Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Monday 5/26, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on May 26, 2008 2:46 PM CDT
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Dempster living a charmed life so far....
...but now the bases be a loaded.
"It is never too early to start beefing up your obituary."
STRIKES
There better be activity in the pen
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Bullpen is gassed
Thanks to Kerry Wood and Alfonso Soriano.
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2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
STRIKES!!!!!!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
OK
This is getting stressful. We need a ground ball right here.
Ronny Cedeno
Has 5 hits with the bases loaded. Bob Brenly
GOT HIM!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
Gotcha!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Ump double clutched on that one
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Whew
Flashed to Fonzie’s sun ball
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
the sun
IS A HARSH MISTRESS.
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by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
whew
with a little help from a big outside corner
time for some runs
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Hey look
A fly out … in to the sun!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
This is good showing for Demp so far
He is showing that he can get into these stress situations and get out of them.
so do you bunt with Theriot?
I’d like to see a hit and run
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
hit n run not a bad idea, but Billingsly is tough right now
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Alfonso draws a lead-off walk?
Weird.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
actually
he’s been walking a lot more lately. For him. The whole team is more patient.
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by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonzie leads off the inning with a walk!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Is it wrong to type
during the moment of silence?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That's so 3rd inning
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
General sentiment:
You couldn’t be more right.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That
Was supposed to be a reply to Reddevil’s comment above. Game threads are hard.
I feel the same way
about child-proof containers. They hate me.
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Nice!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
ok, no running there
how about a double to the RCF gap?
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
That was low!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
I don't know why
but Lee seems to get a disproportionate amount of strikes called like that….
he’s tall. below the knees is below the knees… should have been ball 2
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
and that leads to him chasing a low pitch
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
not every day you see
a pitch below the knees called for a strike.
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Ump induced K
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Get down!
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C'mon Dome! RBI walk!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
You mean the Japanese guy?
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Ball one
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Ball two
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Ball ... Waaahhh?!?!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That corner is Wiiiide.
like my girlfriend.
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Ah Shh...ucks.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Frik, Frak, Fraggle Rock
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Damn
Looks like we need Demp to give us 1 more inning.
I hate that commerical
that one and the horses at the WTC
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
That one does feel a bit...
manipulative.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
They both are, it's disgusting
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Isn't that the point of advertising?
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
But using soldiers in a time a war is in bad taste
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
dunno . . .
Thanking them is ok by me. To be honest, I had to see it 3-4 times before I noticed who the commercial was for.
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
it's an old commercial from the Super Bowl a few years back
they dust it off for weekends like this… just bothers me, always has
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
You don't like people applauding our service people
or you think they are trying to make a buck off it?
by LT on May 26, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
They don't make commercials
out of the goodness of their hearts.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
it's the fact that it is in very bad taste
to use soldiers returning from war, where some are killed or injured to schlep beer.
Give me a dancing Harry Carey or some frogs
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Yeah really
It’s not like they were saying- we love you so buy some Budweiser… I thought it was a good commercial especially for today.
by LT on May 26, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't mind the one just on
with the Soldiers in the airport. But I smell what your stepping in… so to speak
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I have a cousin
in Iraq and hopefully he gets to come home next month so it does have a special meaning for me.
I've done that walk through the airport.
that’s prolly why I don’t mind it. That experience will raise the hair on your neck.
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crud
only Kosuke’s second DP this year… bad time for it
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Terry Tiffee?
Really?
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Boy...
somebody missed the Pierre prediction today.
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Jaun Pierre
Is currently showing us his best Augie Ojeda impersonation.
Pierre had that base stolen
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
The lethal equivalent
of a papercut.
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WHEEEEWWW
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
time for BBQ . . .
get some runs and hold ‘em
by Shanghai Badger on May 26, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Great Start
By Demp. Let’s get the ‘pen to make it hold up.
Pretty damn solid.
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Poker
Poker you hardly know her :).
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 puckishcubsfan on May 26, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Ronny
We need to play him more! Cedeno = Runs!!
Is this idea totally crazy
I had a thought today I wonder if it’s totally crazy.
Do you think Dempster’s 3 years as a closer with the game on the line on every pitch helps him when it comes down to clutch pitching situations?
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.
After Wednesday
After Wednesday we will be at 53 games. At 53 games in 2007 we were at the low point 22-31. Worst case we’re 29-24 7 games ahead.
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.
Can I respectfully ask you
not to do that redundant thing with the title line? Most appreciated.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Edmonds took a pitch!
holy crap 2 of them
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
MVP MVP MVP
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
No wonder I just saw a donkey fly out the window
That would explain the flying donkeys outside the window.
If he hits a homer I’ll run naked down my street.
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by puckishcubsfan on May 26, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
The neighbors
Despite my losing a lot of weight I think the neighbors are happy he didn’t hit a homerun.
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by puckishcubsfan on May 26, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont believe what I just saw!!
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
Man that corner is
consistent but still 6 inches off the plate.
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Problem
I’m worried the team might go into shock seeing Edmonds get a hit.
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Be patient kid!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Geeze Jimmy!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Look at the wheels!
Heh
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds broke a hip
on that dive back to first.
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HOFF-POWER!!!
Don’t hassle the Hoff! (cwyers)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
He was trying to take out Dewitt
which seems unnecessary with him standing in foul ground
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds
Remember the Sox slogan “The Kids can play”
Jim Edmonds slogan is “I’m so old my Kids can play!”
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That Slide
Reminded me of senior citizens who get confused between the brake and the gas on the car. Maybe Edmonds just got confused about what he should be sliding towards.
Alfonso
gets a reprieve from the never ending outside corner
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Wow, cant believe he reached that
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
The reason they signed Edmonds
The reason they signed Edmonds was Hendry thinks it would be cool to have the first major leaguer playing side by side with his grandkids as Jim’s grandson plays left tomorrow.
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I'd give my leg
for that ball
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Sweet!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
1st pitch, lordy
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
A second walk!
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Walks
Edmonds a hit and Soriano a walk in the same inning?
Okay everyone gather your friends and family around you. The world ending asteroid must be on its way.
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by puckishcubsfan on May 26, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
An Edmonds hit and Soriano walk in the same inning?
The Apocolypse is upon us.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
this has a double meaning
this has a double meaning me thinks
by LT on May 26, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
anti-
climactic.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Jenkins
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Better him than Chad Fox
even after he comes off the DL
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i will say this
great AB by fonz – too bad riot had to swing at the first pitch and ruin everything
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k WOW
rrrronny clearly gets to that ball
"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 tremble
on every pop to LF
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anyone else get scared there?
or is it scarred?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
scared cause I'm scarred
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I wish Edmond would call him off
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Anybody else stop breathing a little
When a ball is hit to LF?
You and KOW
should tour together.
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
by Zy Toro Young on May 26, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Where's the corner go?!?!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
There it is
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
What a play on that ricochet by Dome!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
man Howry just sucks
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."
I'd say he's been
more inconsistent. he’s had some good outings. Not today.
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amen
"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
Hu (the hell) stops at third.
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WHEW
"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
Good Lord!
that was close
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No more fastballs.
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
wow
[-} <- that much
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
That foul
makes a walk seem acceptable… but not really.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Shouldnt he be throwing breaking pitches for the DP
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
GOTCHA LONEY!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
woo
stay positive
"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
Howry COW!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
I saw one of those t-shirts in Pittsburgh
cubs = love
You probably
saw the racist shirt.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Cool...
I only know of two people that could’ve been wearing that shirt.
SWL & (I forget the other poster)
BTW: Where’s SWL? This place has been less comical than usual
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oh two
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wishful thinking
two and oh
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2-0
"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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Way to wiggle out, Howry!
(Use two hands Jim)
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i think jim can get away with one
he’s not fonzie
"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
"calling of Soriano"
what a sweet sound
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
He's gonna come through today.
I gotta good feeling.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
obviously
"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
Howry works out a jam, a miracle
Just hope kerry doesn’t let anyone hit it to left next inning, before our $136 million waste of space drops 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.
dude
dont hate hes not a waste
"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
Ya your right
He’s only valuable for 4 weeks of the season
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by CubsBall2202 on May 26, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Can Some Explain
How he got out of that? Also, how often do you have 3 of 4 half innings where the bases are loaded and nobody comes in to score in any of them?
The outside fastball third strike
to Loney was the key IMO.
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Fan cam!
Woo!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
A. Beautiful. Day. At. Wrigley. Field.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Edmonds
Anyone think Edmonds and Johnson might be better in the late innings than either and Soriano?
Maybe Edmonds in left?
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.
Edmonds needs to be released
.he brings nothing to the table.
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by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean as long as he’s here. Obviously when he gets sent away bring Pie and Johnson in in late innings until Sorianos leg is 100 percent.
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by puckishcubsfan on May 26, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
ARAM HELLO!
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I love you Aramis!!!!!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
A-RAM
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
adios PELOTA!
"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
flew 378 feet
"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
Thought it woulda flown further
He Crushed it.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Were those happy feet?
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by puckishcubsfan on May 26, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Skip says no.
They are bitter feet.
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I find it weird that we have to play such long stretches without an off day
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Please dont hit Pierre
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
No ... whew
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Woohoo!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
look at a single A schedules
they are crazy
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Here comes Woody!
Get the first guy out, and all will be well.
2008: The year we put it all together.
that has been the key for him every time
if he gets the out, its a quick save. if not…let’s not talk about that
"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
Alright
No hit batters and no flyballs to left, we can do this
"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.
or grounders to Theriot's right
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
As Bob said
“Enough evidence has been gathered” to warrant a pull.
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almost hit him again!
"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
He almost hit that mofo AGAIN!
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My god Kerry
"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.
1 out
"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.
as long as he catches it he can catch it in his ass for all I care
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
k got the out
looked like edmonds was playing left-center…
"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
The Dodgers
have had a terrible month with RISP. I had a feeling Howry would get out of that jam. This team is really struggling, and the Cubs must step it up against these guys.
The Dodgers didn’t as much beat the Cards yesterday as the ‘pen gave the game away.
(Sounds familiar…)
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 26, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
I'll take sentences I thought I would never type for $500 Alex
Man I was glad to see Edmonds moving over into left to make that catch.
CMON!!!!!!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
F(&#$%(&#$%(&#$%#K YOU UMP!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Frakking son of a gosh darn piece of sheet rock, bastardo!
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by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
where's that pitch???
"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
nice catch, hollywood
glad to see edmonds couldn’t have been more nonchalant
ok
he’s on our team now, we don’t need to say the same stuff we did when he played for the cards
"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
Where the hell did that miss
"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.
Thanks Mike Riley you piece of s***
"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.
Its alot
Ethier to get a hit when the ump is helping
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Wood
has got to stop hitting batters, or even getting close to hitting batters. He cannot be an effective closer unless he learns to stay within himself and not try to overthrow.
Don't blow it boys!
has got to stop hitting batters, or even getting close to hitting batters. He cannot be an effective closer
fixed that for you
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
No Griff
I believe in the guy, he just needs to learn to be a closer – without losing games that is :)
Don't blow it boys!
I want to believe I really do
I don’t though
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
I stopped being lazy and checked Wood's stats for 2008....
...he’s had 2 awful outings v. the Brewers that account for 6 of the 10 ERs charged to him this season. And these outings were spaced one month apart. His WHIP is 0.83.
I owe Wood an apology, he’s getting the job done. I still have the fear of the HBP to end our season, but the dude (Wood) is getting it done.
Woody looks like he has some good velocity today
"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.
mid to upper
90s
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Sit on it, Potsie
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
YES!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
Mike Riley is normally a very good umpire...
but today hasn’t been one of his better days.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Hu is up
"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.
here we go...
come on, buddy!
"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
CubsWin!!!! Cubs Win!!!! Cubs Win!!!!
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
Cubs Win!
Theeeeee Cubs Win!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Cubs WIN!!!GIve the cubs credit....
no losing streak longer than 2 games!!!
big time
"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
Cubs win
"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.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Got him!
YES!!!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on May 26, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
Solid W
We deserved some good karma
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
feels so good
i can’t stand this song but man, does it feel good to sing!
"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
Northsider
to the rescue!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
God I need a beer and a Brat!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
or in my case
a beer and lasagna. :D
man. Every time it threatens to get REALLY BAD… we win. Wow.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
CUBS Win!!! Despite....
...the ongoing debates over the playing time of essentially 4 utility players and a closer with a hankering for dusting hitters.
dude.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
as was the "dude."
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
the dude abides
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
huh?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
but...
there was only one closer. I must be missing something.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
last night marmol pitched the ninth
but wood had pitched 3 the night before…
so i’m not sure
cubs = love
I hope I am wrong but I don't see Wood as a closer.Blowingf
Blowing 1 in every 3 oppurtunities is not what is needed
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
ok.
So put Marmol there.
Now, who do you put into those critical two men on, one out situations?
Woody, who is allegedly blowing one in three?
No, thank you.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
11 saves - 4 blown
pretty close
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
it's may.
You didn’t answer my question.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have the answer.
But I don’t need to in order to know this situation with Wood as a closer is not gonna work.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
it's not, huh?
Worked today.
I bet it’ll work tomorrow.
I’ll bet you $100 right here that Woody saves games in the post-season. And he’s dominant.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
And you have to
participate in a full season for the first time in five years.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Bring back Randy Myers or even Rob Dibble
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Rod Beck?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Lee Smith?
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
A sweep
is NOT out of the question here. This is one of the lightest hitting lineups the Dodgers can field right now. Only Ethier scares the hell out of me. He just owns Dempster, and proved it again today. If you recall, he deflated the Cubs last September with a 3 run shot off Dempster to beat the Cubs with 2 out in the 9th of the 4th game of the series.
But, the Cubs turned things around while that was the beginning of the end for the Dodgers, who - I believe - dropped 8 straight after that to end their divisional hopes.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 26, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
just don't jinx it! :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 26, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Good observations!
...and I think a sweep is in order. It may be a bit cocky, but who cares we are playing so well at home right now I want these opposing teams to be happy that they didn’t lose by 5 or 6 when they come to Wrigley Stadium.
Loney
He’s been struggling bit he scares the hell out of me. He nearly dinged the pole today for what surely would have been a game winner. He’s i the lineup the next 2 days.
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. - George F. Will
draft notes
the Cubs and Rockies are pondering taking Jake Odorizzi with their first round pick. For what it is worth, Odorizzi is a native of Illinois.
San Diego Jazz Man,
Hey, if we can sweep the Diamondbacks why not the Dodgers?
I gotta go now, the family wants me to get the barbie started.
Good win for us Cubs fans, you all have a great holiday!!
Don't blow it boys!
who the heck cares
what Memorial Day means to Lou Pinella? Sheesh.
2008: The year we put it all together.
Why is there a problem with them asking it and him answering it?
Did it hurt you to see him get asked it?
Since the press always asks dumb baseball questions do you really think a smart baseball one would have been asked instead?
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 puckishcubsfan on May 26, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry I'm late. Great game!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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