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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Rockies, Thursday 5/29, 7:05 CT

How are these second overflows working? Someone email me, because I probably won't have time to scan all the comments.

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come on Cubs!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

single off Wuertz.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

thrid!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

COME ON YOU CUBS!!!!!!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow. That needs a comma. Desperately.

COME ON, YOU CUBS!!!!!!!!!!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

NOT THOSE CUBS!

THESE CUBS! :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come, on you cubs.
Come on, you cubs.
Come on you, cubs.
COME ON YOU CUBS!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's a single thought....

or clause. No comma necessary. Sorry about the nitpicking. Over-use of commas is a small pet peeve.

by soonerbered on May 29, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats,

ok I, understand.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

n,/,t,

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

COYC?

Come on youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhh-bbbbbbbbbbs

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

come, on you Cubs!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Now it sounds like a dirty Christmas carol

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

man

Soto hasn’t been so hot throwing runners out lately…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Not getting a good grip on the ball, according to Brenly

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

CRAP CRAP CRAP!!!!

RBI double. 4-3 rockies.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

MDBNIU!!!!!!!!!!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Photobucket

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on May 29, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Recovery...

Need water and a few runs

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice DP.

finally.

Here we go. Sing it RON!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Karmic.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

ROOT ROOT ROOT

for the CUBBIES!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha..

Ron really gets into it…

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

LET'S GET SOME RUNS!

and now, a half inning of Pat and Ron interviewing… Ron Santo, ladies and gentlemen!

“Damn kids with their hats and their baggy pants!”

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Scrappy Do Too

pinch hits.

Lightning striking twice?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

haha.

not sure it works with 3 runners, but I’ll bite.

3 runs? That’s it?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do not want.

Seriously, what’s wrong with Cedeno pinch hitting?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

he's not a lefty

I’m a lefty. Maybe I should call Lou.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Given a choice between:
  • Cedeno
  • Fontenot
  • Edmonds
  • Hoffpauir

I can live with Fontenot.

by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

+.75

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ya know

whats great about living down Kenmore?I was paused on the DVR but the crowd enlightened me with the STRETCH because I had the windows open. I love the Cubs—-even a littller happy about being OFF tomorrow.!!!!

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

by Hammer on May 29, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

gritty

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

LSUey

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

mullety?

is that in the scrabble dictionary?

by soonerbered on May 29, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano

bloop single

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Ron says

he could have been on second.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

RIOT!

nice single! Soriano to third!

NOW COMES FORTH THE MIGHTY LEE!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

yes it can

but lack of hustle really irks me.

by soonerbered on May 29, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

What, you'd rather have Micah Hoffpauir...

...failing to take the extra base due to sheer lack of running ability instead?

by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha...

yeah I could probably live with that easier

by soonerbered on May 29, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

You have to realize that a lot of people say things like that...

...and they MEAN them. Hard to tell when people are kidding about it.

by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's why, when I'm president

/sarc will be a national mandate.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's not very

baywatch.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fact remains

Alfonso coulda/shoulda taken 2 bases on his bloop

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe.

certainly, it was possible.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just think there are better things

to be pissed about like Cotts being here

by LT on May 29, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll give you a

hell yeah

on that one.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scrappy base hit...

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Does Fontenot have pictures of Lou?

A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.

by diehardmark on May 29, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I immediately thought of our Taft conversation earlier.

Yecchhh

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol up...

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Defense.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

hitting for power

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

He throws like a sister.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

at least this ump

knows that a ball at the knees is… a ball.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee swung so hard......

The scoreboard fell over

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

just a deep flyball D...

I don’t ask for much

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Wooooooooo....

We got a break..

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

holy cow!

slow grounder to third
soriano holds
pitcher chucks it at first
bounces away
soriano home
theriot to third

TIE GAME!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I was going to guess that!!!!

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Randy Johnson 3 k's behind Clemens...

boy, it’s hard to know who to root for in that race. They’re both so darn likeable…

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Game.

Set. Match.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Randy Johnson

My wife says he is the ugliest person she’s ever seen. You can’t forgive ugliness.

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Clemens is way ahead in

Girlfriends

A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.

by diehardmark on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shwing!

thanks for the narrative, following online.

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Takin what they're given.

Yes! Its sooo nice to be on the other side of those BS plays!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Karma for Herges.

How bout you play the game, old man.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

A-Ram HBP!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

OUCH!!!

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Last year, Rammy's still jiggling like Taft.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

from Taft to taut?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

you sir.

you get 5 schrute bucks for that.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

he really is

much thinner this year.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

It just

grazed his chest

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

ARAM

HBP. Grazed. Bases loaded.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Hello Soto.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

SWL...Bases loaded.

It’s an overflow thread…I think you can put it up…

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

hell

just get a HIT!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just walked in

Boring game, huh?

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

oh, you know...

up and down…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

when you're tied for the best record

in baseball, and you’re playing THIS WELL…

I think we’re all giddy.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn. I'm jealous.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, you're here now.

I think you brought them luck. You are staying right?

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

was thinking that earlier.

I’ve really enjoyed this tonight. Nice moments.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

remember about 20 minutes ago

when we were all imagining Taft in a bathtub in butter?

Good times…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

That was gold!

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry I keep walking away to the TV

Gail Fischer? I’m gone for one night and there’s already new puns and memes.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Check out the last game thread if you're curious.

Short version: shoulders like an interior lineman. And something about Howard Taft covered in butter.

by cwyers on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

May be you were.

I had someone else in mind. :P

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure there's anyone I want to picture in a bathtub, smeared in butter.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

butter glistening

in all the wrinkles…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, well...

of course there’s old Orville. Who DOESN’T want to see him smeared in butter?

by Slim1256 on May 29, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not down with the Region.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sue, you sly dog...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

/blush

kidding, kidding. obviously Soto or hubby. prolly both? lol

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

at the same time?

sly dog INDEED?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is going on?

Haha I’m just cracking up reading all your random comments that,

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Should stick around.

It’s a good time in here tonight.

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Burgess rubbing up a brand new ball"

just sounds wrong coming out of Pat’s mouth.

and that sounds wrong too.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto

SAC FLY! Just like last night!

5-4 CUBS!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Sac two night in a row NICE

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Geo?

Yes I knew that. They had a baby in the off season.

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I heard them say

when the season started that he had a new baby daughter. On Mother’s Day he used a pink bat and when they interviewd him he daid he did it for his mom and his wife.

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes!!

Geo believes, Morpheus! He IS the one!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice work kid.

Blow it open, Kosuke…

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Santo

wants a foul ball!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Fukudome is...

the Anti-Jacque

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on May 29, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

NICE!

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

MARMOL!!!!

Ready to pitch

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Fired up!

Yes we can!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kosuke

Ks.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Looking no less...

Rare.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

if he can go fast

then he can turn it over to Woody for the 9th.

It’ll be ok.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fly ball out to Reed. 1 out

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Not Marmol...

ARE WE TRYING TO BLOW HIS ARM OUT BY THE ALL-STAR BREAK?

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

by dtpollitt on May 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

He's got to be the setup guy...

However I don’t believe in using him when they have a 5 run lead or are losing by 5 runs.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

who do you suggest?

Marmol is 99% lights out. Howry? Not so much.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Howry is coming around.

He was pretty good last year.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

but he's not there yet

and it’s cold tonight. He’s a warm-weather guy.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

No BB’s Carlos!

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I understand Marmol was a starter in his previous life...but WTF

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

by dtpollitt on May 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

If we were going to use Marmol today...

...why didn’t we bring him in when the bases were loaded?

by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Amen

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

by dtpollitt on May 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

how's his slider looking

last couple times it wasn’t as tight…

by TheRamZamDLEE on May 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

better tonight.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

he stranded a lot of runners last year, but that’s really not his role this year. he seems to usually start the inning this season

by Waveland Ave on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why ISN'T that his role?

It’s a lot harder to do that then it is to get three outs with the bags empty, regardless of inning.

by cwyers on May 29, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's an interesting question

I presume that Lou wanted to give Wuertz the time, to try and prevent Marmol from having to come in?

I don’t know.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Struck out Taveras. 2 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

man!

You guys are faster than my DirecTV! :)

by Slim1256 on May 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol

Ks the next guy.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Foul tip...

Strike three, two away.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed...

But for some reason Lou STILL USES HIM!!!

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

K!

what was that, ten pitches? twelve?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

13

according to gameday

by tootle on May 29, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

cake.

He can do THAT four times a week, I bet.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

STRIKE OUT ON A FALLING SLIDER!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

3 out, nicely done Marmol.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Engine 78

Just left the building

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Smith k's

Marmol goes 123

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Every time you hear a bell ring...

...an angel gets its wings Marmol gets another out.

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

that was great

Right Sue?

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

by Hammer on May 29, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

On a pace..

for over 100 IP last I looked….

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

what's his average

number of pitches per inning tho? 15? 20?

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

?

No idea….but last year was 69 IP if IRC.

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

cwyers?

do you know?

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

according to b-r.com

16.36 pitches per inning (540 pitches, 33 innings)

by tootle on May 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

is that a lot?

I don’t think that’s a lot.

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

howry

16.85 per inning
wuertz – ~15

by tootle on May 29, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok

let’s get some insurance runs now.

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

34 Wood warming up in bullpen.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat excitedly describes

a DeRosa foul ball.

:P

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

It was a good one.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

not to worry

im watching on TV

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

by Hammer on May 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love when he does that...

swing and that ball is DRIVEN DOWW THE FIRST BASE LINE but it’s foul.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

They have GOT to get better on the road.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least go .500

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we can do that

this road trip.

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's weird cause last year they were great on the road.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

true...

i remember thinking last year “Let’s just get back on the road.”

by soonerbered on May 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Darn...

The Cards won.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

w00t

Houston lost!

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRO!

a double, after a dozen pitches!

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Cedneo gets his chance

pinch running for DeRo. One presumes he’ll take over at second.

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Double for DeRo

Let’s drive ‘em in.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

*switches channel from abc*

OK, Lost is over. Did I miss anything? ;-)

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Who put butter inside the 1Bs glove?

Someone thank them for me.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha, it was Taft

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

dis

if discussing presidents and dairy products…... helps the game thread go more smoothly.

by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

SHAME!!

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

:-P

Dude, that finale was worth it.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Weak finale. The snake in the box wasn't much of a snake this year.

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

by dtpollitt on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not really.

Everyone though that e* n* was in the *s, but when snuck up on a*... ;-)

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

t...w...s...s...?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

...What

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

by dtpollitt on May 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stupid asterisks

I was trying to avoid a spoiler and use asterisks to conceal who I was talking about.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh crud, forgot that asterisks make bold txt

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

You listen to the Jay and Jack podcast? It's the best for LOST info, IMO

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

by dtpollitt on May 29, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, but I think my Dad does

I have to be careful with extra-curricular LOST stuff… if I paid too much attention, I would get sucked in and stop, like, going to class and work and watching games so I could sit and ponder everything.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome, thanks!

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, download the podcast, the guys are father/son and pretty funny and in-depth

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

by dtpollitt on May 29, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice.

My Dad and I could give them a run for their money, Cubs and LOST are pretty much all we talk about. :-)

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also, even if the snake at the end was 'weak'

That moment on e--’s o- made it all worth it… ‘cause I’m a sucker for warm fuzzy moments like that.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

what the EFF, it ate my hyphens!

Well, screw you too board! :-P

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

I’ll read it later.

Nice pauir there, Hoff.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

ditto

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Onedec

I hope

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Dero is my hero!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

NICE BUNT!

Reed is safe, Onedec is at third!

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Where did Onedec come from...

I joined the website and everyone was calling him that.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cedeno

turned it around… becoming Onedec. :0)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cedeno

turned it around this year, so we turned his name around, hence

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

ohhhhhhh...

Now I see.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

helton's

having a rough game at first

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

E-1...

Everyones safe!!!! First and third no outs. Let’s see if Micah can get the job done.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

1dec

is Cedeno spelled backards

by LT on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cedeno

turn it around.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

See BCB dictionary...

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

how about some

hoffPOWER . . . it’s about time for that.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Everybody is safe!

Second weird play w/ Helton at first.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Hoffpauir's first career RBI.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

good for him.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOFF POWER!

Cedeno scores! Reed to 2nd, Hoff at first!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Base hit for Hoffpauir!!!!

First career RBI and the Cubs lead 6-4!!!

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY!!!!

Man I can’t wait to finally see them play this weekend. It’s been forever since they’ve played, been on the air and I’ve had a day off!!

by slcathena on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow! I am good luck....Or Not.

This team is just hotter than Gail Fisher bathing w/ William Taft covered in butter….(I have no idea what I’m talking about)

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

that's

a mouthfull

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Easy for you to say.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Any one have a...

...pic of the Hoff handy? It’s the kid’s first MLB RBI!

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

DOUBLE STEAL!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

man, I love this team!!!!!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

And the aggressive manager

NO FEAR

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

now that would be a cool picture.

Lou in his cubs uni with NO FEAR underneath.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Double Steal baby!!!!!

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Hate to be too obvious.

But Edmonds was on the bench while HoffPOWER was pinch-hitting. Doesn’t look too good for his future.

by zevkalman on May 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

One more AB for Dome, please

and you’ve got enough insurance runs…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

8-4 Cubs already

we’re probably ok. Woody can sit down!

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

i bet he'll still come in

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by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's get Eyre some innings.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

double steal!!!

the catcher “smothered” the pitch. wonder if there was butter involved????

by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

SORIANO!

TWO MORE RUNS SCORE!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

GUESS HACK HITTER!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Trying for another home run.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

selfish of him

making Hoff run like that just to jack up his RBI count.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

*safe

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

you read

just like Pat Hughes ;)

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano

the lean left fielder leans in with his lean bat…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

BASE HIT FOR SORIANO!!!!!!!

TWO RUNS SCOR CUBS LEAD 8-4!!!!!

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Enough with the butter

I’m getting hungry

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow...

To bad I just ate dinner.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

that looks very tasty.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is a famous Nagoya taste, home of Chunichi Dragons

Huge croissant, maple sirup and vanilla ice cream on top

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dragonfantastic... Did you see Mariah Carey

Throw out the first pitch in Tokyo last night?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

you mean the first spike?

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by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you see how the

Camera zoomed in on her legs for an inordinate amount of time? The whole thing was just friggin weird.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I saw it

Mark Kroon was too smiley

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on May 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Too smiley"

Ha! Agreed.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

This team is good.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

and

the rox are AW-ful.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on May 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was yelling at him to Touch The Base again

but he got it the first time. Thank God. Wow, we’re awesome.

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Do they have someone up besides Wood?

It would appear he might get a night off… :P

by slcathena on May 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go Guess Hack Hitter!!!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

The Single Walking Machine

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on May 29, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

D-Lee

Grounds into a DP.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Woods up with Lieber now.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez pops out.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't like using the closer

in non-save situations. Bad mojo.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe Lou

wants him to get more confidence.

Every ninth he can close without hitting the leadoff man is a good inning. :D

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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

would understand if

there hadn’t been time to get Lieber ready.

course, Wood didn’t pitch yesterday.

by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

He didn't pitch yesterday...

...and Woody may not get too any chances to close in a 4 game series with the Rox.

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Helton K's one away.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

K!

that’s TWO!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Dammit!!

It’s storming here and we just lost our satellite.

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Another strikeout...

Two outs.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

strike one

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wonder how far away it is from me.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

her satallite?

go up a coupla miles…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its far...

Im in Illinois.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

It has stormed all

day here. I’m sure it’s coming your way.

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

It looked like it was about too...

But it just drizzled a bit.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Didn't you

just get hit hard the other night too?

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, it was

awful. A town 35 miles from us was destroyed by a tornado.

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow...

Too close….stay safe!

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it's headed for Chicago

Surprised we haven’t had a crawl on the screen yet.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

two out single

still two outs

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

that's when it'll get better

this is quite a ride so far . . .hard to top it until then

by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah, yes

nothing like the stress of watching a Badger game when the Cubs are in the race . . . was a mess in 2003 on those Saturdays.

by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry to hear that

but at least you had some fun . . . up until the Illinois game. ugh. flew from Kenosha to Champaign for that . . . flew back in time for game 3.

Highlight of that day was sharing a cab with Barry Alvarez

by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

really? thats cool.

Coach Bielema I’d happily share a cab with. blush

so are you in shanghai now?

by Madison Cub Fan on May 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah, he's single and a Cub fan

Not in Shanghai right now . . . in WI. I try not to be there in the summer. Hotter than hell and more humid than Florida

by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep -- he sang TMOTBG last year

the childish Brewers announcers gave him crap for wearing a Cubs jersey

by Shanghai Badger on May 29, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyone know

how Tampa Bay did today?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

so that means

if we win…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

That doesn't really mean a lot

in May though

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll take it.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmm, mmmm!

tastes GOOOOOOOD!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

1 to 5

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lost

to white sox

by halfblindcubbiegirl on May 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

two strikes!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Hell yeah boyeeeeeeeeeeeeeee…. Good night all, let’s win another one tomorrow.

by LT on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Goodnight! Stay dry and safe!

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

night sue!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was telling LT

night. I’m sticking around for the fun. :D

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

excellent!

break out the Zima!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOOD STRIKES OUT THE SIDE!

click it, you lovers and madmen!


CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs Win!!!!!

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

The suspense is killing me

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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by iluvryno on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Well....

....not any more.

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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by iluvryno on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

STRIKE THREE CALLED!

CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!!!!

BEST RECORD IN BASEBALL!!!!!! 12 GAMES OVER .500!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Yessssssssssss!!!

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!

YES YES YES!!

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHO?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

YOUR MOM

I kid, I kid. You know who.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, we ALL do.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gail Fischer.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh. I SEE HOW IT IS.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

wha-?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

jealous of Gail, are we?

only she can break stories like OMG COLLINS MIGHT BE THE BULLS NEW COACH OMG I HAVE NOT HEARD THAT EVERYONE ON TV OR THE INTERNET TODAY WHAT A SCOOP!!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dude, Gail is jealous of ME.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

There ya go.

She should be jealous of you too.

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

/smug smile

Darn straight. ;-)

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

why?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

HU?

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

THIRD BASE!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on May 29, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

FLY IT!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Another quetionable outing for Jason Marquis. Is anybody as

frustrated with him as I am?

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

aren't we all?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

The guy drives me nuts. He has pretty good

stuff, but he won’t throw it in the zone.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe

drewish may be given his opinion from the previous start.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.

I think it’s quite clear how much Marquis blows, especially when he’s compared to good players. $10 bucks says he’s not on the playoff roster!

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

$20 says he's released

by September, but I’ll probably lose that bet.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

WWPRD?

What Would Pete Rose Do?

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on May 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

punch

Jason Marquis in the face.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ze Marquis de Suck?

Yes. Can we exile him to Elba or something?

[yes, I know it was Napoleon who was sent to Elba and not the Marquis de Sade. Details, schmetails.]

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Pie Face for Hoffpauir?!

BOOO!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

missed all the action!

but im here a dancin with you all!

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

this is the year and the Cubs are REAL

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on May 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like Marquis still wobbling ..

.. is it me or is he just improving by bare notches each start?

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on May 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

he's treading water.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's probably about as good as you can say

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on May 29, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's f--king useless. And I'm not being sarcastic!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

He does some use.

He ate up innings tonight and we won!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't exactly call stumbling through 5 1/3 eating up

innings. If he had been pitching to a real lineup, he would have gotten torched.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 29, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

he/we are playing with fire.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 29, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

what did they hit him for before he got pulled?

anyone know his pitch count by the sixth?

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I AM TAKING MY LOVELY WIFE TO BED!

Goodnight, evarie-boddie!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

T. M. I.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

boy

and I censored myself, too.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

heyo.....

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

good idea .. my babe's awaitin' me there ..

.. what ? .. you gotta HEADACHE ??

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on May 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have fun

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know when i'm down to my socks it's time for business that's why we call 'em business socks OOH!

it’s business,
it’s business time!

when it’s with me girl, you only need two minutes. cuz i’m so INTENSE.

you say, “is that it?” i know what you’re tryin to say girl …

but i’m very tired ….

business hours are over! baby!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember to take out the recycling

It’s not foreplay but it’s still very important.

by soonerbered on May 29, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahaha, +1

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's not kidding, people.

northsider in his socks does indeed equal business time.

For Gail Fischer.

In his dreams.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

in HER dreams

/fixed

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know my response to this

However, I won’t share it as this is a family joint.

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also, it will be impossible for her to sleep,

and therefore dream, if she’s freezing her a$$ off because someone is hogging the blankets.

Just sayin’

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Q-and-A with Lou on Wood

Unidentified Reporter: You don’t mess around at the end of games, you go for the win. Brought in Wood in non-save situation?
Piniella: I had him warmed up…. So we used him… Might rain tomorrow… Is that it? (leaves)

lol

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou: Man Of Few Words That Says Much

whatta guy ..

well, Cub Nation, me and Mrs Cubnational are a goin’ to snuggle and garbage was put out already yesterday. They do things different here in Tennessee .. cya

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on May 29, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well Cub fans

I’m off to bed too.

See you all tomorrow for another Cubs win!!

by sue369 on May 29, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions  

g'nite Sue!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 29, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last?

Yes!

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

by Bump Bailey on May 29, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions  

No!

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

by bluebythebook on May 29, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

WIN!

Wont be able to watch the game tommorow, hope i get to come home to a 5 game winning streak.

My 08 Cubs record 4-0
My 08 W.Sox record 0-2 (I havent seen a sox win in 3 years)
Updated April 26th

by Rudey on May 29, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions  

I may actually finally

get that Cubs tattoo this season. If and when they win the WS, I will get the marquee with CHICAGO CUBS WORLD CHAMPIONS and the date under it. I’ve been waiting a long time.
Then I’ll take a bottle of Old Style to my Grandma’s grave and pour one for Granny!
I love the Cubs
I love the Cubs
I love it when the Rockies play like crap
I love the Cubs

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on May 29, 2008 11:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Interesting...

The Cubs have held a lead in 20 straight games.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 30, 2008 12:51 AM CDT reply actions  

Most since 1935?

Thought I heard this somewhere…

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 10:31 AM CDT reply actions  

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