Overflow Thread 2: NLDS Game #1, Cubs vs. Dodgers, Wednesday 10/1, 5:30 CT
by Al Yellon on Oct 1, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
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are there strike here?
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
I am way to nervous right now
Demp is having some problems right now
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Oct 1, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
Now Demp needs to pitch his best sequence of the game
calm down and do the job
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Smug Manny wottatool
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
wipe that smirk off his face, Demp1
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
why do they give so much credit to manny changing the clubhouse?
fail
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I think...
he did make an impact. He’s…odd, to say the least, but he’s a great player.
Free Ronny Cedeno
interesting 3rd pitch
fast ball high
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Hopefully we can at least get anohter inning out of Dempster
Although almost 100 pitches already.
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no way only if this was game 3
and we were up 2-0 in the series
I assume
The “Horry Kow” shirts?
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screw you, manny
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Ok, I know I just called for a high fastball
but anyone else think Soto is going to that too often?
Gameday
having reset all the stats is freaking me out. I don’t need to look up and see Manny at .500
oh crap demp
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Better than a pitch that Manny can handle.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
true
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
yo, double true
"Without spikes, psychologically it plays havoc with the other team, when they realize I don't even wear a uniform--they don't know what to expect." Bill Murray
by billmurrayforowner on Oct 1, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Tom Verducci
Once again adds nothing to the broadcast
Son of a ....
STOP WALKING PEOPLE!!!
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last batter for Dempster to face
is anyone warming up?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
playing with fire scarecrow??
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That's alright...
a walk to Manny is better than making a mistake and him tying the game. Go after the next guy!
Jimmyeatworld
awww Ryan...
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
99 pitches already
…
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no command
throw it
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
warming up
danger
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
phone goes to the bullpen
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
DAMN IT RYAN!!!!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Playing with Fire
7 BB in 4 2/3 innings.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Dempster....
This is looking too much like Dempster the closer. Ugh,,,
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Rothschild will visit
talk atalk talk
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Samardz and Marshall
warm up
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
this is bad he is not even close
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Shark and Marshall,
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Maybe
But we can’t afford to keep giving them walks
by chitownhawkeye on Oct 1, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
swings at the first pitch, what game has he been watching
i havent had time to look at the line up
but please tell me howry is not in the postseason lineup…
I could tell you that...
…but it wouldn’t be true.
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
hold everything now
"Without spikes, psychologically it plays havoc with the other team, when they realize I don't even wear a uniform--they don't know what to expect." Bill Murray
by billmurrayforowner on Oct 1, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
You know Lou is bent about 7 walks
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(Expletives)
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I hate this fucking game
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
DAMMIT DEMPSTER
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
wenbt one batter too long
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
7 FREAKING WALKS
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
this team is too good...
2 runs is nothing to flip out over
"Without spikes, psychologically it plays havoc with the other team, when they realize I don't even wear a uniform--they don't know what to expect." Bill Murray
by billmurrayforowner on Oct 1, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
agree but this is the playoffs :D
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
WHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHYWHY
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
gethimoutoftheregethimoutoftheregethimoutof there
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
wow.
not good.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
It was due...to be honest...
Demp didn’t have the stuff tonight…we were lucky this was the first scoring rally for the Dodgers.
Free Ronny Cedeno
Yeah, in hindsight, but I would have let him get one more guy, it isn't like they were hitting him.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
pathetic start by Ryan
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Not exactly what we needed in Dempster's start...
Let’s hope for good bullpen and some more hitting/
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I predict:
The first pitch from the Shark will be a BALL
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i hate you
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Hate is such a dark word :)
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I’d be the first to be down on Dempster… but he’s been magic all year…
no reason to panic… this team can come back and will…
These are not your Grandpa’s Cubs… relax… take a deep breath… have a beer…
and get off the window ledge…
breathing deep
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
i HOPE you are right...but I am still going to be bummed.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Thank you
I was hoping someone’d talk me off the ledge.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster sucks tonight
The Cubs have never failed to disappoint me
it's the fourth inning!!!!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Oct 1, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
fifth.
fifth? fifth.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Oct 1, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
don't start now... please
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Everybody just settle down. It's only gonna be the bottom of the 5th.
Plenty of time for the boys to come back. They have a knack for doing that.
Jimmyeatworld
this ump isn't giving many strikes, so we
should have more chances. Let’s hold it to 4-2.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Expect anything D Different?
I know i didnt.
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
What a Suprise
your here to comment police.
Im sry in not at home by myself watching the game by myself, and had to vent somewhere not at this party.
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
Sigh
whatever. I dont even say they are gonna lose, I say i expected this to happen.
Im sure if i swore i could just fit right in.
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
+1
We need two theads. One for ledge jumpers and one for the rest of us.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Saying you expected nothing better isn't venting
thats being negetive on purpose. VENTING is when you talk about Demps inability to throw strikes, not history.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess you haven't been watching the Cubs all year.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 1, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
It IS a playoff game . . .
But 2 runs is not much for this team. Really, this game should have been tied two innings ago with the way Demps came out of the gate. Way too much nerves. Just plug away and tie it first, then we will talk about getting on top again.
by TheNextCubsVoice on Oct 1, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
Thats the Dumpster we all remember
damn
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Well,
If we wanted our game 1 pitcher to flip the hell out, we could have just let Z start ………
Well, we've come back LOTS of times this year,
we’ll just have to do it one more time!
Hey, it's a new century!
Sooner or later
Walks kill you
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
I think I miss Mark Prior
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Don't jump off the ledge just yet...
We still get to bat 5 more times….Keep the faith!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Not yet teetering on the ledge
Just would have liked to start with a flurry, and get the big MO going on our side, early in game 1.
We did get the momentum . . .
Does anyone else seem the remember the big second-inning homer? 2 runs is lots of early momentum in the postseason.
by TheNextCubsVoice on Oct 1, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
7 walks is not acceptable
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Oct 1, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions
Was that a playoff beard?
If so, youre not supposed to start it UNTIL the playoffs start
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Poor Demp. I like the guy. Too bad this had to happen....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
the ump has a small strike zone
we will get to Lowe and the rest of the Dodgers pitchers. 4 runs will NOT win this game.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Sorta
but Stockton sounds like Al Davis.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I miss L&B.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL...
True that!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hell, the dodgers showed they couldn't hit shit tonight. He had to walk 7 dudes. He practically forced them to score runs
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
You gotta give it to them...they got a hit when they needed one.
and after the count was 1-2. Yuck.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
OK. Cory Provus gave up 4 in the top of the 5th. That means he'll get 4 back in the bottom of the 5th...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Dempster in the dugout had that Vincent van Gogh crazed look
hope he doesnt’ take a razor to his ear
This game is still early everybody....and if we learned anything about this team this year
they never quit……so everyone take a deep breath and calm down.
ok, lowe is going to throw outside like nuts....look out there, most are going to be balls. Wait for one you can reach and poke it the other way. Repeat. A lot
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I wish Soriano would listen to me.....
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Jimmy want 5 run inning! Let's go bats. Time for Lowe to really get hit around!!!
LETS GO CUBS!! LETS GO CUBS!! LETS GO CUBS!! LETS GO CUBS!! LETS GO CUBS!!
Jimmyeatworld
Let's remember...
Derosa and Lee are hitting 1.000 so far. That means they get a hit EVERY time. So that’s 4 guaranteed baserunners.
Free Ronny Cedeno
do something offense
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cliche time
We need to come right back and get the lead again.
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Fonzie
swing at strikes!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions
He's in a funk again.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 1, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome's gonna pick him up though
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey HBCG..
thought you couldn’t handle the angst……glad you’re back!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I needed someone to talk me off the ledge
and my own innercalm voice wasn’t working.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo has two more ABs. We'll be fine.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
What a beaufiul home run that was
LOVED the overhead angle from the blimp.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
We're here for ya..
Some of us anyway..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I think we need Sori to get a hit.
Just sayin’
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
The only remotely good thing I can take from this choke job is...
…LA should probably have more along the lines of 7-10 runs right now.
Meanwhile, our offense will panic and swing at everything thrown at them.
Dodgers lead series 1-0.
who brought you to the party?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
you're full of it.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Oct 1, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm serious
Having one of your best pitchers limp through halof of the game doesn’t exactly lead to a relaxed offense. I mean, I would be thrilled if the offense could recover the way they did after Zambrano’s last start; but this being the first game of the post season, I don’t see it happening.
I didn't like this ump from the moment he was announced.
Someone last night posted ump ratings and this guy has one of the tightest strike zones in the league. And with Demp’s effective wildness, I didn’t think it would bode well. But I thought the Cubs would be more patient with Lowe.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
we're in the crosshairs now
they have a good bullpen, we’re nervous, soriano is in Suck mode, Lowe is a seasoned post-season champ, they’re into our middle relief…. honestly this is going to be tough
Prediction
Dome is going to get a key hit tonight.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
I'm gonna mope in here for a while
Would be nice to see Alfonso make contact
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Why Boston got rid of Manny
Check out his red/green mouth guard when he bats
why should he? I wouldn't pitch to him....ever
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
+1
Looks like he was starting to do that this last month.
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Dome gets it started
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Let's call Ned Yost to complain...
…something tells me he has some free time on his hands
Lets go Derrek!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
Its Wrigley
Strange things always happen.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
cmon, Lee.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
let's tie it up, DLee
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
down....the.....middle
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Dome best be on his horse
In case of the roller. I wouldn’t send him, though.
by TheNextCubsVoice on Oct 1, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
please....I'm so pathetic....I really need this.....score some runs.
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DP Lee...
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DP.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
..................................................................................sigh..............................
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
DPLee strikes again
Yuck
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Come on Sean
gotta hold em!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
Mr. Smooth can do it!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 1, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
we do not need expertise in the DP, DLee
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Maybe it's my fault? I saw the movie today with my kids.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
DLEE
seriously? i think that’s the only word that came to mind…
by sweethomechicago on Oct 1, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions
we've tied the 2007 offense
with 1 home run
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then more Frank to ensure that I jump off the ledge. Gawd I can't stand him...
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
ok... could someone...
Please take Frank Calliendo and shoot him…
He’s as funny as an ingrown toenail…
I enjoy his standup
But the few times I’ve watched Frank TV I was very disappointed.
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the suits love him
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
how is that show still on tv?
has anyone seen it ever?
by sweethomechicago on Oct 1, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
Heh
I love when names I’ve never seen around here before turn up… so fun.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
lots and lots of them
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Seriously.
They make me want to tear my hair out with their negativity too!
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
You have to be f***king
kidding me!!!
DP Lee does it again.
Wow, how quiet is the crowd
DLee is approaching the end of the line.
No one hits into this many double plays unless they’re losing their batting eye.
Hendry had better be scouting replacements, or he’s going to be caught flat-footed with a worthless albatross.
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At least he can still field
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Your right
the walk and single are vanished because he GIDP. And his defense leaves something to be desired.
/Sarcasm
His defense is very good
We don’t employ first basemen to hit singles and play defense.
Actually, we did throughout the 1990s. But we aren’t looking for Mark Grace 2.0 with a case of the yips.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol whatever dude
He has 1 bad AB tonight and as soon as he has it you JUMP on him, jeez its not like Derrek Lowe is a good ground ball pitcher or anything.
This isn't new for tonight - it's been all year.
He’s lost his power and his batting eye – he simply can’t go the other way with an outside pitch, and he’s not recognizing breaking stuff anymore, causing him to pound everything to SS.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would you nominate as a replacement?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
For 2009? Teixiera, obviously.
But really, there are plenty of hitters around the league who would be an improvement. Adding a guy like Teix would mean finding a taker for Lee’s salary, which is probably impossible.
Raul Ibanez would be a major improvement.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
If you break the bank for Tex, who pitches?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Presumably, Marshall in for Dempster.
I’d hate to do lsoe Demp, as he’s been a team leader, but I think Marshall has earned it.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean Rich Hill, Jr.?
And who closes? And who do you have in place of Lilly — who would have to be traded for payroll room???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Pshaw - Marshall is better than Hill.
And in the Teix scenario, Lee would be traded. That’s a payroll-neutral situation — Demp and Lee out, Teix and Marshall in.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
If Lee's as done as you say
then obvioulsy the SCOUTS would see that, why the hell would anyone take him?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure that they do see that.
It’s going to be tough to move an eight-figure 1B with no power, but there’s not a whole lot of cash left on that deal, and there’s the possibility that someone will take him.
I mean, Hendry moved Hundley. If he can do that, he can do anything.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
And you're right, of course.
It’s clear that the scouts do see that Lee can’t hit outside pitches and breaking stuff – because he’s seen a steady diet of it since May, and has utterly failed to adjust.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude...
How about we talk about next year, like next year.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 1, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not just foolish, you're an idiot if you think Ibanez would be a major improvement.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 1, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
In what respect is Ibanez worse than Lee?
He hits for the same average/OBP and more power. 1B defense is seriously overrated.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Gold Glove defense at any position is never over rated.
You obviously don’t pay much attention to the games & the runs Lee has saved for us. His glove has kept the Cubs in games for a few years now.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 1, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll absolutely grant that.
He’s been very good defensively – he’s won 2 GG and counting for the Cubs. But his defense has slipped this season, (9 E), and he’s not going to improve with age.
And, as I’m sure we agree, 1B is one of the least important defensive positions. They’re all important, but 1B is a place to hide a big bat/mediocre glove guy, if you have to.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
well f@ckit.
just let Hoffpauir play.
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by drewishdrewid on Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
You obviously are not aware that the Cubs employ Ryan Theriot at SS if you think that 1B defense is unimportant...
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Raul Ibanez?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
We can still win this game.
I do not want to see Lee at the plate in a high-leverage AB again, ever. He’s fading fast.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
It would be awful nice for Marshall to get a quick inning
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I was just about to ask how he was doing
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
nice decision by old man Lou
starting Demp instead of Z who is clearly our best pitcher
Dodgers in 4 FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
cut it out
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
We have good matchups in Game 2 and 3.
That being said, I would like to see a new 1B as soon as possible. We simply can’t take this kind of mediocrity with this kind of investment.
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by D98 on Oct 1, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes because Gold Glovers grow on trees
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly
would like a word with you…
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
you must be joking.
go away.
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by drewishdrewid on Oct 1, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright Sean, put the clamps down on 'em here!
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
Why do we fear the strike zone?
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We don't know where it is?
Neither does the ump?
just throw them in and dare them to hit it. They got one good solid hit, and it counted for four. JUST THROW STRIKES.
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Why can't we get the pitcher out?
WTF????
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It took 6 innings
but Stockton and clowns are on mute
Dempster
Had 7 walks in 5 September starts. Tonightt, 7 is less than 5 innings. Go figure.
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GOOD FREAKING HAYZEUS!!!!!!! MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHING PLEASE!!!
nice microphone work there TBS.
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LOL at loud swearing on TBS
FCC go a-crazy
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You could hear someone obviously yell
“God Damn it!”
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He did!
Struck out Furcal!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
he got lucky, as Furcal swung at a terrible pitch'
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he's got a case of the stinkys
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Ron
Can’t believe what he’s seeing.
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C'mon Sean!
1 more, buddy!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
K! Nicely done Sean
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Thanks for helping us out there. Dumbass Furcal (glad he didn't sign with us).
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I would love Furcal to be the SS of the Cubs
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you can have him, he was hurt all year anyway.
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Theriot > Furcal
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Ok,
so which one of the 0 games he played in June, July, and Aug was your favorite?
Well since he was the best NL player before getting hurt
I think I’ll take him
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what a huge sample size...
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Hmmm a whole month dominating the league
After being one of the best SS in baseball for years.
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nice to be hopeful
but winners of game one are at HUGE adavantage in a 5 game series
Newsflash!!!
Game is NOT over! Still have 4 innings of at bats!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
whose fucking side are you on?!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Gwynn is surprised Loney's ball got out of the yard
Genius commentary there!
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I'm surprised that someone will hire Gwynn to comment.
by Fraggin Judge on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously a good player = good announcer
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Great hitter
Terrible commentator
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Please...
Stop the running around like the damned sky is falling…
this team is alot better than last year…
Soriano looking pretty smooth on that catch
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At least Fonze brought his glove tonight
He’s chased down some toughies.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
all the more reasons that Demp should have just pumped them in there. The D has been solid.
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Good inning for Sean
Lets please please please get some runs
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"Loney's ball went the other way."
per T. Gwynn. How is a ball to CF “the other way?”
these guys on TBS are clueless.
I am coughing up a lung out here. I may start the cough medicine with codeine long before this game ends…
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
why aren't you in dodger stadium tonight?
just wonderin’
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
i know...just tryin' to keep myself amused. :-)
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Either the bitchers stay in here
when the new thread comes up or they move to the new thread and the rest of us stay in here. I can’t take any more of this negative shit going on in here.
how 'bout those Hawkeyes!??
Just teasin’, I am a fan, and frustrated by them too.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Some people are realistic
Things aren’t exactly sunshine and puppies so far.
But there is still PLENTY of game left, and I don’t get why people have trouble figuring that out,
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Agreed. I'll follow you, sue. Just let me know which thread to stay in.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Ony 2 runs down
game’s not lost. Came back from worse deficits.
Please, do not jump off the ledge yet
Lets go Rami!!
Get us going.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
Aramis is gonna get us started here
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yes we all get upset
about bad plays but going on and on with it and not believing is not a cubs fan!
ok
back from dinner. Saw Derosa’s homer ( note to self…do not stand up and yell YES! in a St. Louis sports bar when a Cub hits a home run in the playoffs ). Missed the granny…thankfully. Too many walks for Demps, huh? I’m here…LET’S GET SOME RUNS!!!!
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
What bar? I live in St. Louis too (man, I need this series!)
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
actually it was in Winfield...
Playoffs is the name of the bar.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
ah, I am in ST. Peters.
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that's where I live....
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
well, nice to kinda meet ya.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Aramis leadoff double!!!
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Atta boy Rami
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So close, Rami
Bring him home Geo!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions
ARAM!!!
Lead off doubles!!! These are the things rallies are made of my friends! Mark my words. :)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
marked and highlighted
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Patient please
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cmon, Soto!
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holy shit, if ARam can get it going, then we have a chance!!!!
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The man the myth the legend Corey Wade warming up
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Come on, Soto...
Remember how he was the only ray of sunshine in the Cubs’ weak offense in the playoffs last year?
Well...
…If they can get Rami home then they may be able to attack the LAD bullpen and rip ’em a new one for that Granny
Ugh
that low strike.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions
I know
I just don’t like it.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
And that's why Soto had to swing at it...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 1, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
no way
Dempster got no low strike calls in the first 3-4 innings. By the 5th he was just wild
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
He got that pitch in that spot every time
it was the ones on the inside of righties that he wasn’t getting.
Crap!
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Ballgame?
Please?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
Dempster never got that call on that 2-1 pitch
that made it 2-2. that was the key to Soto’s at bat. :-(
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Edmonds can help us out here
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Some of these guys
are squeezing the bats into sawdust
Lowe approaching 90 pitches now
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Come on Edmonds...
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Bullshit
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions
On a lot of nights
I think that was a strike.
Given tonight’s zone, it wasn’t even close.
At least he moved him,
Ugh…
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Yuck
At least he is at 3rd now
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Drat
3 innings left
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I'll be back later
Im going to drink more now
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slcathena, I marked your words. They let me down....
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but they looked good for a minute.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
i thought so too....oh well
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Seems to me that the key to this offense is Sori.
Hopefully, he’ll step up….
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Memo to Soriano: This is a slider. Don't swing at it. Doh!
by Fraggin Judge on Oct 1, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori will get those sliders for the rest of the series until he lays off...
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
marshall for another inning?
or someone else?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
stay positive!!!! five more ..... four more....er.....three more big innings to go. Come on boys!
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
We got this under control....
I hope
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
non sequitor?
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I'm staying here
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions
it's an average. so far we have 2 runs. maybe we'll have more at the end of the game. maybe not.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
C'mon Seany
finish him!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
Okay
that was not what i meant.
maybe we should use the new thread…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
no idea
theres no way he should’ve gotten under it to get it up.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
No my friend....
It’s can’t anyone get any clutch hits for “us” (the Cubs)?
The best defense is a good offense
Message to Larry
2 HR’s tonight
0-2 count and 1 -2 count
Please WAKE UP !!!
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
a pitch ON THE GROUND
what the hell do you want him to do?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
no
off the plate, inside and REALLY far down.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
it was a great pitch
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Wake up and watch the pitch again.
It was low, and Manny just happens to be a good bad ball hitter. It happens.
Theriot leads off next
If anyone can get on base, it’s him. Plus, we can pinch hit the 9 hole.
(Still wondering how Dome got the #2 hole today…)
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Soriano Sucks
Routine post season at bat for Soriano
as their K-zone showed
both the 3rd and 4th pitch were outside on Kosuke. this is painful
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