Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Rockies, Sunday 6/1, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT
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NY Times Sports Section
had a nice blurb on how Dusty screwed up his rotation by using two of his starters for so many innings in that 18 inning game and using them in their usual spots in the rotation 2-3 days later.
Same old Dusty, even if he did keep the pitch counts down (in the next start). Couldn’t he dip into the minors for a start to give his starters an extra day off?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Atkins another dangerous hitter as the tying run.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Fan Graphs
Anyone else ever follow the Fan Graphs during the game?
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
Sometimes, but not often.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ballhawk got pulled early... (Damn Lou and his double switches)
Unfortunately I wasn’t around to catch it. Had to leave early and just got home in time to hear the call on the radio. Missed the TV replay, but sounded like it went way out there. No idea who got it. If it was right down the line, probably a passerby. The closer to left-center it was, then probably ballhawk dave.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It was straight away left
Not the corner.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
This is an overload of overflow threads
This whole game could have potentially been done in one post.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
YOU CAN POST THAT IN THE ANNOYING THREAD!
BURN!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I think the overflow threads are neccessary
But we could actually use a better transition procedure rather than one random person saying “hey everyone, overflow thread is up, lets all go over there”.
Al, is there some way to have an automatic post in the current thread every 5 minutes stating that the over flow is up? Or some alternative?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 1, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, but you never know
when you’re going to need them. Better to have them than not.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
This ump has had a
very GENEROUS outside corner all day. That should be good for Howry.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I am assuming that Howry pitches the 8th.
Assuming the score stays the same, does Woody close?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Yeah, I believe Woody would be back closing today.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Throw that cheese, Bobby!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
oof. Zook sooks.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
we've seen worse. :P
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Almost made Mike Hampton
sound good.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Egads what a disaster
1) Terrible rendition
2) Crowd shot of a bunch of racists and their racist ‘chief” shirts
moving on….
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huh?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
whaddya mean huh?
People want to crow about the racism in the “Horry Crow” Fuko shirts then don’t tolerate an amalgamation of American Indian sterotypes that was Chief Illiniwek.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Not mention Chief Wahoo over in Cleveland
ot the most blatantly racist sports mascot: The Washington Redskins
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
um.
My highschool team was the Indians. So, really, I don’t see a major problem with it. Chief Wahoo, maybe. But Chief Illiniwek looks, to me, to be respectful. And I say that as someone who is 1/16th native american, and my wife is 1/8th native american.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate to break this to you...
but 1/16th of anything doesn’t make you more qualified or not. How about if that 1/16th of you actually practiced your Native American heritage. Or maybe that 1/8th of your wife’s heritage actively participated in the heritage.
My point is that there are full-blooded American Indians whose lives and culture revolve around these things and for white people to use them for entertainment is just silly. Frankly, I’d love to see a reservation school name itself the Fightin’ Jesus. That would be awesome.
Anyhow…...wrong place, wrong time for the discussion. Go Cubs!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing Brandis
doesn’t have a team or they’d be the Rabid Rabbis.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
dood, you brought it up
and while I’d never make the suggestion that I’m a minority, I have spent time with both my native american relatives, and my wife’s, so why don’t you watch your mouth, huh?
I don’t have a problem with sports teams using the Native American as a mascot, provided it’s done respectfully. After all, in order to be a hunter with a bow and arrow or spear, you gotta be an athlete.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll watch my mouth when you do more than "spend time"
You live it? Believe it?
Don’t care either way – as I know what I do.
As I said..wrong place, wrong time. Go Cubs.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
you know what you do?
you got a real mouth on you, buddy. You ought take a real look in the mirror and figure out who is disrespecting who.
And again, I say: YOU BROUGHT IT UP. Dick.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you should either
take it with a grain of salt and let it go or take it elsewhere. This isn’t the place.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep throwing insults
You were the one spouting off about the fractions of heritage in your blood. Don’t believe I ever brought any of that up.
let’s go Kid K.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
you were the one
throwing accusations of racism around.
Here’s a hint: one does not “practice” being a native american.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Then all that time in the kiva was a waste
plenty of practice involved.
for the third time…moving on. Go Cubs.
oh, and I mean it this time:)
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
you don't get it.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
i get it just fine
you want to discuss it with me rationally, then here’s my email:
kuyibravo (at) yatoo.com
substitute “t” for the name of a popular email site – as well as the (at) and I’m more than willing to discuss it offsite.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
no thanks.
I don’t think the word “rational” enters your vocabulary.
have fun thinking everyone’s a racist.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
believe what you want
you know where to find me.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
By the bike rack after class??
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I've honestly no idea what that means.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
That's okay.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
And you should let it go as well
this is neither the place or the time. However it is time for both of you to cool off and grow up a little bit.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 for Chief Illiniwek
Had the support of the Oglala Sioux.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Great one of the enemy
of the Illinois likes Illiniwek. How do the Iroquois feel?
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Nittany Cub, you've got to hate this guy!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Of course he talks about the Penn State game
What a joke of a coach
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I have my own reason for disliking him, even though my team doesn't play the Illini.
Sorry, Illini rooters.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He pisses intensity - Paterno pisses his depends
i kid…..i kid…...
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, all your 0-fer-BCS is still a glare in my eyes.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
The glare from all your
failed NFL prospects has blinded ours.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yeah, Larry Johnson is pretty putrid
But how about we all count the great up-and-comers from the great U of I?
Juice Williams is pretty good.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Yeah, Ki-Jana Carter called,
he wants you to get a hold of Curtis Enis and get Kerry Collins number so he can return the lighter he stole while they were drinking at Paul Pozluzny’s house.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I think Jimmy Carter and Michael Haynes were at that party, as well.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Who's Paul Pozluzny?
I know who Posluszny is, but this Pozluzny guy must be something else.
Not all universities can hold great players like Tony Pashos, Matt Sinclair and Eugene Wilson. See, Penn State actually has players who are deemed “failures” or “busts” because of their high expectations; U of I alums are just glad to not be pumping gas(yet).
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I hear Simeon Rice was pretty good.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That (one) great year was something else.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
I understand
you are flustered by Penn State being a dying football program, and the Illini passing them up. Its understandable.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, alright man.
Lets make claims with no substance about what the future holds, because people are always right about that!
I’m going to bookmark this comment, and get back to you during January 2009; I’ll even eat my own words if Penn State holds a worse record than the Illini.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
You are on.
The Illini will end next season with a better rank than Penn St AND will have a better Big Ten record.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Which one of the 8 seasons with duoble digit sacks did you mean?
or did you mean one of the 3 seasons with 15 or more sacks? Could you clarify?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow,
spelling.You’re going there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
SPELLIN NEVAR MATURS ABOOT NETHING!
BUT YOU WLIL REPSCET MY OPIINON!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Typically juvenile.
I actually like Penn State and think they got screwed in that game against Michigan, but you keep up with the pointless 8th grade aggression.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Haha dude, if you can't handle a ribbing
you shouldn’t have butted yourself into this conversation.
I actually got into Urbana-Champaign, and it was a toss-up(for the most part) between there, PSU, and UCSD.
And, hey, lets not forget the real great alumns from the U of I
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
Don't be made because JoePa doesn't waterski
INTENSE!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
or mad
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahaha!
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
that doesn't look like waterskiing
it seems he is holding on to the back of a boat.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
i've no idea what it is technically...
but it’s most certainly INTENSE!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd sure hate to be a bullpen catcher in Wrigley Field.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Come on, let's pick up Aram from 2nd for crying out loud!
This isn’t some smoker on the mound. It’s Manny Corpus for crying out loud!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Manny Corpas is bad at sports.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
made Dome and Soto look pretty bad.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
He was good enough to
get through the inning with ARam on 2nd and not give us another run.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys are priceless.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Milwaukee
beating the tar out of the astros.
Unfortnuately, the Cardinals are winning.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Did it with Hall, Weeks, Cameron, Kendall, and Hardy on the bench.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't matter if the Cardinals keep winning
if the Cubs keep doing it too.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Brewers starting to heat up.
Knock on wood, but I’ve always felt they would be our chief competition in the division. I just can’t imagine that the Cards can hang all the way, but I can see the Brewers doing it.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
My god, someone was actually a good sport??
I hope Manny did something for him.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano, always keeping it interesting.
Does Lou sub for him in the 9th?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
alright!
let’s get some insurance!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
I'd love for Kerry
to get another day off. He will probably get a lot of work in those pitcher’s parks on the left coast.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
If we score 3-4 runs...
any number of guys. But we have to use Wood today if we don’t score.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I'd have killed to have gotten to play catch with my dad in Wrigley Field.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Cedeno in
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
So
Does Easy Gas own the fifth spot now?
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
He may have earned the 4 spot.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Gallagher
Brenly called him that on his last start. Said Lou liked Gallagher for his speed… “Easy Gas”.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
How is a ball scraping the dirt a strike?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
ONDEC pinch hits for Howry
Woody up in the pen.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Johnson pinch hits
for Mighty Mouse. Looks like Ondec will be at 2nd, and Soriano will be pulled in the 9th.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
It began yesterday.
Sori says he doesn’t mind, so it should work out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
wow, that was a bad swing.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Let's not jinx it
they still got a chance
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
They've had massive injury problems.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
let's see if this ump
keeps that generous outside corner in the top of the 9th.
It has been there all day!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Just don't hit the first batter, Woody.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Man, the ump wants him to groove one.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
cripes
this ump!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Don't give in, Woody!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
that's ONE!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Kosuke is money in right field!!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
TWO!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Oh, the smoke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Scrappy-doo
so close
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
Brenly's man-crush on Theriot is getting icky.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
C'mon!!!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
lou says
some VERY bad words!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
THREE!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
Cue the music!
CUBS WIN!!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Fly it!!
Sweep!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Yesssss!!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I repeat, I love this man!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
That Ump turned into a real POS in the 9th inning.
Lou was cursing his ass out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Where's Bill Murray?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Pinella....
If Lou isn’t more ebullient after winning 7 in a row…I don’t what to say. Even if he’s up 3-0 in the World Series, I bet he would still be cautious!
C’mon Lou!! Join the fans and show some enthusiasm for a job well done so far. It’s been a 100 years-enjoy this success while we can!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
Stop saying "while we can."
You’re talking like this is just gonna stop tomorrow. ‘Lil optimism, please.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
OK....I am optimistic..
I wish Lou felt the same way. He’s the one who makes it sound like we’re not even going to make the playoffs
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
He does not sound like that.
He sounds like a man who is doing his job and is doing it well. Not everyone shows emotion the same way.
Well said, ma'am.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
It's every manager's job
to manage expectations. He’s not giggly, to be sure, but by playing it low key he’s also keeping his players’ in check—it’s a long season and anything can and will happen between now and the playoffs. I would be disappointed in Lou if he played it any other way.
Sorry.
But I mean, what does he want Lou to do? Cartwheels and backflips? If ya don’t know Lou by now….
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Oh, surry.
My bad.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
backflips
are definitely not in his baliwick. :P
I think Lou needs to be cautious. It’s only June 1. Hopefully, we maintain.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Can You Snow Cone one in the Heel?
Looked like Hollywood was laughing about it.
Go Cubs Go!
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Sweeeeeeeeeep!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Nice.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Speaking of beating
Apparently Bill Murray’s wife knows all about it.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
need this too!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
We would have murdered 'em but
for Jason Marquis!
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Well done Cubs
Let’s keep this thing going!
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Remember the two babes that Lou signed autographs for?
They had those two in the closing credits for the Rockies broadcast. I’m sure it was because of their tee shirts only.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Soriano, Edmonds, Gallagher, Wood
Sure I’m missing someone – it was a team win—again
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
A Ram had a nice day
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, everyday someone picks up the team.
Kosuke and Soto really didn’t have good games but they didn’t need to.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
UNSTOPPABLE.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Wood gets the save, Prior gets the knife
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AuI3lcAey.W0_VMTDVe6MVYRvLYF?slug=ap-padres-prior&prov=ap&type=lgns
Wow
Unbelievable. I feel bad for the Former Employee, but I also say Good Riddance.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Yeah, I don't wish this on anyone.
He still gave me some really great moments as a Cubs fan.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeeze louize
This really shouldn’t come as a shock, but he freaking had exploratory surgery (about) a year ago. WHAT WAS THE USE OF IT?!?
And you can link URLs here by clicking on the two interconnecting chains, left of the Tree picture.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
It is a shame
I really, really liked Prior. Thought he was destined for greatness. That should elucidate how little I think.
Truly a promising career in shambles.
That being said, I’d love to know how much money he’s collected over the years from not actually playing. Just curious.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 1, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but he deserves workmens' comp for having Dusty ruin him.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Prior made
3.5 mil in 2007 to do nothing but rehab and has made 1 mil this year to do the same thing.
He made 3.5 in 2006 to pitch in like, 9 games.
So over a million per game since 2006.
Ron Santo:
“We’re in a zone right now.”
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Pat Hughes:
“Let’s head to the airport!”
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Not a walk-off but still feeling the sensation...
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
hey!
that’s a slightly different picture!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe that's
Lil’ Mikey in the background, and maybe…..Billy Petrick w/ the pullover?
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Oops that's for you Bump
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
That's Rich Hill with the pullover
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yeah you're prob right
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Birthday Present
Tomorrow is my birthday and the Cubs have delivered the “perfect” present early (to all of us) with an undefeated homestand.
More history was made today at Wrigley Field: with today’s win sweeping the series from the Rockies and completing the perfect 7-0 homestand the Cubs are 26-8 at home. The last time the Cubs were 26-8 at home to begin a season was the pennant winning year of 1918. April 14-26, 1970 was the last perfect homestand for the Cubs, winning 10 in a row.
So let’s enjoy the ride, since we well know how rarely these sweet things have come along for the Cubs.
GO CUBS GO !!!!
If It Takes Forever ....
I use that for my wallpaper..
Can you identify all the players in the pic?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Here's who i can see
Floyd, Ramirez, Bowen, Soriano, Jones, Zambrano, Rich Hill, Sinatro, Derosa, and Koyie Hill
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Bowen...
Damn, I couldn’t remember his name…thx!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Tough stretch last two weeks of June.
All the games with the White Sux sandwiched around a visit to the suddenly imposing DRays.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Bring 'em on!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
i caught a bit of rays sox action the rays looked good,
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 1, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano error is the defensive play of the game.
Heh.
Fonzie gets rid of that ball in a hurry, hard, and on target
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
lets shoot for 4-3 on the road trip and aim for 5-2
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Shoot for/aim for?? What's the dif?
Haha. J/k.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Point taken. 7-0 would be sweet though wouldn’t it.
5-2 would bring our record on the road to 500 at 15-15.
Also I was thinking today I expect us to get it together on the road but I think homefield in the playoffs could be important so even if we were to clinch the division early getting home field could be key,
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 1, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup, I would be
pretty happy wit 5-2.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Cubsfansince1957 ...
... sorry, had a lot to do and was running around in the house and watching the game with one eye .. You are welcome, sir, for the avatar help. Nice pic!
And the virtually twin blondes in tight Lou T-shirts .. you’re right, they were ONLY on TV because of the Lou reference. THAT’s ALL
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
enjoyed your personal memories about being a Cubs fan ..
you oughta share more of that with the Nation here ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Not that that's a bad thing..*wink*
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
the cubs are doing some butt kicking and name taking, This has been so much fun this year.
nice double sweep, now let’s take this party on the road, I predict 5-2 on this roadtrip,
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
Something kind of interesting
In the last few weeks I’ve been to many parties and such social events.
Last night I was at a wedding and the Cubs buzz was unbelievable.
Soto is knocking a lot of people’s socks off.
Some people I know aren’t big fans or maybe even really fans at all are getting into it,
It’s an epidemic. Cubs FEVER!
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
If you build it, he will come
Field of Dreams just started on a BBC channel. Score.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
That was a minor league umpire behind the plate today.
Just caught it on yahoo sports. He was replacing the ump that got hurt yesterday.
Now why do you let the newbie handle the most important position? Nice job, MLB umps!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Well, in all fairness, he was fine until the 9th inning.
The, he completely crapped the bed.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Edmonds!!
Do ya love him now??
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
I can feel kind of warm and fuzzy things starting up.
But it’s hard!!!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't love him
but I appreciate that he is doing his job. I’m sure he feels better about his hitting.
No
But today was the first day I actually thought it’s possible there is something left in the tank.
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Edmonds...
Why do people find it hard to love Edmonds, but worship Derrek Lee? I still can’t forget what he did to us in the 8th inning of the Bartman game. Give Edmonds at least 20-30 more games.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
+1
Let’s see how he does on the road. And I wouldn’t compare him with Lee. Totally different situation. Lee was never our division rival, and he’s proved himself over and over again that he’s a great player, whereas Edmonds is at the end of his career.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Good Grief.
Where was this demand for patience with Pie? The kid started 9 games. 9 games. Of which hewas allowed to finish 7.
I appreciate what Edmonds has contributed, his 3-run error aside, but I would have liked to see Pie get the same oppo’s that Edmonds is getting.
Oh, well. Maybe next year.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Edmunds..
it was great seeing Big Jim high-fiving and celebrating with his team mates after the win today. He’s part of the gang now. I really feel good for him.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
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