Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Thursday 4/3, 1:20 CT
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 9:11 AM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Apr 3, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
It's his first day as Official BCB Photographer, so David sent me several excellent photos taken yesterday.
The Ernie Banks Statue
"Let's Play Two!" (complete with apostrophe)
David's dad, Chihiro "Joe" Sameshima, holds up a sign for Dome, reading "WELCOME TO CHICAGO'S WRIGLEY FIELD, KOSUKE FUKUDOME"
L to R: Dome's interpreter Ryuji Araki, Dome, and Z in RF during BP
Dome greets bleacher fans before Wednesday's game. All photos by David Sameshima.
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Stats are 2007 season stats
Ryan Dempster's last start was, oddly enough, against the Brewers on May 4, 2005, and he went 6.2 innings, allowing 3 earned runs. Only one current Brewer has more than 10 career AB vs. Dempster -- Jason Kendall, who's 12-for-26 against him, all singles, no RBI.
The Cubs are 5-1 vs. Bush in his career, and he had a 7.00 ERA in three starts vs. the Cubs last year (the Cubs won all three). Aramis Ramirez is .316/.381/.632 lifetime vs. Bush with 3 doubles, a HR and 7 RBI.
This Japanese-language article, loosely translated, says that the Cubs have already sold out of Fukudome T-shirts in large and XL sizes.
Finally, Bruce Miles writes that the Cubs are after Carlos Zambrano to improve his diet and fluid intake, particularly during games. Here's an interesting note from that article:
The team also is working with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, which will go as far as analyzing Zambrano's sweat to help determine his nutritional needs.
Did you know that Gatorade had a "Sports Science Institute"? Me either.
Today's game is on WGN and FSN Wisconsin, on the usual radio stations and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version - this link has pitcher stats and splits up)
Also, once again today, an overflow comment thread will automatically post at 2:45 CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Envision two things today
1. A slugfest
2. A beanball war ... Ned Yost has intimated he is none to pleased by the hit by pitches in the first two games ... David Bush pitches aggressively inside to begin with
by MDBNIU on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Prince charges the mound...
just toss a carrot, maybe he'll run and fetch it!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Prince charges the mound
he might gas out forty feet from the rubber.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Humpty Dumpty got hit by a ball
Humpty Dumpty had a big fall
All of Yost's starters and all of Yost's pen
Couldn't get Humpty standing again
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll take more than a carrot
I'd suggest a cheeseburger.
Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 3, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, he's a vegetarian, remember???
Maybe a Boca burger with sprouts.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smothered with...
cheese sauce.
Or is he vegan too?
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite honestly...
...I don't blame him for being a little pissed, and I am a little surprised they didn't toss at someone when they were up big yesterday.
At some point, they are going to have to send a message back, whether it is today or another day.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Cubs plunked Rickie Weeks and Prince Fielder, two of the young cornerstones of the Brewers. Ned Yost is old school in the same manner that Sweet Lou is. Rest assured Milwaukee will send a return message to the Cubs and members of the lineup. It might be today given that this is getaway day. The other fuel to the fire is that I think Milwaukee is sick and tired of hearing how the Cubs are superior, and how they crashed and burned the second half of 2007.
by MDBNIU on Apr 3, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no question...
...the Brewers were mentally ready for this series and they are playing like it. They have motivation to show everyone they are a good team, and last year was a fluke.
Coming off winning the division, the Cubs simply don't have that same motivation as of yet. I don't use that as an excuse, but the veterans are not mentally sharp right now and they know its a long season.
One thing I will say, it will not behoove the Cubs to fall behind the Brewers by a wide margin again this year. If the Brewers can keep Sheets healthy and get any kind of pitching from their other starters and their pen, they will win their share of games. I am very impressed with their hitters, and they will score runs in bunches this year. Braun is a guy who is really turning into a monster and he has a great approach at the plate.
As always, it will be an interesting year.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
In response to the "plunking" comment above, does anyone think Weeks and Fielder were hit on purpose?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't think so...
Weeks simply leans over the plate and it's going to happen. Wood had a lot more things to worry about than to hit Weeks in the 9th inning of a tie game. As for Prince? That's possible, but I see no real hard evidence to support why it would happen...
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not yesterday, but...
I think Wood hit Weeks on purpose Opening Day to return the favor on DeRosa.
Not that there's anything wrong with that...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 3, 2008 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree.
You're going to hit someone on purpose leading off the 9th in a 0-0 game? Not likely. The ball was wet and conditions were awful. It just got away from Kerry.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
Add on top of that my memory of Wood coming into games earlier in his career and struggling with control/hitting people way too often. It's one thing if Howry comes in and that happens but Woody is especially wild sometimes on the first batter.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
disagree though.....
After he hit Weeks Monday he had pretty damn good control from what I remember.....I honestly think it was to deliver a message and just let the inning get away from him from there....
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on Apr 3, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IF and that's a big if....
what you're saying is true, though I don't think it is. If Wood is throwing at batters in a 0-0 game in the 9th inning, he is doing it on his own accord and should not be tolerated from your closer.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont see
why Wood would want to hit Weeks who can steal a base in a 0-0 tie in the 9th.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he didn't....
Just seems fishy that he didn't have any problems hitting his spots after that first pitch...
Remember he's oid school boys....probably thought he could work his way around it without any problems...
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on Apr 3, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He shows excellent control all spring
- Our second baseman got hit earlier
- Their second baseman is at the plate
- Ball was NOT thrown up and in, it was just in
- Wood is a warrior + Brewers are top rival for the division = opportunity to send message
- Wood is definitely warming up to the closer mentality, he's always been intimidating
The only person that knows for sure is Wood and of course he'd never say he did if he did. I'm just saying my assessment of the circumstantial evidence is that he did do it on purpose. And more importantly, if you're the type of fan that feels there is a place in baseball for throwing inside and the occasional HBP, he did it the right way.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 3, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They weren't hit on purpose
But, that's irrelevant. I am sure that Lou and the Cub hitters recognize that they stand excellent chance of seeing payback. The fairness of the retailation doesn't enter into these things.
MPH73, I agree 100% with your points. Ben Sheets and Yovani Gallardo have the probability of forming one of the best 1-2 punches in baseball. They stay healthy to go along with that lineup and look out National League. The Brewers achilles heel is going to be that bullpen though. They need to hope that Soloman Torres and Dave Riske can give them tons of effective innings or otherwise they have a big problem brewing.
by MDBNIU on Apr 3, 2008 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if such payback were to occur
I'm not sure the Cubs would take too much offense to it, unless said pitches are above the shoulders.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially
if we can convert said baserunners into runs.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
...but that is besides the point Al. When you have your better players getting hit for any reason, it is really difficult for a manager to sit by and say "that's ok".
It's all about protecting your players, and with how these situations work, it is going to be very difficult for the Brewers to simply chalk it up to circumstance.
Depending on how strongly Yost feels about it, he will either instruct his pitcher to hit a certain Cub player regardless of the score, or he will tell Fielder and Weeks - "we will respond to both of you being hit, but I am not guaranteeing it will be today, depending on the game situation."
I don't know when they play again, but I would lean towards someone getting nailed today.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm setting the over/under
on plunked Cub batters today at 2.
I say once one team gets a lead, Lee and Dome are going to get plunked.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does everyone think there'll be a beanball war?
That seems pretty stupid to start three games into the season.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Ned Yost is a hothead.
I personally don't think there will be one, but if anyone would start this crap early in the season, it would be Yost. Him and the Brewers are still pissed about last year, and I could see them "making a statement" by doing something like that.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right about Yost.
But I can't believe he'd be that stupid.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is it fair?
Why is is fair that Cub pitchers can hit Brewers batters all series long, probably unintentionally, but if a brewer pitcher hits a cub, it's a beanball?
Ned Yost is a hothead, but there seems to be some hypocrisy in your statements.
by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody said it's "fair."
In fact, Al's post questioned why Yost would want to nail any Cubs intentionally.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't they already retaliate?
After Weeks was hit twice on Monday, didn't they hit DeRosa in the back?
"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 3, 2008 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can have a wild pitch
and bean Yost in the dugout
by miamicanes on Apr 3, 2008 9:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Ned Yost is the Cubs' most valuable asset. The Brewers are 4 games worse with that numbskull in the dugout. Hit Mike Maddux. Dude is waaaaayyyy too good at scouting opposing pitchers.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has help
Greg and Mike talk frequently and compare notes on oppossing teams Only their own teams are off limits.
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 3, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano..
Can't believe that Piniella gave Soriano only 2 games and 8 at-bats before switching him back to leadoff. For $136 million he should give him at least 10-15 games. Besides it's still vvveeerrryyy early in the season.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
by ronsanto10 on Apr 3, 2008 9:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course, if Lou had waited any longer
you'd have been bleating about him being stubborn and not making changes soon enough. He recognized a problem and is trying to fix it.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But 2 (TWO) games????
Not long enough trial period. Soriano is a head case.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
by ronsanto10 on Apr 3, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Lou...
...just likes changing things up when the team is not performing, and let's face it, they played yesterday like they were half asleep.
It's like the hockey coach who may pull the goalie when the team is not going well. It's not always the goalies fault, but it can sometimes wake up the team from a funk.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A new man...
I've had an epiphany that I must share with my BCB brethren.
It is April 3rd and two games in to the season and about 18 hours ago, I was on the verge of a complete Cubs-induced breakdown. I was making a complete ass of myself on yesterday's game thread, I'm pretty sure Sue and some others wanted to strangle me! I was even sent home from work for the day because no one wanted to be around me!
I believe a number of factors contributed to this extreme letdown including lack of sleep and personal stress, but I believe I have pin-pointed the exact reason for my problem. Last year got me so hungry for more, my lofty expectations for this season were about to boil over by opening day and anything less than a perfect start would be a letdown.
When the less-then-perfect start came to fruition, as did the onslaught of Brewers fans in my face about winning two in a row, I kinda snapped. The sky was most definitely falling.
But now that I've relaxed myself, I realize the sky is most definitely NOT falling. There's plenty of time left and perhaps I should "ration my passion" instead of placing it all on every pitch.
So, in a nutshell, I apologize to everyone who had to read my venomous tripe yesterday, you'll have one less negative whiner to deal with on gamedays...
Let's go out and get 'em today. I have a good feeling about Dempster.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 9:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought everyone...
...got over this type of behavior in 2004, after the expectations of the year before and the way the season ended? Sigh. I guess every new generation of Cubs fans have to deal with the taste-of-success phenomenon. Here's to getting over it ~early~ in the season. - TL
by timlacy on Apr 3, 2008 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy I forgot Al has extra tix from time to time
I should try to be less crabby on this board in case I need to call in a favor some day.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
Want two for today? I still have them.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish, but I live in Madison and I work 9-5. Also just bought a house and am getting married.
But I would welcome the chance when I get a couple days of freedom...
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 3, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
I knew they have one. In college I did a fair bit of physiology researched and entertained the idea of someday working for the Gatorade guys. I think it'd be a pretty sweet job (and yes, I could've said, "sweat" job, but I didn't).
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
by Mr Snrub on Apr 3, 2008 9:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
does anyone else
hate calling him dome?
he wants to be called kosuke and that is it, just like everyone calls another particular other japanese player ichiro, and thats it
by grathanial on Apr 3, 2008 9:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually think he's said he wants to be called...
Dome. I could be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure he likes that nickname.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome.... that's quicker to type!
Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 3, 2008 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
That was his nickname in Japan, and he has said he prefers it. Haven't we discussed this before?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me...
...we're going to be explaining this all year. grathanial, we have a devout Japanese baseball fan, dragonsfanatic, who's been posting here fairly regularly for several months now, and he has has confirmed that "Dome" is Dome's preferred sobriquet.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the people...
...who don't like the nickname forget it's pronounced Doh-Mey rather than Dome like the Capitol Dome. Of course the former is better than the latter. - TL
by timlacy on Apr 3, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry!
i did not know that, my apologies
by grathanial on Apr 3, 2008 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
well i just remember hearing yesterday that in japan the surname comes first, so his name would be fukudome kosuke, which is why ichiro is one the back of his jersey and not suzuki
by grathanial on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is 100% incorrect.
Fukudome's surname is "Fukudome". His given name is "Kosuke".
Ichiro wears "ICHIRO" for marketing purposes. His surname is "Suzuki".
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yellon ftw..!
n/t
Chicks dig the long ball
by Will23 on Apr 3, 2008 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
funny that's now
t/n
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 3, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok thanks
i get burned everytime i say something lol, so i am just going to keep my mouth shut from now on lol
by grathanial on Apr 3, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't run away
just because you've been corrected a few times. It bruises the ego, but it's not personal. Just do your best to make the most informed points you can.
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 3, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man are you kidding me?
I'm a doormat around here. My opinions are horrible and I'm wrong all the time. I dont take the comebacks as threats or hate, I take them as knowledge. No one here knows everything (maybe Deep Goat) but there is no way in hell everyone here will or should get along. I've stuck to my opinion knowing it's wrong. I'm not going to budge becuase someone tells me to.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah granthanial, think on the bright side!
At least you're not Keystone!!!! :) j/k
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure
I am in the same boat as you Keystone. I am here to learn and the best way to do that is throw out what I think from time to time and let those who know more tell me why I am wrong so that I can be right in the future. The future has yet to occur, but I am still hopeful.
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I'm doing here. I've been a Cubs for 20 some years. But I haven't been a knowledgeable Cubs fan for 20 some years.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Case in point
I thought spring training mattered for something up until this year
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it does
just not on the official record.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and yesterday i
toyed with the thought of a balanced line up moving a power hitter to a 6 or 7 spot just to realize that batter would be pitched around every time....duh
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, remember...
Some people are going to disagree and have valid arguments on both sides. There are things that are matters of opinions, not about being right or wrong. I just expect people to be civilized when they disagree.
by Fraggin Judge on Apr 3, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
and when people throw out new ideas, I enjoy reading them. I may not agree with them or think they are realistic, BUT, I enjoy reading them. When Keystone proposed a balanced batting order placing power hitters throughout the lineup about every 2 batters, I actually liked the idea. Of course you're going to be pitched around... BUT putting runners on base isn't such a bad thing. I'm not advocating the lineup... but it is an interesting perspective.
It's like moneyball out in Oakland (although they don't adhere to it as much as people think). It was a wacko strategy that just happened to get the A's back into the thick of things with a mediocre payroll (at best). Who knows what the next idea will be?
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the only way the Cubs could pull off that balanced order is if Zambrano or Maqruis were pitching. The hitters might get pitched around but marquis and Z can swing the bat.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yesterday was painfull.
Fortunately, I couldn't watch it, but I subjected myself to listening to Pat and Ron all day.
Mistakes all over the place, that scream lack of concentration and half-hearted effort. Even some of the put-outs across the diamond were bad throws, where D-Lee got pulled off the bag and had to apply a tag.
Hopefully, Lou ripped them a new one and they come out wanting to win today. Would be interesting to see if Blanco gets the start today, after Soto's dismal performance behind the plate yesterday.
One thing we got going for us is that we're starting a righty (The Brewers absolutely destroy left-handed pitching... to the tune of .288 last year). However, that righty is Ryan Dempster, making his first start in quite some time.
I'll be at the park today, but the last time I saw De,mpster start (A few Aprils ago vs the Reds), the results were bad.
All I can say is Go Cubs Go! Let's get our 1st W!
Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 3, 2008 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All I know is that ...
The Tigers are one of 2 teams picked to win their division. Lost 2 at home to the Royals.
The Phillies are one of 2 teams picked to win their division. Lost 2 to the Nationals.
Trevor Hoffman got lit up in the 9th for 4 to take the loss yesterday.
D Backs closer gave up walk off 3 run HR to take the loss yesterday vs. the Reds.
I don't think those teams think their season is over already. True, we all want the Cubs to get off to a great start, as ALL teams want to do. If today was August 1 and we're 10 games under and 12 games out, then worry. I agree, they look pretty lousy right now, but they'll get going.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 3, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Trevor Hoffman done, though?
He's getting old. He blew key saves in the pennant race last year. I wonder if the Padres are going to be hurting at closer by the end of this year.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Gwynn Jr knocked him and the Padres out of it last year
That made for a great story, if anyone ever came across it on ESPN. As Tony Jr. grew up following around Trevor everyday in San Diego as a little kid... they were best buds. And Tony Jr. is still embraced by the San Diego owners, who treat him like their own son. That at-bat last year, was win-win and lose-lose for everyone in the Gwynn-San Diego family. .
Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 3, 2008 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Yes, Trevor has seen better days and he is surely in the twilight of his great career. I was basically trying to say that the sky is not falling in SD, Phoenix, or Detroit, and it isn't here. I'm sure the Padres would like to get another stud closer, but he saved 42 of 49 opportunities last year, that's still not too shabby. Valverde for AZ was 47 of 54. For all the slamming fans did of Dempster, he was 28 of 31. Wood will probably (hopefully) be as successful this year. I have always been of the mindset that the games you win in April and May you don't have to win in September. That being said, two games in, if we win today, we'll be 1-2 and at the most 1 game out. with 159 to play. I still like our chances lol
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 3, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kerry Wood
Until Kerry Wood demonstrates A) health and B) effectiveness in the closer role he is an open question mark. Hopefully he is physically and mentally up the challenge.
by MDBNIU on Apr 3, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
I aaaalmost felt sorry for him last night. Tough to see a guy go through that.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The funny thing
is that he got the first 2 outs and was 1-2 on Cruz and gave up a teensy weensy walk. Then the Astros back with 2 more hits before Berkman's bomb. How typical that is to give up a walk in the 9th, even though there were 2 out already, and it comes back to nip your keister.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 3, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was sad!
I turned it on with the runners on then BOOM! I had no idea until the announcer said Hoffman had 2 out s and no one on that Hoffman had created that situation. I remember him doing this a few times late last year...
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No such thing
as a teensy weensy walk.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks lose games
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree on the teensy weensy walk
I threw that in there knowing how those burn you time after time. It's funny how everyone that watches baseball or has played at any level knows this, and yet the pitchers still nibble, unless their control is so off that game it doesn't matter. Giving the other team a gift baserunner is playing with fire at any time.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 3, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was gonna buy a fukudome large shirt too...
Finally!
by Chanman25 on Apr 3, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe our Japanese correspondent could enlighten me...
is there a market for replica Japanese team jerseys? I thought it would be cool to get Dome's Dragons jersey.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Try...
... the Yakyu Shop.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 3, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually had...
...a co-working Cubs fan ask me this morning when the Bears report to camp.
C'mon now...you can't tell me that debating Grossman/Orton is more fun than our 0-2 start! >8)
by Shawon O Meter on Apr 3, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Better debate:
Why is Lovie Smith being sent out to scout players, when he can't even identify the best players on his own roster?
Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 3, 2008 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took the words
right out of my keyboard! :)
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 3, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean... seriously.
A year ago, he starts off his new contract by running his Defensive Coordinator, QB Coach, and D-Line Coach out of town, because they don't see eye-to-eye.
Then, he demotes Alex Brown in favor of a pass rush specialist (Mark Anderson), and signs Adam friggin Archuletta.
By the end of the year, his former DC, and QB Coach are on their way to the post-season... Alex Brown is starting again (and making the defense a better unit for it), and Archuletta is riding the pine, just like he did in Washington.
Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 3, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took the words
right out of my keyboard! :)
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 3, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry is available now
"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 3, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't want any pure talent
We'll settle for Brandon friggin Lloyd
Cubs 2008
Home (0-2) | Road (0-0) | 1-Run Games (0-1) | Extra Innings (0-1)
Updated on April 2, 2008
by SackMan on Apr 3, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
The funny part is that Friggin is probably his given middle name
"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 3, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ack! It's my avatar doppleganger!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great minds think alike...
or for themselves....you choose.
"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 3, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't one of you
have an Evil Moustache (tm)?
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean like this?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's more Porn Star.
I'm thinking this:
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys realize this is the game thread
These pics are pretty big....
by LT on Apr 3, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only 200kb for the Maddux
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the one I'm sporting for a Comedy show I'm doing
Scary huh?
Hot Beans in Love
Stats spelled backwards is statS!
by digitalbenjamin on Apr 3, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck today at the game BCB'ers
Wish I was there.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 10:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there and I'm already fired up...
Needless to say, we need a win.
"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 3, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy!
I was ALMOST talked into going today. I hope I dont regret not making the trip.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The wife
has to win sometimes. It keeps them happy and by giving up this game, you will be able to go to more in the future. In five years of marriage I learned quickly that small sacrifices (a Cubs game is not a small sacrifice though) go a long, long way
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She loves that damn Olive Garden
And she probably wouldnt jhave minded. I already took a day and a half this week and I like to give my boss more than a 3 hour heads up haha. I got a 9 game tix pack already I have to account for so I need to choose my days wisely. Dont you all worry I'll be out there anough that you'll all be sick of me!
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it totally inappropriate to...
Post that I have one extra bleachers ticket in this thread? I already posted over at the ticket exchange but its very short notice and I thought I'd try this thread. Email my phone at lachman (at) tmail (dot) com...
If this is not appropriate, I do apologize!
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 3, 2008 11:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
of course not
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool...thanks
You want the ticket? haha
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 3, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean I guess its not. I dont know the rules around here but I dont see why you cant. I didnt even know about the tix exchange threads til I read it on a main thread. I'd ratehr see ya try and move it and not waste it.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take it . . .
if I could teleport my way down there from Minneapolis.
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's the day.
Bats have been in a coma (except for D-Lee, Dome, and one or two others) but today's the day we break out the lumber. And call me crazy, but I have a good feeling about Dempster today. I did not have a good feeling about Lilly yesterday (probably because of Vegas) and the first pitch of the game proved my suspicions correct. I think Dempster gets us on track today, along with the offense, Soriano included. Back in the leadoff spot today, I'm predicting two hits minimum. I'll be in Section 211 if anyone is around.
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
by ctcoff99 on Apr 3, 2008 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BRING YOUR BROOMS!
Also, Yost is going to plunk Lee or Fukudome in the 1st or 2nd inning and get the umps to warn both teams. Then when Lou retaliates he and Dumpster will both get suspended... I don't know if this is the best strategy, Cubs might do better without Dumpster pitching...
by I_Bleed_Beer on Apr 3, 2008 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a Brewers fan, I take it?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
laughable
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't you be in school?
Or are you cutting algebra class to troll message boards?
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a long season
talk all you want my friend. No hating here.
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of sweeps
Is Detroit going to get swept by KC today? The Sox by the Tribe?
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's April... not Sept
Remember that.
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 3, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldnt you learn
to keep quiet after two games TWO GAMES. Youre team bombed in the last 130 games of the season last year.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Apr 3, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have lost
both games that i have watched
i will not be able to watch most of today game as i will be in class, so maybe i am just bad luck and they will win when i dont watch
by grathanial on Apr 3, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've felt this way
MANY times. Believe me, it isn't us.
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
I'm looking for a big game from Dempster. Think he's eager to show that he belongs as a starter coupled with the fact he wants to get the first Cubs win of the season.
...then again I expect a big day from Pie yesterday.
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I second that emotion...
I thought Dempster looked alright in the spring training, and I actually feel better about him going today then I did about Lilly yesterday. Here's hoping.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Demp actually has a HUGE opportunity here.
If he turns in a quality start and helps the Cubs stop the bleeding, he'll bolster his case in the court of public opinion regarding whether he deserves to be in the starting rotation. I know it's only one game, but doing so would be a pretty big feather in his cap (which is blue, by the way...red 'C" on it...perhaps you're familar?).
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
We need to stop the bleeding because we know who takes the mound next. *GULP*
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Rich Hill, right?
Yeah, there's some uncertainty there given his spring but, if I'm reading baseball-reference.com correctly, Rich went 1-0 in three starts against the Astros last season with 3.32 ERA. He should be OK...um, I think.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im way more worried about who takes the mound on Friday then tomorrow. **hoping the bats come out**
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 3, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er...
I was talking about Marquis, just had my days mixed up. :)
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weather
I'm in Denver, whats the forecast for today?
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WBBM Newstime: 12:29
Today is a high of 52 with rain showers in the early evening. Few showers in the afternoon. 70% chance of rain tonight.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh...
and it feels a lot colder than the temperature on account of the 13-18mph wind. I'm sure it won't be any better at the park. Anyone know if the wind is blowing in or out? From the direction on weather.com it says the wind is coming from the east...
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, every time you do this...
...I hear that WBBM theme music in my head.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far
I've seen about 5 minutes of the first two games. Damn work! Not that I've missed much, apparently. We do have a TV here and I hope to watch a few minutes here and there of today's game.
"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman
by danimal15 on Apr 3, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nats put 5 up in the top of the 1st against Phils
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they're on a rampage
must be nice to start the season that way.
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Pedro is on the DL
Mets need pitching . . .
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno straight up for Reyes!
Go get him, Jimbo!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, wait...he's not a pitcher.
OK, OK, fine...Marquis and Cedeno straight up. Make it happen!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God Paul Harvey is over. Bring on pregame
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 3, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT
Again, stuck in Denver but have the biggest craving to watch this game with a face full of Lou Malnati's deep dish. Is it lunch time yet? :)
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
stuck in denver...
or living in denver permanently?
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Living in Denver
Work took me out here and I will presumably be here for a while. I get back to Chicago about twice a year.
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darn...
though it's a great city. Just missing Wrigley and deep dish... I've been there a couple times to visit my client and enjoyed it quite a bit. Actually a lot of younger people are relocating there these days because it's got a lot going for it.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems to be
a nice mixture of weather and people. Foods nothing to write home about, thus my annual trips back to Chicago for Lou's.
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
break up the royals.
:)
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Apr 3, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those who aren't listening. we have lineups...
Brewers
Weeks 2b
Gwynn cf
Fielder 1b
Braun lf
Hall 3b
Hart rf
Hardy ss
Bush p
Kendall c
Cubs
Soriano lf
Theriot ss
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Fukudome rf
DeRosa 2b
Soto c
Pie cf
Dempster p
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How appropriate
if Sori teed off first AB.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he did that,
he will never hit anywhere else in the order. EVER.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weak Lou.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont care who bats where
as long as the result is a win. Screw personal stats and at bats for the star players. This is a team game.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uecker and Powell on Brewer Radio Network
talking about how awesome Wayne Messmer is. "Best in baseball," they say. Damn right...
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for the national anthem or...
other duties?
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I do hear he makes a mean raspberry margarita.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
National Anthem.
They were talking about trying to get him up to Milwaukee to sing it.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm honestly scared of that brewer lineup
When we had Kendall he batted 2nd! I think the great "Ryan Dempster returns to the rotation" experiment is in for a major setback today.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 3, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Sports Science Institute. . .
is actually located in Barrington. It looks like any other office park, except for the big Gatorade sign out front. I've seen commercials for it that make it look really cool inside, though.
by TheNextCubsVoice on Apr 3, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barrington, Illinois?
That happens to be where I grew up.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that Barrington.
I forget what road it's actually on, I was just driving past there once to go to a high school soccer game. But the real news is that Z might finally try to drink some water during a game. I've been waiting for that news for a while.
by TheNextCubsVoice on Apr 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On West Main St.
across from BHS (unless they've moved it in the last 8 years).
by stellasiri on Apr 3, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go, folks...
LET'S GO CUBBIES.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First pitch from Dempster is...
a strike, and we're underway!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean Weeks didn't homer? What a loser!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Northsider...
I did read your message last night... I don't know anybody out in Cali as far as broadcasting goes... my contacts are all on the east coast (mostly at ESPN). What are you interested in getting into?
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball broadcasting mostly, with some news on the side to pay bills.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did Dempster scrawl in the dirt?
Anyone know? Just curious.
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 3, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Lord have mercy"?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
muahaha!
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 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Luke, I am yer father, eh?"
>8)
by Shawon O Meter on Apr 3, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay, that wins.
+1
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 3, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably
Dave Bush stinks.
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
is hunching his shoulders up and "popping" a lot.
Walk to Weeks on 3-2
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
popping as in, when you take big breath and then let your shoulders quickly drop
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does it like 3 times before every pitch.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks lose games
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gwynn
just dropped a flare onto the stripe down the left field line. Runners at 2nd and 3rd with nobody out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
correction: it was about 2 inches inside the line
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
our pitching sure is looking good...
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Geez"
n/t
It's here, it's here, it's finally here!
by flachimesa on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry...
....Dempster did this all the time as a closer. He'll walk Fielder and then get a triple play.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone catch
how happy ron was yesterday talking about dairy queen lol
by Kchance on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
said he used to get 5 scoops haha
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i couldnt help but laugh
he kept saying i love dairy queen lol. i love ronnie
by Kchance on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
what the hell was that?
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Veggie Fielder
Flies to Fukudome in right, the runner tags up and the throw comes in. Weeks bowls over Soto completely. The ball goes back to the wall, and Gwynn comes in. Dempster's "throw" to Soto sailed over his head into the infield.
2-0 Brewers
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clean, legal play
by Weeks, but Soto was just kind of standing in front of the baseline. Weeks could have run past him but....chose not to. He also kinda put his arms up.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This could get ugly...
and there is no love lost between these two clubs...
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
POOP
Lieber might get a few innings in today.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anyome find fielder's uniform
ridiculous? his pants are 10 x with them hicked up below the knee
WAKE ME UP WHEN THE SEASON STARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by cubsluver22 on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grounder
from Braun, 2 out. Apparently they're charging Fukudome with an error that allowed Gwynn to score. Kind of a tough call.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy, that is pretty crappy to charge Fukudome with an error on that. Soto can't catch it IF HE'S BEING SHOVED ONTO HIS ASS!
Replay: Weeks dropped his shoulder and used his elbow to push Soto down.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brenly wondered aloud
if that was retribution for all the HBPs yesterday.
Hmm.
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 3, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers have something...
...to prove, and they are playing like it.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have
seen better play from Little League players I coached.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
by Tekboy on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is brutal. Absolutely brutal.
The Brewers just aren't leaving guys on base. Pray for offense.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, did Weeks used to play football? lol
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
by Walker71421 on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
soto is a big boy
hard to imagine weeks leveling soto. im at work cant see the game
by Kchance on Apr 3, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fookie's throw pulled Soto to the 3rd base side of the plate, and he was up the line and a little bit inside the stripe. Just as Weeks approached, Soto put his left leg down to "block" the line. It was at that point that Weeks just obliterated him.
Again, clean play, but Weeks could have simply ran past him if he wanted, Soto wasn't blocking the basepath that much. Was trying to make sure he didn't get the ball.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the point of
spring training when they start the season this flat and unprepared?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
struck out Hall. To the bottom of the inning, 2-0 Brewskis.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well,
at least we can all take solace in the fact that we are facing dave bush.
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thought the same yesterday
against Suppan yet he looked like Cy Young
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
weird inning
yes another one
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, oh
I hear the booing and some people having a brain aneurysm because of it.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 3, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
face it
this team is mediocre at best!!
nice start.............3 out after 3!!
game over
by plenz on Apr 3, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you're so damn confident so you care to make a wager on todays game?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys I just dont get
When you buy a lotter ticket and you dont win on the 1st three numbers you scratch off do you throw the card out without scratchign the rest of the numbers? WTF
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i look for a hbp this inning.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto does not
look like he's ready to be a starting catcher in teh majors
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He looked ready last year
could it have something to do with the fact that last year he was fighting for the spot, whereas this year he is trying not to lose the spot?
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
I still dont get Lou's decision making Dempster a starter. I didn't trust the guy to go 1 inning let alone 6 or more.
by Palmdale24 on Apr 3, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seconded. Much rather have Leiber.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
that was pathetic
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ha.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alfonso Soriano
leads off, runs the count to 2-0 before he sends a high fly ball to right down the line that Hart leaps for but it gets into the seats.
Fouled back strike 2. With a 2-2 count, Alfonso checked his swing on a Ohmanesque 40-foot curve that bounced to the catcher. Only to chase a low and away pitch he had no business swinging at. Strike 3. 1 out
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is, he laid off a crappy curve only to swing at an equally crappy pitch.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo.
I'm taking to booing you and those like you.
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hi Sue
btw, the game's over. so let's reconvene at around 4pm...
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sheesh no kidding
If it gets too bad I'll start a new fanpost.
by sue369 on Apr 3, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is hard to watch.
Let's get something going boys.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
A guy can't go to Taco Bell without worries of the Cubs trailing after the first inning!
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not just trailing, but literally getting beat up.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers are
young, talented and hungry...the Cubs look old, flat and disinterested-this is like a Dusty team
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah yeah yeah
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bust out...
...the "fire" sauce, dood!
by Shawon O Meter on Apr 3, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
flies to center. 2 down.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed with hopeless
and only 7 more years
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
by plenz on Apr 3, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your mom must
have given up on you at an early age to have an attitude like you do. hahaha
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Will I ever stop dropping my baby on his head? Eh, it's hopeless."
j/k
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Careful
Might turn out to be a sox fan if you keep that up! :)
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
teeheeheee
Please keep the comedy coming fellas, we may need it. Domo arigato.
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 3, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha i'm just messing with the guy. Doesnt seem he'll give Soriano any chance at all.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's about time
that we opened OUR can of Whoopass!
Let's go Cubs!
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by BigJohnAZ on Apr 3, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how can you say that?
Soriano was great last year even after an injury and everyone is jumpin on the hating soriano bandwagon. Get a grip its only the third game.
by Palmdale24 on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you are arguing with a fair weather fan......its pointless
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if we criticize
bad play that automatically makes us fair weather fans?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
I'm sure you've never had 3 bad days in a row.
you guys are more like beating a dead horse. It's alm,ost like you're rooting for Soriano to play bad so you can celebrate it on these threads.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
calling him great last year
is a big stretch...mediocre on base-lots of strikeouts-very few steals ans shaky defensively
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pride of Sacramento
(Derrek Lee) works to a 3-2 count (Bush's 2nd of the inning). Grounder to short, 6-3, Cubs go 1-2-3 in the 1st. 2-0 Brewskis
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The canned encarnation of the 2008 brewers
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs would have just as good a chance with the original 1908 lineup
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey man, they were world champs!!!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(just in case anyone forgot)
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster goes back to work
First pitch grounder to Aramis, 5-3, 1 out.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
has retired 4 in a row, believe it or not. Hardy makes it 5 with a fly ball to Kosuke.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Obvious
It's time to lay blame where it's due and it is absolutely due for Soriano. I don't care about the cold weather, I don't care about where he hits in the lineup, I don't care where he plays defense. The fact of the matter is, for the past two seasons, he has NOT been ready to hit at the major league level coming out of ST. Period. The blame can be passed around to whomever you'd like but at the end of the day, it belongs squarely on his shoulders. He is responsible for getting himself in shape phyiscally and mentally for the start of the season and he has NOT done so as a Cub.
No, he won't struggle all year and he'll obviously have peaks and valleys as the season progresses, but the fact of the mattter remains he is NOT ready to play right now and that is very, very disturbing to say the least.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.
by krummy12 on Apr 3, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Obvious
It's time to relax because it's fracking April 3rd.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
preach brother.
n/t
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by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, how many games does one need to way
before it is fair to become frustrated?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*wait
Computer gurus, give us an edit button.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They already did. It's called Preview.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose your right.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
useless, useless.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen
how can we not be frustrated if we get swept at home to start the season and look badly doing it?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because we haven't been swept yet.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm frustrated...
There's a difference between being frustrated and calling for our best player's head.
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by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its a TEAM game
You wanna lay blame then blame Milwaukee for playing better than the Cubs.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laughable
Quit coddling him. Trust me, he's a man, he can take the criticism of his brutal early start. And it's deserved.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.
by krummy12 on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excuses
You can continue to use the calendar as an excuse but quite frankly, that is old and tired. Perhaps you don't feel that any particular game is more important than the other, but by August, you will be the one looking back saying that if the Cubs had only started out better....blah, blah, blah.
If you're not ready to start the season, fine by me. I'm not in panic mode about anything, including Soriano, but you've got to call him out when appropriate and NOW is appropriate.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.
by krummy12 on Apr 3, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Battlestar Galactica fan?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Bush
lines out to D-Lee at 1st. A 1-2-3 inning for Dempster and here comes Ramirez, Fukudome, and DeRosa in the 2nd.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that sounds like a good lineup to face...
eat your heart out DeRo!
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud Light ad idea:
"We make sandwich, I am meat!" - Dusty Baker standing in between Neifi Perez and Jose Macias.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes me laugh everytime
"We make sandwich, I am meat!" Marketing geniuses
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have this feeling
If we can just have one breakout inning we will get the hitting going.
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got here...
Wow...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, me too.
I thought the BCB 2.0 had a built-in negativity shield
The Negativity Shield is down! The Shield is down!
Vote for experience -- Woody for closer 2008!
by mlf on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-Ram walks
Alrighty now... let's get it goin!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
#16 Aramis
Walks on a 3-2 count. Bases are 33% clogged for Kosuke
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And remember...
you can't clog home plate.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hence the 33 instead of 25
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke!
Fuk-in A he's got a nice swing
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is actually the most clever pun on his last name I've seen yet. The rest are horribly lame. Kudos!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have
gone to the game. I have a feeling this thread will end in Cub fans vs Cub fans.....
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and that's somehow different than the other two games? : )
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea but if
i was at the game i wouldnt have to read all this.....
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many years did we sign fukudome for?
?
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the Cubs can get it going here
I'm getting awful sick of these of the Brewers fans here at school. The funny thing is that I just don't hate the Brewers like I hate the Cards and the Sox. We're like baseball terrorists to these people up here.
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it like this for anyone else?
When the other team gets a lead off walk I think they will score, when we do I worry we wont score? lol
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
KOSUKE FUKUDOME
Has a RIDICULOUSLY good eye. He let one go that probably 90% of hitters would swing at, inside corner, looks like a strike, but it's called a ball. Nice.
He then goes opposite field and Braun misplays it! Over his head! Ramirez to 3rd, and Kosuke to 2nd!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do love Fukudome.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Braun
in left field!
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but not at the plate.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fooooooooooooooooookuuuuuuuuuuu.....
Domaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you captian obvious...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
good to have you back Santos!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun
took the worst possible angle to that. Had to completely change directions and got himself turned around. Nice carrying liner by Fukudome.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a tougher play...
...than it looks, especially with it slicing away from you.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats not the last time that will happen this year.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's too early to say this
for sure but I think we're going ti be calling fukodome our best player
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Careful, you almost said something positive.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
misjudged the bounce
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
Grounds to third base, eats up Hall. 2-1 Brewkis, Fookie to 3rd!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Hey!
The first non home run of the year!
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ole!
Bill Hall...who's next?
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now folks...
but that's two breaks in a row...
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's about time we get some breaks though
I won't complain
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The combo
of Braun's inexperience in LF and a tough LF to play anyways helped us out a lot there.
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i like the new name
and the quote that very few people here probably got the reference on
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brewers defense
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
knocks on wood
clunk clunk
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get it
cause there's holes in the cheese... just like their defense
by Lou In Blue on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly by Soto.
2-2 Tie Game.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brings up GeoSoto
Drives to DEEP center field, back, back, Gwynn catches it on the warning track, Fukudome tags, tie ballgame! 1 out.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BB: "Wind blowing in is the only thing that kept that ball in the ballpark." Probably right, if the wind's blowing out that ball is gone to dead center.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
audio link
does anyone have an audio link for the game? I live in Hawaii and they don't have WGN on their cable package out here.
by bamix1 on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GO WARRIORS!
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone here has it
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SF
Gone on most days...easily!
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought we didn't like him catching!!
n/t
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never said that he is my fantasy catcher
by miamicanes on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, you didn't say that
but others were! I love him and I'm psyched about the PCL MVP from 2007! I just wish people would be a little patient...
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That ball was crushed...
...by Soto. Yesterday, its gone by plenty.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Ronnie just said yesterday that Soto Sac Fly would have been on the Green Monster err Restaurant. Gotta love it!
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just about to comment on that
"THE GREEN MONSTER" does ronny think we're in boston? :)
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tie game
soto has been hitting the ball hard.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Felix the Cat, er, Pastry
Comes up with DeRoYoHero on 1st and 1 out. Grounds it up the middle and a diving Hardy can't get it! Runners @ 1 and 2 with 1 out!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto looks solid with the bat
but shaky defensively
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With our strikeout-loving pitching staff, I think I can live with that as he grows more comfortable behind the plate.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Dempster
is such a dangerous hitter that the Brewers must conference on the mound before facing him.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
is showing bunt. Pops the first one way up, terrible form, dropped the head of the bat. Come on Ryan. If you're going to be a SP...
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did he ever get a chance...
to bunt in a ST game?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god for
dave Bush and the Brewers defense-thses are exactly the things we need to start taking advantage of
by bluekoolaide on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster's
2nd try is fouled back. 0-2 on him now.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just pull Dempster for a PH in the 2nd
Put in Lieber
by morgane on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
shows bunt on 0-2, pull back on a high ball. Takes another one. Now it's 2-2.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
doh
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's only...
.076 more than a dead man.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
n/t
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And any of us.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
^ prophet
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
fouls a bunt on 2-2. Strike 3. Funny how he took all of those, and then tried to bunt a bender.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
gets jammed and weakly grounds 6-4, FC. But the Cubs get 2. It's 2-2, to the 3rd.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, we're on the board.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap...
runners on base with Soriano up...that's spells OUT.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a 7 inning game now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Notice the people
who bitch about everything the Cubs do wrong never have anything positive to say when they do things right?
by sue369 on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking
if we take the lead, will they complain we didn't do it
a. quick enough
b. scrappily enough
c. too reliant on HRs
d. not enough HRs
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can never have too much "scrapitude".
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
just here to complain.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou
will take him out of the leadoff spot now
Truthfully............he belongs in the 9 hole
by plenz on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What was his excuse last year?
Dominicans can't play in the cold? even though it sounds like a beautiful 50 degrees in Chicago....
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Bad Jason Kendall
at the plate. Didn't think it was possible, but he's made his facial hair look even more stupid.
Grounds to Theriot, 6-3, 1 out. Top of the order.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope this is the "real" Jason Kendall...
....the body-snatching mutoid martian who showed up to play yesterday.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOW
How in the hell can you be a national league pitcher and not be able to put down a bunt. I would venture to say the Cubs pitchers are the worst bunters in the league. Pisses me off.
by BigFuko on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you think Soriano sucks, reply.
And we'll be sure to flame you when he gets hot and you start cheering.
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by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
sucks..........................he'll hit his share of solo shots.........I know that but he is a monumental mistake that will haunt this team for years
go ahead and rip...............talk to me in a couple years when he's completely useless and still owed 80 million
by plenz on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
What was the factor in taking us from worst to first last year?
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by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
factor?
How bout getting rid of Barret, putting Jones in CF, Marmol's emergence as a stud reliever. To me all big factors. Loook........I was thrilled when they signed Soriano..........it's just to me he's just not an elite player and he gets paid like one and.........for 8 god damn years!!!!
by plenz on Apr 3, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhh....don't look now....
but Dempster has found some sort of rhythm for the time being. Throwing strikes. Weeks grounds to short, Theriot charges, but the throw is late. VERY slow roller.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*knocks on wooden objects*
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like...
He's going to be like this all season. Early trouble, but solid enough once he settles to overshadow the poor start.
Hopefully, that's something that can be worked out as he get used to starting. But, I'm looking and I'm liking so far.
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by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could be a CB for the Bills!
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
is getting ahead of hitters too. Strike 1 to Gwynn, then a check throw on Weeks.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Random Thought
KC has shut out DET for 18 consecutive innings. We thought WE were in a slump!
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
is keeping a close eye on Weeks .... another throw.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it me...
or does Weeks look like he's copying Gary Sheffield's batting stance? (not watching on TV saw it in person yesterday and monday)
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haven't really watched. I'll try to pay attention to that next time, might need a reminder.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ the ad hominem
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gwynn
is out on a called strike three. Nice pitch. 2 down, here comes VeggieTales.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Up and in fastball
sends Fielder ducking. Uh-oh. Might be all Yost needs...
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats ok
ill take the baserunners
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
by GarlicFryCubFan on Apr 3, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go ahead
and put Theriot on. More fuel for Lee's fire.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeks runs
Soto is very slow to release. Bad throw on the first base side of 2nd, gets away from Theriot and into CF, but Pie is alert and the runner stays at 2nd.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lucky for us
Soto at least brings a little offense. Defensively, it would be a no-brainer who should be playing...Hank White.
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielder
very weakly grounds to DeRosa in shallow right (with the shift). Brewskis do not score. To the bottom of the frame....
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rumor has it Fielder is petitioning Selig to have moving sidewalks installed in Miller Park, replacing the basepaths...
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielder is going to charge the mound...
...and they're going to have to resurface the field all over again.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
roflcakes!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp
should have an Outback menu hanging out his back pocket to distrack Fielder
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
distrack = distract
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
either that
or Soto should replace homeplate with a steak
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rhythm
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think demp should get some slack
for his first inning as a starting pitcher in forever. he looks a lot better now, hopefully he can keep this up.
by dogcatratcheese on Apr 3, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that was his frustration with closing...
is that he'd get it rolling and find his control... and the game would be over... now he can extend and keep it rolling.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
n/t
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by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better
between inning song choices today
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I can dig me some Skynrd.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush
goes through his slow-ass windup and Theriot breaks his bat on a grounder to Hall, 5-3. 1 out.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not faulting him
some odd plays in that inning
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
also grounds to 3rd base, but doesn't break his bat. 2 outs, quickly.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aramis
flies to the warning track in center. 1-2-3 inning, it's 2-2 after 3.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aram flies deep to center
wind knocks it down.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
It's Sori's fault. Like everything.
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by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Global warming? If only Soriano walked more...
(walked more? Is it his Hummer?)
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget famine, genocide, and paper cuts.
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 3, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and clubbing baby seals
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i heard that is was Soriano that kidnapped the Lindberg baby.
Stats spelled backwards is statS!
by digitalbenjamin on Apr 3, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He killed Kennedy too.
And Lincoln.
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by bluebythebook on Apr 3, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also keeps Amelia Earhart on a private island just out of spite. That heartless bastard!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bermuda Triangle
is actually formed by Sori's hatred of water.
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by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
He's the secret behind every mystery Unsolved Mysteries profiled. The flux capacitor he bought with his signing bonus has been used so much he's gonna need to steal some more petroleum soon.
[It was petroleum Doc stole, right?]
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by bluebythebook on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Petroleum is gas. He stole plutonium.
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ack!
Duh. I knew it was p-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
by bluebythebook on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS
You can save big money at Menards.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HATE.
THAT.
SONG.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eamus Catuli
What will they do if the 99 doesn't roll over to 00 and there is no room to add the 1 in front of it?
Will Ronnie Woo's head explode?
by holmerica on Apr 3, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh God.
I wonder what that would sound like.
Actually, no, no I don't.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gezz hahah
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per wikipedia
It is not currently known what the LBC will do if the Cubs reach 100 years without a World Series title.
by holmerica on Apr 3, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun
grounds to the pitcher Dempster, who makes a NICE bare-handed play! 1-3, 1 out.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTG Dempster.
He's gonna stay successful if he keeps getting ahead of these hitters.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
gets Hall to strike out on a failed check swing on a nice outside curve. 2 down.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poll Question
Who is the Cubs' biggest rival now?
A. Brewskis
B. Cardinals
C. White Sox
D. Mets
(Bob: I know what Ron's answer would be...)
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My vote is Cards.
I can't stand losing to them EVER.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewskis, no question.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
E.
Alfonzo Soriano
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
by jasoniniowa on Apr 3, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lollercoaster!!!!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote Cardinals
If the Brewers were still terrible this wouldnt even be a question. No matter if the Cards are good or bad its always a big deal to play em.
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
spelling errors in the poll graphics
Was that the first time we haven't seen one this season?
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by bluebythebook on Apr 3, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and I vote Brewers
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 3, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe so.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should
put this poll in the fanpost section so that we can get a final count
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aight, will do
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only care about the Brewers when I'm at school
Other than that its Cardinals and White Sox.
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BASED ON "NOW"
Brewers
BCB; We have our own dictionary!
by tony412 on Apr 3, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart walks,
just when Dempster was starting to groove.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers
I think your biggest rival, is the rival that's your biggest competitive threat... gotta be Milwaukee.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry... that should be up THERE!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BY THE BEARD OF ZEUS
COME ON! haha
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where did Fielder get those pants?
At the toilet...store?
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he got them at the jerk store.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they have an elastic waste band!
n/t
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat just...
Announced the probable pitchers, when he got to Marquis vs. Oswalt, Ron classicly says: "Wow."
Not a lot of faith for Marquis from Ronny apparantly.
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by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's why
I love Ronnie so much. There is no sugar coating his true feelings about a lot of things and you don't get that out of a lot of announcers anymore these days
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though Hart walked
Demp has been good on getting that first pitch strike
by miamicanes on Apr 3, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good to hear..
the key to getting batters out.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad I was wrong
I thought Dempster would get knocked around today...so far, so good. Good movement on his pitches, and keeping the ball down.
So far, wind blowing in has hurt the Cubs more with a couple deep fly outs.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inning over.
Don't know how. But that FanPost is now up (new window)
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally made it to class...
...in the rain and hail, late, but now I can catch up on the game.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where do you go to school?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mizzou
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you're a Clemson fan? Nice.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and I are two of a kind
I went to Clemson and my favorite team is Hawaii.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but i guess i already to ya that.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha nice
i went to clemson for the Clemson-BC game this past year to tailgate with a bunch of my buddies who go to school there. death valley is amazing.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That stadium is pretty cool
80,000 drunks in super fly orange.
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and F BC
I hate them
Last game I was at my wife was getting a HOF award and I was HAMMERED out on the 50 yard line logo in front of all those people good times. That was the Miami game a few years ago. My parents were NOT impressed haha
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FINE form.
i approve.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was classic. Chris benson and Charles Warren and a few NBA guys and Cindy out on the 50 getting HOF awards and me, my drunk ass out there taking pics with my camera. Pockets full of mini bottles hahah
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes sir
didn't want a mizzou avatar...i shun the basketball program during the winter. but, first mizzou spring game on april 20th! and the baseball team is pretty sick.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome
is on base. How odd. runner at 1st, with nobody out.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
walks
are such a novel concept...he must have read Money Ball or something...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now he has his first stolen base!
w00t
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 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOLEN BASE!!!!!
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't care if its hopping on the bandwagon
I want something Fukudome when I get back into town.
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Dome doin' his thang.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
frustratedfan
must be choking on his beer somewhere.
by sue369 on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and will make a comeback the second there is a mistake
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially anything to do with
Dome. He didn't like his signing.
by sue369 on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gonna hate on Soriano for walking i'm, sure
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUKUDOME GOES FOR 2ND...
And is safe with his first ML stolen base!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOHOO!!
Was waiting for a SB on Kendall!
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a great jump too.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so, I was admiring my amazing fanpost.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love Pat
". . . and Kendall's throw will not nearly be in time."
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BAZING!
You don't snipe in Carrington!
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 3, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's DeRosa
with a runner at 2nd now. HIT BY PITCH! HIT BY PITCH! HIT BY PITCH! RED ALERT!!!!!!!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fastball off his left bicep. Ouchie.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. Just a long, slow, reaction from DeRo.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was on purpose...
...first base open and bottom of the order coming up. Puts the double play in order.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering when the first bean ball would be
I now have that answer
by AndHart120 on Apr 3, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
P.S.
Bases didn't clear or anything, I was just being overly enthusiastic.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
er, dugouts.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you
feeling ok, northsider? you've been having some posting issues :)
by gwood on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need to talk to my doctor about my PD - post dysfunction.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope the bases clear right now.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Greg Maddux
to the mound to talk to Bush, who's now gone 2-0 on Soto.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes but at least Mike
Got the decent looks in the family.
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not when Greg has that dashing Diego mustache.
Alex Trebek: "What did I just say about ethnic slurs???"
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just what i was thinking
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
by Mr Snrub on Apr 3, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto walks, bases loaded, nobody out
Come on Felix...
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto
batting with runners at 1st and 2nd and nobody out takes a high fastball, the runners were going, ball 4. Bases are 100% CLOGGED! GET OUT DUSTY'S BRAND DRANO!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way, ball 4 was a high and tight fastball that Soto turned his away from.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
double steal on the 3-2??
no out right? I like it.
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
all your base clogged.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict a bases clearing double.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All Your Base Are Clogged With Cubs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man. Someone PLEASE make a *.gif of that for future games...
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
patience...i'm kind busy with work right now...
it will come.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSS. I literally cannot wait. Looking forward to it!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Felix...make them pay!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So here's Felix
with the bases Jose Canseco'd. Pie strikes out. 1 down. Here comes Dandy Dempster.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Felix.....guh
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
by Walker71421 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Swung at three up by his eyes...
...he has a ways to go.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on...
let's have a BIG inning!!!
You ARE freaking out MAN!
by crw89 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
stay out of dp demp
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
by Stryker10 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm rooting for him to strikeout
let soriano try to drive in runs
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone
still need to see more of Pie???????????????
by plenz on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*deep breath*
*looks at the calendar*
Yep, I think I'd like to see some more.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, seriously
who likes a .300 batting average.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I do.
It was one at-bat. Be quiet.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, i do
I've said it before... the Red Sox did it with Pedroia last year... gave him 2 months of hitting .230 before it clicked and he helped them win a World Series. how's that sound?
by bap on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LSA
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pitch was shoulder level
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
by Stryker10 on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Shouldnt you be bully'n kids on Myspace?
Poor Matty Murton....
by Keystone80435 on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
will you accept a lifetime ban?
if he hits a granny?
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not too bright
maybe you should go play somehwere else
by sue369 on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
tries to DRAG bunt of all things, strike 3, 2 out with the bases Canseco'd.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GUH!
Come on Sori, shut up the haters.
by Great Odin's Raven on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Classic Cubs
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
by Stryker10 on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Sori
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead
by Stryker10 on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
z
Haiku-a-Day for Fukudome, helping Fuku understand the American game, 17 syllables at a time. Visit cubshaikus.blogspot.com!
by Bildo1805 on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
Or do we never really start out hot? Seems like we always get ourselves in an 0-2, 1-4, 2-3 etc. hole.
by camnorris14 on Apr 3, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1997, anybody? Then again, that team was terrible.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KEVIN ORIE!
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
takes twice for 2-0.
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by northsider on Apr 3, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs