Open Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 5/13, 7:05 CT
by Al on May 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs, May 13, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
Four in a row and five of six. The Cubs, in a mini-slump for a couple of weeks, seem on a roll. They were worried about having to play so many home games early in the season, but with a 15-6 home record so far, they are taking good advantage.
Tonight, the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive an Alfonso Soriano bobblehead. There is no truth to the rumor that it also does bunny hops.
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Jason Marquis just has to pitch better, period, or I suspect Lou's patience with him will run out. A year ago at this time, he had just thrown a CG shutout against the Pirates and he was 5-1 with a 1.70 ERA. Suffice to say that this year, he's not doing that. He is, however, 3-2, 3.38 in six career starts vs. San Diego, and has a 1.69 ERA in his last three outings. The Padre who hits him best is Michael Barrett, who's on the DL. Other than that, the only Padre who will actually play tonight who hits Marquis well is Tadahito Iguchi, 5-for-7 with two doubles (and all of that was in two games last year, on May 19, when he was 3-for-4, and then right after his trade to the Phillies, on July 31, when he went 2-for-3 against Marquis. The Cubs won both games anyway).
Shawn Estes, wow. Before last week he hadn't pitched in the major leagues since April 2006, and he hasn't had a full season with an ERA under 5.00 since 2001. He last pitched against the Cubs on May 7, 2004, and the Cubs beat the living daylights out of him, scoring nine earned runs in 2.2 innings. Among current Cubs, Aramis Ramirez is 8-for-13 (2 HR) vs. Estes, and Henry Blanco (who probably won't start tonight, but I had to post this) is 0-for-7 ... but with five walks. Estes has had a pretty mediocre career, but as a lefthander, he has made enough money to buy a 6200-square-foot home in Paradise Valley, Arizona. You'd think that with a house like that, he'd smile more. (Looks pretty unhappy in that photo, doesn't he?)
I was corrected by the San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on SD's TV coverage, which is listed as "CH4"; I assumed that was a broadcast channel. I should know better, because there's no over-the-air channel 4 in SD. This is Cox Cable 4, who has an exclusive deal, so you can't even get this channel via satellite. If you want to watch the Padres in SD, you have to get Cox Cable. Anyway, there's more on today at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment thread will post at 8:30 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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I'm calling it with the first post.
7-4 Cubbie win, Jason gives up three in 6 innings.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ESTES
LIGHT EM UP.
He does look pissed, probably because he is a Cub fan and found out they might sign Edmonds who couldnt even hit off of him.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the best gametracker in you guys opinion?
I still have yet to find one that is as quick as my phone and is worth sitting at the computer for, especially with the playoffs on tonight…
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday
at mlb.com is pretty solid. runs just around a minute behind
by MJMars on May 13, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's quick, but it's also SO jumbled together.
I like the actual interface on ESPN’s better but it’s sloooooooowwwwww
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the frustrating thing about that is
when you click on a box score and go back it goes about an inning back and starts over. gets on my damn nerves!
by MJMars on May 13, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have mixed feelings about Gameday's interface, but I'll say one thing...
...the video highlights feature they added this year is FREAKIN’ AWESOME. Basically, they post video clips of key plays within a few minutes of the play occuring. And most of the clips don’t make it to the recap posted on cubs.com (and other MLB sites) after the game is over. Best of all, it’s free. There’s a lot not to like about the way MLB handles its Interweb offerings, but they got it right in this case.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
That is such a great new feature!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOAH WOAH WOAH
Back this train up. I didn’t know about that feature! Looks like I’m trying MLB gameday today.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like AOL circa 1997:
It literally says in the window “You’ve got videos!” You can’t miss it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, definitely worth the price of admission (which is nothing).
Maybe we should stop talking about it, though. If MLB reads this, they’ll start charging us.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud's already sent the memo.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry though...
most of you will probably be in the new “Gameday Blackout” areas.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB's, by far...
...since I don’t have cable (only bunny ears), and I live in bum-f Kansas (Rock Chalk), AND because my internet is city-wide wifi (read: slow), I rely on gametrackers and MLB audio for 99% of my Cubs’ news. Thus, I’ve tried them all out.
MLB is, as someone said, about 20-45 seconds behind live coverage, which I don’t think is bad.
ESPN is also a bit behind, but I don’t like the layout nearly as much.
I’ve tried CBS, but that was awhile ago.
I usually pair MLB GameDay with MLB Audio, and I’m set.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I like MLB better. I like the layout better and how the information is given. I also like how you can fit all the information on a single screen with the MLB Gameday.
Daver got is right about the video clips though. That is a fantastic feature.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like em for different things
I like CBS because they have pitch counts, and often have a glog to describe the action.
I like ESPN for the pitch descriptions including break up/down and left/right along with mph and visual of location.
But the video feature on MLB, I havent tried. Definitely will though!
by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops. ESPN sucks.
The pitch thing I attributed to ESPN was mlb. I guess I dont like ESPN for anything!
by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Shawn....
what a garbage pitcher you are. Should be a slugfest tonight
by MJMars on May 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Shawn....
what a garbage pitcher you are. Should be a slugfest tonight
by MJMars on May 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ Rev
beat me to it…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can say that again:)
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wil be at the game
i am 1-1. the one loss being opening day. go cubbies.
by xene on May 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't even know Estes still existed.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 13, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's here with a present for the Cubbies!
Batting practice anyone?
Ok ok I’ll stop before I jinx something. Watch him throw a no-no.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll send you $100 if he does.
by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
200
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 13, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what,
is this a bidding war?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 13, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
and we’re going to take the funds to send to Hendry to not sign Edmonds . . .
by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember how we used to struggle against LHP last year?
2007 Cubs vs LHP .263/.325/.431 .756 OPS
2008 Cubs vs LHP .296/.393/.439 .831 OPS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we learned
to take the walk against the soft tossing lefties.
by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's about friggin time!
Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008
by SackMan on May 13, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My prediction - Cubs 11, San Diego 8
I think I was at 4 games last year where Marquis failed to hold a 4-run lead . . . I see this one being similar:
SD 004 021 100
CHI 041 211 20x
by Shanghai Badger on May 13, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't really care what Marquis does tonight...
...how bout some extended relief opportunities for those NOT named Wood or Marmol? Not saying Jason has to get lit up, but a good 3 or 4 innings to get Wuertz, Howry, or Eyre some work might be a good time? Thoughts?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seeing as Jason averages
about 5.2 IP per start this season, I’d say you’re going to get your wish.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, well, Eyre and Howry pitched last night.
Marquis was signed to eat innings. I’d like to see him chow down.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but...
...Marmol’s arm HAS to be sore already, right? And if it’s a non-save opportunity, why not stretch out these two again? At least Howry.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea...
...to give Howry back-to-back outings. He gave up three hits last night but seems to be getting things together otherwise. At least he’s not walking guys.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching Healthy and Good Enough
The Cubs have three solid starters (Big Z, Dempster, and Lilly). Marmol and Wood appear to be solid enough in the bullpen. That’s good enough pitching to win the division, if they stay healthy. Yeah, finding or developing 4th and 5th starters would be appreciated. The bullpen depth could be better, but good guys at the back of the starting rotation and good middle relievers are hard to find. Stay healthy, pitchers!
by memphiscub on May 13, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your avatar reminds me too much of the Dodgers
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You hit it on the head...
good enough to win the division. Good enough to win in the playoffs – we just dont know.
And i agree with dtpollitt :)
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on May 13, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many 4th and 5th starters are you going to use in the playoffs?
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa nelly
Lets not put the cart before the horse here…..
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not...
..I was just responding to the comment that our 4th and 5th starters might be good enough to get us into the playoff but somehow not good enough to win in the playoffs. My point is those guys play a much smaller role in the playoffs and I don’t see alot of teams around the league who wouldn’t like to have better pitching in the 4 and 5 holes.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Playoff Thing
The lack of bullpen depth, as it stands right now, really would concern me in a playoff series. The 5th starter and maybe the 4th starter would be used in the bullpen in postseason. The guys filling those roles, to this point, have not been effective. Let’s hope the Cubs get to the playoffs..
by memphiscub on May 13, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guys filling what roles?
If you’re talking about the 4th and 5th starter, I agree but I would be very surprised if Rich Hill doesn’t make a solid comeback. But I think the bullpen has been pretty decent this year. They have a low WHIP and an average ERA (3.60). They don’t seem as good as last year but actually in terms of ERA and WHIP they are better than they finished last year.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is there anyone that is NOT available in the pen tonight?
I would guess that Marmol would be pretty off-limits, but anyone else?
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eckersley not available
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee Smith probably out as well.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just read your signature and almost spit out my delicious Keystone Light all over my final exam paper
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably the first (and last) time this phrase:
my delicious Keystone Light
has ever been written. That said, I literally spat Old Style all over my living room floor when Morgan said it on air.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finals week, 16 oz. 6 pack of The Key, $4.43. Not my usual forte.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finals week, 16oz. 6 pack of Old Style. My usual forte.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The beer I "rent" and dispose of
has more taste than Key Lite. J/K
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on May 13, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does one rent beer?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you don't really buy beer,
you only rent it….
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Renting Beer:
Step 1: Exchange $ for Beer
Step 2: Drink Beer
Step 3: Wait 10 minutes
Step 4: Set captive beer free, back into the wild from whence it came.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this like photosynthesis??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that the real meaning of recycling?
n/t
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on May 13, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
-1 for Mitch Williams...
-1,000,000 for Rod Beck…
sorry…bad taste.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I KNEW IT
I KNEW SOMEONE WAS GONNA GO THERE
grumble grumble
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robble Robble..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wokka Wokka?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say Aardsma is a no...
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on May 13, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roberta Nova?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that anything like
a super novoa?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost...
but more like a champagne super nova….in the sky.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And somewhere,
Liam Gallagher has just punched his brother in the face.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watched The Departed again today...
...and specifically the scene where Jack beats Leo’s broken arm with a boot…
...Would Alfonseca mind if someone beat his 6th finger?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't she an R&B singer from the 70s?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Juan Cruz?
He’s automatic.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Remlinger is the way to go
or Cliff Barton
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix Heredia needs work..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Bartosh?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 13, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
36TH POST!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis
Will quiet the critics for one game tonight. He’ll throw 7 and give up 5R, but Lou will let him pitch through his troubles to save the bullpen for when we might need them to beat a team.
I’m predicting a Soto homerun as well.
Or maybe Marquis will suck worse than Estes. Who knows?
by walsh2317 on May 13, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
7IP with 5 R, earned or not,
is not going to silence any critics!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MUHAHHAHAHHAA
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll silence Paul Sullivan
......I hope Marshall or Hill come back soon:)
by walsh2317 on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta remember
to click that stupid reply button.
by walsh2317 on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone has to say it...
Thank you, again, Shawn Estes, for that amazing start on September 24, 2003 against Cincinatti. I remember thinking Dusty was bats#*$ crazy starting you, and then you went out, pitched a complete game four-hitter, the Cubs won 8-0, and never fell out of first (although they did fall into a tie) again.
Arguably one of the most unlikely CG, pennant race pitching performances of all time.
But I still love Estes for having the “testes” to pull it off…
by Chadnudj on May 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
those dumbass padres fans on gaslamp or whatever it is gave me a warning.
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it deserved?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said
” good luck hitting carlos…
i think we’ll have fun hitting wolf.”
To them before the game yesterday. They got angry because they knew it was gonna happen and it did. Carlos pitched well and wolf pitched poorly
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...you thought that girls comment was in anger? LOL...
all she said was…
“lol get out”
That makes them all “dumbasses”? Maybe I missed something?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think she was mad...
but i got a warning somehow.
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone from the blog emaild you a warning?
Explain please.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
when i went on the site something popped up that said if you wish to continue browsing this site you have to acknowledge that you have been issue a warning. or something to that effect.
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neato...why hasn't Al ever done that to me?
I must be slipping.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it won't matter
estes is gonna get rocked tonight and they won’t have much to say to me anyway
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judging from your nomenclature for Padres Fans..
this isn’t coming as a complete shock…you realize that don’t you?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went and read
their gameday thread for yesterday.
1) 185 posts. Lame.
2) “Chicago cubs fan = large belly”. Lame.
3) Lame.
So, really, don’t worry about it.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 13, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there any truth to the rumor
that the Soriano bobblehead just spins around aimlessly created large bursts of air
but touching nothing ?
by Doggie Stalker on May 13, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No..that is false...
it does however periodically, and without warning, start to “bobble” all on it’s own. This is caused by the fact that it will always try and guess when you will touch it to make it “bobble”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that around September
it will carry the rest of the team bobbleheads around for a month.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're on fire today
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I have to ask...
...does it have the “voodoo paint”?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no but
it’s just a guess-bobbler, so…
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 13, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My prediction
First team to score 10 runs wins!
by salparadise23 on May 13, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This game could end up
resembling a 16-inch game at Gompers Park….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know
its better to score more runs then the other team
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, John Madden
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know
its better to score more runs then the other team
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks again.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The wind is blowing out, according to radio guys.
For the love of Rick Sutcliffe, Jason, keep the damn ball down. This could be a very short outing for Shawn Estes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know if the pitcher gives up more runs then the other team
he will take the loss..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your ideas intrigue me.
I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well if you purchase my newsletter
your probably going to have to give up money
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This a revolutionary new way of doing business.
You will go far.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well it what I always say
If you gain money in a business, then you will be richer!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Compelling and rich.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wind, blowing out, Estes, model rockets...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight,
Wrigley will be the perfect launching pad for some Estes Rockets!
Hey-OOOOOOOOO
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So... Jason might hit one himself...
Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008
by SackMan on May 13, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wind blowing out, Estes throwing beachballs....
Soriano 0-4 with 2ks and two groundouts.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or 3 HRs and one 3k.
You guys pick.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A leadoff homer
In which he grandstands around the bases so annoying Estes that he manages to pitch a decent game
and Sori K’s in the next 4 at bats with runners in scoring postion and no one out.
( Ok I don’t hate him but please JUST MOVE HIM DOWN IN THE ORDER)
by Doggie Stalker on May 13, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eerie.
This wasn’t that far off.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 13, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I like is how people try to pick the details of a baseball game
The multitude of variances preclude any logical basis, except the odds are that Estes might not get through the order a 3rd time without 6 or more runs scored and Marquis will probably allow 3 runs in 6 innings and Lou will grow impatient.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on May 13, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please put this:
The multitude of variances preclude any logical basis
In layman’s terms. I’m not really following your point here.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An bunch of stuff is gonna happen..
and there’s no telling in what order or how.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many thanks.
That phrase looked like Sokal wrote it….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
UNLESS...
...A huge fuckin rabbit named Frank comes up to you and tells you EXACTLY what’s gonna happen.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...body...got...the...movie...reference...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donnie Darko...
Tell me what I’ve won..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody?
Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good god thank you
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah..
What are you, like some kind of super hero or something?
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant this is all gobbly GOOK
wasteful activity, like kids in line to tell Santa what they want for Christmas
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on May 13, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all in fun there skippy.
It’s not like I put chips down on anything. ROFL
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matchup of the century
ESTES vs. MARQUIS
Who wants their job more?!?
After this someone’s gonna be living in a van…...
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
has anyone heard
the rumor of Edmonds being picked up by the Cubs?
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope you're kidding.
We’ve had two diaries, each with over 200 comments, on the subject. Let’s not start the debate in the game thread.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course I'm kidding
and I probably should not have mentioned it, but it became so ridiculous that I couldn’t pass it up.
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of figured.
If you think it’s ridiculous in here, you should hear the mouthbreathers on local sports radio. Ye gods.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I think it's a good idea..
I mean…the guy has a WS ring!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reed johnson
has quickly become a favorite of mine as well.
If his average was in the .300’s I’d let him marry my sister.
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does...
And it even has real diamonds and everything..:)
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs Lineup via ESPN 1000
Soriano
Theriot
Lee
A Ram
Fukudome
Soto
DeRo
Reed Johnson
Marquis
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably my favorite lineup.
Other than Z at the bottom of course.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice to see that Lou didnt let the LH Estes
...scare him enough to sit Dome.
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a joke, right?
Hehe jk
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes sir...
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But it did scare him enough...
to sit Pie….sigh.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mother pitching would have done that.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah..but your Mother...
can drop down and sidearm that slider to the lefties and she’s not afraid to put one in your ear if you so much as look at her cross-eyed!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatcho say about my mama?
Dems fightin words.
You know damn well she takes pride in her splitfinger.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronny Cedeno must be in Car 54
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in a prognosticating mood...
Soriano – 2-5 1HR 2RBI 2R
Theriot – 1-5 2B BB 2R
Lee – 3-3 HR BB 4RBI 2R
A Ram – 2-3 2B SF 1R
Fukudome 1-2 2BB 2R
Soto 1-4 HR 2RBI 1R
DeRo 2-3 BB
Reed Johnson 0-4
Marquis 6.2 IP 5 ER 6H 4BB 4K Winning Pitcher!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wind blowing out+Sean Estes=Dingers
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way
reed got off the proverbial shnide the other day and will have a 2 homer game.
I hope he likes middle aged single mothers…..
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on May 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
People who post lower OPS's that pitchers
usually don’t have 2 HR games. That said, I’d love it if it happened.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to get 6 2/3 from Marquis!
...but with the wind howling out, I am not as osstimistic (as Sammy would say)
Cubs still win of course
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets just called up Fernando Tatis.
Which surprised me, because I thought he was dead or something.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you mean he isn't dead....
I thought he was hangin with twisted sister
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought he retired..
When they retired the Expos…
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You should be thankful then...
cause in that case, now your going to heaven!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weak, SWL, weak.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok...you take the next one then.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
estes
hasn’t had a start this year i believe so we should hammer him.
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 13, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Waiting for Hammer...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it's going to be a long night.
I can’t get Gameday Audio to work for the early games—looks like their servers are down and/or overloaded. I just hope it works by 5:30 MT.
Otherwise, I’ll need some definite PBP help to keep from going crazy.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on May 13, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
PBP
Peanut Butter Peanuts?
Pabst Blue Pilsner?
Please Bunt (in) Play?
Poo-Boy Poops?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was even worse.
LOL
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, SWL...
...I didn’t have a lot to go on.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we're 0-2...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Studying for finals must be racking your brain!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on May 13, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll need some definite PBP
Here’s an idea:
Take a little time out, head to a decent sports bar near you, and tip the barkeep to put the Cubs game on….maybe a little extra $$ to add some volume…
"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 13, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jump on them early….for some reason estes scares me
by ndcubs on May 13, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit
Len just jinxed ‘em….
He said mentioned the “when the wind’s blowing out, the Cubs are 4-0” stat…
"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 13, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gail Fisher has
more hair colors in a months time than I have shoes.
by sue369 on May 13, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But will this game get in tonight?
A line of T-storms moving in…
http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=lot&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no
by JFCubFan on May 13, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The game should get in.
Though it might be a delay during it.
by Unique on May 13, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the rain cell is as close as they say
they’ll more likely just wait for it to pass before even starting the game.
"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 13, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoping Ronny would get a start
In all seriousnous, He hasn’t had some AB’s in a while. Oh well, sure not going to offend a lot of people around here I am sure,
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on May 13, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Day off and live
Today I got a day off and this game is televised here on Sky PerfecTV in Japan.
I watched Estes pitching frequently at SF not recently. Did not know he’s ended up landing on SD.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since you are 16 hours ahead of us over there...
don’t let us know if the cubs won or lost yet…we wanna see for ourselves OK?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
you beat me to that joke!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did? You must be slow then...
I’m in San Diego on PST…like 2 hours behind you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
try three
how’s the past? Want to know your future?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda dull here in the past...
what am I having for dinner? Do I get heartburn again?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just don't get chinese food tonight
or you’ll regret it..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you...you may have saved a life...
or at least, a 1/3 of a roll of Quilted Northern.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
Be the best. No negativity, no weakness, no acquiescence to fear or disaster, no errors of ignorance, no evasion from reality. -- Jeff Buckley
by bluebythebook on May 13, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being a crystal ball...
Cubs win!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew...I thought for a second you were letting the cat out of the bag...
but then I realized you were being a crystal ball…not a magic 8 ball….
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
It’s 9AM Wednesday morning.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
UGH...not really baseball time of the day, at least for me
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am glad to see Ron back in the booth tonight
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 13, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can see him?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better, beetter
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That bobblehead bears almost NO resemblance to Soriano.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They should have made the feet "hop" instead of the head "bobble".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got Comcast feed
Let’s play ball!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 up 2 down
I couldn’t see if that was a necessary hop or he just did it because he’s alfonso.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 13, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just leaving the office now...
I’ll try and check back in a hour or so everyone….GO CUBS!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 13, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
remember, no chinese food
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I've ever seen a player spit
as much as Soriano does….
"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 13, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how close....
was that taguchi hit to the wall?
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 13, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a wild way to get the 3rd out
ouch!
"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 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3-4 inning
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another slight Cablecast correction
All cable systems in SD County carry Padres baseball. (on channel 4) Cox Cable is the rights holder. Cox is the dominating carrier. Time Warner has about 15% of the market, a few smaller systems are in rural areas. Cox doesn’t allow their feed to be used on EI. It did happen a few times last season, but rarely.
For what it’s worth.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday audio is goofed up
It’s replaying the pre-game coverage now.
Be the best. No negativity, no weakness, no acquiescence to fear or disaster, no errors of ignorance, no evasion from reality. -- Jeff Buckley
by bluebythebook on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's working fine for me...
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on May 13, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's fine for me...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this happens every once in awhile
just reload the window and it should be fine
by bluesweatergirl1 on May 13, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iguchi
The reason why he came to US was funny….
He’s got a contract with Daiei Hawks says he can become free agent unconditionally if the owner of Hawks is changed.
Then the Hawks was purchased by Softbank and he’s outa there.
Pretty strange.
Nich catch!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori
"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 13, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching the replay
Sori even spit right after he hit the ball!!
"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 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!! 1-0
Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008
by SackMan on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HE'S BACK!!!!!
WELCOME BACK SORIANO!! BACK IN FULL FORM!!!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bobble that!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I called that...
seriously. But he’s heating up.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta continue to ride this hot, guess hacker
for all he’s worth! GO CUBS! How about a dinger each tonight!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on May 13, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giggidy Giggidy
AlllllllllllllllRIGHT!
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My buddy's license plate reads: GIGGIDY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 13, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gone
lead off homer
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Fonzie is hot!
by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
atta boy fonsy!!!
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 13, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His 45th lead off homer?
Who’s all time leader in MLB?
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think Henderson is second.
Have a baby with me, though, so it’s hard to look things up.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
impossible
i’m a guy..
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...I think you misunderstood.
I’m holding one, not carrying one!
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from rickey henderson's wikipedia page
“He also holds the record for most home runs to lead off a game, with 81; Houston’s Craig Biggio has the second-most ever, with 53.”
i will now do a victory dance, as this may be the only time i ever prove cwyers wrong about anything numbers related.
by billywan on May 13, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
possibly ricky henderson
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love it.
YEAH SORI.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al sighting
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 13, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God I'm glad I wasn't the only one to see it!
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
by Walker71421 on May 13, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis catch is up on gameday.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wand the darn HR!
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al Yellon vs. umbrella.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 13, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More then an Al sighting
Al close-up!
My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th
by Rudey on May 13, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep, full screen.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on May 13, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis didn't get the memo about keeping the ball down.
Hasn’t hurt him yet, but he’s playing with fire.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
12 strikes, 2 balls
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stl has an off night?
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
playing pittsburgh
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh didn't see it.
Mil. down 1
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rain delay against the pirates
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aramis' defense has been stellar!
"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 13, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that gonna be another Gameday highlight?
by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
web jem
Cubs are getting a lot of WJ-quality plays as of late….
"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 13, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
er...um...that would be Gem....sorry! :-)
"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 13, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jem or Gem?
either way, good to see its for us and not against us lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...I dunno where the J came from
other than a frain bart….. hehe
"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 13, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Runner on second, two out. Don't have to pitch to the catcher.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 13, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea but i'd like Estes
to leadoff the next inning
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gate City?
thought it sounded familiar. In-laws live in Clintwood, not too far from you. Go Cubs!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on May 13, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, we play you in high school sports. We're not in the same district anymore.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 13, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cool!
small world, indeed.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on May 13, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Dome
Hit it here in Okinawa!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
too bad...
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis has pitched through 2 innings
He’s not looking stellar, but he’s getting the job done. Hope he can go a few more innings.
by zevkalman on May 13, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This AT&T commericial really is bugging me now.
Says something like: “Not going to get your text message because he has zero bars up here.”
Uh… no. SMS is on a completely different part of the spectrum, so it doesn’t matter if you have bars or not. That’s the reason companies charge seperately for them.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kelly! Kelly Moore!
"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 13, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you referring to?
SMS is a communications protocol, in fact part of the GSM standards. What part of the spectrum are you referring to?
by zevkalman on May 13, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs only on pace for 9 runs.
C’mon, pick it up!
by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They gotta pitch to 'em
Dont want to face Marquis w/ the bases loaded!
by californiachicagoan on May 13, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Implosion already?
I like it…
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess so
lololol
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jhonny Peralta's parents nod in agreement with this post.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 13, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice gap hit by Reed!
There’s the Pie killer for ya….
"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 13, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
amen!
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 13, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0
2R double johnson
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha DeRo was like 10 ft behind soto
or geovany slowto
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by RightFieldSucks on May 13, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha DeRo was like 10 ft behind soto
or geovanyt slowto
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by RightFieldSucks on May 13, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!! Please let this game count!
Cubs 2008 (23-15)
Home (15-6) | Road (8-9) | 1-Run Games (4-3) | Extra Innings (4-2)
Updated on May 12, 2008
by SackMan on May 13, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
We’re rolling now, don’t wanna see anything slow it down!
by Itchy on May 13, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
through 2 already
no way they won’t get 5 in
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets keep it going
another 6 run inning would be nice
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like
sorianos approach…staying on the ball and driving it to right center.
by cubsmania on May 13, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Soriano sucks so bad!
He should hit a HR every at bat for what we are paying him!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on May 13, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dead horse beating
I’ll just say this about the Pie situation….
I like Felix, and I don’t dislike Reed.
And Reed just ended up being in the right place at the right time.
And he could very well end up being the CF for this year. And if he keeps playing the way he is, it wouldn’t such a bad thing.
Life is like a box o’ chocolates, and that’s all I have to say about 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 13, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like a quick inning here.
Are they calling for rain?
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea...lots of rain
and by ‘rain’ I mean Cubs runs.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap K for Jason
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
will give you weather update shortly
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quickly two outs
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Out of the inning!
Wish granted.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how bad is it raining...like sunday bad?
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 13, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scrappy!
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where's scooby?
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok I'm here
How are we looking? :) Sori’s back I see!!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed Johnson is now hitting...
.261/.346/.321, or a .668 OPS.
In other words…no, still not outhitting Ted Lilly. I’ll keep you posted.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But he's hitting it when it counts
"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 13, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who needs Edmonds? Reed looks like he wants a starting job out there
btw, Cubs.com is reporting that a move MAY be made
Pretty much says Edmonds is likely a Cub and Pie is in Iowa
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed's double is up on gameday
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 13, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is it me or is DLee kinda slumping still?
"you know they cant lose 162 consecutive games"
by 1021piestrikesout on May 13, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnk, nice play by Greene
Niiiice
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by RightFieldSucks on May 13, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they will be lucky if this one counts
but I hope I am wrong.
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
What am I missing?
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rains a coming soon
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
thanks
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis taken onto Waveland by Greene.
Tied up at 3.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
marquis is pathetic
apparently he can’t pitch with a lead…
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He can't pitch period
Hopefully this is his last start as a cub
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khalil kills
ouch
"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 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Well we knew he wasn’t going to shut them out….... sigh
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Khalil is becoming a cub killer quickly....
bean him plz lol jk
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'M N UR POST
STEELING UR VOWLZ
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well...
... when you put a cupcake over the heart of the plate like that, anyone is going to hit a HR.
Marquis has no place on a team that expects to contend for a championship.
DmL
by dmlichte on May 13, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the DFA list.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Northsider says hello from section 211
He’s giddy as a school girl because he got a Soriano bobblehead.
[Kidding, unfortunately.]
Be the best. No negativity, no weakness, no acquiescence to fear or disaster, no errors of ignorance, no evasion from reality. -- Jeff Buckley
by bluebythebook on May 13, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you know northsider?
God, I’m so jealous!
"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 13, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He asked her
to marry him one night last week. :D
by sue369 on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You take that back!!!11one1!
"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 13, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Northsider update #2
He just told me that he’s surrounded by drunk sorority girls who wouldn’t know Felix Pie from Felix the Cat.
Be the best. No negativity, no weakness, no acquiescence to fear or disaster, no errors of ignorance, no evasion from reality. -- Jeff Buckley
by bluebythebook on May 13, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ that whole thing
She forgot to mention that the drunk sorority girls were standing up in front of me and I would be like, Please. Sit. Down. and they’d get all offended. This ain’t Hundo, sweeties! There’s a game going on!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 13, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh now you get outs Marquis...
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greene
Are there famous columnist in Chicago called Bob Greene?
I’ve read a couple of his book.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
guys relax
Edmonds will save us when we sign him tomorrow
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just threw up in my mouth...
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
i wasn’t being serious, you know me :-D
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
but text is text. My gut reaction…. get it, gut reaction. Hit me with a rim shot!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
I just don’t get it. In my mind, Edmonds and Pie have equal offensive potential.
Who’s better at defense? And who do we already have on our roster?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we honestly don't need him
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA!
"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 13, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I could root for him
he would have to hit the game winning hit in the 7th game of the world series before the thought entered into my mind. Oh god I think I”m going to puke now
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Estes gets a hit
Damn, I had my money on “cancer cured” tonight.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Estes? Really, Marquis?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greene..
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 13, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Mercy
Hill, hurry up and stop sucking.
"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 13, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
too late to trade marquis for estes?
seriously
by grifdog on May 13, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I want your broken down Pinto!
I’ll give you my broken down Rambler!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me
SD picks up all of Marcheese’s salary and we’ll call it even
by grifdog on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Estes and Gerut? Too much freakin’ irony.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on May 13, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pathetic..........
when you give up hits to Gerut, Estes, and Hairston you are not ML worthy of pitching
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
holy cow relax
we get it, you dont like marquis.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you mean
“howry” cow?
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh you know it
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be honest
Can you really blame him, marquis has given up 4 runs in 4 innings against the worst team in the majors, the guy is a terrible, terrible pitcher
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst team?
Mmm…bad, but not the worst.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually they do have the worst record in the majors
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIght, but by your logic
The Marlins are the best team.
6 weeks in, let’s take another look in 2 months.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, it can happen.
But not when you’re labeled a “fast starter” and you’ve “been horrible thus far”.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
21 million wasted dollars
DFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dollars to doughnuts
Lou trots him [Marquis] back out next inning
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmm....doughnut.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mongo like doughnuts!
"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 13, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis and Pie for Maddux?
:-D
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by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis for a barrel of sunflower seeds
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think we could ask for Ranch flavored?
Too much?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went outside for a couple of minutes
and the Cubs lost their 3-0 lead?
Why are the Padres winning 4-3? WTF????
by zevkalman on May 13, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis...nuf said
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."
by DC Cubbie on May 13, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis happened.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fan Man
Guy few in strapped with a fan landed in the bleachers and it’s all gone to hell since
fan man is not real
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, obviously meant Marquis, who I do refer to as "ass" from time to 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."
by DC Cubbie on May 13, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is more valuable as a pinch runner now!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually a halfway decent point.
It is nice to bring in a pitcher to pinch run.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you call him a pitcher?
Sorry….I couldn’t resist… LOL
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by Bluelou on May 13, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Marquis might be the worst player on this team.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come tomorrow he won't
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 13, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really want
to like Marquis but he makes it impossible.
by sue369 on May 13, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope we can hang on till...
Samardzija is ready!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on May 13, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's relief, not a starter.
"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 13, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll start...and dominate
and catch the occasional TD!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on May 13, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that pink hat guy behind home plate?
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have said it before
but has the worst stuff of any pitcher on our staff, and I don’t think it is close
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."
by DC Cubbie on May 13, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That darn but.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, obviously meant Marquis, who I do refer to as "ass" from time to 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."
by DC Cubbie on May 13, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, "but", even with your man "ass"
I’m still anal.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
way to be patient!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB by Soto
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Estes is pitching a quality start so far
and Marquis gave up 4 runs to a pathetic hitting team. I am ashamed for Marquis,and hope we can get to these guys soon.
by zevkalman on May 13, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just remember, Jason Marquis is rich and you're not...
...so I don’t think he cares about your shame. I just want him off the team.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I do too. But what about his rich contract?
I can’t see the Cubs eating it.
by zevkalman on May 13, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
Derosa looking bad on that last swing.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if any
of the players are pissed at Marquis after losing the lead?
by sue369 on May 13, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they are
Work hard for a quick 3-0 lead then watch this clown give it right back by giving up a 2 out single to estes and a double to jody gerut of all people
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no worries Sue..
Marquis is just making our comeback more interesting for the fans. I’m sure his teammates appreciate his effort as well. It helps build our “swagger’ lol
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please dont let marquis pitch this inning, the defecit will increase if he does
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine all the pining for Greene we'd be doing?
If Theriot wasn’t on fire?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I still pine for him.
Did you see that catch? That’s defense – wowza.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still pining for Greene.
But that’s because I know what “regression to the mean” means.
In other news, I hear Berbatov is as good as gone. Hopefully, they get a boatload of cash for him.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually watching the game from Sunday right now.
DVR’d it (don’t know the result). He looks pretty disinterested thus far.
Can’t believe Ramos isn’t letting Robbo say goodbye…ice cold.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robbo's hurt, that's why Ramos held him out.
As for the rest, let me know when you’re done watching and we can discuss.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
halftime.
Then why is Robbo even taking up bench?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
by Bildo1805 on May 13, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a close as he'll get to a good bye?
I dunno.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have not
read all 440+ comments. But just get rid of Marquis. This guy is useless. Please!
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
by wild bill on May 13, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hear, hear!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis
Is useless. Did i mention this?
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
by wild bill on May 13, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to add something to this comment:
Marquis sucks.
by grifdog on May 13, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about looking at the good side of things.
1. He’s eaten up almost 5 innings.
2. We’re only one run behind.
3. Lou is not going to have much patience for the guy.
by zevkalman on May 13, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think fans got tired of trying to find a good side to Jason Marquis a while ago.
by cwyers on May 13, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but
if the Cubs pick him up and he wins today, it will all be okay….
for another day anyway
"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 13, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like this...
optimism is the key to a happy life -
and a key to being a Cubs fan (from my perspective!)
by Gucci on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen
Whos warming up right now? I’m just following the gamecast so i’m unable to follow that.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on May 13, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God He sucks
horrible inning marquis
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Figures
Marquis would come back out and go 1-2-3….
"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 13, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least he didn't give up any more runs.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point
stop giving the ball to this guy. I would prefer a Gallagher or the like getting lite up by the worst batting team in baseball.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
by wild bill on May 13, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer we have lieber and gallagher as the 4 and 5 starters
with marshall in long relief
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone
have anything positive to say about Marquis???
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea
he just had a great inning
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only
had one bad inning
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got a hit
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he pinch runs great I must say
he also isn’t a crackhead, mostly
by grifdog on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not the worst pitcher I've ever seen.
That title goes to Paul Assenmacher.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I try
to think and say positive things about any Cub. Its the way I am about my favorite teams, but he does make it very tough at times to be supportive. Its very tough being a fan knowing that when he goes to the mound as a team we’re going to have to score 5-8 runs to have a chance.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on May 13, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Chance
Of possibly designating this guy for assignment. If Rich Hill comes back solid and Gallagher pitches well I wouldn’t be shocked at all. With Leiber in the bullpen we don’t need 2 long men.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on May 13, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Estes is starting nearly every batter off
with changeups, right down the pipe. Keep the hands back, fellas and then smack that slop onto Sheffield
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is french for.....
bi-polar pitcher. Good inning, bad inning, good inning. repeat.
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I normally
do not bad rap any Cub player, but I have had it with Jason.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
by wild bill on May 13, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And then Marquis starts the inning with a hit....
"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 13, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow soriano wont be 0-2 in this count
by Reed's Johnson on May 13, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
another HR maybe…???
"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 13, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That strike call was....special
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
Here we go!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
again
soriano drives the ball up the middle of the field instead of trying to pull!!!
by cubsmania on May 13, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on , Ryan!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Riot
Get em scrappy!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Start the Merry-go-round boys
i have plenty of quarters. screw the laundry
I'm kind of a big deal
by chi-townbleacherbum on May 13, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Moises Alou
approves Marquis’ inattentiveness at 2B
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cue Keystone Kops music.
That was ugly.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's to the Cubs taking the lead back before the rain comes
and they call the game….
"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 13, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why the F is one of our best OBP guys bunting there?!?!?!
ARGHHH
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 13, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
really disagree with bunting there
bad idea
by grifdog on May 13, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the call
if they are concerned about the weather being a factor. Small ball.
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
giving away outs = giving away runs
sacrificing is ONLY for the pitcher.
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 13, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
depedmds what the weather forecast is… win or tie this inning, the we could get dumped on
by Reed's Johnson on May 13, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lack of a good bunt really cost us there
Dammit
by Itchy on May 13, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no - the bunt attempt cost us
like every sacrifice bunt attempt costs the team
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 13, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt this one will get rained out
Was raining here in the suburbs earlier and passed right through
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that
would have been a run with a succesful bunt
by cubsmania on May 13, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Has it started to rain yet?
n/t
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad bunt by Theriot cost us the run there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on May 13, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not
It’s the right move to stay out of the DP with RBI coming up. Cost us a run.
by Itchy on May 13, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not the right move statistically
teams average more runs (and score 1 run more often) with (a) the #2 batter up, 1st and 2nd with 0 outs than the combination of (b) successful bunt attempts (#3 batter up, 2nd and 3rd with 1 out) and© failed bunt attempts (#3 batter up, 1st and 2nd with 1 out).
but what good are statistics
game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)
by joeschmitt on May 13, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Marquis in there
we needed a 6-run HR anyway!!
by Itchy on May 13, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez fails in the clutch
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 13, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe
he should be traded huh?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty sure he should be released
or traded to the Cards for Troy Glaus
by grifdog on May 13, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like that idea
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
by tizzle on May 13, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet they wont start the next inning
by Reed's Johnson on May 13, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it raining pretty good right now?
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on May 13, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to early to bunt?
Are you serious?
If this game gets called short…we lose!
Every game counts in the standings…
by Reed's Johnson on May 13, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome 3rd time to lead off the inning
Get on base!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 13, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are they delaying 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 13, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No inning just started with a Greene groundout
by CubsBall2202 on May 13, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since Northsider isn't here to do it...
Juuuuuuuuump to the Overflow Thread
Be the best. No negativity, no weakness, no acquiescence to fear or disaster, no errors of ignorance, no evasion from reality. -- Jeff Buckley
by bluebythebook on May 13, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT
Barry Bonds has been hit with 14 perjury charges!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on May 13, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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