Game thread for those who don't think the game is over.
by sue369 on Oct 2, 2008 9:24 PM CDT
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meh well I'll jump aboard
had to let some fumes off in that last thread though..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
hi sue
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
sarah palin
is looking mighty fine.
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."
Cleavage?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hi Sue!
Remember the Rockies game?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Cubs were down 9-1.
Lou pulled DLee, Soto, and Ramy.
Cubs won 10-9.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Amen!
Relax – have some fun – like we all have all year – and it’ll be all good :)
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
Sunshine and Puppies!
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Shouldn't this be...
Game Thread for Delusional People who can’t see Reality?
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
lets get some runs!
i’m convinced one clutch hit and this team will break out of it
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough
ok
time to get some runs
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."
No they haven't
They really haven’t and that’s the GD problem!
But seriously, this game isn't over
We just need to hit at some point
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Thanks Sue!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hey Sue...
Meant to ask earlier…did you really catch an 18 lb Northern Pike? Where at? I caught a few 40" before but never weighed them. That was in Canada.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
It was in Canada.
My husband caught a 21 pounder. That was all we caught was Northern. It was a camp we had to fly into.
That's awsome!
I believe my 40" should be around 20lbs…don’t know for sure. Pike can be pretty skinny. I go to Eagle Lake usually. Great fishing and nice lodges there. Went on a few fly-ins too. Those are fun.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The lake we
were on was Molson Lake. The camp was run by Indians. They had no electricity, everything was generators. At 10 pm the lights went off. The only heat we had was a wood stove that the Indians put wood in in the mornings. It got really cold during the night. The food was great too.
Reminds me of the many times I spent up in Alaska. Fun.
"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.
Good times!
The only fly-in’s I’ve done have been one day deals from the lodge. Not exactly roughing it, but excellent fishing tho. Just talking about Canada is wetting my appetite for some Walleye!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Walleye is my fave ...
And I always have some Crappie in the freezer. Pike’s not too bad either.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I could have gone to Canada Monday...
expenses paid….but I wouldn’t miss this for anything; regardless of the outcome. Also, it’s getting too damn cold up there already.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Don't blame you...
I’m just outside Chicago and had mine on last night too…upper 30’s is cold to me.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Pan fishing?
There’s a small one near me that has some nice Catfish….Good eating too IMO, but not for everyone.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Wow...
That’s pretty cool…you guys are lucky.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Lucky for him you like to fish too...
My ex wouldn’t go near a rod and reel….and won’t eat fish either.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The thing that makes me frustrated is
Z is pitching really well, but the defense is the reason why the game is 5-0 and not 0-0
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
+1
All I’ve heard since the end of last nights game was the importance of Big Z being good tonight.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
big z
we need that homerun swing now.
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."
Z definitely brought his A game. Hopefully, he brought his bat, too...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
53 PITCHES THRU 3 ISN'T BAD AT ALL
ZAMBRANO LOOKS FINE
LETS GET THE BATS GOING
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I sense a Big Z smash
he’s looking great and is definitely fired up
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
yay. i was really grumpy at all the naysayers in this thread. Let’s send all our positive vibes to Wrigley! Carlos is ON, let’s go!
i'm illiterate, or it could be the quick consumption of old style
the naysayers in the other thread, rather
I am a life long fan
I know how to wait. I now not to leave until the final out.
I’m not at the game or at home with my 50" HD set. I’m in a hospital playroom to be near my son. I’m typing on a crap key board.
I don’t need the ledge jumpers or the angry words. I need hope. I have patience and I have hope.
Go Cubs!
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
The contrast between the grace and quiet hope of this post
And the doom and gloom spewing from the keyboards on the OT is stunning.
Post of the night.
Hope...
and prayers for you and your son :)
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
thank you all
THIS thread is why I come back to BCB.
Sue, you have my vote.
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Make one put things in proper perspective...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
DOME
Z
SORIANO
Get Dome on, A-Fon get him home
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
All we need to do is start chipping away,
don’t have to get it all back at once.
Hey, it's a new century!
Here's my problem with the naysayers.
It’s not that my heart isn’t broken too, but jeeze louize, those crybabies are freakin’ crazy.
Now let’s see the rest of the game….and get some runs.
"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.
Yes, they're starting up a "Get rid of Lee and blow up the team" movement
It’s like “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” in there
Thing is
There isn’t anything GOOD to say about this game so far. Regardless of how optimists want to portray it, reality has to win through.
Those saying the series is over already are idiots. But this start is just brutal
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Tell us what Lee has done lately.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
I'm satisfied with Z so far...
other than that….I got nothin.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
What's the over/under on Cub baserunners
I say 2.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
You people are sad.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Okay, you've got a thread for the pessimists, realists or whatever you want to call yourselves
Sue tried to set up a post for the rest of us, and you came and crashed it.
In other words, you couldn’t just be miserable. You had to try to spread it to others.
And we’re the ones that are sad?
Look in the mirror.
DaBard
is the only one going out his way to be an idiot. The rest are just realistic and upset with bad play.
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And my comment was directed at him
If you want to be “realistic” on the main thread, do so.
Don’t come in here and do it, though. This specifically for those who are trying to be positive.
Feel free to leave.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, Z, put the team on your back.
Get this offense going, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
beats getting ultra-negative
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
um...yes
I probably have posted on this board EVERY game. It’s just EXTREMELY frustrating..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
I can vouch for ya Chanman..
Frustating…but still lots of game left.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
It really is...
But that’s really all we have. Either that or we’ll start beating our wives like the people in the game thread.
Zambrano home run?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Does anybody have the split
for Z homers? I’m pretty sure he hits more batting lefty
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
I don't know why people are dropping f-bombs.
As unhappy as I am, this is only baseball, not life.
I do think we have time to come back, but even if we don’t, I think the players will never forgive themselves for that effort in the 2nd inning.
I do think that Lou & Hendry will remember the play of our infield too.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I drop f-bombs in person
but not on the message board. haha
I'm swearing like a drunken sailor...
but no one can hear me..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This game is over.
You can blather on and give chirpy sound bites if you like. But at the end of the day, it’s just Palin/Biden. One is chirpy and ther other is wise.
It’s sad to watch you delude yourselves.
But not so sad that I have given up trying to educate you.
Accept it. This team is a choking iguana.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Feel free to flag DaBard, I did!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
well he did make a political comment too
flag is appropriate
by LT on Oct 2, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Piece of shit....
God I hope we come back and win..
If we do your post is going to be ALL OVER THIS SITE>>>>>>>I PROMISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ooohhh, a threat
If we come back and win, I will kiss an iguana’s bare ass.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
LOL.
Either that, or he took an overdose of VIva Viagra.
"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 doubt he needs that
he would probably be blind by now
by LT on Oct 2, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
But then no one would listen to him
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some may "need to be educated," according to you.
others may need to be medicated.
’nuf said.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Ha...
Pwned!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Carlos leads the way to the comeback.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
First walk since 2006
Holy shit!
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Soriano DP
I’m calling it now.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
That walk will do
now a 2 run bomb by Fonzi
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
Why?
Lee will just make another error.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
You make it a point to troll don't ya?
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Sori watched a pitch????
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Well, that was refreshing...
I thought DP. Good to see Soriano isn’t totally useless.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Dude. Why. Are. You. Here?
"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.
Because I've been a Cubs fan since 1987
And I allowed myself to get my hopes up and am watching them be shattered by this choking dog, gutless team.
I am venting. I am angry. I am hateful. I will face Cardinals fans tomorrow.
This is a disgusting performance. The team owes the fans refunds.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
What can Cardinals fans say to you? We've won the NL Central twice.
"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.
How about?
They’ve won the World Series once and the NL pennant twice? Duh
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
yeah, and the 100 year blah blah blah. You know, I wonder if those of us who are upset, are because of where we live.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Please go back to
the other thread. I made this one so we didn’t have to read this kind of stuff. We weren’t bothering you in the other thread so please do not bother us here.
No, and you have no standing to ask me for anything
You don’t like me. I don’t like you. I have no intention of giving you anything you ask for, if only out of spite.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
me, too.
"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.
Wow... I vote no
Guess I have veto power.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Just flag him...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Flag me all you like
I’m not making personal attacks. I’m getting attacked. There is no crime against being negative.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
So you know how to do it
Click “actions” beside the little gear. A couple of links will come up. Click on the “Flag” one. I’ve e-mailed Al, so he will be aware of the situation whenever he checks his inbox.
The other thread is too long, it is gummed up.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Scrappy needs to redeem that first error
that started the Dodgers rally
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
That was hardly the real problem...
The problem is that Joe Torre has forgotten more about playoff managing than Pinella knows. DeRosa and Lee are the problems.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Egg yolk
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
True dat...
And I bet we’re both thinking about a big Cubs comeback too.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm hoping
Just switched shirts and hats. Needed a new mojo.
next year get the damn NLDS off TBS
We had better success when it was on Fox
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Nope, NLDS used to be on ESPN.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
This is like an anthropology project
How much abuse can one fanbase take?
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
CUBS or no CUBS
I’ll just never understand getting joy from the struggles of others. enjoy yourself!
a win is a win.
You realize that this is just a sporting event
How old are you anyway? 15??
by LT on Oct 2, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
To those responding to D*B***, including myself
He’s basically admitted to being a troll. Don’t feed him.
good idea, let's just ignore him and i bet he'll go away
He’s just looking for attention.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys couldn't ignore me if you wanted to
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
+5,423,672
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We could always use the old standy
Egg Yolk.
I have to say
I really didn’t expect this. I’m at work and have to follow on gameday. We’re those errors on basically routine plays, or were they tough ones?
Theriot's was a tough play
Covering second base and couldn’t get back.
DeRosa and Lee were just inexcusable.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Theriot would have had it if he would have used the glove
instead he tried to barehand a fast-moving ball and it bounced off his hand in to the outfield
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He may not have been able to get a glove over there in time
The ball was on the wrong side of his body and moving FAST. It was just a strange play.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
But it also wasn't a killer
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Just thought you guys needed some art
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 2, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
Not another error
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Another error
Freaking absurd
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UNBEFREAKINGLIEVABLE
Toss Up?
More Cubs errors or more Cubs baserunners?
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Might not be the worst thing to make Billingsley run the bases a bit
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
sure. beats the other side
yeah, things aren’t looking great on the field, but it happens. We’re all going to wake up tomorrow, and I think that’s pretty good.
I want the Cubs to win, badly. But there’s no sense in getting drastically upset at what I cannot control.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I'm sorry for my comments in the other thread.
I love this team. I’m a 16year old who’s invested a ton of my time in this team. I love them.
I just want to cry right now. Keep the faith. We need to stay together.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
same situation your in
thank god i am young
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Can't believe you guys are so young, yet so mature too...
I bet the troll on here is twice your age.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
No kidding
Heck, I’m 17.
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That's great..
I’m probably old enough to date your Mom’s friend..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Sue...
did you see above about the pike?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
so am I the only one on here that has scars from 1969
on my back. that is why I don’t get upset any more.
I guess I am like Santo—I just want a WS title while I can still enjoy it on this earth.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Not the only one
I still get upset at watching games like this. It feels like Sep. 1969 and I swore I would never feel this way again after 1984.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I was alive at the time...
but I wasn’t tall enough to walk to Wrigley yet.
It’s been a long haul. But why be a fan if all you have is hate? Faith is not easy sometimes.
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"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.
Tomorrow is going to be a horrible day at school.
Get crap from everyone here in AZ. Sucks.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
the Diamondbacks aren't in the playoffs. No reason for anyone to give you crap.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
They have seen a world championship in their lifetime.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
so will we.
"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 certainly hope so, but....it just doesn't feel too promising right now. I feel bad for my dad. I hope he gets to see one.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Go ahead and cry
It’s more honorable than anything these guys are posting
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Amen...
They continue to break my heart, and I continue to come back for more. The worst is that I live in St. Louis. That makes things more difficult! LOL
Just remind the Cardinal fans that they finished a nice 4th place this year
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I find lots of alcohol is making this much easier
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+1
Beer and Vodka is my only friend tonight…..
and you guys of course.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
yeah..wouldn't mind some
BUT I AM 4 YEARS UNDERAGED!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Ahaaa...
That’s why you’re so smart….Have’nt killed a lot of brain cells yet:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
meh...and game four of the WS was gonna be my my B-Day this year too..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
still could..
and hopefully, the Cubs will be playing….believe me, as bad as it looks now, stranger things have happend in baseball.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Think how you'd feel if you'd invested 42 yrs in this team.
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
This is strange
Sori field’s cleanly yet entire infield has an error
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
This is like a Twilight Zone episode
The Cubs, statistically, are one of the best defensive teams in the majors. Tonight? Not so much.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
You just CAN'T allow teams to have more than three outs for inning
I mean we basically gave them 6 in the second, and now four in this inning. Bad Defense = bad baseball..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
I missed the Theriot play in the second.....should he have made the play?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
If anyones dismissed
It’s him. He could’ve made it but it was tough.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 2, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
probably
hit and run was on, so he had to break back to his right and wound up trying to barehand it.
Had he gotten a glove on it, he may have had a play. The runner definitely wouldn’t have gotten to third.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
thx...
tough break..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
basically.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I gotta take a break from watching this
on TV.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
Serious question...
Did the grounds crew do something different or did it rain today? It seems like there have been a lot of unusual hops…
Every one of our IFs has had a problem, and they are all usually pretty sure-handed.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
just weird stuff
guys closing gloves early; guys closing gloves late; ….
I’ve never seen anything like this
a win is a win.
Now Soto can't get the ball to the pitcher
what is next….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
When they showed the infielders close up they all looked disgusted
as they should, but still
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
Littke by little...
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
The crowd is really supportive....
"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.
They're doing everything they can....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Big Z earning his money tonight.
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!
My head hurts.
I can think of nothing else to say tonight, so that’s gonna be it. I’m sure there’s something to watch on Channel 1002.
Take care.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 2, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
I'm glad I'm not in Chicago
I’d be tempted to go to Wrigley and beat the crap out of Dick Stockton when he walked out.
LOL. That's right.
"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.
Is gameday not refreshing for anyone else?
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
this is an absolute shame.
Z’s pitching well and the infielders are acting like this is a Monday night slow pitch softball game the way they are fielding. It hurts me to the bone that this team has been so dominant for 6 months to see it end this way. It may not be over, but we need a miracle. A Soto-esque long ball comeback. Positivity is fine, but delusions of grandeur are another.
These guys are good ballplayers. but are they winning ballplayers?
lee, please
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
there's a start
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
There is the DLee I know and love
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
nice eye
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
Thank you. Now ARam, your turn
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I was worried about that being caught
Until I remember who the Dodgers LF is…
Let's see...
Lee is on.
A) Double Play
B) Stranded at 2nd
C) Baserunning mistake
D) Actually goes around and scores
I vote A
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Oooh... so close
Good job Lee. That’s all you’re good for is a human tackling dummy.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
May I refer you too
This thread?
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Oct 2, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee looked hurt when he got up from that slide :(
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
watching Manny Ramirez field is like
teaching a blind kid to read
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Hope that throwing hand is ok on Lee
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Wow, awesome Rammy. .080 in postseason and dropping. WTF
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Cmon DeRo
Anything
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
I don’t remember who said it a while back, but maybe something is strange with the field. Did it rain up there today? At least that one went in our favor!
no rain today
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs WILL win tonght!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
I wonder if Z would have been the better day one starter, now the pressure is really on.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
DP Shit
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Ah...another DP
Shades of last year’s NLDS.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Well, it is bedtime. Cubs Nightmares await me. ****bawling***** Cya
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Well, I'm gonna sit and bed and listen to the rest
Good night all.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
Well I'm gone
I wasn’t going to be able to stay up anyhow, but I don’t even really want to watch this game anymore. G’night everyone.
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I think this series can show you that the playoffs are indeed a crapshoot
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
after that dp,
i wonder how many bcb’ers we lost to the other diary. i guess we lost one to bed right above me.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
I think it's time for Lou to go all ape-shit & scare his boys into life!
Come out and argue a close call & really give the ump hell… get thrown out. Get the crowd really riled up. Try to throw some momentum to the Cubs side.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking along those lines
It might be a needed diversion instead of the team feeling the pressure to hit.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
today i was thinkin if we go down
lou would do exactly that.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Batting Averages so far in the series
Sori, .143
Dome, .000
Soto, .000
ARam, .167
"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.
So we got that going for us.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
which is nice.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
comfortably?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
playoffs are a joke.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
What? Now it's the playoffs fault?
You realize that if there were no wild card, the Cubs would still have to win 4 of 7, right?
And if it was just pennants, like before 1968, they’d still have to win 4 of 7, right?
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
I think we need a do over.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
How's that positivity working for ya?
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Shit
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
hmm.
Zambrano’s second bad pitch of the night.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
We play better at home right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions
This team needs to get the hell out of Chicago.
I think we would have been better off starting on the road. maybe less pressure away from Wrigley.
Yeah.
"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.
OH PLEASE
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Ha. ha. Aren't you past your bedtime?
"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.
Pretty amazing...
I’m the one getting flagged and you guys are insulting me left and right… Hope Al takes that into account.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
I hope you don't start crying.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
If I'm banned...
I’ll miss you the mostest
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
We'll always have Paris.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's looking at you, kid.
"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.
Why, you cheat!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
We should have tanked it and won the WC?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm certainly not saying that.
I’m just saying in hindsight going on the road might not have been such a bad thing. I’m surprised at how tightly wound the team is.
It would just be Ryan Howard instead of Manny
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.
I blame Pinella
His job is to loosen those guys up.
At this point, if tightness is the problem, let’s pack it in. For every year they don’t win, the pressure is that much greater.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
If I thought it would help him hit
I’d give Lee a lap dance
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Comes back to pitching
Cubs have Harden and Lilly going the next 2 games. That’s not a bad way to get out of a rut.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
well only one of those games is guaranteed
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.
Just takes 1 game to swing momentum
Harden wins Game 3, then Lilly in Game 4 is an advantage. Game 5 is a toss-up.
Red Sox did the same thing in 2004 – one game at a time, starting with the starting pitching.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
TWSS
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I didn't think it could get worse than last night, that's what I get for thinking
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
Thanks for this thread
Glad I found it—GO CUBS
by West Coast Diehard on Oct 2, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
Okay. You know what I'm gonna do now?
Turn off the TV and play my guitar for a while.
That always calms me down.
Cubbies: I would very much like to see a close ballgame when I turn the TV back on.
Everyone else: Try to stay positive, I guess.
Later all.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
STOP RATIONALIZING.
It’s not the field. It’s not that the playoffs are a crapshoot. Blah blah blah. This team is playing like a bunch of scared freaks who are so obsessed about not making a mistake that’s all they’re doing.
Fans chanting "Let's Go Cubbies"
Best fans in baseball.
"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.
Just got home...
Was listening on radio…. just got home to watch Mannys dinger… its not over yet folks. If the Cubs could just get somethng going, score a few runs, they’ll build their confidence back up and they’ll get rolling….. just keep up the faith….
Go Cubs Go
my sentiments exactly
I’ve been avoiding the threads since the game last night. I don’t feel too hopeful right now, but there’s a lot of baseball left tonight
by PrincetonCubs on Oct 2, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
well I gotta go to bed, tired as hell.....
hopefully I wake up to find a series tie..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
dp....
momentum swing?
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Oct 2, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Preacherman? Pray. Pray very hard.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Cocknfire? You pray too.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
hello..
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Oct 2, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
hey preach
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
sup dude?
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Oct 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
360 degrees!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
if you turn 360 degrees your heading the same direction u started
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Oct 2, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...I think we want a 180
otherwise we end up right where we started….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
Z deserved a better fate tonight….
Win or Lose, they O needs to do something if just to prove that they can do it going into LA
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
I still believe
that even if they lose this game they can still win the series
Harden is a great pitcher
Lilly will be fine
lets just build some confidence for our offense
Just get people on base.
Don’t swing for the fences. Please just get baserunners.
this thread is so much better
I halfway want to go watch from my bed, but I don’t want to be a quitter on the positivity thread. We can do this!
One more thing before I go to Bed
GO CUBS GO HEY CHICAGO WHAT’D YOU SAY….??
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
The infield made too many error today?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Bet he is...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
let's get some walks, lots of walks.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Maybe Lou
Needs to kick some dirt, throw a base, put his hat on backwards to go face-to-face with an umpire. I guess all we need now is a bad call.
"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 not necessarily positive or optimistic. I'm really hurt also.
I’m just not a crybaby like DeBard and his ilk, and I like watching the Cubs.
"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 hate the fact that a POS like "Man Ram" gets accolades on TV.
All this after he quit on his last team.
I'd trade Soriano and Lee for him
In a millisecond
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
13 outs to go!
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
just came into the on-deck circle
but it’s a moot point now
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
moot point
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Did you say Dome and on base?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto and Dome are both batting .000 so far in the series.
Dodger pitching that good?
"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.
This is all Pittsburgh's fault
Damn Parrot….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
It's Bud Selig's fault.
"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.
Everything is Bud Selig's fault... let's talk about expansion, the unbalanced leagues, and the wild card.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Climate Change, Oil Prices, Teen Pregnancy, High School Musical 2....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
All Bud Selig's fault...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Zak Efron, Zack and Cody, The wizards of waverly place.
"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.
Again, Bud Selig's fault...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
HSM2
at least had Ashley Tisdale in it….kinda hot.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
And that shitty Ford he sold me..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
thx...will check it out..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Buying a Ford is your own damn fault....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
No, SWL, it's still Bud Selig's fault...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
i know right!
alfonso started this game off so positively
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Oct 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
If this is how they plan to play
even the Mets would have had our number…just disheartening. I’ve never seen this team just fold up like this. I realize it isn’t over yet, but I hope they do too.
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
Have a good one, ladies and gents.
Look, tonight might not work out the way we hoped, but momentum is as good as that day’s starter. Harden in Game 3 is a good way to start.
This year has been historic for the Cubs, so battling back from this potential 2-0 deficit isn’t out of the question.
I’ll catch you all tomorrow.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Night, Trey
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
down 6 and Dome fans twice...
so why not try Pie in right for the remainder of the game? what would we sacrifice?
Gotta shake something up.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
good point.
"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 will say this...
If they come back and win tonight… or come back from 2-0, I will recant everything.
I will do the following:
- Accept Jesus Christ, Tom Cruise, Allah, Buddha and Jehovah as my saviors.
- Give up ice cream
- Shave my head and grow a soul patch (subject to the wife’s approval)
- Buy sue 6 dozen roses
- Buy santos 7 dozen roses
I really don’t like being right about all this. I want to be wrong. I hope they make me wrong.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
can you just buy me the ice cream you can't eat instead?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I have SWL's roses? My wife is mad at me that I'm wasting my time watching the game.
"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.
Do you have a PayPal account?
I will pay you to go away forever.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Sure...send $1 billion
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
The Red Sox had to do the impossible to get their 1st WS in forever....
why can’t we?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
There is absolutely no reason why, 2 down,
this team can’t win three in a row from LA as far as I am concerned.
I agree. The Dodgers are annoying me with that bunt with the score 6-0.
classless.
"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.
oh, let's not start that
The rule is you can’t steal with a 6-run lead. You can bunt whenever.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Good effort their by soriano at least
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.
the 2004 Red Sox
were in the same boat. With a game like this to boot. And you know what happened next…
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
They had Schilling and his performance enhancers though
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.
and we have "The Ignitor"....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta say
Didn’t think Z got him there. Hope that’s the break we need.
neither did the replay
but we’ll take a lucky break when we can get it!
take em where you can
because sometimes the water drips the other way
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
if the ump wouldnt have called him out
we would be talking about how stupid a play that was
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Oct 2, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
it wasn't a very smart play....but what the hell...
oh, sorry, preacher for my language.
"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.
hell isnt a bad word, its a place lol
you wouldnt say “what the canada” would you?
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Oct 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Bud Selig's fault...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
always have,since 1984
when I put my face through a windshield (with the Cubs and literally with a drunk driver)
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
How did it feel being a newt?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Bud Selig's fault...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
1 out, Soriano at bat.
.143 batting average this series.
"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.
Boos for Sori as he strikes out.
Now he’s batting .125 this series.
"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.
He SHOULD be booed
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
It's Bud Selig's fault...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Well... that didn't take long
Nine outs to go!
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Good contact on a lot of these pitches
Just hitting them right at people. Time for another shirt change!
I'm telling you guys...
negativity is the way to go. It’s better to be wrong and see your team win than be wrong and see them lose.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
This is more satisfying...
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
It's almost done happening.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Bud Selig's fault...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got something I need to do on the computer
So I’m checking out for now. I’m still praying for the miracle rally, though.
Nite all.
She can't sing though...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
It was Dick Motta
(look it up) (so much for idle chat tonight)
Is she Prince Fielder's girlfriend?
"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.
It's Bud Selig's wife...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Oct 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Hehehe..
The more I drink, the funnier that sounds.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Dick Motta.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Just arrived
. . .and stoic.
I’m not embarassed to say I cried for a moment last night. I’m 54 and these Cub teams take too much out of me. Tonight — it’s just tonight.
I'm with you there. Last night was tougher for me. I couldn't sleep very well.
But tonight my emotions are in a deep sleep….
"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.
Blue Mike asked for it...
and now the twist of fate none of us probably saw coming:
our entire season likely rests in the hand of Rich Harden. Let’s see if power pitching really is King…
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
Dude...
Harden will be fine.
But with this defense and these hitters, we’re asking him to win a 1-0 game, hit the game winning homer and get four outs each inning.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Yeah, Harden will be fine. The key is to get those guys hitting and fielding behind him.
"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 don't doubt Harden.
I just find the irony a little amusing, as much as I can be amused while pulling my hair out…
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
That would work for me
It’s heartbreaking to see how upset Z is sitting in the dugout. He did everything he was supposed to.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad break Martin had to be up in that situation...
The one guy on the Dodgers who hits Z well.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Need Marmol and Wood to each pitch an inning
Get them sharp for LA
by West Coast Diehard on Oct 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
Yep...Deserved a better fate
Should be losing this game 1-0
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's the singer tonight?
Wish it was Ron Zook. I think every time he has done it, the Cubs have had big rallies.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I feel sorry for the guy...see him in the dugout with the towel over his head?
"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.
Bump is about to hurl...
Should have stayed with beer….damn vodka..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
night Leo
there’s at least one more game
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Cotts, real effective so far.
I know this is supposed to be the positive thread but this sucks.
Tommie Agee was out.
Thanks, I feel better already
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Say it ain't so.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Alright, get Cotts out of there.Then a double switch to get Fontenot into the game.
Which means that Pie will go in for Dome as well.
Jimmyeatworld
i'm feeling terrible
can someone say something to make me feel better? btw hi everyone
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
DaBard hasn't posted in the last 10 minutes over here
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 2, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry... was cheering myself up
by watching clips of Biden field dressing Palin like a moose.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Did he mention
when President FDR was addressing the nation on television in 1929 again? I love that story…
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
Yep... he got a date wrong.
Ask a history professor if he can tell the difference between someone who writes a good paper with a wrong date and someone who obviously doesn’t have the first clue.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Two dates actually
FDR wasn’t president in 1929, and TV was still to be invented. But hey, at least he meant well. I’m sure he knows how to spell potato.
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
Look up who the commanding officer in Afghanistan is
And then look up who she said it was, if you want to be all persnickety.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
I'm sorry
am I being too negative? I’ll go to the other thread…
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
No, not negative at all...
I’m of the opinion that misprounouncing a name, getting a date wrong, making a goofy error, is really not that big a deal. McCain couldn’t pronounce a name. Gov. Barbie couldn’t get the name of the commander right. Fair enough. These guys will hire people to tell them names.
She looked like a moron tonight, which is an improvement. she wasn’t even a functioning lifeform before.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
+1
He warned several on here already.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yikes...
What’s uglier, that shirt or those tats?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Haha..
that’s gold Jerry, gold!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Somenone asked for a positive
Not trying to piss anyone off. It was just all I had.
It's just getting old.
We haven’t had a man past second all game long.
I was at that Rockies game.
That was nothing like this.
we've won the NL Central two years in a row....and the sun will come up tomorrow....
and one day Stockton will be retired.
"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.
Hey man...
There’s one more game….at least.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I guess Rothchild told Cotts to throw strikes.
"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.
Hi again everyone
I just wanted to say that I’m somewhere in the middle between utter frustration and holding out hope, that I appreciate the hope side far more right now. I’m going to go to bed and hope that i missed a miracle, I just can’t watch anymore, sorry. I’ll be back Saturday night and rooting on this team.
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 2, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
So, clearly...
This game is over.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Oh, get over it
That “positive” crap worked four innings ago. Now, it’s over.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Keep those personal attacks coming
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
I don't either...
but hearing Billy sing cheered me up a lil bit.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Sing it Billy!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
a bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop
and a blast….
Is that enough bloops?
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish Lee would not swing at those low and away pitches.
"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.
D-Lee
First pitch strike every time. Right down the middle. He just can’t get the bat off his shoulder.
a lot of warning track power there.
"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.
Tragic all over again...
There’s really nothing more to say. Each of the three errors accurately summarize the disease that infects this team at playoff time. Every time this team just puckers up and dies. And does so in spectacular flaming Hindenburg style fashion.
Carlos Zambrano? Actually did a quality and stoic job for the most part.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
what is it with the outside pitch?
they just can’t lay off it.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
We look like a split-squad ST team....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
it's time to put our b squad in.....we need a spark
the money guys aren’t getting it done
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
They are uber aggressive at the plate again
This guy is pretty good…but they are swinging at a lot of pitches out of the zone.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
14 unanswered runs make it hard to be content with this team right now...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions
so much? we score 1.....that doesn't take any of the 14 the Dodgers scored away...
PS….nice hit Soto.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa is batting .429 in this series.
"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.
To bad
he is responsible for 5 Dodger runs tonight….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
As much as I like Mark DeRosa he killed this team tonight with the error and the inability to get Rafael Furcal on that throw.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
Don't think he had a chance on the Furcal hit.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Utterly depressing
I really did expect a win tonight. I just don’t see them winning three in a row with the way they are playing thus far. Harden can throw a gem, but if they can’t score any runs, what’s the point? Well, off work in another 45 minutes. It’s going to be a crappy drive home. I’m still holding onto a very tiny shred of hope for this series, but it is extremely frayed.
I don't know the "rule" but the I have seen/done it anytime after the 7th inning stretch
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, this was a reply to the post below
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Question for the veterans
I’m still pretty relatively young to baseball (5 years or so) compared to some of you guys, and I was discussing this with one of my Cubs-loving pals the other day… how early is too early for Rally Caps?
anything before the 2nd round of batting practice is too early.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
My vote
Depends on the defiict. 5 runs or more: No earlier than the 7th. 4 runs or less: No earlier than the 8th.
Might have been a little lucky
But I’ll take it. Base knock here Geo.
wow. that's pretty lame.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Oct 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
And yet...he keeps with the personal attacks.
News flash. Al hasn’t removed me yet. He’s warned me. But you know what he hasn’t banned me? (At least I think)
I don’t make personal attacks. I disagree, very vehemently. But I don’t call names. You do.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
I know! Dabard's negative posts on a positive post thread are very lame....appreciate the support!!!
Al usually doesn't ban
for disagreeing. He isn’t going to make your arguments for you. Debate better.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
It's 7-1
Are you still yammering about positive?
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
I think all of the posts should...
Use the word “ectoplasm”
Can I ban people who don’t do that?
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
And the political talk isn't helping his case.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Soto !!!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Ok....here we go!
C’mon Dome!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Where the Hell has this been!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
Fontenot
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Will Dome even see a fastball?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions
Let's get some MORE runs!
just chatted with a mother who’s child is here waiting for a liver transplant, among other things (MUCH tougher row to hoe than I have with my son) – talking hope and happily spraying sunshine – hope is all you have sometimes AND I LOVE THE CUBS!
knock em in!
Win.
We have no offense and piss poor left handed presence in this lineup...
Yet Mike Fontenot sits on the bench. THIS is my biggest criticism of Lou. DeRosa can’t be any more terrible in right field then he has been at 2nd base tonight.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
And yet...
you’ve been kissing his ass all year, even when people have criticized him.
Free Ronny Cedeno
He didn't want to get put in Lou's doghouse.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou's not the reason for these past two nights
Yes, there may be a couple tactical moves to argue about. But it has been the collective ungodly performance of the guys on the field that is to blame for this debacle. I’m not sure what Lou Piniella can do to pitch, field and hit for his so called “stars.”
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
Ummmm
If DeRo were in Right, wouldn’t that take Dome out of the lineup and cause us to not gain at Left-handed bat even if LBR were playing 2b?
Upon further review
No idea why I capitalized “Left.” Its been a long night.
Kosuke is an automatic out
I could care less which side of the plate he hits from at this point. Mike Fontenot has been flat our raking the ball and has been as clutch a hitter as this team has had the 2nd half. And like I said, DeRosa’s defense in right field couldn’t have been any worse that what it has been on his gimpy leg at 2nd.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
Fair Points
But it seemed like you criticism was that we didn’t have enough lefty bats in the lineup. Not that our lefty bats were ineffectual (may or may not be spelled correctly or a word. Again, its been a long night).
Damn
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Pie coulda done that
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
It's a head scratcher
You’ve got Reed Johnson and Mike Fontenot rotting on the bench as the series drifts hopelessly away.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
I realize
that the game is most likely over, but don’t you still have to try something to score some runs? Johnson and Fontenot were both better options than Fukudome there. He’s been unproductive for months.
i was agreeing with you....
reed hasn’t seen the plate yet, get him in there!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
At least I hid all the razor blades and gave my cutlery to the neighbor :-)
"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.
So Fukodome gets benched because he sucks...
and the playoffs come, and he’s back in his regular role? WTF Lou?
Free Ronny Cedeno
The announcing crew sounds like they just don't care anymore...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions
For realz
and is it just me, or does Ron Darling kinda sound like this guy?
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
That's a blonde woman and a monkey!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice blue blouse on the woman.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Um.....we can't come back if we don't stop them from scoring.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions
That's not very positive!
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
"This channel is experiencing technical difficlties"
Like the team. Now it’s back.
Tommie Agee was out.
Wow
that throw from Dome was a Worm Burner….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
shades of JJ
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Terrible...
Sorry, but I don’t get why he is in the lineup.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
Turn out the lights!!!!!
The party’s over!!!!!!!!
If my name was Aram, or DLee, or any of the above
The footage from tonight would probably be plenty to light a large-scale fire under my ass for the next three games. Let’s keep up the hope, folks…
Or they...
Will be making their golf plans already.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
OK...I see what they're doing....it's 9-1 now...
the same score as the Colorado Comeback game….nice.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions
The fans in the stands look sad.
popcorn $100
playoff tickets from stubhub $600
cubs pathetic play $priceless.
(I’d go to the games in LA if I didn’t have to fly from here in DC though).
"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.
He hasn't made himself known yet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Z
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I second that motion
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Is their anyway we could make one of these
blocking commericials about the Cubs. They are giving me nightmares….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Here's your boy MDBNIU.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions
Not much more anybody can say about the $136 million man
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
LOL....I was referring to Fontenot......spectacular ground out to 2nd base.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
You tell me....
Would you rather have had Mike Fontenot’s bat in the starting lineup the past two nights?
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
no.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
So Kosuke and his sub 190 BA over the past 10 weeks has been a dandy idea in right field???
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
I answered your question....that's all.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't wait to read Al's headliner tomorrow morning....
Or to read the inevitable grand master debate of how the Cubs are so superior to the Dodgers in every phase of the game. This team just puckered up once again. Pitching, hitting, fielding…. The only post-season where this team really had it’s mojo for awhile was in 2003 before that horrific inning that included that poor dumb goofy bastard Steve Bartman doing what anybody else sitting in that seat would have done followed by the awful botched play by Alex Gonzalez. Other than 2003 every playoff season has been the worst possible nightmare scenario that could be scripted.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
If I'm still here tomorrow.
I’m starting a fan post about that crap.
This game proves decisively that the better team is NOT the Cubs.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
Al devotes more time to the Cubs than probably 99.9% of all the rest of us.
And my thanks and appreciation to him that he can look past his heartbreaks to keep it going….
"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.
+1000
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I have to laugh
I failed to get any NLDS lottery wins for all the potential Cubs matchups.
These first two games haven’t gone so well. (Yes , I see the understatement there.)
My son’s in the hospital and his life is forever changed.
My wife (catching some needed sleep at home) just sent me the confirmation email she got earlier today that she can buy NLCS tickets at Wrigley tomorrow. How can I not have hope we will pull this out and I will get to use those tickets?
How cool is that? Hope. Get some. It’s good stuff.
GO CUBS!
Win.
thanks
We have it easy compared to most people in this hospital.
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I think God we have my daughter
Children put such a perspective on things. Baseball does not matter, in reality.
I hope everything goes well with your son.
of course baseball matters!
so does a good pizza when you’re really hungry or anything else that brings you joy. But children change everything and I am happy to have all the good things I have in life, most especially him.
I hope to go to Wrigley with him to see an NLCS game. Preferrably this year.
;)
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not mad...or even rally upset....
but judging by the camera shot of the Cubs dugout…half the team look like they’re going to cry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions
I don't blame them.
I can’t decide: Cry or puke. Thoughts?
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
They worked hard for this chance
Just sucks that their most constisent start reverted to a previous form, the defense took a night off, and the O just sucked…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Harden is the man.
And one win can turn everything around.
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
+1
I still like our chances with Harden and Lilly.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Well, at least most of the children are asleep
and didn’t witness this train wreck of a game.
Hey, it's a new century!
What can Lou possibly say in his post-season press conference????
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
Freudian slip...meant to say "post-game"
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
And now we see Santo...
If I had a gun, I’d kill Stockton right now.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
How cool...
Santo to be on Leno tomorrow…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Nope, he declined as they are getting in to late tomorrow.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah..too bad.
Just heard.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Awww..Nevermind...
He turned him down…..Ron’s a Diva.:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ron Santo is so sadly subdued...
Not his typical exasperated and depressed mood when things go bad. Nope. Complete aura of resignation by Ronny. Sad.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
I'm at a loss for words. I think I'm going to be physically sick.
I’ve never believed more than I believed this year, and now…this. After all the hard work, the dedication, the stories…this.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
We violently defend this team, we violently get offended when the warts are pointed out
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
We can't come back if these loser fans don't start getting into the game!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions
Can I have a funny picture, please?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
look below...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
The infield has fielded for the cycle....
An error by every member of the infield tonight !!!!
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
They could have given Theriot an error on his stupid barehanded attempt earlier.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Fill in the blanks time!!!
Ryan Theriot _ _ _ _ _!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions
Little Juan Pierre is up. Oh, shoot, Theriot throws it away.
Theriot forgot to double pump, that’s why.
"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.
Well there ya go
The golden sombrero for errors…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Well then.
At least everyone in the infield has an error now.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
E4
E3
E5
E6
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You sank my battleship!
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
Zambrano punches______________ first
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
OK, I'm out
That error was enough…
If the crybabies get their way and I’m banned, it’s been real. My fellow negatives, keep up the fight.
I won’t be here Saturday night. I plan on watching the game with plenty of alcohol around me.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
The Cubs are Skywalkier trapped in the ice-cave...they must use the force to get their lightsabers and free themselves.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions
the Dodgers will be very relaxed in Dodger Stadium with a 2-0 lead, assuming there is no miracle comeback tonight
Tommie Agee was out.
The last thing the Cubs need
is a player that quit on his team in order to force a trade.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
We like players who quit in the postseason
We all know that.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Oct 2, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Need to find a home for p.o.s. Soriano first
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
Every
Pitcher…Every Pitcher that has pitched in these games have given up at least one run….
Total Meltdown by every facet of this team
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Boy, they'll be making instructional videos out of this game
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
I think the Giants proved that last year vs the Patriots in week 17
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.
9 runs or 3 outs....which comes first?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions
chicken or the egg?
THAT is the question!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Chicago has not made a sterling showing in the playoffs so far this year.
Hey, it's a new century!
WE still have 30 outs to go....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why I said so far.....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 2, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee double
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
you didn't type play! YEAH!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Total choke by this
squad. Name that relief????
This sucks!!!!!
This season was wasted!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pat mentioning Cubs Convention tickets...
…has the same ring when they read the credits with two outs left in a game.
Win.
And it begins....
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions
10 runs would be better.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It's really hard to laugh at this point
but that was good
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Crowd still in it...
That or their just shitfaced.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ron just said:
“You think we can score 11 runs…argh!”
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ha...
he sounded almost serious too…god bless em.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ronnie doesn't deal in facts
he does color
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
That ball drew chalk....stupid umps.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:33 PM CDT reply actions
Where's Alfonseca when you need him?
That umpire deserves a chest bump…
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
cant you review those plays?
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.
no...HR's only.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was fair/foul or HR/No HR
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.
Why can't this team show up
like the Yankees early this decade????
I so want to believe that they’ll win 3 straight, but we’re talking about the Cubs!?!?!?
In my 26 years,
it has been rare that I am too depressed to drink.
This is one of them.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Now, that's depressing...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
That was a fair ball
Shades of Alou against the birds in 03.
How do you miss that right in front of your damn eyes….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
DeRo
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
ARAMIS RUNNING!! WOW, HE'S...FAST!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
where was this 2 hours ago!?
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.
Pie...just lean over the plate and get hit...please.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:35 PM CDT reply actions
Fuck you, Joe Torre.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
wow
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously.
A 7 run lead in the bottom of 9, and he’s switching out his #1 RP. Eat a dick, Torre.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Anybody heard on LA's game 4 starter? Cuz they are gonna need one.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Sounds like Lowe on Short Rest....
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 2, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Why the HELL would he do that?!
Okay, I’m positive, but they would be up 2-1…why throw their ace when it’s US that needs to win two?! That doesn’t make sense to me.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
C'mon Felix..
Be patient here.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Can Gwynn get into uniform and be on deck to PH next?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:38 PM CDT reply actions
His son will be available soon...
"They played the best all year, so they're the winners." ~Tony LaRussa on the 2008 Cubs
His son can't hit....
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather have Soto bat?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Or Billy Williams?
I want a Cub hitting.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'd take Billy or Ernie in this situation.
You never saw them swing at balls bouncing in front of the plate and when they got a straight first pitchzzz they drilled it
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Pie vs Broxton
Pie wins! Walks.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Hi sue
I left for a bit, I was going borderline insane. It’s nice and quiet in here now.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Our turn for a GS?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT reply actions
I think we need 3 dudes on base to do that
You’re losing your touch, SWL.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm dizzy....sorry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop sniffing glue sticks.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That would be sweet...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm having flashbacks of Geos homer in the NLDS last year
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Oct 2, 2008 11:41 PM CDT reply actions
Sue
Just wanted to thank you again for setting up this thread. I know I don’t make it here too often and usually don’t comment a ton, but this is a lot better than the noise on the other threads.
7 more runs…
Can Sockton mention "this could be the last game of the year in Wrigley Field"
at least 3 more times?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:42 PM CDT reply actions
that's why Pat & Ron were invented...
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB GameDay Audio
Best $15 you’ll ever spend.
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
When they have the blackouts, do they still have the audio?
Probably not would be my guess…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Gameday Audio is never blacked out, even on Saturday.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
agreed
you can’t be the audio. I got it with the Cubs Club membership for the past couple of years. Only four bucks more gets the camera views, special ticket offers and other little things on cubs.com. oh, and you get a nifty card to carry with you :-)
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
HIT A DEEP ONE TO PIERRE!!
HE CAN’T THROW!!!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What's it going to take
to get some runs in!!!!!!!!!!
base hits.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss the real Dome
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Damn...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Wow
Well it will make the 2 wins on the road and the clincher at home that much sweeter
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way to keep the faith
good man/woman/beast (whatever you are on the other end of the intertubes)
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
and we are going to sweep "dem bums" in LA
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+1
I like the way you think!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Daryle Ward is kinda large...any run he scores should count as 3.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:45 PM CDT reply actions
In that case the Brewers would be Central Division champs.
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
??????
what?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I'm glad to see everyone still here, not the crappy trolls, here at the end...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hi
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 2, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
We're getting close but
F*ck thes pieces of shit batting!!!!
For once in my lifetime, I have Cubs hitters take advantage of a opponent?
Ballgame
See you Saturday
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
It's just a game.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:49 PM CDT reply actions
Not to me.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Baseball is life; all the rest is just details
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 2, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
well
my best spin on this is this last bit gives us hope for momentum shift in game 3 ;)
thank you all for spending the night with me.
Go Cubs!
Win.
night sue
thanks for making a room of sunshine and rainbows on a dark and stormy night
Go Cubs!
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
We had the chance to make this series easy...but instead we found new ways to...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:50 PM CDT reply actions
+1
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 2, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
The #1 thing you wish you
could tell the people sitting behind the puker-
Close your mouths for the love of all thats holy!
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Oct 3, 2008 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
WGN RADIO fan noises:
“Seventeen to five!!”
“DAMNIT! THIS ISN’T HOW IT’S SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN!”
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Well...that loss.makes it tougher...
But I like our chances with Harden and Lilly. I’m not giving up hope just yet.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
So do I
On the other hand, I liked our chances with Dempster and Zambrano, too.
What I really hate, almost more than the loss itself, is the fact that for the next 2 days I have to put up with a zillion negative stories about the team here, there, and everywhere.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Think of it this way
our #3 and #4 are significantly better than their #3 and #4
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Wasn't our team better than than their whole team?
So what? It doesn’t matter how good you are if you don’t play like it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Billingsly
Sounds like he just took some hits from Billy Bong Thorton
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
anyone know where the post-game press conference is...tbs...espn?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:52 PM CDT reply actions
Kaplan on WGN radio will be having it on I'm sure.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
sleep well Sue...and dream of Soto in the shower.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
great
now I"M going to dream of Soto in the shower!
This is going to bother the wife…
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL....dream of this instead.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
now that WILL upset the wife!
but it works for me! thanks! Mind is cleansed now.
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 3, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm telling you again..
this woman terrorizes the people she works with. I don’t care if she’s beautiful. She’s a +++++diva. She is ruthless on her support staff.
If only more people knew…..
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 3, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
A friend of mine is in broadcasting and says he's heard that too.
I asked him after you mentioned it before. However, that being said, I wouldn’t mind being her whipping boy. And maybe I could put her in her place…lol.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Thanks for the thread, Sue.
This made me feel a little bit better.
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
Night.....and sweet Cubbie dreams!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Damn
I won’t be around for Game 3 and (hopefully) 4. I’m flying back to Chicago for the weekend. Hope to see you all here for Game 5.
All my fault...
I promise that I will never again predict poor defense, followed by redemption.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I think the Geo pix have lost their mojo. Perhaps Al can find a pic of Rich Harden for Saturday?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I vote for DeRosa
He seems to be doing it, at least offensively.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
And didnt Theriot say
he is cut like a greek God or something like that? Much as I love Soto, I say lets give DeRo a shot
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by love the ivy on Oct 3, 2008 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions
SWL will have to make a pic of Soto in the shower...
it’s all I can think about now!
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 2, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Most errors by Cubs in post-season game
since 1934.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Eck is crucifying Theriot for trying to barehand that ball on the hit and run...
lol…
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by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2008 11:58 PM CDT reply actions
I'm so sad right now, SWL.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It's a baseball game....nothing more...nothing less.
Your mom still loves you, the sun will rise in the morning, and girls still have boobies. Alll the important stuff is still OK.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
The real posters here- This sounds stupid, but I love you guys. In a fan kind of way. Stick together.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
Awww....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
cue the Elton John...
I CAN feel the love tonight!
Bartender! Hugs all around!
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Oct 3, 2008 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
LOU COMMENTS:
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
“LAST TWO GAMES THE WORST WE’VE PROABLY PLAYED ALL YEAR”
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
“That second inning…actually Zambrano threw the ball well. But uh, we talked, we talked about being a good defensive team, and certainly tonight we were not.”
“We’re sending a pretty good pitcher out on Saturday in Harden…and one in Lilly on Sunday, too.”
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I like that Lou said they are playing on Sunday.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
(Fukudome)
“From now on, I don’t want to hear about Dome, I’m gonna play Reed or Mike…it gets…we aren’t gonna put him out there anymore.” (PISSED)
No more questions.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
These 2 games were Dome's 1st and 2nd chances....
FAIL
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
It was the last ab
The K looking was the final straw….
Think the Padres are still interested?
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 3, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Only if we can package Theriot with him....
for Brian Giles and Greene.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
I will take it...
I will even throw in a Cedano
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 3, 2008 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Before Greene broke his hand
he was batting about .210 with a zillion K’s. Yeah, just the guy I want, along with an aging right fielder who doesn’t want to leave SD.
Nice try.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Oct 3, 2008 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm hoping this year was just a period of adjustments to being in U.S.
and next year he comes back to be the all-star caliber player he’s capable of being.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'd like to think
the transition to a new, unfamiliar country, without his family, on a bigger stage…is enough justification for his disappointing rookie season.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I hope so...
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 3, 2008 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely
The guy was a hitting machine in Japan and rated higher than just about everyone but Ichiro. I’m in the camp that says he makes adjustments and comes back strong next year.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I am in the Camp that the Cubs
pay to bring his family over for the whole season….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 3, 2008 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Worth a shot
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
"It wasn't fun to watch, I'll tell you that."
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
DANG!
Lou rolls Dome in the press conference. He’s out.
"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."
Cal Ripken says we can win 3 in a row....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:03 AM CDT reply actions
"We have a damn good pitcher thowing Saturday in Harden...
and a good one pitching Sunday too"…..Like your optimism Lou!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Best Cub Pitchers going in Game 3 and 4
First sign of any trouble – get Lilly up tonight. None of this playing for Sunday mentality like last year. Simple fact Cubs have to get better timely hitting. Field the ball and it should be a 6 – 3 game tonight.
Way to waste the whole regular season!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Lou!!!!!!!
shut. up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I want to the Cubs to win
like everyone on here.
I’m pissed on how the first 2 games turned out.
The Dodgers still need 1 more!!
We’re going to Game 5, next Tuesday night!!!!!!!!!!!
You got that????
could you try "wanting them to win" without being an asshat then?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
What should have I posted?
Explain this to me?
I'm referring to your previous post.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
What should I've said?
I want the Cubs to win so bad . If I could make them come through in the clutch, I would
You say asshat?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 3, 2008 2:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Quitters never win!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 3, 2008 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
That was proven this evening
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Oct 3, 2008 2:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Lou Piniella
doesn’t play a position. He doesn’t defend positions, he doesn’t throw baseballs, he doesn’t stand in the batter’s box.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
But if I'm a lazy idiot it's much easier to just blame the manager.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions
That's why you call people like that "quitters". Easier route.
Quitters and trolls and bandwagon fans blame.
Winners get back up, shake it off, and work at getting better and winning the next one.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You're the one that wanted to throw in the towel,
as you said, “Way to waste the whole regular season!”
The season is NOT over! When you still have outs, you still have a chance!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 3, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Well Billingsley
Just called out the Cubs for being Tight. Cubs please use that as motivation. Don’t let a 23 year old starter call you out.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Where you hearing this?
radio? tv?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
ESPNNews
Reported ask him a question if the Cubs looked like they were playing tight. And he responded that they did…
The correct response to that question: Is that we got some breaks and took advantage of them.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 3, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I wish our players would play like they were excited...
they look like they’re having intestinal cramps most of the time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I had hope
All the talk during the season about the motivation to get back and prove that last year’s performance was a fluke.
If they completely this crappy run…what do you do? You can’t really blow up the team but damn it is in their heads for sure now…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 3, 2008 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks..
WGN radio just playing bits and pieces.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I love that song! Gary Lewis and the Playboys rock!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Dave Clark Five.....but good guess.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Post-game says the fanbase gets a gold star
for it’s cheering and voice. FWIW.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
But we....lost the game...I thought the quiet crowd was the reason the lost yesterday....huh.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm out for the night people....
yawn…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 3, 2008 12:18 AM CDT reply actions
later swl and Rob..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
well crap
I had no idea this thread was goin. I must’ve missed out on when the others went bad. by the time I got the chance to get back on here (busy night at work), the last thread had about 10 posters and no really bad animosity. I would have liked to have been here with you guys though.
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
CHOKE, in full display tonight
Glad to see all the positive spins but the facts are, the Dodgers beat us twice without having to do much other than put the ball in play or take a walk. This a sorry ending to a great, great season and I couldn’t be more pissed. Hate to say but, Wait till next year. The horse is almost dead and beating himany more ain’t gonna help, the team has to do it themselves for themselves and I am hoping against hope that thye can do it.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
It won’t do anything, but I(!!!) think that the lineup should go
Soriano LF
Lee 1b
DeRosa 2B
Ramirez 3B
Soto C
Edmonds CF
Theriot SS
Fukudome RF
I think that lineup gives us the best option to win a game. Lee is NOT a 3rd hole hitter, and so isn’t DeRosa, but DERO is MUCH more clutch in huge situations. I have a bad feeling that Lee is going to be booed out of town next year..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
This is how I'm keeping hope alive
I keep reminding myself that they want this as much as I do. Fukodome is probably ready to jump off a ledge.
I’m a vegetarian and I don’t drink but, if I was Lou, this is what I’d have done tonight:
1. Send them all out for a big steak dinner with some wine, beer and/or scotch. Their choosing. Tell them to have some laughs and loosen up (and keep Fukodome away from any ledges).
2. Have them fly out tomorrow well rested. Give them some good food in the clubhouse before the game. Make it like the 40’s and serve them some alcohol, or shirley temples or whatever they need (they can’t hit or field sober, so there’s nowhere to go but up).
3. Remind them that they’re not attempting to enact world peace or rescue Wall Street. They need to hit a ball with a bat and field a grounder. They’ll get paid regardless. Have fun!
Oh, and bench Fukodome, play Fontenot and hit the infield about 3000 grounders before the game.
Go Cubs!!
by eternally nervous on Oct 3, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions
I've got your backs in LA
Tickets behind the Cubs dugout for Sunday’s evener with Teddy Ballgame going after Harden’s gem tonight againt Hiroda. I’ll send it back to Wrigley with a special delivery for Demp to redeem himself and erase the worst outing of his career… Eamus Catuli!
Mike=Milton+Eamus Catuli = AC000000
Sending positive thoughts from Beijing!!!!
Lets go Cubbies!!!!
gonna try to be on gameday and the threads for this one. . . i continue to believe. . . I can’t believe this team will give up with their backs against the wall!!!
One game at a time. . . let’s do this!!!!
Well..
They did give up. Bunch of Spineless quitters. They showed no heart or emotion this whole series. They played scared.
YEP...
Speaking the truth. They were so tight they were dropping diamonds down the baselines. The pressure got to them from the first pitch. What a total and complete joke.
by FarNorthBurbs on Oct 5, 2008 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
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