Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 4/16, 7:05 CT
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well
i might be out early tonight
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
why
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
little tired and the game is well
lets just say if they DON’T win tonight, then I will be very upset
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Fair enough.
I may too, as I’m going to the game tomorrow.
:-D
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
lol lucky
sucks living on the east coast and unable to see the Cubs play at Wrigley every week.
I will be at a Nats game in DC in a week though
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
what i think the cubs need to do
1st of all we need to take pie and either put him in AAA or trade him all together. we need to drop him before we waste the time on him with no improvement like corey patterson. then murton needs to come up if he isn’t about to already cause of sori. cedeno is not much better either. yes better then pie but dont think he helps the team much unless he is a pinch runner. we still have fontenot who can play back up ss. pie is ok at defense but couldn’t hit a little league pitcher. they’re just a pile of cedeno.
Zambrano taking a mean cut at the first pitch
then later drops a base hit in front of Dunn. runner at 1st, 1 out.
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Daaang Z.
Nice single.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
looks like braun has finally reached planet earth now too
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
First pitch to Fontenot
registered 94 mph. Second was also 94, 0-2 count. Ball outside, 93. Steady diet of fastballs here for Fontenot. Fouls off an 80 mph curve. Failed check swing on 81 mph curve in the dirt. 2 out.
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Comcast displaying a graphic
of some of Bob Brenly’s baseball cards.
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LMAO!
Poor, poor Bob and his cards. Destined for bike spokes…
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
..ok is anyone elses CSN out?
i haven’t been able to watch anything since the top of the 3rd…. wtf?
Nope.
Bummer.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
did you try....
paying your bill? lol j/k
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Griffey
bounces to Theriot (playing on the right side on the switch). 1 out.
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Phillips
pops out to Dome. Fukudome called Reed off, Reed ran into him anyway. 2 out. Close one.
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They both tried to call each other off at the same time it looked like.
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Awwwwww!
Coming together for the team. Literally.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
Dunn
lines a double into the RF corner. Runner at 2nd, 2 out.
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Yo from New England...
Hey guys…just logged in from CT. Tried to catch the game at a sports bar in town, but when threatened with the prospect of tuning one of the ten TV’s to something OTHER than the NYY-BOS game, I was physically threatenend.
Quick sum up of the game thusfar, please?
It's a rout -- 10-1 cubbies... too many things to list lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
well...
you know how when Borat says that if a woman cheats on him he will crush her?
this game’s kinda been like that
That wins.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
We're creaming them 10-1.
DLee had a nice homer. Z’s had a couple hits. Dome’s singled. Lots of other nice things.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, because if you know anything about me...
...it’s that I base all of my opinions on a player’s batting average, especially after only 49 at-bats. You really caught me there!
Cwyer will just respond that it is still a small statistical sample
and then probably start talking about p-values and cusums and chi-squared distributions. Let’s just enjoy the game.
It is a small statistical sample.
It also completely ignores anything that isn’t batting average – walks, extra base hits, fielding prowess… it’s essentially meaningless. The fact that the phrase “small sample size” annoys some people doesn’t make it any less true.
True but
he is swinging the bat a lot better. I think that bunt single was a sign. I think when people make heady plays or have great fielding plays, it shows that they are “on” and into the game. Like Aramis being cold and having his throwing problems. And Lee beeing a monster both fielding and hitting. And Soto finally throwing someone out stealing, and getting hot with the bat. Would explain why it seems like a web gem is often followed by a good at bat.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If he went 0-for-4 tonight...
...would you be saying he was swinging the bat better?
Things cluster in baseball. Just because probabilities aren’t distributed evenly throughout a sample of events, doesn’t mean there’s a rhyme or reason to it. People try to assert the existence of patterns when really all there is is the noise of random chance.
That’s why sample size is important. Because it keeps us from drawing conclusions from the data based upon a fluke occurance.
Maybe they don't like the connotation
of small sample size! :)
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Z could go two more
but I’d give him another then let Hill have the last two
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
WHAT!?!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I said that nothing under 25 runs is acceptable
lol
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
ohhhh
you need 15 MOOORE jaja
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Now playing RF for CIN
30 Norris Hopper
Now pitching
25 David Weathers®
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I was gonna say...
“What’s that for?”
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez needs to start hitting
Cmon man
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Fukudome
2-for-3 with 2B, 1B, 2 runs
walks. Great eye on those low pitches.
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naw
I bet the over…12
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
The points are for
fantasy league
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
see, you jinxed him!
Way to go!! Jeeeez!!!!
/ sarcasm
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
my loss. damn it
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
It's okay.
I made us lose the second game of the year ‘cause I took my brother to the game. He’s never attended a game which the Cubs have won.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa
Strikes out on a crappy low and away breaking ball. 2 out.
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FELIX PIE
Why the hell is Reed Johnson still in??
?
?!
Cool breezy night, first sign of spring baseball really, the team is up 10-1…. Can you think of a more relaxed setting for some live MLB at-bats?
Becuase he doesnt deserve
to have a field day today. He deserves to sit and watch everyone else
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You are joking, right?
That doesn’t make any sense
by IllinoisCubs on Apr 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Get him in there.
Blow out is a perfect time to get him some low pressure ABs
by californiachicagoan on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
He's in
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure it does
Lou knew it would be perfect hitting conditions tonight. Sit Pie and make him watch everyone else go yard all night. Maybe that will lite a fire under his ass. Make him sit the pine watch .
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: What's with the band-aid on Lou's temple?
Shaving cut? Mole removed? Anyone know?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
I think he got in a fight with Keystone
over not bringing Murton back
by LT on Apr 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the worst Keystone could do?
KIDDING. Kidding.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
he had spikes on.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Spikes vs. Unicorn
A fair fight. But I have a feeling it won’t be the last between you two.
And the parrot.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The parrott
is dead.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats right. I had Murton’s unicorn attack Lou.
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
omg
i lost a bet and somewhere I have an identical image…
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Whaaaaaaa?
Someone please explain the context of this pic, ‘cause I have a feeling it’s pretty funny.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
And that really hurts, by the way.
I always get my highlights foiled now instead of capped, it hurts like hell when they pull the hair through with the needle. shudder
[Finally, an opportunity for me to talk girly here.]
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
They pull the hair through the holes and smear on the dye.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
You can get the box
at the store for $12 and do it yourself after a few drinks. Doesnt hurt at all!haha
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
haha!
I had a hair dye disaster a few months ago and won’t touch the at-home stuff ever again. But you knock yourself out. :-D
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
the rays won 3 in a row
lou said he’d dye his hair if they won 3 in a row one year
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 16, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks!!!
n/t
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Could you imagine
If your highest expectations were to win 3 in a row?
I bleed blue... and red, but that's not my fault. I didn't get to choose that one.
by BabeRuthPose on Apr 16, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
but you need 3 more!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo at Third?
Hmmmm…
"Saying ‘I’m sorry’ is the same as saying ‘I apologize.’ Except at a funeral."
pie to center, johnson to left, dero to 3rd, aram to bench
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Just logged in
Why was A-Ram taken out? Can’t see the game. Is he hurt?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Ok, cool
So, he didn’t, say, hop and field a grounder, then come up lame?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Why do you have broken image links in your posts?
What’s it supposed to be?
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I don't see any red Xs
n/t
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I do
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm using Firefox, WinXP
In case any techies wanted to know.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'm
Mac OS X 10.5.2, Safari 3.1.1. I’m thinkin it’s just a dead link.
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Hopper
beats out infield grounder, Runners at 1st and 2nd with 1 out.
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Order up Pie, hold the Johnson
good move Lou. A no-pressure AB or two, just what the doc ordered.
"Awakened by the clatter, the startled (Hack) Wilson, thinking the ball had been hit, jumped up, tore after the ball, scooped it up, and threw a perfect throw to second base. Gales of laughter erupted in the stands.
Ok I gotta get this off my chest.
My secret favorite players are Raul Ibanez and Ankiel. There! I said it ok….
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
Patterson
flies out to Pie in CF, runners don’t tag. 2 out.
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Corey Patterson is....
just being Corey Patterson. lol god bless the fact he is not wearing a Cubs uniform anymore
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
I'm guessing..
..this will be Z’s last inning, he’s approaching the 100 pitch mark with a comfortable lead.
Corey
still nice to see him choking for someone else. I wonder if he STILL thinks he knows more than all his coaches…
"Awakened by the clatter, the startled (Hack) Wilson, thinking the ball had been hit, jumped up, tore after the ball, scooped it up, and threw a perfect throw to second base. Gales of laughter erupted in the stands.
aww come on
if Z had just got one more out then I would have been leading my league in ERA…
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Grounder to end the half-inning.
Driscoll Catholic HS football singing the 7th inning stretch. No offense to them, but I thought it was supposed to be celebrities.
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And they fouled it up
by yelling ‘Lets get some runs’ when they are up 9…geesh
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather see them
I’d rather see a high school champion team get honored than some Hollywood idiot.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Apr 17, 2008 5:46 AM CDT up reply actions
check them for HGH
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions
for sure!
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL -- did he get boo'd?
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
fine with me
they are taking out the Brew-crew for us. They won’t stick around long, trust me.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Zambrano
2-for-3, 2 singles, RBI
Crushes a ball to left-center field. Stand-up double. Now 3-for-4. Ridiculous.
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ZZZ!
ZEEEEEEEE!
THREE HITS!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
lol
This actually ties his career-high in hits in one game, according to Len and Bob.
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hahaha are you serious!!
Mercker is pitching for the Reds!! Hahahahahahahahahah, wow
Now introducing: Your Cincinnati Cubs
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Cincinatti Cubs
Rumor is they are working hard to pry Enrique Wilson away from his current position of fry cook at Chick-fil-a.
lol
still playing his “boyz”...year one: better. years 2-4: Neifi Time!
"Awakened by the clatter, the startled (Hack) Wilson, thinking the ball had been hit, jumped up, tore after the ball, scooped it up, and threw a perfect throw to second base. Gales of laughter erupted in the stands.
Ball gets away from C
Zambrano trots to 3rd. Wild pitch on Mercker.
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Mercker
is apparently blaming the Cincy announcers for his suckitude. Just like old times
"Awakened by the clatter, the startled (Hack) Wilson, thinking the ball had been hit, jumped up, tore after the ball, scooped it up, and threw a perfect throw to second base. Gales of laughter erupted in the stands.
Fontenot
lines a single to LCF, Zambrano scores. 11-2. Cubs get that R back.
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oh come on
why’d you have to jinx him?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
LITTLE LORD FONTENOT!
Z scores on Fontenot’s single.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
Save some runs for tomorrow!
Cubs 2008 (8-5)
Home (4-3) | Road (4-2) | 1-Run Games (2-2) | Extra Innings (3-1)
Updated on April 16, 2008
hopefully this thread will be graced by bill murray himself tomorrow
n/t
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Someone
photoshopped a Bob Brenly card, of him in the booth holding his hands like he’s gripping a bat. With $0.60 on it and a Comcast logo. Clever.
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"Where's Generic, IL?"
Wait. Was that Santos?!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
SWEET -- my bet is covered.... hahaha
somewhere on the original thread is my score prediction. NOT far off… I said 12-1 Cubs
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
same here. woohooo
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Derrek Lee
chases a piece of crap in the dirt from Mercker. 3 out.
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Only downside (well, one of the few) to being a sports fan:
Endless ED commercials.
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No commercials between inningson my satellite TV in Japan
just showing tonight’s score and individual stats
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
Won the World Series with them in 2001 too, with former Cub Mark Grace. Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling were co-World Series MVPs.
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you're right
former cub luis gonzalez on the team too.
right
when D’backs were purple
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
can someone tell me...
how many runs we have scored in the 7th inning alone this year so far? seems like we always do some 7th inning damage. Perhaps i’m wrong, but not likely lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
Here's your answer.
According to MLB Press Pass, here is the scoring by inning for the Cubs this season (prior to today’s game).
CUBS….3/7/11….2/6/11….11/6/4…7….68 total
OPPONENTS….8/4/3…..12/6/10…..3/9/7…..3….65 total
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Phillips
grounds to Hart, who “underhands to Hopper” according to Len. Lee and Hopper then switch jerseys back. 1 out.
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anyone know ...
who is the SP for the Reds is tommorrow?
Sweet hair.
1-0, 0.87 ERA, 2 GS, 10.1 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 5 BB / 9 SO
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11-3
Dunn hit one into next week.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
Why are they cheering?
Did I miss something?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
people started throwing balls on hte field
maybe someone threw it back from sheffield
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Niiice.
Thanks.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably
they threw the ball (or one closely resembling it) back onto the field.
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i was at the game...
after Dunn’s homerun, a ball came on the field from Sheffield, immediately, a second ball followed onto the field from Sheffield too.
then, someone from the right field bleachers threw a ball on the field, and this started a chain reaction, there was literally about 8 balls thrown onto the field.
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
by hiphopgamer26 on Apr 17, 2008 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
when he hits a 9 run HR let me know ...
lol jk - yea, that was blasted - quick check him for ‘roids lol jk
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
Fine now
Thats why when you are up 2 in the 6th you walk this guy. Up 9 in the 8th you pitch to him.
by californiachicagoan on Apr 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No Roids for Dunn...
He’s what you call “farm strong.” That means he can bench press a farm.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
this strike zone makes me laugh
if we weren’t winning by a ton i’d be really pissed
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
That's why the strike zone is so bad.
The ump is trying to get home because the game is out of reach.
Dunn
I just noticed today that Dunn had 19 stolen bases a few years ago and 9 even last year. I realize that isn’t a crazy amount, but for the way he moves in the field I assumed he wouldn’t even attempt one.
prolly because nobody even thinks to hold him on
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by RightFieldSucks on Apr 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Maddux
I remember in 2006 Maddux had at least one stolen base just cause nobody paid attention to him, all professor-like and wearing a jacket. He didn’t even have to slide.
Best stat of the night...
Z only walked one batter through 7 IMHO
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe
he hits the ball so hard he doesn’t have to be held on base
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Felix goes for a walk.
No outs. Here comes Dome!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
I knew
he’s got another walk….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I so wanted
Dome to hit that GS earlier
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
ok, really
how much do we LOVE seeing a score of 11 to 3 in the 8th? Even though I lost the over-under on hr’s today
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
UH OH --- EPat is in
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
Patterson has been getting a lot of cheers.
Good for him. Wonder if Corey has a little sibling rivalry.
Showing up late last September for a game
That’s why he got sent down and Fuld, who never would have even sniffed Chicago most likely, got called up.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh .
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
by Keystone80435 on Apr 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if Dusty...
...told Cordero to go out there clog those bases
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
LOL
n/t
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
E. Patterson
needs to keep his head still on that swing. Strikes out called after the hard foul. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Hart
flies out to CF. 3 out. Top 9th: Valentin, Hopper, Patterson.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
for having a zillion strikeouts in the lead-off spot?? nahhh
couldn’t be that
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
Defensive Changes
4 Patterson stays in the game, LF.
5 Cedeno at 3B.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
CEDENO!
Is playing third?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
sure why not lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
Dome's 2 run double
Already reported in Japan on almost all news website….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Player of the Game
Carlos Zambrano
7 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 5 SO
3-for-4, 2B, R
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
no question
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
northsider is lonely as everyone readies their postgame posts...
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'm still here.
Until 10 anyway, then one of my fave shows starts and I gotta start flipping between channels.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
haha, nah
Ghost Hunters on SciFi.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Kevin Hart
I got his autograph at the Cubs Caravan because no one was in his line and I felt bad for him.
Now, I’m pretty glad I have it. He hasn’t been amazing tonight but he’s a good addition to the bullpen.
[I got a pic with the Riot too, but who cares about him, right?]
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
Lee
catches a liner, almost beats Patterson back to 1B. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
FLY IT!
Cubs Win!
I am SO EXCITED about going to the game tomorrow!
Should I bring a broom? ;-)
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
bring the broom
and a Mop for Dusty and CP’s tears
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
Katta Katta Mata Katta!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
Brewers just lost to the Turdbirds....
so i believe we just hopped in front of the beer crew for 2nd in the central… 1.5 games back of STL.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
Also leading the Wild Card!!
Ha… ...April’s fun!
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
Shine in Chicago Fukudome!
Good night, happy Cubs fans!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 16, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
Good afternoon to you!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry
by bluebythebook on Apr 16, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
if he (dragonsfanatic) didn't somewhat translate his pics...
i’d be sooooooo lost it wouldn’t even be funny. What a nice addition though. I’m really curious to see the reaction for Dome when we hit the west coast, mainly San Fran and LA.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 16, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
Seattle announcers making fun of Soriano
“What was he thinking? He hurt himself skipping and jumping after a catch. I mean it was the 3rd out of the inning. How would you like to face Lou Pinella after turning your ankle playing around? If he would have run into a wall or diving I can see it, but skipping after a 3rd out catch?”
geezzz
SOMEONE SHOOT THAT DAMN PARROT!!!
"What was he thinking?" Nothing, I guess.
If Soriano’s baseball IQ were that good, he wouldn’t hop to catch a fly ball. Now we know why it shouldn’t be done. Hopping not only takes your eyes off the ball but you can also get hurt. My bet is he won’t do it anymore. We’ll see.
by Fraggin Judge on Apr 17, 2008 3:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Dragon...
Earlier you asked if you get the person who throws the ball back on the field would get ejected from the game, correct?
It is Wrigley tradition that if an opposing team hits a HR, you throw the ball back (or just throw a ball back, not necessarily the same ball if you want to keep it). So no, the thrower would not get ejected.
Thanks, but...
how about if visitor’s team fan throw the ball back after a Cub hit a HR? ;-)
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 17, 2008 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
That fan would probably not ever sit in the bleachers again.
His experiences there would permanently scar his psyche…
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Disclaimer
If said thrower is an attractive female, all bets are off.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Cubs fans are retarded
Bobby The Butcher has represented you all very well. Yikes.
Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.
speaking of the mentally challenged....
nice pic jch24. Hope you like being swept….again
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on Apr 17, 2008 7:21 AM CDT up reply actions
It's All Big Z, Behavior After Dunn HR Not Funny
Big Z pitched well and got 3 hits. Nothing more to write than he had an amazing game. Maybe having one baseball thrown from the bleachers onto the field might have been funny given that Dunn’s HR ball ended up on Sheffield. We didn’t IMMEDIATELY know if the HR ball was going to be retrieved and thrown back onto the field. Throwing all those baseballs onto the field was overkill. It’s was more “not funny” than it was “retarded”.
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