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If you cannot see this game because of the Magical Fox Wizard, remember to think these words: "No more blackouts... no more blackouts... no more blackouts..."

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Come on Demp

work out of it one time

by grifdog on May 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big Unit vs Big Z

What a game tomorrow, huh.

by GoCubbies34 on May 10, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

112 pitches

why is he still in there

by grifdog on May 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like I picked a bad time to join

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

grifdog, have you ever been to a turkish prison?

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

do you like gladiator movies?

by grifdog on May 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

have you ever seen a grown man naked?

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roger.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I JUST watched Airplane! last night.

Brilliant references, folks.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now all we need is the autopilot!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't, Otto is doing color on WGN.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

glad it was only two runs

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez strikes out. 1 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wake up the sleeping dragon!

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dempster has deserved a win in all of his games so far this season

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome is out as well. Sigh. Come on Geo.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why? Double Switch?

"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 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

out as in struck out.

As did Soto.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhhhhhhhhh

"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 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That pitch to GEO

IS BS compared to Demps Pitch!

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto strikes out. Weak inning.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Snakes' pitcher sure looks like he's got a new lease on life.

Though Fukudome’s out was well hit.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

league starting to pitch him away more

weak flyouts to left.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh this ump is inconsistent..

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnson and DeRosa

They are not hitting and are in slumps currently. Someone tell me please why Lou refuses to play Cedeno and Pie?

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa

struggled, but batted well yesterday.

Pie should be playing.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

shitty memory?

derosa hit well yesterday

by bheidge on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well he still is in a slump right now

AT LEAST Pie should be playing..

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We discussed Pie earlier.

I wish we were discussing his on the field performance.

Oh oh, pucker alert. Scott Eyre out there and misses the first two pitches.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson is garbage.. Im sick of how Lou is managing.

He seems to be in love with his 2 scrappy guys.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish you would stop.

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reed isn't really "scrappy", IMO

and the other “scrappy” hitter is playing really well right now

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEW PITCHER

IN: 47 Scott Eyre LHP
OUT: 46 Ryan Dempster RHP

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scherzer is out

who is up in the DB pen

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No wall outlets where you are watching?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Salazar pops out to SS. 1 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scherzer is out

I think because he was lucky to get this far having allowed only one run.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chad Qualls in the Snakes' pen.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This part of their pen is lights out.. Damnit.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not really. QUalls, Cruz, and Lyon have blown a few saves apiece

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pena can deal

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strikeout called, outside corner.

2 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and suddenly

there’s a yankee on my screen.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ojeda

gets a hit. What IS it with this guy.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sarcasm?

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's scrappy

"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 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ojeda singles to left-center.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gracie just said it.

That Dempster was “one call from throwing up a zero” in the last inning.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

quite.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Auggie Ojeda

makes me puke. I remember cheering him like the runt puppy at the pound.

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is he that bad

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ojeda's on something..

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

all you know is

he’s on first.

Sheesh.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eyre

falling behind. 2-0.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eyre gets him to fly out to Soriano. 3 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who is up in the pen?

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God, Randy Johnson's face...

looks like 40 miles of bad road!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori

makes the catch to end it. Pat makes is sound a lot closer than it is.

Fox is stupid and cuts away from the stretch.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nevermind good job stevie

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wasn't the greatest outing

but no harm done

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My ears are hurting

"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 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GET SOME RUNS!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Long term, this team could use Scott Eyre to come back and pitch well.

Wasn’t a sparkling outing by
Scott but it’s got to feel good to have an ERA of 0.00.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Qualls.

It’s so sad to see athletes like Emmit Smith in stupid commercials for hair gel.

Gracie doing the 7th inning stretch. And I repeat, who is he rooting for today?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Re: lineup needs to be blown up

This would, remarkably, be the 8th time in the last 9 games the Cubs have scored 3 runs or less. That is abysmal. We’ve got some solid moving parts up and down the lineup but it ain’t working.

by BeltwayCubsFan on May 10, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we won yesterday scoring three runs or less.

two stats matter. Wins and Losses.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I continue to say

Alfonso’s presence at the top of the order puts a chill on the whole lineup

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Base hit Dero

"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 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa

singles to lead off

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa singles to RF.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rocket Single

DeRo!

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good start

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

finally DeRosa with two good games

prove me wrong!

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But I’ll take a sac bunt.

by dbaltman on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant that he was due for a hit, but I’ll take a sac bunt. Hopefully Ward can bring him home.

by dbaltman on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The fact that he hasn’t done much lately. Every now and then I let my inner optimist come out.

by dbaltman on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy v. 2.0 is up

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MLB.com

I am listening to mlb.com and reddevil said single and mlb was still in a break come on mlb hurry up

by brownbuddha on May 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pinch hit for Pie here

come on…

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is he an improved version?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy 2.0 is

batting .125 in MAy in 24 ABS

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kind of like Windows Vista you mean??

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rofl!

I went to Vista and immediately uninstalled it back to XP

by Emelie on May 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

was he showing bunt?

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sac 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 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice

i will take it

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson bunts, 3-4, sac. DeRosa to 2nd.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PINCH-HITTER

IN: 33 Daryle Ward ( L )

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whose on deck?

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well I meant after Johnson

but nvm..

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Onedec?

"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 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward in to pinch hit

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who else is listening to mlb.com

who is with Pat today on MLB.com

by brownbuddha on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dave Otto

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Otto

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Biggest Crowd of the Season today says Pat

"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 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Make him pitch to you, Daryle!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Basehit tie game!

"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 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hell yea

d- ward

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quals has interesting line

.92 ERA 0-3

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Raise that ERA

a lil

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NICE!

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TIE GAME!

Ward singles, DeRosa scores!!!!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great small ball!

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You da' man, Daryle.

Good piece of hitting.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

First hit as a PH this season!

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God bless Ward and all...

....but how do you hit the ball that well and come up with a single?

by cwyers on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the same reason

Marquis will pinch run for him.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't want to waste

Onedec or Fonty, I spect.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Put a fridg on your back

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at this point

I think we deserve to sweep.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smile

that’s been in my mind all afternoon… dare not say it out loud

by Emelie on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Fonz!

come on!

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sweetness

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD, SORI TOOK THE FIRST PITCH!

He’s still down 0-2

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That first pitch wanted to be crushed.

"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 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He sliced the hell out of that ball

"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 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-2

Must be up there in leading the league in 0-2

by Dome is my home-ay on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Notice the sliders in the dirt on 0-2?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

also

notice him not swinging at all of them. :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there have only been 6 AB's this year where

he has stated 0-2… I was shocked to see that

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That can't be.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

usually what he does

Pitch one – swinging strike
Pitch 2 – called strike or ball

I see that pattern in nearly all his AB

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

by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

swear to god looked up at the splits earlier on espn.com

i couldnt believe it

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wild Pitch Down to 2nd Marquis

"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 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wild pitch!

Marquis to second. 2-2.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wild pitch! Runner to 2nd.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hell yea

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Sori.

He almost swung at that pitch in the dirt!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso got luck

don’t think he laid off that pitch in the dirt

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me type pretty one day

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1 NSV in fantasy for me today

kerry better make up for it

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how many cubs do you haveon yoru team?

I have a big 0 on mine. Am in an auction draft and with a little more forsight could have had soto and wood for cheap.

by Dome is my home-ay on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sori Breaks hit bat. Cork Everywhere.

"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 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORI IS THE MAN

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

double WE TAKE THE LEAD!

"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 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano!

Doubles! Marquis scores! 3-2 CUBS!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano drives in Marquis! A double! CUBS LEAD!

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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's back!

BACK, I SAY!!!

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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep, seems

like it. MDBNIU will be so pissed.

by sue369 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and if Wood gets a save

he will really be PMSing

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're quiet today

Sue!

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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a

one year old distracting me.

by sue369 on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crushed

for a double… 3-2 CUBS

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes he is coming back

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

where'd he go?

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!

Ha ha ha

and that’s why we NEED him in this line up

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORIANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOO!!!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Effin rights!

Marmol should get ready…

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEE HAW

take that, you nay sayers

by Emelie on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now, let's get Sori in.

He did hit that ball well.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

first one today

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't you just LOVE SORI!!!

n/t

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

now there is some hitting by soriano!!!

by Canseco's Roid Party on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonzie is hot..

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who...

Sang the stretch?

by BartlettBob on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gracie

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I got fooled by Fox.

I usually never let that happen.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was yesterday.

It was three members of the Chicago Sky WNBA team.

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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a replay

of yesterday

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Chicago Sky

don’t know who that is… woman’s team of some sort…

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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

some WNBA chicks..

they were bad singers

by MillsChC on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chicago Sky basketball team

Better stick to their day job

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by Jayo525 on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sori

no serious trade talk. Just a bunch of nay-sayers.

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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's get greedy!

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

who is that idiot who said we should straight up trade him for Dunn??

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me. What about it?

kidding

"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 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there was a diary on the topic of trading Soriano for Dunn

and tons of people in there were for that..

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up 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 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HE DOES IT AGAIN!

Soriano scores!!!!

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by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso!

beats a second throw to the plate!

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot double Soriano scores!

"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 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOOOM

Heck ya

Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man

by sheamcmurray on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When he rounded third

he looked like he was gonna be out by a mile

by MillsChC on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori

He looking bad running….

by BartlettBob on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah, should The Riot try to steal here?

Just kidding.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Riot for The Riot...

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is why I love Alfonso Soriano

Difference maker

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

by Galvan316 on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-2!

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that was REALLY close.

Check out Riot getting RBIs, eh!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Does your calculator compute hate?

"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 10, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cwyers

doesn’t hate Theriot. Just doesn’t think he’s a good player. Personally, I think Theriot’s been getting lucky.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that he does get lucky.

And I know cwyers is prob the most knowledgeable guy on this blog but he did call him USELESS in the original game thread. I just don’t get it. He is what he is. I say accept it and move on.

"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 10, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe that "USELESS" was in reference to his baserunning in particular.

Ignoring the fact that it’s Theriot for just a moment, giving away outs frustrates me to no end – it’s one thing to make an out ate the plate, another thing to make outs on the bases; you can choose not to run, and the INTENTIONAL risking of outs for so little reward bothers me.

But that’s completely irrelevant to this, at least in my mind – I was simply noting that technically no RBI was awarded due to the error. I don’t really CARE – I’ve many times referred to the distinction between earned and unearned runs as meaningless and arbitrary.

by cwyers on May 10, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Giving away outs is frustrating.

"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 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a pedant, what can I say.

Theriot was only credited with one RBI. I don’t like measuring players with RBIs, particularly, but the scorer ended up awarding an error on the play, so there it is. I didn’t think that clarifying the decision of the official scorer was “hate.”

by cwyers on May 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I apologize if I was a bit harsh.

We’re winning, that’s all I care about.

"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 10, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I probably went overboard in the early innings.

Being caught stealing is the most frustrating thing for me to watch as a baseball fan, and I let it bother me more than I should, probably.

by cwyers on May 10, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well you're passionate, what's wrong w/ that?

And you’re obviously very good at what you do. If I was a bit more statistically inclined I’d prob be the same way.

"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 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chad Qualls gives up 3 R.

Mike Fetters (?!) to come in? He’s still in baseball?

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by northsider on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sori

hes still running at 70% i’d say.
i said sori would carry us tru this series.

by xene on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot pointed to you Cwyers!

All in good fun!

"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 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot is raking

Your hate is his fuel

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure The Riot lives and dies on every word we say here.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe the riot

reads bcb everynite and it motivates him!

by cubsmania on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano is oging to be vital to this team

he will get it done and carry us eventually. He is a great hitter

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori is frustrating.

But he is a hell of a player. You just have to wonder what he’d be like if he was as patient a hitter as Fukudome.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seconded!

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

by Reddevil on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

Despite being super clutch two days in a row, he swung at dozens of bad pitches this series and barely took any. Frustrating, but I’ll take it.

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

both versions of Scrappy have helped this inning

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sori's lucky

he had a great slide, he should have been on his horse from the get-go. GO CUBS! Let’s get a couple more runs!

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

did look like

he slowed down. Good call by the 3b coach.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahh,

BRANDON Fetters.

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by northsider on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What?

Isn’t his name Medders?

"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 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, I thought Pat was saying Fetters.

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by northsider on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If there is, it automatically becomes my favorite

"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 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YMCA Theory

I used to agree with you 100%.

However, any song that indicates that the opposing team is in trouble and therefore bringing in a relief pitcher is a great one to me!

by BartlettBob on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we are coming out of our funk???

n/t

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i sadi that yesterday after Lilly at bat....

i think that might have changed the year around

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

any day

is a good day to beat the Diamond-backs. Cause we’re almost certainly going to have to do it in October.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that 3rd run makes me feel good,

but i hope we get more, as howry’s in the pen, not marmol. is that correct?

by philadelphiacub on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Such an awesome slide!

But man he really looks like something is still bothering his legs

"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 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Do not be lulled by Soriano's hitting

He is still A TERRIBLE leadoff hitter.
I am thrilled his bat has come alive and I do not hate him but is NOT
A leadoff hitter so great day but please Lou put him DOWN in the batting order

by Doggie Stalker on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to...

...live in the moment. Jeez.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just hope we aren't like the Brewers last season

playing excellent baseball at home, shitty on the road. That would be bad for the last week of the season…

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we cant win tomorrow

never have beaten randy never will

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what's up with that

why would you want to jinx it

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tomorrow's the day Carlos shows him who the new smokin' pitcher is.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would normally agree 100%

but this year Randy, while throwing well, isn’t the Randy of old. Hopefully, the “old” Randy won’t show up tomorrow!

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 10, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the numbers oif us vs. him are pathetic

he scares me… He could beat us at 70

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pete's sake.

be positive.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i am trying to super reverse jinx it

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remind me not to talk to you when things are going poorly.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well I do hope that old Randy shows up

just don’t use quotations..

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by Chanman25 on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotcha

n/t

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 10, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to get too far ahead of ourselves.....

but Marmol and then Woody in the 8th and 9th respectively?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i like

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

by fischisgod on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, please

"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 10, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow.

hit and run didn’t quite work there…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Replay showed the Sori play at the plate.

His leg didn’t look too good.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 10, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kind of, I saw flashes of it

and was upset when we let him go. Glad I get to see him anyway here in AZ.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon

Aram. Another double would be nice.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs