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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat on the Radio is saying all 5 unearned
Wasn’t one of them a HR???
by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
No, he definitely just said again all 5 unearned
by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I guess you have to assume the first error would have been a DP
For all 5 unearned
by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So where is everyone?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 5, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Go back and tell 'em!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 5, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Right now, yes.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Great site.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 5, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
he's out.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Howdy!
It’s rally time!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
anothr warning tracker
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uhm....
NO
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
the truth.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What ever happened to the players being accountable?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the pitchers responsibility is.....
to pitch.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
where's everyone?
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
considering i'm probably older than you, that's pretty amusing
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's definitely past MY bedtime.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 5, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Fukudome hasn't gotten a hit in awhile it seems, he sure is due.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Only looks like
he’s 106 after this hit….
by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I want a pink cap!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Anderson
Been here 2 years now
by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Neutral, as a matter of fact
Moved here for work. I’m an Iowa grad.
by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
BOOO!
Freel was out!!!!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
lee got cheated.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
he was definitely out
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Breathe.....
In and out…
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Looked to me like Lou's foot was on the bag when he caught it.
n/t
by zevkalman on May 5, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
why the heck is brenneman making stupid jokes on Lou
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What did he say?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
brenneman has been absolutely classless..he is making harrelson look like Vin Scully
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow - never thought I'd see Harrelson and Scully in the same sentence...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmmm.....
Guess his daddy is rubbing off on him.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Here comes
Chad Fox.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
you gotta wonder wtf is going on
pitching marmol with a 6 run lead is looking worse and worse
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Lou
He`ll pitch Chad Fox but Ronny sits! WTF!!!
by muffman on May 5, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
do you really expect an answer to such a question?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
alas...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
delayed a bit, huh?
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Bet you thought someone was playing a joke on you.....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
these two reds announcers have been the worst I ever heard..and I usually give
the annoucers a loose rope
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
quick - someone give them a tree too! ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
The Cubs are gonna win today....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm amazed how indignant they are towards the Cubs
Shows a total lack of class
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
i agree
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
hes overrated
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha joking
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
he's struggled for a few days.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, but he and his partner Jock Sniff seem to feed off each
other’s negativity towards the Cubs
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Jock Sniff and Brenny are mad at the Cubs for giving them Dusty
and Corey P. and all the other losers.
by zevkalman on May 5, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Tying run comes to the plate!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think Soto should be our permanent 6th hole hitter, not DeRo
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
by jasoniniowa on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
bypassing Fukodome for ROY with every at bat
by SETX Cub on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm glad I'm stuck listening on gameday audio
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
i miss him
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
miss who?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
coco
gagnes shit.
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
is amazing.
He’s hitting like a 3rd place hitter.
by Unique on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRo
needs to find it again….right NOW!
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Have faith...
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not...
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
derosa needs to be reminded that he kills the reds
by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
Chased a terrible pitch there.
by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
is slumping bad. Real bad.
Swung at ball 4.
by Unique on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Derosa
has come back to earth (or, rather, his career numbers).
by SETX Cub on May 5, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Dero is not hitting very far from his lifetime batting average of .277.
I sometimes think that people expect too much from him.
by zevkalman on May 5, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I for one don't think that he should be an everyday player
He will excel as a super sub, an utility player if used as such.
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Frankly we should've gotten Roberts...this team needs a lead off hitter WORSE
than ANY OTHER team in the majors.
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
well only two guys
have really been hitting tonite.
by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Now Thom is defending Dusty's abuse of a pitching staff....SHUDDUP!
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
.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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Do you remember the Model-T?
That was the cat’s pajamas!
by zevkalman on May 5, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
remember that game when we
scored 19 runs. sweet
by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not for me
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see some great catches that occur during WINS
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, plays that weren't mad are the reason we're losing right now....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
made...
excuse my poor typing
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alrighty.
go-to time.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm partial to the best defense you can put on the field....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and these Reds trolls with their pathetic record have the audacity to come to a cubs blob
and talk crap..
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i havent seen a reds fan on here yet?
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sneaky Power - 3.14 - pinch
due up
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by Chanman25 on May 5, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
LETS GO CUBBIES
CLAP ..CLAP ..CLAP CLAP CLAP
by GoCubbies34 on May 5, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Swallow hard!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
short bench tonight....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Too bad modern medicine can't figure out a way to conjoin Fontenot and Theriot...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Kurt Gibson moment!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Go Felix!
Way to go!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
There we go.
Little ninth-inning magic going here….
by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
HOW ARE YOU NOT BUNTING HERE?
a good bunt gets 2 into scoring position with 1 out
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Going for the home run!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh....
Fly out…
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Come on Sori!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
alright Fonzie....lets make something happen!
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
by Walker71421 on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
DW did his job, but the bunt was the right play
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you REALLY want to play for extra innings?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
soriano
will be swinging for the fences. no doubt
by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hey Fonzie, Mario Mendoza called - he wants his line back
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 5, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Walked the man that's impossible to walk!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
wow
it’s not easy to walk onairos
COME ON RIOT
by grifdog on May 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CMON RIOT!
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Allright! Come on Riot!!!
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
by Walker71421 on May 5, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Oh man!
He beat that tag… clearly.
by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
reply looked out?
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
watch the language please
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
he was safe
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he had better been out
I cant handle another blown call
by bheidge on May 5, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Come on D-Lee!!!!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God come on....lets cash in for once!
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
by Walker71421 on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now it's D-Lee time...
Big hit D-Lee, come on!
by South Carolina Cub on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Reds radio team just said Font was safe
by miamicanes on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Lee chokes in the clutch
Cubs lose…..again
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by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
thank you WCIU for sparing me......fack
Chuck Norris is a Cubs fan...
by Walker71421 on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
This team is playing shit baseball and needs to start
standing up and being accountable
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
please watch your language
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
yeah, well, not close enough
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!
different storyline, same ending every game. Fontenot is a joke.
by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
we get it buddy. you're not funny, and you keep trying to prove your dumbass point. stfu.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well, maybe with your sense of humor he is.. We're in the 21st century.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
play was close, but I think he was out by a step
and that ump wasn’t doing us any favors all game
by BeltwayCubsFan on May 5, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
this is stressfull..
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
regardless.
he’s hitting somewhere aroung .290.
and not a HORRILBE player.
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Does everyone realize this is only one game?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, just like seven of the last ten have only been one game
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on May 5, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breathe in .....breathe out.....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 5, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Cubs are still short a real lead-off hitter and a real #2
by VolPowers on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Lou should have gotten thrown out after one of the many horrible calls in that game.
might have been the spark they needed to get ONE clutch hit.
by dogcatratcheese on May 5, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
fontenot
needs to burn in hell with that filty mullet.
by Glacier on May 5, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm getting
a headache from reading all of them.
by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Very Well Said..Now if only Sue et al can read the above and understand it...
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Very well said.
This should be posted in every game thread.
by sue369 on May 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
why do you care? are you the owner of this blog or a self appointed high school monitor?
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in here
it’s more like middle school monitor.
by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
May I suggest
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
"Too many utility guys who are starting"
Amen to that….
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
DeRosa needs to sit tomorrow
He has looked horrible
by mgfabc on May 5, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
How hard was Ward's ball hit?
Not on tv down here.
by Itchy on May 5, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not hard enough
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Freel would've found a way to dive for it.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on May 5, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
well..someone goes off after another poor performance..I act the exact opposite
to sound real smart
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
mmm, maybe
too many Oldstyles. Maybe he and Ernie are buds.
by sue369 on May 5, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speak for yourself ...you just sound dumber with each post
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
haha.
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 5, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
true..you are just as bitchy this year as you were last year..
how pathetic for you
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
ha ha...You are making me _weap_ for them too ;-P
by cubsnlinux on May 5, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs

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