One For The Ages: Cubs 10, Rockies 9
by Al on May 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT
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HAMILTON, New York -- I had just arrived at my 30-year college reunion, set up the computer to watch a bit of the game via MLB.TV before heading out to check out campus, and the score was 7-0 Rockies. And then it was 8-0, and I figured, "Hey, we'll get 'em tomorrow."
I came back an hour later to find out that the Cubs and Lou had likely conceded the game, too, by pulling Geovany Soto and Derrek Lee -- and wouldn't you know, their replacements, Micah Hoffpauir and Henry Blanco, helped key a come-from-behind win that hasn't been seen, perhaps, since this game on August 29, 1989, a comeback from a 9-0 deficit against the Astros for a win by the same score as today's 10-9 comeback win over the Rockies.
That 1989 win was a key to that year's division title. It was in August; this one's in May. But the way the Cubs have been winning, you can see the confidence growing in this team every single day, with every single win.
Since I wasn't there, I'll let you all revel in this victory, provided in part by Jim Edmonds' best day as a Cub -- a HR, his first in the blue pinstripes, and three RBI; this, after he dropped a fly ball in the third inning which helped the Rockies to three unearned runs. Kosuke Fukudome also homered, as did Mark DeRosa and Henry Blanco. Blanco's usually a slow starter, but he's currently hitting .353. Incidentally, you can forget about the Hoffpauir-in-RF idea; Lou says Fukudome's staying where he is:
"Fukudome is playing so well in right field that I'm thinking let's just not even mess with that unless you have to," Piniella said Thursday. "He's the best defensive right fielder in this league."
Fukudome has a knack for limiting potential extra-base hits to singles, a rocket right arm and a comfort level manning right at Wrigley Field uncommon for a rookie. Then again, Fukudome isn't like other rookies.
"He charges the ball well," Piniella said. "Right field is a tough field to play here. It's not a picnic here. He goes to the line well. He gets a good jump on the ball. I've been of the thought that the less you disturb that, the better."
So, maybe Hoffpauir will get a start occasionally backing up Derrek Lee. I still don't think he's much more than a cuppa-coffee type of player, but he's still hitting the way he was in spring training. Ride that horse as long as you can, Lou.
Lou also said that Carlos Marmol, who threw absolutely filthy sliders today, won't be getting a Joba Chamberlain-like change to the rotation. Good, I say. Marmol's too valuable in the role he has, and he's already failed at starting, two years ago. I don't think he has the stamina for starting.
The question was raised on one of the SABR email lists I subscribe to, "When was the last time, before now, that the Cubs had the best record in baseball this late in the season?" I believe -- and have not confirmed, if anyone else has other info please post it -- that the answer is June 28, 1977, when they beat the Expos in Montreal to go 47-22. In those days not all games were televised, and that one wasn't; I will never forget Lou Boudreau saying on the radio, "They're 25 games over .500 -- they can kiss the .500 mark goodbye!" Of course, that team collapsed and finished exactly at .500 -- and had to lose their last 5 games to do that.
That '77 team wasn't that good and I think we knew it even at that late June date. This team is far better constructed and more solid, so, revel in this, everyone. I'll celebrate with my old college classmates tonight (even if a lot of them are from the northeast and are Mets fans). I feel like a college student again already: the rental car I got has 1970's style manual windows and door locks. Until tomorrow.
Here are a couple of photos from Thursday night, that I got late this morning from David:
Alfonso Soriano catches Garrett Atkins' fly ball in the 3rd inning Thursday night, complete with bunny hop
Micah Hoffpauir scores an insurance run in the 8th inning Thursday night
Click on photos to open a larger version in a new browser window. All photos by David Sameshima
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Anyone remember the last time it was Cubs 10, Rockies 9
Another game for the ages for sure.
Question, which game was better?
I vote today!
by IllinoisCubs on May 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
definitely today
mainly cause last time we had to blow a big lead to get to this point.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on May 30, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's tough
They’re pretty close. I’d have to actually nod the ‘89 game, simply b/c, if I remember correctly, that game the helpful-wind-blown-HRs werent a part of that game and it was a gradual regrind to get back into and take that game…
Todays game, I was in my office with the GAMEDAY on, seeing the score as 9-1, thinking it was over, only to return and find it 9-8 before the next “IN PLAY, RUN SCORING” flashed across to show DeRosa’s homerun.
truthfully, I’d only pick the 89 game b/c I still remember watching that one and remember it very vividlly (what a boost it was for that team), whereas today, I only saw the replays.
BOTH AWESOME GAMES
by LuisSalazar on May 30, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An incredible game.
"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 30, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SECOND!
And yes, that was totally appropriate.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
by IowaCubs- on May 30, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh well... there's always tomorrow...
WHAT A GAME!!! I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
by IowaCubs- on May 30, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
listening to the recap
it’s… amazing. Wow. The whole freakin second half of the game…
WHAT a comeback!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 30, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Incredible
Posted in an overflow thread that when Edmonds was up and it was 9-6, I knew they were going to score. Not necessarily take the lead, but at least tie it.
I can’t explain it; it reminded me of a game against the Cardinals in late 2003 (during a 5-game series) when, after they chipped away, I just knew they were going to win the way the game was going.
It’s still May, but we’re seeing something special.
by Shanghai Badger on May 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m going home!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I would tag this game:
Why play for tomorrow when you can play for today!
"And there's a...BASE HIT! Fair ball! Fontenot will score! CUBS WIN!" -Len Kasper, 5.28.08
by neverAcquiesce on May 30, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the beautiful thing is
even when playing for tomorrow, they still won today!
by Shanghai Badger on May 30, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Party in Wrigleyville!!
I’ll do my small little part here in England – what a fantastic way to end my pretty horrible day! My brothers and dad were in Section 512 today and I was cussing them out halfway through the game…. and look what happens. I wish I wasn’t relegated to checking gameday.
I checked and tomorrow’s game will be on live television here in Europe on the American Forces Network at 6pm… I’m gonna plan my day around it!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope they win for everyone every day. : )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 30, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what time is baseball tonight on?
by Madison Cub Fan on May 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
10 eastern i believe
so 9 pm in chicago, but i would advise checking you local listings ;)
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
little too late to go to the gym and watch it.
i’ll be way too tired to peddle
by Madison Cub Fan on May 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
11pm
ALREADY CHECKED IT TO RECORD, im using a lot of capital letters
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's on ESPN2 though
make sure to record the right channel
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I checked ESPN first
Got the 2 ready to record. I love baseball. Today especially. Somewhere BlueMike is kicking a small child
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa!...
hey now…let’s be a little civil…I know MDBNIU is annoying and a nonsensical, repetitive blow-hard…but he’s still a Cubs Fan, it think. I sure he’s happy we came back and won. But he’s probably smirking about Lilly looking bad, and Edmonds hitting a HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 30, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how to check this sort of the thing
but I thought that the Cubs had the best record, at least in the National League, in June or July of 2001…which I remember mostly because of Julio Zuleta’s epic grand slam against the Cardinals. I could be wrong, but again…my baseball stat researching skills are somewhat lacking.
by MisterWinter on May 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!
"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 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never thought
Ren and Stimpy would be so appropriate
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable!!!
I followed the game via MLB Gameday and just shrugged when it was 8-0, went to a meeting, came back and it was 9-4…drove home and my son was at the door and said it was 10-9 top 9, 2 outs…unreal, truly shaping up as a very special season…
You ARE freaking out MAN!
by crw89 on May 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, I have a big Argentinos Juniors – Lanus soccer match to attend tonight, but I doubt I will scream as much there as I did this afternoon…and the first thing I thought of was that classic Cubs-Astros game Al mentioned in the post…ah, Dwight Smith
by MisterWinter on May 30, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To paraphrase Ol' Blue Eyes:
When I was twenty-five, it was a very good year. This is gonna be something to look back on, folks. Let’s enjoy it in the moment.
Go Cubs!
"And there's a...BASE HIT! Fair ball! Fontenot will score! CUBS WIN!" -Len Kasper, 5.28.08
by neverAcquiesce on May 30, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK quick story
I was listening to the post game on mlb audio and the feed just went dead for a while but then I heard a sheep (baaa!!) and Ron Santo saying “Nice work big boy” and then nothing else. I am still laughing.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed the sheep
but the “big boy” made me laugh too
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
by JohnM on May 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game today!
Lieber and Eyre did a decent job not letting the game get out of hand. But I still can’t believe it. Going into the 6th were down 9-1 with Aaron Cook(who had a subpar 3 era) crusing. Then 3 runs in the 6th, and 6 runs in the 7th to take the lead! Just amazing great game and probably best of the year. My favorite Cubs game in recent years is still Aramis Ramirez game winning HR against the Brewers in late June last year(down 5-0), probably because it was against the Brewers, and we were chasing them.
by cubsfan25 on May 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Incredible
Incredible.
Incredible.
This team no doubt is gushing with confidence now.
"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente
by cubbybear on May 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woot!!
And once more for good measure:
Woot!!
Old Style is the nectar of life.
by Mordecai on May 30, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The mark of a good team...
There is absolutely no reason we should have won this game. Down by eight going into the 6th and with several of the regulars out, and we still managed the win. It’s huge.
Good job by Lieber given the wind blowing out to keep the team remotely in the game. Eyre, Marmol, and Wood shut the door. Hopefully Edmonds forgets that the tank is probably empty and he keeps it going. He had a big game.
I had left work thinking it was a loss, and got home to find a pleasant surprise. Good way to start the weekend.
by SouthernCub on May 30, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al...
I remember that Cubs v. Astros game back in ‘89 vividly. That was the best game I have ever seen, and this is the first win in 19 years that measures up to that win back in ‘89. I haven’t felt this way about our Cubs in 19 years. Everything just came together. I am almost speechless about this. I know I’ll carry this feeling with me the rest of the year, and probably another 19 years!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on May 30, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Two things, June of 1977 and today....
I also recall Boudreau’s now infamous remark of the Cubs being 25 games over .500 and then watched the team erode under the fateful August heat. They weren’t actually that good, lacking power but they hit situationally the best in the first half of the season.
This comeback took place in basically 2 innings, which will feed into the team’s belief system that they can come back against all deficits very quickly from any place in the lineup.
Edmonds made the team today, hitting big shots and not little humpback singles. He will have to play with urgency and concentrate as Lou will be looking for him to contribute in a meaningful way. Although going 3/4 (which I said he need to do today) only brought his average up to .186, he will need to put a string together over the next 3 or 4 games and go 10/16 or something.
As for Hoffpauir, I actually think he is on this team for a few pots of coffee as Ward injury traditionally takes time to mend if at all. Look for Hoffpauir to get some DH times when the Cubs play Toronto and Tampa Bay in mid June and then the mighty ChiSox in late June.
Nothing like a big comeback but it is concerning about Lilly, I hope nothing is wrong with him.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on May 30, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll tell you something about that 1989 game from a personal standpoint.
I used to work evenings at ABC-7 and had to leave by about 3:05 to get to work in those days.
That day I left early, said to my friends, “We’ll get ‘em tomorrow”. Missed an amazing comeback.
Missed another one today, but the 1989 Cubs made the playoffs. May this team go farther than that one did.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 30, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats
I woke up 6AM in lazy Sat morning, by the big noise from Wrigley…. it should be definitely the best comeback game of the year, as of now….
You can win World Series with this team, baby…..
I cannot find Dome’s homer on Gameday, but will watch it on local TV soon…
BTW this means “Cub(s)”...
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
theres a room for you
at my house when youre in town
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 30, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd all love to see dragonsfanatic in Chicago...
... for the playoffs.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 30, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me
after 11 wins he can burn my apt.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 30, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For all you Digg fans...
I posted the story here. Let’s make some noise!
I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on May 30, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Incredible to say the least but
this team is both good and very, very lucky. You have to be both to win they way they have lately. Coming from behind and winning in the late innings. Winning one run games, all signs of a lucky team. I, for one, and very happy to see them doing it.
by bubbamike the one and only on May 30, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing game
Especially with Aram, Lee, and Soto sitting out for all or much of it.
I am soooo glad I didn’t leave the guys for dead and stuck around until the end.
7th inning magic…catch it! :)
Dave
by Dave in the basement on May 30, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that...
“7th inning magic…catch it”. It has been the inning of magic the last few games.
by sue369 on May 30, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love magic!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 30, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not kidding
Northsider is actually a very accomplished magician.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 30, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh you're too kind.
Any loser can pull a rabbit out of a hat now and then.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 30, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you're too modest.
Every little thing you do is magic.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 30, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
magic
magic
maaaagic…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's amazingly comforting
being able to watch a game and actually believe that it isn’t over until its over anymore. This team is really doing things to Cubs fans that haven’t been done before. We are a much less stressful bunch than we used to be.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Lou give up on the game
I wonder how Lou will respond when he is asked “Why he took DLee and Soto out when we were behind by 8 runs?
I don’t blame him. But how does he answer that question?
Mike
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
by Cub Fan Mike on May 30, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You don't have to answer it.
The Cubs won.
Rest the big boys and let a few bench players have some glory!
by Sugarloaf on May 30, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like any manager or coach when the bench brings the team back
I have confidence with all the players on the team and when I put them in there I expect them to perform. He will will be happy and giddy and everyone on the team will know that the whole team can contribute.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on May 30, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that's the best answer.
That doesn’t always happen, of course, when you take out regulars when you’re way behind.
But how gratifying it is when the bench players key a comeback. Lou must be a VERY happy guy tonight.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 30, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One for the DVD's
If they do any additions to classic Cubs games on DVD this one has to be put in it!
by ak123 on May 30, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just watched Dome's homer on NHK
It made a headline, watched as well as Edmonds double and DeRosa homer.
Also I finally found the footage on this mlb.com Gameday wrap page.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 30, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is it on NHK
It’s 7AM in the morning… left lower says it’s his 3rd AB
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
not left lower but right lower
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on May 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CUBS COMEBACK SONG
What should it be what song goes through your head… and no u can’t say GO CUBS GO
by ondro on May 30, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Lou Piniella
You coach in the windy city… our fair Cubbies play today and there is no more north side pity…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are suggesting a song
a la the Rally Monkey. I think we already have one given our “7th inning magic” . . . Take Me Out to the Ballgame
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although I cringe every time I hear "YMCA" away from Wrigley
I love hearing it during a game, because that means we’ve just knocked another pitcher out in the middle of an inning, and that’s almost always a good thing.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 31, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
34-21 Amazing
Coming from 8-0 down to win is amazing. 34-21 is an incredible start. I set 95 wins as a goal for the team. I won’t complain if they surpass that. I see a division title coming. This team won’t collapse like the 1977 and 1985 teams.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
by memphiscub on May 30, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone think that Edmonds HR and Double in this game
will carry over into future games? Granted his swing still looks pretty bad but is it too much to hope he has rediscovered his former ability?
by Schizo on May 30, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The double, maybe
but that HR was cheap.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 30, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed.
The ball he hit really well was the double. Maybe he needs an excited crowd to focus?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 30, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
The swing he put on the double was much better that the homerun swing. He got fooled and was way out in front of the home run, but got lucky to get it up in the air and let the wind do the rest
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol....
You should hear’em out here in Denver on the radio and tv’s roasting this Rockies team…..fricken hilarious….
WHAT A COMEBACK!!!
All Things are great in 2008!!!!
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on May 30, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Predicatable
The Rockies over-achieved last year and this year they’ve been decimated with injuries. But management was fooled by the World Series appearance last year into believing this is a better team that it is.
Healthy, the Rox are a 83-84 win team. Right now they’re a 73-74 win team, and they’re underachieving even that.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 30, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed....
But they are only a couple of pitchers away from being a very good team once healthy….that lineup with Holliday, Tulo, Atkins, Hawpe and Helton are pretty damn formidable.
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on May 30, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That bullpen is awful, though, and
as you noted, they don’t really have the horses in the rotation, either.
"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 30, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed...
short of Bucholz, who looked awful last night. But that kid can pitch….going into last night the only pitcher in the majors with BAA lower was Marmol
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on May 30, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Bucholz has been sharp.
"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 30, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoffpauir....
...you gotta think he’s earned more time with the team, even as just a pinch hitter/backup 1st baseman/DH in interleague. I mean, he’s hitting .467!!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 30, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool fact...
...according to the Pythagorean Theorem, the Cubs are playing BELOW expectations (albeit not by much). Based on their Runs Scored and Runs Against, the theorem has the Cubs expected Win-Loss at 36-19, whereas we are currently 34-21.
I’m not complaining by any means…but it is an indication that we might (although by no means are guaranteed to) play even better baseball record-wise this season.
by Chadnudj on May 30, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool mabye to math nerds....
Just Kidding! :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 30, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would
Credit that to the fact that they have won a lot of big blow outs and blown a few late leads to lose by 1. This skews the record a bit, but I’m not quite sure it’s an indication that the team is any better than its record…
by 26.2cubsfan on May 30, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those two loses came in Pittsburg....hard to account for hit batsmen and dropped 3rd outs...
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 30, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dropped 3rd outs......
We are fortunate Soriano didn’t get that ball on his head. You ever lost a ball in the sun? If you have, you wouldn’t call it a “dropped 3rd out”...it was bad luck. Now, Len said the other day that Quade is NOT working with Soriano on his outfield play. Why not? He was a second baseman and was moved to the outfield. So, if you want to place blame, try the lack of coaching. They are working with Hoffpauir in the sun field so that he can become an outfielder. Soriano needs a lot of work but he was in position to catch that ball. It was obvious that he had never been taught how to surround the ball in the sun field.
by crazymountain on May 30, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
EDMONDS
Okay Lets get it over with…... I told ya so…............ I think Lou likes to look up and see this
guy in CF and not have to worry….......... Plus we both think there is gas left in the tank
and he has to be thinking one last time what a way to go out….......... Forget Pie
by nimblenikelfoos on May 30, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand
there’s the ridiculous, nonsensical overreaction these games breed.
"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 30, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and where....
....have you been the last 10 games he sucked? It’s just one game. I’m happy as anyone he could contribute, but I don’t think this ONE game necessarily seals Edmonds fate for the rest of the year.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 30, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't THINK so.
Yes, he came through today. And what about all the other rally-killing double plays? What about the balls over his head?
No. Edmonds made himself a Cub today, but it cannot last.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 30, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Edmonds has had one solid hit since he has been here, that double he hit yesterday. The other hits were weak line drives that were lucky to make it over the shortstop.
More power to him if he can make it last, but I don’t see it happening. Unless the rest of the season is played with the wins blowing out.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone...
Have a Ron Santo audio from this game? I bet he was going crazy.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 30, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Santo
My wife was listening on the radio and she said she had to turn it off when it was 9-1 because Santo sounded so depressed!
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
by danimal15 on May 30, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat and Ron both
I would bet that Ronnie doesn’t have much of a voice today. He was going pretty crazy.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another comeback victory, but this was special....
....I did yardwork when it was 8-1, came back just before Hank White jacked one. Unbelievable game. The bench/bullpen came up big.
Glad to see Edmonds contribute today. It really is.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 30, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds
I hate to pick on him because he did have his best game as a Cub. But:
He dropped that lazy fly. His home run would have been an easy fly out on any day other than today.
Still, the single and double were solid. The double was probably the hardest he’s hit the ball with the Cubs.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 30, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And yet
Soriano has already been blamed on the Score and on this site for Edmonds dropped flyball. The cult of Sori-haters knows no shame. Agreed about the hits. Blanco and Spilborghs hits the only honest HR’s of the day.
"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 30, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As ANY baseball fan knows....
ALL fly balls left-center to right-center are the CF’s. Anyone blaming Fonzie for Edmond’s error is as knowlegeable as MBDNIU…...As down as I am on Edmonds, I am grateful for his contribution today AND I hope it continues…
by crazymountain on May 30, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous
That was Edmonds ball all the way.
I know some of the abuse he gets is from his contract. He’s paid like one of the best players in baseball and he’s never been that. He’s a very good player getting paid like a great one.
But I can’t help but believe that if his name was Al Sorensen and he came from Downers Grove, he wouldn’t get half the abuse he gets.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 30, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agreed.
"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 31, 2008 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can you top this game??? I'll tell you how...
By sitting around the Ernie Banks statue for about an hour or so after the game, enjoying the sunshine and watching the crowd of happy happy people slowly thin out, and then looking over by the Cubs Administrative Offices entrance and seeing Bobby Hull and Tony Esposito come out. They were with friends so I waited for a bit before asking for their autographs.
They both were absolutely as nice as can be. Bobby signed first and made sure that Tony came over to sign as well. Both of them asked if I enjoyed the game. Can you believe that – hockey legends were asking ME questions!!!!
Once I finally untied my tongue I mentioned to Tony that he probably never saw a 10-9 game when he was in the nets.
“Oh, I had a few of them” he replied with a smile.
“Wow. Well, I hope you were on the winning end”.
“Well, I won a few and I lost a few…” and he chuckled.
A person next to me mentioned to Bobby that he saw him play in 1971, and Bobby kind of sighed and said “we didn’t win that one” as he signed his ticket stub. I then told him I wasn’t going to mention ‘71 – instead he should look forward to New Years Day, 2009. He brightened up again and said “Man, isn’t that going to be something?”
Then he just stood there, wearing his Hull 9 Cubs jersey, with a smile permanently affixed to his face, as he soaked up the sunshine and added to the good karma atmosphere that was all around…
I took a cue from the Golden Jet and wore a huge smile all the way home. I’m still wearing it…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 30, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent!
"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 30, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice story
Did you have them sign baseballs?
by santo4hof on May 30, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep - I always try to carry an extra baseball or two whenever I'm at a game
Never know who you’re going to see in or around Wrigley.
Today I made sure to have three ‘cause I knew the Bobby and Tony were going to sing TMOTTBG, along with Stan Mikita. Didn’t see Stan though – he must have left earlier.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 30, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably headed back to his donut shop...
; )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5/18/71
I still wonder if Bobby believes the ‘Hawks would have won the cup if his shot beat Dryden instead of cranking off the pipe. Then came the fog goal and 2 by Henri in the 3rd…
It was very cool to see all 3 guys in the booth though the song was way off. Seemed liked the organist slowed down even further half-way through.
Would have been nice though to hear all 3 of them in the booth during that TD score in the 7th.
by blackhawk24 on May 30, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awsome Story!!!!
Hull sounded giddy during the 7th yesterday.
Never thought I’d use the words “giddy” and “Hull” in the same sentence.
Special day.
by AlabamaCubFan on May 31, 2008 7:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great story
Bobby was one of the better booth guests, at least with Pat and Ron. He and Ron sounded very similar with their cheering for the Cubbies.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Due to the weather...
...and some juggling of schedules at home, I was a last mintue arrival. When I showed up, it was 4-0 Rockies and I thought, well its been a good home stand so far, these things happen. Before I knew it, it was 9-1 and I was actually thinking of heading home. Thank god I didnt! What a crazy 7th and 8th?! It almost makes you bring out the “team of destiny” stuff…
For a game I almost didnt go to and thought about leaving… it turned into one I will never forget. Unreal.
This team is special!!
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 30, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitchers Pinch Hitting
When is the last time the Cubs or anyone used two pitchers to PH in the same game?
by Blackie on May 30, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure it was this month
Zambrano begs for an at-bat every day, and Marquis isn’t that far behind…
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 30, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PH Question
A better question would be when were two pitchers the only PH’s in a nine inning game?
by Blackie on May 30, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
unreal
i missed this entire game in a stupid meeting! argh.
hopefully this game puts the “game over” crowd to bed for good.
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 10-5 (.667), DRS: 1
by joeschmitt on May 30, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remind anyone of a game in 1989 against the Astros?
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 30, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course
That was one of the best ever. Not sure if this one measures up. I remember Dwight Smith having a huge late-inning hit.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
by danimal15 on May 30, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing win
Im sad I wasnt able to see it cause of work but i cant be to sad after an amzing game like that.
Go-ahead homer couldnt have come to a better guy.
Dero you are my Hero.
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 30, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a bet with a guy in my office
who is a Dodger fan and it is based on wins each season (including playoffs $x/game). Needless to say he kicked the crap out of me two years ago. We also bet the individual (Cubs-Dodgers) series. So I was a happy man on Wednesday.
It is great to see him getting deflated with the way the Cubs are playing this year. I hope we can just stay patient at the plate and wear EVERY team out. This patience at the plate is how the Red Sox do it and it is a great way to just beat teams up day after day. I hope we can take this attitude with us on the road next week.
GO CUBS!! I love this team!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on May 30, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any chance the Commish
Would put is in the NL West for the rest of the year?
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 30, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I might cry
Because I missed the game to go golfing. And I didn’t even play well.
by AceCubbie on May 30, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bad day at the golf course
always beat a good day at work.
...But NOTHING would have beat a day at Wrigley today!! :-)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on May 30, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game!
I read the updates at work via CubsCubicle and could not believe the comeback.
Was 1977 Sutter’s emergence to dominance? I recall one of those seasons when Sutter emerged and he was unhitable and it seemed like he pitched every single game. And then he was worn out and the team collapsed. I think it was 77?
by DudeVf11 on May 30, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sutter
Yes – it was 1977. I remember then thinking his split finger fastball was almost like a magic pitch. Really, no one had ever seen it before, and the hitters were helpless against him.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
by danimal15 on May 30, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 1977 Cubs
I added 77 to my name in tribute to that team.
Bruce Sutter used to get called into pretty much every close game in the seventh inning and was expected to finish. That was how the Dodgers had used Mike Marshall a few years earlier, but Sutter (and honestly, every other pitcher not named Mike Marshall) didn’t have the stamina and broke down. He got injured and Jerry Morales got injured at the All-Star game. Manny Trillo came back to earth and that was pretty much all she wrote.
Don’t forget, though. The Cubs were in first place and playing the Mets in Shea Stadium the night of the 1977 New York City blackout. I remember that well.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 31, 2008 3:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOW IS THE TIME AT DREW'S HOUSE
where the Wife watches Major League for the first time!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 30, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
juuuuuust a bit outside!
You can’t say that on the air!
Don’t worry, nobody’s listening anyway.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 30, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sniff
the ending always makes me cry.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 30, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just came upon tickets for tomorrow's game!
Hopefully, the rain holds off!
Bildo, look for the mark of a certain team from North London around the visitor’s bullpen…I’ll be repping Cubs and Spurs!!!!!!!!!
"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 30, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be at the game also
I’m really sick right now but nothings going to stop me from visiting my favorite place to watch my favorite team.
"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 30, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome!
"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 30, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there too.
Hopefully they haven’t expended all of their luck in the first two games, huh?
by cwyers on May 30, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where are you sitting?
"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 30, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upper deck reserve, I think within talking distance of one of the rooftops.
by cwyers on May 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
I’m somewhere between home and 1B in terrace box.
"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 30, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you guys get there early, feel free to stop by Waveland & Kenmore and say hi before you go inside
I’m hoping that once cwyers takes a look at the flags over the scoreboard to get a sense of wind speed and direction, he’ll be able approximate the likelihood of Glendon giving up a street bomb to a loaded RH lineup for the Cubs. Along with a breakdown of who is most likely to hit one so I know when to NOT run to Murphy’s to go to the bathroom…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 30, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I get a chance, I'll stop by.
I have to meet people who have the tix, though, so everything depends on their promptness!
"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 30, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I'll miss all of you tomorrow too.
Having fun at my 30th college reunion. And remember, the last two times I did this (1998 – 20th, and 2003 – 25th) the Cubs made the playoffs.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 30, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO CUBS GO!!!
What Great Comebak Win!!
Is Any going to the Toronto Series in two weeks?
by bigdcubs on May 30, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am
And I have other plans, or else I would have gone to Tampa Bay, too. Berns Steak House is enough reason to go there, let alone the Cubs and the Rays—a tilt that might match the teams with the best two records in baseball. Imagine that.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 30, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was beautiful.
Note to MLB: I would like to purchase a digital copy of this game. I bet a lot of people would. Why do you insist on making it so hard to receive my money?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 30, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man MLB is unreal....
Came blacked out here in Rockyland even though the Rockies were not televising…..something has to happen about the blackout rules…..It is ABSURD….
by crazymountain on May 30, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at this game and the comeback vs. the 'Stros
in ‘89 and the ‘89 game was a little more exciting just because, as you said, it was August and not May and they hadn’t had a Division winning season in five years at that point. Not sure the ‘89 game was a key since they lost the next day and I think lost six out of their next nine overall including the game they blew to the Cards on a Friday in early September at Wrigley. The win the next day which featured the Hawk’s run/limp from first to home on a Salazar single started a five or six game win streak that put some distance between them and the Cards.
by the nth on May 30, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammer:
You gonna have that spot tomorrow?
"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 30, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRo has hit 5 HRs this season
1 as a 2B
1 as a LF
1 as a RF
2 as a 3B
Just sayin’... maybe Ramy can play 2B?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on May 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!! Even though the Rockies were NOT televising....
the game was blacked out. UNBELIVEABLE!!! So, had to go to the doc’s and try to get a music store to carry my amps and guitars so, I recorded the mix channel on EI. When I got home, the game was over and I got to watch the 5×6 inch picture in the upper left corner of the mix screen. Weird, eh?
Now the funny thing is, when we were down 9 -1 I KNEW we could come back. Never doubted it, never peeked at the computer, that’s how much I think of this TEAM. However, I did about wet my pants with DeRo’s homer….WHAT A TEAM!!!!
by crazymountain on May 30, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a fantastic game today.
It was great to share in the joy of a victory with all of you in here. It was amazing how they kept adding runs each inning.
I won’t be in here for tomorrow’s game but I’ll have the radio on and will record the game. I can’t imagine it can be as exciting as today’s game but you never know.
by sue369 on May 30, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, you have a great Saturday!!
by crazymountain on May 30, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I will
and you too. Cheer loud and strong for our Cubbies.
by sue369 on May 30, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game thread
was rather enjoyable. I hadn’t been in one for a while b/c all the negativity from a lot of pessimistic fans.
I think I am going to have to join more often again.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hard to be negative
when you’re in first place.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some people still find a way to be negative
n/t
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on May 31, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unreal, this team just refuses to loose
I too walked away from Gameday when it was 8-0. I was poolside and my brother calls me when DeRo was up and told me the score and to be honest I wasn’t surprised. Although I was a bit surprised when he told me that Lee and Soto were pulled and Blanco went yard(.353 you go Hank)! What an awesome game!! I wanted to stay on the phone for the DeRosa AB and sure enough I could hear Kapser, my bro and thousands of cub fans screaming it was surreal to say the least. I’m so proud of this team right now. And I’m off to celebrate, Cheers cub fans!!!
by TheRamZamDLEE on May 30, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You are 2nd
To Ballhawk for story of the day.
by dbaltman on May 30, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!
One of the best cubs games this year. this shows how great of a team we have and the character our guys have
by columbusOHcubsfan on May 30, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Feels like we've already
come back more times in the 7th inning or later this year than all of last year.
by AceCubbie on May 30, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good lord
over 1500 comments if you add all the game threads up. Maybe over 1600. Math is not my strong suit.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on May 30, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember who it was
but whoever said that we are going to need three or four threads once the playoffs started was right. It will get a little crazy.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on May 31, 2008 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just read all the comments up to 10:30 pm CDT.
What an amazing afternoon and evening it is to be a Cubs fan. Yes, two-thirds of the season remains and there is much work yet to be done.
But tonight, we stand on top of the baseball world. Feels great, doesn’t it? Remember how you feel today, remember how you feel each and every day this season, because if this is indeed the special season we have all been waiting for, you will want to relive each and every moment.
To each and every one of you, it has been great to share this season so far—and for the great days to come, too. Goodnight till tomorrow.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 30, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great game
I am at work right now, (11pm-7am eastern) so in the afternoons I try to lie down and gets some sleep, Cubs down 9-1 ( and angry at Lilly) I said to myself give the Cubs to the 7th, and then it will be lights out. Well when Hank goes yard I really thought that was the turning point and the game was going to won. Get into the Rockies pen and it gets ugly.
Couple of things: Cubs bench is the best in years, I can’t recall this type of depth before.
Lilly needs to get going, I know the wind was blowing out, and Edmonds drops a fly, but his pitches were constantly up in the zone. Cubs need to tighten up the “D”, Cedeno waved at a ball today, and the rotation is inconsistent outside of “Z” and Demp.
That being said this team is a tough team, has a lot of solid parts, this could be a wonderful summer/fall.
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on May 30, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and Gentlemen
The best team in baseball.
by dbaltman on May 30, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That 1977 Team...
Yeah, well maybe that team wasn’t as good as we had all hoped in June – but, man, that was fantastic season while it lasted!
by MIMuggles on May 30, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wish I wasnt born in 1980
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 30, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for egg yolk explanation
see overflow thread #2….
by Shanghai Badger on May 30, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta GO!!!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on May 30, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was a Cub fan
before 1977. If you asked me who my favorite team was, I’d have said the Cubs. But I was a little kid and I liked the Brewers, the Tigers and the Twins too. All AL teams, so that wasn’t really a problem.
1977 was the year the sickness of being a lifelong Cub fan finally caught me. And in retrospect, they were a mediocre team who got hot for two months, mainly because of two great pitchers, Sutter and Reuschel.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh77 on May 31, 2008 3:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those two months...
...were the best two months of Cubs baseball in my lifetime. Don’t believe me? The Cubs went 40-15 from May 1 to June 30. That’s the best 55-game streak since 1945.
Ultimately, that team wasn’t that good and collapsed, but man, were they exciting for a while. This year’s team has a chance to better that 40-15 run.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 31, 2008 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone wonder....
If Ted Lily has a few friends in that clubhouse?
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on May 30, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even keel?
I’ve never seen more up and down fans than at this site. What happened to all the posts about being worried about the Cards and Astros?
It’s a long ways to go. Just remember this when the Cubs lose 2 or 3 in a row and the all the “I’m worried” posts come out.
by rlpete on May 30, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I hate myself
I had a chance to be at Wrigley today, and i didnt go.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
by LPLancer23 on May 31, 2008 12:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The way this
team is I wouldn’t pass ojn that again this season.
by sue369 on May 31, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
such an exciting game
. . . that I wasn’t even able to watch!!
I’m in Greece on business and was “watching” the updates thru ESPN.com on my blackberry. When I first turned the game on it was 9-1, then I took a shower and got ready for dinner (7 hours ahead) and it was 9-4. . . well, you all know the progression from there.
Even thousands of miles away, once they reached the 9-4 mark, I KNEW they were gonna make it a game. . .
I also thought of the ‘89 Astros game and how WGN kept filming a make-shift banner someone made listing how many runs left to win the game, with 10-1 all crossed out. . . the crowd reaction that day was so intense, I wish I could’ve heard it yesterday.
This year is already special, but we’re only 1/3 of the way thru. . . there’s lots more baseball to go!!!
But if the team keeps playing like this, and I believe they will, it’s going to be a special season indeed!
GO CUBS!!
by noiseboy on May 31, 2008 2:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
love your Kid A bear avatar
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on May 31, 2008 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol..
If Marmol did so well in the 8th, I don’t understand why he just continue to pitch the 9th? He looked GREAT!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
by ronsanto10 on May 31, 2008 5:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou said recently...
....he wasn’t going to use Marmol for 2 innings (like the other night). Wants to lighten his load as much as possible.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 5:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A head shaker
My brother was at the game yesterday on a roof top with his compay. I was heading into an appointment at about 2:30 and listeing to Pat and Ron in the car, Lilly had just been taken out and the Cubs were down 6-0. At that point I was feeling sorry for my brother for going to a terrible game, I was wrong and am now jealous he was there. I came out of my appointment at about 4:30 I think and Kerry got the double play and then the final out. Are these things really happening? This team really is something special.
Lets do it Cubbies
by slocs55 on May 31, 2008 8:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only going to get better ........
Edmonds is only going to get better with more ab’s, and Johnson will profit by seeing mostly lefthanders with part time play….... I just can’t understand those “fans” rooting against Edmonds now in a CUBS UNIFORM….... Are they now rooting for Todd Wellmeyer still…......??
by James031 on May 31, 2008 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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