Overflow Thread 2: NLDS Game #3, Cubs vs. Dodgers, Saturday 10/4, 9:00 CT
by Al on Oct 4, 2008 10:30 PM CDT
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"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
by sweetswinger on Oct 4, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have just returned from the future...
FEAR NOT – the Cubs will be scoring some runs shortly!
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Scott!
That’s good news, Marty!
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
by Cribbs463 on Oct 4, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!
you don’t understand, by bring back that information from the future, you have altered the timeline into one where the Cubs will never score a run again.
Get to the Delorean, we have to go back to 2003 when the Back to the Future reference that led Bartman to go to the 6th game of the NLCS occurred, and restore the proper timeline!
by rrtycoon2 on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So DeLee works the count to 2-1
and he’s sitting dead red. So why did he TAKE the fastball right down the middle on 2-1 and then swing at a ball off the plate for strike 3?
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting physically sick.
In one week, two Badger losses, both to teams I completely and wholly hate, and now 12 outs from yet another playoff sweep.
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 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't that be something if the Cubs lose on a shutout
But the way Kuroda is pitching. Looks like Derrek Lowe out there with that sinker and slider.
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Harden's out-pitching him,
but baseball’s a game of luck as much as of skill. Flip three coins, sometimes they’ll all turn up tails.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This appears to be
Your father’s Cubs.
"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
by sweetswinger on Oct 4, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rothschild on the phone
Can Sean Marshall and Bob Howry be far behind. Ugh.
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall up
Confidence in Harden diminishing rapidly
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden has battled without his normal velocity
He’s not been himself tonight. Which why does that surprise me given that events of the past several days.
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden hasn't been
himself his last three outings.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dude is obviously hurt...
…he hasn’t had his good live fastball for about 5-6 weeks. The guy can be dominating, but it looks like you have another Mark Prior type on your hands that won’t be reliable for any period of time.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
poor Ronnie sounds so depressed already
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Oct 4, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit & Run coming!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game
Over
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's over.
What a complete waste of a great season.
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is
the best Cubs team that I have ever seen. I spent every day following this team one way or another, and I am greatful for every thrilling moment they have gave me this summer. 2008 was a magical season that I won’t soon forget. Win or lose, I am going to sit right here and watch the rest of this season. Who’s with 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 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree this was the best Cubs team in quite a while, if not ever.
Sometimes you drop three games. Shit happens. Bad luck it was when it counted.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isnt part of being the best
delivering when its need the most, ie the post season?
at this rate, the Cubs will the be the NLDS version of the Buffalo Bills
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 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on your definition, I guess.
I think “best” means “most skilled at baseball and most capable of success” while you might believe “best” to mean “most successful.” Since success in the postseason is largely luck, those aren’t the same.
I would say the 2004 Cards were better than the 2006 Cards, for instance.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well we have the Blackhawks season to look forward to
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Oct 4, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Must take Harden out....he's doesn't have any zip right now
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
IBB, then Marshall
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't had any
zip his last three outings.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In HD
I thought Soriano was looking at me expecting me to field the ball.
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't be gay
He was playing that to bounce off the wall and it stayed there by some kind of magic
by cubsfaninatl on Oct 4, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the season folk....
for the 2nd year in a row the Cubs bow out 1st
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on Oct 4, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turn out the lights
The party’s over!!
by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's over
Go Blackhawks.
I guess after tonight I will be rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies to win the World Series.
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays for me.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
beat the white sox and you got my vote
by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It feels so empty
to be with this team since spring training, following their every move, just to lose 3 games to a team that barely won its division.
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 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TIme to make some changes next year
trade Lee while he’s still got some value, and several teams need 1Bmen
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why make any major changes? The 2008 Cubs were/are a great team,
and the postseason is as much about luck as skill.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It ain't that much luck
you have to still do it on the field.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins need some right handed power
Lee can DH
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 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins would need plenty of cash, too. They aren't the type to spend $13M on one player.
Rather, they’d throw $4 million at four separate terrible veterans.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who wants to spend
$13 million on a singles hitter?
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by mattvegas on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what's really sad?
i don’t think we’ll be seeing Milton again until September. I really enjoyed SWL’s humorous variations on the theme, too…
by jdb-44 on Oct 4, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There goes the great Cubs hope - Rich Harden
Now in the hands of our RPs.
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can it go
any gosh darn worse?
Teixeira in 2009.
by airweino on Oct 4, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would you settle for the Dodgers shutting us out?
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rich Harden is a long reliever. 5 innings is all he ever has.
by cedarpip on Oct 4, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty much...
maybe six if we’re lucky
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano waited for that ball to bounce back to him
but it never did.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Harden
but he continues to need an unnatural amount of rest. No stamina! I know, I know, TWSS!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This was known when we got him. We gambled on this. He was damn good in most games.
But it won’t surprise me if Harden and Z both get surgery this off season.
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marshall is a mistake here.
What on earth are you saving your big guns for, Lou?!
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least....
Harden battled all night long with less than stellar stuff…unlike Dempster…
Teixeira in 2009.
by airweino on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank You
Mike Fontenot and Carlos Zambrano
The only two Cubs that showed up this series. Did I miss anyone?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and kick an easy dp ball and ground out with a runner on third tonight
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's ridiculous to try to tease out anyone who "showed up" in this dismal series
But to omit DeRo b/c he made one of several costly errors in a game where the Cubs didn’t score until it was over anyway is kind of odd
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLee is batting over .550
"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 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd add Jim Edmonds
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, a half hearted yes to Jimmy
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
According to ESPN, we lead the series 2-0!
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
by Cribbs463 on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess Lou is saving Harden
for the NLCS by taking him out in the 5th inning
by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't have it
If he would have left him in and he got shelled more you would have screamed at lou for not taking him out.
by cubsfaninatl on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a joke
I can only laugh watching this.
by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok sorry
I’m not in a light mood right now
by cubsfaninatl on Oct 4, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not in a good mood either
but what can you do? I either can laugh or get really really bitter.
by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a problem pulling harden here
But pull him for someone who can throw. This is not marshall time.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 2008 NLDS - The James Loney Coming Out Party
Always been highly regarded but never quite put it together. He’s a better version of Mark Grace potentially.
"What pressure should I have on me? There's no pressure on me." -- Lou Piniella (10/3/08)
by MDBNIU on Oct 4, 2008 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is one thing to acknowledge what he has done.............
but never compare him to gracie!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers are a Good Team
But the Cubs have made them look much better than they are.
"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
by sweetswinger on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well is Loney going to kill us again?
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Oct 4, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why should we expect anything different?
Honestly, as Cubs fans, this is life. It’ll never be different.
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job Marshall
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Either way
Ill be here next year, but id love to see this year last alittle longer.
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
by Rudey on Oct 4, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sadly
the same.
My first true season where I really followed the cubs, and I’m already attached for life =\
by cubsfaninatl on Oct 4, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the club. :)
It’s an okay place, but I get that today sucks. :(
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm 15 and I've been a fan since I can remember
just never truely followed them.
by cubsfaninatl on Oct 4, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been following since my dad was watching the game instead of my birth.
Hope I dont die before they finnaly win the big one :(
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
by Rudey on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, one big f*cking inning!
That’s all we need! We’ve had so many this year… we’re far overdue for one. Why can’t we just put up a 4 or 5 spot?!
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now any f'ing way we could possibly put some runs on the board...pleeez!
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Oct 4, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What suck is
that next season is immaterial. I can’t even imagine caring about anything in the reg season. If we start out 50-0 it’s …so what. Show me in the playoffs
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok quick poll
who damaged any property during this series?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not yet.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
During the Bears Miami game in the 84 season I threw a full bottle of beer at my roommates TV and nailed it.
no damage done—Frickin’ Nat Moore.
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the 84 season I hit my mother's dog with the TV remote during the redskins game.
I wasn’t allowed to watch sports at home for several years.
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
During the Utah Utes final four run
I broke a finger during the final game against Kentucky when we gave up a double digit lead. But I haven’t broken anything today.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, I am much calmer now. i don't get mad anymore.
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm plenty mad
But I have a cold/flu that is ridiculous bad, so I don’t really have the energy to break stuff.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why are so many people on this blog so casual about accepting failure? this is bullshit. unacceptable.
by cedarpip on Oct 4, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not casual
just resigned to the gutlessness.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need to ask that question...
…to the 97 win team that didn’t show up for the playoffs.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can raise your blood pressure if you like.
I don’t think it’ll make the TV show anything different.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not resigned to anything
I’m here for the duration regardless. But I can’t help but see that there is very little energy there.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many years?
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
by Rudey on Oct 4, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask the players and coaches
Then again, They haven’t really played well since clinching the divison. Why did everyone think they could turn it on for the playoffs?
by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They didn't really have a chance to play since clinching the division
It makes me wonder if this whole resting your starters thing is a good idea.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me what the hell
you or any of us can do about it. Jesus think once in a while.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need Bill Murray
to come in and give a pep-talk… like he did in Stripes hours before graduation from basic…
by ReleaseTheHounds on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right about now I think he could hit better than Soriano
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Oct 4, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need Bill Murray
We need Sgt Hulka and his Big Toe to come in and whip these Cubs into ballplayers!
Come ON guys! Let’s get some runs!
Check it to Pancakes! Pancakes!
by Picky on Oct 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Galls me
that even the Suds are in a better position at the moment than the Cubs.
"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
by sweetswinger on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
If the score stays the sameway at least the Cubs won’t have to pay overtime to the clubhouse attendents to clean up the visitors locker room this time around. Maybe they can put some of that money away for a new shortstop/real leadoff hitter next year…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't help to have a real leadoff hitter
if Soriano continues to demand to hit first and Piniella puts him there.
by ChipSet on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where does it say
he demands to hit first?
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He goes into a funk if he's placed anywhere else
There’s no sound-baseball reason for him to hit leadoff. We all know that. You want an OBP guy batting first. All those HRs are great but when the bases are empty it’s not making the best use of that asset.
by ChipSet on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He goes into funks all the time.
He’s streaky. It’s Lou’s fault for not having it in him to ride out one of those funks, not Soriano’s fault for being streaky.
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really think we have enough of a sample size to suggest that he can't do it
They tried last year and gave up because the whole team was struggling when they tried it.
The fact that they were after BROB tells you that they don’t really want him there…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THEY NEED TO SCORE NOW
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This series was lost when Pinella started Fuckodome in the 2 hole in the 1st game
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if it is anyones fault it isn't lou's
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Dempster's not to blame
a little simplistic, don’t you think?
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had nothing to do with losing 2 in a row?
Funny.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're ridiculous
This is way bigger than Dome or Demp or Z or DeRo/Lee/Rami/errors. This is obviously a team that is not mentally prepared for the playoffs. Why? Not sure.
My guess is they are rusty and playing under a lot of pressure…generally someone needs to step up and make something happen in that instance. Hasn’t happened yet. Hence where we are.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We lost games in the regular season.
Did it mean we weren’t mentally prepared for those?
In the playoffs, normally two good teams face off, and one of them wins. It’s a coin flip either way.
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you honestly think we would have won 97 games playing this way?
I don’t.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs had bad stretches during the season.
A short losing streak – 3, 5, 10 games – doesn’t tell you a whole lot about a team. We played horribly in the first series against the Brewers. Were we not mentally prepared for the season? Or was it just chance?
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly? I don't know.
But I don’t think this is a crap shoot. The way they ALL are playing right now is not the way a 97 win team plays. Demp walked WAY too many, the errors game two were ridiculous and this is like Wha???? Are you listening to Pat and Ron? They are trying to keep themselves from conceding defeat as well. I think that mental preparedness is a better arg than “crap shoot” particularly when I see people like Lee and Rami making errors. But that’s just me.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, I have no desire to listen to Ron Santo unless the game situation...
…improves tremendously.
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How old are you 10?
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like that Chevy Chase movie
when they have gone through so much hell then finally got to Wally World and was extremely happy. Then they found out that it was closed..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good analogy.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't punch marty moose!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"We buy his toys, watch his cartoons" THEY OWE US!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is hope, folks.
His name is Chan Ho Park.
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, we won't have to hear next year about "100 years"
It’ll be 101, at this point
I’m sorry. I’m really trying to have some hope, but it’s failing me
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure which is more of a joke
SNL or the 2008 post-season Cubs
by IllinoisCubs on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why people still watch that show is beyond me...
SNL that is, not the Cubs.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't watched it in at least 8 years
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is an odd question being the last game of the year, but
who is the Cubs hitting coach?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gerald Perry
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is what I thought, do you think his job is toast
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on how management views this post season
We scored tons of runs during the year, the playoffs nothing to speak of. At a certain point, it’s all on the hitters. They have proven they can hit, they just haven proven they can hit in the playoffs.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, and I hate blaming coaches, but the approaches at the plate are embarrassing!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the time of the year that seperates the winners from the wannabe's
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you think...
…the coaches are telling them how to approach these pitchers, you are sadly mistaken. They can tell them all they want, but the player has to execute it.
This team did not show up for the playoffs (for 2 straight years) for whatever reason, and that should be a huge concern to both Hendry and Piniella.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly
When at the convention and he spoke I felt like I was listening to such obvious BS and crap I couldnt believe he could coach anything in the MLB.
by AndHart120 on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dog is asleep.
I need a hug.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I might here in a few.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine is wearing her
Cubs collar… and looking so sad
by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this dog...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't drink.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and your a Cubs fan...
I don’t understand…
by IllinoisCubs on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typical Ramirez.....nothing
even the announcers are making fun of our batting selection
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh please.
He’s not that good. They just stepped it up in October. We stepped it down.
You all know this team, if it had played this way for the season wouldn’t have been here, right?
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kuroda = Bob Gibson
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Im passed the point of being mad,
A mixture of fading hope/depression/thoughts of next year and 300+ hours of REGULAR SEASON DOMINTATION!!!
LOL ugh :(
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
by Rudey on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least ill have that hope
next year, during the regular season. We are a Deep baseball team built for the regular season….
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
by Rudey on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how do we go about fixing it for next year?
We need a power bat in right-then shift Fuki to center and bat him 8th.
I’d love to pick up a genuine lead-off hitter ( iknow it’s easier said than done)-that could have a ripple effect on the rest of the order (causing Lou to have to move Soriano and Lee)
by bluekoolaide on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Furcal
If you think he is healthy and can healthy…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to take a flyer on Furcal
I know his health could be an issue but his upside is that he’s a REAL lead-off man
by bluekoolaide on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is obvious that the players we have are good players. But they are not "winning' balplayers.
Built for the regular season. Harden. Lee. Ramirez. soriano.They should all go.
by cedarpip on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, because that's a rational course of action
Anyone would take Sori’s contract. There’s not going to be a costly market for 1b next year. And we don’t really need the most clutch player in the lineup.
That’d work
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
clutch player? where? seen one lately?
by cedarpip on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was during the season
Listen, I know it doesn’t mean much if you don’t perform in the postseason. But if you don’t have players that can win in the season, it doesn’t mean a hell of a lot either. If you’re going to go ahead and call for all those players’ heads, give me names. And with a reasonable payroll.
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're certainly not play-off type guys
What this team sorely lack is a guy who can put the team on his back and carry them through a bad spell-we don’t have anyone like that and it really shows now
by bluekoolaide on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just never would've thought this.
I, along with all of you, had such high aspirations this year. Not one part of me thought that the Cubs would get swept.
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm going to bed
Im gonna watch the game til the end however, good luck to the cubs, and good night
by cubsfaninatl on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's it.
I’m going to root for whoever plays the Dodgers after this, even if it’s the Brewers.
by jdb-44 on Oct 4, 2008 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cwyers,
in cased you didnt see in the last thread,
i signed off the subject and pologized for calling u a snarky jerk
"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 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about it.
I’m sure all of us are about ready to run through a brick wall right now.
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am a calm, christian man...
but i would punch a kitten right now, 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 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey preacher do you think God cares at all about baseball, will praying do any good at all?
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Dusty would be happy with that half inning--totally unclogged bases.
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dusty's post season record with cubs was better than Lou's 0-5 1/2
not that i would want anyone other than Lou in there
by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pull some starters!
I’m not kidding. Put Reed Johnson in, Cedeno, who cares.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How does pulling your starters make you a better team?
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bench guys might show some spark
Soriano, Lee look lifeless!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They looked pissed off to me
Funny how scoring zero runs always makes you look flat.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't get the talk about Lee looking lifeless.
If he hit like he has in this series all season he’d have the greatest hitting season in the history of baseball, wouldn’t he?
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a risky move
but what the hell at this point?
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they didn't break out hearts, they wouldn't be the Cubs
I’ll still be back next year living and dying with every game
by bluekoolaide on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh, I came into this season with such HIGH hopes of a WS
hell I was pumped even after GAME 1 of the season. Then they had the magical season. Now they perform like shit in the playoffs. This is so much worse than 03 and 07, at least we went into those seasons with little expectations. This one hurts….alot…..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate this team
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this team
but hate how they are playing
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its so difficult because there is nothing else you can do to be better prepared for the post season
this series has just reminded me SO much of old cubs baseball
by WUSTLCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Confession...
I actually flipped to SNL like 20 minutes ago
by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Penguins!
its hockey season now baby
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 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Major Changes needed… it is clear you need one thing to win a divsion, but something different to win in the playoffs
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i am ready to vote Fuku and Lee off the island
not that we can with their contracts, and i am the biggest Theriot fan, but you have to look at upgrading
by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe you just wrote 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 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, you're a Theriot fan...
and Lee has been hitting .550 in the series….so he’s not flailing
and we should wait a while to see about Fuku before we kick him off the island.
"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 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i am fan, but the 2nd half of the season he couldn't buy a clutch hit
and has he had clutch hits in this series…that double was nice, but 2 out….
by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome needs some work
But voting Lee off is crazy talk.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he started out the season awesome, but he has way to many holes in his swing. he is a great guy, but
great guys dont win you games,
by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have you been watching this series?
He had an error.
He’s one of the few guys who HIT in October.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Major changes?
Ugh.
I don’t even have the emotional energy to go there.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One good thing from this disaster
Ist team meeting in Spring Training. Lou approaches Soriano and says, “I’ll hit you in the order wherever the f*@k I want to, Thank You!”
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
QFT!
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does that mean?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen, brother!!!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubt it
he doesnt seem to have the cajones to upset Soriano or Lee
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 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TRADE LEE SIGN TEXIERA
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So would Lou...
…but I don’t see it happening with the sale issue.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IIRC, living in ATL, he sucked at the beginning of the season
I know, beggars can’t be choosers, but I’d just as soon look somewhere else if we’re going to trade Lee. We’ve got a 1b who can be a good hitter for a few months at a time.
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone think orton can lead the bears to a superbowl??
by WUSTLCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sure what the hell
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if he buys them all tickets..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Oct 4, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As an aside
Torre has completely dominated Piniella in the playoffs in their careers.
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reason number 500 that I wish we would have beaten the brewers...
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
Lou mentioned before the playoffs started that the Dodgers looked the most dangerous. Yet, they phoned it in against the Brewers!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our world would be a lot different
if we were playing the Mets right now.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
We’d have handed the series to the Mets instead of the Dodgers. The Dodgers have executed and deserve their wins, but the Cubs have given these games away.
by ChipSet on Oct 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No guarantee of that
We’ll never know if that was the case or not. Anybody you play at this time of year is tough.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm moving to
the fan post. It’s starting to get crazy in here.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone wants the same thing
We’re all fans. But when they’re playing like this, just let people vent.
by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I don't have to
read it.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My take is that some of it is bad luck, the team has lumped the past 4-6 weeks, and some is just the design
of the team. We have some older guys who may have been worn down just because they are older and their skills are declining. We have some arms that have been ridden hard and the season take its toll.
I am not irate anymore. i do think the Cubs need to make changes at the top first. that may take another season before that happens.
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love hearing from people
after the first two games of this series, how they knew the Cubs weren’t that good of a team, etc………….. It’s funny but I didn’t hear that throughout the regular season.
by PhillyCub on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Many of us have raised questions about srioano, fukudome all year
SORIANO SHOULD NEVER BE IN THE LEAD OFF SPOT
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs still have 10% probability to win this one according to FanGraphs.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which has a 50% chance of being correct.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we all still pissing and moaning in here?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes and I"m
going to the fan post.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, it is cathartic, i think
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone think
the Cubs can at least make this game interesting?
"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
by sweetswinger on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Need to move Fucki back across the ocean
Get rid of Lee and get a legit 3 hhitter. Hmmmm wonder who was doing roids? 46 HR’s 3 yrs ago, now 20. Hmmmmmmm.
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wonder if roids was it...
not an accusation, just a thought
"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 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we have to listen
to Dick Stockton mispronouncing Carlos Marmol’s name for the rest of the blanking game!
by ReleaseTheHounds on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what Rich Hill is doing now
think hes watching?
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 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crossing over with john edward
he is trying to find his past
by WUSTLCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS. This game hasn't ended...
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra
by wrigley's ivy on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Technically, you're right.
Realistically, not so much.
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but I know how this movie ends
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS. In every way but the final out.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can u believe we haven't seen Reed Johnson in this series?
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no not surprising........
Lou asked him before game two if he was ready, and Reed said, “I’m ready to drive the ball the other way and make the pitcher work deep into the count!” Lou said WTF are you talking about?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crazy thing is, people use to give me a hard time when the Cubs choked
now they act genuinely sorry for me
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Oct 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Folks, it's been fun...
…but I’m done until next year. Best of luck to you all. Time to pay attention to some other things in my life now.
by jdb-44 on Oct 4, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why hasn't Lou put Howry in yet?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome in CF.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
watch fukudome hit a bomb
quote me on that
by WUSTLCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome in?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was reed Johnson used at all in the series? is he hurt?
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great question
although now Fuke isn’t due up for a couple innings, but he can help on defense.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY IS DOME IN!!!!!
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the way the season ends
This is the way the season ends
This is the way the season ends
Not with a bang but a whimper
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's About Where I Am
Unless there is a Fukudome grand slam.
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, a TS Eliot fan. Good job.
"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 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The Hollow Men"
Great poem.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"We are the hollow men"
We are the hollow men
We are the stuffed men
Leaning together
Headpiece filled with straw. Alas!
Our dried voices, when
We whisper together
Are quiet and meaningless
As wind in dry grass
Or rats’ feet over broken glass
In our dry cellar
"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 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so now i turn my attention to the Blackhawks
It’s sort of like being rejected by the girl I really LOVE and having to settle for one that I just really LIKE-no matter how good it is, it’s never going to be quite the same
by bluekoolaide on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NO way he hits 3rd next inning (dome)
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL...Dome is in the game??? REALLY?
Lou is in the latter stages of dementia.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, my last hope...
Before the playoffs started, I had a feeling about Kosuke. I thought that he’d deliver a huge hit at some point in the playoffs. Obviously he has not done that yet. But he’s in there now. And I’m holding out hope.
As Marmol is dealing
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuke won't hit
I promise you that.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
by DrGalazkiewicz on Oct 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see how disgusted Jim Edmunds was...
to be lifted for Dome?
by ReleaseTheHounds on Oct 4, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of that...
…I’m really tired of songs, books and all this other shit coming out before they even win anything. Let them actually win it first and then go to town on all that stuff.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this team, I do...
but right now, I’m just so sad at the way this wonderful (til the post- season, anyway) season is ending. So many times during this season, when we’d come back and win after being way down, I’d turn to my husband and say, “If not this year, then when?!”
I’ll never think that again.
by deutschegirl67 on Oct 4, 2008 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing how 97 wins can build expectations
and 3 lousy games can destroy them.
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your pain
but there’s something about this team that always gets me to come back-I’ve just learned over the years to not get too carried away
by bluekoolaide on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'll be back...
I’m 41 years old and have been a Cub fan all of my life. I’ll buy tickets again in February, listen to Len and Bob and Pat and Ron, fly my Cub flag on my front porch….but never, never again will I think, “Wow, this team is really good! We’re going to the World Series this year!” No way.
by deutschegirl67 on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can;t do this anymore
32 years is enough.
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you'll be back, we all will (hotel california)
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"...you can check out, but you can never leave...'
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good idea...quit while your behind.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummmmm....
Reed better be in to bat for Dome.
by AndHart120 on Oct 4, 2008 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What is with the Reed Johnson obsession?!?!?!?!?!?!
by cwyers on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Scrappy"
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CAN THEY STOP SHOWING THESE DAMN FRANKTV COMMERCIALS
Maybe I would ACTUALLY WATCH IT IF THEY STOP IT!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though,
Why bring in Fukedome there? Why not Reed or just keep edmonds in? It’s like Lou is STILL trying to prove that Fuke can come through
by Gurbal on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I understand he might be trying to change things up...
but fuke is not hitting
by Gurbal on Oct 4, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it is second-guessing now...
But I wish we had put away the Brew-crew and kept them out of the post-season… I’d love to be playing the Mets right about now.
by ReleaseTheHounds on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
does it matter?
the way we are playing, anyone in baseball could be sweeping us
by Zakh on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: the blonde on the Geico beach commercial looks hot.
"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 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I have reluctantly come to believe the cavemen have jumped the shark
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the phrase "jump the shark"
has jumped the shark already
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 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to kick Frank Calliendo in balls
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Oct 4, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm out of here, I'll see you all in a couple weeks to do some hot stove action
freaking amazing!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Strange
I thought winning made me miss my grandad. but i think this is worse. he’s have some funny joke about it and then a loud “god dammit” and we’d be ready for next year.
I don’t know if I can go all in again.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't really get it either...
But I know I will…
by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You say that now, but I am SURE you'll be back next year
meh, I feel the same too, but after six months I’ll be back..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you will,
we’ll all get exited for opening day, and believe again. It is cool, this is what we do
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You will
I will. We all will.
We are Cubs fans. For some reason, we like being kicked in the stomach by our baseball team.
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never gotten this into it before.
I don’t think i will again.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Frank can come on and do his impersonation of the Cubs bats
he can just lay down on the floor and gasp
by Battlinbob on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
new thread, but what the hell...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/10/4/628122/overflow-thread-3-nlds-gam
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My wife is having our first son in 3 weeks. I am thinking of raising him a Red Sox fan now.
I don’t know if I want him to be raised in the Cubs’ misery of losing.
by DudeVf11 on Oct 4, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go with the Rays
its more modern
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 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS IS HOW IT STARTS PEOPLE!
lets start something!
by WUSTLCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot on...
what if..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NO ENERGY IN DUGOUT
Appears to be no energy in the dugout they are sitting back like they are being led to slaughter ………….And have all but given up….
by cubs north on Oct 4, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they're just really relaxed...not playing tight.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers have us
Exactly where Cubs had the Marlin in ’03.
"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
by sweetswinger on Oct 4, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 runs is still nothing
you gotta believe people its officially hero time.
by meancubface on Oct 4, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES BASEHIT!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SORIANO PLEASE!!!!!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He actually hit it!
Dome hit the ball!
by deutschegirl67 on Oct 4, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, here we go
"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."
by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Oct 4, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think a Hail Mary would help now?
Ok, fellow Catholics, here we go…“Hail Mary, full of grace….”
by deutschegirl67 on Oct 4, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Soriano swing at a strike?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori:
I will fly to Europe, have a sex change operation and bear your children…
If you just knock in some runs.
cocknfire
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
won't work...you're too pretty...didn't you see the deadspin pics of the girl he likes?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 4, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is an overthrow thread up, guys and gals....see above!
"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 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
go here:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/10/4/628122/overflow-thread-3-nlds-gam
"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 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
By the shore’s of old Lake Michigan
Where the “hawk wind” blows so cold
An old Cub fan lay dying
In his midnight hour that tolled
Round his bed, his friends had all gathered
They knew his time was short
And on his head they put this bright blue cap
From his all-time favorite sport
He told them, “Its late and its getting dark in here”
And I know its time to go
But before I leave the line-up
Boys, there’s just one thing I’d like to know
Do they still play the blues in Chicago
When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts away,
Do the Cubbies still play
In their ivy-covered burial ground
When I was a boy they were my pride and joy
But now they only bring fatigue
To the home of the brave
The land of the free
And the doormat of the National League
Told his friends “You know the law of averages says:
Anything will happen that can”
That’s what it says
“But the last time the Cubs won a National League pennant
Was the year we dropped the bomb on Japan”
The Cubs made me a criminal
Sent me down a wayward path
They stole my youth from me
(that’s the truth)
I’d forsake my teachers
To go sit in the bleachers
In flagrant truancy
and then one thing led to another
and soon I’d discovered alcohol, gambling, dope
football, hockey, lacrosse, tennis
But what do you expect,
When you raise up a young boy’s hopes
And then just crush ’em like so many paper beer cups.
Year after year after year
after year, after year, after year, after year, after year
‘Til those hopes are just so much popcorn
for the pigeons beneath the ’L’ tracks to eat
He said, “You know I’ll never see Wrigley Field, anymore before my eternal rest
So if you have your pencils and your score cards ready,
and I’ll read you my last request
He said, "Give me a double header funeral in Wrigley Field
On some sunny weekend day (no lights)
Have the organ play the "National Anthem”
and then a little ‘na, na, na, na, hey hey, hey, Goodbye’
Make six bullpen pitchers, carry my coffin
and six ground keepers clear my path
Have the umpires bark me out at every base
In all their holy wrath
Its a beautiful day for a funeral, Hey Ernie lets play two!
Somebody go get Jack Brickhouse to come back,
and conduct just one more interview
Have the Cubbies run right out into the middle of the field,
Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly
Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt
And I’ll be ready to die
Build a big fire on home plate out of your Louisville Sluggers baseball bats,
And toss my coffin in
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow
From the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind
When my last remains go flying over the left-field wall
Will bid the bleacher bums ad?eu
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue
The dying man’s friends told him to cut it out
They said stop it that’s an awful shame
He whispered, “Don’t Cry, we’ll meet by and by near the Heavenly Hall of Fame
He said, "I’ve got season’s tickets to watch the Angels now,
So its just what I’m going to do
He said, "but you the living, you’re stuck here with the Cubs,
So its me that feels sorry for you!”
And he said, “Ahh Play, play that lonesome losers tune,
That’s the one I like the best”
And he closed his eyes, and slipped away
What we got is the Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request
And here it is
Do they still play the blues in Chicago
When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts away,
Do the Cubbies still play
In their ivy-covered burial ground
When I was a boy they were my pride and joy
But now they only bring fatigue
To the home of the brave
The land of the free
And the doormat of the National League
by stevegoodman on Oct 5, 2008 11:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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