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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 9/19, 7:05 CT

Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in Game Threads Comment 1137 comments

Here's the guy who's been the real ace of the Cub pitching staff all year long. He has made thirty-one starts, and except for the June 10 game in Atlanta where he was ejected in the first inning, he's thrown six or more innings in 23 of the other 30. Impressive.

Now, the Cubs are counting on him to continue the best season of his major league career, on short rest for the first time in four years.

I think he can handle it. Just win, baby.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
 T. Lilly
Cubs		 vs. Tom Shearn
 T. Shearn
Reds
15-7 W-L 3-0
3.82 ERA 4.15
160 SO 12
53 BB 9
26 HR 4
vs. Cin -- vs. Cubs
Lilly has started three times against the Reds this year, with a 4.00 ERA (just above his season record) and a 1-1 record. The win was a fine 7-inning, three-hit, one-run, one-walk, nine-strikeout performance in Cincinnati in the second game of the season on April 4. Eleven days later at Wrigley Field, he threw well but lost 1-0. The Reds hit him pretty hard at Wrigley Field on August 15; he got a no-decision in a Cubs loss. He's managed to handle Brandon Phillips, a Cub nemesis (0-for-10).

Shearn's a feel-good story of sorts; he's spent eleven years in the minor leagues, playing for: GCL Astros, Auburn, Quad Cities, Kissimmee, Round Rock, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Louisville, Chattanooga (again) and Louisville (again) before getting what appeared to be a courtesy call-up this September. He's 3-0, but the 4.15 ERA includes nine walks in 26 IP and four HR allowed. The Cubs need to hit this guy early and often.

Finally, we learn today this from Len & Bob's WGN-TV blog:

One big change this year - any wild card playoff game, plus the division series, and the National League Championship Series will be airing on TBS. THERE IS NO OVER THE AIR television of these games. Unlike previous years, where WGN would air ESPN's version of some of these games, if you or someone you know cannot watch TBS, you will not be able to watch these games. This decision was made by Major League Baseball and TBS. WGN and the Cubs had nothing to do with it.
Now how freaking stupid is that?? Cable/satellite does not have 100% coverage, not yet, anyway. Why would they want to cut off people who don't have cable/satellite? They could have made money by selling the rights to these games to over-the-air stations, at least in the markets of the participating teams. So not only have they cost themselves money, they are really going to piss off a segment of the playoff teams' fans. About what I'd expect from Bud Selig's non-leadership in the broadcast arena.

As far as tonight's game is concerned, it was initially only on WCIU, which would have meant it could have only been seen within a four-block radius of my house. ESPN has picked up the game (not sure what announcing team we'll be "treated" to), so the rest of you can see it. Also check at today's Mediacenter link.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

MLB.com Gameday for the Brewers/Astros game (7:05 CT start)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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we'll cross that bridge when we get there
I rely on MLBTV for Cubs games, and I believe all playoff and WS games are blacked out anyway, so I don't think it'll matter to me. However, me not being selfish makes me mad that they'd do something like that.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 19, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually...
... I wonder if they WILL be on MLB.TV. That'd be a way for them to make extra $ from people who don't have cable/satellite.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 19, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ding Ding Ding!! Winner!
That's the logical move MLB would make. The love $.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I remember correctly
last year MLB offered a post-season subscription for mlb.tv viewers. Can't remember how much it cost though.

by montanacubby on Sep 19, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If past precedent holds
the games will be available on mlb.tv only to people living outside of North America.

Maybe TBS would agree to allow mlb.tv coverage in North America, since it would increase their ad coverage.  But I wouldn't count on it.

I agree that this is all very stupid.

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Sep 19, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The dreaded TBS
I'm one of the subset of fans who wouldn't be able to watch the game at home, at least without shelling out for cable, which I otherwise don't need or want.

I'd love to sit and watch Cubs games with my 4-year-old; I guess I'll take him to a bar with me.

Thanks for everything, Bud.

Drifting ... drifting ... foul.

by mlf on Sep 19, 2007 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Ted!
We'll win this game.  We'll bring the lumber tonight.

by cubbiechris on Sep 19, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Initial thought
after reading this post was that you were talking about the other Ted.... Turner... TBS... Lol.  Thought you were being passively dismissive of everyone else's thoughts on the postseason TV schedules.
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

third!
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not trying to put
the cart before the horse I'm really glad I get TBS. But that is really stupid to have the games only available to a certain percentage of fans.

Very happy that ESPN is carrying the game tonight other wise I wouldn't be able to see it.

GO CUBS!!!

Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great
With the playoffs exclusively on TBS how many times do you think they'll talk about Bartman or the Zambrano-Barrett fight every game?

by NDCub on Sep 19, 2007 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Announcers
Steve Phillips the ex-Mets GM will be one of the so-called analysts tonight. On ESPN the other night, he said that he was going to Chicago to do the game. He mentioned the main announcer, but I don't recall his name.

by ceegeewow on Sep 19, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need offense
Making our pitchers pitch shutouts or 1 or two run games is really tough. We have a team capable of scoring four or more runs a game yet we just can't seem to do it on a consistent basis.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Sep 19, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO CUBS
Ill be 7 rows behind the Cubs bullpen.  I got words to OHMAN.  AL said it just win baby
Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Sep 19, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cart ... horse
Not to be a sour-puss, but let's worry about the friggin' t.v. problems if/when we need to.
(Of course, you know I'm gonna be in the online waiting room on Sunday for playoff tickets for a team that could very well be in second place.)
rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Sep 19, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If you are
responding to my post I did say I wasn't trying to put the cart before the horse. The tv issue was bought up to be discussed. Spit the lemon drops out.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worried about Dunn
not to apply the jinx, but doesn't it seem like Adam Dunn--who always killed us--hasn't done anything against the Cubs in awhile? Hopefully Lilly won't get anything out over the plate.

by kentmeister on Sep 19, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT!!
Hes guaranteed a homerun now, guaranteed!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we are Dunn in!
he will hit for the psycho, errr...cycle now!

Go Cubs!!  We will just have to score more.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry
Guess I'm the new Bartman, Dunn just went deep. Oy

by kentmeister on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

erm
i dunno how to say this any other way, but we need a win tonight!!

Hopefully we win tonight and Milwaukee loses so that we are two up in the win column and the Brewers have to win tommorrow..

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope so!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why would they want to cut off people ...
who don't have cable/satellite?

Answer:
Because they can.

Aren't monopolies wonderful?

by JFCubFan on Sep 19, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Royko
Good story about Royko today, which would have been his 75th birthday -

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-sully-oncubs19sep19,0,4592218.story

Especially like the grief he gave Sullivan who wrote the article !!!!

Go Cubs !!!

by coral on Sep 19, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Royko
One of my two* favorite Chicago columnists.  And I will always remember 1997 as a very sad year, because we lost not only Royko, but Charles Kuralt as well.  I still have a couple book-form compilations of his columns, and if I'm traveling for work there's a good chance I'll while away the inevitable "airport time" with one or the other.  (My ancient, battered copy of "Boss", the definitive tome on Hizzoner, Da Mare, no longer leaves the house!)

It still is amazing how many local columnists try to be "like Mike", and how far short most of them fall.  It takes more than being (1) old and (2) grouchy to make it work...

A quote, from an interview with Jon Winokur, printed in The Portable Curmudgeon:

JW: Alexander Solzhenitsyn observed that America has no binding ethic.  Do you agree?

MR: The Super Bowl unites us.  It's our substitute for war.  It's our one unifying element, more so than even the World Series.

JW: I thought baseball was the national pastime.

MR: Baseball isn't violent enough, and the games are too long.

We're missin' ya, Mike!

* Anybody else remember Sydney J. Harris?

by MN exile on Sep 19, 2007 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if the lineup has been posted yet
Lilly might be surprised he's batting 9th. :)

by cubfanwill on Sep 19, 2007 4:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is larussa still doing that experiment?
or has he finally gotten a brain?
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TBS?
Does that mean the games will not be in HD at all?

by rgonzale on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes HD
Direct TV is just adding a bunch of HD channels, and TBS is one of them to be in HD
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on Sep 19, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rumor has it...
...that Comcast will be adding TBS-HD in some markets on 10/1.  I will be shocked if Chicago doesn't get it.

by jolietconvict on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Cubs...time to grow some....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, they've got the cajones
they just need to let them "swagger" tonight ;)
"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Sep 19, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry
cojones=cajones
"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Sep 19, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man - you sure are
corny!

Do you live in Nebraska or something?

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

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that
Richard Simmons? ;-)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why aren't the Reds starting their major leaguers?
Tim Shearn?  What a joke!

Oh wait, I'm not a Brewers fan.  I have been complaining about the 'stros all day.  Still think there is something fishy, but notice that Shearn was started against the Brewers AND the Cubs.  'stors strating minor league scrubs ONLY against the Brewers.  Nice to see the Reds have some class and know how to play the game.

Let's go Lilly!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

touche Houston
n/t
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why should Houston hate us
they took us over in 2004? In 2005 they beat us alot and in 2006 well we pratically lost all our games at the end to give them a chance at winning the division..

hell even La Russa would have some class to start his regulars...

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lineup...
soriano,lf
theriot,ss
lee,1b
floyd,rf
ramirez,3b
derosa,2b
jones,cf
soto,c
lilly,p

by seang03 on Sep 19, 2007 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not bad
like that lineup
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree
ramirez relaxes in the 5, and soto is in there, who in my opinion should have started last nite to give us a chance for a little more o-ffense

by philadelphiacub on Sep 19, 2007 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish you guys would have
bitched about the lineup.  Run scoring is usually inversely correlated to the bitching about Lou's lineup.  A bit of second-guessing too.

Let's get the bitching started...

Where's Pie?  We need his energy and defense.  Come on Lou!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's so many things wrong with this lineup
don't even know where to begin.  There's no way they are going to score any run tonight!!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and what would your managerial record be?
more than merely statistics in building a lineup.
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's being
sarcastic.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

read the post I responded to
Sue knows what's going on
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Repeating myself
If the Cubs get into the playoffs, they will have earned it. If not, it won't be the fault of the Astros as it wasn't the fault of the billygoat or Steve Bartman.

The whining about other teams is counterproductive and fruitless. Since the team was 8 games over .500, we've been 2 games under .500 since. If we look for reasons, the record speaks for itself.

It's not to late to go to Soto.

by tharr on Sep 19, 2007 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It won't be the fault of the Astros
but like I've said countless times today, you can't deny that it's at least a little fishy that neither of these guys started against the Cubs just 5 days ago.  Normally the commish's office makes phone calls about these kind of things, but it would be Bud Selig calling Cecil Cooper.

I won't talk about it after the game today, but with no games going on, a slow work day, and the Cubs tied for first, what else am I going to talk about?

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you could also mention
that the brewers are pitching a guy with a 5.5 era and a losing record (dave bush) and since the 'stros have scored 1 run in 2 games, they are due to light it up.  And i do agree it seems a little fishy that the rookies didn't pitch against the cubs 5 days ago, i'm just not ready to concede a brewer win that easily because i dislike them so much

by philadelphiacub on Sep 19, 2007 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to be a pessimist
but you forgot to mention Lilly is also pitching on 3 days rest
( well 3 days and 7 hours since he started a 12PM game on Saturday) and he threw 107 pitches. I think Lilly can handle it better than Z but it I have never liked doing this unless you literally had the season on the line for one game.
"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 Sep 19, 2007 5:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd paragraph of AL's story
n/t
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 19, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Short Rest
Is one of the reasons for the Z/Lilly short rest to ensure that Marquis would not have to pitch on Saturday (which is Yom Kippur for the uninformed)?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I doubt it.
Marquis has said in the past he woud pitch if needed
on Yom Kippur. The reason for the short rest was to avoid
Traschel who would have been the only available pitcher and to
set the rotation up better but like I said in the previous post
this STILL leaves Sept. 29 as a kind of Doomsday game with Harang again vs ?
I would rather have bit the bullett last night and started Traschel
It would have been tantamount to conceding THAT game (kind of like the Astros are doing these days) in order to have better shot at other games like Sept. 29.
"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 Sep 19, 2007 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.....
The 9-1 record after losses is awesome.  He is the ace.

by Peoria Matt on Sep 19, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That would make big Z the ace!
He knows how well Lilly pitches after a loss and Z does whatever he can to help his team! :)

by GoCubbies34 on Sep 19, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Allright!! Soto get's the start! I'm ecstatic!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you that polygamists guy
who's on trial right now?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Sheet.
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What thread count are you looking for?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good one Santo!
What am I going to do when the season ends???

by Saratoga on Sep 19, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

These have LOTS of words on them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're on a roll
Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Sep 19, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jersey
My Ryan Theriot jersey came today!  It might be just the good luck charm they need.  In fact, since we really need it today, I'll wear my Cubs boxers, CHICAGO t-shirt, Theriot Jersey, ITS GONNA HAPPEN bracelet and 2003 NL Central Champs hat.  If that can't make a difference, I got nothin.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everything is fine except
the 2003 Central Champs hat. Bad memories, there. I wouldn't sprinkle that Dusty karma around anymore.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know why...
I'm getting the ESPNews feed on ESPN instead of the game?  What the hell is going on?
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 19, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too....
I'm in champaign, does anyone know whats going on?

by cronoj on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's 'on' a Chicago-area station
Thus, that station (even if you can't actually GET the channel) has 'preference', which means ESPN has to blackout the game in that station's market (Southern Wisconsin on down).  Same thing that happens when WGN and ESPN both air the game - you get ESPN News instead.

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um......
why don't I get the game on ESPN. Long story short... WHY THE FUCK CAN'T I SEE THE GAME!
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whats up Cub fans!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else
have ESPN unavailable to them tonight? I have Direct TV and it says this program is not available in my area. Damn them!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm in Central Illinois
and no ESPN here either.  must be a blackout tonight which SUCKS!

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big time
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same here...
...and it's not like there's a WCIU feed anywhere NEAR the Iowa border. (There's not even WCIU in half of Chicago!)
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bastards!!
Direct TV is leaving me sitting here on the phone.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DirecTV Sucketh!
Have you noticed this year they're blacking out Bears Recap on Mondays and Bears Blitz on Wed/Thurs.?

Argh...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the new HD channels...
...supposed to launch today, didn't.

If only Mediacomm didn't suck so much.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 19, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

supposed to launch today, didn't.
Ya know....
The prices for sports keep going up, and the service level going down
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They haven't
blocked those programs out here. We watched Bears Blitz tonight.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We watched Bears Blitz tonight.
Do you get comcast SN normally, or do you have to pay for it?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CSN
is part of the sports package we have. I would be lost without it.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

part of the sports package we have
Yeah....so you pay for it, right?

I do too, as WELL as buy football, baseball, basketball EVERY year...and I have for 12 years now.

And since CSN came on a few years ago, I've always been able to see everything.

Now all of a sudden this year, they're blacking out these Bears programs, and DSS just says the expected and rehearsed: "we don't have any control over what the league allows.

How can YOUR area get it and mine NOT get it?

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is DSS?
We had Dish Network but recently changed to Direct TV so we could get the Big Ten Network. We get mostly the same sports channels we had with Dish. Of course after we changed then Dish did get the BTN. Oh well.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is DSS?
direcTV...it's what they USED to call it way back in the day.

They were WAAAAAAAAY smart by gandfathering the NFL contact like they did....no other network has been able to carry it over the years.

And the NFL package is the ONLY reason I haven't switched to a different carrier....I HATE direcTV.

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing...
My ESPN on INSIGHT cable here in Peoria has gone to ESPN News....no game.  That's just not right.
speedskater

by speedskater on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Long track
or short track?
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm waiting on
the phone for a representative on Direct TV.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No ESPN for us
Direct TV lists the game as being on no less than 6 channels here, and they are all blacked out.   We are also in the Champaign area.  

Good luck, Sue

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm on the phone with...
Insight in Peoria if anyone else is in their area.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just spoke to Insight in Central Illinois
They are working on it and should have the game on shortly!!!!

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well im a half hour from
peoria any luck yet??
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just called again...
they are apparently still working on it.  they couldn't give me any time frame though.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?
I will leave the tv on then, and hope for the best.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in
Greensboro, NC and I don't have the game.. I'm pissed.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MLB is just stupid about TV and blackouts
hey why not generate fan interest by letting people watch the freaking game....just ridiculous...good job Bud Selig!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind
The game is on FSN here.. which would explain the blackout. Bad news is ... I have the worst announcers in the MLB.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit, Soto!
You need to get those...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Um.....
OK NOW I REALLY DON'T LIKE ESPN.

and yes i'm yelling, sorry

by Villeslgr on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take a number
Beware though, the list is longer than the Cubs season ticket wait.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grrrrr
I'm at the University of Illinois -- the game's blacked out on ESPN and we don't get WCIU's feed. ESPN's blackout would be fine if the game was on WGN or CSN/CSN+ at the same time, but it seems they make no adjustments to the blackout region for CubsNet. So as far as watching the game goes, Champaign is in the midst of a perfect storm of anti-Cubbery.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Soto
n/t.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe they blacked out the whole country,
i mean, it's not like it's a yanks sox game

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have it here in Hell
Err, Texas.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell is right...
even though it wasn't TOO hot this summer.
You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Sep 19, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't referring to the weather...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't help...
the weather just makes it a reality.
You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Sep 20, 2007 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall woulda had that no problem...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where the heck is our defense tonight?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I actually thought
Theriot made a nice excellent effort to get to that ball.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well here we go again...I hate the Reds!!!
I hate Hopper and Keppinger!!!! GOD!!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Black OUT
No ESPN here...either Rockford, IL ....Dishnetwork...On the phone with rep from dishnetwork now.

by akbeck98 on Sep 19, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I despise ESPN
But at least I'm watching the Cubs THERE tonight...

Better than nothing...and at least it's NOT Joe Bucktooth!

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take Two!!!
Cubs turn it!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was asking for a Triple Play
But I guess I'll take two.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i am super
f------ pissed right now. i knew when it was announced that the game was going to be on espn that i would be stuck watching stupid espn news tonight. GRRRRR!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too
At U of I and mad.
Can you ge am 720 down here?
I can't find it on my tuner.
Amazingly...I CAN get the faintest noise that is the Reds broadcast...I heard them say somethign about a hotdog being the official hot dog of the Reds before Lilly got out of the inning...how the hell does that work?

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm right there with you
If I was next to Selig I'd calmly ask him to remove his glasses, then punch in hard in the face.

Then I'd ask him to put his glasses back on.  Then I would punch him in the face again.

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 19, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can this team actually
keep the Mighty Reds off the board in inning 1?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly handles it
YES! They can.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

keep the Mighty Reds off the board in inning 1?
Done jazz man.     Yea!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THAT'S OUR ACE!!!
n/t.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BTW, G'Evening Everyone
Sorry to hear about the DirecTV bulls**t.

Hope everyone else is otherwise doing well :)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scary first inning in both games
Can't believe we got out of that with a perfect score intact in each game.  Let's go Cubs and 'stros!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly...
you Rule

for those blacked out:

2 on, no out.  Griffey hits into double play.  man on 3rd, 2 out.  Phillips broken bat grounder to Lilly, 3 outs, no runs.

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

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THE FONZ
1 PITCH 1 RUN!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How 'BOUT that Soriano??!!
Bada BING!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No patience...yes!!!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Sori...
just blasted a towering homer...
You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BINGO!
Let's keep it going!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, the last 3 times this happened
We lost.  Knock on wood.  Or in my budget, formica.

by garyscottrules on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We must all be calling
Directv at the same time.   This automated call system is insufferable.   Make sure not to say "blackout."  Anybody have any luck?

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope, but I am in LA.
That is obviously why I have the game, I guess.

Good luck.  I guess they are blocking the game where you have a local feed (WCIU), if you are in Chicago, I assume.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Iowa
or at least where I'm at in Iowa.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're covering way too much territory
with that blackout.   I also can't watch it on MLBtv.  I'm sitting here at the computer listening to Pat and Ron.  We can't get any AM stations in the house.  I guess I could go sit in the car.  : )

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have the
radio on so it's better then nothing.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably fielding 8 million calls...
...as to why CNN HD isn't available.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm on the
phone with someone now. He says ESPN and MLB set the rules and Direct TV has no control over it. He was very nice and apologetic.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and Direct TV has no control over it
That's exactly what they always say.
I think that's a company wide memo that's pasted all over the cubicles and help desks.
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure it's the
same for Dish network too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot
grounds out. 1 out.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In case anyone's keeping track
This is the first time the CUBS have had the first lead in the game in...?

How many games?

Maybe they won't have to come back tonight...?
(toes, fingers, hair crossed)

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Darn.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comment on no one stepping up for the Cubs
as a leader during this pennant chase...that the Cubs seem to be sleepwalking through some games....that's ESPN announcer talking.

DLee pop up machine.

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How many HR's does Soriano have this month again?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano
has really carried us a big portion of this year.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano has really carried us a big portion
My only issue with him right now is that he MUST start running when he hits, regardless of whether he thinks it's out or not.

He coulda had a triple the other night if he woulda run and not stood there and admired himself.

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K
Bye Bye Dunn
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn you, Encarnacion
1-1
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh
i found pat and ron just in time to hear that

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Houston is playing their best
Their shortstop called Ransom (who the hell is he?) made an error and their catcher Towles (who the hell is he?) are playing.

by zevkalman on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ARAMIS!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was an awesome catch
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TV...
I'm near Indianapolis and have to watch the FSN feed, so I'm seeing the game but it's the Reds TV network.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon, 1981

by carmenfanzone on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, the rest of us get
even more biased announcers.  Feel lucky :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who had 34 minutes
Until the first Barrett/Z fight mention?

You win.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's one
One time they've mentioned the Barrett-Zambrano fight.  I predict at least two more.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Steve Phillips doing the game?
If so, I'd rather not even watch when it does come on.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone watch CTL today?
They said that Lou admitted the ejection "rampage" these ESPN guys are talking about was "premeditated" and planned by Lou....

He even pre-notified the umpire crew...

Hmmm....

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think I've heard this before
It's not that uncommon for umpire confrontations like that to be premeditated, where the Manager is solely looking to be kicked out.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep heard that too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jacque!!!
Fair Ball!  Second and Third!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can somebody help me out?
I am watching ESPN, but the game is not on.  Does anybody know what is going on or where I can watch the game?  Thanks.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

almost everyone
is in a "blackout".  My local cable company claims they are working on it.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks
I have a fiber optics cable TV feed from a local company in southeast Iowa.  We can't get WCIU or whatever.  All I am getting on ESPN is the same thing that is on ESPN news.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

go
to a sports bar.

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It seems to of been blacked out
In the "normal" Cubs blackout areas...aka the entire midwest.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it's
blacked out in your area. Me too. Sucks doesn't it?
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A really nice
woman at Directv tried to help me and ended up telling me to start with my "local station" and working my way up from there.  Yah.  OK.  What does that mean?  I call WICU?  That's not "local" for me.  Therein lies the problem.

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sue - you aren't getting it on DSS either?
Or do you have cable?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have Direct TV
and blacked out. :(
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow....sorry about that girl... :-(
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tis ok
I do have the radio on so it's not like I'm totally out of it. Still pisses me off tho but it the Cubs win that's all that counts.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need to move
You are only allowed to live where MLB commands you to live. While you are there, kneel and pray to the evil gestapo ESPN soul-sucking machine.

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ACK! No TV for me tonight. BOO!
Man, the game isn't televised here (South Bend, IN) tonight!

AAIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE!

jumps out 2nd story window

Go Cubs!  I'll be following you via the web...or something.  Nice to see Sori has another leadoff homer.  

Drinks all around!  (Age appropriate, of course!)  :)

Dave

by Dave in the basement on Sep 19, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This sucks, no TV
and Soto just whiffed with men on 2nd & 3rd!  WHat next?

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he didn't whiff
he looked at strike three, and it was questionable, at least a little bit off the outside corner

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 19, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, any special reason you chose AIE?
i've seen that a lot lately. it's the one word that zeus doesn't understand. o me, alas.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope!
It just sounds the most like me when I really do jump out of things.  :)

I didn't realize Soto was playing, so I'll have to pay better attention.  Hopefully he can keep his offense going.

by Dave in the basement on Sep 19, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

South bend
The game is on channel 69

by jimhickman on Sep 19, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not gloating
but it's not blacked out here in St. Paul, MN
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well it's
probably because you are in the Twins area. :P
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, and it really sucks too
FSN = Twins games for me, not Cubs

But atleast I'm not blacked out tonight!  Only times it's ever worked to my advantage...

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

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well if the Cubs win
it will be worth not being able to see the game.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN
we get the "30 on 30" updates on OJ.  what a joke.  ESPN is hardly a viable sports reporting network when they think that is an important story for a 30 second spot.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN is hardly a viable sports reporting network
You shoulda seen ESPN2 this morning...
Sheesh...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN =
Evil Sadistic Pompous Narcissists

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 19, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OR
Extra Stupid Prick Noses
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every Single Person knows Nothing
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

punk'd
well, at least they're getting some hits.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

do you guys think
we haven't been aggressive at the plate all year on a two strike count? How many times we have seen our hitters looking at a called third strike with runners in scoring position?

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on....this rook can't hold us down forever
can he? That curve on Soto did not look like a strike but he should have been swinging!!!!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Umm....this "rook"
is 30 yrs old and is 3-0 in the bigs....
He might just be steppin' it up.

That combined with our LOB issues lately...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Soto's defense
That called strike 3 was bull...
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 19, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ronnie said the same thing
I guess we gotta make our own breaks.

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true..but
I really like the way hopper swung at that pitch on a 1-2 count. Its not often that pitchers make mistakes, the hitters have to do stuff to get something going.

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd like to see lou start taking control
hit and runs. squeeze plays. i don't necessarily think he should have put the squeeze on with soto, but i don't think it would have been a bad idea, even this early. we need every run we can get and can't afford not to score there.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly seems
to have regained control a bit faster than Z did.  

I'm wearing my cubs shirt with the fuzzy bear on the arm.  When I wore that at the game on Monday, we won.  Therefore, I'm going to wear it every time there's a game.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K K!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K K K that is
I type too fast sometimes
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All right LILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job....now let's get to this Shearn guy...I mean come on!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yea
too bad we dont have a team handing us wins!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-0 MIL
Sac fly by Estrada

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea
anyone hear te discussion on PTI today. wilbon thinks they are throwning rookies because the coach of HOU and selig are buddies. hmmmm?
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fat ass just homered.
1-0 MIL.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Astros are given it up worse than a drunk
high school cheerleader with the starting QB on a saturday night!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No...Lee STINKETH!!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, when do we hear
about which fan gets to sing TMOTTBG on Saturday?
The call of the Cub fan, c. 1893: "one long, ravaged, derisive yell...a cyclonic whoop!"

by zambranofan on Sep 19, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who cares
its high time we need to cut this crap and concentrate on winning ball games

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cut this crap and concentrate on winning ball game
Far be it for me to agree with you...but...

Word.

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ron sounded
like he just passed a kidney stone when Lee popped up.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reds Radio
Is all I can get in clearly in Champaign, and their announcers are certainly harsh on the Cubs. Ridiculing Derrek Lee's lack of power and Soriano's low RBI total.
I don't like them.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0
brewers

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out
that D-Lee isn't no where near his 2005 or even his 2004 season.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Horrible hitting!!! Why can the Brewers hit a
rookie and we can't? Great pop ups!!!! Man oh man!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate ESPN. And Comcast.
So, I'm about as far from a "blackout" area that's feasibly possible (Nashville) and instead of the game, I get...wait for it...ESPN News. And of course, Comcast's customer service is zero help. Didn't know this was rocket science. Apparently, I'm  not the only one this is happening to-makes me feel (marginally) better.
Your results may vary.

by riggs on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well boys win tonight or say hello to 2nd place
houston got swept before they even started the series, they threw it on purpose no doubt in my mind, we have to make up for that by coming through with runners in scoring position (soto) because we dont get those opportunities often, cincy gets one every inning, and also if lee is gonna put together at bats like this we might as well just put in ward
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sometimes I feel like
the excitement from our miracle wins is kind of like the excitement of a drunkard. Eventually all that liquor is going to eat up the liver. Our offense is stinking. Brewers are swinging their bats really good and they are not paying a zillion dollars.

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go back to Milwaukee
The brewers sucked for the past five years so they got a bunch of top draft picks.  Salary doesn't matter.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i forgot
to brag about the shoes i bought...

http://www.espnshop.com/catalog/productdetail/model--75388~175634/

i haven't worn them yet cause the red laces i ordered haven't come in yet...

god these shoes are so legit.

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not much clutch hitting
from the middle of the order lately.
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by roscoevillage on Sep 19, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Sue
or anybody else who knows....

Anybody know the reason that this game is being blacked out on ESPN in the midwest?  Namely Iowa?  I want to get to the bottom of it.  I mean we don't have the ability to get WCIU here, so what gives?

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yea
I am in west central IL and it's blocked on Dish Network on ESPN too. What a crock!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He he
I found a <sinister> way to get the game anyway, I won't say how but you can probably guess.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

peeping in people's windows?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!
If I did, I wouldn't see the game there either since we are all blacked out.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seemed pretty sinister
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WCIU =
Where Coverage Is Unseen
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blackout rules
Regardless of what channel broadcasts the Cubs game, the Cubs will still claim their normal 17-state area for blackout reasons... so if you normally can't get the game on mlb.tv, you don't get ESPN tonight.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, OK
Thanks for the info, thats what I was looking for.  You saved me from calling ESPN, my cable company, the senator and whoever else to complain. LOL

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The guy with
Direct TV said it's MLB and ESPN that make the blackout rules and Direct TV has to follow them. I'm sure because it was originally suppose to be on the local Chicago station. First he said it wasn't on because the game wasn't sold out. I said it's the Cubs. They sell out every game. Then he did some checking and came back with the MLB rules.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

came back with the MLB rules.
ahh Ha!....theee ooold come-back-with-the-MLB-rules-direcTV-sidestep....

....missed it by THAT much...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the astros threw the series on purpose
if you could see what I am watchin out of them tonight its like there not even there, its just a waste of time for them, its pathetic
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh no
Not good.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Dunn. YUCK!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me Dunn.
Me like making Cubs fans cuss.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shyte!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a f-ing bomb!
Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IDIOTS ITS BECAUSE THAT POSTER HERE
earlier said dunn hadnt done anything yet, idiot you jinxed us, damnit can we ever have a 1-2-3 inning!!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who was talking earlier
about Dunn not doing anything against the Cubs this year?  I call for banishment!!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it was kentmeister and for that comment i said
he would hit a homerun,   are some people really that dumb around here, some people here make me sick my god
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It really does seem fishy about the Astros.....
but bottom line is the Cubs need to win games and now we are losing GREAT.....we stink!!!!! Screw you Reds!!! Screw you Dunn!!! God I hate this!!! So now CAN THE CUBS RALLY AGAINST THE INCREDIBLE ARM OF TOM SHEARN???? The Reds will screw us out of a pennant again!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shearn shut down MIL last start
They finally got to him as he tired

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree
I really have no confidence when the reds are reaching base every inning constantly putting pressure on us while our "heart of the order" goes up constantly and hits a first pitch pop up, damnit we got to learn how to work an at bat or well be second to milwaukee which is pathetic
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunn dong!
That's what our sluggers are supposed to do rather than treat a jouneyman bum like Cy freakin Young!!  Are their collars getting a little tight??

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why do we always have so many games with the reds
to end the season. i'm so sick of starting with the reds and ending with a reds. they just have our number.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

carlos lee
woo!

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd place should be fun
that seems to be where we play are best ball.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's hard to tell which team
is the contender. I know the Reds are playing well, but if the Cubs expect to advance they will be playing GOOD teams, obviously. If they cannot put up a fight tonight, there's big, big trouble ahead.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Since the Reds canned their manager
at the start of July, they ARE the best team in the NL Central.

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did ESPN show that graphic?
I had to head to the 'laundry room.'
They had taken that distinction away from the Cubs, but I thought the Reds relinquished it last week....

Perhaps they reclaimed the psudo 'crown.'

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know
Cable system blacked out the game.

Entering tonight, Reds are 38-31 post-Narron.

Cubs are 38-33 in that span.

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's why they're in 4th place!
They're the reincarnation of the '27 Yankees!  The Brewers just won a series from them 3 days ago.  They are just swinging from their heels and throwing junk and the Cubs are pressing.  

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

according to their record
they have been
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel a sinking feeling in my gut....the team
just looks...I dunno...lifeless? pressing? befuddled? Why can't we play better at Wrigley?

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take your
word for since I can't see the damn game.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tell me if you have seem this before
we score early then our O goes in hibernation

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone know our record in games where
soriano hits a leadoff homerun?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the thing that kills me about this year,
knowing that you can always do this sort of thing, is the inability to consistently bring in a runner from third base with less than two outs. you don't even need a hit. yet, time and again the cubs can't make it happen. this failure has cost the team a handful of wins this year, and it would be 2-2 right now.

that's just the thing that bothers me most. i'm sure you all have your own, whether its z or whatever.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike and Mike are in the rooftops
Great, I get to hear them bash the Cubs tomorrow.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-Ro
The Reds' announcers are befuddled as to how he is as good as he is against them.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy oh boy our big bats are pretty little...
Tom Shearn is GOD apparently.....I am starting to want to post really angry, negative posts especially having to listen to these self congratulatory ESPN broadcasters (barf)....

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also cannot
play from behind every damn night.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

okay...
...let's change this attitude in here.

it's national talk like a pirate day, so let's lighten the mood and make everyone talk like a pirate.

yarrrrrrr

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Arr, matey!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I am game
Arrrgh, the Cubs need to do more that shiver their timbers. They need to swing them.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lovely f*in
double play.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So angry...
I can't even type right.  A lovely f*in double play.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YYARRRRRRRRRRRR
JJ is catching up to DeRo in GIDP