Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 4/2, 1:20 CT
by Al on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT
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If all is going well, I'm at the ballpark, and you're continuing the discussion of today's game here. Hope the Cubs are winning!
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i missed the last 5 minutes...
what happened haha
by PirateDan on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No idea. I had an HP rep at my desk hocking toners
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have faith that the Cubs will come back.
My Mom told me that being a Cubs fan was a great test of faith.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 2, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, she also didn't tell you...
you are headed for many heart attacks before age 40
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and your prediction on Soriano's next ab?
by BartlettBob on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to be bold and say he reaches base.
you take?
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol yes...I will take.
And hope I lose...
by BartlettBob on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She didn't tell me about the heart attacks,
but she did tell me that it was great going to a WS game (in 1938), and she was sure I would get the same chance some day.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or a test
of your degree of masochism
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince gets hit
in his gut. Get up, this isn't soccer
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This score
is faaaar from what the final will be. need at least 5 runs to win
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over floooooooooooow
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Much faster. thanks
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch this now...
...the Brewers are going to retaliate.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fielder HBP
Now why doesn't that happen more often?
by Lou In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince Fielder HBP
I think he just stuck his belly out
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get Up
This isn't soccer.
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly's day is over...after hitting Fielder
In his defense, that's a HUGE target
Cubs 2008
Home (0-1) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 1, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fielder told the training staff
to bring him a blooming onion
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only down 2
I'll take that right now. We need to get Suppan out of the game
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FWIW, According to Cory Provis...
Lou said Z was going to be pulled after the (I forget, so insert #) inning anyways.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4th?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double switch: Fontenot in for DeRo... Hart on the hill
Cubs 2008
Home (0-1) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 1, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CRAP. 4-1
Cubs 2008
Home (0-1) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 1, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Piniella just do a double switch
in the 5th inning? What is he smoking?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he was on the phone with Dusty
Cubs 2008
Home (0-1) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 1, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont care about the double switch...
but why take out DeRosa... he's the only one on our team besides Lee and Dome who's had good ABs
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it either.
Unless maybe it's a "speed" thing? Perhaps Lou is finally going to start having guys run on Kendall?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that dude can hit
n/t
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Then shut off the TV or radio or Internet
And step away slowly.
New for 2008: Games are only five innings long.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes. Pick a new team!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, this thread does seem faster.
The other one was functional, and better than Opending Day, but still slowing my computer significantly.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the other thread
i was having a one second keystroke delay. didnt knwo if it was my computer or what but this is faster
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all we need is santoswoodenlegs
to add a few photos.
(jk, btw)
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh we suck again..
I give up.
Kidding, but this is like last year all over again.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun rbi single
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish we had a prospect that hit like Braun and Fielder.
Cubs 2008
Home (0-1) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 1, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that'd be nice
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi...I'm not a prospect...
but you may know me from my ST ABs....
Mr. Hoffpaiur
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna say the same thing but didnt want to attempt the spelling
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hi, I'm Micah Hoffpauir. You may know me from such games as ... Spring Training! And...Des Moines!"
"Hi, I'm Troy McClure. He stole my line!"
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only the 5th
It's early, keeping the faith here....
by Lou In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So how long
is it going to take Lou to start making changes?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Besides the double switch he just made?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou forgot that it isn't ST anymore.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...I like the dramatic as much as the next guy...
but it's time to stop playing grab-ass and start pitching and hitting.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for sure. cant score if you dont get on base. get these bats going
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird, that's EXACTLY what my Little League coach used to say!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then again, I think he meant grab-ass literally...
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've kept the faith for
35 years...unfortunately faith starts to wear off after awhile
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double Switch?
Fontenot for DeRo? Hart for Lilly?
by Lou In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
n/t
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, he looked terrible on that double, let's get him outta there.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good omen
I'm sitting in my office reading the latest posts and in comes my boss with a secretary with my paycheck. It's gotta be a good omen so lets see what happens now!
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened to
Liebr...thought he was warming up?
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly has looked like garbage and I am concerned
that last year was a bit of a fluke.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
specially if Hill stays wild......
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Well Well....
Hopefully this tempers all of our excitment for this season. I am just slowly waiting to see who gets blamed frist seeing that all of our scapegoats are now gone.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What I don't get is how we go through
an entire spring training without realizing that 1)theriot's not a lead-off man 2)Soriano isn't a #2 hitter (brutal) and 3)Pie is basically an autmatic out
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget that...
we're playing the brewers...one of the best hitting teams in all of baseball.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pie...
...is getting himself out, swung at a terrible pitch.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you saying ...
he is who we though he was?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why...
i dont know why Al and MANY fans here have supported Pie. Pie has absolutely zero plate discipline. It is a huge problem.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fire Lou...
Put in Trammell.
/that's all I've got
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I second that.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have our booth announcer if you really do fire Lou
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I third that.
Yes I know that doesn't make sense, but neither does Lou as our manager. BB and Trammell would be much better options in my opinion. They should have "Able to Formulate a Cohesive sentence in less than a minute" on their manager applications (yes b/c there are manager apps). Ok, That's my rant for the day. GO Cubs.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be kidding.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think Pie
is averaging 2.1 pitches per AB...
by Lou In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gabe Kapler is on the Brewers?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't he on the juice?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont know
but he was so damn cut he could barely swing a bat
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, it's the second game of the season.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he STILL has not...
improved his discipline!
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relax...
It's only the 2nd game
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so at
what point is it okay to start noticing how bad this team is?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can ya check back in about a month or so?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when there's a larger number of games to observe
Baseball is not football, or even basketball...
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The all-star break
... I'm kidding. Lou can make adjustments. We saw it last year. Give it time. I will now stop typing in broken sentences...
by Lou In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
COME ON CUBS!
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this team
looks absolutely PATHETIC and DISGUSTING!
nice start boys
by plenz on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this rate
You're going to be a basket case by May 1.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot safe.... on with a single
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bartlett Bob and I have a friendly wager on...
this AB
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Fonzy
Make it a 1-run game
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with the Pie naysayers
Pie IS a good hitter. But he has to grow up and get over the crowd, his nervousness, and ignore the pressure.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
he will come around with regular ABs. Other bats need to wake up soon.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
Seems to have woken up.
Soriano and Ramirez.... not so much
by Texas Wahoo on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you basing that on?
he's never shown he can hit on a major league level
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's played in what...80-something games in the Majors
And in most of his other stops he's completely cremated the ball offensively
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
maybe his .350 BA in ST this year. The kid can hit, he needs to have consistency
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would disagree with the naysayers,
but his swing is too ugly for words.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lilly
Why did we take him out so early - was is just the men on first and second?
by Texas Wahoo on Apr 2, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're saving him for game 4
of a series in October.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou envisioned...
...Braun putting one off the apartment buildings accross the street.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan
you dont look like a pirate
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats Ron Zook in college
Arrrrgghhhh
by PirateDan on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a porn star
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahaha
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you do...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BWAAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now the season is officially on
SWL's got his photos out ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that MS Paint? Brilliant!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...It's better than photoshop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh by leaps and bounds.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did make contact...
so...yeah...improvement.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit Tigers Shut Out
Didn't think that was possible
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly, the Tigers are PATHETIC and DISGUSTING!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Royals
are going to the World Series ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you bet that
and they did you'd have a large bag of new money
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
last week vegas had it at a 500-1...
... worth a $5 bet eh?
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, they RULE!!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jacque Jones should NOT be starting!
Oh wait.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the 2-0 Royals haha
I told Al at the game Monday "The Royals beating Detroit? Thats an upset." He said "Its only the 1st game."
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for them to get a new 3b, because Cabrera clearly isn't ready...
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAAHAHAHAH
Pie for Cabrera?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Not Let Them Score Again
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
doesnt matter if they score
games over
nice to be 3 out already after tommorrow
by plenz on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trolling?
I guess the White Sox aren't playing until tonight, so you all have nothing better to do in your doublewides while waiting for the unemployment check ...
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BURN
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is???!!!!
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just imagine if he beaned him...
... Hart would break Hart.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A heart to heart
touching
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats embarassing...
...when a guy steals third that easily, right after you try and pick him off.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quoth Ron Santo, "Gee whiz! GOSH!!!"
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF!
ay to hold runners on guys!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
That is Soto right?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing Soto Could Do
On either of those steals
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So it was on Lilly?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Kendall and Soto...
...switched bodies before the game. I hate when players do that.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone.............
still happy the trade didn't get done?
sure would be nice to have a legit leadoff guy and drop others down a spot
by plenz on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the question
is will Hendry be willing to admit he was wrong to not get Roberst and up the ante?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way too early...
...to think about that, but I don't see him waiting past sometime in May to decide if he needs to make them an offer they can't refuse.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see
the boys are ready for a "fast start" to the season...unlike last year.
Wow.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez to Lee, about threw it away again, 1 out, Hart at 3rd
by BrownE34 on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my god does the calendar still say 2007
this is a carbon copy of the way we started last year, awful plate discipline, soriano looking more like a 136,000 dollar player, and with dempster pitching tomorrow who knows how many runs were going to have to score
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have faith my man
We made the playoffs last year
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you know why BigJohn isn't pitching today...
with dempster pitching tomorrow who knows how many runs were going to have to score
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
geezzz. bet the over tomorrow huh
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get OUT
of this inning please
"The Cubs can't be stopped" -- Me
by lilkimmer77 on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Sig. I hope people take that advice.
n/t
In Bo I trust.
by Schwa on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Affirmed.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noticing your avatar for the first time....
If the moon were made of barbeque spare ribs, would you eat it?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sanot cursing...
Kendall walk
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean Santo cursing
"daaaaaaamn"
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is it me or is weeks literally on top of the plate righ tnow
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right after I read that, I looked up and he fouled a ball off. His momentum carried him on top of the plate. So....yes. At least for me.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Hart's getting his slider over.
Lookin' pretty good. Not quite Marmol-esque though.
In Bo I trust.
by Schwa on Apr 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No one else is Marmolesque!
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sucking...are you unfamiliar with it?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are the Chicago Cubs.
We know nothing but unbridled, glorious success. Are you new?
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
double-pumped and heaved it into CF. Kendall stole 2nd.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He checked the runner at 3rd base, then hurried his throw to 2nd. Bad throw. Kendall lumbered into Fontenot and he was a little shaken up but appears to be fine.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna go with little league.
But expansion works just as well.
In Bo I trust.
by Schwa on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
false, expansion teams actually win championships (marlins, dbacks)
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which catcher is going to get run on all the time again?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm tellin' ya...instant karma is a bitch.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I'll admit...
...that was pretty disgusting.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid...
...move by Soto.
The Brewers were ready to play this series, they had something to prove. The Cubs have been like the walking dead except the juices are flowing with Fukudome.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ohhhhhhhhhh
my goddddd!!
\yes yes
PATHETIC DISGUSTING!!!
by plenz on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for the AAA season to start...
... something to look forward to.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It already did.
You're looking at 'em.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets not insult the iowa cubs here
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, because
you do NOT want to make Les Walrond angry.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha...
Anyone see Lou's face there? Priceless.
In Bo I trust.
by Schwa on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get Murton
behind the plate!
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Look for...
...one of the Cubs to get plunked this inning.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was
similar to an 8 year old little league play/decision
by plenz on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was a little
worried going in that we were exepcting too much too soon from soto
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IT'S TWO GAMES!!!! No one crushes it all season long. Cut 'em some slack!
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell that to the Royals
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are more talented than the Royals.
"The Royals are not a good team." - Al (or something like that)
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know. i'm just messin
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, I know. Still though...ouch. Poor KC.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here...
not to mention the fact that Kendall seems to know the Cubs hitters inside and out. If you notice, whenever he goes out to discuss something with Suppan, they are successful.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How ironic is it...
That we refuse to run on Kendall... yet he is running at will on us?
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a Bach, Beethoven, Mozart compilation
to help carry you away from the depression of Cubs baseball.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like rayyyy....ah, forget it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. YES.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anyone know why derosa was taken out?
was it an injury?
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1 R on 2 BB, 3 SB, 1 E and No Hits
Great.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
meh
0-2 isn't the worst thing....right??
Finally!
by Chanman25 on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster is pitching tomorrow......
0-2?
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if it becomes 0-162...
B/c that could never happen right? PLEASE someone tell me that won't happen!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wont happen
we play the cardinals
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
could be worse, could be 0-3
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I don't mind
that we've lost the first two games-it's HOW we're losing the games that has me very discouraged-it's one thing to lose but to lose and look this bad....
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Opening Day was a close game.
This one is getting a bit out of hand, I can't deny.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When did they
change the games to 6 innings? I thought they were still 9.
by sue369 on Apr 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D-Lee
Sends Kapler to the warning track right in front of the 400 sign. Out.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
?!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After that woeful display of baseball...
I'm changing my avatar until further notice.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not the Cuban logo? he'll save us allllll
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
I am really going to be mad if every game is like this: All batters suck except one (Fukudome last game, Lee this game)
Finally!
by Chanman25 on Apr 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Gabe Kaplar
the band-aid untli cameron can play?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
against lefties, it seems.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
by Mr Snrub on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat Hughes is killing me...
He made Lee and Ramirez's hits seem like they were long gone...
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
I was all ready to type
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Len casper did too
I guess they have to do something to manufacture excitement
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No ne gives a damn about interviewing football players right now
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
Ron is trying to act interested but he's soooo pissed about the game
"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming im not the only one who feels were
going to go down with out a fight here
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i could see it happening, but its really getting frustrating
Finally!
by Chanman25 on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not, sadly
If some of you keep this up, you'll never make it to Memorial Day.
It's a marathon, not a sprint.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen, brother.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assume Not Bruce is a man, although it could be a Brucette. (Horrifying image. Don't touch that one, Santos)
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I BEG YOU
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some things
are better left unseen.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha. Still though, am I right to call you brother? I don't intend to offend.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brother it is
Although there's nothing at all wrong with the sisters, either. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all! Just wanted to be correct. : )
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but once, just once can we look like a decent team in april and not have to rely
on catching up later in the season, how about we start looking like major league players who can hit
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's April 2
Come back to me April 30 and we can talk.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...they've
cashed it in for today no doubt
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Len
announcing the Yosh retirement news from kasey's fanpost.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez
Strokes a mighty pop fly in foul ground near 3rd base. 2 out.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still waiting for Suppan...
to pitch like the "not very good pitcher".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sort of like all
the pregame guys who kept talking about what a "stopper" Lily was
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice A-ram
reaches out and golfs a foul pop up-why don't you just admit you've lost interest?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuk-man Do
Lets see something here....
by Lou In Blue on Apr 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fookie
hit a comebacker to Suppan, who stabbed it nicely and threw to first for the ..... third out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf.....
pretty sad we can't get to suppan!!!you would think he was bob gibson.unreal!!
by goatstew on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
okay, I
think I've reached my pain quotient for today
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting pretty close.
and I'm stuck at work listening to the Brewers announcers!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juuuuuuust a bit outside.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the most part...
him and Jim Powell. They're usually OK, but it's driving me nuts. Talking about the crowd booing, Jim Powell was like, "Gee... I don't like to see Cubs fans unhappy." Wanted to jump through the radio and strangle the mo-fo.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait for it, guys.
Wait for the power of Greg Olsen's vocal chords to lift us to victory...
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, so that's the football player being interviewed.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahaha oh no
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I'm just a fan of crowning artistic achievement in the field of music. : )
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just looking forward to lou's press conference
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll save you the trouble.
Well, you know, uh, uh, well...I mean, yeah, gosh, it was, the kid Tim, Timmy Lilly, it's just, you know, um........any questions?
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and dont forget....the "its early".....
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.
by JB 23 on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes of course, my mistake! I prefer that to Dusty's "dudes" though.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What i want to
know is-how long will it take Lou to start making changes?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It starts at the top.
Change him.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
by Jayo525 on Apr 2, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good grief. You people kill me.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's like the 3rd time you've posed that question
relax.
by bap on Apr 2, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess as long as...
we have more outs to make than we have runs to score we're still ok.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch out for Braun...
...launching one.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 2, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch out for Braun in general, 24/7.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok what did I miss
or do I even want to know
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just a bunch of nothing
crappy game..
Finally!
by Chanman25 on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Runners at 1st and 2nd, nobody out, Braun at the plate, Wuertz on the mound. I don't know how they reached, I'm working on something else.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it gets closer I'll update more frequently.
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by northsider on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
base hits.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the eff
is wrong with our offense
by grathanial on Apr 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing...
it's the other team's pitching and defense that's the problem.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone relax...
remember what Lou told us last year?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that damn heater story
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wuertz pitching
2 base hits in a row, no outs
by BrownE34 on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
make that 3
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wuertz pitches best...
...with guys on base. They've played right into his hands...
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs