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Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Tuesday 5/27, 6:05 CT

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pretty good.

Starting to get in a grove. Has thrown alot of pitches though.

by Unique on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

4th

yes!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on May 27, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Its a new thread...

and I’m lazy….

How did the Dodgers score again?

The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]

by EJThunder on May 27, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

single into left

Soriano’s throw to the plate hit the runner.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

get a freaking hIT!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

ARGH!

Will no one rid me of this troublesome Fontenot???

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I've no doubt

he pops up no matter WHAT number he bats.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmm

need some long balls – I saw many games Kuroda allows late-inning homer by Dragons, not sure in MLB though

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

we are starting to hit him harder.

but we have to take better advantage of it.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

would love to see that tonight

the wind is blowing hard straight from LF to 1st base…not so conducive to homeruns unfortunately

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

we need to manufacture runs.

small ball.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's

ba bum. piss.

Blue Mike told me.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

how many left on base is that?

Anyone keeping track? I came in late in the 4th…

by slcathena on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOO!

DOME!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

in that case... SuperDome!!!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ooooo

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

lol..

I think, given his current status, that it really is that hard for him…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would help if he ran back instead of jogging sideways

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

two big hits, two great catches.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome=great catch. Had to dive.

Jimmy? Made it look tough. Either that or he REALLY can’t run.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I really think

he can’t run anymore.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

it would help if he didnt play in short center....

..but then how can you be Jimmy Baseball?

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is our inning.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I am from Indiana...

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice start by Gally

6 ip 1 run. 98 piches

BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!

by Zy Toro Young on May 27, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe better luck next time

maybe those should be the final parting words for edmonds when he gets released

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

ESPN (like WGN) seems to have a lot of ED commercials.

But that can’t be for long as Erin Andrews has air time.

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I wish WGN would hire erin andrews.

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

now that would be programming you can't ignore!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome hits .330, 4 homers, most hit by puchers - 37

Dome’s hit by pitchers

Kuroda (Hiroshima) 37
Uehara (Yomiuri) 32
Ishikawa (Yalult) 25

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Got here late, but I have a question

Are other baseball fans as negative as we are?

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

What's been negative?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Screw you!

j/k

:)

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

About everything

Edmonds, Pie, Soriano, losing etc.

I am just asking cause I see alot of negative posts.

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Trust me

this is nothing compared to what it has been earlier in the season.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I do remember

someone saying “Game Over” when we were down 3-0 in the 2nd inning. Against the Reds IIRC.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is human nature to be negative

But Cub fans could find a hundred dollar and complain that it wasn’t a thousand.

by bubbamike the one and only on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

who are you

anyway?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

According to

Al someone on a short leash.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here we go

its story time on ESPN, so you know there will be a lot of action

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

omg Dome = Matsui!

haven’t heard that before, thx ESPN

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

It is pretty impressive

how quickly they can load those clips.

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

they are different

now Kuroda only pitches breaking balls

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mostly outside pitch

Dome want to hit right side

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

That fish ain't biting

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Great walk

working on count and Kuroda is easy job for Dome

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Attention...

Edmonds is hitless tonight…

by LT on May 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

and he still is.

have no fear. Soto is up.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

It'd be nice

to have Soto in the 6 spot right about now. Thanks lou.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Honeycutt:

Its Jim freaking Edmonds, throw BP fastballs for strikes. What’s he gonna do?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Dear Mr. Edmonds:

I have not been negative about you so far. I have been willing to wait and see how you do. Can you please show me that my infinitely great patience has been worth it? Sincerely yours.

by zevkalman on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

What was that

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

flying out.

like he has all other at-bats.

Take him out for Johnson, now, please.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

what a windy day

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

OTOH, but a couple of interesting observations

1. Check out the fanshot here. Click the link, go down to the responses, and check out comment #2. That’s right, by “Mike Blue” with a broken-link website of bleedcubbieblue/.

2. Noticed the new Fanpost on the racist t-shirts. Also noticed that they’re being advertised in the right-hand Google Ads on this site. Too bad Al can’t choose the advertisers.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Ah, you're right.

Link

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, that's interesting.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

gah

Berman pissing in his pants fooled me

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

That was crushed

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Another fly out, wind helped

bad luck for Cubs…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubbies have not yet realized you cant hit it out tonight

Why are we still swinging for the fences?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Line drive is hardly swinging for the fences...

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why is Edmonds with these team?

He freakin sucks. D.O.N.E!

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

do you really believe that?

they’re just trying to hit the ball hard. Soto’s ball was smoked and a line drive…..what more can you ask for?

by LuisSalazar on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

son of a bitch!

another time a ball hit hard….but only to an outfielder..

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice try

Geo. They were playing him deep too.

by Unique on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Geo wasn't swinging for a HR

he was going for a double it looked like

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Pierre is a female dog..

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 27, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I've got it!

Edmonds was secretely told by the Cardinals to sign with the Cubs to destroy us..

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to stick with it A Ram

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

seriously how much longer will we have to watch Edmonds?

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

only if we are left handed

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on May 27, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

But hey,

free shoulder replacement.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

???

“weeeeee”???

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gallagher..

has pitched well. 8-6 groundout to flyout ratio. Kuroda 4-10 ratio.

by Unique on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Gallagher has pitched a better game.

If not for the wind, I think even Jim Edmonds would be a hero right now. Soto certainly.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you had 7th inning in the pool,

you got it. Berman with the Hu on first joke.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Is there a reason that

The Cubs never seem to have sinker ball pitchers?

by bubbamike the one and only on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Rectum?

Darn near killed ‘em.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dempster, Marquis, Clement

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Z used to primarily be a sinkerballer

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

He has actually gone back to his sinker this year...

he rarely throws faster than 93 anymore to allow for more sink…

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great game for the kid.

Too bad we can’t give the rook some run support…

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think its been said enough tonight

but i really like gallagher…pitched superbly tonight. Should be a 0-0 game.

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Why should it be 0-0?

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow - is Lasorda ever out of tune...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

did he?

I thought he said “cubbies”.

Oh, well.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

He just got pissed

because Len tried to give him his Cubs hat for warmth…. What a jerk.

by LT on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whaaaat?!

I’m listening on the radio so I didn’t see this.

Incidentally, earlier Ron was commenting on how ugly Len’s hat was. “He’s a good looking guy, but that hat… “

"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team

by bluebythebook on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is this Lasorda?

NHK live coverage of this game went national news durling this break

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

believe me - you got the better end of that deal! ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Attention---

Dodgers pitcher has a shutout going….

by LT on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Can we jinx it if we talk about it?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

It worked that way with the no-hitter.

Thanks, LT. You know, you’re right, the Dodger pitcher has a shutout going!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know, the Cubs have 0 runs right now.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon...

Gallagher deserves a win. Lets get some runs.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Suddenly, the K zone getting small.

Davidson sucks. But me likey right now.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Lasorda....

the pitcher that got dumped so Koufax could stay on the roster in 1955

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

There ya go Ronny

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

ONEDEC clogs first

lets try and score at least one run, perhaps 2+

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

ACTUALLY A GOOD ESPN GAMEBREAK

Braves 2, Crew 0

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Good sign for Cubs. bad sign for Kuroda

it’s always lead-off walk

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

why is Riot

pinch hitting? Why not DeRosa???

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

please no

I won’t be able to take it if this happens.

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

No!!!

They got a force at second on a Theriot bunt.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

That just sucks.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice bunt ... bleh

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

dammit dammit dammit!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Not Lou's fault

What do you want Lou to do?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

IF YOU PINCH HIT TO BUNT

ACTUALLY GET A GOOD BUNT

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot actually gets paid to lay down bunts.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or use a pitcher...

instead of wasting a PH we might need later…he may double switch though…

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

In fact he probably will...

he knows fontenot will make the last out…

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

We have run oursleves out of several things tonight.

Can’t do that in a one run game.

Did I mention the Dodgers have a shutout going?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Kuroda tiring, but can we take advantage?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Astros 5, Cardinals 0

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Love the Fonz here.

Let’s do it.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go Fonzie

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

FINALLY!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Atta boy Fonz.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

As long as there's speed

To prevent a DP

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

for sori???

argh

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1

by joeschmitt on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok, hopefully for fontenot you're saying

ack! i need to update my edmonds-o-meter

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 5-3 (.625), DRS: 1

by joeschmitt on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

no, for fonty

i think that’s what he meant.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

you must be on dial up

I am asking for PH for scrappy doo aka fonty

by LT on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

word

no dialup, distracted by trying to work

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 6-5 (.545), DRS: 1

by joeschmitt on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Could PH anyone here.

Double switch Theriot.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

send in DeRo!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh, but hate Fonty here.

DO NOT GIDP.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it just me,...

or is Sori going late in the count a lot lately?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Agree

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

no..

it’s not just you.

by Unique on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's found

his patience. It’s an adjustment for losing some speed, I think.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can Fonty manage a sac fly?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

The sneaky sac

sounds like a kid’s birthday party game gone awry.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

No...

That’s why you might need DeRo.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

now rally time

and that’s it for Kuroda

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay.

We have Fonty in the 2 hole today.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

good job

going from 0-2 to 3-2 and coming up with a hit.

by bubbamike the one and only on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

LT, did you just say that the Dodgers have a shutout going?

Yeah, I’m beating it to death, but it takes what it takes.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

What?

The Dodgers have a shutout going? The heck you say

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

You mean we're not

suppose to talk about their pitcher pitching a no hitter?

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wait, this is a coincidence

the dodgers have a shutout going right now.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

hell even if fonty gets a ground ball in the infield

a run will probably score, get the damn run home from third!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Gotta watch the DP though

Get it in the air, or better yet walk and let Lee do it

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

it worked!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

BREAKING NEWS

dodgers have a shutout going.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Keep it going

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Erin Andrews is NOT going to interview the ballhawks tomorrow night...

[crossing his fingers…]

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

No pinch hitter.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

The ESPN brainwashing is working...

5 Red Sox and 2 Yanks leading the All-Star voting?

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

this needs to work now...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontys third key situation of the night

come on little man

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Suicide Squeeze?

Please, I’ve had enough bunts for the night.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

You know, if Fonty gets an RBI here,

it’ll break up a shutout

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Do we have any "little people" who can pinch hit here?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Little person and lefty?

2 recessive traits!

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

with power!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Fonty...

It’s all you.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

2-0

I’ll take a walk with D-Lee on deck.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Walk baby!

Lean in and shrink that zone even more

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Tommy Lasorda

=

a grown up Cartman.

RESPECK MAH AUTHORITAH!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

heyheyhey

hey pitcher bibitteru-

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Toss up:

1 inning with Lasorda
or
9 innings with Boomer.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

How was that strike 2?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Frankie say...

Relax

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think...

That was a ball.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

ya think?

sheesh.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good eye

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Full count...

C’mon Fonty.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to send 'em!

Sneaky power Fonty!!!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

FONTENOT DRILLS ONE!

can’t handle it at third! tie game!

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

tie!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

ROOKIE MISTAKE

You know, the Dodgers have only allowed one run so far….

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously, only one run?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup, they've been really good.

One run allowed all ball game.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Breaking news-

Dodgers have a one runner going

by LT on May 27, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

E-5

Run scores everyones safe tie game!!!

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!

nobody out, tie game!!!!!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, shucks, the Dodgers lost their shoutout!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Cost huge for Dodgers

erased Kuroda’s win

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

rofl @ Sutcliffe

if he doesn’t send him AND he handles it, it MIGHT be a DP!

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

If he picked up that ball...

and tagged two runners not touching a base might have had a DP as well…

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

here come the big bats

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Derek

Gallagher deserves a win.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, one run allowed by the Dodgers tonight!

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Just pointing it out...

Jay Bruce just got his first MLB hit.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Despite what we may say about Dusty...

...I think Bruce is going to be playing for the Reds the rest of the season.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

It shrinks! It expands! It spawns Sea Monkeys!

It’s Bob Davidson’s strike zone!

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

He is a QuesTec stockholder...

if the umps make correct calls…it will go out of business…

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

should be narrow for Kuroda and Dome

as he is the enemy for us

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

balk!!!!!

step kept on the plate

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

man - no wonder LaRussa is so bitter...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ever...

to be knocked over by a bat while coaching third base at an all-star game.

Narrowly edging Jim Riggleman.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

He'll be the first to tell you

Good God he loves to talk about how wonderful he is.

by Wreckard on May 27, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn

Ok, Aram. Let’s go.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought that was a hit.

Lets go now Aramis.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

nice sac fliy

Sori at 3rd.

CLUTCH RAMIREZ!

Tommy Lasorda = Damm kids, get offa my yard!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...

I was just thinking about that post.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, Dodgers have a one runner going.

Just noticed.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

tHANKS FOR POINTING THAT OUT.

hADN’T NOTICED.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously

It seems like almost every well hit ball is right at someone.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I Feel

Like the only way to get a RBI here is to hit a weak dribbler up the middle.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyway to get a run.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tough to come by with McCann

single to right sounds good.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh, Martin?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

No my name isnt Martin?

:)

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

You say tomato….I say cucumber….

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by Fukudometer on May 27, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

How about a nice Hawaiian Punch?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I could go for some Hawaiin Punch right now.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember Tahitian Treat?

Yechh.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I prefer

ecto cooler

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by Fukudometer on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

+2999909923942034981327419283

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm calling it

a single up the left side. Right now.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

He ain't gettin a pitch to pull.

Dribbler up the middle.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe a little more than a dribbler

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ain't a dribbler

BUT IT’S UP THE MIDDLE BABY YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH

LINK TO FUN

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whew

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Domecamera is working

on Dome on deck

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Dragons....

....interviewed yesterday by NHK out front of wrigley

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by Fukudometer on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you?

I didn’t recoreded yesterday’s game – sorry!

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

MR. CLUTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

ARAMIS IS CLUTCH

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

CLUTCH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

great at bat

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Tommy's as bad as ESPN

there’s a GAME going on you windbag

by Emelie on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I CALLED IT!!!!!!!!

I CALLED IT I CALLED IT!!!!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

No you side left side.

Bildo called it.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was to the left of second!

LOL!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Base hit baby!!!!

Cubs lead 2-1. Yessssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

A RAM

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

well that clutch discussion..

yeah..

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

One more run Dome!!!

dont bring lefty

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Fukudome is my homie!!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

BOOOO

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

A Ram = proffessional hitter

DOME!!!!!!

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

DOME!!!!!!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!

Three to ONE BABY!!!!!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I LOVE THE CUBS!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Fair ball baby!!!

Fukudome doubles Cubs lead 3-1!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Another clutch

that was what I wanted to watch on HD picture

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

wow

this is the most confidence I have had in this offense in a long time..

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

hooray cubs!!!!

boo Broxton on my fantasy team…

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

fantasy?

your league count holds?

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by Fukudometer on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

No...just a really deep NL only...

if there is an active player…someone owns him

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Forgot about the error...

all runs should be unearned…a win-win situation…

by smmcctrk on May 27, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

and now Jimmy the downer

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Again...

it’d be nice to have Soto in the 6 hole. Even though he’d probably be IBB in favor of Edmonds.

No Edmonds, No Maddux, No Problems.

by Kansas25 on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

On Dome bobblehead night.

Bye-bye rally. Edmonds is about to kill it.

"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Mr. Broxton, I'm glad you're no longer on my fantasy team, "Eamus Catuli"

YES!

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Time for Jim Edmonds to earn his pay.

I’ll love him forever for a hit.

Ok, at least until the next game.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Love

Is a pretty strong word.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now Im torn.

Sut points out if Jimmy comes thru here we may be stuck with Jimmy for the rest of the year.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

no worries....

Time for his release

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did I mention that the Dodgers have held the Cubs to only three runs?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Did you know Edmonds is 3-28 with us?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

luck ran dry

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, so that game doesn't work with Jimmy Baseball

You are the weakest link, goodbye.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a shocker!

He didnt fly out. Even his grounders are weak

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Tommy says

if we don’t win this game tonight I hope you guys do…..

by LT on May 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

he's got some class, he does.

even if he is a jerk in person. Reminds me a lot of my grandfather. “These kids, today, asking for time off…” heh.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

sure,

but so was my grandad. :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I say bring back the

Reed/Pie platoon. Pie’s problem right now is confidence. Bring him back up, give him a boost.

by cubsonWGN4ever on May 27, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed, Pie can play defense as good as Edmonds.

And Johnson’s already pulled a web gem this year.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here Here...

...his confidence would have not been an issue if Lou would have backed him and let him play.

You reap what you sow

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 27, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Edmonds finally does something good

Now we don’t have to listen to Lasorda talk anymore.

by Wreckard on May 27, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Trade for Griffey and be done with it

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on May 27, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

no

we want to trade up.

Griffey is as done as Edmonds.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

boy oh boy, can someone please explain to me

why edmonds is batting in front of Geo, i mean, good god, what a rally killer

by dogcatratcheese on May 27, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

to split up the left...

uh…

never mind… :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Sue369

You called the 8th inning….

by crazymountain on May 27, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I know but

they started an inning early. Hopefully they continue in the 8th.

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Question...

...if the bullpen keeps the score as is does Gallagher get the win?

If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.

by mrtobby on May 27, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

yes.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.

He got the last out before this inning.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol with his patented

I-gotta-get-a-man-on-so-I-feel-the-pressure-to-kick-their-asses pitching… :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Buckler

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

If memory serves

When Pierre was a Cub he had a real talent for hitting into DP’s. Let’s hope he hasn’t lost that skill.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

But

I’ll take that.

Great coverage by the Dome.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome

is the quintessential RF man.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Excuse me while I clean out my shorts.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

75% of the earth is covered by water

The rest is covered by Kosuke Fukudome.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fukudome doesn't catch the ball

he commands it into his glove with sheer willpower.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

With all due respect

Its not Dome or Edmonds. Its Bob Sanders.

Sorry, I’ve got an Indy bias.

by dbaltman on May 27, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.

Me too. I’m a westsider, you?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course that was Gary Maddox

And I think it was 90% of the earth. Maddox was the best fielder I ever saw and his name is only one
vowel away from the best pitcher .
Can’t remember if Gary said that about himself or someone said it about him.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on May 27, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Think Fukudome does windows?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Cedeno:

not a great defensive night. Not the way to get more starts.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Dat's tru.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cmon

white castle! Gimme some filthy sliders!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Why is the right fielder standing just to the right of the400 sign in center with the ball?

Was grandpa Jimmy napping?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, by that reasoning...

Let’s go get Aaron Harang to be our #2.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

and don't forget Josh Hamilton from the Rangers

center field problem solved….

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 27, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like it.

Press the trade button, Jim.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just turn off

the “Disallow Unfair Trades” option so the CPU accepts whatever deal you send and there you go!

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

General protection fault

there has been an Access Violation Error in RonSanto.exe.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I figure...

Hoffpauir for Hamilton

If only we hadn’t released Walrond…We could have traded straight up for Harang.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay, and they've sucked for quite some time.

They line the whole front office up and shoot them execution style if they trade Ichiro. He’s the face of the franchise and he’s signed to a long-term deal.

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what they should do

but they seem to love Bavazzi so I think he stays and Ichiro is making not team loving noises about how no one is trying or working hard.

by bubbamike the one and only on May 27, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Edmonds...

Sutcliffe said it best. His last at bat was going to earn him a spot on the team for the rest of the year or a spot in the booth next week.

I hope he enjoys broadcasting.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on May 27, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome keeps the runner from getting to 3rd

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

bases loaded, one out

DP really needed right here..

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

God, I hate this.

Feels a lot like this weekend.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Ever see anyone get out in front of Marmol's heater like that?

Trouble

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Forget about the curveball Ricky...

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice pitch there

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

YES

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I hated that graphic on ESPN

KO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

FILTHY!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Huge stike out

for Cubs

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

why white castle tho?

by xene on May 27, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

ever eaten

a White Castle hamburger?

Cause if you had, you’d know.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Slider=White Castle burger

pant-crapping sliders.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love it

when batters turn on Marmol’s sliders like that, just awesomely sick

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone just see the kid behind the dugout?

Fukudome headband

Cubs flag as cape

Under Armor
+
30 Livestrong bracelets =
How the heck does the woman next to him look the way she does???

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Just makes me want to move right up to Wrigleyville

And out-punt my coverage like that guy.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES!

got out of teh inning!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Wooooooo

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on May 27, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

well that was more dramatic then I wanted to be

but no runs score!

2008 Cubs: Why Beat A Team in Regulation, when you can beat them in extras?

by Chanman25 on May 27, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on May 27, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Great Sig Line...

“Float it”

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha

thanks =-D

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on May 27, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great escape

after making that situation by himself….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

not his best outing...

....but no runs, baby!!!!!!

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

no runs!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah...

no runs! like I said. lol

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Time for Woody

to start getting warmed up!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

NHK replays Lasorda singing

no need to do this, but he was the first manager of Hideo Nomo, so that’s why for NHK

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 27, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Time for some insurance.

You’re in good hands with Soto.

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Dempster

has been giving Marmol tips on how to keep the crowd in suspense. How many games did we go through this with Dempster last season?

by sue369 on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Every...

...single one he pitched.

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis

by carmen_fanzone on May 27, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahaha

Soto at first base is like “f**kin bout time”.

by grifdog on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

I've never been so happy

to see so many broken bats.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Can we please stop bunting?

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!

by Cubfansince1957 on May 27, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you think Lou even has to call Bobby Dernier?

Or do you think he knows he’s boarding the next plane to Chicago to run a bunting workshop?

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS WIN CUBS WIN

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on May 27, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

So Sweet

A team win …. great defense, solid pitching and those solid gold 2 out hits for RBIs !!!!

If It Takes Forever ....

by wrigley1 on May 27, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Great?
great defense

The Cubs did have 2 errors tonight, right? That puts the Cubs on par with the Brewers for team errors.

by DrCrawdad on May 27, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

when it mattered

they made their plays. Two great catches by Dome, a good catch by Edmonds, good playing by Lee and Ramirez.

Sorry about the Sox getting shelled. Gotta suck for ya.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

whatever, man.

I’m not 100 years old. I want my team to win now because it’s fun to win now, not because of some fake curse.

So, you know. Get new material or something. At least try to be a troll topically, like Blue Mike—he can, at least, refer to CURRENT PLAYERS.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey listen...

...YOU brought up the Sox, not me and rubbed a loss in my face.

The Sox lost tonight, ho hum. They are in first place, they’ve won a World Championship in my life.

I’ll play that 100 years of futility every time. It’s the ultimate trump card.

by DrCrawdad on May 27, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

typical

such a typical red sox fan. i think i can hear you chanting “yankees suck” from here.

by gocubsgoradio720 on May 27, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey listen...

...YOU’RE the Sox fan trolling on a Cubs site. What did you expect, exactly?

by cwyers on May 27, 2008 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

BTW...

... are you still on Soriano’s side, defending his inept defense?

Have you attacked Al for calling Soriano a poor defender?

’’You could throw a dart at that [Cubs] dugout and find a better defender in left field.’’ - Bob Brenly

What about Brenly, attacked him?

by DrCrawdad on May 29, 2008 7:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

I was offering my sympathies

troll.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2008 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

Easy on the Pepsi, Fuller.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on May 27, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love...

to watch woody destroy hitters (ignore the one out hit)

"The 12 second rule is how long it takes Carlos Lee to hear, turn around, run over, find and eat a hot dog dropped by a fan in the Crawford Boxes at Minute Maid park" - ballhawk

by MScubbie on May 27, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

that was still

a great pitch. Desperation swing, happened to get out of the infield. Like bouncing a meteor off a tree-branch.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 27, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I cant believe

That we had the game live on ESPN here in Melbourne and I farkin well missed it due to work : (
Still, im so happy to have another win and now want the sweep.

GO CUBS GO

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on May 27, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I just want to re-emphasize

In case I missed it in the bulk of the game thread – Gallagher’s start was awesome, and the one run he gave up never should have even been on base in the first place. Terrible, ridiculous missed 3rd strike call. I’m petty, so I just needed to point that out.

by Brett Taylor on May 28, 2008 7:29 AM CDT reply actions  

guys, there was a whole nother

overflow thread after this one!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2008 9:55 AM CDT reply actions  

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