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Let’s do it!

by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whose HERE

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm here..

for the 1st of 11 wins. Lets go Cubs!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoops didnt want to make it that big

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ici

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

present

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck

by MOCubsfan on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS IS MY JOB!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I started this

and you stole it.

And completely failed to resize a picture in a brand new thread.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm here for you too!

;)

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck

by MOCubsfan on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hello!

i am here and staying for the duration.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to see both of you!

I’m in and out as I’m fighting a cold and will be taking breaks laying down here and there. ;)

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aww, that sucks

that you don’t feel well. I’m sure a Cub win will help you feel better.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figured staying away did no good the first 2 games

Be the change you want to see and all that.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You bet.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm here

jersey on, beer in hand

by KC in OK on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here.

For the first of many post season wins.

Light em up, Harden!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I decided to join... atleast for a little while

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!

I believe you will be our good luck charm!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Sox fan checking in.

The cubs are my right-hand team.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my bracelets are on

my thoughts are positive and I’m ready to go.

LET’S GO CUBS!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here, BUT....

Still feeling pretty uncertain, so I’m just gonna sit for a while and try to enjoy some baseball.

GO CUBS GO.

PLEASE?????

by Jimsil on Oct 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm here

I was on the wrong thread

Federer
"It's like deja vu all over again"
Chicago 2016

by tigerperson on Oct 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi everyone

Going to hang here for a short time.

FYI, until the Brewers game ends, the Cub game is on TNT.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi, Al!

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, folks, taking cocktail orders

whatcha drinkin’? (Knob Creek, rocks, splash here)

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keystone Light

because it’s cheap and Bombay Sapphire because it’s not

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Killian's Irish Red

would be kickass.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alternating between

Hoegaarden

Breckenridge’s Agave Wheat

and Jameson shots.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just finished a Capri Sun with a late dinner

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leinenkugel's Octoberfest here.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

water is what I've drank all season

so thats what Im drinking tonight.

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sparkle bombs and beer

switchin to the Woodford for the late inning celebrations

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whats worse

The incessant Frank TV ads or Bon Jovi?

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's just be thankful

they took the “Only One October” job away from Dane Cook.

"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible." ~Arthur C. Clarke

by Goodie1969 on Oct 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG I forgot about that

ugh

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The TV ads.

But you can mute those.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frank tv is more annoying than Jake the neighborhood guy (and that takes effort)

Bon Jovi way better than Dane Cook

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The worst is still the Poltergeist direct-tv commerical

AWFUL.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate that ad.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love how 9:00

Start time means video montage at 9:05…

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's to wipe off

the Dodger dogs they toss at everyone

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck

by MOCubsfan on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Play ball!

WIN THIS THING!!

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi Al!!!

Nice to see you in here. :)

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll hang here for a while.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They were pretty close on Kuroda a few years ago right?

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here we go

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i might cry either way

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cue Fonzie bitching in 3...2..

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oooh

Nothing yet. Nice.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blue jerseys?

That’s a first for Harden, I think.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not.

versus Arizona

Ask for new tab, it’s not going into a new window for some reason.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They lost that game.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is this the actual game thread?

I’m so confused watching both games at the same time and XM radio and oh, “you’re tearing me apart!”

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this point

my nerves are gone.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're going to be fine.

I believe.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My emotions are

a mess. I feel like I could cry.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's no crying

in baseball, Sue ;)

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck

by MOCubsfan on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really trying not to.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

think about Geo

that will make you smile

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and it just did....thanks

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my nerves are gone.....

and I can say that sober.

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kuroda throwing hard.

But we can hit 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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Two groundouts. This is NOT good.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Derrek Lee double!

Yay.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D LEE!

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GOOD TO SEE

FROM D.LEE

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dlee

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hooray!

Double, D-Lee!!

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GET THIS RUN IN!!!

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lotta noise on the Lee double

Are there a lot of Cubs fans at Chavez Ravine tonight?

by ChipSet on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Aramis!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Checkin' in...

Let’s go, Cubs!!!

by jdb-44 on Oct 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rami Time....

bring him home Rami, bring him home!

9/14/08 - Big Z throws a no-hitter and my son attends his first Cubs game. The perfect combination.

by Scrapptastic on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as Harry would've said

“one more biscuit for breakfast and that one’s outta here”

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DLEE DOUBLE!!!!!

BRING HIM HOME RAMI!!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This could be a big run.

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why is the camera shaking.

make it stop!!!

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TNT SWITCH!

BACK TO TBS!

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good eye

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game is back on TBS if anyone wants to switch channels.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping for the first-ever double loss.

That would just be grand.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping JoePa...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm scared for next week.

= (

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BADGER FOOTBALL

NICE N SLOW N BORING

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when they arent playing the Badgers I cheer for Penn St.

I love Joe Pa

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I strongly dislike them

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, shit.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got the game on tv on mute and Pat and Ron on the radio

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it synched up?

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the time lag?

(And how do you get your TV signal?) I use Dish Network and I think they’d be several seconds behind live WGN.

by ChipSet on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to lay off those pitches.

Make Kuroda throw strikes.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dont waste this aramis

youk would be up here for the sox, hed draw a walk :)

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

Typical Boston fan, spreading their arrogance to other fans.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

Maybe he can bring some winning karma here.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read that the wrong way

Sorry

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winning/confidence building/frustrating karma:

http://www.addictinggames.com/theworldshardestgame.html

I’m all about karma, being a leprechaun who smokes nachos, eats cigarettes, and drinks Axe!

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez

Doing his best youk impression.

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Youkilis!

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try clicking on the hot corner link on mlb.com

It has the game feed but no announcers, just the crowd noise.

And it’s free!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it synced with the TBS video?

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just looked.

Delayed quite a bit. Interesting concept, though.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stockton + shaking camera

I may need to find P&R… this is killing me.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on A-Ram

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GREAT EYE!!!

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

Keep working counts. Walk for A-Ram!

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nicely done

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Martin

he seems to move around behind the plate quite a bit and tries to deceive the batter on where the pitch is going

"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra

by wrigley's ivy on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

walk

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh....

Geovany Soto is the least patient Cubs hitter?

Wher’d that come from?

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Stockton say that?

What an absolute idiot.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did he really say that?

i was hoping i misheard him

by MJMars on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stockton

is the older slightly less smart Joe Morgan.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frightening...

… that there’s an announcer that makes Joe Morgan look good.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh my

i don’t want to think about that

by MJMars on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd take Miller/Morgan

over Stockton/Darling/Gwynn any day of the week. And twice on Sundays.

This is the hands down worst announcing crew I’ve EVER listened to.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would LOVE

to have to listen to Stockton et al doing the Cubs game on Sunday.

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck

by MOCubsfan on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Tuesday.

Though, I’ll be at Wrigley on Tuesday so I won’t hear them.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you and me both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon GEO!

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

walk!

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poop

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well that inning was much better than most last game

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poop

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

17 pitches for Kuroda already....

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's good.

Keep that up and good things will happen.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Precisely

Make him work and get to the pen early , if you can. Make him make a mistake.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Harden.

Keep em off the bases.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have confidence in this offense

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hold 'em Rich!!!

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Rich!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3, Rich!

This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.

by ScottieG33 on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Throw strikes, Richie!!

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Max Payne look-alike

Rich Harden on the mound.

LETS GO (psuedo) MAX PAYNE!

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean Max Payne from the video game?

Never noticed that/

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate those friggin' towels everyone waves in the other stadiums

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meh, Furcal trying to get a cheap ass hit with a bunt

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thats a good sign

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Air ball.

Wake me when they field a grounder.

by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there he is

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love

2 pitch outs

by MJMars on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don't worry about that

he just needs to throw strikes

by MJMars on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good start Rich

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

“No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose.” Mark Grace
well, the Cubs don;t have much to lose now….

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!! NO ERROR!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hi everybody...

it’s been months since i’ve been on… but i figured this one was big enough to come out for :-)

by lswaidz on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see

you again.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tanks

it’s nice to be back… but we need a win… don’t make me pull out all kindsa funny pictures from past games

by lswaidz on Oct 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

Sorry it’s not under better circumstances! you’ve been missed.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh FFS.

Harden’s velocity is fine. can we stop with the OMG he’s hurt junk. Please?

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden looks focused

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crud

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RUSSELL MARTIN = TURLE FROM ENTOURAGE

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice to see you too

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well crap

93 mph and it’s a double

by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep that guy on second base.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good hit by Martin

Ramirez had no chance.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just fair, got to shake it off and concentrate om MBM

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meh I despise Dodgers fans

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Richie.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this scares me

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pasta diver.

Ugh.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT!!!

HE LOOKED OUT

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought he was out at 3rd

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HE WAS OUT!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pasta diving… oh forget about it.

by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how was he safe

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he wasn't

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

botched call

by the ump.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked out.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was Fucking OUT!!!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YOU ARE AS OUT AS...

CROCS! YEAH, THATS IT!!!!!!!!!!11

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ronnie not happy :(

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit he was out.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

horrible tag

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bullshit call there

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was out....

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was safe

Honestly, Ramirez didn’t tag him until he touched his arm pit.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's not what the replay

looks like to me.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But did he have his hand on the base by then?

Looked like he didn’t.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DP

Need a big DP here

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"you gotta keep your glove down"

BS… you place the tag, and pull it up… what a load

by lswaidz on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

z\]\

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was safe

Martin got his hand on the base before the tag was applied.

Time for a double play.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AIDS

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We might be at the critical mass point already

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike out needed!

Come on Rich!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 down

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nicely done richie.

now one more, buddy!!

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

perfect sequence there

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sure you give the instant reply to baseball because of that stupid Delgado call in NY

but you can’t use it on plays like that, which matter just as much?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Works for me!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strikeouts are facist

ground balls are more democratic

Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love that movie!!!!!!

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take one more of those, please.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HUGE K for Harden!!!

One more please!

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please Rich!

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

someone doing Harden and the K's?

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that call at 3rd

was ridiculous, he was sooo out, aramis had hte tag all the way up his arm while he was sliding better not hurt us.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

of course it does.

every bad ump call has killed us this series.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

harden locked in like that thought

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meh...stupid timeout call

you are either ready or your not, take the pitch

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love the Harden smirk.

Hope to see lots of that tonight.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't that remind you of the first Max Payne game?

Anyone see that too? Might be just me.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never seen it

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why, it our own fault

"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 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love to see...

A double play with two outs as well random broadcaster

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Talking about DP with 2 outs?

Hate TBS

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to see a double play too

since it would be first-ever FOUR OUT INNING

by ChipSet on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck that ump

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shoot.

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agony

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap.

I’m out of here. You guys get the lead back, please. I have to go sit in the corner.

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

by Al on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If our defense doesn't fuck it up

The umps give the runs to the dodgers anyway

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hee hee level 10

Oh, sorry. back to game. Terrible throw.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't know

but I like his arm out there.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, gee

I sure am glad to see hobbled Mark DeRosa in right field instead of the best RF glove in the game.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game over

Nice choke job, Harden

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are you not watching the game...

Martin was OUT at third, the UMP COMPLETELY SCREWED UP THE CALL

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but he called him safe

Pitch out of it!! Another gutless performance.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

shut up

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not tonight. They gotta perform, sorry.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get a grip man..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh FFS.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With eight innings to go?

Even for the legion of Cubbie pessimists, that’s a bit extreme.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah things are looking great.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shut off the TV, then

Sign off of here and go do something else.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ain't going nowhere.

Want to see which guy doesn’t come through next.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Talk about self-torture

And not putting up or shutting up.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you serious?

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't be on here

See you guys later.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Occam's razor

i’m sick…

"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra

by wrigley's ivy on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

frackin ump

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i was thinking the same thing

nothing seems to be going right.

"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra

by wrigley's ivy on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God?

he has one HELL of an arm…

by lswaidz on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So does his son.

;)

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

amen!!! lol

"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 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fukodome

I can’t remember the last time he threw someone out. He’s missed more cutoffs than JJ.

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

if the Cubs are going to lose tonight, I’d rather them get blown out and have the game be over early than have to suffer through a tight game that we wind up losing.

by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

:(

Blah.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I

can’t say I’m surprised

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we need a scrappy play

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We already had one.

Theriot made a great stabbing dive at a ground ball’s shadow earlier in the inning. Too bad it’s actually the ball that you need to come up with.

by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, that ball was scarched though

"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 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well its only 2

and 2 is not going to win this game.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what's 2 runs?

we’ve seen worse

by lswaidz on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Only two runs

no damage done. Let’s get them back!

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

time to regroup

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's get some runs!!!!

Puhleeeezzzee!!!

"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra

by wrigley's ivy on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This inning sums up the series so far

The cubs have 1st and 2nd get nothing. The dodgers have 1st and 3rd and get 2

by niuhuskie224 on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FWIW

The team that scored the first 2 runs the other day LOST

by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’m not leaving yet. There’s too much game to be played.

I will however grab a beer despite my cold. It’s looking necessary.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mass quantities of alcohol

may be necessary whether we win or lose

by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is true.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geezus

what a gutless bunch of whiners suddenly appear here.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll start a new

fan shot if it gets worse.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You rock.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hear 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 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

meaning im with you lol

"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 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And we've

comeback how in this series, exactly?

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sue, I don't want to, but I might suggest another thread if this keeps up..

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously.

There is a reason you play 9 innings, folks.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it keeps up I will.

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me

Or have Taco Bell commercials sucked ever since they got rid of the chihuahua

by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agree.

OTOH, Jack in the Box commercials are killer.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have, are, and always well suck.

Taco Hell.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they weren't even funny then.

b/c they helped lead to massive abuse of chihuahuas with dog farms and other horrible things.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beijing in the HOUSE!!!!

Let’s GO CUBS!!!!!

:D :D :D

by noiseboy on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wait your in the future right?

so you know the outcome of the game right?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love how Johnny Come Lately's

Say they cant take this….

Folks remember what team your rooting for again?

by Galvan316 on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bite me

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think we should take all our ire out on tony gwynn.

he’s just annoying the hell out of me

"Without spikes, psychologically it plays havoc with the other team, when they realize I don't even wear a uniform--they don't know what to expect." Bill Murray

by billmurrayforowner on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TBS is enjoying the Dodgers tonight.

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know their voices well.

But one of them suggested we needed a double play to get our attitude right when we had 2 out.

Okay….

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rally Caps

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone should save themselves the heartache

Go out, grab a couple beers, and read the sorry box score in the morning. I don’t know what approach Pinella tried the past two days but it didn’t work – they look more tightly wound then ever. Ramirez in particular. If these guys looked loose I’d say we had a shot but they aren’t, and its over.

I’m going to say 5-1 dodgers. Our run comes on a meaningless Edmonds HR

by BeltwayCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bye

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet,

enjoy your beers, we’ll see ya later.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

poop

all i have to say, now.

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets go Cubs

We need to take advantage, Kuroda is hittable tonight

by niuhuskie224 on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or is that

RALLY CAPS

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dodgers fans, shut the eff up

why the hell are you booing Edmonds? are you that classless?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kuroda 17 pitches

Harden 18 through 1

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way

does anyone else feel like the crowd is constantly booing?

by niuhuskie224 on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah they are!

classless asses

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was my TV!

That’s really weird… they have to be doing something else that just sounds like boooooo.

by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a bad out

put it in play, good job E

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And the Manny love fest starts.

He QUIT ON HIS OLD TEAM to get his way… and no one cares?

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm trying not to swear

but you have no idea how irritating that stuff is.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

He’s one of those players that gets a pass on things other people would get killed for. And I’m not sure why.

by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he's having fun.

And he smiles.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LA crowd

Did you notice the crowd noise when they scored those 2 runs? That was definitely a lot louder than Wrigley could have mustered the last 2 games.

by ryan89 on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

Federer
"It's like deja vu all over again"
Chicago 2016

by tigerperson on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st and 2nd in first

Seems like life to me. They’ll loosen up and bring it home

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Irie mon.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, man...

It’s just a game.

by jdb-44 on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a game doesn't occupy 6 months of your life, the ups and downs....

it may be really sad, but it is really a lot more than just a game to some of us

by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree. It's more than a game. But it's not your life. Calm down.

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes because baseball should ever equal suicide.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

not actual suicide but the baseball fan part of us.
its ok dont call a hotline. it will be resurrected by blackhawks hockey and maybe even the bulls until March.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Be sad or grieve if you need to.

but suicide shouldn’t be a joke.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

same ol same ol, wait till next century. why do i spend money and time on these bums?

wheatfield mike down here in god's country

by wheatfield mike on Oct 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

then don't

and get out

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, your right

i’ve bought 212 tickets to cubs games in my life, i’m taking your very wise advise and not spending any more on this team until they win a world series. now you can pick up the rest of my share, or better yet, next year i will max out my online ticket purchase on opening day, whitesox and cardinal games and i will sell them on ebay to people like you. a nice profit will make me feel better, and this way i can help the cubs continue to raise ticket prices every year.
you gave me great advise.

wheatfield mike down here in god's country

by wheatfield mike on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Believe or leave.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Idea

As soon as i beat this game, then we will score runs.

Level 16 of 30.
http://www.addictinggames.com/theworldshardestgame.html

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

darn you

that is hard

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

20

Frackin ****

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 for 5

Groundball outs

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't do it!

This team ain’t worth it!

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Series Score: LAD: 19 Cubs: 5

+184 regular season sun differential and now this??!?!!

"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra

by wrigley's ivy on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My worst fear...

…was the Dodgers getting a lead. Lets hope they don’t squeeze the bats now.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot!

Almost got it done. NICE bunt!

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

actually

those are the kind of plays id like to see more often in this series… the dodgers were doing it

by scarymonsters85 on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay!

now we’re cheering for “almost”!

Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fundamentals

are what we have lacked. Getting down a bunt like that might mean runs in the next innning!

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost, nearly

close, just about, inches…SCRAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot bashing hasn't stopped for over a year now.

That said, I like the decision to bunt. Might open up a hole in the infield for him later if nothing else.

by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a good bunt.

Not sure about that “pastadivingTheriot” play…would another MLB shortstop have made that play?

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PATIENCE GRASSHOPPER

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate my life

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Still pressing

Edmonds and DeRo ahead in the count 2-1, didn’t have good at-bats. The beat goes on…

Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kuroda Shutout The Sequel

Can’t wait until Harden comes out after his 6 IP 3 ER performance and we get 3 innings of our sorry bullpen to let them pound us into oblivion.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dempster

is pitching relief today

by scarymonsters85 on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kuroda

is getting really lucky with the ground balls, give it another inning, next inning we get two base runners , i promise

by scarymonsters85 on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hes forcing groundballs

its not luck

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can't force groundballs to a fielder

you can induce ground balls by throwing low

by scarymonsters85 on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotcha

well they have better range at SS anyway

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMGZERS THE CUBZ ARE GETTING PWNED

THEY ARE LIKE LOSURS.
WAIT TILL NEXT CENTERUY!
BOO (insert Cub name here that doesn’t have an evident case against them)

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Z

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scapegoats this year will include

Theriot
Soriano
Every other player on the roster

by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lucky?

we are the lucky ones. just wait until we get a baserunner – half of those will be double plays

by BeltwayCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what makes it frustrating is that: Dodgers and Rays

they couldn’t even fill up their stands in April and now tons of people are rushing to the stadiums to support their “teams.” Look at Wrigley for the first game of the year and it was PACKED!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree with you

listening to them talk about the “great dodger crowd” after how they dissed the wrigley crowd is painful.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Packed stadiums...

…are nice, but the players on the field determine a teams fate. The Rays and Marlins are two recent teams that prove that.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So let me get this correct:

you guys are gonna sit here and just turn a blind eye no matter what you’re seeing on the field? Until the last strike of the last out? With THIS Playoff performance?

It is certainly noteworthy.

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"Funny" how that's worked, huh?

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have been posting

both losing and winning, dude!

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did he say you?

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he said a "bunch of people"

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't calling you out

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're watching a game with our team playing.

Does that bother you?

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no I am frustrated and upset

I am pissed at them for their lack of offense, and that I was excited about this being the year. That living in Wisconsin I will be teased if the Cubs get swept and the Brewers didnt.

But did typing any of that make me feel better? No not at all. Hence why I am trying to stay atleast a little positive.

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep. agreed.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah Im a big girl. I can handle it

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know you can.

But that doesn’t mean I stand by while people are dissing my friends.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to cheer as long as there is hope.

IE, we still have a chance.

If it doesn’t work, I’ll have the entire offseason to gripe about it.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Terry Murray

former coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, said this when they the Flyers were outplayed and outclassed by the Red Wings after 3 games on their way to getting swept

“It’s a choking situation”

That statement has described the Cubs this series. Please prove me wrong

by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ok ok time for a preacherman prediction....

cubs will win 6-4
you heard it here first

"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 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

in 9

"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 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Preacherman!

Good to see you here!

by jdb-44 on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You were the guy

predicting Cubs in four, yeah – we know.

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you mst know...

i predicted the score for 5 games this year…and i was exactly right all 5

"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 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your lips

(fingers) to God’s ear

by mlern on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he prolly has a better shot at having his ear than I do

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brian Roberts?

When is he going to get a start in this series?

by Galvan316 on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

right after Bip

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know we still should have gotten Bedard

and Kaz Matsui

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we lucked out not getting Bedard

hes hurt pretty bad anyway

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.

by bren on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm sure the Mariners really are happy too

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Casey Blake

Kinda looks like a lumberjack

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Even the Brewers

will not be swept…

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are Dodgers "fans" really going to boo EVERY strike call?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like it

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They pretty much

Just boo constantly

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry.

They’ll leave by the 7th

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the thing is that LA isn't even close to this good

and we aren’t close to this bad….i cannot think of a worse 3 game stretch we played this year….the walks, then the errors, nobody hitting with men on, if it wasn’t for Dero in game 1, i don’t even want to think about it

by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Dodgers...

…have a very good team, don’t be fooled by them only having 84 wins. Just like when the 88 win Cubs beat the 103 win Braves in 03. Both teams improved themselves dramatically in the 2nd half.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i understand, but not this much clutch hitting

they had great shut down pitching i know, and the best 2nd half record, but man, we just caught them at the wrong time

by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Rich

A good inning, albeit the 7-8-9 hitters. Let’s turn this around.

by ChipSet on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden looks fantastic

THIS is what we need! CUBBIES!

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he does look good

"Just win tonight" - derv

by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck you Rich Harden

how dare you throw a 1-2-3 inning, are you fucking stupid?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice inning, Rich

This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.

by ScottieG33 on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mabey Rich will get it done at the plate.

He can’t be any worse.

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One Two Three

Reports of the Cubs death have been greatly exaggerated.

by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we score some god dang runs now please?

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job Rich

Time for some runs!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If we go down tonight...

I had the most fun Cub summer ever. But the end is crushing.

18-3 at Wrigley…

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

but tons of memories this year nonetheless

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep.

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice work, E-Man

Nobody can take that away from ya.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How's this for a sickening thought

Since 1984…. Dusty Baker has gotten the Cubs closer to the WS then anyone else…

I think im gonna go puke now

by Galvan316 on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that series crushed me like no other series did....

I’d rather they lose in the next game or two then lose like that — with only 5 outs left.

Hopefully, we’ll win.

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I predict a six run inning

You KNOW this roster is ready to explode!

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really hate your screen name.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

But I worked with the guy and he got a bad rap. Gotta represent him this time of year

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure you did

And Sammy Sosa’s my cousin

by Galvan316 on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His name should've never been known.

you don’t know any of the other fans whose hands were ALSO up reaching for the ball.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hewitt up in Lincolnshire

it was years back, I don’t remember the building or wing. For years though they had to take him off the automated directory around playoff time

by Bartman2003 on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

+1

"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 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TD UW! 17-13!

Somebody is winning!

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree :)

Even if my current focus is baseball right this moment

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where exactly

did you come from?

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF I could have 11 more Cubs wins, I wouldn't mind:

The Bears going 2-14
The Bulls going 0-82

continue!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Cowboys not winning another game this year.

Notre Dame having another losing season and not making it to a bowl game.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make that 4-12 for the Bears.

We need to beat the Packers twice. :-P

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well you know what, we really don't want to lose to the Lions..

so we can make it 6-10

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and losing to Minnesota would be nasty

so 8-8

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

* cough cough*

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good effort Rich

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Doing the math on Cubs playoff stats

The last 8 Cub playoff games (0-8) the Cubs have been outscored 54-20, which means that they have averaged 2.5 runs per game the last 8 games. And that doesn’t even include the game they are playing now.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

that is no good.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That just means they are due.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for

Jim Hendry – he really seemed to have assembled a team ready “to win now”.

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

now if only

he could pitch as fast as he used to.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least the Cubs have never quited on their team

COUGH Manny Ramirez COUGH

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kuroda

Trying to see if he can make Soriano look really silly

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no he sucks

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope he sucks.

Worst.TV.Crew.EVER.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Harold Reynolds...

Wish they had kept him on.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is just incredible

is that this team is NO RESEMBLANCE to the NL best record team.

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like

just going through the motions waiting for someone to be the savior thats just not coming.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If all you came here to do was bitch....

why bother logging in?

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woah

i think im entitled to my opinion liek anyone else. if they give me something good to react to i gladly will.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not you.

E-man.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

This site is for ALL CUB FANS. Any who follow Al’s rules.

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm surprised the Dodgers fans didn't boo Soriano for groundingout

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by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT DO YOU KNOW!!

a groundout!!!

This team needs to try golf

by Galvan316 on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HA!

they probably are good putters…

by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe...

…Crane Kenney can grab a priest to bless the Cubs bats.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We're just

tiring out their infield

by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make Kuroda pitch

Cuz it doesn’t look like we’re going to be hitting him tonight

We need the bullpen

by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BASEHIT

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LBR

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright....

we need it LEE

by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LBR!

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LBR!

This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.

by ScottieG33 on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A BASE HIT!!!!!!!!!!!

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Galvan316 on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a big HR

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

could Fontenot potentially start next year at 2b with DeRO in RF?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the scrapy man

"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 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice hit

the bearded one coming though. i do still believe.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just thinks playoff pitchers

Should be good enough to get four outs

Like Z the other night

by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha ha

no joke. What a tool.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank god

a hit out of the infield

by gatsini on Oct 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LBR with a hit.

Why can’t Sori do that?

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring him home DLee

Let's take three...starting today!!

by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*pant pant* level 25

50 deaths on the nose! get ready to score!

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you are better than I

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

26.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck yeah 27

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

28

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we got to get some 2 out with runners on hits!

this is where they have killed us, oh, and being able to field ground balls

by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question: Would Lou send Fonty to 2nd to start things 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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I muted the TV.

i can barely follow whats going on, but at least i no longer feel the urge to stab someone.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too slow.

Its nearly a minute behind.

Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did the same thing

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

put on pat and ron

even with the time delay its waaay better han stockton.

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

absolutely

"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.

by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's not bad so far

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im surprised so far he is doing pretty good.

"It's been surreal," said Cubs rookie catcher Geovany Soto, responding to a question about his unprecedented success and the team's drive to the playoffs. "Let's keep it surreal"

by Madison Cub Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair, but he's okay right now.

And infinitely better than the tools on TV

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LEE!!

trying to make up for that shitty error

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

smell somethin cookin?

by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOO-HOO!

This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.

by ScottieG33 on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LEE

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE A-RAM!!!

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if Ramirez can jack one off, then Chicago will be ROCKING

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs