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Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Monday 5/5, 6:10 CT

It's an hour and a half into this game. I'm hoping Ryan Dempster is still pitching (and pitching well).

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well, he's still pitching...

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Four unearned runs.

Thus, I’d say he’s pitching pretty well.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doesn't matter.

If there’s an error during an inning, and then the 2nd out is registered, it’s assumed the inning is over. You could score ten runs after that and they’d all be unearned.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Boxscore says 1 earned run out of 5

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotcha...

Maybe I misheard him, i’m listening on the internet and its going in and out. How did Pie’s catch look?

by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then he's wrong, because the boxscore shows 1 earned run.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've seen it both ways

mlb.com saying one earned run, stats.com which i have open for a fantasy league, is saying all 5 runs unearned.

by circuitclout on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know, I think I'm starting to sour on the whole earned vs unearned distinction

it’s not often I agree with something Brenly says but he said “hey, they all count”. Sure if there’s no error, you get out of the inning that much faster, but if the pitcher still gives up tons of hits after that error, I’d say he’s not a very good pitcher.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Point taken, but...

... it’s a way of measuring how many runs are due strictly to the pitching. If the inning should have been over after an error, then how can you say “he gives up tons of hits so he’s not a very good pitcher”?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

'cause he isn't bearing down, he lets it get into his head, he must be throwing meatballs up there, etc.

I agree of the need to distinguish from a statistical perspective, but a good pitcher should be able to get the next guy out (or pretty soon thereafter), regardless of what happened on the previous play.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right.

But in reality, often it doesn’t work that way.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

So where is everyone?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

If no one's posted a link in the original thread,

then they won’t come until someone does.

Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg

by bluebythebook on May 5, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go back and tell 'em!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would if the thread wasn't loading as slow as molasses.

Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem. -- Saul Steinberg

by bluebythebook on May 5, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who cares? This is like going from the Mass Turnpike to the Autobahn!

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on May 5, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

The announcers are also kind of

hinting towards this, but Soto, and his bat, literally came out of nowhere last year. Honestly, take a look at his minor league history before 2007. I, for one, am kind of surprised that there haven’t been any rumblings of him and a steroid/HGH allegation. I’m happy obviously, but surprised.

There was a poster who also talked about this right before the Mitchell Report was released, but I forget his/her name.

"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 5, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

For those who can watch hpw close was Felix??

Feel bad for Demp

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Griffey was about 2-3 feet from the wall.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks...

down in SC and dont get WCIU

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also why is onedeC not playing????

WTF does he have to do?

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

That's a really good question.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonty is hot too...

Should be D-Ro taking a seat, IMO. Maybe Cedeno could get 3 games in a row relieving 3B-SS-2B?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

hes not as hot as Ronny

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

True.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al what do you think the reason is?

have you ever seen a playe playing this well both offensively and defensively and not getting PT

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sure.

But it’s still mystifying.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who would come to your mind?

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can't think of anyone off the top of my head.

But it seems to me I remember this happening at some time, not necessarily just to the Cubs.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also do you think he should start over Theriot?

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right now, yes.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree 100%

i hope De-Ro gets back on track but Ronny needs to play NOT in CF

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Demp doesnt deserve a loss if we dont rally

are people still in the old thread???

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess they are.

It’ll take too long for me to go over there and retrieve ‘em. They’ll have to find this on their own. That’s why I post the overflow thread time in the main thread.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al..

I made a bet.. if the Cubs come back and win you have to try and post a recap tonight! sound like a bet?

by Unique on May 5, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Wait.

YOU made a bet and I have to pay off? What’s in it for me?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, that's a pretty good thing to have.

I’ll see how long this game goes. I do have to sleep sometime, you know.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

There'll be sleep enough

in the grave. a;ldsfkhjadspoivnadsovdms

‘Scuse me, just passed out on my keyboard.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you read FJM?

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's FJM?

(obviously not)

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fire Joe Morgan. Good site.

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great site.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 5, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

uhh...

a cubs win? lol. How about if we lose - i’ll buy a bleed cubbie blue shirt? I dunno - is that too cheesy?

by Unique on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lemme see how long this goes.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe with Cueto out of the game.....

the Cubs can get into the Reds bullpen, which has not been great.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey...

You guys playin hide n seek?....j/k..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Howdy!

It’s rally time!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The Z man can run....

Although he may scare Lou with his slides…

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

This was posted in the original game thread just now:

Reds VS. Cubs
If we lose this series, someone must be brought to the throne! This isn`t acceptable. I have to believe the bench coach , Alan Trammel, has a better clue!

by muffman on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

So it's LOU'S fault?

Now I’ve heard everything.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha...

didn’t mean to be trollish, but thought it too crazy for me to be the only viewer.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the Cubs lose the next 3 of 5, it will soon be your fault.

How about you pick it up, eh? Jeeze

"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 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

anothr warning tracker

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

uhm....

NO

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what she...asked?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lets go Soriano

"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 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

In Recent BCB news

Bleedcubbieblue.com was voted best Cubs blog among 45 year-old sales reps living in the 17520 zip code! (near Lancaster, PA). Congrats, Al!

"Strange women lying about in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!"

by kentmeister on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow!

Do we get a medal?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

We've arranged

for a small engraving on the bottom of the World Series trophy. Hope that suffices :-)

"Strange women lying about in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!"

by kentmeister on May 5, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

If anyone needs to go its Rothschild

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

the truth.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would actually be interested in the argument for Rothschild not to get fired.

What exactly has this guy brought to the club? Just asking—not saying he should get fired.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmmmmm...

Personally, holding the players responsible would be a novel concept for me….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I kinda agree with this

it’s the pitching coach’s job to manage the psyches of the pitchers. and so far we’ve seen usually good pitchers, pretty accurate (hill, marquis) losing their control.

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

you wanna blame Rothschild

for Hill’s disintegration?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

My point exactly....

The pitchers are the ones throwing the ball….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

where's everyone?

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I dunno.

But I think I have to try to change the Cubs’ luck by sitting on the couch, away from the computer for a while.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on May 5, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brilliant.

Maybe I was wrong – this team just seems to be in a funk right now.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee, Fukudome, and Soto are up 1-2-3 in the 8th

It’s probably the best shot at tieing the game up.

"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 5, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

For those of you watching on FSN Ohio...

that Jeep “Rock Me Slowly” commercial is just bizarre.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate all things FSN Ohio.

It’s really been annoying.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

why is "everyone" so concerned about where "everyone" is?

is someone thinking a Shakespeare play will be written tonight if we get a thousand BCBers posting?

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

it was the best of times

it was the worst of time…

Bottom of the 8th, two outs, and the Great Dempster comes to the plate…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was a dark and stormy night...

...suddenly a shot rang out!

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, good. But it's not Shakespeare.

It’s “A Tale of Two Cities” by Dickens.

by zevkalman on May 5, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know that!

don’t make me get out the donkey ears!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bottom of the 8th, and Dempster's still batting?

Sounds like this scenario would only happen in the best of times.

by jbau on May 5, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I KNOW

I never watch this channel but this time I am in Bloomington, IN and no CSN and WGN so I got the reds channel!

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 5, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

108 year-old Paul Bako's up

"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 5, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

No idea,

just a double as well. He’s hitting good so far this year.

"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 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sigh..

He didn’t do that with the Cubs…

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Karma.

Ryan Dempster didn’t do this with the Reds.

Well, not this as in “tonight, this”. “This season,” this.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Paul Bako just hit a double.

I feel like I’m watching a Louisville Bats game.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Listen i wasnt saying Larry needs to go

but the record isnt very good… Not at all. He started with Baylor, then went to Baker and Kimm in the middle. I dont blame him. but there is a reason that we have lost a lot of good prospects/pitchers to injury… Not all him but yea

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Not all him?

HE doesn’t decide who pitches. You want the guy with the toothpick.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

garbage

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 5, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Here comes Lou....

Lee is p.o.ed

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

What the hell. Bako and Hairston up?

Is Johny Mabry going to make a celebrity-at-bat soon for the Cincinatti Cubs Reds?

"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 5, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

My thoughts

exactly

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

So that's where Yosh Kawano went...

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like D-Lee

Got pulled off the bag there. Tough play.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

where in SC?????????????

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cola

Tiger or Coc?k

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al,

I’m glad your here because I have a question for you:

Do you honsetly believe that this Cub team, as is, has enough to get to the playoffs and win a pennant?

If so why?

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

You do realize it's May 5th!

162 game season….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know my name is not AL but i say no

We are missing a power LH bat and a starter.. HOwry will get it together

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

We just need to be patient....

It’s a long season…

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

because this year’s team is better than last year’s, and we took the division.

(not Al, but still)

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Playoffs? Yes. Pennant? Maybe. Why? Cubs will pound the ball enough to overcome pitching weaknesses.

Plus, most of the other teams basically suck. Maybe not now, but they will.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

BOOO!

Freel was out!!!!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

on or off the bag?

whats the verdict?

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Looked like he got pulled off, but then got back to the bag before the runner crossed.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

lee got cheated.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Uuf, close call

he was looking like he was out.

"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 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Re: brenneman is garbage

So the Cubs magic number has been 3 (as in it seems they can’t score more than 3 runs) and their last 7 losses have been by 3 runs or less…so not quite sure that watching the rest of this game is a great use of time. We can bemoan the pitching and defense all we want, but the offense has been putrid during this stretch.

By the way, on the Reds broadcast even though the replay clearly showed Lee’s foot stayed on the bag Brenneman refuses to acknowledge it was a bad call.

by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

He's ridiculous.

Ugh, I’m going to give myself a stroke.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Breathe.....

In and out…

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

a bad break for the cubs?

Nooooo. that hasnt happened at all lately

by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was close, but regardless, ump was out of position

lee was between him and the bag, therefore he couldn’t see Lee’s foot.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Announcers are so witty

if only their delivery to say it didn’t take 2 minutes.

“Now Lou Piniella… is going… to the mound…! You have to wonder… if he… will remember (breathe for air) what he came….

....

out for!!”

"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 5, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

The Reds have 2 mascots...

One for each Reds fan in the park….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

HI-YO!

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here comes

Chad Fox.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Chad Fox? Really? Chad F'in Fox?

Yeah, this is a good idea.

"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 5, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

how many outs?

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 5, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't you have Gameday?

"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 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

MY computer and Gameday don't like eachother very well

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 5, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fair enough,

2 outs, full count, man on 3rd and 2nd(just stolen).

"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 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameday

told me that it was stolen on a foul ball… right….

by jbau on May 5, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

you gotta wonder wtf is going on

pitching marmol with a 6 run lead is looking worse and worse

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was two days ago. what does it matter now?

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, my face is red.

Fox gets out of the jam, Lee-Fukudome-Soto up at the top of the 8th.

"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 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

next time thats a double

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 5, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Think positive!

Soft line drive to right. Fukodome catches it easilly…..

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Strike out is ever better!

The Fox is back!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

2

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou

He`ll pitch Chad Fox but Ronny sits! WTF!!!

by muffman on May 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Socrates, is that you?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

what do you think?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does it matter what I think?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

GOT HIM!

struck him out!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

OUT OF IT!

ok now lets make something happen

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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice work Chad Fox

Maybe you can stay healthy this time around..

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

FOXY!!!!

Y’all realize he’s had mmm…2 or 3 appearances, right?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

IF the cubs get out of this unscathed...

....they will win.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

They just did

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

They will win.

Who’s due up if you wouldn’t mind?

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 5, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

The big guns

Lee Dome Soto

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee-Fukudome-Soto

mmmm

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alright

Here comes the rally!!

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 5, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

alas...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did that radar gun really register 92 MPH?

Hmmm….good gosh, Fox.

Let’s clog some bases!

by zevkalman on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously to come baack from hunting and see Chad Fox up and Rich Hill in the minors

huge shock

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

hell yea....

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

It absolutely pains me to no end that the Reds are

considered one of the home teams in my market even though I’m two states away. Listening to these two jackasses has really put me in a beligerent mood tonight. I wish I had their email so I could blast away on these two clowns. Not that they’d care, but it would make me feel better. The Cubs recent play is not helping my mood either.

by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone else as encouraged as me that Gallagher was hitting 95MPH???

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on May 5, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

He sure looks different...

I read he went on the Soto/Dempster/Wood diet….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

The souls of Cardinals fans?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stormy is up!

Let’s get some runs!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd give them a...

never mind.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahahahah

david weathers is in. this is perfect.

How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?

by bgsiggy on May 5, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

he's doing pretty well

so far.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahhh....

but we’re the obnoxious ones….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Chicago What do you say?

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 5, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Sore losers...

Been a LONG time since the Reds even had a winning record…

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's up with Brennaman,

He was our announcer a few years back. Bitter about being let go or what?

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

That was Marty

Thom’s Son… I think those names are right.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

No.

THOM Brennaman was our announcer. This is Marty, his dad.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 5, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah... that's right.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually, Thom's in the TV booth tonight.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahhhh.

That’s what I get for joining late!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bitter man...

after watching how bad the Reds have been for the last decade….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

You only say that because you're a dumb Cubs fan

We’re all dumb, and should be thankful to Brennaman to let us know that we are dumb, and very obnoxious.

(even more obnoxious than Philly fans who put batteries in snowballs and chuck them to Eagle players, I guess.)

"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 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

i agree

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

and boo Santa too

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

dome

has not looked good tonite at all

by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

hes overrated

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha joking

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still shouldn't

take Dome’s name in vain.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

With some of the stuff on these threads...

I actually took you seriously at first.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

i have him on mute

sitting on the back porch in Bloomington, IN with the TV on the deck… a bunch of friends, beer…. LETS WIN CUBS!!!!!! damn

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

We still have 4 outs!!!

Hope is still alive!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Can't watch the game but...

is it encouraging that Demp didn’t fall apart after that start? Or was is just the Reds being, well, themselves?

"Strange women lying about in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!"

by kentmeister on May 5, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

ZING!

"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 5, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

if only our

OBP machine could get on in front of him

by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

There we go, Soto!

Let’s see if D-Ro can get out of his slump.
I’m positive… this is David Weathers, after all.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto

bypassing Fukodome for ROY with every at bat

by SETX Cub on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

SOTO

My god he’s good.

Thom’s take: This is his first good year ever.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Earlier, after Thom said that,

the color guy brought up how after the steriods era started, when a player breaks out like that, that’s the first thing you think of. He quickly said “with all the testing now, you know that Soto’s not juiced”

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's conveniently forgetting...

the testing inthe miners has been much more stringent for years….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you hear what Len said?

The Reds paid all that money for a closer and they have only had 4 save opportunities this year….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

i miss him

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

coco

gagnes shit.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto

is amazing.

He’s hitting like a 3rd place hitter.

by Unique on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo

needs to find it again….right NOW!

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

I love DeRo

But I prolly woulda pinch hit here.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn.

Chased a terrible pitch there.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRosa

is slumping bad. Real bad.

Swung at ball 4.

by Unique on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

He's gotta get a day or two off

No reason not to play Cedeno with DeRo slumping so badly

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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Derosa

has come back to earth (or, rather, his career numbers).

by SETX Cub on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

From a 3-1 count,

he gets him out. Great job, Mark

"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 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

no field, no hit

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Can Derosa get a friggin day off?

Of course Lou will ride him out and stick with his vets. 18-14 doesn’t sound so sweet..

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

its over 500. and not horrible

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least the Cardinals are losing

"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 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you watching that game?

They are only down a run, and their pitched has been rocked, and I mean rocked, just rope after rope, drives, just right at people.. The Rockies fans have to be so frustrated.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just looked at the box score

"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 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hard for Derosa to get a day off with the injuries we've had.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

well DeRosa

certaintly is in a slump. He needs to sit now and prove to us that we shouldn’t have gotten Roberts

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

he'll

definitely prove it to us by sitting

by ecbc on May 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRo is looking absolutely horrible at the plate..I can go ahead and say that

Pie is looking better than DeRo. Why in the world does he try to pull every god darn pitch? Also can some one tell him to stop swinging for the fences every darn time

by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

He'll get it together...

I agree a day off might help.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

He does need to go back to basics: up the middle, opposite field, etc.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that the...

.266/.352/.435 Brian Roberts you speak of?

The price we would have paid for Ryan Theriot numbers was a little steep.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

But knowing this team, Soriano would still be leading off.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wood in the eighth?

really?

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed on DeRosa

Looks like another 3 run offensive performance. The only silver lining is that I hope Pinella goes off on this team. 19 runs in one game – who cares. You then score 3 runs or less in 4 or next five games. I mean a lineup that has Fontenot, Pie, Pitcher and Soriano batting consecutively is in my opinion a terrible, terrible lineup. Not to mention Fontenot has been utterly abysmal in the field this year at 2B – at least Pie makes a nice catch every now and then.

That said, the Cubs have ripped a few balls tonight that have been caught and the first inning for the Reds was obviously a real joke. That’s how it goes during bad streaks. I think the problem now with getting Brian Roberts is we can’t afford to give up Sean Marshall anymore, sad to say.

by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, are you negative...

you must be listening to Marty Brennamen

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wood is literally 1/2 of what he use to be.

Honestly, take a look at him. If he turned sideways, You can’t see him anymore.

"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 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo

at some point has to go the other way. It’s obvious the book on him is he tries to pull everything. He always swings and misses on that slider on the outside corner.

by Rick B on May 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup

Good Lord, Wood was healthy for 2000 (his first year after TJ surgery), 2001, 2002, 2003, and then after Dusty’s first year in ‘03 he started getting habitually hurt.

by peterman on May 5, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

And here we go

With Thom Brennaman defending Dusty’s use of Wood when “he was pitching 120-130 pitches per game at 20 years old”....
Stuff it, Thom. You and Daddy can have your Cub-hating party later.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Cordero - thy name is Gagne...

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

.haha

biggest let down ever.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

well wood helps me out in fantasy!

hopefully he can get a win!

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey everybody...

Remember that Pie catch in center? That was awesome.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you remember Beatlemania?

That was awesome.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember WWII?

That sucked.

"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 5, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

not for me

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

alrighty.

go-to time.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRosa, Fontenot, and Theriot...

These three are similar players in many ways. I think Lou needs to start Cedeno at SS, and pick one of these guys to be the regular 2nd baseman and stick with that lineup.

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Sneaky Power - 3.14 - pinch

due up

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

WHY...DO...WE...SUCK...NOW?????

Against the hated Cards…and the lowly Reds?!!!

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow dude, you need one of these

"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 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

That looks like a pillow, not an actual pill...

n/t

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

You don't want a chill pill pillow?

FIne, nevermind then.

"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 5, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay, I LOLed at that.

Point for you, sir.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

LETS GO CUBBIES

CLAP ..CLAP ..CLAP CLAP CLAP

by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Good call on taking Dunn out the game

he makes Jacque Jones’ look like Vladimir Guerrero with the arm he has.

"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 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

FONTY

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

there we go

way to start of the inning!

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

OKKKKKK.....

Felix batting here? Really?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

He's gonna park one.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously...

Lou’s been over-managing, now he’s under-managing.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll gladly eat crow.

YUM!

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWH...

never mind.

Gladly.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

one hit, all we need...

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

They did, it's called Ronny Cedeno.

"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 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

from your fingers to Lou's ears???

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahah

"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 5, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

can aramis pinch?

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

No, he didn't even take BP.

He was supposed to and didn’t feel good enough to.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha, leg does not = wrist unfortunately.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Felix!

Way to go!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

PIE!

single! Two on, no outs!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

There we go.

Little ninth-inning magic going here….

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOHOO

Cubs and Magic down by two…. both in the final inning!!! Lets go Magic Cubbies!!!

by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

My prized possession

for a 3-run jack right now!

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

HOW ARE YOU NOT BUNTING HERE?

a good bunt gets 2 into scoring position with 1 out

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

or a hit gets us the lead

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ward was promised 40 Big Macs if he gets a hit

Look at his eyes: he’s DETERMINED.

"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 5, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

My Kingdom

for a 3run jack..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

No bunt?

Dusty rubbing off?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

You mean, 90% of BCB'ers

who jump the shark if the Cubs ever lose, ever?

"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 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, it was me supposed to eat crow.

And I’m not in the hater group.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I ate the fake crow!

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think that's the case...

...it is just difficult to watch us lose so bad (or close) when we were doing everything right. I don’t think “jump the shark” is the right term, maybe “frustration”?

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

fried or baked?

everyone loves fried crow!

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll pay a quarter

for a walk

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Darn.

nice try, durrryl.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Not really.

line drive.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look at it this way:

would you think D-Ward would get a hit or Soriano or Theriot gets a hit?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn...

Can you hit a ball any harder than that?

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

it had a chance - after all, it was hit at Corey...

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hit it on the screws.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

It sounded good, looked good too.

Caught by CF though, 1 out.

"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 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano needs to learn to NOT swing at pitches outside the strike zone!

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

He can redeem his whole

stinkin season with one big one here.

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

What difference does it make...

If we get runners on and we can’t get a hit?

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

soriano

will be swinging for the fences. no doubt

by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Alfonso

Get outta the dog house!

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

nice catch

Cpat..almost overran it tho..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

One more slider should do it... sigh

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 5, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

2-2 on Soriano

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

GREAT EYE

What is the crowd booing about? Not. even. close.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

full count

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, Soriano's patience

got it full count.

"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 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano fouls off ball four

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

SOR-I-AN-OH!

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Scrappy-Do!

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Bases LOADED

Just get a hit, Ryan. Just get a stinking HIT.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT?! A WALK FOR SORIANO!!

nt/

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori...

battles for a walk..bases juiced for Riot..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

wow

it’s not easy to walk onairos

COME ON RIOT

by grifdog on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Amazing

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, Soriano walked after an 0-2 count?

Are pigs flying 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 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

BASES LOADED

come on scrappy!

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I CANT TAKE IT!!!

ASDHGKULAHGASDG

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

DARN IT

Fontenot….

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Great at bat!

But can this team get a clutch hit?

We shall see.

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn...

Font out on wild pitch..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG

poor santo

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh man!

He beat that tag… clearly.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

reply looked out?

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fucking Fontenot

he was out by a mile.

"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 5, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

He was under the tag.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, regardless,

his jump was way off, and Cordero was there way before he was. Whether he was safe or not, he shouldn’t have gambled on a ball like that.

"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 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

HE IS SAFE

WHAT IS HE LOOKING AT?????

HOW DID FONTENOT GET SUCH A BAD JUMP???

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

He hesitated a bit

''As long as he doesn't talk World Series, I'm happy.'' Lou Piniella on Ronny Cedeno.

by CubsBullsBears on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

pick him up riot

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot has cost us this game

He was out, and he should be sent to the minors. Error after error and then that garbage.

by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Over reaction

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Replay shows he was safe.

"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 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

he was safe

we got screwed on at least two calls this game.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Listening to Santo...

...makes me want to cry some times.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

he was safe

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

he had better been out

I cant handle another blown call

by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

the ball beat him there by a mile

but cordero made a poor tag…..it was really close with the foot coming in, but the ump had terrible position (behind the catcher) so he couldn’t even see the foot

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cordero can NOT find the zone.

MMMMM

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

bases loaded

AGAIN.

Let’s go, DLee.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

LEEEEEEEEEEE

LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Ball 4

Bases juiced for DLee

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Can I get a quick summary?

How did it come to be 5 runs but 0 earned?

by Arbusto on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

That's two against us.

that were very close.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

He was out

2 hits and 2 bb in the inning. no runs. Familiar story these days. Lee looks like he did at beginning of last year, guessing wrong on lots of pitches

by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't know who's more overdue...

...Soriano and his utter sucking…or Lee and his mini-slump here.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Can the Cubs get a clutch hit?

Can Lee do it? Who will step up???

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee is off.

How bout breaking out of it here.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Well -

That stunk. No clutch hitting. What is it with these 5-3 losses? That’s three in four games.

by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee chokes in the clutch

Cubs lose…..again

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Poop

Lee bounces out…5-3 Reds game over…

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes.

This sucks.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Fucking

loser baseball. Unreal. Absolutely gutless. Sorry about the language, Al. Can’t help it. I wanna kill Fontenot.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

sure you can. go ahead and type your little diatribe if it makes you feel better.

then just hit the ‘cancel’ button.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahaha

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

sigh....

It’s over. I hate losing to the Reds….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

That last play looked real close

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!

different storyline, same ending every game. Fontenot is a joke.

by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

i am sensing another huge victory tomorrow

that guarantees the pythagorean series win, followed by another close one wednesday.

i hate pythagorean records

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Guess not...

Another game in which the Cubs have no hitting with RISP.

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

send fontenot down

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Here. We. Go.

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on May 5, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

You got a beagle?

I own a 2.5 year old male. Love ‘em, gonna get another hound next year.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really...

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

damnit...can they just catch one damn break?

bases loaded fontenot decided to run on a stupid call. That completely killed all of the momentum

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

GAME OVER

GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER GAME OVER

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

OMGWTFBBQ!!!!!!!oneone

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually that

he is funny. Here’s a quarter, go buy a sense of humor.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey i'm supposed to say stuff like that

“there’s a new rage on the internets called blogs, where people post stuff. fascinating.”

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you even see the replay?

He was clearly under the tag.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

he was safe.

get a better TV.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

You must be an ump

"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 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

he was safe..

but no need to take that safe with Cordero missing the plate so consistently and the heart of the lineup up..just a stupid play by fontenot

by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

This team is annoying

and back to their usual frustrating level.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

this is stressfull..

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Continue to find ways to lose

losing 8 out of the last 11 with the most recent lost to the Reds who have lost their last 5.

Never get a break, never get clutch, we should be happy we had a good start or we would jsut be the same old cubs finding any way to lose and just being a pathetic dissapointment.

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 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

nice clutch AB lee

way to watch the fastball right down the middle

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

It's not a video game.

Cordero threw what, 7 straight curveballs?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bad game all around by the players....

Defense and bad base running lost the game….

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

fontenot made a mistake.

The season is young.
Get off his back

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

a big mistake

you don’t go there unless your sure you will make it

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank you

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

machinehead?

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

the last ten actually

they have looked like shit

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well this team has been slumping lately

they have won i think 2 out their last 10. Teams do that during the season, and its EXTREMELY frustrating

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

well a nice "shit" phrase works well

and with that, i’m out until next time..

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

SHIT indeed

i’m out too. see y’all tomorrow

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know what?

Maybe the guys that were calling the game over after the Reds jumped ahead after the 4th inning were right after all.

Maybe the Cubs simply don’t have what it takes to come back after being behind.

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Until you look at...the month of April.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

go way, Blue Mike.

sock puppets suck too.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

well they did that ALOT

especially in the first two weeks of april

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah they defn had no chance to win after the 4th

what with the bases loaded 1 out in the 9th, tying run on 2nd.

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

did they score?

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly,

what I was going to say, what was the final score again??

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

calling scoreboard on your team/fellow fans

i guess it shouldnt surprise me

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

And someone who can hit with RISP

n/t

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 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

they have been

getting our hopes up alot at the end of these games, heartbreak but isn’t anything new to a true cubs fan lets get them tomorrow. lets start a winning streak.

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

It's not the same this year.

Lou got warned pretty severely after last year.

Getting thrown out doesn’t guarantee the team gets sparked.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

yea

we arent allowed to get a spark, just stay a dud

cause right now any team could beat us.

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 5, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

you miss his point.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's new?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can see your point...

you guys act like its hard to understand. Great i see he cant get mad, oh man whats new..grow up

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 5, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

you still

miss his point.

Getting mad and getting tossed isn’t a guarantee for ramping the team up.

Lou’s not stupid. He knows how to do this.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right...

didn’t Bobby Cox get suspended last year? Or was it a huge fine?

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

what's the over/under on number of "Send Fontenot down" fanposts by gametime tomorrow?

whatever it is, I’ll go with the over.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

Really, when he hit the 3run homer the other night, they were bitching about him not playing more…

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

fontenot

needs to burn in hell with that filty mullet.

by Glacier on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

completely unnecessary

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

completely necessary

why the hell would he run hes not even the tying run middle order coming up pitcher was wild that my friend was unnecessary

by Glacier on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok.

So you would commit Mike Fontenot to eternal damnation (and dirty hair) because he made a mistake in a baseball game?

How about a little perspective, my friend? There are children starving in THIS COUNTRY who would happily let Mike Fontenot run into as many tags at home plate as he wanted, if they could only have a little food.

Cripes.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

think you could play better?

I bet you can’t.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you Blue Mike?

Did you play college ball?

How much do you want to bet?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't start dissing the mullet

because you can’t categorize your hair on whether it’s time for business, or to party.

He muffed a ball bad in the 2nd inning, and had a bad out in the 9th. Sucks, on to the next game.

"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 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's actually a pretty competitive award.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm getting

a headache from reading all of them.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

ya know

i think we should all be understanding of the frustration instead of calling each other “stupid” i mean we are talking about the CUBS!!! they DEFINE highs and lows. I prefer to be positive and forward-thinking, but i get it when somebody needs to vent. i mean i have vented on this blog before, harboring no ill will and still loving my team, and i got chewed out!

look, right now i hate fontenot. in fact, i just don’t like him in general no matter what he does b/c he looks like mickey morandini – my personal least favorite cub. but anyways, let people be upset, say something like “damn i get it you’re sad/mad/whatever, but dont worry we’ll get it going and then we can all talk about how awesome the cubs are!”

(this post is not directed at anybody…i just want everyone, pissed or composed, to understand where we’re all coming from we’re CUB FANS!

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, so you just took a very inclusive post...

and made it divisive. That’s the kind of crap that I’m talking about.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

please guys

i meant what i said, be constructive

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok, I'm kinda with you so far...

...but can you also explain the need for people to post hurtful, hateful, invective comments?

Here’s my point – take tonight’s game, top of 9th, bases loaded and Fontenot tries to score on the passed ball but is called out. Now if you’re at the game, watching it on TV, or even listening on the radio, I don’t think anyone here would begrudge a rather audible “fck” or “sht” or “gddmnt” or even all three. That’s an instant reaction for most folks and under the circumstances, completely understandable.

But take the same situation, and now you’re sitting at the keyboard (not you specifically, but the generic you). I don’t care how fast you can type, it still takes some time for you to type those same curse words or other hateful comments that we’ve seen here. Even if you’re frothing at the mouth, what good does typing those words do for you? Do you really feel better by typing into a little comment box instead of letting loose a bunch of expletives into the air or punching a pillow or throwing something at the TV? I don’t think so.

So the only alternative I can see is that for some reason, you want everyone here to know how pissed you are. Somehow it’s important to you that others see and feel your hate for a player, coach, broadcaster, etc. I just don’t know why. And I’m not talking about the myriad of doom and gloom comments we get, or the eye-rolling, or the Cedeno/Onedec tags, and even the occasional “poop!”. I’m talking about the comments that are clearly over the line. Can anyone explain why you (again, the generic “you”) post those diatribes? I’m sorry but I’m just not buying the “heat of the moment” argument. There’s just too much involved with typing and posting to NOT make this a instant reaction type of thing.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Recommended.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 6, 2008 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

Very well said.

This should be posted in every game thread.

by sue369 on May 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

One thing the Cubs did do..

Was help the Reds end their 5 game losing streak.

by adam316 on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

send him to the brewers.

I’d gladly take him.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

who? Fontenot?

well he is doing much better than Weeks at the moment

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

by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

exactly why

i said send him to the brewers

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Id take a whole new team at this point

one that can win at least 4 out of the last 11

Havent been asking much of lately.

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 5, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sure there is a

team out there just waiting for a fan like you. Please try and find them.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope

I always have and will always be a cubs fan, im sorry some fans dont enjoy watching mediocrity for years and saying “lets get them tommorow” or “next year” some people wanna see a WS in their lifetime. Find a team where the fans are always happy, please try and find them.

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 5, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Speak for yourself.

Let’s practice using “I” and “me” instead of “some people” and “some fans”.

Would hate to have someone mistake your opinion for mine.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can gladly use some people

cause your not everyone other then me.

Speak for Yourself

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 5, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh, I did speak for myself.

You=1 person. Not “some fans”.

Never did I say whose opinion was the most popular.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Speak for yourself

is saying i cant use the words “some people” because im not pointing my finger at you. IM saying there is other people who feel as i do, which there is. I see you agree with me by saying ” Never did I say whose opinion was the most popular” therefore I hope you realize it made 0 sense for you to try and say I cant use the words “some people” cause in fact its true. Some people feel the same way i do.

TY

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 5, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's my point Rudey.

There is not perfect team so there are no fans who are happy all the time. I want the Cubs to win as much as anyone on here but the constant whining you do won’t change things.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I say usually 1-2 comments during a loss

and about a billion during a win. So now you can call me a fair-weather fan or a troll or whatever you non-stop positive people. This is a Blogging website to discuss the cubs and not a website dedicated to giving happy go lucky phrases after every loss, “well get them tommorow” or “maybe next year”. Some people wanna discuss what the problems are and why we are losing 8 out of the last 11.

I dont thin the season is over, I dont think we arent even going to make the playoffs. Welcome to the real world where people can be upset while also making rational statements.

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 5, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

You have a selective memory.

You have a TON of negative posts, on this thread and others.

I think I can take negative posts that are coupled with rational solutions/optimism for the future.

What’s wearing me out, personally, is your unsubstantiated, pointless meanderings about how this or that sucks. I see it too. Now, what can we do to fix it?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dont see a quick fix.

Not counting trades this team need to find some fire, because as soon as we are losing you all as much as me can feel the Cubs just going out and doing the motions. Smart at bats and clutch hitting hasnt been there for over 10 games.

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 5, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, but it was there for a nice little win streak earlier.

I don’t see a quick fix either. Not sure we need one—we looked REALLY good for a couple of weeks there.

So what good is it to go on and on about it?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

The same good saying "we will get them tommorow" does

NONE.

none of us can change anything but we can talk about it.

I was blind and thought oh who cares if we are 6-0 against the pirates we are a good team. Now i realize its not true and we can only feed off the bad teams and barely split games against the good teams and its emberassing.

Im sorry im negative, i swear some people just want happy talk all the time…MArquis Cy Young and Soriano MVP.

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 5, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

You aren't a troll

but hands down you are the best whiner in here. You started posting negative stuff tonight before the game even started.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

in here

it’s more like middle school monitor.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which it seems

you really wanna be :(

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 5, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

but..but..don't you have to get past kinder garden first to monitor us middle schoolers?

I thought you would finally get past KG in the off-season but..nope..I was on too much koolaid

by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

BWAHHAHAHAHA

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually i said

we deserve 60-70% chance of winning

Cause i will agree i am truly dumb and think the cubs will win every game.

Some people vent in the forums by saying this or that person is bad which is true, others of you scan the comments for anything negative so you can jump down their throat and i really think its your way of venting which is fine, we all hate losing.

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 5, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

May I suggest

This team?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

they'll never give him up.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can we have Cameron in return?

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

sweet, mic is still live on santo

oooooohhhhhhhh, argghhhhhhhh, sighh

gotta love santo.

hughes: “Alright, man I was ready for a rally”

santo: [unintelligible whining (in a good way)]

hughes: “Hell no”

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

The Cubs get breaks...

when they are winning and during a streak like this it seems like, yes:

1) Every ball ripped is right at an outfielder
2) The umps blow every close call
3) Guys that never get hits in clutch situations – Pie, Fontenot – finally get one and it ends up not mattering
4) Middle relievers do their job but we can’t come back and make it count
5) Woody pitches scoreless when it isn’t a save chance
6) every error opens floodgate to runs

HOpefully the tide will turn soon.

by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

This last week

showcases the teams shortcomings. Starting pitching. Too many utility guys who are starting. Poor middle relief. And a very streaky superstar.

This game mirrors the other losses of the last ten days: lots opportunities, that they can’t cash in on. The “calls” only go so far. The players have to step up. And, whoever keeps saying, “We’ll get ‘em tomorrow” You said that yesterday, too. Enough.

by The E-Man on May 5, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

You may

But its a great pitching matchup tommorrow

Aaron harang, and big z

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed

broken records have gotten us nowhere for 100 years!!! yea i said it!

Maybe if we stopped saying lets get them tommorow and actually made a big deal of a sorry ass team things would change.

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 5, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup, complaining about the team...

It’s always sparked the front office to make World Series-winning moves.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

we need you to go to more games

with your 4-0 record. plus we won’t be subjected to your posts here.

don’t ever get an iphone or ipod touch. they suck.

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

go find a sorry-ass team.

This team is better than the team that won the divisional championship last year. They’re slumping, and it sucks, and some changes need to be made. We can start with the fan-base.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let me rephrase that....

Too many career minor leaguers….

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

2006 Cardinals

Longest Winning Streak: 7 (July 7 to July 16)
Longest Losing Streak: 8 (June 20 to June 27 and July 27 to August 4)

Streakiness does not equal the end of the world. Would love to see them start winning. But it’s May 5.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

However, IIRC

their intra-division record was very good that year. So far, our is NOT!

by The E-Man on May 5, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you miss April?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

By the way, Cubs are 13-8 vs. the division.

I’ll take it.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

And if we don't

you can donate $25 to the DLEE Foundation! Thanks in advance!

by The E-Man on May 5, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Everyone has

but Soto

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 5, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

whats wrong with

7 for 36? LAst 11 games!

Just what I mean abt. someone stepping up. Collectively!

by The E-Man on May 5, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

if Cedeno doesn't play tomorrow

I don’t know what the hell is doing anymore

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

hell "Lou" is doing anymore

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

not hard enough

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hard, but not enough in the gap.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was creamed, blasted, smashed, murdered...

But unfortunately, C-Pat got in the way..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

and then hit the forearm

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank you to the true fans for your tough love

each time someone posts “game over” the Cubs front office adds another dollar to the payroll.

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

haha

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

also

$2 for each “we suck”
$5 for each damnation of a Cubs player to hell

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh..yeah and each time they play like crap and you say we will get em tomorrow

and the FO adds a buck to the payroll for your over the board optimism

by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh yeah, well

here’s what you said and i’ll say the opposite and act like its a comeback

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyone care to translate?

n/t

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmm, maybe

too many Oldstyles. Maybe he and Ernie are buds.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

whatever dude

you’re the one that sounds dumber each post!

PWND

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

i smell a sockpuppet

a “haha” out of nowhere for one of the weaker comments in this thread???

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

just as negative

this year as you were last year. How sad for you.

by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

omg

you have such a talent of using one’s words against him or her. bravo sir!!

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Easy, fella...

You realize these are real people behind their computers, right?

You’re a big strong man, aren’t ya?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

"How sad for you."

That was real classy I guess..are you buds with brenneman?

by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look, not saying she's being classy either...

and I’m not interested in being the class police (as I sit in a stained undershirt, drinking a cheap beer)...

But come on, you can’t deny that you just KEEP RESPONDING. And, now you’re getting personal. Let it die.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

uhhhhh

yeah dude, actually, “sad” is a little classier than “bitchy”. or at least a little less non-classy.

you are struggling in this thread. maybe its time to give it a rest and take a nap or kick your dog or something

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol..so now you are fighting about who is "less bitchy"...

I am telling you man if it ever comes to who is more classy..yourself or brenneman..it would be a tie

by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

i weap for our public schools

please read slower for increased comprehension.

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol, *weep

classic

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously, half of your posts are...

Playing the “repeat” game.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

half???

n/t

game over! - ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT (down 3-0 to the Reds in the 1ST INNING)

by joeschmitt on May 5, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

dood.

what are you doing?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice job turning a 3-0 win into a 5-3 loss nice fielding we have on this team

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

this offense is really average without Aram

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

when hes back.

I believe the anger level will decrease

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, yeah...

That’s like saying the Bulls were mediocre without Jordan.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

i wouldnt compare aram

to jordans calibur however

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah that is a joke

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

by DC Cubbie on May 5, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Using an extreme, obviously.

But, still, I’m not sure what people expect when you take the best or second best hitter out of the lineup, and our best RBI man.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same old cubs finding ways to lose

When do we play the pirates again, thats the only team we look good against. Arizona is gonna shred us this weekend

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

The game tommorrow.

Is going to be great.

Awesome pitching duel.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Should be..

We really could use a big game from Z…might get us out of this rut..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harang

Is a tought cookie as well.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harang...

One of the best pitchers in the NL for sure..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

How bummed are you guys

about Gallardo? That really really sucks..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate to agree...

but this statement, “Same old cubs finding ways to lose,” is too accurate.

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Another game that we blew

Without or Without ARAM, the cubs can’t seem to get out of their own way. Good teams don’t make those mistakes.

This is the same team as last year. They have yet to show me they are any different. The Cubs may win the division, but they don’t stand a chance against the Dbacks. It will be another 3 an out…which is just not acceptable…

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on May 5, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep

If we want to go to a world series it will have to be through Arizona, the rest of the national league is weak, I figure hopefully we will be the final two teams but we are so overmatched against them its not even funny.

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Diamondback series,

If we are able to take that series, even sweep, then I think we all should at least admit that they may actually be better than we thought.

That series, and the series with the Dodgers and Padres should tell us a lot about the season.

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which is why I'm worried because the Diamonbacks are much better than last year

and we still seem to be the same old team, if we take 2 out of 3 we should consider ourselves very, very lucky.

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed,

And if we win that series, I think we have a legitimate shot to turn thiings around. Do you not agree?

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's right,

And if we are able to beat those two, we are back in the hunt!

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Incorrect

It is going to be Haren, Scherzer, and Johnson….

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on May 5, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldnt call

the phillies, dodgers, and mets weak..

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd say the phillies are the best out of those 3

Mets are above average, not great. Dodgers have no offense, I wouldn’t consider them a huge threat

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

no offense?

you must have forgotten who matt kemp and james loney are..

and when andruw jones heats up…i think they have some offense.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Only way the dodgers are getting in is via wildcard

Which will most likely come out of the east either the phillies or the mets

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree.

but you cant say the national league is weak.

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think TheRiot and DeRosa are way over used for their caliber

Our SP has been fragile..Soriano is colder than ice ..yada yada

by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot is definately a backup.

And the plan for DeRo was as a super sub. Hendry wasn’t able to execute the plan.

by Rick B on May 5, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look, but we're not the Yankees or the Red Sox.

We can’t buy our way to a top 5 or 10 player at every position.

And, we just don’t have the strength in our farm system right now in those positions.

What to do? What SS is available that we could actually get?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's on our bench.

Ronny Cedeno is an upgrade.

by Rick B on May 5, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

But Ronny Cedeno is the answer?

Really?? He was good for 3 runs this game??

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dempster pitched great again tonight.

And this loss doesn’t bother me because we are going to win the division.

by Rick B on May 5, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

From a brewer fan

I couldnt agree with you more.

Cubs are going to win the central.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

It will be cubs brewers till the end

Not in a million years will the cubs ever find a way to run away with a division, they will find ways to screw it up and keep it close, so I wouldn’t worry too much if I were you

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was really worried about the Brewers

being close all year, but losing Gallardo was a killer.

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

To tell you the truth, I wish we were built like you guys were.

It gives the guys a sense of unity. They come up together and all.. And we have to overspend on crappy pitchers, ala Jason Marquis while the brew crew bring up young phenom after young phenom.

Wait til Laporta comes up. That line-up will be scary good.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

we have NO starting pitching

sheets?

injury prone.

minus him we cant count on jeff suppan.

You won the division hands down

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mark my words

Late August we will still be within 3 games of each other in the standings, count on it

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey.

if that happens, i cant wait for the series.

butt..

we’re not as deep as you.

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't think that for a minute.

The Brewers have the pieces to pull of a blockbuster trade for some stud pitcher. Laporta, Parra, Escobar, they are stacked

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

i have talked to LaPorta

my bro-in law played w/him at UF, he is an absolute BEAST and he signed a bat for my little cousin who visited from venezuela! i think you’ll like that guy

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

LaPorta

is supposed to be the real deal…still in Double A right?

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

think so

prob a september call-up this year – they’re having trouble finding him a position though, kinda like w/braun

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

woops got behind the thread

there has been some hate among cubs fans tonight – to the brewer guy, you are awesome! may the best team win – i posted this way up there for some perspective…

i think we should all be understanding of the frustration instead of calling each other "stupid" i mean we are talking about the CUBS!!! they DEFINE highs and lows. I prefer to be positive and forward-thinking, but i get it when somebody needs to vent. i mean i have vented on this blog before, harboring no ill will and still loving my team, and i got chewed out!

look, right now i hate fontenot. in fact, i just don’t like him in general no matter what he does b/c he looks like mickey morandini – my personal least favorite cub. but anyways, let people be upset, say something like "damn i get it you’re sad/mad/whatever, but dont worry we’ll get it going and then we can all talk about how awesome the cubs are!"

(this post is not directed at anybody…i just want everyone, pissed or composed, to understand where we’re all coming from we’re CUB FANS!

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

well put

we all run the gambit of emotions here. Can’t we all just get along?

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I LIKE BEING AWESOME!

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

well said Cubby

Sometimes, especially after the last few days, it feels good to vent to people who understand what you’re feeling. If people want to be cheerleaders, that’s fine. But it’s also okay to get mad about the kind of bad baseball we’ve been seeing lately. None of it, however, needs to get personal-what’s the point?

by bluekoolaide on May 5, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok, then I'll repeat my reply I posted to this the first time in hopes I'll get some insight from others

ok, I’m kinda with you so far…
...but can you also explain the need for people to post hurtful, hateful, invective comments?

Here’s my point – take tonight’s game, top of 9th, bases loaded and Fontenot tries to score on the passed ball but is called out. Now if you’re at the game, watching it on TV, or even listening on the radio, I don’t think anyone here would begrudge a rather audible "fck" or "sht" or "gddmnt" or even all three. That’s an instant reaction for most folks and under the circumstances, completely understandable.

But take the same situation, and now you’re sitting at the keyboard (not you specifically, but the generic you). I don’t care how fast you can type, it still takes some time for you to type those same curse words or other hateful comments that we’ve seen here. Even if you’re frothing at the mouth, what good does typing those words do for you? Do you really feel better by typing into a little comment box instead of letting loose a bunch of expletives into the air or punching a pillow or throwing something at the TV? I don’t think so.

So the only alternative I can see is that for some reason, you want everyone here to know how pissed you are. Somehow it’s important to you that others see and feel your hate for a player, coach, broadcaster, etc. I just don’t know why. And I’m not talking about the myriad of doom and gloom comments we get, or the eye-rolling, or the Cedeno/Onedec tags, and even the occasional "poop!". I’m talking about the comments that are clearly over the line. Can anyone explain why you (again, the generic "you") post those diatribes? I’m sorry but I’m just not buying the "heat of the moment" argument. There’s just too much involved with typing and posting to NOT make this a instant reaction type of thing.

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

by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

The 9th inning...

is it me, or would any other NL team facing us in that situation (bases loaded, 1 out) have scored the three runs to get the win? It just wears me out.

Whoever mentioned a few posts ago about Wood pitching great in non-save situations was bang on. Can’t handle the pressure.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

all i can say is

i feel ya on both accounts

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

we

had our share of come-from behind wins. Remember the Cincy game last september?

The hitting has been on, or the pitching has been on. We need to figure out how to put them both together consistently. This game was definitely a disspointment. They can - and will - do better.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prediction

Cubs pound out 9 or 10 runs tomorrow for the easy win, then get about 3 hits on Wednesday against Voquez. Hope I’m wrong, but that would be the typical “Cubbie swagger” we’ve been seeing lately.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

i disagree

i think the cubs win 4-2 over harang, and i think you smash volquez.

he cant be on ALL year

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hope you're right

sorry about Gallardo…he’s a good one. Just bad luck.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

yeah it was a huge blow to us.
but even with him, we’re not all that deep.

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think

volquez is THAT FREAKING GOOD – but cueto has a ways to go

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

EDISON volquez

He’s only good because he invented so much stuff.

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

the lightbulb has really turned on for him

(ba-dum-CHING!)

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

glad someone

can enjoy dumb humor

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah really

He is just a bad leadoff hitter all around. I don’t remember the last time he reached base in the first inning. Has he even this year?

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on May 5, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I honestly can't remember a time when he started the game getting on base.

At least were not paying him $136 million, boy that would be a real waste

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

BUUUURRRRRRRRNNNN

i feel the same way, but i also remember how he carried us last year – hopefully there is more to come

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

didn't see his AB's tonight

but he did seem to have better outcomes. Got on twice, almost a bomb that Griffey stole back. Hopefully he starts to sort it out.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

hoped against all hope

but was let down again. How far away from Bako did the wild pitch get that Fonenot tried to score on?

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

It appeared far at first, but if you take a look at it on instant replay

It really was not worth risking it with the bases loaded and 1 out. Should have stayed

by CubsBall2202 on May 5, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bildo 1805 has a good point,

“Look, but we’re not the Yankees or the Red Sox.
We can’t buy our way to a top 5 or 10 player at every position.” And I am personally glad we don’t, because you cannot buy a championship.

“And, we just don’t have the strength in our farm system right now in those positions.” WHY? I agree, but why is our farm system so weak? Cubs farms systems have been “weak” for decades. WHY?

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

the 01 dbacks

bought a championship

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

i didnt know

which one to pick, but that was my other option thank you lol

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

hUH?

Johnson and Schilling came via trades, and I don’t know about the rest. So how did they buy a champiionship?

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is a good question

but is there an answer? :( i hope someone in the org. finds it

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Especially frustrating:

former prospects getting traded for busts, then turning into gold.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I noticed how well Juan Cruz has settled in

with the DBacks – great middle reliever. Some guys mature slower than others.

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

you're killin me (tears everywhere)

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on May 5, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly,

I remember Burt Hooton being home grown and we were expecting big things from him, but he turned out to be a bust for the Cubs. Then we trade him to the Dodgers and he becomes a solid starting pitcher for the next 10 plus years?? What is up with this team?

by Mr W on May 5, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pressure

Pressure to win from the fans, media, etc causes the organization to not properly develop prospects or pick the wrong prospect. Then, they give up on them and trade them away. Or they trade three good ones away for a CF from the Marlins organizations who swings a spaghetti noodle for a bat….

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on May 5, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right.

It’s constantly being reminded about how long it’s been since they won that weighs on this whole organization, fan base, etc. I absolutely believe if the Cubs could somehow win ONE world championship, the monkey would be off their backs and more championships would follow. The hard part is, of course, getting that one.

by bluekoolaide on May 5, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not that I want to buy a championship

But I don’t buy for a minute that this team can’t spend like the Yankees or the Red Sox. They are in a huge Media Market, the sell Merchandise out the Ying Yang, the sell out the stadium, they sell a huge amount of tickets on the road, etc, etc. They have the money…trust me…they just need to spend wisely. No more deals to sub par pitcher Marquis when a guy like Marshall is basically the same pitcher and is cheaper.

Weak Farm System is because the approach in the draft is usually to draft high school players instead of players from college (exceptions of Prior and J.S.). Those players are such a crap shoot cause have the teams those kids play against are a bunch of hayseeds who are throwing straight fastballs. The talent level at the college level is much better and more appropriate for grading players…

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on May 5, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thx god

some god damn good news in this town for once.

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

by Rudey on May 5, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

But knowing this town

we wont get him and we will have to live with another losing team.

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

by Rudey on May 5, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm off.

Cant wait for tommorrow pitching duel.

goodnight everyone.

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

G'nite...

you sure you’re not a Cub fan?

Soriano should hit 5th. Period.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 5, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

no

im a die hard brewer fan.

Im not into this whole NEW rivalry thing.
we havent been in the national league long.

the team i hate, is the cardinals. so in a way we’re similar :)

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Finally!

The Reds are trying to do it too, and to be honest, they actually have half of a claim to be our rival.

But the Brewers????? No.

Our rival is the Cardinals, then the White Sox.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

ours is the cardinal.

if you want to go oldschool brewers we hate the angels and yankees as well.

i dont HATE the cubs, a small dislike towards them.

And they are really pushing the twins to be our rival.

whats with that?

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stanford??

joking!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 6, 2008 2:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

and i cant wait for

the cubs to tear the white sox a new asshole during interleague play

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone can beat us if we continue to play like this

But by then we should be out of this terrible streak.

Thx for the support!

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

by Rudey on May 5, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

You just can't let a conversation pass

Without throwing in the negativity.

The Blackhawks could use you in goal.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

You complain as much as you can about complainers

therefore you win, i suppose.

Nothing like a man who just lives to complain about any complaining.

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

by Rudey on May 5, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm just saying:

If someone posted a thought saying “My kitten is the cutest kitten in the world,” your reply just might be “That’s because the other kittens are currently losing, because they don’t work counts and they get paid too much.”

You are constantly looking for opportunities to inject pessimism.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish people really knew me

Im negative when im right to be, losing 8 out fo the last 11.

Im positive when we are doing good, thats how it works. I guess some cubs fans handle all these years saying oh “we will get them tommorow” and “Next year!” but some of us like to talk about us losing when we are losing.

Im extremely optomistic when there is something to be optomistic about.

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 5, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

The post was about the prospect of the Cubs beating the White Sox weeks from now.

And you brought up our current losing streak.

Unrelated.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well then say i said something Unrelated

dont need to hear u complaining about complaining.

Whatever I got finals tommorow I dont have time to talk to a guy who seems to have the ultimate face lift and never down.

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 5, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hope it's not an English final.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

or logic.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope

but ill still be more mature then the guy who cant give up and argument and even cares about spelling on the serious interwebz…..

Hey at least you can reply and say im negative or something. You need a new hobby.

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

by Rudey on May 5, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Night

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 5, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, you won't even let yourself have the last word.

(And yes, I realize the irony here)

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yea

its pretty funny pal.

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

by Rudey on May 5, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Must be nice to always be right when you think you are.

What’s it like being perfect?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 6, 2008 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

See?

Common ground. It’s wonderful :)

I just hope someone beans AJ. He’s the one player I actually root for to get hurt.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

the anti-Soto?

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

i love geo.

My favorite cub hands down.

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by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha!

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

You laugh...

After the AJ-Barrett fight, I got one of the custom t-shirt jerseys.

Number 8.

With “Bean AJ” for the name.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

off topic

My best friend (cubs fan) full name is Michael Barrett Moe.

pretty cool eh?

Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?

by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

The 2006 version of me loves it!

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I root for him not to get hurt,

but to score a golden sombrero all 6 games of the series.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 6, 2008 2:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

Just be thankful

You don’t live in that area like myself. It feels like running into your hot ex-girlfriend with her new boyfriend everyday while you are picking you nose

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on May 5, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

O/T

Anyone seen Iron Man yet? Wonder if it’s worth checking out?

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

it’s a great movie.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks..

Can’t wait to see it. I hear you def have to stay to the end and the credits, because of a Samuel L. Jackson scene or something. Not sure what’s up with that..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agent.....

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 5, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Will do...thx..

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Starting to squander opportunities......

just like last year….16/9 in the LOB category…not bad when you score 12-13 runs…but pathetic when you only score 3. 86 wins won’t bee enough this year….

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on May 5, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

at least they made the Reds

throw 172 pitches….......Dusty have anything to do w/ that?

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on May 5, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Again, if D. Lee doesn't hit, the Cubs don't win.

The absence of Aramis Ramírez is notable. Because he’s out, Lee and Fukudome have no real protection and De Rosa cannot get the rest he evidently needs. If we add to that the obvious disruption to the offense that Alfonso Soriano has caused batting leadoff, the result is a lower run production and therefore, more losses.

Right now the team is going through one of those down cycles all teams go through in a long season. It’s imperative that it doesn’t last long because 86 wins won’t cut it this year in the division.

by Fraggin Judge on May 5, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

My 2 cents on Thom Brennaman.

Brennaman was irresponsible by bringing up how no one has questioned whether Geovanny Soto is juiced. His broadcasting partner had to gently turn the conversation around, stating there is no reason to believe Soto is juiced. He is not the first player to improve his HR production..

Brennaman’s comment was uncalled for and unprofessional. Unless there was something to point to what Brennaman said there is no need to question Soto’s offensive production. Since there isn’t, all I can say is that Thom Brennaman was way out of bounds.

by Fraggin Judge on May 5, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

WAAAAY out of bounds.

Plus, just wrong. He said Soto’s season thus far is surprising. The man won PCL player of the year last year.

Thommy Boy: Fat Ego in a Little Booth.

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

by Bildo1805 on May 5, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I missed this, did this happen in tonights game?

...I am speechless.

Felix Pie must play everyday!

by JB 23 on May 5, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I never liked Thom

I never liked him when he was with WGN, I hate having to listen to him during college and NFL games, and always thought of him as an assclown. It didn’t surprise me that he brought up the notion that Soto was juicing. I’m glad the only time I ever have to listen to this guy is when I can’t watch the Cubs play the Reds on WGN.

At least Chris Welsh has some class and turned the conversation away from the whole steroids deal.

by NOLA_Cub_Fan on May 5, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Thom was more or less

Trying to figure out the dramatic improvement in Soto’s overall HR and batting average numbers. I heard the first part of the rant, but missed the second half, so I may have missed any discussion of steroids. That said, I think a lot of people in baseball do that thru the minors, it’s what they are there for, to improve hitting. Power and patience usually develops in young, talented hitters, and judging by last night, I would say Soto fits in that category.

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by MixFMKyle on May 6, 2008 6:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Wow..

Anyone have his exact words?

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"

by Bump Bailey on May 5, 2008 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Pujols just scored from 2nd on a ground out.

Stealing 3rd on the pitch and just kept coming. That’s what a smart ball team does, rather run into outsand boot balls all over the field. Just seems like we don’t have it, poor execution and zero clutch hitting and pitching. How many games can we walk runs in and leave the base loaded???

by Itchy on May 5, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions  

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