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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Rockies, Saturday 5/31, 12:05 CT

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Cotts looking good

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Howry and Blanco coming in

Pitcher-catcher double switch

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice K looking

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Love it!

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll let you all know after Monday...

when I try and get him to sign it.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really hope he likes it.

I love this image, so so much. It actually makes me root for Howry more, just to see it.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 1, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice job, Bob!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew.........

....way to take over Reed Johnson…out of the inning!

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Len

I can’t stand when he throws stats out there. He usually jinxes things.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori can hit--but he needs to pay more attention in the OF

that happens a little too often

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzi

doesn’t get paid for his fielding, but for his offense. I love it when he is offensive!

by bubbamike the one and only on May 31, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

For both

He ain’t a DH.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

and sometime...

his batting AND fielding are both offensive.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Signing Reed Johnson....

.... may turn out to be the most underrated move of the year.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on May 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

...he gets a lot of flack here...

.....but I like what Reed brings to this team.

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

He shouldn't....

See my previous post about negative posters…..

by crazymountain on May 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

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

by bluebythebook on May 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

as long as he's not playing every day, I like Reed.

his production isn’t in line with a starter, but he’s a fine sub. We could do worse.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 1, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Micheal Doleac

...is a Cub killer!!!

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't laugh

Al Jefferson could take Wood out of the park.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on May 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol's

going to close?

"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 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I think it will be Howry

But I can’t see the game so i don’t know if anyone is up in the ‘pen.

by dbaltman on May 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol's up

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmmmmm

Then why double switch?

by dbaltman on May 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Lou has something in his contract that pays big bucks if he does 100 double switches

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know

Hank was swinging the bat well yesterday, but I don’t like to take Soto out of the lineup in a close game unless the double switch actually, you know, makes sense.

by dbaltman on May 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prolly stick with Bobbles

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah?

Prefer to stick with Howry. Maybe we can tack on here. Make it an easy decision.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow..

Has Kerry pitched 3 straight games?

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last 2 I think; 4 of last 5

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

GO CUBS!!

What time does the game start? Will it be blacked out?

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Um....

.....it’s the bottom of the 8th, dude.

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

and...

...it this has been even better than y’day’s game. LOL.

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

i just playn

Sue usually yells at me for being late.

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

haven’t seen Sue today

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

dang. Now I dont know who to pick on

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

She must be! I’m even shocked. SHe must be passed out by the pool or something

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

ummmmm...

"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 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

nt

It might beeeeee!! It could beeeeeee!! It issssss!! Homerun!! Holyyyyyyy Cow!!!

by cubsluver22 on May 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol

Only threw 10 pitches yesterday.

by sweetswinger on May 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Only threw 10 pitches yesterday.

..yea we can’t have that--he’s good for a couple innings today ;c)

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's a facist, according to Crash Davis.

That’s if you want to get political about it.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

dang you

for beating me to it :)

by Slim1256 on May 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah!

I heard that strikeouts are fascist.

by Slim1256 on May 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah..

...check the sig

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

(singing)

Have patience….
Have patience….
Don’t be in such a hurry…
When you are…
Inpatient…
You only start to worry…

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't quit your day job. ;-)

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

guess i will watch

this week in baseball cause thats what selig wants customers who pay for EI and gets blacked out wants me to do!

It might beeeeee!! It could beeeeeee!! It issssss!! Homerun!! Holyyyyyyy Cow!!!

by cubsluver22 on May 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Johnny Cakes

Family at the game today. Len called his son’s gf, his “nice friend”

by louisiana lumberman on May 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Show us what u got there fonzie!

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice toe

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonzie's got an owiee on his toe.

Like i said, the game ain’t over yet. Hurdle is bringing in a new pitcher because he knows he still has a shot at pulling this out.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

grrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooan...

...you had to there didn’t ya? lol

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

cost us a run too...

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, it probably wouldn't have gotten away if it weren't for hitting Soriano's toe

It went in a completely different direction. Doubtful it cost the Cubs a run.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah..

you’re right…

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that PHG with the VOTE FOR GEO shirt on?

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought it was a younger guy

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

probably

i just saw it for a sec

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

PHG? HGH?

POWER ENERGY DRINK?!?! POWERTHIRST?

THEY’LL RUN AS FAST AS KENYANS!

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sori takes 2nd

Another stat padded. trade him NOW!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Speeeeeeeeed to burn!!!!

Sori with the sb

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

HAHA

The guy who gets hit in the foot ALWAYS steals on the next pitch

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Eat that Rockies

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori's toe must not hurt that bad.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Rockies announcers talking like Marmol is pitching the 9th.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I heard

Tyler Hansbrough was pitching the 9th

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walking "gingerously"?

Santo’s making up words again.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on May 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Only now with 1st base open...

they’ll pitch around Theriot to get to Lee.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

They have no choice

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep, that's exactly what they are doing.

And they did it.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

It IS the Rockies

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

did you folks hear Leyland's response/rant last week...

in response tot his Rockie picther’s USA Today quote? Man he went off.

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len was just talking about that.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

You get extra points for being both funny and correct

by dbaltman on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember when Jose Cardenal used to do that?

by leothelip on May 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on D-Lee

Insurance would be nice!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go DLEE!!!

base hit somewhere, that’s all we need

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

how the hell

can the cubs score any runs with these bases all clogged up?

by louisiana lumberman on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

JACKPOT

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Umps trying to keep the game close

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Where is the base are clogged pic

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

slowpoke

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

....ashamed

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

He hits one out.....

...and the upper deck comes down.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on May 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

cedeno!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

horse tits!

that was way outdside

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

outside strike...

...how do you watch that pitch, Derrek?

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

He did not go on strike 2

Jerry Crawford should retire

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright Carlos

I want some FILTHY SLIDERS!!!!!

WHITE CASTLE!

"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 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

DLee really had a bad game today.

I know he k’d at least twice looking, but I hope we don’t regret that last one. Not that he got a lot of help from the umps.

One good play in the field though.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Watching on GameDay...

It looked like there were a LOT of questionable strike calls against him.

by Slim1256 on May 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Juice

Lets get Lee on some HGH. I’m sick of his DPs and backwards Ks.

by louisiana lumberman on May 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, walking The Riot to get to DLee was the right strategy???

Guess so.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano out...

Edmonds in center, Reed in left. Good call, Lou.

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

DF replacements in the OF

Interesting.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano out for defensive purposes.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

WHITE CASTLE

Give me a nice and simple 9th. Trying not to think of what happened the last time you came on for a save…

by dbaltman on May 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Just saw

The defensive replacements. Much calmer now.

by dbaltman on May 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

After those calls on DLee how does that ump not call those on Herrera??

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol is overthrowing his pitches...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions  

can we?

Just call Marmol the Nasty Man? I’m not buying white castle.

by louisiana lumberman on May 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Is Theriot wonderboy?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Krystal?

It’s a Southern thing right?

by AlabamaCubFan on May 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmolade!!!

agree about WC

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry..

Already bought and paid for..

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Carlos, make Hurdle pick you for the All-Star game!

KO!!!!

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

'xactly

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

K!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

You can tell from Game Day

He’s found the lower inside corner of the plate the last several pitches

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on May 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome!!!!

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome!!

Helluva catch!!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Fukkkkkkuuuuuuuuuuuudomeeeeeeeeeeee!!

great leaping catch!!!

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol needs to stop doing the Mitch Williams impression...

goes 3-0 on guys and then strikes them out.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

whewwwwwww......

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Depth in the bullpen, depth in the outfield.

Nice catch.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

The Polo Grounds really had depth in the outfield…

by leothelip on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome is MONEY BABY!!!!!

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Just go straight after Pods, Carlos

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Hoffpauir would have had that ball---not.

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn you. Pods!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeez!!!

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

Pods with the homer

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Can't stand former White Sox players. They're tainted.

Yuck, 5-4.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Podsednik homer??? wtf

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Well....

..... feces.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on May 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

One more, Carlos!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!!

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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 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I repeat, I LOVE THIS MAN!!!

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's gotta be overjoyed this year!

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have you seen my stapler??

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

Da Cubs, Da Bears, Da Bulls, Didka, Da Cubs, Polish Sausage, Heart Attack…

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

CUBS WIN!!!! CUBS WIN!!!!

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"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

exaaaactly

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

huh?

"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 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

UNACCEPTABLE!!!

haha

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice

"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 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fly it!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

FLY IT, CHICAGO!!!!

AND SING!!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

is that

your living room?

"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 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Random photo from Google

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on May 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Santana has cubicles in his house

He runs his own business from there. Dedicated man, he is.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 31, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Taveras...

.....fooled on all 3 pitches…lol

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn, 3 straight looking!

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

by californiachicagoan on May 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

nice focus by Marmol!!

to come back after that homer.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on May 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!

"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 2:51 PM CDT reply actions  

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"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's hilarious.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jesus H. Christ

That turns me on in ways I wish my girlfriend could

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

wrong wrong worng …but sooo right

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

reed johnson with the ‘scrappy’ reference.

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Good game to win. We looked a little flat after yesterday's excitement.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Drinks for everyone!

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

by carmen_fanzone on May 31, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm on my

asixth beer togay.

"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 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

BRING ON GAIL!!! YUM YUM!

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"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Mmmmmmmm...

That’s my gal!

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

by Bump Bailey on May 31, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gimme Kerry Sayers

any day-a-the-week.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on May 31, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who's kids have been the bat boys

this homestand?

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions  

14-2 on last two home stands!

Wrigley magic is back!

With 23 games on road in June, I hope some of this magic will follow us on the road.

First things first, win tomorrow!!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on May 31, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

The 3 amigo flying bump in the OF is the coolest thing in the world!

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree, we have to take this on the road.

But it is great to stack up wins against teams we should be beating.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Celebrate

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Cleveland Cavaliers?

Not sure if this has been discussed, but I just noticed that on the front page of BCB, the box score says that the cubs are playing the Cleveland Cavaliers. Weird.

by false cognate on May 31, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Al is screwing with us.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

They played the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier today

"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome

by JohnM on May 31, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now someone's really messing with us

It says the Saint Louis Billikens now. Even weirder.

by false cognate on May 31, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here is a screen print of that...

It is really weird…

Kasey

See the Cubs 2008 schedule (with TV schedule & game-by-game results) at http://ignarski.tripod.com/sched2008.html

by kaseyi on May 31, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

now it's the Hamline Pipers

I think they must be doing some weird database work to populate NCAA teams.

by false cognate on May 31, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's happening on other SB Nation sites

Right now the Toronto Raptors are playing the Mariners, according to the Seattle site

by va cubsfan on May 31, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

You still use Internet Explorer?

How old are you, 93?

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, haven't you head?

Lebron James picked up baseball in the offseason. If Jordan did it, he could do it. He brought his cronies along as well.

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on May 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

i was wondering the same. As long as they arent playing Kimbo SLice I think the Cubs will win.

"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."

by Keystone80435 on May 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

That dude is more like Kimbo Silverback--what a beast.

BBWAA's name should be changed to "Power in the hands of Fools"

by cubfever7 on May 31, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, I'm out of here. See you all tomorrow. GO CUBS!!

By the way, Rockies TV is showing Sean Gallagher’s photo (he starts tomorrow). He really needs to dump that photo.

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

by Cubfansince1957 on May 31, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Gallagher's photo looks

like it came from a DUI/DWI. But if wins with it, who cares?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on May 31, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hamline Pipers?

Sure, we’ve won six in a row, but against MIAC teams?

But I’m sure the Carleton Knights will give the Cubs a good game tomorrow.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on May 31, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

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