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Let's win this series!

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What is this “injury delay”?? Anything notable?

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 1, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gallardo faked an injury.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

needs to be more patient

by PieFan08 on May 1, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...sure glad Soriano is adding that much needed ooomph to the top of the lineup!

What is the point of leading him off when things were working so well? Anyways, have to listen to this game at work so “GO CUBS GO!!!”

by razzpunk on May 1, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

with steriods..

Cameron could of had a HR.

by Unique on May 1, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Reed Johnson does have a tendency to be a sort of ballhog out there, but that was probably his ball to catch

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on May 1, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ofcourse that was his to catch

He’s the CF….When he is calling for it, the RF needs to get the feek out of the way.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cripes!!!!!! Great....boneheaded play in the outfield and now we blow it!!!!

Come on Cubs get your heads outta your butts!!! Man oh man….soon as I start listening to the game…BLAMMO…crap starts happening….

by razzpunk on May 1, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe you should

turn the radio off. :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

blow what? the game??

step away from the ledge.

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reed’s first ever error in CF, if i recall correctly….

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 1, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for Z to take over.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Z has had it lol

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FUKUDOME

THROWS OUT FIELDER AT HOME!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the ground SHOOK!

but the Rhino is brought down by the spears of the happy villagers…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

alrighty then

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wHAT HAPPENED

"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 May 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hall hit it into Right

Fielder tried to score. Fukudome took him OUT with a strike to Soto.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome made up for his mental error earlier in the inning

and threw Fielder out at home on a single. Fielder barrelled into Soto who hung on to the ball for 3rd out of inning

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gunned down Fats!!

Woo Hoo! Makes up for the screwup.

by Itchy on May 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DIRTY.

That was a little dirty. Fielder shoved his elbow into Geovany’s face. WTF? You’re not supposed to lead with your shoulder and arm like that. Way to go Geo. Helluva throw from Kosuke too.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not dirty...

that’s exactly how you do it. You lead with your shoulder and forearm as a runner. Otherwise, you take the brunt of the collision yourself. It’s a painful play for the catcher, but that’s the way it goes.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not how I was taught.

You don’t go for the face. I was told you’re supposed to cross your arms and just run into him. NOT go for the face like the replay seemed to indicate, although such a thing could be inadvertent on Fielder’s part too.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yost

has apparently substituted his third base coach with Wavin Wendle (sp?)

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wendall, as in Wendall Kim

but since some of us seem to think he’s become Dusty, it wouldn’t surprise me. heh.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To be honest...

I don’t think he was aiming for anything but Soto in general. You’re running full speed and trying to deliver a blow. It’s hard to line up your hit exactly in the chest if you don’t do it regularly.

And what you were taught as a child has a lot more to do with the fact that little kids shouldn’t be hitting other little kids in the face. It’s a little different at the next level.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FYI - Brenly agrees...

it was a high hit, but not a dirty play. Just good hard baseball.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even so.

It looked like he was trying to elbow him in the face. I realize it’s a hard play, but still.

At least we can take heart that it wasn’t Barrett, who probably would have slugged him. ; )

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he was TRYING to elbow him in the face...

again, at full speed, you’re just trying to deliver a big blow. It’s hard to aim when you’re running that hard. I really don’t think he was trying to elbow Soto in the face.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't arguing with the "inadvertant" part...

I was arguing with the “dirty” part.

If it was intentional, it was dirty. I do not think it was intentional. Thus, I think it was not dirty.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Semantics.

I said I thought it was dirty, but it also could have been inadvertent. You win, congratulations.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You didn't say "I thought."

You said “that was a little dirty.”

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To clarify...

My replies to your “I thought it was inadvertant” weren’t arguing. Just pointing out my view of the play. I agree that neither of us can know what is actually the case. Please don’t take it so contentiously.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto's got balls of steel for hangin' in there on that play.

I gotta see the replay…there will probably be a video clip up on gameday.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why

i love gameday 2008 b/c they have more video clips. Even got to see Gallardo’s injury

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Saw the replay in the boss' office.

Soto had to be sh*ttin his pants.

"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 May 1, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just watched it on gameday myself.

Soto rolled with it really well. Killer throw by Dome!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great throw...

Fielder’s not the fastest guy, but that was a really good throw.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that play at the plate needs to SPARK our offense!!! That is the kind of play...

that should be a turning point! Let’s GO CUBS!!!!! Yeah, the Brewers have thrown a couple cheap shots on the basepaths this series…..

by razzpunk on May 1, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God I

love Soto!

by sue369 on May 1, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

squeeeeee!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy

is 3-3. Singles into center.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was so freakin awesome.

Welcome to sportscenter top ten, Geo

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You can't stop Ryan Theriot

You can only hope to cont.. hmm.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

talk smack but the kid is 3-3

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world

that Theriot wasn’t awesome.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He never fooled me...

I knew the awesomeness was within him.

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how Fielder gave him props

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think...

He was asking him what diet he was on last spring.

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meat, bitch.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto is lucky Jones isn't in right anymore

Soto would’ve still been waiting for the ball as it rolled to him and Fielder would’ve knocked him unconscious.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ROFL!

so true

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He almost already was this year.

The first series against the Brewers. Remember?

"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 May 1, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a good idea, Ryan.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot with a bonehead decision

and makes first out at 3rd

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot doesn't make boneheaded decisions;

you’re thinking or Ronny Cedeno. Theriot only has too much heart.

by DGU on May 1, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what happened?

I had to put the radio down?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Grounder in the hole...

Counsell threw wildly to second and it rolled toward 1B.

Theriot tried to go to 3B and was thrown out.

Lee took second on the throw to 3B.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sacrifice?

rofl

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You say stupid, I say agressive

Tee Hee

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who does he think is? Cedeno?

"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 May 1, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah - but its "SCRAPPY"!

The scrappiest SS the Cubs have!

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Typo on "scrappy"

looks like your S key is a little sticky.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So lame.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs?

Try anyone has.

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Z is staying in?

Oh boy.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Counsell picked up Lee's

grounder and threw is wide of second. The ball got away from Weeks and Theriot took off for 3rd. He was thrown out by a few steps.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was one helluva scrappy out.

"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 May 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

for those wondering. ball hit sharply off counsel, theriot diggs for 3rd, but Prince gets ball and throws him out. Also close play on lee going for second.

by jbowling13 on May 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I spy a 3-1 count coming.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FUKU!

DOME!

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go, there's the chant.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets go Dome!!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome is scrappy.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Correction

Dome is good.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I meant to type snappy.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

since “is scrappy” is usually a sarcastic synonym for “sucks”

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cmon, Dome

Just get a hit.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like the other two times?

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bases should be loaded right now

grumble grumble

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh but they are.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

base hit dome

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

LOADED!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Swinging bunt!

NICE

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i say d- ro squeezez gallardo cant move

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Gallardo

in the game?!

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEA!

LOADED

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

zing.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woohoo

bases are loaded with one out

by sue369 on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome with a base knock

n/t

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright, Mark

now’s the time.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JUST BUNT!

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon DeRo!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Apple pays 99 cents for Fukudome to play a song.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And here is when it unravels.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sWINGING BUNT

"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 May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he has a 1.000 SLG today

just absurd

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Impressive stat...

..Did I hear that right….12 straight games the Cubs have had the bases loaded???

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crazy

"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 May 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRo!!!!!!

time to be the hero….

by KC in OK on May 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hit it 30 feet and gets a single...

when it’s going good, it’s going good.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just kosuke being kosuke

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

* Dome being Dome

(as i said in the last thread. trying to get it to catch on. haha)

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derosa has the tendancy to try for the HR

with bases loaded…..I’ve noticed.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ever since

game 3 against Arizona i irrationally fear dero up with the bases loaded. bad associations

by neifi on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gallardo got away with one big time

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fukudome's tears cure cancer

too bad he has never cried.

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahahah

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-1!!!!!!!!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sac Fly!

2-1

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sac fly!

2-1 CUBS! Lee scores on DeRo’s sac fly!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LEE GOT IN!

2-1

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by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRR

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

way to go Mark.

Here we go big boy Soto!!!!!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE! Play at the plate?

"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 May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SOTO! SOTO! SOTO!

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a fat pitch for soto

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOO WHOOO

Sac fly!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright Geo

make Sue SWOON!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what i'm talking about

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There is no Ctrl on Mark DeRosa's computer

He is always in control. Always.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH HELL YEAH

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ITS FAIR!

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FAIR BALL!

Ramirez scores, Fukudome out at the plate. But it’s Cubs 3, Brewers 1.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Piniella out to argue

He’s ticked.

And I think he has a good case. It looks like Fukudome got in under the high tag.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GEO!

scores Ramirez, Fukudome out at the plate. Pinella’s arguing.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOme was safe

got under it

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lou

kick some dirt on him

by KC in OK on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ball beat him by too much

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH COME ON SAVVE AS HELL

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GEO!!

Is Lou out there???

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather have our

pen, even with middle relievers, than theirs!

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dome was safe by a lot

and it was pretty clear. crappy tag by kendall

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean scrappy tag?

; )

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was safe...

that’s the classic “ball beat the runner” call. But Fukudome definitely tagged the base before Kendall tagged him.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weird play

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whatttt no

"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 May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He got under that tag.

Total bs.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome was robbed.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, he actually was safe.

Ah well, the ball beat him by a mile. Two good throws by the Brewers that inning.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened???

gameday not telling.

by mrbubs on May 1, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome slid his leg under in between Kendall

but Kendall got his arm. It looks like he got his leg on base before he was tagged, but eh.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was out

come on, enough of the homerism. He was out, next inning we go.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No, he really wasn't. All homerism aside.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not just homerism
He was safe at home – the home plate ump blew the call. (Thank God.)
– roguejim, from Brew Crew Ball

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So because a guy from BrewCrew says it,

it’s automatically true?

Good enough for me. We’re just gonna have to disagree on this.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um, no?

Leave Artie McStrawman alone. You said “enough of the homerism”. If someone from the other side says the same thing, is it really homerism? Answer: No.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look at what I said, dude.

“We’re just gonna have to disagree on this”

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, so one fan

from the other team agrees, while 10-12 people from here say he’s automatically safe doesn’t constitute homerism?

I didn’t misinterpret anything, I’m saying that once he was tagged, people automatically thought he was safe because a) the crowd boo’ed, b) Piniella came out and c) it was a close call. It could have gone two ways, yes, but the sudden comments brought up right afterwards only went one way.

Before you try to correct me, read what I’m really trying to say before you get offended.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, there you go again.

Maybe you should read what other people said instead of telling me to read yours, which I characterized correctly. I don’t think anyone based their decision on “the crowd booing” or “Piniella coming out” or just because it was a “close call”. They made their decisions based on ….. the replay …. that they saw … with their own eyes …

And it’s not just one fan over there. Go count them at bizarro BCB. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Just about everyone who piped up over there agrees it was a bad call. I’m not offended, just stating what’s obvious to anyone who doesn’t want to cry “homerism”.

Also, cheese. Go Cubs.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw it REAL TIME

before I even looked at the replay….seriously.

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then you, sir, have better eyes than mine.

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by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do have good eyes and always have

but the 65” HD helps alot! :-)

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mine is only 53. A-ha!

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by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

:-)

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't even the basis of your primary argument

But whatever, you’re right, I’ll leave it alone.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares what the basis is?

Fukudome’s foot BEAT THE TAG! Under no circumstances were you right. Whether or not the basis of anyone else’s argument is solid doesn’t make your statement any less wrong.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did I not just say he was CORRECT?

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but you're still mischaracterizing what I said.

My comment was, “It’s not just homerism.” Then I quoted the opinion of a Brewers fan, who could not possibly be a homer. I didn’t say, “One fan from Brew Crew Ball said it, therefore it’s true,” which is what you keep clinging to.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet mother of Mary, let this end.

northsider, you’re right about every possible facet of this argument, in every way shape and form, without any exception whatsoever about anything.

10 minutes later, SouthernCub will come in just to argue more.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on guys.

Let’s just cheer for the Cubs to win.

by sue369 on May 1, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LSA

Which they are, thankfully!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

Can I print this out to show my mother?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need to be rude about it...

Dude, you were wrong. All I did was present arguments as to why you were wrong. No need to make rude comments.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he shows.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good one...

you’re so clever – make rude comments and I’ll respond.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, after making a snippy comment about it...

But since at least you seem to realize that he was actually safe, that’s all that mattered.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The reactions on this thread...

were based on seeing the replay (at least mine were), not the fan reaction on TV.

The call was incorrect. Doesn’t matter whether people were saying it for the right or wrong reasons. It was the INCORRECT call. You replied saying it was the correct call. That was also INCORRECT. Trying to rationalize it is silly.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LSA

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, what makes it true...

is that his foot beat the tag.

The call was out, but it was not the correct call.

And as northsider noted, it’s not a “homer” thing to say that Fukudome should have been called safe. It’s just a rational statement based on the replay.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LSA

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, go watch the replay on Gameday.

Dome’s foot hits the plate before Kendall applies the tag. Very close play, but the ump got it wrong.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was not the correct call.

Word.

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’re just gonna have to disagree on this.

Having a great HD bigscreen, I saw it during the play that Fuku slid under the tag.
And then the replay from several angles confirmed it.

Fuku was indeed robbed, and I hop it doesn’t come back to bite us in the end.

I’m just sayin…

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

more LSA

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

guess that did come back to bite us in the end…

by gocubsgoradio720 on May 1, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well
So because a guy from BrewCrew says it, it’s automatically true?

Yup! :)

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on May 1, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob

even said he was safe.

by sue369 on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take a look

at where the tag was…on the shoulder. However, that’s the equivalent to the neighbourhood call at 2nd…never give it to you.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's up with Sinatro's arm/elbow?

Was he wearing that brace last night?

by gewurztraminer on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whenever a hitter who wears it at the plate...

...gets on base, Sinatro takes it and holds onto it by putting it on his elbow

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sinatro...

I think he just puts those ankle/elbow protectors that various guys wear so he doesn’t have to hold them while they are on base.

by cubbot on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Z still in?

He’s up around 90 pitches, no?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Try over 100

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

The game is too long as it is. And the Umps really do do a good job. We get our breaks, too. Like that HR call on the road.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

good call on the HR – just feel bad for Dome

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fukudome once went to the virgin islands

they are now referred to as “the islands.”

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ROTFLMAO!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome destroyed the periodic table

The only element Fukudome follows is the element of Suprise (abbreviated Sr).

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Eiffel Tower

Was actually called Le Tour de Fuk

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

under Fukudome's hat there's no hair

there’s just another bat ready to hit a home run.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHA

"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 May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's good for 110-115

Z pitched over 100 last outing…

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean

braun did something decent defensively . . . impossible

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad I got the chance to check in!

Z homers, Soto with his awesomeness, Dome kicking butt. I better stay tuned!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Soto he is going to be an all star....

anyone think Marmol could make it if he keeps it up

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MF!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they just showed the replay

and he was safe

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Still think so after the replay, Nittany?

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My words get taken out of context so bad

Yeah I’m wrong, and I also steal baby kittens.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need an appeal...

Find that Supreme Court Justice….

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love to see Lou arguing a case before a Supreme Court justice.

I can just see him taking the smooth, polished, lawyerly approach, strong rhetoric, and then just going nuts and kicking dirt on his black robe. haha

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by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was safe....

but the ball beat the runner by enough

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the ump was moving around too much

when dome slid. umps are sposed to be absolutely still when judging a play. its better to have part of the play blocked from your view then to be moving like that – he couldnt see anything.

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol up

Z is over 100 pitches

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Zambrano once beat the sun in a staring contest

True story. Saw it happened.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Then he gave up back to back singles.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got me.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a strike in the third inning.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall

continues his career as a cub-killer.

110 pitches for Z. 1st and 3rd, 1 out.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go Marmol

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go to the Pen

White Castle time

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

superman wears

fukudome pajamas to bed

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmolade time.

Hope you’re thristy.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PITCHING CHANGE

IN: 49 Marmol RHP
OUT: 38 Zambrano RHP

double switch, rest coming soon

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by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol's in now.

warming up.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Kendall probably shaves 7 times a day.

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jeez

we have two errors are are leading.

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHH STOP DEFENSIVE SUBBING FONTENOT

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 1, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRo out

Fonty in.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Needs more scrap?

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by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You gotta keep that average GRIT level up. Also I think Lou associates bad offensive play with good defensive play.

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not Onedec?

Come on Lou

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

was marmol's name ever settled?

is it “mar-mel” or “mar-MOLE” ?

i like “mar-mel” a lot better, like how len and bob say it. “mar-MOLE” is how the national guys say it.

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a good question, I don't know.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Spanish...

it is pronounced “mar-MOLE”

but that’s often not how American play-by-play guys pronounce things.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mar-MOLE

He’s got an accent over the a, which you’d pronounce it like that.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually...

if there is an accent over the “a”, then it would be pronounced: MAR-mole.

I didn’t know there was an accent over the “a.”

In either case, he “a” makes an “ah” sound, and the o makes an “oh” sound. If the accent is on the “a”, then the first syllable is said with more emphasis.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I described my post wrong

you’re right, that’s what I was trying to get at.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K on WEEKS!

Marmolicious!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KKKKKKKK

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

can kill two birds with one stone

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big K indeed!!

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MARMOL!

STRIKEOUT 2 outs

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SIT THE HELL DOWN

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes, K baby!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey-O!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nasty!

n/t

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I help you?

no thanks, just looking

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

marmol looks like obama.

n/t

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BIG PITCH

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HUGE PITCH

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sit down

your table is ready!

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!

back to back Ks!

Enjoy singing, Bob!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE PUNK

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes the Ueck

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love me some Marmol

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

marmol is sick

here comes uecker

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SIT YOUR CANDY ASS DOWN

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHEEEEEW

God that guy is solid!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is amazing!!!!

Might be i dare to say the most unhittable pitcher in baseball right now

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

marmol, you are a monster!

Future Cubs closer (when Woody retires, of course) :-)

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy WOW!!!! Marmol gets behind 3-0 to both guys and comes back to K them!!!

My heart is pounding…..oh my god it’s Uecker singing….we gonna let Brennaman sing next time??

by razzpunk on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

That is yet another reason why Marmol is more valuable to the team in the middle innings role and not as closer.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least as a reliever

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You've gotta respect Uecker

Handles the stretch great.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow....that was big!

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lordy i love Marmol!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah baby!

Cubs 2008 (15-6)
Home (10-4) | Road (5-2) | 1-Run Games (4-2) | Extra Innings (4-1)
Updated on April 24, 2008

by SackMan on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Might want to update your sig.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't it be funny

if Uecker cheered for the Indians

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JUST

a bit outside…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was interesting

“And it’s root, root root for the” and then he says Brewers, but no one can hear him because everyone screams CUBBIES!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone was expecting it

A great performance by everyone involved

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who else gets behind 3-0 and comes back to K a guy in a situation like that?

Marmol’s ma BOY

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woooo

i think he gets down in the count on purpose to let the hitter think he has a chance

by dariot2 on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it is kind of cute what he does with the song

“it’s root root root for the brewers, you do the same for the Cubs.”

i’ll give him that.

I'm the guy in the blue under armour shirt

by joeschmitt on May 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol better than Joba Chamberlain????

Bet the bugs wouldn’t bug Carlos…he would eat ‘em!!

by razzpunk on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dont mention that to anyone at ESPN..

..they want to enshrine Joba in the HOF

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

ahahhaha that was awesome

by dariot2 on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Marmol....

...can win a game of Connect Four in three moves.

Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't you?

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

most definitely!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Uek, too

but he is pushing it when he comes down to sing…

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No way

He handles the stretch great and laughs along with the crowd.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that was a perfect Marmol usage time. It’s like he is looking ahead to that K pitch the whole time, even while getting down 3-0.

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

chuck norris

can we have a new chuck norris on our hands
carlos marmol doesnt sleep he waits

by dariot2 on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bob Uecker

Who thinks Bob is going to do a repeat of the 7th from last year? Last year he sang, "Root, root root for the Brewers, and you can do the same for the cubs, cuz it’s one, two…….."

by adam316 on May 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He already did....

And yes, he did….

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that answers it.

He pretty much said the same thing except “I always root”

by adam316 on May 1, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Singing the song correctly

should be a requirement I think, but then again, about only one in ten people actually get all the words correct. I know, I know, it is a difficult bunch of lyrics.

by adam316 on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Usually, yes

But I think a hall-of-famer Mr. Baseball can change it up a little.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Relax.

He’s having fun with it. Besides, which would you rather have; this or Ozzy?

Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on May 1, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One order of Turnbow

and a side of Gag-me, coming up, Sir. (we can hope)

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonty

scrapps his way on.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy #2!

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"That guy's been hot! Wow!" - Bob Uecker on Fontenot

Oh, he’s a jokester too, folks!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pitching

rather have good ones against the brewers than the cards

by dariot2 on May 1, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori

pops out.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori

is really bad so far. I know its his first game back. C’mon

by PieFan08 on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

was that boos already for Fonzie?

by MillsChC on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He scrapped it too hard.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Could leadoff be in Sori's contract

Do you guys think there was a clause in his contract that said he had to bat leadoff??

by PieFan08 on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if that were the case

why would he say publically that he’d do anything Lou wanted him to?

I think Lou knows he’s comfortable there, and wants to give him a LITTLE bit of time after he comes back from the DL.

Wow. Al must be having a GREAT time.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah he has that

It specifically says he has to hit leadoff except for Games #1 & 2 of the season

by MillsChC on May 1, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's pitching the 8th?

n/t

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Already?

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's about that time...

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHOA!

A not-bad-looking girl in the crowd held up a sign that asked someone to “Give Prom with Me a Shot!” Who are these guys turning her down??

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PIE IS IN!

Our offense is saved

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is

Devin Hester “ridiculous”

by plenz on May 1, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun goes down!

3 batters, 3 ks for Marmol.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K

ROFL

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does braun look at little like....

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is that

Harry Connick.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol = K's

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FOUR Ks for Marmol!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

another one bites the dust

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder strikes out called.

NICE

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

UNHITABLE

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart just bunted for a base hit.

So, not quit. :P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"buntable"?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEXT

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost feel

bad for the Brewers hitters…almost.

Smart bunt by Hart…avoids the K…reaches base.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart punks out

“No way I’m trying to hit that.”

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Fielder look a little like....

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey hey hey

FAAAAT Albert!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but with baggier clothes.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woody is warming up

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-2

Come on Marmol!

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Barely got a peice.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hall pops up!

three outs!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy Hally

flies out to Fukudome!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is a God.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

true!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Marmol played for the Yankees...

...ESPN would interrupt broadcasts of other teams’ games to show him pitching.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is way better

and maybe if we had an owner like hank steinbrenner (say maybe cuban) we would get as much coverage on ESPN as the yankees (sarcasm font in use).

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice outs for Marmol

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, this is weird

usually MLB.tv blacks out in between innings, this time it didn’t.

And the cameraman zoomed in a blonde for a good 20 seconds. Perv

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice part is Woody won't have to face the meat of the Brewer lineup.....

Why not score some insurance runs though just for giggles…...

by razzpunk on May 1, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Case and point

as to why Marmol is more valuable as a set up man. Would you have rather seen Wood instead of Marmol just now? I would guess not.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love you marmol.

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 1, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee

flies out.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee fouls out down RF line.

Nice catch by Hart.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

That’s a scary Cubs/Cardinals pitching matchup this weekend

by MillsChC on May 1, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

that firghtens me.

by sue369 on May 1, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aram Ks

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill, Lilly, Marquix

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS vs CARDS matchups

This game comes first, but after that:

FRI: Hill (1-0, 3.79) vs Wainwright (3-1, 2.79)
SAT: Lilly (1-4, 6.46) vs Lohse (3-0, 2.36)
SUN: Marquis (1-1, 4.45) vs Wellemeyer (2-1, 4.14)

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to have faith in our bats

Jobu has RUM!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Criminee, Soriano is 0-4 today

but that’s not unusual

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't see why he couldn't go through the minors first

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

EGO

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed...

if nothing else to see a few “almost MLB quality” pitches for a game or two.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's politics?

Doesn’t sit well having all that money being paid to play in the minors…?

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Canadian Cubs Fan is right...

it’s ego. Soriano wants to rush back, and doesn’t think he needs a game or two in the minors first.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're prolly right

and I agree that he SHOULD have to ease back into it through the minors.
Why put the club at risk by playing shitty?

Plus, heck – it might even keep him from reinjuring his leg by trying too hard too fast….

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he has enough

major league experience where he can veto such a move, like Sosa did a few years back

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome is 4 for 4 today

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*Yawn*

Dome being Dome.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUKU

is the MONSTER

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuke

is my hero. Should be hitting 2nd though.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-4 Fukudome!

n/t

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Lou In Blue on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuke

Definately needs to move to 2nd. He isnt much of an RBI guy.

by PieFan08 on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed...

but Piniella seems adamant about “splitting up the RH bats.”

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it possible for the votes

to tie resulting in Co-Rookies of the Year

by MillsChC on May 1, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4-4

He’s hitting 1.000 in May. He also helped young inner-city youths in Arlington Heights on how to stay off drugs, and saved a kid from being run over by a car before the game.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"inner-city youths in Arlington Heights" is an oxymoron

And should I know, because I live there.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean the mean-street products of Buffalo Grove High School

aren’t juvenile delinquents?

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My 'hood is a dangerous place.

The other day someone’s automatic lawn sprinkler went off, and I got soaked.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'oh.

Picked off.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don;t you mean

D’oh-mey?

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'oh-vey!

A little culture mix :)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How dare they pick him off!

Dude.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude...

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good game so far

one could say

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*knock on wood*

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO!!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOD!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a little control issue

Woody hits Counsell.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hbp

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad omen

same as opening day.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit

how many times can you be ‘too amped up’?

by Johnny Woo Woo on May 1, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's stop

the repeat of opening day right now…

by KC in OK on May 1, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Buckle down, Wood...

Don’t let the leadoff HBP get you in trouble.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hate the HBP

but glad it was that little weasel.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Favorable count for Wood....

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn Soriano

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

misses the ball over his head. Stand-up double. runners at 2nd and 3rd, no one out.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well shit

looks like i picked a bad time to start blogging

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

"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 May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

time to bear down

Woody.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened?

Did he do the patented Mis-play?

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm...

Well, not much room for error now.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did he miss the catch? Or unplayable?

"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 May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on

Woody!

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fook

looked like Sori didn’t get a great jump on that…

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

run scores, infield single for Kendall.

3-2

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

It’s opening day all over again!!!

by deutschegirl67 on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this sucks balls

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by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is he still out there?

He so afraid of the damn wall it’s not even funny! Dammit!!

by Itchy on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lucky

this game is officially blown.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did he at least

Get a good jump AT it?

"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett

by The Ryno and I Know on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe is Sori would have HOPPED

"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 May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is unreal!!!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood is not a closer

How many 9th inning implosions does this make it?

by MDBNIU on May 1, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shut up

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by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Surprise surprise...

BlueMike comes on board to celebrate things going badly for the Cubs.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE SKY IS FALLING THE SKY IS FALLING

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In fairness...

this not a good situation.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and here come the naysayers

Hi, Blue Mike.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello Jay Mariotti article in the morning

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

still sucks and is soooooo afriad of the wall

by plenz on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no, the signs are coming

darkness is spreading, and the trolls are near.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

Forboding…....

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus

no kidding.

by sue369 on May 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The old Kerry

is back. Warm someone up Lou!

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood walks weeks

bases loaded. nobody out.

ouch.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bases loaded

nobody out
sigh

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bases juiced

for the juicer

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by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's Sue?

I think it’s time for an alternate game thread.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we need

a coupla infield pop flies.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood is not a closer, he's just not

Let’s end the charade and insert Carlos Marmol into the role. Nice outfield play by the $136 million man too.

by MDBNIU on May 1, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

please instead of just bitching

back up your comments as well

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by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where the hell

were you when we had the lead earlier in the game. Oh I know, it would have killed you to say anything positive.

by sue369 on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya

what you said

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on May 1, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny, I thought this was a home game

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

do NOT say that

when the game is not over. It is NOT over.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone remember

when Blanco told Zambrano that if he walked one more person, he was going to punch him?

Soto needs to do that to Wood, now.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Missed that one.

It sounds pretty hilarious, though.

Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other than Marmol

our bullpen is crap right now.

by mgfabc on May 1, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or maybe 3 K's

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woody is learning

there is no room for error when your specialty is pitching one inning.

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Andddddd I'm nervous.

"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 May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know one thing

if Woody blows this, Z is gonna be pissed!!

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

swing and a miss

sigh

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay

That’s one

by JFG72 on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uuf, just outside

1-2

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood K's Cameron.

1 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My Kingdom for a 6-4-3

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WOOOOOD GETS A K!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hold on to your butts

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ks Cameron.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

need 3 Ks

correction – 2 Ks

by JFCubFan on May 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Help

I can’t watch. Too painful!

by mgfabc on May 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

one quick come-backer

for a game ending DP.
Come on, Woody!

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's not blame this on Wood.

If Sori would have caught that one it would have been a different ball game. Next time Lou should put in a defensive replacement for Sori.

by zevkalman on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood has the mind

of a closer just not the stuff.

by mgfabc on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's peaking at 97 MPH

Are you serious?

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dp now...

it’s like a Rod Beck game but with fewer doghnuts on him

by Johnny Woo Woo on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

over Dome's head

two runs score. Weeks is out. Double for Braun.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun

over Fukudome’s head, 2 runs score, the third is out by a ton. 2 down, but it’s 4-3 Brewers.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CONGRADUATION'S BASHERS

THIS IS WHAT YOU WANTED!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Would rather

have had a win.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blame both...

the players for screwing up AND the bashers for only posting when things go badly. The name calling is also unnecessary.

by SouthernCub on May 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn't this what you wanted

afterall you say Wood is an AWFUL closer? You just get your wish!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck

nice job Woody.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe we'll get luck and get Turnblow

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood instills zero confidence as a closer

This is the 4th game where he has imploded already.

by MDBNIU on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pardon my french

but shut the fuck up

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shiza, Brewers lead 4-3

Lead the Apocalypse begin.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get his ass out of there

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder

4-3. 3 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder out

bottom of teh ninth we go.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point

HR 6 plus, 1 ER…deserved a win.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate this game....what a freaking heartbreaking game....I screamed the F bomb

at work…....man I am sick…...the Brewers have our number…..talk about turning this week around real quick….wow….....I was so pumped and now just sick….I hate the Brewers

by razzpunk on May 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there are

three outs to go.

It’s not a good situation. But it’s not over either.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry.

We still got this.

"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 May 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

It’s one run….

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on May 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Lou believes in meritocracy

Wood won’t see the 9th inning for weeks now

by SouthsideCub on May 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GAG ME!

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THERE IS HOPE

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great

i have come to the conclusion that people on this board love it when the Cubs are losing, hense:

1. they only come on at this time
2. they love to bitch and bash but not back up their statements
3. they continue to post the same ideas about how this team sucks in more than one post

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gagne is just as

bad, but has a few years more experience as a closer…

What a shame.

by The E-Man on May 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gag-Me's in...

we have hope

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd much rather have people from BrewCrewBall

come over here and bash the Cubs, at least they say they don’t like the Cubs. It’s like the trolls here have some kind of annoy-the-hell-out-of-everyone magic to alert them once the Cubs are losing.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All we need is one boys

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If you all want Marmol to close....

Who’s going to get us out of those tight jams like earlier today?

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We are not bashing the Cubs

but you have to admit Wood has not done the job he was paid to do.

by mgfabc on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wind is blowing out

Let’s Go Cubbies

Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?

by Hey Moe on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get over it

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cedeno walks

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ONEDEC!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who do you call for house manufacturing, and baseball hitting?

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AND THERE IS YOUR BASERUNNER

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes ONEDEC!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on May 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as we said to Kerry

can’t walk the leadoff guy as a closer

by Johnny Woo Woo on May 1, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs