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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Wednesday 8/1, 7:05 CT

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The Cubs are doomed tonight. Everyone knows they can't hit lefthanders, and Moyer beat them last year right after the Phillies acquired him in late August (there! See? You can acquire useful players after July 31). Furthermore, Moyer's father-in-law is a well-known former college basketball coach and current broadcaster and he's also been known to rescue small children who accidentally fall into lakes and rivers.

Other than that, it's a warm, humid late-summer day in Chicago and the Cubs are within one game of first place and one-half game of the wild-card lead. Let's go get one of them tonight!

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Rich Hill
 R. Hill
Cubs		 vs. Jamie Moyer
 J. Moyer
Phillies
6-6 W-L 9-8
3.59 ERA 4.75
113 SO 80
41 BB 40
20 HR 19
vs. Phi -- vs. Cubs
Here's a fun exercise: Jamie Moyer will be 45 years old on November 8. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Cubs out of St. Joseph's University on June 7, 1984, and not long after made his debut with the Cubs' then-short season A team in the NY-Penn League in Geneva, NY. At that time his current rotation-mate Kyle Kendrick was not yet born -- he was born August 26, 1984. No current active Cubs were born after Moyer's professional debut, but Felix Pie was -- February 8, 1985.

Tempus fugit, as the ancient Romans might have said (and probably did, often).

Rich Hill is 0-2, 5.75 in two career starts vs. the Phillies. And he has to face Tadahito Iguchi, who is 3-for-5 with 2 HR and 6 RBI lifetime against him. Like I said, we're doomed.

This game is an all-cable, EI, Mediacenter extravaganza. Enjoy.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

MLB.com Gameday for the Mets/Brewers game

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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I agree about Moyer and his father both are saints
If someone has not been on the site for awhile they must be so confused.

by NIUcubbie on Aug 1, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's his father-in-law.
Jamie is married to Digger's daughter.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 1, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope
Sweet Lou starts one or two lefties today, which means playing Fontenot and/or Floyd rather than the guy with red hair.  I don't like the all-righty lineup.

by cubsbak on Aug 1, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Doomed
Yes we are doomed.  Last year Moyer fought back a flotilla of alien space ships that invaded the earth.  I hear that he bronzed one of the aliens he killed, and displays it in his living room.  A real stud.

by zevkalman on Aug 1, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jamie Moyer
is more amazing than 10 Chuck Norris' combined.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Aug 1, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

almost 20 years?
Almost 20 years since Moyer was a Cub?

Boy, time sure flies.

by rgonzale on Aug 1, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Among Moyer's Cub teammates...
... were Dennis Eckersley, Ed Lynch, Gary Matthews Sr., Davey Lopes, and some kid named Maddux.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 1, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is his Fleer BB Card worth anything?
Cuz I got a near mint one. Any takers?

by CubFaninNY on Aug 1, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a Jamie Moyer
saintly record (all his great deeds) that appears on two tablets that I found in a burning bush.  Is it worth anything?  :-)
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 1, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

also as I sidenote
 he Kills men by the hundreds. And if HE were here, he'd consume the English with fireballs from his eyes, and bolts of lightning from his arse
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Aug 1, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I get jokes
Ha!

by CarolinaCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Caray sighting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Lf2lNRysE

Off topic, but still a classic!

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 1, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man
what a deal on those pizzas

by tbizzle83 on Aug 1, 2007 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i heard that
moyer was the captin in 300. WE are screwed.  Also i will be at the game tonite with my fam. GO CUBS!!

by Kchance on Aug 1, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard
Moyer single handedly saved Seattle from that gut-wrenching team the Brewers by moving them to Milwaukee

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well,
We just need to hang in there until the old man gets tired in about the 3rd inning and then we can attack  No biggie

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jamie Moyers'
fitness regimen is such that he nevers tires. Before each game he runs a marathon, for which he conducts a pledge drive the previous night. All the money is donated to feeding needy children. He then throws a 300 pitch side session, afterwards announcing he's "nearly loose."
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but wait, there's more...
Moyer generated sufficiently huge thunderbolts to power all relief operations after the Christmas tsunami of 2004.

How, you may ask?  Two words.

Towel drills.

There's your shock and awe.

by TedAbernathy on Aug 1, 2007 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Old? Hardly...
Jamie Moyer doesn't get tired. He just acts like it to fill you false confidence and then humiliates you with an 84mph fastball that rides on the wings of angels.

by godhugh on Aug 1, 2007 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question
I believe that was not Jamie Moyer, but Tony Danza, in the beautiful film "Angels in the Outfield."

However, no one has ever seen Jamie Moyer and Tony Danza in the same place, so.......

by USCKB on Aug 1, 2007 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not looking good
I think Moyer might be a Hill to steep to climb over.

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 1, 2007 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Its going to take years
for this guy to be over the hill

by NIUcubbie on Aug 1, 2007 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"HILL" too steep...
Rich Hill pitching tonight.  Puntastic.

by Ryno8 on Aug 1, 2007 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please God
let the good Rich Hill show up tonight.

GO CUBS!!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lefties like 1-run games??
Anyone feel like law of averages will begin working in our favor when it comes to lefties? Early in the year, we were 2-12 in one-run games but those stats worked themselves out. I know the correlation doesn't exactly bear out but I think its more of an abberation that we're not hitting lefties. We'll come around as a right handed hitting team.  

By the way, looking at this month's schedule. I think we cool off with 15-13 month and then pick it up with the sub .500 crew in Sept. 88-90 wins!

by The Ryno and I Know on Aug 1, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree
were doomed! this team sux and we should of been a seller because we didnt make moves at the deadline. theres no way we can beat moyer or any other team for that matter because of our lack of players.
Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Aug 1, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Arnold Schwartzneger
were to do a new 'Droid/Robot action film

it would star Jamie Moyer

"The Moyernator"

would save earth from destruction.

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha!
Hurricane Katrina?!? I think not...

Jamie Moyer just sneezed while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

He is that awesome.

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 1, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HA HA!
LOL!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see
your trip to the keys was a success.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Aug 1, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arod history
my buddy just called to say he has an extra ticket for the yankees game!  hold down the fort here while i'm gone.

go cubs!

by Mr Snrub on Aug 1, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

won't happen tonight
I know. Stay home and watch the Cubs.

by CubFaninNY on Aug 1, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I see the names Hill and Iguchi...
...I think of that heartbreaking grand slam Iguchi hit off Hill immediately after the Barrett-Piersynski fight. And with Hill being wont to give up the home run ball, and sluggers like Rowand and Howard going to bat for this red-hot Phillies team, the Cubs stand little chance in tonight's contest. I suggest everyone from Lou on down cast himself on the shards of a broken bat to save face.

(See, I get the joke, too!)

Go Cubs!!!

Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 1, 2007 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

harry...
well seeing as we all have one goal in mind, and this clip obviuosly was taken one of the last times we accomplished a part of the goal...and its harry...i wanted to share...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16xyyuSc0tY&mode=related&search=

LET ME HEAR YA....GOOD AND LOUD...A ONE, A TWO, A THREE.....

"fly ball...and that wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth" ~ H.Caray

by sniddlycubbie on Aug 1, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jaime throws so slow
That even the home plate umpires can get the call right.
He was recently the  hands down winner of a poll of MLB players of which player through the softest. Knuckleball veteran Wakefield was a  DISTANT 2nd.

That said, he is a  GOD. He and his wife have 77 children and only 11 of them are adopted orphans from Darfur. The other 66 include 5 sets of quints, 4 sets of quads, 3 sets of triplets, 2 sets of twins and five "regulars" . Jaimie is so "prolific" that Mrs,
Digger Moyer has spent all but 42 days of the marriage pregnant.
Jaime has also used his powers to stop the rain in Seattle for two whole days when the mayor asked him too. He also personally polished the space needle every Sunday he was not on the road.

"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Aug 1, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With that many kids,
his wife is the GOD.  Maybe that's where he gets all his power from, and the ability to heal hurt puppies and kittens miraculously.
"We tried to set up a double play, and the shortstop doesn't play in the bullpen." Lou Piniella, July 4, 2007, discussing Young's GS

by gp1966 on Aug 1, 2007 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He throws
so slow the umpire dust the ball of instead of home plate while the ball is in motion.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Aug 1, 2007 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who
is this Jamie Moyer you all are talking about. Sounds like a real giving nice man.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Aug 1, 2007 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My crazy theory for the evening:
Tonight every guy in the Cubs lineup should pull out a bat that is one grade heavier than usual. That way they won't be as out in front of Moyer's pitches, and their timing won't be messed up tomorrow when they see a normal pitcher.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good idea
Sam. Just use Sorianos bat.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Aug 1, 2007 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come to
think of it. There used to be a Cub pitcher back in the 80's named Jamie Moyer. I wonder if this is his kid. He sure raised a heck of a person. Fine citizen he is.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Aug 1, 2007 5:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was Moyer's father
who pitched for the Cubs in the 1980s.  They've got the same name.

by Josh77 on Aug 1, 2007 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop yourself
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Aug 1, 2007 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups
 

 Philadelphia  
C. Roberson rf
T. Iguchi 2b
J. Rollins ss
R. Howard 1b
A. Rowand cf
P. Burrell lf
C. Ruiz c
A. Nunez 3b
J. Moyer p

 Chi Cubs

A. Soriano lf
M. Fontenot 2b
D. Lee 1b
M. DeRosa 3b
M. Murton rf
R. Cedeno ss
J. Jones cf
J. Kendall c
R. Hill p

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 1, 2007 5:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yowsa
really? ok, I guess Lou is gonna just gonna bring his A-lineup fer the afternoon game tomorrow.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing.
No Aram? Both Murton and Cedeno?
Not a good feeling, we'll see I guess.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 1, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any word on ARam?
He looked like he was in pain a few times last night, probably just giving him a rest.
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 1, 2007 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aramis
doesn't generally play a day game after a night game.  I think the idea is that Piniella would rather have Aramis play Thursday than tonight.

by Josh77 on Aug 1, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?
DeRosa 4? Cedeno starting?  I hope Lou knows something we don't...
"It's a pier 9 brawl!..."

by rrobinson on Aug 1, 2007 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to pile on, but...
...Fontenot instead of Theriot against the lefty?
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 1, 2007 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait what?
Rest Ramirez and Theriot on the same day and put Cedeno in the 6th spot?!  Is this some kind of 'lefty' lineup?  Looks like Hill needs to pitch a shutout.

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 1, 2007 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not the most fear inspiring lineup
but I am going to say 6 run easy.

by NIUcubbie on Aug 1, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ewwwww...yuck...where is ARam?
Not a very awe inspiring lineup with 2 guys who can't produce past AAA in there....why Cedeno and Murton? Those are 2 guaranteed outs!

by razzpunk on Aug 1, 2007 5:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Comment
That's a lie.  And you know it.  Murton most certainly did "produce" last year.   And more importantly, he's still young.  If you are looking at "past" performance, the oldest and crappiest veteran is going to have better stats than a young stud.

by frustratedfan on Aug 1, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou said
when there is a night game followed by a day game Ramirez will not play in the night game but will play in the day game the next day. He's just resting him to keep him fresh.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the
lineup. I guess Lou figures whoever he puts out there does not matter. No way anyone can hit this Moyer guy.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Aug 1, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Lou giving up? Is this lineup the ...
"I Give Up...Let's Go for a Split" lineup...not very confidence inspiring.

by razzpunk on Aug 1, 2007 5:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou has Tanya Harding hanging out
near the Phillies bullpen with a pipe in her hand.  Don't be surprised if Moyer pulls a "Nancy Kerrigan yell" and grabs his knee right before the game.  Lou has things under control.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 1, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For some reason the tribune website
says this game is on ESPN.  Was it originally supposed to be an ESPN game?

by cubsbak on Aug 1, 2007 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am afraid A-Ram is the new Bonds
He is shall we say a bit fragile. He basically no longer plays day games after night games. I suspect holding him back today was
a strategic decision that he would be better used tomorrow. Not sure on resting Theirot but Lou likes to juggle that lineup
"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Aug 1, 2007 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep
Sweet Lou mentioned he was gonna juggle the lineup and play his bench during this grueling stretch of 13 games in a row.  The Cubs don't have only two off-days in the long, grueling month of August.  I trust Sweet Lou to manage this ballclub.

by cubsbak on Aug 1, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The lineup reflects pitcher-batter splits
Jones and Kendall have faced Moyer the most (and Soriano) coming from the AL, and Jacque and Jason have done well against him, at least in terms of getting on base. Cedeno and Murton have both actually faced him and succeeded. Meanwhile Aramis is 0-5 against Moyer, Theriot is 1-6
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 1, 2007 5:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not saying
that's the only reason Ramirez is sitting - or the only reason behind Lou's lineup choices in general - but I bet it's one of them.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 1, 2007 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lineup knot heads
Some of the old science of coaching/managing is to:
A) When you start a lot of non regulars they often perform one game exceedingly well.

B) This makes sure that everyone in the dugout is playing regularly so you show up every day ready to play

C) It causes the team to play as a team especially when a star is down.

D) Aram must be sat at least once a week so he doesn't play more than three games in a row.

E) Theriot is not a real full time player so playing Cedeno once or twice a week is actually good for Theriot.

F) This allows Fontenot an opportunity to play.

G) It really screws up fantasy baseball stat heads

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 Aug 1, 2007 5:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno would be better off going to the plate
with no bat.

He would have a better chance of reaching first.  The pitching in the PCL must not be very good.

by MiniAndretti on Aug 1, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like it too!!
Esp. giving Jones a start against a soft-tossing lefty why not?

Seems he's going with "contact'' hitters maybe he knows something we don't...Philly could mash Lilly then it won't matter, of course.

Thought A-Ram would rest Thurs. day after night game deal...agree with playing Kendall after big hit last night and like getting Cedeno some PT, this kid was hot in minors gotta get him some AB's.

Ditto Murton like how Lou juggles sure a contrast from Durocher days when the same "regulars'' were trotted out every damn day...baseball folks have gotten smarter over the years, eh?

by writerinwrigley on Aug 1, 2007 6:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe
Lou figures that since Moyer throws so slow, that the AAA guys will be more used to the lack of heat.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looper gives up 5 in the first in Pittsburg.
all with two outs. The cardinals may be sneaking back in the race, but they're also one bad stretch from being out of it again.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 1, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ is
hitting .311 lifetime against Moyer...

Not sure I can stand to watch an entire game w/ Murton and Cedano. Are we in DesMoines?

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 1, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this game's over already with
cedeno and murton starting..  
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 1, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah why even play games
Just match lineups and determine the winner.  Heck if you don't think thats fair just use Accuscore.  Screw playing games

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who was it that wanted Arroyo ?
as part of a Griffey deal since  he was so good in the 2nd half?
Just gave up 7 in an inning and two thirds. Also VERY ugly night
so far for Looper and Wandy Rodriquez. Not likely they get past the third.
"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Aug 1, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

check the game logs again
reds let him throw 123 against the Cubs

same thing happened after he threw 130 against the padres

you'd think the reds would learn...

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it me or should tonights game
be called smart Jamie Moyer vs. young Jamie Moyer?

by Joe on Aug 1, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The lineup isnt that bad
althogh I would like Aram in, its not too bad.

I think we can still win with these guys.  Its about time that they got some PT so they can shut you guys up.

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There is always a chance to win.
But Murton and Cedeno starting on the same night isn't exactly the Cubs best foot forward.

by MiniAndretti on Aug 1, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bench
Well, we get to see what our postseason (knock on wood (Umm..not Wood, but wood)) bench will be like.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 1, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just have to vent a little.
On my way home just now after a long day, I turned on my XM and tuned in espn radio.  There I find Doug Gottlieb(sp?).  Well, I've hated this guy since he got kicked out of one school and then come to Oklahoma and play for OSU.  Being an OU alumus I tend to not like the pokes.  So, then after he graduated idiot-boy got a job flapping his gums on the local sports talk station.  Now he's national.  It blows my mind.

Anyway.  The point is that he said A-Rod's 500th HR is boring.  That it doesn't mean anything to anybody but Yankee fans.  That it is not that great of a feat to have hit 500 HR's. "Call me when he gets to 700" he said.  Then started ripping on the Rangers for making a big deal about "his 500th" HR.  I know, it was 600.  He said that like 5 times before his producer corrected him.  "Still," he says, "it's not that big of a deal."

That's your ESPN quality opinion makers right there folks.  With Dan Patrick leaving who's their "#1 guy?"  Sad.

by soonerbered on Aug 1, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GAME TIME!
ok .. good start now

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Awww, SHIT HILL!!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Corners, no outs
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill is not on his game.
This kid cannot refocus himself after he makes a mistake. Whatever Zambrano learned to do, he needs to teach Hill.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMFG HILL
Bases loaded no out!?!?!?

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whatever Rothschild said,
it worked. Apparently he said, "Throw the hammer."
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Rich.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big k
A DP would be nice here

by NIUcubbie on Aug 1, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well now......
Not a great start for Hill to say the least....

But hey - a strike out is a good way to turn it around.

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just read about that...
That's whack.
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Insane
Just turned on the news in light of this.  Seems pretty bad :\  I drove over this bridge a couple times, apparently they were doing some minor construction on the bridge.

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I drove over this bridge...
...last night at 10:30 pm on my way home from IKEA.  

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 1, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

um.... ok!
I like it

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K-K!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Hill!
One more time

by cajuncubbie on Aug 1, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poop
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap.
I already hate this Roberson character. Looks like a Cub Killer in the making.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit Hill
 
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

F****ing errors
0-1
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He throws like 7 strikes in a row
And now he loses it?! WTF?

by cajuncubbie on Aug 1, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's better...
Well...he seems to have settled back down.
Only one run scored after having bags loaded with no outs seems fairly minimal, yes?
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll say
Howard batting with the bases jammed and zero out?  Could have been a LOT worse.

First Post!!!

Anyone know any Cubs friendly bars in NYC? I have heard maybe "Standings" in the East Village??? Gotta find a good bar to watch the upcoming Cubs/Mets games.  Yes...unfortunately I live in NYC - way too far away from Wrigley.

by EliasTirade on Aug 1, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn lucky only
one run was scored.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Unlucky?
Actually, I think we were unlucky.  They only scored on a wild pitch.  Hill's stuff seems especially nasty today, maybe too nasty.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 1, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,
I'll take it I guess.

Give credit to larry Roth

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Larry Roth...
A year ago, we were killing this guy.  Glad he's found what to say with our young rotation.
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 1, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally out of the half inning
And we escaped with just 1 run!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That could've been much, much worse.
Whew. Let's knock Moyer out in the first!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 Run...
is not insurmountable, even with Moyer on the mound.  Let's, as they say, rattle the bats!
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Got Lucky
Let's score some runs!

by cajuncubbie on Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewers
are stealing signs. There, I said it.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Their Home/Road splits
are suspicious....
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-0 Booze Crew
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As Len said,
it could have been a lot worse. I feel thrilled that only 1 run scored after Hill let 4 guys get on base.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey! Ferris Bueler!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's GOTTA be weird for him...
Filming that flick all those years ago and now sitting there just taking in the game....
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He could film it
again tomorrow, he still looks the same.
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 1, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton
Why is he batting in the 5th spot?

by blueapple on Aug 1, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Because that's
where sweet Lou wants him.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because that's where sweet Lou wants him
Exactly.
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay...just another base hit scores DLee....
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A base hit scores DLee....
...Aaaaannd THERE ya go....    :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

See.....Moyer is human
He is, my friend....trust me...he is..
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE BIG MURT!
Ties the game! He got fooled and still kept it in between the lines!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 1, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Base hit for
Matt. D-LEE scores.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton
Just get a hit.

phat

by phatass on Aug 1, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
my audio player is way behind. I need to change the cache size.

phat

by phatass on Aug 1, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOOD
Now all you Murton haters can shut up for a day or two

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't hate on anyone really
But I'll shut up until the next at-bat atleast...
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

induct him in the Hall O famE!
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 1, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Matt Murton siting!
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 1, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CBS Sportsline Gamecenter
Lists everyone of Jamie Moyers' pitches as "offspeed".  

by californiachicagoan on Aug 1, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Matty!
I love the two out hitting. Seems like the past couple of years they've always just folded or swung for the fences with two down.

by morgane on Aug 1, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In other news
Pirates are taking the deadbirds behind the woodshed.

7-1.

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets get one back
down 1-3 now

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am suprised that people are not bashing
murton for getting a hit. I'm sure someone will say "he hit that too hard!"
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

perhaps he'll get an extra base hit
by September...
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 1, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mets plate a run
still 2 on, nobody out.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"See.....Moyer is human"
NO! HE IS NOT!

I REFUSE TO BELIEVE IT!!

HE IS...

THE MOYERNATOR!!!!!!

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHA
He is so good is allowed us to score a run so we would keep talking on here

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murt hit that ball
TOO HARD! Dammit!

;-)

It must be the hair.

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOM BABY
the night is looking better already!

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOME RUN
for MOYER

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MOYER IS EVERYWHERE!!!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mets lead!
Dinger!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here we go baby...
its gonna be a good evening
next year is here!

by bendacub on Aug 1, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Call me when Murton
gets an extra base hit.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 1, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

call me
when Floyd gets one

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he doubled just 2 games ago
if floyd had red hair you'd be all over his jock.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 1, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Play...
and Nice tag by Cedeno!!!

lol

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bob makes a good point:
But it's moot since that's out #3!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well
Atleast Hill has settled down

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Hill has settled down
Ummm.....at LEAST??

:-)

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't understand
all the Murton defenders. The guy was pretty awful early this season. I'm glad he's starting and that he's getting another shot, but the criticism of him WAS valid.

And don't even get me started on Cedeno. Why Lou is starting him AND hitting his sixth is beyond me.

by elgato on Aug 1, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really Awful?
He was better than Jones but the contract status of Jones kept him up.  More importantly, baseball is not a sprint, its a Marathon.  Murton stumbled a bit at the starting line and was essentially removed from the race before he reached the one mile marker.   EVERY player has periods where they play well and play badly.  Virtually every player plays well when they get consistent AB's and don't play well when they get 1 or 2 starts a week.   The fact is that Murton earned a chance to be a regular starter and did not get it.  

by frustratedfan on Aug 1, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

disagree, in part
I'm no JJ fan. But he's left handed and he can play more positions than Murton. Even if he still had options, JJ probably wouldn't have been sent down.

And whether you agree with it, the Soriano signing took away Murton's "right" to be a starter because they both can't play left and because Murton was a disaster earlier this year in right.

Look, I LIKE Murton. But I don't see why he has such a group of defenders. I don't think he's done enough to deserve them.

by elgato on Aug 1, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because when given a full time job
he's shown he can be better than what we currently have in RF

an .800+ OPS and his defense isnt as bad as it looked early in the season because he had little experience playing RF

he's an adequate defender with a slightly above average bat

right now we have a below average defender in RF with an average bat

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um, Murton doesn't even have close
to the arm that would be considered avg in RF.  It isn't as bad as Jones but he has trouble hitting the cutoff man.

by MiniAndretti on Aug 1, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?
jones rolls balls to the cutoff man

last night Murton airmailed him throwing a strike to home plate

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry
I think the jury's out about Murton's defense. If he improves, that's great. But until he does, I don't think he should have this cadre of defenders.

That, combined with the fact that Floyd is left handed and hitting .300, means I'd rather have Floyd.

I hope Murton has a great last two months. I just don't think he should have half the board so solidly behind him.

by elgato on Aug 1, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lucky for
his fans but your opinion doesn't matter.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

8-1 Pittsburgh
Glad to see the deadbirds fall back to the dead.
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LMFAO
Kasper can flat out rake!
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 1, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Kendall's roster photo
looks like a Robert Downy Jr. mugshot.

by morgane on Aug 1, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit by Kendall....AGAIN!!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall!
make me look bad buddy, go ahead i dont mind

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rare Footage
keep that one

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY Hill!!! 2-1
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill!
Helping his own case!

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey - how 'bout HILL hitting now?
An RBI toooooo!!!    :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA
Who needs the A-team lineup when the JV squad puts up a run and inning?

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano!
We are opening this up!

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pat hughes just called....
hill "that famous rbi man" haha

good stuff.

next year is here!

by bendacub on Aug 1, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he also
calls Ted Lilly a famous slugger.

by morgane on Aug 1, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FONZ!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep the train rolling!!
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Moyer IS human...and VERY hitable....
I know - I watched him pitch here on the west coast for years...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I not say Moyer would get tired by the 3rd?
check my post thank you very much :)

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Talk to me in the
7th about the MOYERNATOR!!!

HE IS INVINCIBLE!!

Moyer has KILLED CHUCK NORRIS!

TWICE!

(except possibly tonight, I hope)

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are the White Sox the Yankees bitches?
the score went by as 6-1 tonight.  Sweet.  I can just imagine the grumbling of the Hawk.  What a jerk.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 1, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yanks have hit 3 more HR tonight.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I am a true Cub fan
as I love seeing the White Sox beaten to a pulp.  I live in LA and people asked me during 2005, "aren't you happy for the White Sox?" and I said, "it might as well be the friggin Tampa Bay Devil Rays as far as I am concerned."
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 1, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn dp
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonty a little too
eager in that AB.
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonty
is still struggling, especially versus lefties.  I thought we would see the other Cajun in the lineup tonight.  Lou probably figured that Fonty might be able to handle a lefty who throws in the mid 80's.  So far, no go though.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 1, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really hate when.....
they use the behind the catcher cam for a pitch

by daveta86 on Aug 1, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone
said they were doing some construction on the bridge. The pictures are awful.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, they were doing construction.
If it were an "attack", which it isn't, it would have taken a demolitions expert to drop that bridge like that.

by MiniAndretti on Aug 1, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was Santana
Mad that they released Castillo and the cheap Twins

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No - no one has stated this!
Check CNN if you're interested...

what a tragedy. can happen anywhere...

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno looking okay tonight...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAS CEDENO MADE AN ERROR
Yet?

Or done any other dumb thing??

Please inform.

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No but Shawn Green just looked
terrible in RF for the Mets.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damnit 5-4 Milwaukee
can they just ever lose a damn game!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but it looks like
both starters will be gone by the 4th inning, destroying the bullpens yet again for another night!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This can only be good
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Burn Bullpen Burn!
Both pitchers 50+ at the 2.0 inning mark!
PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Aug 1, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-4 brew crew....
i have a feeling its gonna go back and forth
next year is here!

by bendacub on Aug 1, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

after the bullpen merry go round last night..
Certain that wont be last run scored in that game...
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 1, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rich Hill
needs a good nickname

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol
Weird.  I was thinking that and thats why I said the nickname thing.

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thor
cuz of the Hammer of course

by NIUcubbie on Aug 1, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill seems to have settled down quite a bit
only 54 pitches after pitching 25ish in the first

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Look at it this way
The Booze Crew can't score in every inning?  

Can They?

Oh, they're at home?  Never mind :sad:

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill at 54 pitches now. (thru 3)
Let's hope he can keep it going...
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 1, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-LEE!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind the HRs. If D Lee starts hitting
doubles like this the rest of the league is in trouble.

by MiniAndretti on Aug 1, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton will get another chance to prove
that he is a true major leaguer
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

throws some d-lee on that...
well...you get the point.
next year is here!

by bendacub on Aug 1, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 on, no outs for mets
this will be a game with like a 11-10 score..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me or has mlb.tv
Been really dark the past few games?
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bases Jacked
big inning

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES! PEE-HANDS!!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a crappy call in the Mets game
Delgado called out on a strikeout without going around, he just dropped the bat!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nm
bad call

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

braun actually makes a good play
 
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess is the Murton hecklers will
be out on BCB tonight unless he goes 5-5 tonight.  I am not pressuring him or anything...
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 1, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton Bashers
"Murton is taking too many pitches, he shouldn't be playing because he has orange hair!"
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IT IS Definetly the
HAIR!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA
7-5 METS!!!

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ANDERSON THREE RUN HOMERUN!!
7-5 METS!! YES!!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HR Mets !
Mets 7, Brewers 5
Lou's my guy !!!

by lovebilly26 on Aug 1, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7-5 Mets!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 1, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

To the strident Murton defenders:
Please, shut it.  You are every bit as annoying as the haters.  You are only goading each other.

by MiniAndretti on Aug 1, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was the greatest
flyout I've ever seen.  Way to go "Matty"!

by cubsbak on Aug 1, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTG RONNIE!!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

murton/cedeno
automatic loss?

what?

lets go boys!

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 1, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RONNY!!!!
D-LEE SCORES!!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno..with a hit!!
woah!!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CEDENO?!
WELL - ALLRIGHT, MAN!!!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ARE WE DONE??
with the Cedeno/Murton cheap shots?

They are playing and playing well NOW and thats ALL that matters!

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Untll they do
some really STUPID SHIT again, probably. But no guarantees from me.

One game ain't gonna sway me, personally.

But I appreciate their efforts tonight.

phat.

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

playing well NOW and thats ALL that matters!
Like I always say...
"everything is fine".
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. PLAYING WELL TONIGHT
in THIS GAME.

Which is ABOUT TIME!

And, I, and many people are waiting to be shown proof they can sustain this for at least 30 days for a start.

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!!!!
im actually saying this....

good job ronny!

next year is here!

by bendacub on Aug 1, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if Jones gets a hit
the trifecta of most bashed players will get an RBI tonight!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I called it!!
yay!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hell has frozen over
cedeno and murton do something on the same night.  moyer must really suck.  thank you moyer
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yay Milwaukee goes to the pen in the third
come on Mets, hammer the Brewers pen!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MIL pen...
Didn't they use everyone but Linebrink plus one starter in the 13-inning game LAST night??  Egads...

I despise the Mets, but for our purposes today, I'm Mr. Met II!

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 1, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Jones with a RBI!!!
WTF is going on! its bizarro world!

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

more bizzare is Kendall getting intentionally
walked. Wonder if Phillies would have done that if it was either Zambrano or Marquis on deck.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 1, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All these runs after two outs..
Hallmark of a good team. Just like last night.
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Jaque!!!!
Let's here it for JJ!!!!!

by cubsbak on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That Ball
would have fallen in on us in May.
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohbabyohbabyohbabyohbaby!!!!
JJ, Cedeno, Murton and Hill....

Who woulda thunk???

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol
Murton, Cedeno, AND JJ with an RBI

LOU IS A GENIUS!!!!!

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ironic isnt it...?
once again Lou proves, we dont know much about baseball. I spent the ride home from work complaining about cedano and murton starting..
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 1, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol walking Kendall??
didn't Hill get a ribbie earlier too?
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 1, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
This lineup really stinks.

phat

by phatass on Aug 1, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

omg
4 runs so far. the RBIs go to murton, cedeno, jones, and hill.

by anormal on Aug 1, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The "give-away" Lineup
I could of sworn we won the last time we had a get-out-of-town lineup...
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How did the JJ hit work?
All I see on gameday is "pop up to shortstop."

by Arbusto on Aug 1, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

little bloop hit....
in between 3rd and left along the line

by daveta86 on Aug 1, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill!
Make Moyer pay for the IBB to JK!
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 1, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walking Kendall
Makes me smile.

phat

by phatass on Aug 1, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that line of rbi players tonight....
amazing. im feeling good.

go cubbies.

next year is here!

by bendacub on Aug 1, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just kidding around.
Cedeno, JJ, Kendall, and Murton all got hits. I was just trying to be funny. Didn't work as well as I would have liked =)

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 1, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well
that's cause cedeno, jj, kendall, and murton all play for the cubs while bowen does not.

by anormal on Aug 1, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or A's
or whatever california team took our players this trade...
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok,
Big thing of the night now is that Perez settles the fuck down

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess it
doesn't matter what line-up Lou uses. They are playing as a team and that's all that matters.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 1, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn't matter what line-up Lou uses
Everything is fine....    :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 1, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Call me crazy...
but does anyone feel sorry for Jamie Moyer?  I mean, I want the Cubs to win, but the poor ol' guy just can't get people out...

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 1, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It drops! :(
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 1, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie
would have caught that ball :(

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ might need glasses...
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 1, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ knows he fucked up again
He's pouting in CF

by BMac on Aug 1, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am wondering if
Jacque needs some kind of eyeware?

I mean, two nights in a row. AT NIGHT!

In my experience @ Wrigley, this is VERY, VERY unusual.

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 1, 2007 8:19 PM CDT