Overflow Thread #2, Cubs vs. Astros, Monday 5/19, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 19, 2008 9:10 PM CDT
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FIRST!!
maybe only??
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
i still wanna know
where hunter pence was on that HR. Did he come out of the dugout that inning?
by louisiana lumberman on May 19, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
I think he was pulling his socks up.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
DLee coming out of his slump with a 2B!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
lee doubles
looks like my plan of benching him in fantasy is starting to pay off
Keep him benched till he stops hitting!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
yeah that seems to work way too well
i did it w/fonzie and we’ve all seen how that worked out (did it after the cardinal game where he was horrific and then hit the HR)
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
You mean "Ara-Miss"?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
WHOA!
he just said “fu*k it!”
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
DLEE!!!!
looks like hes heating up woot!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Yes!!!!!
A-ram with a blast!!
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
Situational hit this!
And thats for calling me Air a miss!
by californiachicagoan on May 19, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Aram is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Who's this Airy Mas Ramirez?
That just went yard? AA callup?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Think he just came out of the rookie league.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Big boys are back tonight!
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
you know
I’m ok with that.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Chad Fox time?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
finally
looks like Lee and Rammy are out of their slumps. Marmol probably gets a save opp tonight as well
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
No, someone else has to pitch the 9th.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
Enough Marmol today. He qualifies for a save, but he ought to come out now. Enough, before his arm falls off.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
And he'd look real funny without an arm.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
And it'd be hard for him to pitch.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
LOL..
Santo yelling to the crowd leaving all at once…”have a nice night”...
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
One particular fan..
was getting on Ron tonight for some reason…
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
nice!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, what was that?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
That must of been it...
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
WHY?????
When are we going to use Chad Fox? Seriously.
Are we waiting for aliens to beam our bullpen up when Fox is in the clubhouse pinching one off?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
which is why he's sitting.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
use him
when we’re getting blown out, and someone has to eat innings who won’t care about their era.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno, but...
... why bother having 12 pitchers if you’re not going to use one of them at all?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
a couple innings ago this is what I heard:
Pat: Astros fans doing a strong rendition of the wave
Ron: You won’t see that at Wrigley
by philadelphiacub on May 19, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
Announcers?? I thought those were bobble-head dolls.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Less Annoying
Bobble-heads aren’t as loud and annoying.
I have a set of...
... Thom and Marty Brennaman bobbleheads I got in Cincinnati last September.
They’re only slightly less annoying than the real thing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
i agree.. i said it earlier
hes the first cub that hasnt looked like he fit in, in a cubs jersey.. its just wierd
Yeah he does.
He looks malplaced. The color blue fits him like how a size 4 leotard fits Eddy Curry.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
TAG FOR SWL
Anyone want to start him a list?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Or like a Bulls uniform fit Dennis Rodman?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
that actually worked out pretty well...
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Ouch!
That hurt.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's something to chew on
League Leader in K’s: Lincecum has 63 K’s in 56.1 Innings
Marmol has 41 K’s in ONLY 29 innings
That is incredible..
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
by Chanman25 on May 19, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hot freaking damn, great stat Chanman.
That’s unbelievable
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
All the pitchers...
... ahead of Marmol in K’s in the NL are starters. He leads all relievers in strikeouts.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
AMAZING STAT
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Wow what a great game for the Cubs so far, just all around very good baseball, gotta love it!
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
Damn Bob Howry scares the crap out of me
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
A lot of fans staying through the 9th...
but they have those tricky “empty seats” disguises on.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
Howry and Wuertz are our weakness
I don’t know if there is anything they can do about it, but these two stink.
I dunno about Wuertz.
He had a bad day today, but has been pretty consistent.
This game is important for Howry, if he can put them down 1-2-3 that’d be a big confidence builder for him.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Hi AL,
You could very well be correct, I just know they have been inconsistent this year, esp. Howry. But, maybe they will pick it up as the season continues. By the way, who is our left handed reliever?
Scott Eyre.
Remember him?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
What is wrong with Wuertz?
Not everyone can be Marmol.
by californiachicagoan on May 19, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I put Len & Bob back on after the no-no was over.
Enough Red Sox for me.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Tell Ya What
After 88 years without a title and all those years of near-misses (1946, 1967, 1975, 1978, 1986, 2003) they deserve all the attention they can get.
omg did yew here john lestur no hitur?
hes aight lol
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Why do they keep saying Jim Edmonds is making catches? It is still very confusing to see him out there.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 19, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
You could pretend that's Felix Pie in disguise.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'm almost ready to turn the sound down at this point.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
And I am glad I have turned ESPN off and CSN back on.
Nice work, Howry, on that K!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
might be the catch of the year by Edmunds, kudos to him
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
Agreed. That probably changed the course of the game.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Better than the Reed Johnson catch?
Nope.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
No, No, No
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
its like a train wreck
i cant look away
by louisiana lumberman on May 19, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
Santo is fuming, haha
Something about some annoying guy w/ a cardboard sign
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Or Silence is also acceptable.
I want to here the crowd and the game not them.
It must suck...
...for the Astros to face actual pitching for the first time all season.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Come on, hit him in the face withthat cake.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs win!!!
Night, everyone. Recap posted in the morning.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
HOWRY!
WWWWWWWWWWWW
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin
Go Cubs Go
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Wow did they handle Berkman tonight!
by californiachicagoan on May 19, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
0-4 with 3ks.
Was it great scouting? Pence was hot too, and he went 0-4 with 1k. Sweet
by californiachicagoan on May 19, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm, and every Cubs in the starting lineup got a hit
except Sori…weird
by californiachicagoan on May 19, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
it's the Anti-lineup!
but it’s ok for Sori to rest his bat for a game. He was due.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
YAY!!!!
CUBS WIN!!!
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
I can't wait for the cubs win picture of the guy holding up the sign
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Good night all. I can't stand to watch the world wide leader anymore.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 19, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, great picture
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 19, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha..
I love this guy now..
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
By far the best victory sign
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on May 19, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Regardless of the outcome
Stan “Next Year” Jablonski kept his vigil. Just like his father and his father before him.
by AlabamaCubFan on May 20, 2008 4:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Got some Cubans?
"I realize very well that I could regress to the mean."
-Brian Bannister on his BABIP
Mark Cubans?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
28-17; first time 11 over since 04!
2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?
Way to go Howry, Soto, Rammy, Lee, Marmol, and Lilly
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
Team effort...
What a team!
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin
watching people from Texas lose
is almost as much fun as watching the Cubs win.
2008: The year we put it all together.
wow that looks really, really, good. i am inspired to see what i can scrounge up out of the fridge.
by Canseco's Roid Party on May 19, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
great to give Kerry a rest too, now if we can only give Marmol a few days off
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
if Howry
can really pull it together, maybe he can step in for WC every so often.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Totally Support
Him being called White Castle whenever possible. It can be the new ONEDEC.
it's been a thing here
for a while. I can’t claim credit! But it’s a great nickname!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice win!
Keep this up, I love watching this team right now!
by VillanuevaExperience on May 19, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
Only the downfall of the game was....
... I missed Dome’s second basehit as ESPN went over to Boston….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
I feel your pain
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I’m good at everything." --Demetri Martin
Keep it goin boys
Unfortunately, we have been here before (1969, 1984, 1989, 1999, 2003, 2007). But, perhaps this is truly our year. God, I hope so, we deserve something better than, “wait till next year.”
dood.
We’re 9-11. We’re .500 on the road. We’re huge at home. Marmol CAN NOT BE HIT. And our catcher had an inside-the-park home-run.
Be happy!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
W or Bust
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
quick question. why do you guys call marmol white castle?
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
White Castle has a burger called a slider i think
I never ate there before, but thats what I picked up on
by GoCubbies34 on May 19, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, thanks.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 19, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
slider
I think we can probably do better than white castle. Lets get our top guys on this.
by louisiana lumberman on May 19, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
At least they put some thought into it.
It’s far more clever than A-Ram or D-Lee. (A week or two ago, I was listening to the radio, where the sports talk host person was reading an e-mail where the writer referred to the Vikings quarterback as “T-Jack.” I had to resist the temptation to drive my car straight into a tree.)
Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.
A beautiful game
“The Catch,” great bullpen work, Ted Lilly keeping his team in the game, the brilliancy of Kosuke, the excitement of Geovany Soto, the clutch hitting of Aramis Ramirez. And Lance Berkman reaching for a snack at 1st base (actually, I love Fat Elvis…he is a great player).
Adding knowledge and challenging the saber-magicians, one post at a time.
yeah, because Pie
wouldn’t have made that catch.
Give me a break.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 19, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
?
what a non-sequitur re Pie. he didn’t make the catch. edmonds did. get over it.
i can’t believe i’m defending mdbniu!! and i only played baseball till freshman year of hi skool!!
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 4-1 (.800), DRS: 1
Better Catch
Johnson or Edmonds? I really am having trouble deciding because initially I would say Edmonds should have been looking over his right shoulder which would have made the catch a little more routine. Then I think about it and with that ball being hit by Pence (I think) it was probably tailing toward right center a bit. I think what Edmonds does so well is his ability to look down to find out where he is in relation to the track and the wall and then relocate the ball quickly. I’m leaning towards Johnson because of how far he covered and the fact he had to dive onto the track. I’m sure I can be convinced otherwise.
Side note, I really hope we don’t wear down Marmol to the point of being ineffective in the later part of the season and the playoffs. I wouldn’t mind giving him time off until the 23rd because the Cubs don’t have another off day until the 9th of June,
Lets do it Cubbies
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