cant remember. dont recall anyone hitting one out at washington. this teams has little power

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason...
stop barretting this game!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That would have been a HR...
in 125 phonebooths.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason, sir, we
can't score two ever inning. Or can we?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bright Side...
They were only solo shots.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we are going to need a lot of runs
if we want to win tonight. probably atleast 8

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason must
have been watching the Sox game and thought this was softball night...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how many times have the cubs
faced this maholm guy?
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by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think 3
and they've lost every time.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like we'll be back to...
5.5 back after tonight boys...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we're only 2 runs down
it's the 4th inning... chill.

by vegascubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With our slumbering offense...
2 is the new 6.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If
you havent noticed, its only the 4th inning

by tizzle on Jul 6, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

called 3rd strike on pagan
how often do our hitters fail to protect the plate on 2 strikes..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Twice this inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone watching on TV
tell me if the riot is sporting any sweet pubescent facial hair this evening?
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

swing
when the ball crosses the plate with 2 strikes please. nothing worse than a looking K

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

really...
i get more annoyed when they swing at first pitch junk and hit a weak groundball or popup.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true
they both really suck.

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is just plain ridiculous..
Our offense isn't aggressive enough and this whole HR slump is making matters a lot worse. PITS has 2 homers already for crying out loud and Maholm isn't as better as the cubs hitters are showing him to be.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

teams
dont win 11 of 13 without being aggresive at the plate

by tizzle on Jul 6, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Oakland
win 20 in a row in 2002?

Oh, you said 11 out of 13.  You can win 20 in a row with plate discipline, but not 11 out of 13.

by Josh77 on Jul 6, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Wilson's bat just went farther...
than most of the balls we've put into play tonight.

P.S. nice boot Theriot.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just give
this lineup a chance to settle in and see Maholm the next time through the order. 4-2 will not be the final.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll agree with you..
The pirates will tack on at least 2 more runs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW
You went that route...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game is not at at all over yet..but
it just doesn't feel good to see -
  1. Repeated Starting Pitching failures..
  2. Base running gaffes
  3. DLee's weak Ground outs
  4. Starting pitchers issuing all those 'innocent' walks
etc etc.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Halfway over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Pirates announcers
just blamed the Brewers sluggish performance on the players being kept awake by being in the same hotel as a bunch of people dressed up as animals for Anthrocon.

The Cubs changed hotels when they found out.  So what's our excuse tonight?

by Josh77 on Jul 6, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe
Marquis could dress up like a furry, pink otter.

by Josh77 on Jul 6, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha ha! Furries are funny
and a bit deranged...sorry to anybody who is a furry here
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon bats
nothing smells runs like 8-9-1. i guess it got us 2 last time somehow

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT!, the Cubs are losing 4-2 in the 4th?
They can't ever have a defecit, EVER!  They must win every single game. Period.  Season's over, let's give up...
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what I'm talkin' about!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow
you said it, ha

by tizzle on Jul 6, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its not about winning and loosing..
its about how we win and how we loose.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You guys realize
The Cardinals are only two behind us in the loss column?

They are NOT out of this thing either.

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

by TheEman on Jul 6, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not worried
about anyone behind us, because if they can catch us that means we couldn't catch the teams ahead of us in the first place.

by Josh77 on Jul 6, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And this should happen around...
July 30th.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they've got their mojo working as well...
get into major jams, get the double play. they have a way of slipping out of trouble. take yesterday, there's no way they should have won that game, but they get 5 double plays and in clutch spots. same thing happens tonight in the first. they get in a major jam, bonds up, turn a great double play, only give up 1 run. that's how the cardinals win, defense bailing out the pitcher over and over again.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree
they could be even with us by the break. they are far from out of it

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when will bowen
get his next hit?? my guess is july 14th

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not whether you win or lose...
it's whether you win.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We sure are running out of innings...
to stage the "comeback".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well...you can't win every game.
i think this one's over as well, but i'm not down on this team. we've been tearing it up. bad night tonight, but we might luck into something. perhaps floyd will find the river.

anyway, even if we lose tonight, we'll have a chance at 2 out of 3.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need another bat somewhere in this lineup
too many easy outs in our lineup and not near enough power

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, too bad that griffey news didn't pan out
it would be nice to slot him in the 3-hole, move dlee to 2.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he sure would
i wish they wouldve taken rich in the deal. his era is something like 5.50 in his last 10 starts. he is not fooling anybody the second time around a team faces him. not a good sign for the second half

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn...you are right
because the Pirates Pen is one of the best in baseball (if not the best).  Sure hope we don't run into those guys, oh boy, scary
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

braun with another homer
hes really good

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they've hit 4 homeruns tonight
it just seems like they've got a handful of guys having career years. when that happens, you're gonna win a lot of games. still, we're within striking distance, and we don't have anyone that's having a career year.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4-6 run inning?
We haven't had one of those 4-6 run innings lately?  Today seems like a nice night for one.

by ak123 on Jul 6, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My prediction for next inning:
Fontenot: leadoff double
Lee: HR
Ramirez: HR

Then Neifi is cleared of all wrongdoing because his sample was mistakenly mixed up with Prince Fielder's.

by vegascubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And then Osama turns himself in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey...
let's not get personal. I faithfully tithe to my church and work the soup-line every thanksgiving. I also cheer when we so something good, and complain when we do something bad. I silly that way.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santoswoodenlegs turns into a real boy!
or a pair of legs, or something
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once my wife put her hand on my knee...
and I turned into a motel.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok ok ok I'm here
The Cubs will begin the rally after a great play in the field.

The Cubs will beat this team!!!

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What took you so long?
We were starting to think we my lose this one.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JASON
COME ON!!
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come Jay
Flow with it
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

christ
get him out hes been getting rocked all night

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay
Keep it 5 the cubs ahve a 6+ in them today!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

its too bad theres not a starting pitcher
available somewhere. outside of z i dont feel comfortable at all when anyone else takes the mound, espcially marquis and hill

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what about lilly,
that guy can't get a ground ball out. he frightens me.

but marmol is nails. offense is going to have to carry this team if they are going to compete.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I quote...
"offense is going to have to carry this team if they are going to compete."

This is reason to worry...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and thats what scares me
our offense takes weeks off at a time and have a hard time plating more than 2 or 3 games for a week or so. i agree with marmol i love him. and with lilly, im scared as hell when he pitches too. basically we have an ace, maybe a #3 (lilly) and 3 #5's. can you imagine whats its going to be like with no zambrano next year. scary

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well... if they don't sign zambrano
and they don't trade him--but just let him go--yeah, then we are screwed.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

which is probably what will happen
because that seems pretty cublike

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep
marquis and lilly pitched out of there ass in april and may and now they are coming back to earth. our starting pitching is getting worse by the week

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The joys of being a pessimist...
Your either always right...or pleasantly surprised.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5-2 Pirates
Okay so the Cubs need to get busy and begin flexing the winning muscle!!!!

Someone in the line up will something good.

Hell I'm willing to go with JJ. The players feel for him!!

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man, he just can't stop the damage.
i'd leave him in there, spare the pen.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bye Jason
hello Sean
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is probably
not the time to bring this up...
Do you think that with C.D. and L.M. giving up on Marquis that this should have been a HUGE SIGN?!!!
I'm sure he has many great outings left, he may even be WS MVP, but WTF...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who?
we all know marquis is a .500 pitcher at best. that's what he's giving us. he's way outperformed my expectations.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry
Yes I meant Dave...
Not focused. Forgive me.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry
I meant Chris Duncan and Leo Mazzonie(sp)
I was spitting nothing but frustration.
He has been a great surprise so far, but he does bring a track record...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maddux has been a huge Marquis supporter
he seems to know about pitching
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope that he's right.
I like Jason. Just not sure we can turn him around...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 6, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me guess
if they lose this game the season is over....right?

by tizzle on Jul 6, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The season was over...
when we didn't gain any ground on the Brewers when they went 10-21 or something like that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well
obviously its not over, look at the standings, simple as that

by tizzle on Jul 6, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason must be done
The starters had a pretty good run lately sans Jason Marquis. He even won his last game.

The pen must keep things in line!

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ummmm no
rich hill has an era of over 5 in his last 10 starts

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i really dont understand how you are
so optimistic about this team, i mean its the cubs, not the angels/twins/red sox
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 6, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aaaaannnnddd i'm done watching this game.
Bye guys, have fun with the rest of the game. I do hope we come back and win. Seriously. I do.

Enjoy raking me over the coals while I'm gone!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill, Marquis and Marshall
are pitching really bad in that order. Our offense saved our SP and bullpen in the last few games and with it struggling ..we are in trouble

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D Lee....
Your due
"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 6, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

when do you guys think dlee will hit his next
homerun? i mean seriously 6 homeruns past the half way point. its beyond ridiculous. we need a real #3 hes more of a 2 hitter.

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, he should just take the suspension already
i've never seen him look so feeble, and ward looked really good at first last night. now's the time, take a spell d.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DLee's power has dropped from
warning track power to infield power..
He is slowing morphing into Rob Bowen

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know its really concerning
hes becoming very mark grace like.

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll hit
it when he hits it. Worrying about it won't make it happen any sooner.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well not worrying about things..won't do us any
good either. We badly need our #3 hitter to hit with some power. We can only have so many automatic outs.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, let me
know ig worrying solves anything.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its called discussion
not worry. you should join in sometime

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well sorry sue
i thought that was the purpose of this forum was for discussion.

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not if you're
gonna say things that Sue doesn't like.  Then the topic is off limits.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand
the frustration. It just gets repeated in every game thread. I wish there was something we could do but there isn't. If we are frustrated imagine hoe Derrek feels.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's just not producing runs
People are freaking out about our catchers, but the problem with this offense right now is Derrek Lee not driving in any runs.  If he doesn't wake up soon this team will be in real trouble.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he needs to take his 5 games now
he's not helping anything. D Ward is a better option right now, he doesn't pop every other pitch up
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how many homers did he have
at this point last year? i'd say close to 6
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

looked it up
he had 4 by this time last year. in 3 less months of baseball
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he almost did
missed a homer by a foot or so. the pirate announcers thought it was gone

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD
that juuuust missed. damnit damnit damnit

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pagan hit a bomb
that looked fair and was hooking bad and just missed hitting the foul pole for a 3 run homer

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah. well, that sucks.
it was better not knowing.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Warning track?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow... what could've been
in other news... watching FSN Pittsburg is SO much better than that of MESN.
'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 6, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shyte....
Cubbies need some runs....
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pagan's foul shot at least provided some
excitement outside of tonight's lame duck offense. Maholm is pitching real bad but unfortunately we have nothing to show on the board.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i thought that was gone for
sure no doubt about it

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sean Gallagher got quite the picture
on Gameday
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man this is tough
Just cannot get the breaks. It also didn't help that Marquis was 2nd half Cardinals Jason Marquis tonight. He really is a 1st half pitcher. He must not have known the first half goes through this weekend.

by bloomerang on Jul 6, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we should have tried and signed a deal
for half the money that was for the first half only. he'd definately be worth the money then

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and then sign a 2nd half pitcher
who blows in the first half
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He had a bad outing, that's it
Last time out, gave up one 1-run HR and that's all.  

He gave up a few too many tonight and he got pulled, and now he gets a nice long break over the All-Star game.  Would I have liked to have seen a better outing from him?  Absolutely, but that's all it was; a bad outing

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

by DTJchris on Jul 6, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well
he only has 1 win since may 9th. so its not just one bad outing. i know win-loss doesnt mean anything. but he had plenty of chances to win a game during that stretch. see the atlanta game when we gave him 4 runs in the top of the first and he gave them all back plus 2 more by the 2nd. he hasnt been pitching very good since early may and it definately is a concern with his second half track record

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matt Murton would not stand
for these fudgeups playing like this. call him up!!
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone catch any of that...that....that....
sox and twinkies fiasco today??

Geesh....hard to believe that was one of if not THE best BP in the league two years ago...

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2/3 over the Cubs need to make hay
I feel they have a good streak in them this game once the pitcher sits down!!

Optimism is always present during a Cubs game. If you're not then you need to rethink about following the Cubs.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2003 killed our optimism, remember??
also those last two weeks of 2004
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or get used to being let down
an awful lot of nights

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Optimism is always present during a Cubs game
Hey....how 'bout....the "opti-Cubs"?
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looking at the big picture
The Cubs stand for everything that is the underdog and is basically American.

So Yeah. I am alway optimistic but I am also not drinkinng the blue cool aide.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe you need to rethink
whether you should be telling other people what to do and how to think.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I said rethink
Not "think this way"

I am taking a leap of faith thinking your Cub fans.

Doesn't sound much like it to me sweety.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bad defense, bad pitcing, bad baserunning
bad hitting. all are on display tonight. yuck

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yupp..
that's why its more than winning or loosing..they are just looking lost over there..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we know
why Fontenot will never be an every-day player despite his bat.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot will never be an every-day player
I would tend to think that he will....
Remember he's just a kid that's still cutting his teeth.

Give 'em time...

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually
he's pretty old.   I'd hardly call him just a kid.  His defense sucks.  Kind of important for a second baseman.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The end of 2004
was miserable. Almost worse than 2003.

Wait what am I saying? Nothing was worse than 2003. Derrek Lee was so fucking good for the Marlins.

by bloomerang on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and juan pierre
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

siiiiigh
this game is over. back to 5.5 back of the brewers. definately not a good effort tonight.

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's PNC.
The place must be evil.

The Brewers NEVER win there (something like 19-40 in its history), and now the Cubs are suffering the same fate.

by NTNgod on Jul 6, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not our night tonight.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh boy
We look much like we did during the 6 game losing streak. Fuck, and Milwaukee is going to win tonight too. Back to 5.5.

by bloomerang on Jul 6, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone, please
grab Rothschild a Manzere!

by bloomerang on Jul 6, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe its like baseball diarrhea
and they lose all of it tonight and come back for 2 clean wins headin into the break
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They need a spark
They seem flat or something

a refocusing tool.
A great play, effort or ....something.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or the game to end
and get it out of their heads. come back tomorrow ready to play
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They've been
on the road since Sunday and Len and Bob said their plane got in early this morning so that might explain some of their lucklaster performance.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

their plane got in early this morning
Yep...late arrival fatigue...
Happens to da Bulls sometimes, eh Sue?  :-)  (wink)
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds good
to me.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ack
"lackluster". Should always read before posting.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahh ..that very well explains..
Marquis serving meat balls, Lee's weak ground outs, Pagan getting caught stealing 3rd base, Fontenot booting any easy ground ball that very well could have ended the inning for gallagher etc..

Oh wait we have seen all those before so many times this season so far...

by cubsnlinux on Jul 6, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding?
Pittsburgh is like a 4 hour DRIVE from Washington, DC.  Gimme a break.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going
by what Len said that their plane got in early this morning.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the Cubs
are playing badly because they're worn out by the 45 minute flight between Washington and Pittsburgh then something is really wrong.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mean
being worn out by just the flight. There are other factors to consider too.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?
Being on the road for 5 whole nights sleeping in 5-star hotels?  If a baseball team can't travel on a short road trip to Washington and Pittsburgh, two cities close to each other and in the same time zone (and not very far from Chicago I might add), then something is really wrong.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not ever
having done that myself I can't say how draining or not it would be.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I've never
played major league baseball, but I've certainly traveled quite a bit and believe me traveling first class from Chicago to Washington then to Pittsburgh isn't draining at all for someone who's used to traveling (which every member of the team of course is).  In short, that excuse is total bullcrap.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's nice
that we can each have our own opinions.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes
That makes me so happy.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

more like 6, but still short
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 7, 2007 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this guy
bowen, where did they find him? he is amazing

by CZ38 on Jul 6, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

future HOF
no doubt. best bat i've ever seen
If Jesus went to college these days, he would go to Notre Dame

by NDcubsfan on Jul 7, 2007 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dang .. whats up with them cubs
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jul 6, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus -
The Brewers put Hall on the DL with his ankle boo-boo....

That could really be an ace in the hole for the Cubs..

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ummmm.....
Did that inning just happen?

by bloomerang on Jul 6, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a 1 minute inning
impressive cubs you never seize to amaze me

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paul Maholm looks like Cy Young
I think he threw 3 pitches in that inning. That is Dusty-ball

by bloomerang on Jul 6, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just watched Mickey Morandini ..
.. during Kerry Wood's 20K game park those hits into the rain. Boy do I miss Kerry
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jul 6, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Dandy Little Glove Man
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 6, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The breaks are beating the boys
The Cubs need to play through this without beating each other up.

The Cubs will get the breaks again.

I mean we've seen some pretty horrible losses already. we are still due.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we are still due
Agreed...
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

.. and Rod Beck was getting ready for the 9th
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jul 6, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha eyre is in
its funny whenever he pitches you know we have thrown in the towel for the night. cant blame lou here at all just think its funny that thats what his role has come to.

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mop up guy in lost causes
.... is what Brenly just said about Scott Eyre...  I think he agrees with you!!
"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 6, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss ole Rod ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jul 6, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Scott E.
Regain that, what you have lost!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think eyre is about
238 burgers past being an effective pitcher again. the words "exercise" and "conditioning" just arent in his vocabulary and it is showing this year

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where did you come up with...
238???
"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 6, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha i dont know
seemed like the right amount of burgers at the time i guess

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I call DP!!!
6-4-3
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not our night
We have our two best throwin tomorrow and sunday. Wondering one thing though. With lefty going, wonder why Theriot......shit it doesnt matter. Not our night. Leave it at that.

by louslovechild on Jul 6, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I call Cubs win..... 8-7!!
Optimistic maybe, but we have a potent offense!!!
"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 6, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they can do it .. this lineup can do it
but man they gotta get hot NOW
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jul 6, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

would be great
i just dont see it happening tonight. tonight is just one of those nights where we have little energy and are playing bad baseball. need to win these next 2 and go into the break on a good note and above .500

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats what his role has come to.
Benny!
There you go with that neg stuff again....

I really don't think Lou is throwing in the towel, or that Eyre is the "surrender" pitcher...

C'mon dude...

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are you serious???
then why isnt eyre put into any other game unless we're behind by 4 or more. name the last game he has pitched when this hasnt been the case. even brenly was just saying the same thing on the telecast. some of you people i swear. its not being negative its juts what the situation is

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i would like to know the last
time he pitched in a really meaningful, tough situation? please let me know. he proved against the rockies that pitching with a 5 run lead going into the 9th was too much for him to handle. so know his role is to come in when we are getting killed so he cant blow a lead only make it worse

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

his role is to come in when we are getting killed
Dang, Benny...You should be the coach...
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all i was saying
is thats what his role has come to. and you said to quit being negative. my point was that i wasnt being negative but instead its just the reality that that's his role

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice DP
"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 6, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
I didn't call it exactly but we'll take it ...right?
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes... Call something else!!
"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 6, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone feel a solo shot?
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Top of the order
Now or never...er...tomorrow.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Double is my call
"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 6, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats a start!
"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 6, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOM!!
"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 6, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great at bat!!
Fonz!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you guys hearing what these Pitts commentators
are saying about Larussa?
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no what?
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love theRiot
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was fontenot
Yeah...I always mention the other "OT" when one of them does well...

C'mon Benny....pay attention!!    :-)

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a little something...
lets go dlee

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Its Time...
For D-Lee
"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 6, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Start the marry go round!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Lee can hit a ball
hard this game won't be a total waste.  C'mon Derrek!

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

COOL!! mully is gone....maybe we can drill..
...their pen...
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good
D Lee likes fresh meat!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

calling 2 run double
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like your style
"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 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on D Leeeeeeeee....
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good AB
"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 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Derek - 1 time here baby.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

9-15,,,, 5 homers.... LEAVE HIM IN...
"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 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oooppssss....
Bases jacked folks....NO OUTS...
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good ab by dlee
cmon aram drive something

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's that 6 run inning right here
I can feel it.  It's Rami time.  He owns PNC.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 6, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll start with one!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pit viper snake bite
Am Ram has been bitting them since he left.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya think the Cubs
can come up with a run or two?  They've been awful in this situation all year...

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They've been awful in this situation
Well, if they blow this - it'll be all YOUR fault then...    :-)
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going for
the reverse jinx.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh baby...and they're getting ready to send in
Dumb-ass-o Marte against us...

GOTTA feel good ab out THAT!

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Aram wearing him down.
I love how he really works in these situations.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Jul 6, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's one....4 to go...
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7-4
"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 6, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

never say never...
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 down, 4 to go
"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 6, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get me a double pagan
"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 6, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

okay inching closer
Keep the pressure on.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN!!!!
"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 6, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take a single or better!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

okay
That is the fight that the Cubs have!!

It might be to late but we have an inning to get it done. Starting with Theriot.

Just like the Brewers game.....hummm?!

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 run double by molina
off taguchi's head. 4-0 giants

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my bad
it hit in the web of his glove and fall out. it looked like it went off his head a la conseco in real time

by bennyha on Jul 6, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Capps is flawed
He's young and has more blown saves ahead!!1
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nevermind
no longer a save situation

by vegascubsfan on Jul 6, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wuertz....
Bummer...give it right back...
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Len
just indirectly mention that he read Al's post on the Police concert?
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 6, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i heard him say something
about reading cubs blogs yesterday and was a bit suspicious. what did he say?

hey, quit lurking len. sign up.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I must have missed Len's comment.
What did he say?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 7, 2007 4:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay WuertZ
Stand up and be a man!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay 2 down get him!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other news...
Eyre's ERA is under 7!!!!!

by Kirbyk70 on Jul 6, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!!!!!!
Okay so we have 3 outs to play with.

Theriot, Bowen ward then the top 'o' the order!

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"built to bash"
depite len and bob and others cuonstantly preaching this early in the year, the cubs are 11th in the NL in HR's...not that I don't like the way the cubs have been scoring this year, but a little more power (read DLEE) would be nice
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Riot!!
"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 6, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about?
Bowen is a double 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 6, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bowen has been working w/ Perry
I hopoe it starts showing!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This game
seems like it taking forever.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's because
it is!
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Jul 6, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Death usually does for the wicked!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great rally plan...
Bowen and Hill... back to back...
"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 6, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we have some retards
in this team . . .

by CZ38 on Jul 6, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how does he use both catchers
this is one of the worst moves i've seen lou make all year. the catchers back to back when ward, floyd, jones, etc. are all on the bench.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marte is usually effective against LHB
The whole non-catcher bench was LHB.

by NTNgod on Jul 6, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow...
time to go against the books lou.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marte in 2007 vs. LHB
.095/.095/.191

With Pie, Jones, and Floyd - there were few good options.

by NTNgod on Jul 6, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then, lou should have known that
and used his pinch hitters earlier.

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No offense
But Lou has forgotten more about baseball than you'll ever know.  He managed this game just fine.  The players didn't play well and they lost.  It's not the manager's fault every time the Cubs lose.

by cubsbak on Jul 6, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was
an ugly game all around for the Cubs. They will regroup and get them tomorrow night.
I love the way this team is playing right now.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...
We'll get 'em tomorrow.
I like the pitching matchup too....should stack up to a W for the Cubs.
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The bucks are due for a loss...
...and the Cubbies will be happy to oblidge.
Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

god, and it looks like pie's gonna
get sent back down. man, it didn't take long for the club to squash my excitement. what the hell was lou thinking in the ninth?

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Live another day
Get'um tomorrow boys!!!!

The race is long and it's only half way. there is much to much winning left to win.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 6, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You guys realize
that we can't win them all, right?  We'll go after em tomorrow!

by ar_hawkins on Jul 6, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO CUBS!!!!!!!

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 6, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even try to win.....??????
The only god damn bats he has on the bench are all leftys. Floyd. Jones. Ward. Pie. This against a side arm slinging left hander. He through at them the best righties he had. Those righties just happen to suck. Izturis-sucks. Bowen and Hill suck (at the plate). When we got rid of Barrett we knew what we were getting. Defense, Defense, Defense. Oh, and by the way, our starting catcher had one of our two extra base hits.

We are a better team defensively with them. The answer to tonight's defeat is not the weak hitting cather's spot, it is the fact that we are now 8-13 against left handers and that is that.

We lost. That is going to happen. I am pissed that we only found 4 runs on 6 hits against a crappy team, but once again everyone here wants to question Lou, and it is getting old. He got us here, so shut the hell up.

by louslovechild on Jul 6, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Your langauge is bothering me
Al would you please put a stop to it?

Thank you.

by MrDurdenclone on Jul 6, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bizzarro world....
I've been noticing, as of late, that the Cubs and Sox have been "sort of" mirroring themselves...

i.e. when one team wins, the other does too.
When one loses, the other does too....

The Cubs just ended the game with the bucks catching a line drive to SS, then throwing out the runner who left second for a DP.

Now - to begin with - that EXACT play doesn't happen all that often.

And for me to flip over to the sox game, just in time to see THE SAME PLAY against them by the twinkies....???

Kinda wierd, me thinks....

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually, it was another base running blunder.
Theriot was too far away from second base. He should had been more conservative because heis run, had he scored due to his big lead, wasn't going to tie the ballgame.

by Fraggin Judge on Jul 6, 2007 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant "should have been".
(Sorry for my language blunder.)

by Fraggin Judge on Jul 6, 2007 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bothering you??
Believe me if you want to be bothered by language, I have volumes of my repoitre that I have yet to tap into.

You are one of the "win every night or bash the team" a-holes that I have to continue to read each night. I come on this sight to read interesting insight on a baseball team I love, who happens to be playing better baseball than anyone in MLB right now. In fact they won 19 of 28 in June and led not only the National League, but all of baseball. Amazing how that happened and they still lost 9 games. That is nine days during the month of June that I had to read your witty commentary on how we need to move Soriano from the lead off, and Lou is an idiot.

That act is getting old. If you dont have anything worth while to contribute, I once again say "shut the hell up." Oh I am sorry, your sensitive ears. "Shut the heck up."

by louslovechild on Jul 6, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Small factual nitpick
Cubs actually went 17-11 in June (which is still a very good month, but not best in MLB -it was 5th- nor even the division)

by NTNgod on Jul 6, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was on a roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are killing me. I was trying to emphatically make a point that I am tired of the visitors on here with the loudest of mouths being the ones who having nothing good to say. But, I did read somewhere that they were 19 of there last 28, that may have been it. Sorry. I was really pissed.

Plus I spelled some crap wrong. Now that I look back  on that whirlwind of drivol I was writing, it wasnt as great as I thought it was.

DAMN! (Darn)

by louslovechild on Jul 6, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LLC - someone suggested to me the other night:
"ignore the troll"...

Eventually, people like that get what's due.

:-)

Hill for Buerle...."I'd buy THAT for a dollar!!"

by Bluelou on Jul 6, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?!
Pittsburgh?!  WTF?!  Damn.  I get home from the track and we got our butts kicks by Pittsburgh?!  I thought we'd gain some on the Brewers but they won and we got beat by Pittsburgh?!  Sheesh.  I was hoping to go into the break 1-1/2 games down.  Well, we'll get'em tomorrow!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." ~Gaylord Perry

by Jettero2112 on Jul 6, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's just part of the streaky nature of baseball
The Cubs gained on the Brewers .. because of the Pirates.

Now the Cubs gave a game back to the Brewers... because of the Pirates.

Just the way the season goes - the Pirates are on a mild roll lately at 7-3.

by NTNgod on Jul 6, 2007 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well
That was disappointing.  So much for momentum....
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Jul 6, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe we ...
win the next 2 and everyone will chill out a little.
Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jul 6, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The law of averages...
says that every team wins a game once in a while. The Bucs won with a solid pitcher tonight. Also, we keep taking ourselves out of the basepaths. Greetings, Ángel Pagán!

Anyway, all we need to do is keep winning these series. There are still two games to go!

Meanwhile, here's a link to an article about the Cubs' resurgence, from Sports Illustrated.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/john_donovan/07/05/cubs.secondhalf/index.html?eref=six tra_newsletter

by Fraggin Judge on Jul 6, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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