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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Wednesday 9/26, 6:05 CT

Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in Game Threads Comment 1258 comments

Four years and two days ago, a Cubs pitcher, much-maligned over the course of the 2003 season, was sent out to the mound on a Wednesday evening to throw in a road game that the Cubs desperately needed to win to solidify their tenuous hold on the Central division lead.

Shawn Estes responded with a four-hit shutout of the Reds, his best game of the 2003 season.

Jason Marquis, we need the very same thing from you this night. Go get 'em!

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
 J. Marquis
Cubs		 vs. Daniel Barone
 D. Barone
Marlins
12-8 W-L 1-3
4.35 ERA 5.30
103 SO 17
73 BB 17
22 HR 10
vs. Fla -- vs. Cubs
Marquis is 4-4, 6.85 in 16 appearances (nine starts) lifetime vs. Florida and got hit pretty hard the only time he's faced them this year, on May 29 at Wrigley Field. What more can be said? He's simply got to get past those bad numbers and throw well tonight.

Daniel Barone is yet another young pitcher who the Cubs have never faced. Usually, that's the kiss of death -- but this kid has walked seventeen and given up ten home runs in only 37.1 innings this season. I say the Cub bats light him up early and often. Incidentally, he is the grandson of Dick Barone, who had a 3-game cuppa coffee with the 1960 Pirates.

Today's cable only game is on EI; also check today's Mediacenter link.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

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

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Go Cubs!!
Let's get a win and make that magic number a little smaller.
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.

by mrtobby on Sep 26, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Something to make us feel better
With 5 games left, the Brewers magic number is 8.

I like our number more.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 26, 2007 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Different perspective
thanks for that
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Sep 26, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So a win tonight and Brewers win
Cubs magic number is 3 and Brewers is 7 with 5 games remaining.

8 means that the Brewers need 5 wins and 3 losses, or 4 wins and 4 losses or 3 wins and 5 losses

Club stats since June'07; 61-45 BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 26, 2007 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs!
Give us a little breather with a decisive win! Maybe some crooked numbers for the Brewers to stare at as they warm up to play and eventually lose! Magic number, take THAT!

by lapetino on Sep 26, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The forecast for the stadium area:
Scattered light to moderate showers will continue to affect the eastern portion of the South Florida peninsula through 6 PM EDT. This activity will be most widespread across eastern Broward and northeastern Miami-Dade counties. Wind gusts to 30 mph and torrential downpours...with rainfall rates up to one quarter of an inch per hour...can be expected with the strongest showers as they move northwestward at 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

I assume in Florida they'd have one of them fancy field-drainage systems that people were discussing in the "batting uphill" thread - let's hope so.

Anyway, it sounds like they should be able to get something in tonight, though delays might be a possibility.

Some crooked numbers early for Los Cubbies, pleeeeeeeease!

by CaughtInTheVines on Sep 26, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs
I'll try to keep my negativity down :-)
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Need 6 strong from Jason
If Jason can give them 3 runs or less, we should be alright. If he gets lit up, I'll have to get lit up so that I can sleep tonight. Go cards.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 26, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Would love to see
the magic number at 2 by 10:00 pm CST!
This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Sep 26, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take the number being 3 with 4 remaining
Club stats since June'07; 61-45 BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 26, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I live in Florida
tonights game from what I hear is not going to be a nice nite at the ballpark.  Its September and they are in south florida, think one of those scenes from Any Given Sunday when Jamie Fox can hardly see the other player's hopefully they miss it.  

I live near Tampa, and that doesnt mean much but its rained here most of the day.  Hope the Cubbies keep it away and get a big one tonight.  Check the wind, if the wind is blowing from the south or the east there is a good chance there will be alot of rain invovled in this one.

Good post Al, short and to the point thats all that needed to be said.

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS
Light em up
Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Sep 26, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody know...
How much it would cost me to get extra innings today for the rest of the season? I figure they won't charge a full half season for the 6 games left... but then again they might.
GREAT SUCCESS!!!

by Chitown Mojo on Sep 26, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mlb.tv
I remember seeing a banner ad somewhere that mlb.tv was free for the last 5 games of the year, or something to that effect.  Might be worth looking into rather than paying for EI...
It's hard to be humble when you're number one.

by JF8 on Sep 26, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Think We Have...
... 5 games left now.  I just tried watching the TEX-LAA game.  I was prompted to purchase a package.

by initram on Sep 26, 2007 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Free trial
I think they usually offer a five-day free trial....so....

by CaughtInTheVines on Sep 26, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is
probably what I saw.  Sorry for the misinfo!
It's hard to be humble when you're number one.

by JF8 on Sep 26, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They usually
go to this site:
http://www.indemand.com/sports/mlb/packageInfo/packageInfo.jsp

It says "Order today for s special low price".  I am guessing they will charge you $75 instead of the $150.  You can also do MLB.tv which works wonderful when you are in a pinch.

by 1060 W Addison on Sep 26, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlb.tv
Pretty sure its $7.95 for the rest of the year.
Mizzou Tigers #20 in the nation. Chase Daniel for Heisman!

by nji232 on Sep 26, 2007 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

blackouts?
but won't they just blackout the games for us in Chicago?

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BillHoldenFan on Sep 26, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pete's sake...
you'd think in a new, internet world....

Oh, well.  I'ma getting Dish network on Saturday anyway, so I'll only miss a few games (as in, I'll listen on the radio).

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dish Net
does not participate in the Extra Innings package, FYI. Only DirecTV does. So, you'd be out of luck next season -- maybe you want to reconsider satellite providers

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But all playoff games are on TBS...
for whatever that's worth.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT NO PICTURE
with your post, thats gotta be a first!!!
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, there was a time
when he would only post text, ah those were the days!

Then he started posting pictures...

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

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
leave it to me not to scroll down before posting, Cuz would ya know it, there a picture stares back at me. One of his weakest one, by the way!
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who you calln' weak?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You've been warned
on the photos.

KNOCK THEM OFF!

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Sep 26, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...the good ole' days.
I seems like it was only 2 months ago.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah yes...
the day the message board died and was reincarnated as Die Hard Cubs Fun without the photo shopping.

Just giving you a hard time though, I don't particularly mind the pictures, and actually do enjoy Die Hard Cubs Fun, to bad its defunct (sp?).

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

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as far as I know
I can watch every game if I have dish, because I can get the Comcast Sports Network.

Extra Innings is... what, exactly?

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where do you live? In the Chicago market?
Extra Innings is the MLB pay package that delivers out-of-market games to subscribers of most (but not all) cable customers in America, and DirecTV Subscribers. Dish Network did not participate this season, when a new contract was hammered out between InDemand (the supplier) and MLB. DirecTV did sign up.

The various local channels are not offered to most satellite packages. If they are -- the games may be blacked out to protect this paid coverage.

I think most of us here would have switched to satellite if it allowed us to cherry-pick Comcast Sports Chicago. (Those of us OUTSIDE Chicago.)

For example, for tonight's game -- the carrier was FSN Florida. For the majority of the games this season, the Cubs/Comcast telecast was supplied. Tonight, it was not featured on Extra Innings. This coverage fills in the non-WGN games, about 60 to 70. So, I will see 140+ Cubs games -- losing some to Fox blackouts. Without this package, I'd only see 70-something games on WGN and the rest on other networks.

I urge you to double check before you install. Satellite operators can get their facts...."wrong," in an effort to get you to buy.

Here's what I buy from Time Warner Cable in SD:

http://indemand.com/sports/mlb/index.jsp

Be very, very sure of what you are buying. Don't want you to get tricked into thinking you have the channels you need. I don't trust Dish net reps to know what they are talking about.

If you want to chat more, ask Al for my E-Mail.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My take
this is the biggest game of the year. Can not let the Brewers get within one game.
 Brewers will light up the Cards tonight with Thompson on the hill.
 Lets get them Cubs, get the lead early on this rookie pitcher.
 Get us into the 7th Jason!!

by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Sep 26, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting thought....
....what does happen if we get rained out tonight? Play two tomorrow? What if they can't get in two tomorrow because of weather?

This could get interesting....let's hope the Cards can salvage some dignity and stomp the Brewers to get that magic number down to 3, regardless....

by Chadnudj on Sep 26, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They'd have to play two tomorrow.
If they can't get ANY baseball in over the next two days, the games would be postponed and played, if necessary, on Monday.

What a mess THAT would make.

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

by Al on Sep 26, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd much rather have that than
a doubleheader tomorrow.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rain Delays @ Dolphin...
Boers and Bernstein mentioned that there have been 16 delays this year and only a couple rainouts in the last few years. The drainage system should allow us to get this game in.

by mrsmiff on Sep 26, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK if the Cubs are going to win it
This is the type of game they need to win.  Barone should be gone early.  You know the Brewers will do the same to Thompson.    

by rlpete on Sep 26, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis bad numbers...
...plus bad weather...plus the Brewers waltzing into an easy win tonight...it can only mean one thing:

The Cubs shall triumph!!!

Don't tase me, bro!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 26, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yesterday
No not the Beatles song.

Yesterday was our little pillow....nobody is quite ready to jump out any high rise windows just yet but that's it. Today we win and take care of our business.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 26, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need Jason to be a a real...
"commander in chief" on the mound tonight!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel pretty, oh so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and gay!

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 26, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by seang03 on Sep 26, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hopefully,
the riot and kendall are at their peskiest best and floyd brings the bullet line drives.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bring us a win marquis.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Am i the only one having problems
wishing the card to win??? i know i want the cubs to get to the playoffs as soon as they can, but man, i sure hate those cards

by Alfonso on Sep 26, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no need to worry
since the Cardinals will finish under .500 anyway..its not like that are trying to get to .500 or a winning season now.
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding?
Why would you not want the Cards to win? Do you really hate them that much where you'd rather have the team 2 games back of the Cubs not lose any ground? That's just silly. If you're a real Cubs fan, you want the Cardinals to win tonight.

by bergs55 on Sep 26, 2007 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hate them next week.
For now you want them to win.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

go ahead and hate them.
they are so bad, the games aren't even close. i would just like to see them have a chance to win the game. they are getting destroyed up there. it would take a miracle for the cardinals to win this game.  
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

re: Am i the only one having problems
Think of it this way: A Cards win is really a Cards loss, because it only further propels the Cubs toward conquering the division and ensuring the utter humiliation of last season's "World Champions."
Don't tase me, bro!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 26, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cardinals WS Champions of 2006
sure looks like they want to definately repeat, huh?
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure
people comprehend just how bad the Cardinals are right now. That team is decimated; look at their lineup, and also the fact that their pitching is the same horrid mess it's been all season. They honestly have no chance against the Brewers in that park. But root for them tonight, and take solace in the fact that they are going to suck for many years to come.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 26, 2007 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I guess you have to give La Russa
some credit for having that good of a record but the Cardinals are essentially what the Cubs were in 2005. They depended on a pitcher to carry their team and he got injured (you could make the case for two Cubs pitchers) and they really have only two players at best to carry that offense (Pujols and maybe Edmonds) (Lee and Ramirez)
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and right now
pujols can't even walk and edmonds just isn't very good, at least not consistently.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and thus of course
you have the 2006 Cubs, injured//inconsistent stars and really only ONE good starting pitcher
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, you are the only one...
I have no problem wanting Albert to knock 2-3 out of the yard tonight and for Prince to be sidelined with a severe hangnail.

by Def Kenny T on Sep 26, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if the Cubs feel any
of the intensity, adrenaline, urgency that I'm feeling right now they'll go out tonight and put up football numbers. You really have to be in good health to cheer for this team.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 26, 2007 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how bout we just run the table?
call out apollo.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, so
this is the time, this is the place.  This is OUR year!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As if we aren't enough pumped up already
Showtime Baby!!!!
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 26, 2007 4:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks now im jacked for the Game!
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have a good feeling tonight
doesnt marquis have a pretty solid record in games he pitches after a cubs loss?
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Marquis
I am looking forward to seeing him bring his A game tonight.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Sep 26, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we need an offensive explosion.
i'd like to see about 20 hits.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 5:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and all will be home runs
 
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Barone's background black?
I don't like it.  Kind of scary.  I have a bad feeling about this game.

: )

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I sometimes think
I'm not cut out for this whole diehard fan thing. But, it's too late to go back now.

So let's just go out there and deep six this lousy, unloved team already! Go Cubs!

by ElvisCole on Sep 26, 2007 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened to the S and H? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 26, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More Cards injuries
Ryan Franklin (P)  STL  9/26/2007
Franklin has a tired arm, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. After posting an ERA below 2.00 and a WHIP below 1.00 in each of the first four months, Franklin has fallen back to earth in the last two. Since the beginning of August, he's given up 27 hits and 16 runs in just 23 innings for a 6.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.

Russ Springer (P)  STL  9/26/2007
Springer was unavailable Tuesday with muscle spasms in his shoulder, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Springer is having the best year of his career, but he's been overworked. He reached a career-high in appearances for the third year in a row, and the 64 innings pitched is his most in over a decade.

Troy Percival (P)  STL  9/26/2007
Percival was unavailable Tuesday with a sore elbow, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The Cardinals may do the prudent thing and shut him down, as they may want him to be a key member of the bullpen again next year.

So basically the three decent setup guys in their bullpen are all questionable for today's game.  Fantastic!

In addition, Ankiel was out of the lineup last night because of a bruised foot.  Apparently the only reason Edmonds started last night was because Ankiel was out, so I doubt we see the two of them on the field together.  In addition LaRussa wants Eckstein to finish the year with a .300 average even if that means having him sit out.  Eckstein is at .307 so I believe he'll play tonight, but can we have the Iowa Cubs or any other Triple-A team minus the Cards Triple-A team play the Brewers tonight?  I like their chances better.  Some of the Card injuries have been freak accidents (Encarnacion), but at some point if more than half or your regulars are hurting, you have to wonder how much the training staff is to blame.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

After
Seeing this crap on Brew Crew Ball.  I found a shirt that would make my happier to see around town.

by kilo14 on Sep 26, 2007 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

along with those Chicago Bears
2007 Super Bowl Champion tees.

by JFCubFan on Sep 26, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Port-au-Prince ...
n/t
"Want it spicy? Make it *snappy*! Want it spicier? Make it *snappy, snappy*!

by Littlerock Rynofan on Sep 26, 2007 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can someone tell me?
Is this game blacked-out on MLB.com?
TEAM = MVP

by southerncubbie on Sep 26, 2007 5:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If you live
in a territory claimed by the Cubs or the Marlins it will be.  If not, it's clear.

So unless you live in Illinois, Iowa, northwestern Indiana, the southeastern corner of Wisconsin or Florida, you can get it.  Otherwise, it's a blackout.

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Sep 26, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Checking the blackout map
All but the southeastern corner of Indiana is claimed by the Cubs.

And the Marlins claim all of Florida and Mobile Alabama.

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Sep 26, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, why blame the other bcb?
It's MLB which is preparing the shirts, should they be needed for any team that has a chance to win the division.

And this is pretty clever -- I didn't go through the whole ad -- but are they pre-selling? ("Order now, and we'll ship if the event happens") But, if the 'event' doesn't happen, it's not like you'd get your money back, you'd get credit at mlb.com!

They'd force you to buy something that you didn't expect to buy. If this actually is the case - boy, those guys at mlb can sure pull money out of thin air!

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 5:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MLB.tv Blackout?
Anyone know about this - ?  I thought it was just the Braves and Reds.....???
TEAM = MVP

by southerncubbie on Sep 26, 2007 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching
"Marlins on Deck" the field appears to be uncovered at this moment.  

Also, they're interviewing Derrek Lee on Project 3000.

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Sep 26, 2007 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Daniel "Balone"
I like it..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 5:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any body out there
doing shots for every cubs run tonite?

It worked last Friday afternoon, to the tune of 13 runs.  I would volunteer but all I have in my apt in vodka and I hate that crap (gotta be wasted before I start in on it) and I really need to clean my apt for this wkend.  Pat and Ron will be blarring louder than the sweeper tonite!!!!!

"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

im
down all i got is henny that ok?
i failed VWR 101!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 26, 2007 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Screw you, FSN Florida
Bartman mentioned less than 10 seconds in...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 6:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And then a hearty welcome to the Brewer fans
Screw you, FSN.  And all your FSN comrades.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gametime! gametime!
 
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope the forcast is good enough
to get the game in!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahaha
funny stuff right there

by bennyha on Sep 26, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't panic!
just one out..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 6:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT! An to start the game off?
That's it...we're done.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh
Come on guys. Someone get a hit please!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess not. :(
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two outs in a row?
Boy we suck.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice a 7 pitch inning
for the guy who has control problems
The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 26, 2007 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone just calm down....
you can't win a game in the top of the first inning anyway.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,
yes, you can. Many pitchers struggle in the first. If you can get them before they settle down -- and shut you down the rest of the way, you have to settle for the 3 or 4 you picked up in the first.

And, let's say if you DON'T convert on a bases-loaded situation in the first -- let's say you are shut down, with none out -- that could haunt you the rest of the game.

The first inning is as important as every inning in winning a game.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the first 90 minutes
of every soccer match are the most important.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs are undefeated when leading after the 9th
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 26, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was a horsesh** inning someones gotta
wake this team up or the lead will be a game by nights end
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wake me up when September ends
I can't stand this board in meltdown mode, so I'm off for awhile.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 6:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This has all the atmosphere
of a spring training game.

The Marlins should move their home games to the nearest Florida camp -- at least the place would look full.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 6:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd give just about the farm
to get Hanley Ramirez, this kid is good.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 6:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this has the making of an ugly ugly inning
got a bad feeling about this game
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a double play
NOW
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Sep 26, 2007 6:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whew, i thought that was gone off the bat
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 26, 2007 6:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Relax....deep breath...
we have 24 more out left to do something.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like how you can hear
one guy cheering for Marquis
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 26, 2007 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wnder who the guy
is you can hear in the background?
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow...already behind....christ it is SO EASY
for the Marlins against us...what is up with our team and this bunch of stinking fish?

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

relax, it's
the first inning. Sometimes Jason needs a inning or two to settle down.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay
I said last night that it wasn't yet time to panic.  We may be getting close though.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like the Umpire
lol
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Sep 26, 2007 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm
Go Cards I guess.  Jesus, someone needs to start playing!

by MasterofUnlocking on Sep 26, 2007 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Last night's K zone got washed in hot water...
cause it shrunk.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we have a rested bullpen
i say lou should keep him on a very short leash, i mean like another run without getting an out, and he should consider getting him out of there.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 26, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Jason's pitches are moving well...
maybe too much.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike 3!!!
Thank you!!!!!!
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Sep 26, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the guy in the background
Sometime you just gotta put the team on your back.  Even if you're only a fan.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whooo.
Got out of that inning with just one run. We'll get that back and then some.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Getting squeezed big time by ump
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 26, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch Marquis! Lets get a couple
here boys.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 26, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now we need 15 runs this inning
yes 15 :)
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Sep 26, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job there getting out of that mess...
now lets just make a mess of our own for the Fish to try and get out of.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i hope the cubs notice this strikezone
they could be REALLY patient up there and get some good pitches to hit, they basically have to be right down the middle to get a call.  i like this zone, especially if the cubs use it to their advantage.  

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 26, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You would hope..
that the Coaching Staff would say something to them at least.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday has
not had strikezone the last week or so. Not sure why.
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

only one run
still can win this with Balony or whatever on the mound..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First pitch swinging...
not a big fan.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed
we have to make this guy work, at least give him a chance to get rattled and have to work hard.  swinging at first pitches = handing out outs to an unproven pitcher.  i'm glad that he worked the count full as i write this though, and took the walk.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 26, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew that was close
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 26, 2007 6:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uncle Cliffy!
Nice.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 6:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just a little...
PATIENCE....yeahhhhh.....yeahhhh....

Just a little patience....yeahhhhhh....yeahhhhh....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fletcher!!!!!!!!!
We love you!
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Barone's already
starting to lose it, I suspect.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone calm down
we have never seen this dude before.  IT might take a time through the order to figure him out.
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or two times through if we don't see any pitches
that's all i think we're saying, take some pitches and learn this guy, i'd be fine with a productive second time through.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 26, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OR Mmaybe a
productive first time?? 2 runs not BAD!!
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

caught a break
that was strike 3
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe last night...
but not today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-RO!
great AB.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 26, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here it is.
Don't waste this.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there we go DeRo!
It's been a while since I've had to type DPDeRo.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

De Ro!! My He Ro!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 26, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

B. E. A. utiful!
Let's get that run back and then some!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Perfect!
That's how it's supposed to work.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOHOOO!!! 2-1
Good job JJ!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by thehawk on Sep 26, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ!!!!!!!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 26, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ALL RIGHT!
Now don't let up.  Get on this guy and knock him out.  I wanna see the cubbies show some of that MJ killer instinct.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone, please, step away from the ledges
it's 2-1 cubs
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NaNANANANA
hey hey good by
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there ya go
see..I one nothing lead is in our favor now...
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's get a nice big # up there
while the Suds fans are still watching! :-)
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 26, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can someone PLEASE tell me
Who JJ is pointing at when he gets a single???

by EliasTirade on Sep 26, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cubs dugout
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but
Who?  Obviously it's the dug out, but is it someone in particular???

by EliasTirade on Sep 26, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His biggest fan that follows him everywhere...
from his days with the Twins.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't we almost send JJ to Florida
And were mad when it didn't happen?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Len
was just commenting on this. I'm glad we didn't trade him.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chance for Marquis to help himself.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else feel a weight come off their chest?
None of the teams we need to win has had a lead for almost 72 hours now.  This feels good.  Game's not over, but I like this.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well now I feel
like I could just throw up a little compared to buuckets full ten minutes ago.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sue...your not one to over react...
take a break if you need one.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know but
I really think I'm getting the flu.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have the lead
for you Jason. Please keep it that way.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Biggest hit of the year for Jones
It stopped the bleeding....a confidence booster...
Ramirez got robbed.....

Ump gave payback to the Cubs with Floyd but the home plate ump told DeRosa with his first call as a strike....don't show up

Club stats since June'07; 61-45 BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 26, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man you think we were up 12-1
lets hope Marquis can settle in, this FLA team makes me nervous...check that, everything makes me nervous right now .

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis will not last long with this kind of crap
lead off hits every inning and long counts...get the pen ready!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Zambrano would have tried to catch that one...
with his tongue .
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get the bullpen up, hes off tonight
cant afford the big inning
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF Marquis
Pitch better
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh. Don't even duck, Jason.
Just take it off the face and throw it to first so we can get an out.
"Marmol has become a cult favorite among Cubs fans due to the combination of velocity and movement in his pitches and the wicked awesomeness he displays."

by vtcub on Sep 26, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

two worthless no namers treaner and de arza
get hits thats pathetic jason
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah there's only some many hits worthless
no namers are going to get tonight.  Don't like the Cards chances.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now i see why
Marquis was left of the Cardinals post season roster.

He is a decent innings eater during the season... but isnt effective when you got to have a win..

He just doesnt miss many bats!

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Faith, Courage, Fortitude
and a couple drinks should get us through this inning.

by JFCubFan on Sep 26, 2007 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good break
now lets get a DP
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is just idle speculation..
and I haven't looked anything up, but could Kendall just not call a good game with Marquis? Some guys just don't work well together.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CHOKERS!!!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GODDAMNIT!
ITS HAPPENING
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

De Rosa
Doesn't usually miss that kind of stuff.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

marquis
Career: Batting | Pitching | Fielding
SEASON TEAM G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO W L SV HLD BLSV ERA
2000 Atl 15 0 0 0 23.1 23 16 13 4 12 17 1 0 0 1 1 5.01
2001 Atl 38 16 0 0 129.1 113 62 50 14 59 98 5 6 0 2 2 3.48
2002 Atl 22 22 0 0 114.1 127 66 64 19 49 84 8 9 0 0 -- 5.04
2003 Atl 21 2 0 0 40.2 43 27 25 3 18 19 0 0 1 0 0 5.53
2004 StL 32 32 0 0 201.1 215 90 83 26 70 138 15 7 0 0 -- 3.71
2005 StL 33 32 3 1 207.0 206 110 95 29 69 100 13 14 0 0 -- 4.13
2006 StL 33 33 0 0 194.1 221 136 130 35 75 96 14 16 0 0 -- 6.02
2007 ChC 32 32 1 1 186.0 177 102 90 22 73 103 12 8 0 0 -- 4.36
Total -- 226 169 4 2 1096.1 1125 609 550 152 425 655 68 60 1 3 3 4.52

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 26, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what
the hell Marquis finally gets a grounder and we blow it!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When was the last time Marquis
Didn't give up a run in an inning?  Tonight and Pitssburgh, what about the start before that?
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 26, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

unbelievable

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad that fan
we hear is a Cubs fan. He would be very annoying if he wasn't.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is pathetic, now i know why its been 98
mother f*ckin years since weve won
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why why why
does this always happen.... I have this sinking feeling.....

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow people...
settle down
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hard to settle down
I am sure everyone here has invested as much time in the cubs this year as I have...

I cant go thru another 2003

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

were going to choke
the leads down to 1 after tonight, this season is tanking faster than you can say florida f*ckin marlins, my god what the hell is happening
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok ok ok...
the error was very bad, but let's not demand the the National League contract the Cubs out of existence. We can still get out of this inning without the sky falling.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe you can put
a cute photo up now?
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PULL MARQUIS NOW
It's only gonna get worse.  We can get some long relief out of Marshall and Hart.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the right grounder
and it's still tied. stay calm.

by cubrandy on Sep 26, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is gonna get ugly fast....
freaking Derosa!!!! Marquis is losing it fast...

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PULL HIM OR KISS THE SEASON GOOD BYE
BREWERS ARE GOING TO WIN TONIGHT ADN THE MOMENTUM IS ALL THERES BEFORE WE EVEN PLAYED TONIGHT GOD DAMNET, WHY THE f*CK IS THIS HAPPENING
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So...
Who's got some good cocktail recipes?
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 26, 2007 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a bad dream
I'm pinching myself.  This can't be happening.  I'm not usually the harbinger of doom type, but I've seen a lot of september meltdowns, and i'm getting a nasty sense of deja vu.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If we make it
to the playoffs, do want this kind of garbage on the mound?
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 26, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis hit the wall...get him out of there
now
Club stats since June'07; 61-45 BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 26, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hit the showers Marquis
And shave that ugly a$$ wanna be beard

by dlansfor on Sep 26, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Marquis still pitching?
This all got started with two anemic hitters getting on.

by thepenguin on Sep 26, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game over...sorry kids but this is pathetic
I haven't even heard of half these f*&***s playing for the Marlins and they are spanking us for the second night in a row....it couldn't be anymore crappy right now...thanks lackadaisical Mark Derosa for that crap throw....I AM SO SICK OF THIS!!!!And now bring on Not Bruce Froemming because I know he will be mad at me...who cares Marquis...4-2 to a pathetic team...play like you care Cubs!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go!
I knew you could put something up!
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They've played teams other than the Cubs 90 times.
"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Sep 26, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you see those 3 pitches
why cant he pitch like he just did to cabrera.

Inside, moving great work... it is like he has huge mental lapses

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew.
I gotta admit, that was pretty bad. But DeRosa's gotta make that play.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I Like DeRosa
but if they lose tonight, he gets the boot in the butt for sure.

What a crap play.

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

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK let's
get those bats going.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oooo we held them to four thru 2
f** you derosa and f** you marquis

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

still plenty of time...
don't worry...yet

by manny k on Sep 26, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chill
7 innings to score 3 runs...not impossible

by JFCubFan on Sep 26, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i cant even picture us winning tomorrow with
trachsel pitching, hes going to get lit up so quickly its not going to be funny
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG it's 4-2
there's no way we can come from behind! The season is over!

Quick, everyone who argrees with me, run away from the computer and don't look back!  It only brings you pain and grief, let's go!!!

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

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I totally disagree
with you! But I will walk away from my computer, cuz all these posters go the the deep end over every pitch good or bad!!

I will enjoy the game more away from this game thread.

Enjoy the game everyone and LETS GO CUBS!!!!!

"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marquis will always be a .500 guy.
This is what average pitchers do: have really crappy games.

by FortLauderdaleCubs on Sep 26, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm glad he got through that inning
without more damage, but if he's back out there in the third, i'm gonaa turn the game off, it's killing me.  let's hope for some offense, and another shutdown by the bullpen, starting with hart.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 26, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's early...
we've got 7 more turns at bat and 4 runs won't win this game. This is still winnable people.

by cubrandy on Sep 26, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go...
one at a time boys....get'em on...get'em over...get'em in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the Cubs are going to score some more
I'm not one of the optimists usually. But, people, it's the third inning. This one's far from over.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JT....
I appreciate your optimism...but how long have you been a cub fan?

It is hard not to see the world ending... I have seen it many times

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You have seen the apocolypse!!!
Holy Crap, we have a prophet here folks...I'm in awe
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

F THAT HOLY SHIT
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 26, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am getting up on the ledge now....
soon time to take the plunge....unfreakingreal...I am a Cleveland fan and a Cubs fan and these god damn Marlins have crapped on the dreams of both my teams...yeah with this kinda fan support they sure deserve those 2 championships....great call ump you ass!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No f-ing
way is this happening right now!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NO FUCKING WAY
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YOU ARE AWFUL SORIANO
THAT WAS PATHETIC YOU GOD DAMN CHOKER 136 MILLION YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO RUN THE BASES GOD DAMNET HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude...turn down the curse-o-meter will ya?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 26, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clearly back in!
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 26, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

for anybody
who makes the "human factor" argument against instant replay, I give you that play.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here, here
goes for razzpunk as well
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen!

by michaelb on Sep 26, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds good to me
I'll pay you 50% for what you paid and 100% if they don't make it.  

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no reason for it to be close
he is a talented but stupid frickin athlete

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a BOMB!!
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 26, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the official meltdown game of the season..
and I can't look away....how much bad luck and crap plays can we have in the first three innings? Wow...I really thought we would jump all over the Marlins tonight....and thanks Soriano or the ump for screwing us outta a tie game...good job Lee!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boo hoo
That ball melted into CF just like the Cubs are melting... oh wait...

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is not over.
Yes!

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn you
Soriano this hit should be tied. BUt I'll 4-3. Here We go!!!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

way to go soriano if you knew what you were doing
it would be 4-4 instead of 4-3
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

homerun
Of course nobody is on. They do that so often.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you D Lee
Yes the call is big now, but how bout they use that as mo to get them ahead!
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Should be a 3-1 Cubs lead
But obviously, only some of the 'fans' here have given up

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, this is getting pretty bad on here
I'm pretty vigilant about the game board, and really hope that it's actually interesting, but this is getting atrocious, every single walk or hit or anything and people just give up...it's a trend I wouldn't mind leaving this board A.S.A.P.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could start
a diary for those of us who can't stand all the doom and gloom.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I appreciate the offer
and think it would be a good idea...however, then they'd win.  We can't let the suicide squad drive us away.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up