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

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Game Threads

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

You've been warned
on the photos.

KNOCK THEM OFF!

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh Timmers on Sep 26, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 Yellon on Sep 26, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Sep 26, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Sep 26, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Sep 26, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 Josh Timmers on Sep 26, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 Josh Timmers on Sep 26, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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 Josh Timmers on Sep 26, 2007 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

hahahahaha
funny stuff right there

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

*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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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

phat

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

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  

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  

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  

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

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  

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  

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

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

Here it is.
Don't waste this.

phat

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

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  

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  

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  

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

phat

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

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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  

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

phat

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

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 reply actions  

Very true
and won't they look like fools when the Cubs win tonight?
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, heh, won't they look dumb...
heh, I hope... looking around nervously with fingers crossed
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

bad typing there
sorry. I got excited
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

There is no way
Barone lasts.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Marquis
should be done...need to stop the bleeding. It's up to the bullpen and offense tonight!
Clinch by Friday? Pretty please?

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 26, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

come on
If DeRo makes the play, Marquis' line doesn't look bad.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

marlins broadcasters
just said Lee's HR went 452 feet. Wow.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Game would not be tied if Soriano didn't get out
No way Barone makes the same pitch if Soriano is on base.  

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

while the tone of your comments I do not agree
I agree, safe or not, Soriano needs to make that play an absolute no call.  that was bad baserunning.

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez time
BABY!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go Cliff
Alright A Ram
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Sep 26, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Aramis
Be patient. Hit your pitch.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

alright cmon rammy
get me back for that bs ejection last night
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

A walk for Cliff.
Bring him home Aram.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

marlins announcers also just said
that their bullpen is a little empty tonight, good sign

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 26, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

ahhhh
damn!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

How about giving
Hart a start in stead of Trascehl

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Whiners
Can I buy your playoff tickets for 50% off and I'll give you 100% if they don't make the playoffs?

No takers?  Really?  Then STFU.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

everybody --
the optimists and pessimists need to calm the hell down.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

This game is not over.
But why oh why must it be so difficult?

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

How about a 1-2-3 inning
or at least no runs?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Well....I would feel better if Soriano would have
been along for the ride on that DLee homer...uggghh...is Marquis back in???? Okay I will take one foot off the ledge and try to be positive but if anymore stupid stuff happens I can't promise...I hate the Marlins soooooooooo much!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Neither starter will last
much longer. If we can squeeze out a little more offense I definitely like our pen over theirs. Don't bury your head under the covers people.....we can win this one.

by cubrandy on Sep 26, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I like our
pen better too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

new pitcher?
please?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Settle down Jason!
You can do this.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

who the
hell is Todd Linden. Marquis couldn't get Corey Patterson out right now!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

He WAS
a highly touted Giants prospect that flopped. If you heard, the Marlins picked him up on waivers.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's do or die, Lou. Don't pull a Dusty on us.
Remove Marquis now!  A pitcher who throws meatballs is going to be destroyed.

by FortLauderdaleCubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew.
A couple more innings like those and I'll be a lot calmer.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

We need more runs.
Let's do it!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay fine...feet off ledge after a shut out inning
but let's paste one up the side of Barone's head this inning!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

time for
a big inning! Lets Go!!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

OK lets really see rally
big one
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 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

todd linden
 Jun. 27, 2007 - 5:42 p.m. ET

Marlins purchased the contract of outfielder Todd Linden from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Linden was 2-for-14 before the Marlins cut him on June 5. He'll be used primarily as a pinch-hitter, and he could head back to the minors after the break.

 Jun. 8, 2007 - 4:02 p.m. ET

Marlins sent outfielder Todd Linden outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Linden has to accept the assignment after going unclaimed on waivers. At least playing in Albuquerque will help him amass the kind of numbers that could earn him another shot in the second half or in 2008.

 Jun. 5, 2007 - 7:08 p.m. ET

Marlins designated outfielder Todd Linden for assignment.

Linden had been a non-factor with Jeremy Hermida back and Reggie Abercrombie emerging as a viable reserve. He was 2-for-14 during his 2 1/2 weeks with the Marlins.

 May. 18, 2007 - 3:42 p.m. ET

Marlins claimed outfielder Todd Linden off waivers from the Giants.

If he was going to get claimed, it makes sense that the Marlins were the ones to do it. Linden was hitting .182 in 55 at-bats for the Giants this season, and he's at .217/.288/.324 in 373 career at-bats in the majors. The 26-year-old has 25-homer power, but it's doubtful that he'll ever get on base at a decent rate. He may not last after Alejandro De Aza and Cody Ross return.

 May. 10, 2007 - 8:09 p.m. ET

Giants designated outfielder Todd Linden for assignment.

The Giants seemed very pleased with Linden in spring training, but he was 10-for-55 with 23 strikeouts to open the season, causing the team to give up on him. With his 25-homer power ability and solid defense in the outfielder, there's a good chance he'll be claimed off waivers. However, the strikeouts will probably always prevent him from hitting for average.

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

did you copy and past that?
holy crap!!!!!   Seriously, you can't do that,  Al can get in a lot of trouble.  This has been discuss hundreds of times!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's about time for Barone
to blow up.

And De Rosa's just the man to do it.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ and D-Ro
Killer combo so far tonight

by MasterofUnlocking on Sep 26, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Jones
2 pitches and 3 runs.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ, I love you
thanks for the 3 RBIs
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ
With 3 RBI's
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, yeah!!
Alright Cubbies!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ could have been in S. Florida
Thanks for the know-all commish who vetoed the trade!

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I can
breathe again. Inhale...exhale
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

on the other hand
Why waste a pinch hitter when Marquis can hit pretty well? I like this move.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm kinda
hungry for a fish fry.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

It'd be 3-runs plagerizer
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Sori
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Cmon Fonzie!
Aww, let him tee off on BArone!  :(

by californiachicagoan on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

this is a pivotal point in the game
some runs here would do wonders for marquis' confidence
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

time for Soriano
He needs to make up for bad baserunning!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

In the
bullpen. YES!!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

A pitcher change in the 4th?
I think our odds just got better. If Soriano gets a hit, I think that might shut the door.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Tell ya what
..the Cubs are damn fortunate to be tied in this game after that disastrous first 2 innings incl. a terrible throw from D-Ro....still got a chance for a W tonite but I would not stay long with Marquis (even thou should be ahead now)...need to score 8-10 runs tonight and they just might (starter pulled already, Sori up).

by writerinwrigley on Sep 26, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

or
we're unlucky because of the error. Anyway, who cares?

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Little difference
Cubs think about going to the 'pen early, so they get Hart up (0.84 ERA).  Marlins think the same thing, and their option?  Ross Wolf 10.32 ERA

by californiachicagoan on Sep 26, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Sue, this is kinda personal
but are you pregnant or something?  You've been talking about food cravings and vometing all night.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL!!!!
No I'm not pregnant. My husband just fell out of his chair when I read that to him.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha ha
it just struck him, like, "it all makes sense!"
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

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

No like
he fell out laughing.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

When I said
fish fry I meant fry the Marlins.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

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

ah...yes
didn't even catch that one, just thought you honestly thought a fish fry sounded good
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

fonzie...no
let ball 3 go!
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

10.32 ERA
out of the pen in the 4th?

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
the SuicideGirls can come off the ledge now

by JFCubFan on Sep 26, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonzie UGGGHHH...oh well tied...come on
Marquis and stop pitching batting practice....

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers now Tied
Ryan Braun RBI Double

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I am
really tired of Ryan Braun.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Son of a
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

come on fonzie
how are you gonna swing and miss at two fastball strikes in a row?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Gas
But a much better feel to this game right now, and I don't know why. Maybe it's the valium.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I
give him a B+ in that test/inning
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Miguel Cairo
Had an error to put the runner on...then ole...ed a ball by braun ...

they just walked fielder

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

That doesn't do justice
Cairo fell flat on his face as he began his throwing motion.

by NTNgod on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Be more respectful of Mr. Fieldler
He's trying to show his old man off before the season ends.

by JFCubFan on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crew and Birds
1-1...still 1 in bottom first
"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Stop peeing yourself.
Resign yourself to the Cubs choking and its better if they don't.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 of 4 leadoff men on base
thats a bad thing fyi
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

can the marlins
find any more holes where bloop hits or flares can fall? This is f-ing ridiculous.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Wolf has 11.1 IP of MLB ball
And a 10.32 ERA with hitters batting .378 off of him.  I hope we can get to him.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah,
it might be time to pull Marquis now.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

sure would be nice to
get 5 or 6 out of him now that this is a brand new game

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol is warming up. We'll see.
If Marquis can get to five innings without giving up another run, that would be awful good.  The Marlins don't have the bullpen we do.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

uh-oh
danger, will robinson.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

How did the Cardinals get so bad?
In just the last three weeks?  This is nuts!

by MasterofUnlocking on Sep 26, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

were never that good
just had a good couple weeks and that's all
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

no rolen, no encarnacion
and post-HGH allegation Ankiel. Oh, and Pujols is banged up.

That would be like no Aram, no JJ and Marmol in a funk. It kind of makes sense.

And yay, D-Lee.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

They were bad all year
Their pitching got hot for about 3 weeks when us and the brewers sucked.  

What makes the even worse now is that all of the everyday players except for pujols are hurt.

"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe you keep Marquis in...
I wouldn't know how to make that call.

I think you have to keep him unless he says something.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I
think you let him go a little more...
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Sep 26, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was huge
to NOT give back the run we gained. Now, how about getting a lead! Let's do this guys!

by cubrandy on Sep 26, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

As many fat ones as Marquis has thrown we
are lucky to have a 4-4 tie....man we are dancing on the edge of knife with him....get some runs, okay a lot of runs....

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
Theriot, Lee, Floyd, Ramirez should be able to shut the door. I mean, they certainly are guys I'd want up there in this situation.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe they'll show up
in a procession (one after another) from the Marlin pen.

by cubrandy on Sep 26, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

take pitches, guys
My guess is these rookies can't throw strikes.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Steve T is pitching tomorrow.
In other news, Cub fans are buying a lot of floggers...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

This is not in stone.
Rich Hill may pitch.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

They just announced it
on WGN.  With an emphasis on the "WILL pitch."

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len also
said that Steve will pitch tomorrow.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree
would be foolish to make that decision now.  inform both HIll and Trachsel to be ready for tomorrow and make the decision after tonight's game and the result of the Brewer's game

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree
but that's not what they said onna Radio.

Just sayin.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

appreciate the update
but I think Lou will flip flop pretty quickly if they lose tonight...>I have a hard time seeing him rely on Trachsel in a must win game tomorrow

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

uh oh
I hate when that happens. Hope Derrek is ok.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, that could
have been really bad.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Head shot?
"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

No on the arm.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I REALLY miss Len and Bob
hope all you mlb.tv-ers agree. these guys suck

by cubs2234 on Sep 26, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

meh
I've heard worse. Announcers from some crap place called "Saint Louis."

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

boy, i'd have to disagree
I've heard a lot of opponents announcers this year, many AWFUL.  These guys aren't that bad really.  I think they're pretty fair actually.  I kind of like hearing them rip the Marlin fans for not showing up

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I miss
Pat and Ron.  I hate having to listen to the road guys on XM.
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Sep 26, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love Uncle Cliff's patience tonight
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Homer or single
as DeRosa marches on towards the cycle?

by californiachicagoan on Sep 26, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

rammy
he just made you look Baaaaad, buddy
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

This game
is KILLING me!  Stranded runners, bad calls, near home runs, errors...seems like the kind of game, if they lose, they'll really look back on and regret.

SO LET'S WIN!!!

Clinch by Friday? Pretty please?

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 26, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

santo is really struggling tonite
the "oh gods" and "what thes" are really flowing, almost non-stop.  gotta love him.
italics

by joeschmitt on Sep 26, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

crap
that was close to being out.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

damn
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn it!
We should have scored that inning!
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 26, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

ouch
that really, really sucks.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

how close was that shot
"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers pitcher just got a hit
Talk about playing above your level
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

not THAT close
mid-warning track
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

The collar is tight folks...
Geesh!

I hope they can come through...

1-3 and one out with A-Ram up?

Very poor AB, I agree. Makes him 0-6 now in FLA.

Come On Boys!

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

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Hutton is terrible,
The guy named after a ballroom dance is passable.
But barely. They sure do pander to Milwaukee, tho.
Of course, more Cubs fans are warching them nation wide on EI (Except for the Chicago market)rather than the 20 Brewers fans in Kenosha, but I guess they are too dense to realize that.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

These cameramen
are freaking me out.  he zooms in on the outfield stands as soon as the ball is hit....i think it's gone for sure.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I know it's a LOT to ask for
but a strike out here would be really, really nice.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Todd Linden???? You K Cabrera and let
little baby face Linden double twice off of you? Come on Marquis...get it together...

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take it
Better a man on second with two outs than a man on second and no outs.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

why does mlb.tv say 5-4 marlins?
did i miss something?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

3-1 brewers
cardinals have no pride whatsoever
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

it it were possible
my hatred for the cardinals is growing.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cards Defense
They have 2 errors and just blew a easy DP

Ryan braun then doubles

2-1 brewers

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

no, its 4-4
weird.  gameday agrees with me.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

The cards are throwing the
Game...Their defense is just terrible tonight.  Miles complete pocketed a DP ball and their left fielder complete blew a ball
"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to keep Marquis in....why oh why...and
another no-name gives the Marlins the lead....Lou do not listen to the pitcher...should have brought in the pen....GOD!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Take Marquis out now!
I can't take any more
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Easy,
Marquis will now be officially done, due up 3rd.

This game is FAR from over.  The Cubs will step it up against this poor bullpen.  for some reason, I'm not as worried about this game as I have been in the past for similar games to this in the past...the way the Cubs bats have been swinging recently

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

And, I guess they should
have left it up.

These 2 idiots seem to think they are telecasting to Milwaukee, only. Since nobody in Miami is watching, perhaps that's correct.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

if the marlins are playing this well against us
I'm terrified about what's going to happen in Cincinnati.

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Dunn and Jr.
are both gone.

The Reds are not as potent w/out those guys.

PLUS Marquis will not have to pitch again, thank the heavens.

I see clearly why LaRussa chose to leave him off the playoff roster and I hope Lou does the same.

Just WAAAAY to unreliable, in my opinion.

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

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Matt Treanor whoever he is with the RBI....
sad....so f'ing sad....I wanna believe but this crap keeps making me punch holes in the walls....GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

This is game 7 NLCS a few years ago all over
This team needs to get marquis out of there. This is when I need the faith and it is not here. The past 14 innings have been awful. The cards are laying an egg and this is getting ugly real quick! come on cubbies! we want to see october baseball!

by mossey12 on Sep 26, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

We need to score when we get runners on...
we cannot keep leaving them stranded while the Brewers cash in.

by Basman on Sep 26, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Face it.
It might not be over tonight but this team doesn't have the killer instinct.  If they did they would have taken care of business last night.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marquis
Could possibly be pitching himself off another postseason roster.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 26, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

It's coming down to the little things....
DeRosa hot dogging a throw to second for an error

Soriano getting doubled off first nase....

Inability for the offense to score a runner from 3rd w/ less than 2 outs....

Cubs are looking like thry've reverted to May form....

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Kendall needs to do something
he didn't exactly "handle" Cy Marquis very well.

by Itchy on Sep 26, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

horrible move by Lou, no reason to leave Jason
in there, he was obviouosly getting hit hard, with five games left you cant give away a run there

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

sh!tty AB by kendall
fuld gets an AB.  Couldnt happen to a nicer guy, but why him?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

sam fuld
Uh, Lou -- what are you doing?

by elgato on Sep 26, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

hmmm
Fuld?  I think Cedeno might be a better choice here...hope I'm wrong

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

why does Kendell play, Lou too scared to play the
more talented rookie...what is this the Dusty Baker are again.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou said he wants
a "veteran" during this week.

You can bet Kendall will be PH'd for.

Our "vet" tonight certainly did well.

But - one of his runs was unearned...

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

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto played
a LOT over the past several days.  Lou ain't dumb, y'all.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

BUT.........
Fuld certainly may have been of use later this game in his usual pinch running role  

I do think that Marquis could've been every bit of a good choice to let bat in that situation

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Electric inning there boys.....
apparently Florida found a guy who can get us out....thanks Rammy for getting that run in last inning....Cubbie Swagger becoming Cubbie Stagger again....

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Great inning boys
I we had this guy dialed in?

by Itchy on Sep 26, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Nothing comes
easy with this Cubs squad, does it...

They needed to win THREE goddamn games.

LET'S GO CUBS!!!

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

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

No they need to win 4.
I wouldn't rely on the Brewers to lose.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Way
Brewers will run the table with the Padres also fighting for a playoff spot.
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

if no Marquis on ps roster...
then who's 4th starter?  Marshall?  Hart?  Certainly not Trachsel.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Five Game Series
You can get by with three starters depending on the days off.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you had a horse as your #1 starter...
...like Good Carlos, then you could easily get by with a 3 man rotation for the playoffs.    With the way the games are scheduled, Game 1 starter also starts Game 4 with only 3 days rest - everyone else is on normal rest.  Same for NLCS.   Would need two horses for WS though.  Kinda like Johnson and Schilling for DBacks a few years ago (2001?).
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 26, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is *ZERO* excuse for losing
to the worst tean in the NL.....

If you can't beat the worst team in the NL...you don't deserve to go to the playoffs.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Really?
Why?  It's not like we'll be facing the Marlins a week from now.

Didn't Boston just lose to Tampa Bay?  Didn't the Mets just struggle against Florida and Washington?  Didn't Arizona just lose to Pittsburgh?

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

yea but,,,,
I believe the Mets managed 2 of 3 even though they struggled....and the Cubs are about to go 0 for the Marlins this year....

I don't see any confidence on the field right now...

I see guys (Soriano & Ramierez) trying to hit 6 run homers every time they step to the plate.

I see guys waiting for something bad to happen.

I'm not jumping off any ledge here....but the team play certainly isn't inspiring any confidence.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep playing like
last night and tonight...Cubs won't be playing anybody a week from now.
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see the ledge-jumping brigade is out again
Jump off now. No need for the rest of us to have to change diapers the rest of the way in.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I've been waiting for you to jump in
and tell people what to do.  ;-)

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, we need some leadership
These inmates running the asylum isn't working. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol in
That makes me feel a little better.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The heat will be turned up if we drop this one
Luckily, the Brewers are chasing us, and San Diego is in a race also.

I am stunned that JM was left in to allow the 5th and 6th run.  Horrible.

"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

sorry - 4th and 5th runs
"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

5th run
I don't necessarily disagree with Lou there

Marquis had found a little groove there....save the bullpen.  

THIS GAME IS NOT OVER

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

If BCBers' emotions were a commodity...
...one could make a fortune in day trading.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 26, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

3-2 cards!
deadbirds may still have some life
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Now that's ignorance talking
Marquis will be on the postseason roster.

Once again, a bunch of screen names you never see when the Cubs are winning show up.

By the way, we can all agree that the Cardinals are a gutless, scumbag, cowardly, punk, drunken organization.

by lancaster99 on Sep 26, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I concur
And speaking of the deadbirds, for the moment, they aren't our most hated rival.  So lose Brewers lose!  (I can't actually get myself to say that the other way...)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Frankly -
I wish the team could go with TWO starters if they make the playoffs.

Jason Marquis has been pretty blech in "big games" during this stretch run.

Sorry -  
                                    W                              ERA
  Last 14 days   2  2  0  1  0  0  0   0   9     8.00  13   8   8  0   4   1   5   0                              W
   Last 28 days   5  5  0  2  0  0  0   0  27.2   4.88  30  16  15  2   6   2  15   1

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

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's not wearing a pink hat, is he?
Maybe someone should loan him one, make the players feel at home :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol would looked a lot better last inning
the Marlins had a quicker hook with thier starter then we did

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

that assumes you'd
trust Ohman/Eyre/Wuertz in the 7th or 8th?

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whew!
Top of the order now.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

This is a big inning
Top of the order up in the seventh. The Cubs have to be able to score off the Marlins bullpen, considering they're going to be seeing five innings of it.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

alright
here we go....a  3 run 7th!

by LuisSalazar on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

OK Top of the order...
It's time. Enough BS. Soriano needs to take a few pitches. Theriot needs to do something. Same for Rammy.

THIS IS A MUST WIN!

Clinch by Friday? Pretty please?

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate the Marlins
What is their record against us this year anyway?  How about since 2003?  I thought that when they did their firesale, we would demolish them (payback after 2003).  Doesn't ever seem to happen.  They do have a good model -- grind out at bats -- play small ball. Take pitches.  
"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Lou went against his gut
...in keeping Marquis in to try to get that last out in 5th...shoulda brought in Marmol right there this guy iS practicaly UNHITTABLE we cannot afford to get behind!!

But we did...hope that decision doesn't cost us this game.

At least St L is winning but boy is Milw pounding their pitching...in fairness to Cards, they have played like 30 days in a row now on an already thin pitching staff....

by writerinwrigley on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

The Brewers haven't had a day off
in about 10 days.  And won't get one.  I hope they enjoy all of next week off.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

are we out of the inning
Gameday is a little slow
"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers have 1st-2nd, no outs
That 1 run league won't hold up.
"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Sep 26, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Cards got out of it
3-2 cards
"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bridge Jumpers
  1. They didn't sign Marquis to a long contract to LEAVE him off any playoff roster
  2. This ain't make or break 7th game of the NLCS and Kerry Wood isn't pitching
  3. The Brewers won't run the table on the Padres, even tho SD is short-handed
  4. This game ain't over,
  5. If you want to doom and gloom, call your friends and don't inflict this on the rest of us, because, frankly I'm tired of hearing it and it appears many others are.
  6. "Private Practice" is now on ABC, please go watch that, OK??

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey - Rodney Dangerfield's long-lost daughter!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-2 cards
keep the faith its gonna happen

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Why did Gameday take the strikezone down?
Did the Umpires complain?  If so, f*ck 'em.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I love
santoswoodenlegs pics thanks bud

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

this guy
in the background on the radio cracks me up.

Until Soriano strikes out AGAIN.  Pete's sake.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW
99 mph thats tough guys

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano needs to lay off the
high heat...that was ball 4.
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Theriot!
Get on base!

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

let's get some runs.
i can't take this crap. the marlins suck. why can't we beat them?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano does nothing....wow...
Mets have choked up a big lead to the Nats...Arizona is losing...guess we aren't the only division leaders peeing down our leg right now...

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

ugghhh
darn it thats all right keep pluggin

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope Murray had a ride to the game.
No golf carts.

And the 90-loss Marlins are due to show up soon.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

and we've lost 8 in a row, correct?
yikes. that's pathetic.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

No hits since the 5th? And our meat was just up...
who is gonna rally us? Derosa? Ramirez who has looked lost this series? Maybe a pinch hit surprise like Soto? What say you?

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

pathetic, why cant Sori take ball 4
oh because he is a loser, that is why the Yankees and Rangers wanted   rid of him, he is all about stats and not the team

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Dood.
He produced for us before.  He'll do it again.  Quit it.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep the faith.
Why so negative?  Act like you're still rooting for the division leaders.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 26, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Hermida is legit
#1 pick in 2002

Hitting 291 with 17 hrs and 59  RBis

by WaitTilNever on Sep 26, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs fan
IN the outfield with a paper bag on his head thats says go Crads thats hilarious

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, you could hear the Cubs fans there
for the 7th inning stretch
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 26, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

DO NOT say anything
negative here.

Just buck it up and, "We'll get 'em tomorrow!"

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

by TheEman on Sep 26, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

DC Cubbie stow it.
Soriano is all about the stats, huh?

Isn't this the guy that hid a wrist injury for over two weeks so he wouldn't have to sit?

by MiniAndretti on Sep 26, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah and does playing hurt help the team
look I know he cares about winning, I just wish he could learn to start an inning rather then trying to hit every pitch out.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

D C
man relax this isnt over, we can get this

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go Cubs!!!
It's my freakin birthday!!
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

A reminder to all ^regulars^

This message brought to you by the committee for a better BCB.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 26, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

my god, we need a rally.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

we need an inning with about 6 hits.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm not going to relax.
It's not over, but boy, I'm not going to relax.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Cubbies
Lets turn it around!!  Believe!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Sep 26, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

we need to win this one
we can't drop one that we had so many chances to win.  we need to belly up to the bar and get it done when it really matters.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

no, no, no.
can't afford to give up another run. this hermieda is killing us, absolutely killing us.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

come on, cardinals. shut them down.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

aw crap
Marmol left that one hanging.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

What's up
with all the doubles?

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

F#$@%#$%
thats just what we don't need
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

can you believe this shit?
it's like clockwork.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Lou In Blue on Sep 26, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Goodbye game....hope the Marlins 10 fans in the
entire nation enjoy this....okay...let's hear some pep talks because this is looking grim with Lou sending Trachsel out to these wolves tomorrow....depressing night so far...

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice job
A big road to hoe now.  The chokefest is in full swing.

by Itchy on Sep 26, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

well, we need major help from our arch enemy.
i don't like our chances. what a disaster. i don't know what else to call it.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

That just did
it for me. I wish I felt better tonight. I'll keep rooting for them from my bed.

GO CUBS!!!

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

by sue369 on Sep 26, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I love the Cardinals ....
Brad Thompson is my favorite pitcher

by Basman on Sep 26, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Announcers
The guys on mlb.tv are a bunch of A-holes in my opinion.  

by ak123 on Sep 26, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

What are you talking about?
They're the announcers for the Marlins.  Are they not going to be happy when they do well?  Do Len and Bob not get excited when the Cubs hit a home run?  Of all the things to complain about right now, this is pretty low on the list.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 26, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ballgame?
We can't come back from 3 down vs the Marlins????

I don't even want to see you posting anything when the cubs come back to win.

"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Drive home safely...
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 26, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

We are officially in trouble this week...
don't forget we get Harang v. Zambrano as one of our matchups in Cincy....I really cannot believe this...wait I can I have been watching this happen since I was a small boy....Marmol is losing it now...ugggggghhhhh....

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol went one month and a half
without giving up a run.  he's a human being, not a robot.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 26, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't know what it is
but the marlins always ALWAYS seem to have our number when it counts.  I think that all the fans that the Cubs bring with them to their pathetic park gets them all excited.  More fans = more passion.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 26, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

yesterday
the Cardinals were the worst team in the baseball...

by DaleCoop14 on Sep 26, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Sadly...
an 83 win season gets the cubs at least a guaranteed play-in game last year.  I don't think that 83 are going to be enough this year.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 26, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

The best part is how undeserving Florida is
of having a team with 2 freaking championships in the recent past....no fans....crappy ballpark...so ironic that a team with tons of fans nationwide like the Cubs has the rotten luck they do and this undeserving part of the country gets to stick it to us yet again....

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh I dunno 2003 playoffs....probably taking
this series from us...sounds like sticking it to us to me!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

agreed....
the only thing worse than millions of blind optimist fans is a group of pure fair weather fans.  Florida's fans are just plain disinterested.  Well, Florida's residents (I shouldn't even call them fans).
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 26, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not Bruce....
Is like the soup Nazi...

It's OK to cheer bad baseball abd hope for miracles...it's never over...and if you don;t agree with him your wrong and shouldn't be posting here.

and....It isn't over....but the Cubs sure are playing tight...like they are the ones with the pressure on....not Milwaukee....you need to watch somehwat objectively.

It's just a game...and I'll get up and walk the dog and go to work in the morning...just like any other day....but to see the team come this far and start playing like this is disappointing to say thye least.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

No, moron
I shouldn't even bother replying to you. Shove it.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whoa there...
don't become a name calling troll.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 26, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

No soup for you!
n/t
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

alright
i havent posted on here in over a month but seriously can we take down the magic number, I know it has nothing to do with the play of this team, but why do stuff that hasnt worked inthe past, is this too much to ask for? We'll all know if we make the playoffs, if we make them theres no point on having a number that never changes showing us.
"Never lookin back or too far in front of me, the present is a gift and I just got to Be" -Common

by INWes44 on Sep 26, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

If we take down the number...
...then the anti-numberists will have won.  ;-)

Leave it up, Al.  Leave it up.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 26, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

we are going to lose a game in which a
guy named Danial Barone started. I mean c'mon guys, stop hitting the clubs down there and get to bed. We should have 10 runs this game.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

It's not over ...Cubs aren't playing well but
they are still in first no matter what happens tonite & the Cards are winning right now.....Let's go Cubbies WAKE up those bats

by Basman on Sep 26, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

alright
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

way to start the
inning, good to see someone hasnt given up, you all should be ashamed that cant keep this faith we have done it before we can do it again

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

good start
dont let up boys
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

one on no out
pujols up, lets see it cub killer

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

How about Alou?
He's got a nice little hit streak goin.
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I AGREE!
TAKE DOWN THE MAGIC NUMBER!  IT HASNT MOVED SINCE IT WENT UP
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, that's the reason it hasn't moved
If the Yankees were in this position, they'd be figuring out their postseason pitching lineup.

Nothing we do or say has any effect on how the Cubs play.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree completely....
it all comes down to good or bad play in the field.....

Which none of us have any control over whatsoever....

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nothing would make me happier than to be
on the ledge ready to jump and be proven wrong and have to eat tons of crow...but since I was a little boy and sat through a tear stained 1984 post season every time I get hopeful this club has just STOMPED ALL OVER ME...so it is just natural to see the sky falling and this is where I let my angst out...better than yelling at my co-workers...so come on Cubbies and prove us ledge jumpers wrong...

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

easy on the dramatics
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll tell you what was worse
being in the stands that weekend. You had to watch from afar. I was witness to that train wreck in person, and then had to stay in the city where it all happened. And the Padres, forever -- will play Garvey's HR. It plays on the big board before every game.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

If ARAM gets on
DeRo and JJ are just the hot bats your want up
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

NL playoff picture is up for grabs
All 3 division leaders are slumping...wild card is undecided....lets take advantage
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

what do you guys think?
monroe if derosa gets on?
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

soto?
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's probably good
That I can't see the game here. Judging by the way this has gone so far, I probably would've already thrown something at the TV. GO CUBS. And as much as it pains me to say it, (go cards)...
Your results may vary.

by riggs on Sep 26, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

man, we are going to get swept.
i guess that means we have to sweep the reds. i'm so sick.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

We are, Buck?
What's your track record on these "predictions"?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don't know, go look it up.
i can remember yesterday, and i thought we were going to lose. let's call it one for one.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's go to Vegas, then
With your track record, we could make some money.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

sure, it's simple: plus 1, plus 2, plus 1, even,
minus 1. that's the trick.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 26, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

why would you say that?
why would you tempt the gods of baseball?

Cmon.  One way or another, we're gonna get these guys' number.

Let's go Murton!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 26, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Since when
are they calling the outside strike?
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

According to gameday
that was ball 4.

phat

by phatass on Sep 26, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

and what makes it tougher to swollow...
is that same up was squeezing both starters....the outside pitch had to catch a lot of the plater early on to be called a strike.
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

we should bend over already
because we are getting f&cked by the umps
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I love the Cardinals ...
Brad Thompson is my favorite pitcher (it's been working so far)

by Basman on Sep 26, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

So this is the really BAD Marlins pen????
When are they gonna start like giving up some runs tonight.....some guy named Pinto coming in to mop it up.....gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair time coming soon!

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Relax
it was a strike, we are fine.  Jesus you guys, hey remember May, remember not caring, this is like heaven.  By the way Cards just got through the fifth I think up 3-2.  You fellas need to understand that these guys are selling out for us, selling OUT.  No one wants to win these games more than these guys sit back and take it for what it is,.....a game

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

So ummm can we take the magic number down
and stop talking about playoff tickets until we at least win one game this week?

by razzpunk on Sep 26, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed!!
Magic Number must come DOWN!

Please AL!!

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

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 26, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Like that damn # posted means anything
are you going to ask the newspapers to stop printing it, too?

Stop acting like whiny children. Grow up.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

im not saying it effects anything on the field
i think it does effect the status of this board and the anxiety, i think it relaxes people not to ahve it as a constant reminder of how much this team is spinning its wheels right now
"Never lookin back or too far in front of me, the present is a gift and I just got to Be" -Common

by INWes44 on Sep 26, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Terrible....just terrible
we look like shit....we are getting homered by the umps....why can't it ever be easy?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Uh Oh
Who else hopes the Padres are on fire starting tomorrow?

by MasterofUnlocking on Sep 26, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, i shouldn't have broken the not posting seal
because now i need to vent, stranding runners on 1st and 3rd one out with the heart of your order up or a leadoff double with you top RBI guy up, is inexcusable against call-ups for a 90 loss team, that is to say whether we lose this game or not, its jsut not something you can do
"Never lookin back or too far in front of me, the present is a gift and I just got to Be" -Common

by INWes44 on Sep 26, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Poor offensive fundamentals....
I've been complaining about it most of the year....failed to score a runner from second w/ 0 outs.....

Soriano, Lee, and now Floyd....all shouldda scored...but the offense keeps self destructing...

Also...notice how much the Marlin outfielders help their pitching staff....

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Nothing
anyone can say. This is brutal. Just friggin' brutal. Things ain't looking real good. We're in deep.
I would not fight Jason Kendall.

by TCobb1911 on Sep 26, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay, here's what happens
Brewers lose today, then drop three of four against the padres.  then we can look this terrible for the rest of the season.

please?  I don't trust this team to win when it really matters.

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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

right field
they wouldnt trust you either

by Les Lancaster on Sep 26, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

The Marlins at 67-90
are tied with Pittsburgh as the worst team in the NL.

My fervent wish is -- that squad shows up tomorrow.

And thankfully, the game is on WGN so the torture of these two idiots isn't inflicted on us 3 days in a row.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

please someone explain
to me what the purpose is of bringing Pie into the game in the next half of the inning instead of him pinch running for Cliff. Pie would have been on 3rd after Aramis's fly out and the inning might have shaped up a little differently. I'd rather be 2 down in the 9th than 3.

by blueballs on Sep 26, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Why oh why...
I can't believe that this is happening.  How in the world do you lose a 3 1/2 game lead in a week, when theoretically all you have to do is beat a team that has one of the worst records in the league?  I wasn't alive in '69, so this is relatively new for me.  I'm beyond angry... now, I'm just... depressed.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 26, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

If the Cubs lose
tonight, and the Brewers win -- the lead is 1 game.

Does that sound like a 3 and a half game lead lost? No, you've lost 2 games off the lead.

You people are crying about events that haven't even happened yet.

If -- if -- they happen, vent then. NOT NOW.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know.
but right now it sure feels like they have.  I sure as hell hope they don't... it just sure doesn't feel good at the moment.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 26, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we lose and crew wins, tomorrow is a MUST-WIN
which doesn't bode well with Trachsel starting.  I think it's a must-win regardless of what the brewers do.  We CAN't go into our final series coming off getting swept by a last place team.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

meh
not much to say even though its bad that Marquis couldn't hold TWO leads..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

It does help alot
to have a solid defense behind you....marlin pitchers got hit a lot harder than cub pitchers...Marlin outfield defense is excellent...Cubs is fair to midlands....

It helps when infielders make good decisions....

and it helps when the offense executes and doesn't leave runners on second w/ 0 outs and get doubled off first on soft infield liners...and scores guys from 3rd with one out.....

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 26, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even if we get into the playoffs...
Limping in dosen't work very often. We have to start winning even if the Brewers start losing.
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 26, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

well...
it worked last year..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

and the year before
White Sux almost blew a huge lead against the Indians in September, then went on to pretty much dominate in the post-season.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 26, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ask Cardinals fans
if you need to enter the playoffs hot.

Anything can happen. You just have to get there.

For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by HoffPowahhh on Sep 26, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Cardinals limped in LAST YEAR
The White Sox limped in IN 2005

Doesn't anybody remember anything PAST YESTERDAY?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brother Cub fans
Why must we predict the team will lose, I am going to put my butt on the line and predict they will win this game 8-7. We can beat this team, we've done it before and can do it again.

I will also make another prediction, Cubs will wrap up the division on Saturday.

I was there for 69', 84', and 03', and this team has more of the intangibles than those teams. They will come back.

Watch and see.

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 26, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Sure,
I apologize for my temper the other day, you just pushed my buttons and I let my pride get the best of me.

I still do not like the way some guys on this site keep calling fellow Cubs fans names. We are all in this together, let's keep hope alive. Seesh, I'm beginning to sound like Rev. Jackson.

Anyway, I am not talking through my hat here, this team, unlike many Cub teams in the past, has the ability to come back and win. That is why I am a believer, they have proven themselves and we need to back them up.

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 26, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ditto and ditto
Sometimes the barbarians here get me down. I'm really sorry for our exchange.

Let's put our energies together and pull this team over the finish line, shall we?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

You bet!
This team has fought all year long, and we are not serving them right by doubting them, and humiliating them when they lose.

They have earned my respect and full support. We all need to come together and let them know we believe in them.

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 26, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

And you are a credit
to the real Ken Hubbs. Not that many of the whippersnappers here know who he is. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 26, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by sue369 on Sep 27, 2007 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

I believe the problem is
that the Cubs thought that they were invisible because their division lead was great heading into the offday. I think they thought they were already in the playoffs and didn't have to try. I can't think of another reason to think why they are playing such horrible baseball right now..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

And you base your thoughts on...what?
Dontrelle Willis was unhittable last night

And the Marlins' so-called bad pen has shut down the Cubs.

2 cases of good pitching, with a crucial error by DeRosa -- another DP grounder that should have been converted.

Stranding runners at 1st and 3rd in the 5th -- that's the key to the game.

Not 'they thought they didn't have to try.'

Good Lord -- these threads are worse than the damn game. I'm avoiding this tomorrow. Go jump off your ledge.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

now wasn't that just nice of you
telling me to jump of a ledge? who is the immature one here..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

If theres anyone in the dugout that id want more
In a situation thats unfolding like this is Lou Pinella.

He is the best person to fix this mess on the fly and will hopefully do so for us.

GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Sep 26, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs did not lose a 3 1/2 game lead
they are still in first right now ... I'm not saying they are playing well but this is why it was important to come into this week with a cushion.... the pressure is on the Brewers even though we are all certainly feeling it too

by Basman on Sep 26, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

isnt every game amust win at this point
until the magic number is 0 we need everyone we can get

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

every time it sounds like it's a homer
it's warning-track power. this annnouncer's screwing with me! (listening on XM)...
Missing Wrigley summers since 1998.

by cervantes05 on Sep 26, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

It is pretty simple folks
Bad Pitching, Bad Defense = Tonight's Loss.  I don't care how many times a team has lost...you give them extra outs most are going to take advantage.

Likewise, our situtional hitting has not been good tonight which has also been a problem this year.  

"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree
the extra outs killing us & leaving runners on with 0 or 1 outs just inexcusable

by Basman on Sep 26, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

So.... if the Brewers lose
and we lose tonight, Then what?

We are at square one again tomorrow lol..

We still have at the very least a 1 game lead with Zambrano and Lilly still likely to be pitching against the Reds.

GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Sep 26, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

If that
then we have a magic number of 3.  Thats better right?

by MasterofUnlocking on Sep 26, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the Brewers and Cubs lose
It's a day off the schedule.

The lead stays at 2 games. The magic number, with the Brewers loss, goes to 3.

If the Cubs lose and the Brewers win, the magic number stays. The lead is at 1 game.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 26, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least it isn't the Cubs
hell, Arizona is losing to Pittsburgh and Mets may face being swept by the powerhouse Nationals..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Amen to that ....
oh what i'd do for a 4 spot here

by Basman on Sep 26, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would
run naked down my cul-de-sac singing "Go Cubs Go" if they could somehow pull this one out.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 26, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

really never expected us ot play this poorly
horrible defense, bad pitching, unable to hit in the clutch...there was always a chance we could lose, but thought it would be due to the marlins playing incredible , not us playing like dogs.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 26, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we go
"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Sep 26, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Kendall and Pie just need to get on
starting..now..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

someone should buy brad thompson a drink
for his performance tonight, instinct says the brewers still win though, great job of this ballclub to choke under the pressure as usual, i expected this effort out of a dusty baker type club
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 26, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay good and bad
Good:
  • This game isn't over.  We still could pull it out.
  • Cards are winning so far.
  • Our magic number is 4.  We have 4 games left.  We have control over our own destiny.  Even if we lose tonight, if we win out we win the division regardless of what the Crew does.
-The Brewers are playing the Padres, who will be clawing tooth and nail for a playoff spot.  I seriously doubt the Padres will get swept.  I think they will split the series.  That would mean the Cubs need 2 wins. (1 if the Cards hold on tonight).

Bad:
-We look like shit.  We are playing terribly.
-We are making fundamental mistakes and not scoring gimme runs.
-The Brewers are on fire
-Padres lost 2 of their best hitters
-history

So all in all, I'm not panicing yet, but I'm damn close.  It's amazing how quickly we went from unabashed confidence (sunday) to harbinging doom.  But thats the cubs for ya.  You don't go 99 years without a WS by coming through in the clutch.

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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Panic.
Not yet, but I'd be happier if the Brewer's home record wasn't so good. What's Cubs away record over the last month?
A baseball game is nothing but a great slow contraption for getting you to pay attention to the cadence of a summer day -Summerland

by Jaxxonfan on Sep 26, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

not a good way to start but COME ON!!
 
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 26, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Kendall should not play much more
He may have hot a hot streak, but he's ice cold right now.  Soto needs to be playing every day.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 26, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry, Lou said he's playing Kendall
the rest of the way on the radio today.  We'll see.

by Itchy on Sep 26, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len & Bob
are filling the airwaves with total bullshit excuses about how tough it is to play in that "House of Horrors".  Nice hit Darryl!

by Itchy on Sep 26, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply