Overflow Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Friday 5/9, 1:20 CT
by Al on May 9, 2008 3:27 PM CDT
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No glove-slamming, please.
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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
What happened with the interference call?
I’m at work, didn’t see it.
by vegascubsfan on May 9, 2008 3:30 PM CDT 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
I am nervous about the top of 9th
Kerry will get it done though
by PieFan08 on May 9, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i hate the 9th...
more and more every week!
by SoTxCub on May 9, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We will get this one done.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania 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
come on DLee its time for you to get a hit here...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on May 9, 2008 3:33 PM CDT 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
Left-center field, just a few seats away from the shrubbery.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on May 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up 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
Woody gets a cushion...
I’m very happy for that.
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 9, 2008 3:35 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
9th
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy 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
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
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
This is more like it
We do well when Rami walks
by PieFan08 on May 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT 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...
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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.
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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
yea...no Not Bruce Frohming either....
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on May 9, 2008 3:39 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?
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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
Has anyone seen Randy Johnson pitch recently?
Is he still effective?
by zevkalman on May 9, 2008 3:41 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
love it.... love it. go cubs go.... cubs DID win today
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Imagine Sori winning a game
Imagine that.
"Anything under 5 pitches is a bad at-bat."
by Fukumania on May 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up 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
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!!!!!!!
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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
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!!!
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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
Didnt someone
predict a 2-1 pitchers duel in the pregame thread?
by MikeOxbyg on May 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ironically enough it was MDBNIU!!!!!! hahahaha ahhahahaa!!!!!
by philadelphiacub on May 9, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure we'll hear about this tomorrow. Or maybe later today.
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 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love how you can hear someone screaming MARMOL MARMOL
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on May 9, 2008 3:56 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.
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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
"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!
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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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