11 Wins To Glory: NLDS Game #1, Cubs vs. Dodgers, Wednesday 10/1, 5:30 CT
by Al Yellon on Oct 1, 2008 2:30 PM CDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, Oct 1, 2008 5:37 PM CDT
This is what we live for, what we wait for, what all teams work hard from the beginning of spring training till now for -- the chance for postseason triumph. Of all the preview articles written, I particularly liked Bruce Miles' piece on the confidence this team has in itself. The best quote is what Lou said yesterday:
"Look, the time for talking is over," Piniella said. "The time to get on the field and perform starts tomorrow. Our club is confident, as I'm sure the Dodgers are, and we're going to go out and play as well as we can, as hard as we can, for as long as we can.
"And that's it. We know what everybody in the city wants, and we're going to try to give it to them."
Absolutely. Get it done, guys.
Now, before you do anything else, go look at the brand-spanking-new SB Nation Postseason Portal. It's all the postseason posts from the SBN blogs involved in the postseason, well organized and looking real spiffy. Consider this your one-stop page for playoff info.
Oh, and give our friends at True Blue LA a visit. They seem a little lonely over there. I also wanted to give a shout-out to my friend Rob McMillin's Angels/Dodgers site, 6-4-2, where he covers both LA teams (with a bit more Angels coverage as he's an Angels fan). Rob's wife Helen, an occasional poster here, is a huge Cubs fan.
And before we get to the numbers, of course we need the Gratuitous Geo Photo of the day -- this one from this month's Vine Line: 
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Derek Lowe's tough, no question about it. The mass media will tell you that he has been 5-1, 0.89 in his last eight starts. What they won't tell you is that those starts were against Colorado, Washington, Arizona (twice), San Diego, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco (twice) -- not exactly the class of the league. Since June 24, when he lost to the White Sox, he has made 17 starts -- nine against Really Crappy Teams, four against the mediocre Diamondbacks, and four against good teams: the Angels, the Cardinals, the Phillies and the Brewers. In the four starts against Good Teams, Lowe was 1-2 with a 5.04 ERA. Point: if the Cubs' offense is on tonight, they can beat him. He's 1-0 in two starts vs. the Cubs this year with a 1.93 ERA. D-Lee is the guy who likes hitting him best: 11-for-28 (.393) with a homer.
Ryan Dempster has been every bit as good as Lowe this year; he's even kept his walks and homers allowed down, something I don't think any of us expected. That's been the key to his success: throwing strikes and staying ahead of hitters. Dempster, in 33 starts, had only one that can really be termed "bad" -- the blowout by the White Sox on June 27. He is 1-0, 2.92 vs. the Dodgers this year in two starts. Juan Pierre, of all people, hits him well (5-for-12, .417 with a double). Andre Ethier is 5-for-11 and hit a soul-crushing homer off Dempster last year to win a game for the Dodgers -- but that was when Dempster was closing. This year, Ethier is 2-for-6 (both doubles) against Dempster.
Let's go Cubs!
Tonight's game is on TBS, unfortunately. For those of you who can sync your feeds to a radio broadcast, I'd recommend it.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Once again, a reminder that you can find the overflow comment threads, including the first pitch thread, on the right sidebar of both the front page and any interior page in the box headed "RECENT STORIES IN GAME THREADS". Because I am expecting a lot of activity in the game threads today, I am posting the First Pitch Thread as usual at 5:30. Then overflow threads will post every 45 minutes after that, at 6:15, 7:00, 7:45 and 8:30... four of them. I figure that should be enough; if not, or if there are extra innings, someone (ONE PERSON, PLEASE!) feel free to open another one on the FanPost bar.
One final note on the game threads tonight. Playoff baseball can be very intense, with every play magnified. Please try to be nice to each other. Thanks.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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jesus i hope this isn't the last game we play
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't emphasize this enough...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions
lol
Lets keep the eye on the prize… 11 more to go…
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
We've got to be able to go 11-8 can't we?
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
I prefer 11 - 0
But I’ll take 11 wins anyway they come.
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!
by Ihatethecards on Oct 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto is picking the lucky woman out of the stands that gets to massage the "cramps" out of his legs after the game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
SWL
not fair to tease us bcb ladies who arent going to the game like that. :(
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 1, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
lineup predictions anyone??
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
thats what i was thinking also
hopefully though it is
Soriano
Sneaky Power
Lee
Rammy
Edmonds
Soto
D-Ro
Scrappy Doo
Sacrafice Bunt Machine
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
NO.
We need Dome’s glove. We do NOT need to expose Fontenot’s weaknesses.
"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 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
meh...
big fan of dome as a replacement. Fontenots bat has been hot lately
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
bats don't win
playoff games. Pitching and defense do. We need that glove.
"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 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo will be a second because of his back
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't you mean because of his calf?
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
The Anticipation is killing me
I’m about to leave for the game in a few minutes…. Got to stop at Murphy’s for one or two before going in!
LETS GO CUBS!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance 1B/Manager 1908 World Champion Chicago Cubs
This is actual verbiage from the 'Camden Chat' site....concerning the use of 'first!'
Camden Chat is a user-driven community of Orioles fans, but all are welcome. Try to keep it less than inflammatory — bad language is not exactly frowned upon, but be reasonable, unless someone just did something outrageously stupid during a game. Then, have at.
Outright insults and personal attacks will not be tolerated, and the obvious stuff (racism, sexism, homophobic comments, etc.) will absolutely not be tolerated.
If you ever, ever post "FIRST!" as a comment with no text behind it, and it doesn’t have anything to do with anything other than your comment being the first one posted, I will ban you on the spot, I kid you not.
Other than that, the floor is yours.
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
meh.
who cares?
"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 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
POP!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I really wish I could see your pics
But….work banishes them to blocked traffic hell. No fun for me I guess.
It's just a cherry...
and not a Rocky one either…
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
cherry with the word pop above
not missing much on that one
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 1, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Go on, bite it!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
They're team sucks...what else do they have to do?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the only website I've ever read that allows/encourages the 'first' post
It’s generally considered terrible etiquette.
by dr stabbingworth on Oct 1, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
again...
why care? the game threads fill up so fast, you’re past it in about 15 seconds.
"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 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't say I cared
I was just pointing that out. You apparently cared enough to post an obnoxious reply.
by dr stabbingworth on Oct 1, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
awesome rule!
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by digitalbenjamin on Oct 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
GAME THREAD!!!!!
BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MOTHERF@CKIN’ BASEBALL??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!???
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
First playoff game/First thread post ever!!
Ive been reading here for a looooong time, but I just had to post… my parents won 2 tickets to the Cubs game tonight, and they won them YESTERDAY… so I ordered a train ticket, cut every single class i had today down at U of I, and rode that train up here from Champaign!!! Its a long trip, and I am going to pay for those cuts later, but right now I think its worth it for sure! Oh, and btw, I have never seen the Cubs lose when ive worn my Carlos Zambrano jersey… and im wearing it right now. go cubs!
We are the knights who say Ni!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, im certiantly glad you like my username at least!
by Brave Sir Robin on Oct 1, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
We want...
a shrubbery!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
And none
of Robin’s minstrels
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
He got eaten, remember
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
And there was much rejoicing
Yeah
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
I wonder what Rich Hill is doing????
walking someone in Mesa??? What a sdad story… Amazing we did so well when our third starter couldnt get a soul out
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
For those of you outside WGN Radio range and with XM,
the game is broadcasted on XM 184 (WGN) and XM 189 (ESPN Radio).
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 1, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
uh.....................nervous
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 1, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
2-0 Phils
bottom of the 3rd.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Loved Torre's quote...
….in the Bruce Miles piece on whether the Cubs are cursed:
“Cursed?” Torre asked. “You’re dealing with a former Yankee manager who had a 3-0 lead against the Red Sox (in 2004), who went on to win the World Series. Sorry.”
Exactly, Joe. Couldn’t have said it any better myself….as a Cubs fan.
After...
a Richie Weeks error gave the Phils an extra out. I’m shocked that the Brewers defense is letting them down.
4/4/3
by Born Again Cubs Fan on Oct 1, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome second.
Riot 8th. That’s interesting.
"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 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou's always full of surprises
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actually thats not a bad idea..
i like riot batting in front of demp. Riot gets on, gets bunted to 2nd, Sori knocks him in.. could work out nicely
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
Ask Soriano about it
I mean, he’d probably just tell you Fukudome only bats 2nd once a game…ha
Plus, Fukudome is still decent at getting on base. We need him on in front of the big fellas too.
oh, I'm totally not complaining
I wanted Dome to bat 2nd from the very beginning.
"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 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
right, need to Dome to work Lowe for some pitches...
..and Lou knows if Dome can get hot, this team has no offensive weaknesses.
I love it!
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Hope it works
….
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome hitting 2nd?
Seriously!
WTF?
It’s as odd as this photo.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
take that off AL (it is just too scary for my taste)
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Dome's gonna come through big.
What the HELL is that thing second from the right???
"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 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I really want to know what the context of this picture is
Anyone?
Anyone?
Voodoo Economics?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
you posted it!
think twice before you post pictures from your personal collection! I’m serious I want that image to go away, it will scar young minds.
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 1, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
young minds?
No need for the adjective there.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
or this photo
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by digitalbenjamin on Oct 1, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
nightmare fuel!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that Judy Baar-Topinka?
n/t
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
I was crying...
…for Lou to put Fukudome in the 2hole in April, May, June and July and it never happened (except rarely).
This indicates Lou is looking to play some small ball with Fukudome’s bunting skills and patients at the plate. I mentioned this in another thread, but it is also easier to steal bases with a lefty in the box helping to block the catcher’s view.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
But remember...
…it was around the time when Sori got hurt and Dome was moved to the 2 hole that he started his slump
I still think he comes up huge, just saying….
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yep.
he was doing just fine in the 5 slot. That is when it went down hill for him.
"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." - Alvin Dark
I'm not even sure that's what caused the slide
but hell there is NOTHING LEFT TO TALK ABOUT UNTIL THIS FREAKING GAME STARTS….sorry just a little antsy right now haha
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Hope the weather cooperates...
I’m only about 30 miles south and it’s been raining all damn day.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Heading to the NU game...
…on Oct. 11th?
Go Cubs! and Go CATS! (5-0!!!)
will be at MSU game and all the others
nice win last weekend, but a win here vs MSU and people will start to take notice around the midwest.
by JCD on Oct 1, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Crap - really?
I’ve been climbing the walls all day waiting – - no rain no rain no rain!
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Looks like it's staying south.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Its cold and rainy here
but i’m not gonna complain.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
this may sound like a stupid question.
but does the cold help us any? Considering that the Dodgers are coming from 90 degree weather to cold and rainy.
Wendyzman
Not really
But the home field will help us. Our OF are used to how the wind affects balls in the OF in Wrigley. Manny, etc aren’t.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
A smooth top of the first and Sori leading off with a bomb will help us!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 1, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Lake effect RAIN
Here in Valparaiso it was raining from 9:30 to 3:00, all of it coming straight south off the lake. Ugh.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Does anyone have luck syncing the radio broadcast with TV?
I live in StL, so I would have to sync off of MLB’s site.
If you have DVR/TIVO
you just need to pause TV and wait for the audio to match
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
presuming
that the radio is behind the TV, and not the other way around. That wasn’t the case last year; Pat and Ron were a good 15 seconds ahead of the TV.
"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 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Forgot to mention
that I am outside the WGN range so I have to listen online which is also behind, but not as behind as DirecTV.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
The problem is...
With TV, as it’s buffered video, it is almost never behind the radio.
Now, gameday audio…that’s another thing.
Anyone else getting chills..
the closer it gets the game.. I’m so ready for the series to start..
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
turn your heater on.
it’s cold out there! :P
"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 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
3-0 Phillies
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Match ups versus Lowe
Soriano (.245) 3 HR’s 5 RBI (2-2B’s) (53 AB’s)
Theriot (.200) 1-2B
Lee (.393) 1 HR 1-2B (28-AB)
Ramirez (.154) 1-2B (13 AB)
Edmonds (.167) 1-HR (30-AB)
DeRosa (.125) (10-AB)
Soto (.400) (5-AB)
Fukudome (.200) (5-AB)
Fontenot (.600) 5-AB
Ward (.000) 5-AB
Blanco (.333) 6-AB
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
If the Cubbies are patient these numbers will all turn around
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 1, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Matchups with Dempster
Furcal (.214) 3-2B’s (28AB)
Martin (.276 (7-AB)
Manny (1.000) 1-AB
Eithier(.455) 11 AB’s 1-HR
Looney (.250) 4-AB’s
Kemp(.200) 1-2B (5-AB’s)
DeWitt 9.200) 1-2B (5-AB’s)
blake (0-AB’s)
Kent
(.273) 30-AB’s 1-HR
Pierre(.417) 11-AB;s 1-2B
Sweeney (.333) 6-AB’s 1-2B
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
3-0 Phils
Gallardo walks in a run. 2 outs, bases loaded, bottom of teh 3rd.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Brewers Defense failed them should be 0-0
Error on bunt and error in OF amazing Cameron dropped it after a bad route
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Gallardo having a lot of trouble with the strike zone...
5 walks (1 int.) through 3. Get ready for the horror show that is the Brewers bullpen.
4/4/3
by Born Again Cubs Fan on Oct 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
if the Brewers loose any game CC pitches...
their D.O.N.E.
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by digitalbenjamin on Oct 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
had the Phillies lost this game
They were D.O.N.E. CC wins game two and they go home up 2-0
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
It's not just Lowe who's numbers are overrated...
It’s the whole Dodgers team… they played a quarter of their games against the two worst offenses in the league. In September, they didn’t play a single team with a winning record. Give credit where it’s due — they won their division. But it was a bad division. They’re really not that good.
remember when the NL Central was supposed to be bad this year?
good times, good times…
"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 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
or when the cardinals won the WS with the worst record
anything can happen once you make it. dont look past the dodgers.
that is true, that was an awful cardinals team
I think they had three 7 game losing streaks that year. Playoffs are wacky and wild
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think anyone is looking past the Dodgers.
I’m just saying that their team stats need to be looked at with the understanding that they’re heavily influenced by playing bad baseball teams for the majority of the year.
I've been struggling w/ the same thing
Yes they won their division, but its hard to take their numbers at face value.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I know theres a Brewers/Phillies game thread
But it’s hard to jump back and forth. And there’s more action over here. Hamels is dealing.
Has he been perfect so far?
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Impressive
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
we need a better effort from the Brewers
at least soften the Phils up a little—go 4-5 games—-maybe tax their pitching staff a little…this catatonic stuff is of no use.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
Well
If I recall correctly, there was a certain team that got swept fairly easily in the first round of the playoffs last year. The team that swept them sort of umm…got swept in the NLCS.
So maybe it’d be a good thing? ;-)
I like the way you think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
It was a certain team from a certain town--with a certain coach named ??
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
Da Coach 22 - Dodgers 0
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by digitalbenjamin on Oct 1, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
We need some Final Count Down action from the band Europe
Its the final countdown
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Oct 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
OMG!
That made bunnies cry.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I really cant sit still any longer.....
..getting ready to head over to Wrigley.
Here’s to a great game and a great game thread!
Go Cubs Go!!!
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Lucky.
I envy the people who are going to get to see a playoff game at Wrigley this year. Or any Cubs playoff game in person period.
my mother, in New York called me and said
are you going to any Cubs games? And I said in reply “Did you buy me any tickets?”
"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 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like my mom
God bless them all.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
DOME IN TONIGHT"S LINEUP
Twitter text from Gordon W. CST:
Fukudome in the lineup. DeRosa at 2nd. Lou says didn’t want DeRosa running in OF coming off calf strain.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
JMO
Lou is using DeRo’s calf as an excuse. He would rather have Dome’s glove than LBR’s bat, but he doesn’t want to sound as if Dome is still his everyday RF.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
JMO
Lou is using DeRo’s calf as an excuse. He would rather have Dome’s glove than LBR’s bat, but he doesn’t want to sound as if Dome is still his everyday RF.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Um.
I’m inclined to agree. But why did you post this again?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, SBN and I are like estranged spouses right now...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
3 times and still not coming in clearly?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I wrote a new post, hit reply, and it posted this again instead of the new one.
I have no idea why, but SBN has done that to me a few times recently…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
JMO
Lou is using DeRo’s calf as an excuse. He would rather have Dome’s glove than LBR’s bat, but he doesn’t want to sound as if Dome is still his everyday RF.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Third time's the charm
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
interesting lineup with dome batting second
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I know
It makes about as much sense as this:
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 1, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
That new SBNation Postseason site is neat
Very well organized. One thing that would be nice is if they put little scoreboards in the middle of those green boxes once the game began.
about 2 hrs to game time
i can’t sit still anymore
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
come hang out in the Offical Brewer/Phils thread
we’re kinda fun. :-P
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Me neither
I think I’m gonna hurl!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Is there a game tonight?
Who knew?
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 1, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
cole hamels changeup
nasty.. Better than Johans??? Me thinks so
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Yes
You assume correctly. I don’t ever want to see Hamels/Howard/Utley/Feliz/Rollins after I saw them in late August.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
Is there anything left to say?
Anything left to discuss? Seriously because I can’t think of anything and I need to stay occupied until I leave work at 5pm.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I hear ya
1.5 hrs left of boredom. When I don’t have anything that I absolutely NEED to get done, I don’t get anything done at all. Very hard to concentrate today.
Glad we don't play the REALLY late game tonight
at least its in sight now. Tomrrow is gonna be a long day.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm already wearing my jersey
I have a conference call at 4:30….. hurry up!
Dodgers lineup courtesy of Truebluela
Lineup for Game One:
Furcal, SS
Martin, C
Ramirez, LF
Ethier, RF
Loney, 1B
Kemp, CF
DeWitt, 2B
Blake, 3B
Lowe, P
http://www.truebluela.com/2008/9/30/625508/roster-and-lineups-have-be
I'm so jazzed about this. Go CUBS go tonite. and tomorrow nite I'll be at Wrigley
in the bleachers yet… I’ve never sat in the bleachers before… Section 339 Row 7… WOW…
GoCubsGo
Should be
Check this link out.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
This has got to favor us right?
We aren’t a team built on the long ball, so this should help out Dempster.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
My guess is that it also helps them
With Furcal and Ethier.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
We're probably built better for small ball
Lots of walks and guys who can handle the bat.
by dr stabbingworth on Oct 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what I was thinking...
Lowe is a ground ball pitcher to begin with, so this shouldn’t really affect what we do against him too much.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Guys and Gals
I’ll post a few pics via twitter during the game if you are interested.
Feel free to repost the pics in here or ignore completely…..
I’ll get a shot of the scorecard etc…
http://twitter.com/torturedfanbase
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
Nice, dude, thanks
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Nice, dude, thanks]
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm going crazy waiting for this game
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You and me both
I’m not looking forward to another hour and a half of work pretending to work.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
You guys remind me of Obi Wan Kenobi
After Darth Maul killed Qui Gon Jinn and he was waiting for the energy barrier to open so he can get at Maul.
Wow.
That was epic nerdy.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Repeat after me
Episode 1 never happened. Episode 1 never happened.
by dr stabbingworth on Oct 1, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Look up
Or:
Sori
Dome
Lee
Aram
JEd
Geo
DeRo
Riot
Demp
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Eh
I was feeling generous. Kinda.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
With the exception of Manny
looks like both managers opting for Defense
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we're still putting sori out there..
so it kinda equals. Sori is better than Manny but you get what i’m saying..
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
Link to the new line up can be found here:
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Oct 1, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a good thing that Carrie Muskat's kid brother Matthew Leach
told us explicitly that Ryan Dempster was batting ninth. Otherwise, I would assume he would bat ahead of Dome…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
haha yah the star wars stuff has got to end
thank god i’ve never seen any of those nerdy movies
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Seriously?
Even my grandparents saw them.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
You really should see the originals
If for no other reason than they are the basis of so many tributes/spoofs/random quotes.
It’s part of the culture, not just a geek thing.
by chitownhawkeye on Oct 1, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It makes me feel better about myself...
knowing I can look in the mirror and say I never saw them lol
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I need to smell me a hot dog!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
just to know i'm alive!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
TAKE HIM OUT!
(say dodger fans to joe torre)
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
What should I do?
Night class starts at 5:30….I have a quiz in there….
(i think I’ve already made up my mind. lol)
Take the quiz
then run
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
Go to class
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
But sneak in a radio.....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 1, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
No one questions diarrhea!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
Ace the quiz
no quiz should take more than 15 minutes. Leave. Shut off all communication devices except TV or radio.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
cant shut off cellphone
Google keeps me updated :)
I think I’ll take the quiz and jet. Hopefully it’ll be at the beginning of class. And prolly NOT wear my cubs hat and shirt I’ve been wearing all day…he’ll know my plan
SKIP
I’M A SECOND YEAR PHD STUDENT AND I’M SKIPPING MY REGRESSION CLASS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
NO!
I’m a university professor and I do not condone this kind of slacker talk.
j/k (kinda)
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
Wait a minute...
…this isn’t my professor is it? You’re not at KU, right?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Rhetorical questions, GRAB HOLD!
( A simple name-click would have let you know that he’s from unam—wherever the hell that is. Why you ask these questions are beyond me )
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Or National University of Mexico. We have a campus in Chicago.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
You keep it shut, Nittany.
The Badgers are comin’ for your so-called “team” in two weeks!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It was the most heartbreaking loss
I’ve ever experienced as a Badger, because it all but seals the fate of our season.
We have OSU then PSU, and this Michigan loss pretty much guarantees at least 2 (more like 3) losses for us this year. Our defense completely shut down, and the Michigan d-line played outta it’s mind.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
how did you only have 19 points at half?
should’ve had like 30 at least!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe it was
the 4 FGs that did us in.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
you DO bleed blue
we need BLEED BLUE ID CARDS, maybe next years project 3000
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IN WHICH YEAR OF YOUR PROGRAM DO THEY TEACH YOU THE MAGIC OF RELEASING YOUR CAPS LOCK?
by worldcupfever on Oct 1, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
NEXT YEAR!!!
LOUD NOISES!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm going to class
As much as I don’t want to…skipped last week for a concert. Boo midterms.
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
It was a great show
Bought the tickets back in May…before I knew anything about the playoffs lol.
I will be in Wrigleyville tomorrow night so I feel that somewhat makes up for it.
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
Jesus. First Star Wars, now Phish. This is not the way to go into game 1.
by worldcupfever on Oct 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
welcome to bcb
the home of nervous energy for oct 08.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I know all about nervous energy. There’s no call for Phish, though. Burn off some nervous energy with the Thermals.
by worldcupfever on Oct 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
we’re all just a bit antsy. everyone copes differently.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I just eat a lot of candy corn during the tense games.
by worldcupfever on Oct 1, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
i pace and grumble.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow I love this lineup
So much power throughout, and probably our best defensive starters. I love having power in 6-7-8 with Jimmy, DeRo, and scraptastic Riot.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
WTF?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
We have to blame someone
but I think bluemike is the obvious candidate.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You've been picked as the one everyone can mouth-off to if something goes awry
I think next game it’s drewish. I don’t make the rules, man; I just abide.
Fair enough.
I hope to be too drunk tonight to remember this.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
There's such a thing
As too drunk? Who knew?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
uh..
I can hack 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 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Al you forgot the real reason for Lowe's recent ERA
New personal pitching coach , Greg Maddux and no I am not kidding. Lowe’s ERA in BOTH of Maddux’s stints with the Dodgers is a fraction of what it was before he got there and he literally does now coach Lowe between innings of starts. Dodgers piching coach Rick Honneycut said it was fine with him and Lowe says that because Maddux is a similar style of pitcher it works great for him, he even joked he wanted Maddux to stay with him wherever he plays. We already know Maddux "called " a Brad Penny game from the bench in 06 in which Penny through I think
7 scoreless. That said if the Cub hitters are PATIENT and don’t swing at low pitches I don’t think there is anything Maddux can tell Lowe that will keep the Cubs from hitting but patience will be the key.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
We can't have this. Perhaps we can chip in to give Maddux
free membership to every golf course around Chicago if he forgets to show up tonight.
Is anyone watching the Phils-Brewers?
Cole Hamels is out of his mind.
ALUMNI FROM RB HIGH SCHOOL, ASCEND!!
Yea Hamels is dominating
He makes it look so easy
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Oct 1, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Chicago, whadya' say? The Cubs are win today!
Yo everybody! Greetings to all the loyal, dedicated Cub fans on here today. I’m ready for this game and series to get started! In the immortal words of Judge Mills Lane, (and Marvin Gaye)- "Let’s Get it On!!
Jimmyeatworld
Poor Gordo:
cst_cubs It’s getting weird already. Just saw Dodger coach Manny Mota interview Piniella on the field, tape recorder and everything. What the… 28 minutes ago from txt
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Always wondered if Manny (Mota) was related to Guillermo
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Some guys on ESPN
Said Cubs in five.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
ESPN covers major league baseball?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
on occasion..
they just added it to the arsenal
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
But only the
Yankees and Red Sox
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
they just recently expanded coverage..
they realized it would be hard to fill the whole alloted time on BSTN with only the Red Sox in the playoffs
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
Well yeah
but the idea that there is baseball outside of NY/New England is new.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Hamels - 8IP 2H 0R 1BB 9K 101pitches...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
I found it on the radio
And wow, he is dirty. And I only got to see his stuff for one inning. The announcer was talking about how more pitchers should learn good changeups and it’s true. Dempster has proven that this year.
Question
radio . . . see? I don’t get it.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
alright all..
i’m taking off. heading home then the store for a beer run and some other essentials (chips and such) i’ll be back in a while..
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
we'll wait here...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL
Have you suspended your campaign to handle the more pressing issue of the Cubs’ playoff race?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
A leader must be able to do more than one thing at a time...see the top of this tread.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL...what's your position one the following issues?
1. Are you for equal opportunity of all Cubs bench players?
2. How much should the bullpen be taxed?
3. Does Lou have enough foreign policy experience?
Each of these issues is very important...and let me address them one at a time...
First, eveyone need the opportunity to succeed. This nation’s ideals are founded on equality and hope. I stand for both. For no person can truly succeed without the foundation of hope. Hope is what urges us on when the road is tough. All obstacles can be overcome, but the hope inside each and every one of us is the infalliable spirit that will make this happen. Thank you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Perfect answer
Doesn’t directly answer any of the questions, except maybe the first one
just like real politics
It looks like Dale Sveum switched bodies with Ned Yost.
Sveum benched Weeks and got the wild card. Svost reinstalled Weeks and got 2 Ks and an error…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
May I nominate Weeks for Cubs' MVP?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gBar5_beYc&feature=user
funny as hell its from kerry woods bowling tournament
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtvwo6M-igE&feature=related
kerrys kid sing go gcubs go at the end cute
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
go cubbies
next year is here. lets do it!!
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
It's Showtime
Ok Ryan you’ve been great all year I expect nothing less tonight. You got to hit the long ball in the playoffs, one of the big boys needs to come through.
Love that quote from Lou, the man is a poet.
Fatso up with one out and Braun on 2nd in the top of the 9th...facing Brad Lidge.
Phils 3
Brewers 1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
out of context...
but if anyone here lives in orlando a bunch of us will be at the friendly confines off aloma for the game…go brewers (i think they are the weaker team) and most importantly lets see some offense tonight against lowe…go cubs go
Fatso K's swinging...2 out...Hardy up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Fielder is 0-4 3Ks 1GO
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Lidge
has not made things look easy lately. Can someone really be perfect for a whole season?
And as I type this, he walks Hardy to put the tying run on base.
my heart is racing.....
i am really worried i am going to go through a pack of smokes a day during the playoffs
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
nice... i cant do that anymore...
hurts my gums
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Hart up...with a chance to tie it up or take the lead.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
randy johnson for the win
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
yeah
now theres a contest i wouldn’t wanna judge.
Randy Johnson is scary.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
No kidding.
I’d strike out in 3 pitches just to get the hell away from that
by chitownhawkeye on Oct 1, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Ever heard of Don Mossi?
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
This guy wasn't exactly Pierce Brosnan
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
there's a blog talking abut ugly guys, check it out
http://deadspin.com/sports/baseball/the-ugliest-baseball-player-of-all-time-149269.php
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
different sport--same problem
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
ooops
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2008/writers/chris_mannix/04/03/pacers/p1.bird.jpg
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
You have never seen a picture of Ron Karkovice, have you?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Hart looks at a called 3rd K....right...down...the...middle....game over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
actually he swung
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Oct 1, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
my bad...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm confused
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
The Brewers must again hang their entire hopes on CC....
isn’t this is like the 5th consecutive time?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
I am really nervous about the game tonight. This game will set the tone for the entire series I think. I just have a bad feeling about it. After last years offensive slump, I won’t feel confident until we can prove we can hit in the post season.
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
are playing?
just sit back and enjoy
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
At Least
We are spared their bush-league shirt-untucking crap. If I see Cheeseburger do that one more time I think I’ll hurl.
LET DOWN.....
Brewers played like they had already won something until the 9th inning.
Torre will not have the Dodgers there and neither will Piniella…..
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Anyone see the priest blessing the Cubs dugout just now?
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
yes
why? that was bizarre.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Counteract the magic pixie dust that Dusty sprinkled on the field in 03?
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
That got bulldozed away in the offseason.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
All right kids
I’m off to a place that has more beer than here. Let’s take this first one and get it out of the way.
Eamus Catuli!
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Here we go, Cubbies. Here we go.
(clap clap)
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
Cole Hamels
has a nasal voice.
Whoa.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
as long as we maintain 5 to 7 run leads at all times
by nervousCUBlover on Oct 1, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
No no no
Howry comes in to jump and celebrate when we win. That’s it.
by chitownhawkeye on Oct 1, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm pouring my first rum and coke and its time to play
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Go Cubs
no postseason game threads for me. I can’t take anyone else’s angst. :-)
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
we'll miss you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno.
I might. Hard to know for sure.
I just don’t know if I can keep my inner-ledge jumper in check.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
And
if the other ledge jumpers come out, I know I’ll just get pissed off.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Found this on another bloggers site
How evil is Manny Ramirez?
Gargamel Evil – 33 percent
Old Russia Evil – 13 percent
Lex Luthor Evil – 11 perent
Cobra Kai Evil – 30 percent
Ivan Drago Evil – 11 percent
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
Cue it up already..........
love the line-up.
Lou sounds confident, rested, calm and direct on WGN
I seldom heard him this loose during the season. Very impressed.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
i thought earlier today was bad..
but these last 15 mins are going to take forever
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
it was..but i managed
when the customers are in the store you have no choice but it was the busy work that was hard to do
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
Sports Illustrated
Truer words were never spoken, WHEN the Cubs win the WS, I’ll be crying like a baby.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
Yea when I first saw that
I thought it fit Cubs fans description perfectly, I have told my friends that so many times… I would cry like a baby if the Cubs won.
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Oct 1, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather he would have used that holy water on DeRo's leg or Demp's arm...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
and pie's testes
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Z doesn't need a priest, he needs an exorcist....
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
and the catholic upbringing I went thru....
says exorcists are priests.
This is the first time I've ever been nervous for a baseball game..
I moved to Chicago 2 years ago, and never having lived in a Major League city before (grew up in Portland, OR), I didn’t have a team until moving here. Well, watching a team almost every day will suck you in.
And, for the first time ever, I’m nervous for a baseball game.
GO CUBS!
--www.AddictedToQuack.com, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Alright I cant wait any longer for this game..
I am getting more and more nervous as the time nears
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Oct 1, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
whaddya say chicago
guess I will crack the 1st beer now. cause my cubbies are gonna do it. next year is here finallyyyyy. lets band together in this time fellow fans. 11 minutes til show time.
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
Please Jebus,
we really need to win game 1 at home!
Big cheer for Hank White during intros
(can hear on MLB Audio during ad break)
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Him and Reed Johnson sounded most popular among the bench guys and bullpen players announced
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
What are the odds that Ron Darling will have nothing nice to say about DeRo,
even if he hits a HR?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
what are the odds Dick Stockton makes me want to kill something before the 3rd inning?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty good if you'll just use the mute feature on your TV...like i do.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
But I need audio
I can’t see clearly enough to follow with out it.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I might have to. Dick Stockton is so unbelievably awful.
I’d rather have Miller & Morgan.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow... that's bad....
(not that I disagree)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Even money...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I suggest we do a curses or something tally for the first few innings..
Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go
Let's don't...
The game threads get slow enough without needing to add calculus equations.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I'm at work and got my
gameday up. Waiting for the first pitch and hoping my stomach can handle my nerves.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Anyone else notice how little TBS is talking about the Cubs and Dodgers
and how much they are talking about the Red Sox?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
No kidding?
I find that real hard to believe. (j/k)
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
If the two options are:
1) talk about the red sox a lot or
2) talk about 100 years as ESPN has dedicated an entire channel to,
I’ll pick two
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Is anyone ready for some friggin' playoff baseball?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
I'm ready like a cantaloupe!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
that cantelope seems satisfied by now
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
I think I am.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 1, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
LET'S GO LET'S GO LET'S GO!!!!!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
This is what it's all about
3 wins to the NLCS, Go Cubs Go!
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First Pitch Thread is this way.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 1, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
GO CUBS!
I am soooooo excited
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
Dick Sockton
Why does this guy always do are games? He kills us.
ELIA WAS RIGHT!!
Those fans should be ashamed of themselves.
Booing Dempster?
Silence for the whole game???
As Elia once said..
" Rip those people! Rip those mo***r f***ers!!!"
and
" Those are the real chicago f***in fans??? My f***in’ a$$!!!"
Now I know that rant was about the 3,000. I was one of those 3,000.
If those 3,000 were there last night…they would have won.
The silence killed the Cubs’ heads. Took Dempster right out of it.
A$$hole fat cat bastards!
Shame on the Cubs for getting in bed with Stubhub. Shame on them. We real fans have no chance of getting in there and our team needs us.
I’m calling it. Dodgers in 3. And you can blame it on the suit wearing pricks who just sit there afraid to cheer in front of their god d**n clients.
A$$holes.
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