Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 5/21, 7:05 CT
by Al
on May 21, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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Let's take this series.
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Please tell CUBS
game is more than 1 inning long! Wake up!
by JoToPo on May 21, 2008 8:32 PM CDT 0 recs
Maybe this thread will bring us more luck.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 21, 2008 8:32 PM CDT 0 recs
or not
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on
May 21, 2008 8:33 PM CDT
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maybe not.... damn.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on
May 21, 2008 8:33 PM CDT
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Poop
Time for Leiber…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:33 PM CDT 0 recs
double crud.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 8:33 PM CDT 0 recs
Not lookin like our night
"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 21, 2008 8:33 PM CDT 0 recs
Keep the faith.
With our bats and that park, there’s always a chance.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on
May 21, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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Ya, just looks like were not having very good at bats tonight
Too many hacks at pitches out of the strike zone
"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 21, 2008 8:36 PM CDT
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Lou leaves them in too long
in my expert baseball knowledge ;-)
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 8:34 PM CDT 0 recs
Gallagher is somewhat
an unknown quantity. Got to figure him out.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on
May 21, 2008 8:35 PM CDT
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He has good stuff, I hope he gets another start
"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 21, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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I think I may need to get off here
I’m getting pissed off too much to type non-curse words
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on May 21, 2008 8:34 PM CDT 0 recs
type 'em if you have to - just hit the cancel button at the end.
Or do the “daggumit”, “gee whiz”, “gosh darn it” thing. Or my dad’s favorite – “balderdash!”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on
May 21, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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it's early yet.
We can do this. It’s only two runs.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 8:34 PM CDT 0 recs
maybe but i have that sinking feeling
need Chacon outta there first
BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"
by cubfever7 on
May 21, 2008 8:35 PM CDT
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We've had a ton of luck in Chicago in the past 24 hours. At least the Bulls got the 1st pick
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 21, 2008 8:35 PM CDT 0 recs
Go hawks
"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 21, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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Stephen A. Smith
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on
May 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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double ick
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
May 21, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
May 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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Patience..
Plenty of time…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:35 PM CDT 0 recs
be back in a bit
need dinner—maybe things will start to look up while I’m cooking sigh
by slcathena on May 21, 2008 8:35 PM CDT 0 recs
At least the park is conducive to a comeback...
Gallagher just didn’t seem to have it tonight. Hopefully the bullpen can shut them down and we can make a comeback.
by SouthernCub on May 21, 2008 8:36 PM CDT 0 recs
Wuertz
Has been good lately..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:36 PM CDT 0 recs
Reminds me of Eric Byrnes with the way he goes all out for everything
"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 21, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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maybe it's time
to go watch American Idol with the girlfriend….
"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 21, 2008 8:37 PM CDT 0 recs
It's fixed..
that little kid will win..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
May 21, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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nah - stay with the Cub game
and then check out this web site later – http://mackennasgoldenidols.blogspot.com/
I used to work with this guy – he is one funny dude. Used to send out e-mail recaps after every episode of Beverly Hills 9021564928 or whatever that was. Cracked me up every time.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on
May 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT
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ugh
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 21, 2008 8:38 PM CDT 0 recs
He looks like he has a pole up his...
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT 0 recs
Wuertz not even close
"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 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT 0 recs
Wuertz really gets on my nerves..
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 21, 2008 8:40 PM CDT 0 recs
"worst"
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on
May 21, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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ARGH!
two walks? Walking TOWLES???
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 8:40 PM CDT 0 recs
Soto
saved one there
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on May 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT 0 recs
Wuertz is pitching like hes afraid to get hit
"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 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT 0 recs
or he thinks he is Marmol
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on
May 21, 2008 8:44 PM CDT
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He crushed it
"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 21, 2008 8:44 PM CDT
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not really.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on
May 21, 2008 8:45 PM CDT
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another whew! inning
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 8:43 PM CDT 0 recs
Fookie Lee Ramirez, make something happen
"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 21, 2008 8:43 PM CDT 0 recs
Major Texas Big Hair
on that woman behind home plate
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on May 21, 2008 8:46 PM CDT 0 recs
Do they..
Actually think guys like that?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
May 21, 2008 8:56 PM CDT
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guys of a certain age
yes
It's fun to be a Cub right now. -- Mark DeRosa
by Emelie on
May 21, 2008 8:56 PM CDT
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Stone Age
maybe
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
May 21, 2008 8:58 PM CDT
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"They"
I think that lady is on her own on that on.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on
May 21, 2008 8:58 PM CDT
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"They"
I think that lady is on her own on that one.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on
May 21, 2008 8:59 PM CDT
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Did Chacon pitch against us at wrigley? I think he may have pitched that saturday game
"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 21, 2008 8:47 PM CDT 0 recs
just not hitting the ball
100%. We’re getting 85-90% each time.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 8:48 PM CDT 0 recs
Don't worry - if Ramy can just get on we'll have Hoffpaiur up to bat.
by cwyers on May 21, 2008 8:48 PM CDT 0 recs
as in HR Hoffpaiurstuff?
oh wait – that was HR Puffenstuff…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on
May 21, 2008 8:50 PM CDT
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Wow we really packed it in after that first inning
"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 21, 2008 8:50 PM CDT 0 recs
Chicon
is managing us pretty well.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 21, 2008 8:50 PM CDT 0 recs
Not that I disagree with you but our patience at the plate has been dismal. How many walks have we drawn tonight? You have to make the pitcher work.
by muffman on
May 21, 2008 8:59 PM CDT
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Disappointing So Far
We should be hammering Houston’s pitching but instead we’re gonna lose 2 of 3.
by SecondSon on May 21, 2008 8:53 PM CDT 0 recs
Houston looks about ready to break it open this inning
"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 21, 2008 8:54 PM CDT
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True, we've had a long, long strech of games without an offday, tomorrow is much needed
Then we regroup in pittsburgh with Z
"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 21, 2008 8:55 PM CDT
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Especially if this game ends with the way it is now. Why can’t we just play every game at Wrigley.
by cubfan06 on
May 21, 2008 8:55 PM CDT
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