Must Win TV: NLDS Game #3, Cubs vs. Dodgers, Saturday 10/4, 9:00 CT
by Al on Oct 4, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers, Oct 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT
It's not as easy as willing it all to be rightIt never rains in California? It just might, today and tonight:
Gotta be more than hope that it's right.
I wanna hear you laugh like you really mean it
Collapse into me tired with joy.
-- Snow Patrol, "Hands Open"
Today: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 67. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west southwest. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind between 5 and 8 mph.
The Dodgers have played in Dodger Stadium for 47 seasons (since 1962). There have been 17 rainouts -- the last one was on April 17, 2000. You can bet that if it's still raining at game time, they will wait forever to play this game, rather than disrupt the entire postseason schedule.
There's not much more to say here that hasn't already been said. Win or go home with an extremely bitter taste. I'm a Cubs fan. I feel better than I did after Thursday's disaster, and won't give up until there are no more chances. Seven times in 54 five-game MLB playoff series, a team has done what the Cubs must do to win -- come back from an 0-2 deficit. That's 13% of the time.
I do have one more set of numbers which may be of interest. Remember how the Cubs were blowing everyone down at home all year, and how big the home-field advantage seemed to be? Not any more. Including the game of July 23, when the Cubs stopped a losing streak by winning at Arizona, the Cubs went 21-8 in their last 29 road games. In their last 29 home games (including the two NLDS losses), the Cubs are 16-13.
Maybe playing on the road will be better.
The mojo of the Gratuitious Geo Photos appears to have run out... so he won't be appearing today.
Just win, baby. Just win this one, and onward to tomorrow. Keep the faith. I will never lose mine.
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As has been the case all summer, the stat line above reflects Harden's numbers with the Cubs only. See the pitcher box above for his full-season stats.
On June 6 at Dodger Stadium, Hiroki Kuroda threw a four-hit shutout against the Cubs and struck out 11 -- the only hits were singles by Soriano, Theriot, Lee and Edmonds. He gave up only one earned run to the Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 27, in a game the Cubs won. So naturally, with a 0.59 ERA vs. the Cubs this year, Dodger fans will be expecting him to shut down our team. However -- in all other games this season besides those two, Kuroda's ERA is 4.13. Someone is hitting him (Soriano is 3-for-7 in the two games). Why not us?
Rich Harden has never faced the Dodgers. This, of course, got the national media saying things like, "Well, he's facing hitters who have never seen him before." Wrong. Manny Ramirez faced him quite a bit in the AL. This isn't necessarily a good thing for Harden; Manny is 3-for-11 against him, but all three hits are homers. The only other Dodger Harden has faced who is likely to start tonight is Casey Blake; Blake is 0-for-8 vs. Harden with five strikeouts. That's the kind of performance we need out of Harden against all the Dodgers, in order to win.
I'll be watching on TBS with the rest of you, the first Cubs postseason game I haven't attended in person since game five in Atlanta in 2003. And before you suggest that if they win, I don't go to other road games, keep in mind that I also went to Miami in 2003, where the Cubs won two of three.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Once again, a reminder that you can find the overflow comment threads, including the first pitch thread, on the right sidebar of both the front page and any interior page in the box headed "RECENT STORIES IN GAME THREADS". As for the other two NLDS games, the first pitch thread goes up shortly before the first pitch -- tonight at 9 pm CT -- then overflow threads will post every 45 minutes after that, at 9:45, 10:30, 11:15 and midnight CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Al!
You seem a little more optimistic than your last recap. That’s good to hear.
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 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW -- first
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 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel better today.
Let’s 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 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so do I.
marginally.
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell you what...
since you’ve abandoned the Geo photos, maybe this will help.
by Damen Jackson on Oct 4, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chills for anyone else?
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LETS GO CUBBIES
CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP
by niuhuskie224 on Oct 4, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope the Cubs all channel their inner Ted Lilly
Show the nation, what they are really made of!
Go Cubs
"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 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling a little better.
They say the first one’s a doozy, lets hope the 3rd time is a charm!
Go Cubs!
Sometimes even hope isn't enough...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Three is my lucky number.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:-)
hope that luck holds.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
(Or for another take…)
"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 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's try to do this today...
"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 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no try, only do.
Sometimes even hope isn't enough...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, ha. OK, HBCG, you 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 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling feisty.
I hope the Cubs are too.
Sometimes even hope isn't enough...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh oh.... cubbie girl feeling feisty
Good sign for the evening ahead I believe!!
"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 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh.
Calm down HBCG, I’m not there yet!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, hurry up!
Besides feisty makes it way easier to stomach Stockton…. who I loathe.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm at the corner
Better be ready for me!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Good luck finding my place, I live on a road that doesn’t exist. (Truly, its a dirt road that disappears off the map. Even my uncle the town chief of police has trouble finding the place). :-P
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm the government
I’m sure I won’t have a problem! ;)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm all for channelling our inner Yoda
A little Force never hurt anyone. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not much of a Star Wars fan
but that quote is the one that always stuck with me.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Kingdom
For a Cubbie Victory. And here’s hoping the late start keeps the naysayers away.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point;
one can only hope
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confidence is high....
I repeat, confidence is high…………
"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 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we will win tonight.
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bottom line
We just have to win. If the players get that, they’ll step it up and keep their heads in the game.
GO CUBS GO!!!
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Dead Yet
Dead Collector: Bring out yer dead. [Hits gong]
Large Man: Here’s one.
Dead Collector: Ninepence.
Dead Body: I’m not dead!
Dead Collector: What?
Large Man: Nothing. Here’s your ninepence.
Dead Body: I’m not dead!
Dead Collector: ‘Ere, he says he’s not dead.
Large Man: Yes he is.
Dead Body: I’m not!
Dead Collector: He isn’t!
Large Man: Well, he will be soon, he’s very ill.
Dead Body: I’m getting betta!
Large Man: No you’re not, you’ll be stone dead in a moment.
Dead Collector: I can’t take ‘im like that! It’s against regulation!
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
the audio of that is my brother-in-law’s ringtone for me when I call.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago Cubs
search for the Hly Grail.
Nice!
"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 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the cubs win this series
Maybe I should go see Spamalot in Soho.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THUMBS UP...GO CUB....
Most of us feel better..time heals all wounds ….Lets win this in L.A. and return home ..No errors tonight ……
by cubs north on Oct 4, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually feel
good about this game. Please win tonight Cubs!!!
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do too.
Pressure on the Dodgers to deliver game 3, so important to get that early lead and never let go and I believe the hitters will finally show up.
GO CUBS ! ! ! !
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as those hitters also brought their gloves
I think this could be a good day.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost dare to feel good about this game...
does that count?
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You betcha.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'm silly...
but I think the pressure is off this team. Just go play good, solid baseball and see what happens…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not silly at all.
Makes a lot of sense.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel much better today
And I’m not gonna go down without a fight, I still believe in this team.
by southloop on Oct 4, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The first of 11 post-season victories comes tonight...
The Cubs need one of their patented five run offensive outbursts to get them going. Soriano single, Theriot walk, DeLee double, etc…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to get too far ahead of myself...
but WHEN we win tonight, what time will tomorrow’s game be?
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6 pm Central
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, a nice midnight start for me.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I hadn't heard either.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
^^ Crosses sue off list of people to go to when I need to know things
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm not a good rescource.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked it up on Dish.
:-)
Hope its right.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to question the all knowing HBCG
but I thought it was 8pm. There are 4 games tomorrow, in theory
"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 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it 9pm eastern time....
blah
"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 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ohmygracious a decent starting time
This hurts.
by Emelie on Oct 4, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guide on DirecTV
shows the Cubs starting time as 9 pm CT.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dangitdangit
another DVR for this gal
This hurts.
by Emelie on Oct 4, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DON'T MAKE ANY OTHER PLANS......
Cubs will by on the tube 6 pm Central it is…..I am going to get some Old Style….
by cubs north on Oct 4, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT? I thought it was 9:25 central tomorrow?
That’s what it is listed as.
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is.
I can’t read.
Sorry everyone.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darnit HBCG
A nice midnight start turned into a 3:30am start. No fair!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're gonna suffer for that
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!!!
You will respect my authoritai!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're the government & Cartman?
Scary.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't even begin to cover it
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus. Bout' damn near gave me a heart-attack.
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is going to kick my butt.
10:25 start time here, and 7:45 am class. Yikes.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Know what finally got me sorta over the last game?
Bruce Levine was on the radio (Waddle & Silvy’s podcast) and he BLAMED Zambrano for the game. Saying something like “a true number 1 gets out of it”.
Thats when I realized all the “experts” who called this series over, were just dumbasses. We can do this. Because Lou keeps telling us it ain’t gonna be easy, of course its difficult. It starts tonight.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I loved this quotation from the Sun-Times
‘’He said if we want it, if we have some balls, we can play Game 5 in Chicago,’’ Soriano said. ’’He’s right.’’
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 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that what Lou said?
(TWLS?)
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWLS, indeed.
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 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang it.
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 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite from that one:
‘’Pressure is self-induced,’’ Piniella said. ‘’If you have confidence in what you’re doing, there shouldn’t be pressure.’’
(Thanks for the linky, I’d been avoiding the sports page).
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That made me laugh
when I read that this morning.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al was quoted today in the Daily Reflector
in Greenville, NC. Probably the same AP story, but it was fun to see it here this am.
by mlern on Oct 4, 2008 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can'r sight examples
But I’ve seen him or BCB referenced in several sports columns here lately (since the meltdown in game 2).
Kinda neat to see our fearless leader in print like that.
by Jimsil on Oct 4, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers trying to make early noise against Moyer
2nd & 3rd no outs. Braun up with1-2 count.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very curious...
…to see how the team responds tonight.
Its nut cuttin time and all about attitude.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Cubbies!!!
i gotta big ol glass of jack daniels. i’m in need of a toast from a true cub fan that believes as I do that our postseason starts tonight. We can and will do this. get ready scully cause you may be calling your last two games this weekend. cubs are in LA to give ass whippings. it will be a made for movie comeback hollywood style . yep I said it. i’m on the bandwagon.
harry carey and the rest of the cub angels up there will pull us through and after were through winning the whole damn thing Santo is going into the hall of fame.
I BELIEVE!!!
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Oct 4, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm there too!!
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe...
“There’s nothing like fun at the old ballpark.”
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting stat that 13% of the teams came back needing to win 3 in a row.
That is almost exactly what one would expect from strict even odds, since 0.5*0.5*0.5 = 12.5, which is about 13.
OK, I’ll stop with the math now.
"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 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dude, you're on the interwebs
math is not allowed. now shotgun an old style as punishment
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only math that matters
is 1+1 isnt 3 !!!!! 0 +3 =3!!!!!! now drink 2
I BELIEVE!!!! GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!
by cubsluver22 on Oct 4, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here you go, sanantonecub--I just shot you a Sam Adams Boston Ale
No Old Style here in DC. Sorry.
"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 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It starts tonight.
We win tonight, we tomorrow and we bring it back home. We can do this. I Believe we can and will do this.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Oct 4, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
welp if its truly going to be a magical season.
sure, what the hell..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happens...
It’s been fun and enlightening, Al, to read all of your entries. For everyone else, it’s been just as fun seeing your reactions. I hope to come back here tomorrow to see more of the same. I’ll be watching this at Mexican restaurant/sports bar type place, so hopefully I’ll be in good company there. I hope you all have a good night, and I hope you all can go to bed tonight with a smile on your face.
by Craig in South Bend on Oct 4, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich is ready:
“There’s a lot of anticipation and excitement. It will be nine days since I’ve started. Yeah, I definitely want to get out there. I’m excited to get going.”— Rich Harden
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was Friday - I wonder what the boys are saying RIGHT NOW
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have faith in Rich
That dude is legit.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so do I
Now if the bats can wake up…. we will be good to go :)
"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 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THEY ARE SAYING....
Win one for our fans, and Harry and Ron Santo of Course……….
by cubs north on Oct 4, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On my way to the game right now...
…got me Spellcheck Green ND jersey with matching Green Cubs cap – with the Red C.
Channeling the luck of my Irish. I’m even bringing a designated driver. j/k
Will bring photos back!
And yes, I WILL BE AT TOMORROW’S GAME TOO.
Besides the obvious - Go Irish.
Z. He doesn't need an exclamation point. He is one.
by PopeFlick on Oct 4, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
heck if I thought cheering for ND helped.... I'd be all for 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 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ND win today was sweet
I’m hoping it spills over. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about some offense?
Everyone keeps talking about the Cub starter (Demp, Z, Rich) saying “they need to pitch the game of their lives”.
Um, me thinks the freakin’ BATS need to wake up!!!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you are correct
"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 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE LUCK OF THE IRISH
Can’t be all bad….Have a pint for me………..
by cubs north on Oct 4, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One game at a time baby...
People always say young players have the advantage because they don’t really have as much pressure to do everything, hopefully that will be the case for Harden tonight.
by aznsensation on Oct 4, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think a player would have to break it down even further
not just one game at a time. Go one at bat or one play at a time. don’t let the moment get bigger than it needs to be.
Thats how I’m gonna take this game. One moment at a time
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my nerves are shot - so I'm cooking a casserole
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I did some cleaning
"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 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching Tommy Boy
Trying to stay loose!
by mlern on Oct 4, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I made a runza casserole today
Based off the Nebraska fast food chain product.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious
please explain.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
by chilango2 on Oct 4, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the basics of what I did
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,168,158167-250201,00.html
www.runza.com to learn about the fast food chain though.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
I never heard of it before. The recipe looks good, sans the cabbage.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
by chilango2 on Oct 4, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man, does that (Runza) bring back memories...
Went to a Husker game once and cruised the streets of Lincoln the night before. Stopped in for a Runza – it was pretty decent but not world-beating. Then I had a burger there… hubba hubba – one of the best burgers I’ve ever had – and I’ve had a few.
Football game was a good time too. Loved the way the regulars would leave the stadium during halftime to visit a local establishment and then come back for the second half. Huskers kicked Texas A&M’s ass on the field, but the A&M band put on the absolute best halftime show I’ve ever seen. The marching precision was incredible.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh yes...
You’ve experienced one of the best times there is – a Husker Football gameday. That’s the type of atmosphere you get when you’ve sold out every game since the Cuban missile crisis.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
im punped right now… got grey goose in the freezer, orange and cranberry juice in the fridge, NL central CHAMP shirt on and im ready to watch Rich sut these dodgers down!!!
Heres to a good game tonight!!!!
Go CuBs!!!!!!!!!!
by tbizzle83 on Oct 4, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm mixing it up.
All of my cubs gear has proven unlucky.
I’m starting out with the Cal Berkeley sweatshirt, we’ll see if that works.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Badgers also play tonight.... so I'm wearing Badgers attire
none of my Cubs attire have done any 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 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I switched to Blues Brothers and Obama Attire
Keeps the Chicago connection but gets rid of the bad mojo
by Schizo on Oct 4, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got the rum out, the Brewers game on and just waiting now
Mizzou beats Nebraska at 8 and then the Cubs get back on track (I hope) at 9.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
by nji232 on Oct 4, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep dreaming. The streak becomes 31 tonight!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If a mizzou loss tonight means the cubs win the WS I'm all for it
otherwise, enjoy the 100 points we score tonight
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
by nji232 on Oct 4, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bombay Sapphire in the freezer
Olives in the fridge. That’s all I need tonight. Shaken, not stirred.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm all set!
I’ve got a 6 pack of Bud Light Lime and a 6 pack of Boulevard Wheat… hurry up and be 9:00!
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's how we need
to be playing tonight
by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
without the base-running blunder
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just win baby win...
Please for the love of everything right please win tonight…
"Look,." --- Lou Pinella-
by blueivy on Oct 4, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fukudome is out of lineup
so right there that adds 2.5 runs to the offense’s performance. That statistic has no basis in fact but just reiterates how objectionable I find his presence in the lineup to be.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching from home tonight as I remain too sick to be outside.
I had numerous chances for tickets, but I am happy to be here with all of you.
Just like Game 2, the first inning could set the tone. Let’s hope our guys finally break through on Kuroda. No reason for a low scoring game. We are overdue to bust loose.
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm drinking some
Budweis Budvar… the czech stuff, not the crappy inbev stuff.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's good stuff
the real stuff. Enjoy,
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that beer
Haven’t had it in years.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
by chilango2 on Oct 4, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Jamie Moyer the only MLB player who still wears stirrups?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not only
but there sure aren’t many anymore.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maddux
A bit hard to catch though. Obviously and old geezer thing.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 4, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't notice Maddux's.
Old geezers who started with the Cubs thing.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
correction
Apparently Maddux’s stirrups are SEWN in and thus don’t count. Here is a link to an article on this. Zito and Pierre wear the real thing. http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/08/a-brief-history-of-the-stirrup/
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 4, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the link
All the time I played baseball in the 60’s and 70’s I never understood why they called them “sanitary socks.” You learn something every day on BCB. I do remember my high school coach showing us the correct way to put baseball pants on inside out and then rolling them over the sanitary socks, stirrups and back up right side up. I guess they don’t have to teach things like that anymore.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: the direct-tv
commerical based off of “Poltergeist” is horrible. NO STROBES. Ow.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thank god no direct tv for me
"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 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking that
even for not half blind people. Poor Craig T. Nelson to be reduced to doing a commercial of a movie he was in about 20 years ago.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce has a lineup
its the one Lou gave last night, so it may not be the “final” one….
Soriano, LF
Fontenot, 2B
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Soto, C
Edmonds, CF
DeRosa, RF
Theriot, SS
Harden, P
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Lou ever explain why he's batting Theriot at the bottom of the lineup
during these postseason games? Seems to me you want your productive guys at the top, not the bottom.
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
in August .686 OPS
in September .676 OPS
he’s a #8 hitter
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
COME ON BOYS
Tonight is the night
get on them early and stay loose. We’re too good to go down like this
I BELIEVE
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right with you, DCF!!
We WILL kick some ass tonight!
by daily2b on Oct 4, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've said it before
the Sox had to come back from down 0-3 to breakthrough
we will have to do the same
Tonight it all starts, this is the best Cubs team I’ve ever seen and they WILL NOT go out like this
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coming back from 0-2 is good enough for me.
Let’s do this!
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last time...
Last time Mizzou-Nebraska played and the Cubs had a playoff game the same night… Cubs won big (game 4 2003 NLCS). Mizzou-Nebraska kicks off in half an hour. Hopefully this year’s results are the same for both teams!
by kanderber on Oct 4, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kanderber, that post was MASSIVE fail.
The last time mizzou nebraska played and the cubs had a playoff game the same night was last year. Cubs were swept out of the playoffs that night.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no worries
no reason to rely on any sort of history with ANYTHING
tonight starts a streak that is unrivaled and unseen before in anything in Cubs history
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't of expected anything else out of a Mizzou fan though
Education isn’t necessary at that school.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, someone making fun of grammer on an internet board
Always cracks me up
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep cracking up then...
(signed)
the grammar police ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh..I just got a feeling like we are going to go to bed happy tonight...
I didn’t feel this way for the last two games either..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm off to Bernie's
Go Cubs! Let’s get one no matter how it happens and worry about tomorrow tomorrow.
Formerly NO100
by jerry morales rules on Oct 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like that team from Milwaukee
but they got screwed on that fly ball call. Hart caught the ball.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is Dale Sveum serious?
pulling Bush now???
relying on your bullpen for 11 outs
seriously? does he realize who he has down there
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
matchup i guess....
"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 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happens tonight
I was extremely disappointed after our last two performances and went through the phases of anger and frustration like any cub fan would have.
Today I took a long nap in the afternoon and woke up with a completely different perspective and that is whatever happens tonight will happen. I will no longer let the outcomes of these post season games affect my demeanor. I came to the conclusion that the most important thing the cubs management to do every season is to put a competitive team on the field including the manager and other coaches. This is a necessity for a big market team like the cubs with a great fan base to put a competitive team on the field every single year. Whatever happens in the post season is then completely dependent upon how the players perform in a very short time span with a tiny room for error.
Now according to the above checklist the 2008 Chicago Cubs have been absolutely outstanding through out the 161 games and they are going to leave us with many great memories. As Al and many others pointed out whatever happens tonight or in the next few games cannot erase the absolutely magical season we had experienced for almost 6 months. We cannot let the 100 year thing bother us because really who cares about the past. Sometimes we as fans allow the 100 year thing bother us so much and impair our judgments and then blame the media for doing so. The Eamus Catuli sign is a mirror for this. Let’s get rid of it. We don’t need one more unnecessary and irrelevant reminder of the past. So if at the end of a season we can say that we had seen a competitive team that gave their 100% playing good solid fundamental baseball then the Cubs have done a great job. According to this barometer and again whatever happens this October, I tip my hat and salute the 2008 Chicago Cubs.
by cubsnlinux on Oct 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicely said
Now let’s go get that “W”
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
No matter what, we’ve been part of something pretty great and in the end, we have no control over what happens on the field. Sit back, relax and enjoy the game.
Federer
"It's like deja vu all over again"
Chicago 2016
by tigerperson on Oct 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem is
its 1 of 11 outs he needs
Stetter might win this battle, but that means Gagne and crew need to get the rest of em
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are you rooting for the BrewCrew?
"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 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
would rather play MIL and would rather see Philly get pushed further so Hamles gets used
don’t want Hamels throwing game 1 on Thursday against us!
:)
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...
twice in a row
i’ve got to crisp up. if i can’t hit the reply button how do i expect us to do the little things on the field tonight.
I’m gonna take a few laps
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're optimistic....that's good.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interview with DeRo on XM radio is one of their between inning commericals
as well as a Harry Caray sound bite. Big time, Big time.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it over when:
the Red Sox were down 0-3 to the Yankees in 04?
the Cardinals stumbled into the playoffs in 06?
the Red Sox in 07 were down 3-1 to the Indians?
the New York Giants stumbled into the playoffs last year and won the Super Bowl?
The moral of this story: LETS KICK THE DODGERS ASS!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it over when
the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here we go again...LOL
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already posted that
In the PRE-pregame thread
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gave you a moment to do it again here...
It was one of those lob pass slam dunks you can’t pass up.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never get enough of the classics!
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is!
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
That is the full quote. A Bluto classic!
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The most important thing is..
It WASN’T over when Aaron Boone hit that Home Run to knock out the Red Sox. They still had an outstanding season that year and came back to win in 2004 AND in 2007.
by cubsnlinux on Oct 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like Lou said, "sometimes you just have to roll up your shirt,
and kick somebodies ass.
by Rick B on Oct 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty new around here.
What does TWLS stand for??
by dakoose on Oct 4, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what lou said
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden, Lilly, Z
then we prepare for Philly
by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden, Lilly, Dempster
most likely, don’t you think. Z would start Game 1 of NLCS.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no, I read somewhere that Dempster will be working out of the pen with
Harden, Lilly, Z
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Lou only meant Dempster would be available, if necessary
in games 3/4, so the plan is to have Demp throw game 5 if Harden and Lilly can throw strong games in 3 & 4 AND we win!
Z only starts a game 5 if we have to claw our way there.
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've got to get there first and I think
Z gets us there more likely than Demp. Walter Alston played that call with Koufax / Drysdale back in the 60’s and lost the WS as a result. I’m also a Dodgers fan and that one still hurts. Of course, I am totally not a Dodgers fan tonight.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...a fan of two clubs....
that’s double the pain! (or in the case of the dodgers, maybe only 1-1/2 the pain since they’ve been good a lot of years).
"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 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have picked better teams I guess
at least I got to enjoy some Dodgers WS games. My dad grew up in Brooklyn and never forgave them for leaving but never stopped being a rabid Dodgers fan. I got that from him and the Cubs from listening to Vince Lloyd and Lou Boudreau on WGN radio in the 60’s. It seems like a conflict of interests except when the Cubs play the Dodgers I hate the team from Los Angeles. It’s a little weird.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when we get to Game 5...
…Lou will throw the kitchen sink out there – whatever it takes to win. I expect Dempster to start but I would not be surprised at all if Lou brings in Marmol at a key point early to get out of a jam. Then maybe Lou has to go to Wood before the 9th to get out of another jam.
So can you imagine the noise level at a packed Wrigley if Z comes marching to the mound to close out Game 5??? That would definitely be a defining moment in the recent history of Wrigley Field.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got goose bumps
just reading that.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Al!
For abandoning the Soto shot. I was hoping all day long since I woke up that I wouldn’t see it. I told my fiance that you would recognize it wasn’t doing its purpose. She rolled her eyes. It has lost what it had. I have been looking forward to this game for 2 days.
GO CUBS!
by jajonez77 on Oct 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It will be interesting..
to see how many Cubs fans are there
Federer
"It's like deja vu all over again"
Chicago 2016
by tigerperson on Oct 4, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well I hope the Cubs do get booed tonight..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since my Hawkeyes
are sucking ass right now I decided to change may avatar. Maybe LBR will bring the wins we need.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if true, I love the idea of LBR batting #2 tonight!
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per Emile
Bruce has a lineup
its the one Lou gave last night, so it may not be the "final" one….
Soriano, LF
Fontenot, 2B
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Soto, C
Edmonds, CF
DeRosa, RF
Theriot, SS
Harden, P
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
by chilango2 on Oct 4, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, HBCG
n/t
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
by chilango2 on Oct 4, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing Official Yet
From the usual sources. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if that winds up being it, though.
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not gonna be able to recognize your posts by the avator now!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry.....
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll recognize your posts anywhere sue ;)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aww no need to be
should be a good game tonight
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when is the Hawkeye pain going to end
today was a joke..last week was a joke…its getting old
by cozmotaylor123 on Oct 4, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I knew. The
announcers today really were more complimentary than I would have been. I do love Shonn Greene though.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how can he not
get 6 inches though??
by cozmotaylor123 on Oct 4, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're on a roll tonight, i see.
"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 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean
I aim to please :D
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWHS
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn straight
you know it!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly I don't have an answer....
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Eyre is throwing in the Phillies bullpen
Sounds familiar
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How ironic that a Cubs castoff may make the NLCS
while the guy that replaced him does not.
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm voting for the Phils. Don't know why. Hope Eyre holds them off.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it would totally suck
if the team to the north made it to the NLCS and we did not.
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that's the reason--just didn't want to come off as such a trite individual :-)
"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 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I just cannot root for that team regardless of the implications in the next round.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cecil flies out on a 3-1 pitch. Good.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh...
in a game that we are down 0-2 to an NL WEST team in a series, we throw a guy out there with the name “Rich”
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can call him "Dick"
Dick Harden.
"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 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight will be a good night for the Cubs.....
…and a preview of games 4 and 5.
"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."
by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Oct 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Feeling pretty at peace about the Cubbies now....
I have vowed not to scream at the TV or wish bad things on Manny Ramirez (like a meteor falling on him in his first at bat)…..if we win I will have hope renewed and if we don’t I guess that just gives the organization hopefully more motivation to go out and make this team even better…..not like we are losing a ton of free agents or planning on dismantling the core of the team for next year so we tweak it for next year and get even better….or we stage a great comeback in this series and don’t look back…….
by razzpunk on Oct 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After seeing TBS zoom in on Santo in the broadcast booth at the end of game 2
I don’t think I will ever be at peace until we win it all.
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah...yet another viagra commercial
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Light drizzle starting again here in LA
I am closer to the ocean than to Chavez Ravine (the ballpark), but my guess is the weather will be similar everywhere. It has been very overcast all day.
"When you are in a hole, stop digging." - anon.
by LAcarl519 on Oct 4, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's score early and then win every inning
Stay focused like we did most of the year and take the Dodger pitchers deep into the count.
We can and will overcome this 2-game hiccup.
Go Cubs Go!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Oct 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel kinda weird with all of you tonight....
all of you seem optimistic…can I have some of what y’all are taking?
"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 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, they can't play much worse than they did in Games 1 & 2
so the chances are that we’ll see something closer to the real 2008 Cubs tonight. Looking forward to the game STARTING already for the love of Steve Buchelle.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Oct 4, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup Official (MLB Gameday)
It is indeed:
Soriano lf
Fontenot 2b
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Soto c
Edmonds cf
DeRosa rf
Theriot ss
Harden p
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers
Furcal ss
Martin c (He’s no good)
Ramirez lf
Ethier rf
Loney 1b (No good)
Kemp cf
DeWitt 2b
Blake 3b
Kuroda c
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks Like It
Although Kuroda, of course, is at pitcher. Not catcher.
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Furcal – should have joined the Cubs win at the chance
Martin – pshhh,we got Soto
Ramirez – steroids
Ethier – sounds like some science thing, which is LAME
Loney – scrub
Kemp – see Loney
DeWitt – lame last name
Blake – scrub
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well done.
"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 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't mention it
that’s my thorough analysis for the night
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am unbelievably nervous though...
I don’t know if I should sit, stand, kneel, lay, drink, sleep, play with dog, eat some more, pace back and forth, or stop watching this Brewers game.
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm planning on pretty much all of the above
Replace dog with cat. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm ready for the game to start
Stupid late game.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, I just keep getting more nervous.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm specifically staying in today
so that if something goes bad, I don’t want anyone see me cry— which would happen.
by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But think about this...
the Astros players and fans are watching all this on the TV tonight; not playing. We’re still in it to win it. as some lottery commercial says.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right Now
The Astros players and fans are watching the game at Miller Park and cursing Bud Selig for “ruining their season”.
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly right
it’s all Bud’s fault that we’re not seeing the Stros tonight. Riiiiiiight.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When they should be thinking about May & June
and all the games they SHOULD have won so that the 2 games in MIL mattered less.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
I’m torn. Bed or game thread?
Wish I had a laptop so it could be both. Stupid computer.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep the faith everybody
I’m calm and ready for some Cubs baseball… Stay safe tonight.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Oct 4, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wanted to remind everyone
before the game starts that I BELIEVE!!! all cub fans I extend my hand in hope you all will join me. together we can do this!!! I believe——do you??
I BELIEVE!!!! GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!
by cubsluver22 on Oct 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I always believe.
:)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Oct 4, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is quite OT
but, at long last, justice is served! See ya, Juice!
"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 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what happens in vegas, stays in vegas
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT-Finally.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who Will Search
for the real armed robbers if he is in jail?
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
this guy…
"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 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's already on the case
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know what will happen if
the Phillies vs Brewers game is not over when the Cubs vs Dodgers game starts?
Since they’re scheduled to be on the same channel, I’m assuming one game will move to another channel, but which one?
Go Cubs! I want to sing tonight!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one of the games is moved to TNT
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They will certainly overlap
with 5 minutes of Frank, and Viagra and John Hancock and E-Trade and Taco Bell commercials between innings. This is stupid. The home plate umpire even gave Eyre some extra warm up pitches last inning because the TV break took so long.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just listened to Go Cubs Go
and damnit, I will listen to it AFTER the game as well!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just wanted to drop in and say
Good luck. We are all counting on you.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, man.
Hope to see you too….
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Chances you guys can give us some advice?
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh
Get the lead-off man on, hit him in, put some pressure on them in the first inning, and graze the corners when pitching.
And one more thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1zsUIosoA play this when you guys are rallying.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much less smartass then i expected
I figured I’d get a “score more runs then they do”
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want smartass? Look at my sig.
And remember these parting words, unless I decide to comment again: I’m a Dodger, smoking nachos, eating cigarettes, and drinking Axe!
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
One play can change the entire trajectory of a series. For the Sox, it was Dave Roberts stealing second. Hopefully the Cubs can play with as much abandon as the Sox did in 2004.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Oct 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome
Should be assigned to heckle Kuroda from the bench.
by 08Cubs on Oct 4, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha. With trash talk in Japanese.
Like “Even I can hit your freakin’ breaking ball, Kuroda”
"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 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trash talk in Japan would be more like:
“Kuroda, I highly respect you and your family and your demeanor, but I would like to partake in saying that I find your skills in baseball to be a little below exceptional. I might be the only one who thinks this, but it is what I believe. I’m sorry for the difference of opinion, good sir. May you have a good day”
by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
14-7 Mizzou early on in the game
Hopefully I end up having a very happy night.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #3/4 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
by nji232 on Oct 4, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Nebraska is driving......
Only reason you have 14 is because of a bullshit DPI call.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Oct 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagme is on for the Brew Crew!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was actually a good play
from Gagne to get Rollins on that drag bunt.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the most athletic performance Gagne has displayed in about 5 years.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it was.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One furry animal, Mr. Gagne is
I wonder if he is smarter than the average bear?
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yogi, Mr. Ranger is not going to like that.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gag-me? Intentional?
Funny, nonetheless.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes intentional
"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 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
He’s trying too.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha we should have though of that last year.
Well, I can think of one for Fukudome….
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Dome plays a great RF.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a anti-yankee fan
so I cheer for your sox in 03 & 04
"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 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Intentional
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Badgers are up 10-7 halftime
"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 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm talking about!
Though I wish they had had time to go for the TD after that amazing throw by Everidge…
by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
but they had to go for the field goal. After last weeks game, Im pleasantly surprised to see them doing this good against OSU
"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 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was scared
By the first few minutes of the game…
Where is Shanghai Badger?
by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure...maybe @ his parents watching it w/ them
"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 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of talk about...
…the pressure switching to the Dodgers tonight and I do agree with that to a degree. The big pressure switch could be Sunday, if the Cubs are able to win tonight.
With this said, if the Dodgers get ahead tonight, the pressure will clearly be on the Cubs to rally to avoid elimination. Look for the Dodgers to be real aggressive (on the bases, etc.) to try and jump out to a lead and hope the Cubs start squeezing the bats even tighter. Of course, if Harden pitches a dandy, the Dodgers can’t steal 1st.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Cameron the worst CF in the league?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not bad
I don’t know whats up with Miller Parks OF though. I’ve seen more people fall down there then I EVER have before in a MLB game.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Earlier in the game,
they were talking about how the outfield was a mess and players were falling down.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That explains that play
but not the one in Philly where he caught and then dropped the ball. I’ve only seen him against the Cubs and in this series and he seems lost. He did catch that can of corn to end the inning just now. How can the outfield be a mess when they have a roof? I heard them say that but it seems strange that they would have adverse conditions in that ballpark.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cameron has like 3 gold golves.
And that play in Philly he started in and then the ball sailed on him. It was a damn good effort to even get glove on that ball.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not by a long shot
n/t
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last night, it looked like Torii Hunter
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Name of the Game
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich, I just want to say, "Good luck"...
… we’re all counting on you.
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
by Goat Whisperer on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"And throw strikes"
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't mention it
and Don’t Call me Shirley
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Oct 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From that angle
Gagne looks like he has a neckbeard.
God the Brewers are a sloppy looking team.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They're getting the jobe done, nonetheless.
by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
but man. They look a mess.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean this doesn't give you butterflies?
by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost as dreamy as this guy...
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 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay
can we put a kibosh on flashing gifs?
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very similar...
…to the 82 Brewer World Series team.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Oct 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia and Fielder each
quadruple digit pounds.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia and CC and Gagne cannot get on the elevator from the street level
down to the clubhouse at the same time.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel sorry for their teammates in the shower room
with those three.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ewww, that's a visual
I didn’t need.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HELLO EVERYONE!
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 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HEY!!
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna be drunk for first pitch
which I was NOT the last two games. So now I’m positive we will win.
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 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
enjoy the first half????
"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 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAME IS NOT EVEN ON HERE IN KANSAS
OREGON @ USC
IM GAMECASTING IT
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 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hear about the UW band?
"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 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suspended for hazing.
WTH is up with Wisc, man?
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Wisconsin
They have cheese, the Packers, and…
Well, and that’s it.
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same shit happened when I was at UW
I think it was in 2004.
A few band members stripped on the bus. Who cares. I blame the band director for NOT bringing the band to this huge of a game.
Dan
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 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I think its a shame to punish the whole band
b/c of the actions of some of the kids.
"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 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan is drunk and yell-y.
This could be a fun game.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOUD NOISES
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 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say Hey, Holy Mackeral
How do you spell that?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAN!!!!!
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna be here the whole night, win, lose, or draw
…waitaminute….
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 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes us all winners then!!
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Cubbies!
Time to relax. I’m drinking a White Russian, The Dude style. Time to chill and let the hits fall where they may.
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Oct 4, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if you were dyslexic, that last sentence might have come out a bit different
and still be just as profound… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you do for recreation?
Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.
"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 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I told those f*cks down at the league office a thousand times that I don’t roll on Shabbos!
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Oct 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how Bush pitched such a good game.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a .500 pitcher, which means he wins half the time (and loses the other half)
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Half the game
is 90% mental
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
50 percent of statistics are made up 80 percent of the time
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
giggle
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inside this crop circle
the weather is always the same: 67 degrees, with a 30% chance of rain.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was told there would be no math.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of math
Where the hell is cwyers? I haven’t seen our resident sabermagician in either of the first two games?
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GROTA
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
GROTA? Was this something I missed when I was MIA?
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goat Riders of the Apoclypse
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get Rid Of The Acronyms! ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't see how Moyer walked the nearly unwalkable Cameron.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel good about this game, which is different from the last two
Oh, and Mizzou’s looking good, for the fans here
by cocknfire on Oct 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but but... what about titanic?
i dont’ know how it ends!!
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I misplaced my sarcasm sign.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully that's twice tonight
we won’t get to see a disaster…
"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 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those who were planning on watching Titanic
by NittanyCub on Oct 4, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't happen to know what DirectTV channel that is do you?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you, I'm there dude
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Oct 4, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 seconds of Dick Stockton
and I already feel the urge to stab someone.
Channel your inner-Ted Lilly!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Oct 4, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is good. REALLY good!
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mighty Cub! LOL
"Just win tonight" - derv
by derv on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank GOD for Pat and Ron!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why they are MUTED on my TV
and I’m listening to Pat & Ron
by JFCubFan on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh hurry up ABC
I need to see how this OSU drive finishes before I flip over…
COME ON BADGERS! DEFENSE!
by hmlee on Oct 4, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF Badger nation?
"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 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Godspeed everyone
Be good to each other. Go Cubs! Good night.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space. That day appears to be near.
by chilango2 on Oct 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(new window)
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 reply actions 0 recs
I feel like
I could dry. Don’t know why either.
Let's take three...starting today!!
by sue369 on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NorthofWrigley
is drinking White Russians – Dude! Don’t mess with the Jesus.
Rich Harden becomes Cub legend tonight?
by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
girlfriend just called, then the phone went dead.She’ll probably be calling back, so I’ll be cutting in and out with you guys, but try to stay the whole game.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
priorities man... priorities...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
teen priorities.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch
Juice Williams today? Pretty nifty…
by The E-Man on Oct 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok.. runners on first and second...
let’s get something going
Federer
"It's like deja vu all over again"
Chicago 2016
by tigerperson on Oct 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's face it
We’re a good team but we’re being beaten by a hotter team. We’ll have to do better either now or next year. I still have confidence in the Cubs.
by eamus-catuli on Oct 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
Lou shouldn’t have sat the starters after the Cubs won the division.
by massey1984 on Oct 5, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not much time left
Looks like it’s over boys. We had our chances and we blew them tonight. Doesn’t seem to be getting any better…
by AeroZach on Oct 4, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It ain't over yet...
Fuko on Soriano homer… Do it!!!
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Oct 5, 2008 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic end to a great season....
What a fucking joke the last two postseasons have been. No other way to say it, and the expletive is essential.
I hope they blow this team up in the offseason and get these chokers out of town. That includes some of the coaches. I am so incredibly pissed off right now I can’t put it into words.
by FarNorthBurbs on Oct 5, 2008 12:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tough to do
Soriano and Ramirez aren’t able to be moved with their contracts. Lee perhaps but he actually hit in this series.
No idea what needs to happen. Perhaps Fontenot at 2b and DeRosa in RF? It feels like we need a lot more than that.
Someone needs to be accountable for the performance this year and last. I just don’t know who. It might make me feel better to blame someone but there is probably plenty of blame to go around.
Horrible end to what was the best season of my life. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be able to look back and enjoy the ride.
by lohroffc on Oct 5, 2008 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we showed something these past three games
Absolutely no heart.
I really feel cheated and you all should too.
by southloop on Oct 5, 2008 12:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Cheated, let down, deceived, disappointed and embarassed….
by FarNorthBurbs on Oct 5, 2008 1:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHANGE
Knock down that stupid field. CHANGE UNIFORMS. Dump Soriano (the Alex Rodriguez of the NL). Dump Zambrano. Send Fukudome to the west coast.
Hey Jim!
Great acquisitions, we did real good
50 years for me. I’m Done
by questdoc on Oct 5, 2008 6:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Frank Sang
This time we almost made the pieces fit, didn’t we?
This time we almost made some sense of it, didn’t we?
This time I held the answer right here in my hand
When I touched it, it had turned to sand.
Our clutch guy Rami is not a real clutch guy….. and don’t
like Sori now wait untill he is 38 and your paying him big
$ never understood that contract….Z looks like he is on the
down hill slide……I wouldn’t want to be trying to make “some”
sense" sof this team… where do you start >
by nimblenikelfoos on Oct 5, 2008 8:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So much despair
Why are so many of you losing your minds over this? We won 97 games. Haven’t we seen weird things happen with other, better teams? The 2001 Mariners? The Braves? The A’s? Even the Yankees?
Yes, Hendry needs to fix a few things with the roster. Soriano is a hacker and not an ideal leadoff hitter. We don’t have enough lefty bats. We do everything well, but we’re not great at anything. There’s room for improvement.
This was tremendously disappointing. However, where we are now – set up for consistent long-term success – is far better than where we’ve usually been in the last sixty years.
by rangerforlife on Oct 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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