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Lilly Out Of The Valley

May 2008 by Al - 166 comments

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think we got a break on that call

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 9, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No, it was a good call.

He had no chance to get a good throw off.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The batter basically got in the way to and fro.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

to and fro?

awesome

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on May 9, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awwwwwww cruz I don't miss you at all.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So what is Cruz now...?

42 years old?

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm very nervous for some reason. This is a big game.

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was actually feeling exactly the oppisite.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not nervous?

or that it’s not a big game?

Lee working the count, 2-0…

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes.

up in the count, 2-0.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

would love to get just one here

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 9, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and there it is , nice

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 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I almost want to give Woody the pressure.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LEE HOMERS!

3-1 CUBS

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BBBOOOOMMMMM!

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DLEE

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

by JohnM on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!! HOOORAY!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yea

Derek Lee!!!!!!

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

by fischisgod on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That HR...

was ManLee!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

B+, but nice try

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D-LEE!!!

Wooo-Whooo! Insurance anyone?

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-Lee just called Geiko

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate you guys.

LOL You’re aheady as crap

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THANK YOU, DLEE!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ONEDEC!

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that is the juan cruz in remember

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 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup. Can build his confidence AND have a cushion.

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee Homered...

but did you see the way Ramirez was totally out of position to give him the high-five coming back to the dugout?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

rotfl...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st HR off Juan Cruz this season.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Grace's comment "Just another in a long line of power hitting first basemen in chicago"

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 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NO WAY. Did he really say that??

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, he said it while laughing

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 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is funny

If Grace had any power, he’d have been a superstar

by Itchy on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Graces career numbers

will end up looking like DOMEs---take away a few years IMO

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good call...

we always liked grace.

by bap on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Ohh, Mark.

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 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DEEEEE LEEEEEEEEEEE

WE LOVE YOU, MAN!!!

---

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ummmmmmmmm........Lou................

Pie in CF and Johnson in LF pleaseeeeeeeeeee

by plenz on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnson has done almost nothign this game.

Soriano batted in the go-ahead run.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am talking

about the 9th inning drew

by plenz on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hard to tell, my friend.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta admit...

...that’s an interesting point. Let’s see whether he does it.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not in a godamn Srump!!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Belongs in the...

Mustache Hall of Fame

I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Niiiiice

n/t

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

My mustache is gone… but the memory lives on.

I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other news...

the sun will set in the west this evening…and gas is expensive.

LOL…

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kosuke singles to RF,

Ramirez at 2nd and Dome at 1st with 0 out.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 out

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A BB and a single for Dome today.

Nice little resurgence.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once a Cub

Looks like Cruz is a loyal ex-Cub, not like Auggie.

by californiachicagoan on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ronnie

I’m late to the party but noticed Otto is on the radio and not Ron. Anyone know whats up with Ronnie?

by louisiana lumberman on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

still trying to get over

his cold.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cruz giving up hit after hit

Those were the days. He’s like Pedro Martinez, you know.

by grifdog on May 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm

I don’t see
1021piestrikesout
MDBNIU
or any of the nasty crowd…..I wonder why….

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weird how that works out...

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, funny how those guys vanish at times like this.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, makes sense!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They sorta remind me of the main announcer in the movie "Angels in the Outfield"

We should tell them “Less is more”

.... Edit #6: We're gonna go 156 and 6 this year, I can feel it!!!

by Beaushek on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

Perfect

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto Ks

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is this instead of Ron? Is he really sick?

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I suppose he could be lying.

But as far as we know, Ronny is out sick today.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Otto

When Otto turned around his seasons, he was still Otto…that’s why his career was short.

by Shanghai Badger on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dave otto

at least i think its him.

by louisiana lumberman on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably good

if soto got walked or something the bases would be all clogged up. wouldnt want that.

by louisiana lumberman on May 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not as effective, but still pretty nasty at times.

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

12-0 vs the Cubs

Ill be there Sunday lets change that please.

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way....

damn I didn’t know that….as if Z needs any motivation

by SoTxCub on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa walks.

BASES LOADED for Reed Johnson.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases full of Cubbies

Cash them in and bring back Marmol for the 9th

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No. His arm is already gonna be cashed by game 77.

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Woody's gotta do his job.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Id hit Ward for Johnson

and bring PIe to play center.

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great idea.

Jesus some of these people….

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should We wish

Lilly was up instead?

"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 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We'll know in a few minutes.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Richie Sexson suspended 6 games for being

a big lumbering jackass

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was an awesome mound-charge last night. Watched it online.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a wuss

he charges the mound, then throws his helmet. Then doesn’t even through a punch.

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That ball was nowhere close to him though

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Youtube?

Haven’t seen it

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl4AJ5wOKRI

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Already taken down

by MLB

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

by JohnM on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go to the Mariners homepage. You can see it in the game highlights.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, MLB. We can watch every other sport's highlights online for free, but NOOOOO MLB.

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

n/t

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

I watched it there and then spent 500 dollars on official MLB merchandise.

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

by JohnM on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

COME ON REED

COME ON BUDDY

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If they dont unclog...

At least Woody has a save opportunity.

by wrigleyrocker12 on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Full count on reed.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lay down the bunt!!!

haha

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quiet, Neifi.

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha, great reference

what was he thinking. A bunt right backto the stinking pitcher too

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FRAK!

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 9, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets go Woody

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

by fischisgod on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we got our insurance.

LETS GO WOODY!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woody, Woody, Woody

Lets close it down!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dont worry Kerry

I got the sledge Hammer out today

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Viagra Hammer?

"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 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean

The Hammer of Thor?

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE HAMMER

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate ex-Cubs like Cruz throwing 95 mph and being close to the plate.

DId I mention I don’t like Chris Young, or Upton either?

by zevkalman on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Watch Kerry work this inning.

And then you’ll be happy.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Kerry

keep that first pitch down and away please.

by JFCubFan on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Last wed

I was at the game with this exact same situation, come on Kerry bring the heat today

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cruz is still at boat of fail.

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he looks like he is 45 years old

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually he's been pretty

consistent this year. I’m glad we broke that trend.

"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 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone

got a wav file of chip saying “swung on belted!”? I want to make it my txt msg notification.

Lets go Woody.

by louisiana lumberman on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

check my sig.

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

niiice

let me know if you do…

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3, Woody!

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

strike one on Young.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They took out Johnson, but kept Soriano in?

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Lou's not backing down on that one.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what do you think, he’s stupid?

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by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

strike 2 on Young

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Help me !!!

Who did we get for Juan Cruz ???

by parrotinct on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

self respect!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Booo-Ya!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually,

I think we got Andy Pratt. Not exactly an improvement.

Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

What a waste

Cruz got game

by parrotinct on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K!!!!

young swings out!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 Down!

n/t

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

strike one on Jackson!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has to be some relief

when your warming up in the bullpen as the closer in a one run game and you get that extra insurance run….

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

strike 2 on jackson!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 down!

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jackson grounds out to Theriot!

TWO DOWN!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAY YA GO

2 come on now.

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

strike one on Upton!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6 pitches - 6 strikes

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike two on upton!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

theirot

throws out Upton!

CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!!!!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

96 mph

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on May 9, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs Win, Cubs Win!

YEAAAH!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!

This win feels great!

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 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

way to be

way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

i love it. my thoughts exactly.

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say 96 mph on Gamday

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

by dtpollitt on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SWEET

Woody didn’t throw a single ball!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what did he throw to home plate then?

I haz show: http://hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

/does Valverde-esque fist pump

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

by gary varsho on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I so want to photoshop this picture...

but it wouldn’t be appropriate.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Laught. Out. Loud.

n/t

The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]

by EJThunder on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Laugh*

The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]

by EJThunder on May 9, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can 'shop it in October

when we beat them in the playoffs!!!

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on May 9, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A beautiful sight.

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Set the tone for the series there

Hats off to Lilly! What a performance!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'M AS HAPPY AS A LITTLE GIRL

"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 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good win

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

by fischisgod on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."

by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

W

Nice game by Teddy.

by louisiana lumberman on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ted Theodore Lilly, esq.

A very impressive game for him. It’s been a year since we’ve seen that out of him.

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CUBS WIN!!! CUBS WIN!!!

YEAH!!!!!!!

---

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Brewers....

That seemed wrong. My apologies!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beer will taste much better tonight!

by MikeOxbyg on May 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean tonight?

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Player of the game: Theodore Roosevelt Lilly

take that D-bags you’re gonna get swept this weekend

by philadelphiacub on May 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hear that sound? It's the sound of sweet victory and...

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Give it 15 minutes

my owner buys me the expensive cat food, but i'll just eat this dvd shrinkwrap and that bug over there

by dr stabbingworth on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BEST POST OF THE DAY

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

KERRY WOOD, baby!!!

NINE pitches.

NINE strikes.

THREE outs.

GAME OVER!!!

GO CUBS!!!

---

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TOTAL DOMINATION!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a useless 1 pitch pitcher....

just strikes? He’ll never be more than a bullpen guy.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 9, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THAT'S A CLOSER, BABY!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it great...

...that this is almost exactly how you want your pitching staff to work. #2 starter k’s 10, works through the 7th. Ace bullpen arm shuts em down, closer goes 1-2-3.

BEAUTIFUL.

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WAY TO START THE HOMESTAND!

Hooray. Great job by the pitching staff today!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Al? Mitt slamming? Naaah. Haha

What a game for Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Lily.

The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]

by EJThunder on May 9, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kerry Wood...

Tossing 82mph curveballs up there for called strikes, then burns a 96mph heater up there to ‘finish em off’. Beautiful.

---

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 9, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Them was some sexy pitches ya hear?

n/t

The Time Is Now. [Chicago Cubs, '08]

by EJThunder on May 9, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Photobucket

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

by Reddevil on May 9, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Id like to thank myself for this win

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

by Hammer on May 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Henry's Tats

I was thinking about getting an Urlacher tattoo but I have just decided that I am going to get the Henry Blanco arm tattoos.

by drodd on May 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood looking Like Lee Arthur...

src=”http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z104/pkjames11111/Lee_Smith.jpg”/>

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope you don't mean Bea Arthur.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty sure...

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This Lee Arthur...

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on May 9, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee much more scary than Bea

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on May 9, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great win.. lets get on track.

hey i didnt catch it during the game so well on TV but what did the Beer sign say in RF?

by zack54attack on May 9, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

20-15

Go Cubs!

---

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on May 9, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Better late than never!

CUBS WIN!


Click it and sing it!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on May 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha, that's awesome!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Following today's game:

Reed Johnson, .260/.341/.298, .639 OPS
Ted Lilly, .272/.333/.364, .697 OPS

by cwyers on May 9, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but if we put

Lilly in center, is Reed going to pitch?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if he gets to flip his bill up

and Lilly grows a soul patch.

"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 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The race is on!

Sadly, Pie’s sits at .567, though he’s gotten only 60 ABs to RJ’s 101.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.

by dat cubfan daver on May 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Depster took note

of how Lilly pitchd these guys. They are a dead fastball hitting team. Lou noted after the game that it’s almost impossible to sneak fastballs past these guys. You have to pitch them backwards. Slow breaking stuff to start off and fastballs away.

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

by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 9, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Team Gets an "A" Today

Pitching and defense wins championships and the Cubs were solid on both fronts.

Lilly gave them 7 strong innings and Marmol and Wood came in and finished the job.

No errors, and the team came from behind against one of the teams that will be there in the playoffs.

This is one of those wins I have been hoping to see from the Cubs: Beating a contender in a close game with great pitching and solid defense.

Way to go boys!!!!!

by Mr W on May 9, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick Assesment

First off, what a great win to start the homestand. We needed this bad, getting a close win against a good team.

I have three positives to take from this game

1. Ted Lilly’s pitching performance. We’ve seen a couple different Ted Lillys so far this season, but today was a Lilly I hope to see more and more. He was under control and threw first pitch strikes. I was pleased to see after the Young HR he didn’t get rattled. Settled in and threw a great ballgame.

2. Alfonso Soriano. Yes, he’s still having issues at the plate, but he really came through for us today and provided the winning RBI. I am really hoping this will get him moving in the right direction. I don’t know who posted it earlier, I’m sorry, but they had a great point. Soriano will not continue this poor performance all year. I am willing to let his track record speak for itself and this guy can flat out play. He needs a spark and I hope today was what he needed.

3. Kerry Wood. IIRC 12 pitches ALL Strikes. Wood closed down a tight game with the swagger of a legitimate closer today. Let him round into this position. This guy has a great shot at becoming a consistent 35+ saves a year closer.

Great game, lets roll it into the weekend!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on May 9, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nine, actually.

Nine pitches. All strikes.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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