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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Triumph

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:46 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You rang?

"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 15, 2008 2:49 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I keed

I keed

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Padres are a good team...

...FOR ME TO POOP ON!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's a great post

FOR ME TO POOP ON!!!!!!!

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That last thread was good...

FOR ME TO POOP ON!

"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 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL. The "POOP ON" trifecta!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well played kind sirs!!

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy crap. that was the slowest thread ever.

"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 15, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's why I just basically...

waited for this thread to post.

And – How good is Cedeno? Why aren’t we playing him every day?

by Slim1256 on May 15, 2008 2:49 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WE??? You have a mouse in your pocket?

Ask Lou.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Exactly.

I always wonder what people mean by WE?

"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 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK...

On the one hand, I see your point.

On the other – it’s a VERY common convention to say “we” in reference to a team you root for. It’s not like I came on the thread and said “OMG I can’t believe we’re not playing Cedeno every day WTF Lou must be a flaming retard!!!” Not sure why I got jumped on, but makes me want to NOT post.

Sheesh.

by Slim1256 on May 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree Slim

I say “we” all the time. As a Cubs fan, I think we’ve earned the right!!!!

So nobody has to see the scroll bar on my posts!!!!

by McRipper on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You need to grow a sack...

if you think that was “getting jumped on”....LOL

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it was getting jumped on...

in light of the fact that my statement wasn’t inflammatory. It was a comment that might have elicited a reasoned response, but instead I got a tossed off, snide comment regarding my use of the word “we” when referring to a team that I’ve followed and loved since I was 12.

I think “Sheesh” sums up my feelings nicely.

by Slim1256 on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do you want us to call your mommy?

We razz each other pretty good in here…so don’t take it too personally.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fair 'nuff...

Me and my mouse have decided to let it slide. :)

by Slim1256 on May 15, 2008 3:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Onedec witha good at bat so far..

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cedeno walks. Excellent AB for Ronny.

"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 15, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1Dec is good at baseball. There I said it.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DVR oops

You said Cedeno walk, and he was just coming to bat – until I hit the FF on the DVR….
Technology….sheesh! :-)

"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 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

8 pitch AB --

nice patience—for the gazillionth time this year

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 2:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Blanco pops to LF. 1 out.

"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 15, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Demppster getting a big hand.

"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 15, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, c'mon, that's not gonna help him pitch better.

And he’s doing just fine as it is.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Henn down to 19 and change ERA

we need to stop that trend

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on May 15, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dempster bunts, feet get tangled with the catcher, Dempster out.

Dempster’s fault, kind of.

"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 15, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AND PAT HUGHES GOES crazy

for a foul ball…...............man oh man. 2 more left/

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha ha...I knew that would bug you.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha, its so crazy

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 outs now, with Dempster's bunt out.

"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 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Plase throw Soriano a FB....

Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…Please throw Soriano a Fastball…

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sori K's. 3 outs.

Donahue on to sing TMOTTBG

"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 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question:

Who’s the “MVP” of the Cubs so far this year???

---

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Edmonds

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 15, 2008 2:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marmol/Dome

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zambrano

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hard to say.

"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 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It IS hard to say. And that's a good thing.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Soto has been the best hitter on our team so far this year...

...and plays the toughest defensive position on the diamond VERY well.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's true. You'll get no argument from me!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Geovanny Soto.

And I don’t think it’s close.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good choice.

"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 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Really? I could spout off about 3 or 4 guys

Not saying your wrong but YES IMO it is close.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nobody on this team is outhitting Soto right now.

He’s our most productive hitter so far, and he’s a good defensive catcher. He is, at this moment, challenging Berkmann and Utley as NL MVP. Nobody on the team is close.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 15, 2008 2:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha, whatever

I disagree….its is VERY CLOSE

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Apparently Chipper isnt close either

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Forgot about Chipper - I'll give you that.

But Soto is outhitting Lee, outhitting Ramirez, outhitting Dome… and he’s a catcher! I don’t see how you can say that right now he isn’t our MVP.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 15, 2008 2:58 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed... it isn't close.

Soto has substantially outperformed the others so far.

But yeah, I’d say Chipper has a pretty good case for NL MVP.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 2:59 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All Im arguing is that you said it wasnt even close

It is very close.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 2:59 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Based on what?

Soto leads comfortably in AVG, OBP and SLG. He has a more than 100 point lead in OPS. And he plays the most important defensive position.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:01 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe Marmol's impact isn't as broad

But no one’s been more dominant. Its close

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You think its not close

I think its very close. Thats it, thanks.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, based on nothing...

If you aren’t going to provide rationale other than “I think so” then I guess we are done with this discussion.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:04 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its close.......

You say its not close….im not going to waste my time because you can give me three stats for one player. Im not going to stop what im doing to show you there are others on this team that are close to being team MVP. Key word is CLOSE. Soto isnt running away with anything….is he leading probably. Is it CLOSE-——YES

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you can't provide any support...

how can you say it’s close. Clearly you can stop what you’re doing enough to post regularly, so that’s a terrible excuse.

Saying it’s close without providing any support for why you think that is pointless.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Congrats this is the second time

we have argued about---hmmmmmmm nothing really. It is my opinion Mr Bernstein, I dont need to provide ANYTHING to back up my opinion.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good

Rational? Youre just trying to mix my words. The fact is the team MVP would be close.

Look it up

www.cubs.com

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Umm, I did...

he has a 80 point lead over everyone in OPS. He’s tied for the highest OBP. He plays the toughest position defensively. It’s not close.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Close

Thats my opinion I wont change it. Thanks.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Have it your way...

Like I said, I can’t argue with “I think so.”

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fun sponge

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 3:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Although you did.

Thanks.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Careful there Hammer.
Thanks

is one of MDBNIU’s favorite dismissive closers!!!!!!one

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 15, 2008 3:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even if you want to go to the triple crown stats...

...he leads the team in RBIs, second in home runs and fourth in average. He’s having a monster season at the plate, and he’s a catcher.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

Team MVP vote, it would be a close one.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha

thanks….....you arent providing much evidence yourself. Thanks for the ###/###/### You are the best.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right a triple slash stat from one guy

why dont you provide stats from the rest of the team to prove WHY Soto is the runaway MVP?

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I provided stats RELATIVE TO OTHERS...

that is, by definition, taking into account the rest of the team. Good lord man.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right I provided my opinion

you could argue against it with whatever you want but it will still be my opinion therefore you can disagree but not prove it wrong

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least you looked at facts...

If you view an 80 point difference in OPS as close, then we’ll just have to agree to disagree.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:21 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe he should get it

just for standing in Fielder’s way, that one game.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And if we were talking about the Cy Young award...

...Z would have a case. But starting pitchers rarely win MVP awards, because they only play every five days. (And anyone who thinks that a setup man is going to win the MVP award? I have a greater chance of spontaniously becoming a bowl of sentient Jell-O.)

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

behold

the cumulation of the modern Sabremetrician! :P :P :P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

correct.

my reference was to the team MVP… sorry. but since he’s among the leaders in pitching for the NL, i’ll say he’s in the running for the team mvp, but of course you guys are debating the NL mvp.

by bap on May 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

but we're talking

TEAM mvp. There’s an argument to be made. Your standard of proof is only that there is a case to be made. The fact that you give no credence to any other player to Geo (who has been phenomenal) makes you seem a bit… um. Rigid.

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 3:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're talking about a point in time measurement...

that sort of thing is absolute. Could it change later? Sure. But as of right now, the answer is pretty absolute.

by SouthernCub on May 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's the team's best hitter...

...which is normally enough to get you very strong consideration as the MVP. The guy is putting up MVP-caliber numbers for a first baseman as a catcher. And he’s near tops in the league in things like CS% and WP+PB/G – he’s one of the top defensive catchers in baseball as well. I don’t get the countervailing argument here.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on May 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uncle

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Z has been involved in more plays than Soto though.

He may only play 1 in five days, but he is a determinive factor in all those ABs. 62 IP 50H 15BB is about 250 ABs he is involved in. Soto has had about 160 PAs. Does Soto call the games, or does Z decide, or does the bench? Add in 25 Stolen base attempts and it is still only 185.

by californiachicagoan on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Iz nawt.

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:58 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, its close

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dome

his patient approach seems to have rubbed off on almost everyone on the team.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 2:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought Dome

had the infectious approach?

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 2:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

patient

AND infectious.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

...which is much better than an infectious patient.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Soriano...

...you bitch. LOL

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Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That will be a great, great day.

"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 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

cutter

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

by fischisgod on May 15, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Giles stands in.

"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 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Demp

is at 73 pitches. Let’s get a quick inning!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Giles base hit to RF. GIles has both hits.

"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 15, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Get the bullpen up!

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 15, 2008 2:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok

Sit the bullpen down.

"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 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and then up

and then down

now

CHA-CHA-CHA!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 2:58 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Len & Bob were making light of this...

but damn Demp had a serious-looking face to whatever Edmonds was saying to him in the dugout

by MillsChC on May 15, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gonzalez grounds to Lee, unassisted. 1 out.

"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 15, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not an FC, just a groundout.

"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 15, 2008 2:58 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kouz grounds to Theriot. Two away.

"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 15, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pitt has two on, come on!

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

by Fukumania on May 15, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YAHTZEE!

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 15, 2008 2:59 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

0-2 on Greene on a nasty, nasty slider from Demp.

"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 15, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ryan's pitching

almost 2 strikes for every ball.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2-2 to Greene

"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 15, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

Everythings coming up Cubbies!

"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 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe they'll release him...

Lou may want another bullpen arm.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Full count on Greene

"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 15, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GOOOOOO, PIT!

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Demp just got away with a meatball.

"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 15, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on, Demp...

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Greene K's on ANOTHER nasty slider! 3 outs!

"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 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! K

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hell yes.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does Demp keep going in the 8th?

I think so.

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

by Fukumania on May 15, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

88 pitches.

I’d give him some rope, but not much.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's only at 88 piches...

and throwing a 2 hit shutout…yeah…put Fox in.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL. Nuff said.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:04 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i think he had almost 120 in his last start..

i think Lou is comfortable letting him go over 100 now…

by bap on May 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I see complete game

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on May 15, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lou might let Demp keep going. Only 88 pitches thus 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 15, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd think he's good for at least another 20 pitches or so.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:04 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Watching Dempster pitch right now

and remember just one year ago with so many people hating on him calling him names like “Dumpster”.

The irony…

"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 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I sure am glad I picked Dempster up in few of my Fantasy leagues

others were able to snag him before I was. Damn them!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 15, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Theriot stands in. Henn has done a good job in relief of Maddux.

"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 15, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

New pitcher

he’s only got a 13.5 ERA. Just K’d Theriot, tho.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

8-5

pit

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

by fischisgod on May 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Theriot K's. 1 out.

"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 15, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dempster did throw a lot of pitches last time out

So I wouldn’t blame Lou or be surprised if he came out.

BTW, looks like Izzy’s toast.

by Not Bruce Froemming on May 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Base hit for Lee to RF.

"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 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Derek gets another hit

2-4 today. Maybe he’s through it.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's so good to see

i was starting to wonder, then I shrugged it off like he did.

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

Henn dropped his ERA 2 points in 2 innings

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on May 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder how Henn does with the chicks.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not well...

I hear he’s got a little pec…..nevermind.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

More good news

SanFran up 2-0 on Houston also

by salparadise23 on May 15, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Somehow...I'm not really concerend about Houston...

even with their recent surge.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL - Yeah, it WAS 27.00

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Base hit for Ramirez. I think I jinxed Henn.

"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 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ARAM

3-4

singles

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Best hitter on the team.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Team MVP?

Hes close…............................

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's not start this again.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed.

"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 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A-RAM SINGLE!

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought St Lou fans dont boo

They are now….....................

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate Brian Giles. I hate Marcus Giles. I had an evil teacher named Mrs. Giles.

I wish Bruce Miles would change his last name so it wouldn’t rhymes with giles. But I like him anyway,

We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.

by cubstoseriesby100 on May 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You have so much hate inside you KOW

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not a big fan of...

...Buffy the Vampire Slayer either, eh?

by Shawon O Meter on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dome at the dish, men on 1st and 2nd, one out.

"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 15, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The self-proclaimed "best baseball fans in the world" . . .

. . . just LOUDLY booed Jason Isringhausen off the field. Granted, it’s raining in St. Louis, but once again some Cards fans are showing their true colors. This seems like one of those “beginning-of-the-end” games for them . . .I know we all hope it is.

by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well it's not like

Cubs fans haven’t booed certain Cubs pitchers off the field before….

"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 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need MORE RUNS

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sure you can

and JE is here to show you how…. (I’m being sarcastic, BTW)

"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 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As he walks away to the BOOS

of the Cubs fans! LOL!

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

by Bluelou on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come onnnnnnnnn, Horry Cow!

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think he meant

Howry Cow. (Acceptable, no?)

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Howry ain't batting.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Schools out

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not good.

"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 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, really?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oops

your right it was from 20.5 now at 12 and change

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on May 15, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NL West

Aside from the Diamondbacks, the NL West looks like a AAA division. . . can’t wait til we see the Giants and Dodgers

by noiseboy on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, don't get that...

So Isringhausen gives it up in the EIGHTH instead of the NINTH this time – and the difference is???

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Northsider, you have the con, dude. I'm spent.

"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 15, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha k

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm ridiculously hung over.

I’d get gassed playing checkers at this point.

"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 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Standing ovation

:D

"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 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

RF Fukudome walks!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Impossible. That never happens!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yesssss

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bases Chucked

for E-D-M-O-N-D-S~!

"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 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'mon, Hyphenator!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

STL game...

So who were those 4 runs charged to? ESPN’s box score says ‘nobody’. lol

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

he’s proving what he really is worth, isn’t he…

FREE PIE!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 15, 2008 3:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BASES full of cubs

lol c’mon Ballgame… earn your stripes NOW

I'm kind of a big deal

by chi-townbleacherbum on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BASES L O A D E D !

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do something positive FNG

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn, Jim.

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Edmonds

Let’s get this guys ERA back up to 27

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CF Edmonds strikes out. 2 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 15, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dome = On-Base Machine!

I love that man. It’s platonic love, but it is strong love.

by TheNextCubsVoice on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is there a phone number that u can hear the broadcast on?

Does anyone know it ? thanks in advance

"My body is a temple.... a temple of doom." -source unknown

by Basman on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A phone number?

Well, if you have a cell phone with Internet access, you can monitor the game that way.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm willing to give Edmonds

I’m willing to see what Jim Edmonds can do.

Okay he ks.

We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.

by cubstoseriesby100 on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What? No DP?

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey now...I caught this one.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Do not want.

"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 15, 2008 3:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lou gave him words of encouragement

“Hey, if you’re not gonna get a hit, just strikeout and give someone who can actually still play the game a chance.”

by grifdog on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-0

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cedeno

Cedeno is easy on the eyes. Don’t know why I didn’t notice it before.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on May 15, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm straight...

So I can only be gay for Geo.

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

by Reddevil on May 15, 2008 3:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

cedenosotherwife?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2008 3:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

COW

makes moo re sense…

by LT on May 15, 2008 3:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2-0!

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Any other day, and Ronny hits a granny right there. Damn wind.

"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 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whamp Whamp

nadda

"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 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aw hell. 3 outs.

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by malicedoom on May 15, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh well.

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

by Fukumania on May 15, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply reply