Open Thread: Cubs vs. Rockies, Sunday 6/1, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 1, 2008 11:00 AM CDT
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PrintColorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs, Jun 1, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
This one's going to be quick because I have a plane to catch this morning, to get to Wrigley Field by game time. Looks like it's going to be a gorgeous summer day at the ballpark, and a chance to sweep an entire 7-game homestand. Yes, win today and that WILL be seven in a row.
The Cubs are 35-21. There have been only 11 Cub teams in history with a better record over the first 56 games (since 1900):
1907, 44-12 1918, 39-17 1906, 39-17 1969, 37-18 (one tie) 1910, 37-19 1977, 37-19 1909, 37-19 1903, 36-20 1904, 35-19 (one tie) 1911, 35-19 (one tie) 1908, 35-20
That's five pennant winners (1906-07-08-10-18), a second-place team that won over 100 games (1909), three second-place teams that won over 90 (1904, 1911, 1969), a second-place team that went 82-56 (1903), and the outlier, 1977. We shall see where this year goes, but right now it looks pretty darn good.
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Ubaldo Jimenez has been bad this year. Ubaldo Jimenez has been bad in two career starts against the Cubs (0-1, 8.31, and that includes this October 1, 2006 game in which he actually pitched well). He hasn't faced any current Cub more than four times; Jim Edmonds has a double (in 3 AB) and Aramis Ramirez a HR (in 3 AB).
Sean Gallagher threw exceptionally well in his last start. If he can keep this going, he will quell a lot of the "GETANOTHERSTARTERNOW!!!1!!" talk that's been going around this site. He has never started against the Rockies; his only career appearance was last August 11, when he did some mopup work in a game the Cubs were losing 7-2 in the 7th. Click on the link to see how poorly he did. However, no one he will face today had more than 1 AB vs. Gallagher that day.
Today's game is on CSN and on broadcast TV in Denver and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's 1st overflow comment thread will post at 2:30 pm CT and the 2nd overflow thread at 3:30 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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oooh, ouch, so close!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
let that be
the worst that happens today.
Hi, Sue!!!
"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 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I also hope Gallagher does good. I don't think the Cubs need an another starter
unless there Maddux will wave his no trade clause and come back to where he should be… as a Cubbie.
Btw cubs.com shows that this game is on WGN not CSN.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 1, 2008 11:06 AM CDT reply actions
CSN or WGN?
Al, which is 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
Didn't Lou say that Lee would get an off day today?
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 1, 2008 11:21 AM CDT reply actions
maybe if Lee can't talk Lou out of it. :D
"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 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
This game dosen't even matter too much...
Do we want a 7-0 homestand? Of course. If the Cubs lose today and they go 6-1 that is still amazing. No pressure today. Feels kinda good.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
Of course it matters...a lot
Depends on how they lose…oir win. They’re leaving tonight and the tone on the plane could be based on today’s game much more than the whole homestand. Depends on what happens.
In the standings, the game counts like any other.
“No pressure today..” Right. it’s just a game. Not a “statement” game, like Friday’s.
Greetings from DTW.
Is anyone feeling particularly generous today and would be willing to let me borrow their MLB.tv until my plane departs? :D
I will provide play-by-play for your day* on a date and time of your choosing. “And now….Mike picks up his socks….he’s gonna go for it….AND YES! THEYRE ON! What a move by Mike to get those socks on!”
- offer expires 12:05 CT June 1st, 2008
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Demspter...
Still kind of bummed that Demster’s ERA went up a bit yesterday. Hurts his chances for selection to the All-Star Game.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
just as long as he keeps racking up
the Ws.
"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 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i think this game is especcially important
We go on the road and we continue to play at a par level everytime. It would be nice to leave the city with a 7 game win streak, something this team can really strive to keep going on the road, possibly having this roadtrip set the tone for roadtrips to come.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Lineups via Gameday
Cubs
Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Hoffpauir 1B
Ramirez 3B
Fukudome RF
Soto C
Edmonds CF
DeRosa 2B
Gallagher P
by John Q Freejazz on Jun 1, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
Rockies
Podsednik LF
Sullivan CF
Helton 1B
Atkins 3B
Smith RF
Stewart 2B
Quintanilla SS
Torrealba C
Jimenez P
by John Q Freejazz on Jun 1, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
let's hope
they don’t hit lots of ground balls. I like Hoff plenty, but very few 1b have Lee’s glove.
"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 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's hope Theriot and Rammy can keep their throws
on line today, because Hoffpauir probably can’t pick ‘em up over at 1B like Lee can.
LRLRLR through the middle….that’s vaguely familiar….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Hoff #3?
Really? I guess Lou doesnt want to mess with the rest of the lineup, but this doesnt seem right to me. I would have though he would go more like:
Soriano
Dome
Soto
Ramirez
Hoff
DeRosa
Edmonds
Theriot
Gallagher.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
But Lou, channeling the Dude, couldn’t pass the oppo to get his LRLRLR lineup going…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yah but
his lineup has 4 righties in a row. DeRosa thru Theriot. Mine dont!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd still want another starter
Even if Gallagher performs well, that still leaves the rotation sans a #2 starter. They currently have one #1 (Z), two #3’s (Lilly & Demp) and two #5’s (Marquis / Galliebermarshallhill). None of those guys can step up and perform like a #2. And Dempster aint it, this guy can go a solid 6, but his pitch count is HUGE. Just look at his start yesterday, 5 innings on 93 pitches, yuck. He’s been doing that in nearly every start, that’s not a frontline SP.
It’s not easy by any means to just get a #2 SP, but that’s the one thing that would really put this team over the edge.
What numbers do you expect from a "#2" (which I regard a specious classification, but I digress)
that you think Dempster or Lilly can’t provide?
It seems to me that those around here clamoring for a ”#2” really want to make trade and get someone elses’s #1 to come and be the Cubs’ #2.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Demp as #2...
I know it’s hard to believe, but Demp is right now a legit #2 starter. If he can sustain this all year, we’ll see, but as of right now you can’t ask for more out of a typical #2.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 1, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp is no #2
This guy has been very effective, but his pitch counts are HUGE. You need a #2 to be effective, and consistently get you, at least, into the 7th. Dempster can consistently get you into the 6th and be effective, which, in my eye, makes him a great #3.
Lilly has been able to go deeper than Demp, but hasn’t been as effective. That also makes him more of a #3 right now.
I want to clarify that I’m not complaining about the starting pitching right now, but that is where the only spot to significantly upgrade exists at the moment.
AGAIN, getting a #2 isn’t easy, and I don’t really expect it to happen, certainly not until the deadline, if at all. But that’s the only piece currently missing, and they’ve been able to win without it so far.
by WittyUserName on Jun 1, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
forget about pitchcount.
He’s getting the stat that matters—Wins.
Where are we going to find this mythical #2?
"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 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m sure that Hendry will visit the idea of adding another front-line pitcher at some point closer to the deadline, but he’s fine for now—baseball’s best record and Hill/Marshall getting ready at Iowa.
I, for one, am perfectly content and enjoying this run immensely.
Here here!
You almost forget how good Hill was last year at times. If he finds some way to turn it around the second half, he fits in the rotation nicely (for Marquis?).
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 1, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Love the recap on the week.
What a feeling
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta love Lou on WGN's pregame show.
Downplaying expectations. I agree with him. I love all the omens (best record in baseball, possible perfect homestand). But, you know, if they just squeak into the playoffs, win every playoff series by going the distance in every series, and win the World Series in 7 games, I would be deliriously happy.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
What I find entertaining about that most
is that last year Lou used June 1st as a benchmark to see how the rest of the season would go
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Does anyone know when they update iTunes "Games of the Year"?
I am waiting for the 5/30 Cubs/Rockies game
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
How much are games?
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 1, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You can watch it on MLB.com for free...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Watching Lou signing balls for the babes on TV
Priceless. Lou, you old dog!!!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
yeah, that was pretty impressive.
"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 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget the dogs sitting on the couch with us!
I have two Pugs. The girl really likes Geovany Soto, and the boy is a big DLee fan.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
He was their role model!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
That was REALLY COOL.
I wish they’d do THAT every day.
"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 GO TO WORK....
on the Rockies pitching staff!
Anyone else think WGN's feed looks kinda bad today?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
My feed looks good.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Must just be my neighborhood.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It's wonderful!!!
I’m not blacked out in Denver!!!! I don’t care if it’s fuzzzy!!!!!!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Did Len say Giggly, or jiggly?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
Sit down Pods
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Scotty Pods, have a seat.
Sean just blew him away.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Gallagher working real fast
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
Hope he doesn't blow himself out early.
But cool to see him blow away the first two. Let’s see him with Helton.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Sean throwing losts of fastballs...
and the Rickies are having trouble catching. Sullivan K’s
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
*Rockies.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Rockiesss, you got some splaining to do!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano cleaning up his own messes!!!!!!!!!!!
Sori drops the ball, but nails Helton at 2B
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
...while DeRo gets his hand spiked at second
Shouldn’t have happened if Sori keeps his head in the game.
Oh, Lord.
Now Sori is going to be responsible for Helton being an oaf. You gotta be kidding.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That's ridiculous.
I am routinely amazed by the logical depth to which people plunge to bash Soriano. It makes me embarrassed to be a Cub fan.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Its a known fact that 2nd base never get hurt
unless guess hack fielders commit errors first
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Feel any way you like...
I am not bashing Soriano by being disappointed that he couldn’t catch a fairly routine fly ball.
You're inferring that his drop caused Derosa to get hurt.
It didn’t Helton’s inability to slide properly did. Don’t try to shift the goalposts.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Come on, Gary.
Are you trying to tell me that the ball would have been thrown to second if Sori would have caught it? Of course DeRo wouldn’t have gotten hurt if the ball was caught!
You're conflating correlation and causation.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
No, I am not
What CAUSED the throw to second was the drop. You don’t have the ball going to second if the ball is caught.
Yes, yes you are.
Thr drop caused th throw, but not the spike. The spike was a direct result of the poor slide. Two separate events.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The Slide was a direct result of the throw
The throw being a result of the dropped catch. BlueSox is right.
Then logic is wrong.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
the spike wouldn't have happened if
not for the throw AND Helton’s bad slide.
Either of those things don’t happen, the spike doesn’t. You can’t say “bad-throw=spike” alone.
"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 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not saying that.
But if you take out the Antecedent, the drop, then you dont have the Consequence, step on the hand. Fix the Behavior, Soriano misreading the ball, and you fix it all. It’s all about the ABC’s
I've no dispute that Soriano dropped the ball.
But it was not the drop alone that cause the injury. There’s a third party here involved, you can’t ignore that.
"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 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
It’s not a pure conditional sequence….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Fine.
"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 it is time
to let it drop. Nobody is convincing anybody else.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesnt fix Gallagher's mistake
Obviously none of this happens without his pitch there.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
But...
Helton wouldn’t have slid into second, and Soriano wouldn’t have thrown to second, and consequently DeRosa wouldn’t have been in a position to be spiked by Helton if…Soriano had caught the ball.
by John Q Freejazz on Jun 1, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
If grasshoppers had door gunners,
birds would probably leave them alone.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Of course DeRo wouldnt have gotten hurt if Gallagher had thrown a different pitch
Is it his fault too? And if the coaches had played the defense differently. If the hot dog vendor had yelled “Red Hots” just as he swang. If, if, if
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I blame the shoe manufacturer for making such sharp cleats.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
well...
If Soriano catches that flyball, does DeRosa get spiked at second base?
I am not a Soriano basher by any stretch, but he really ought to catch those. A little leaguer could make that play.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by mambochicken23 on Jun 1, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
If a butterfly beats his wings in Japan, do you get a hurricane in Miami?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure,
and Lisa’s rock is keeping tigers away from Springfield. Try not to confuse correlation with causation.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
It's not that he doesn't
but he is not going to make you forget (pick your favorite great fielder not named Prince) out there.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonzi isn't
in there because he is a wiz in the field. He is in there for his bat.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Still, it'd be nice
if he were able to corral those routine fly balls, however.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
and a sad one
for the Cards!
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Helton stepped on Derosa's throwing hand.
Mark looks a little pissed and little hurt….
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He shouldn't be pissed
It was clearly an accident. He looks like he’ll be fine.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
True.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
that's his best defensive play
........sucker them into going for 2
Soriano didn't read the ball well
gah. Good out, bad step.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
DeRo is our MVP, if only because of his versatility.
He got a lot of credibility with me when he made his comment about how great it was to play for the Cubs.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Guess Hack Fielder
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Too bad
he didn’t make up for it at the plate.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions
DeRo
Got a lot of credibility with me with his play from last year…
Ouch.
That sounded disgusting.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
damn
That sounded like it hurt
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
Ouch.
If you play for the Rockies this year, it seems you are guaranteed to get hurt.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Prior also had a rather weird official picture his rookie year.
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 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's hope he stays healthier
The Padres just announced Prior is out for the rest of the season. More shoulder surgery. /sighs
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 1, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
No kiddin'?
Wow, that poor bastard. That is unbelievable.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
here's the link
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 1, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice Willie Mays Hayes slide by Helton.
Came up about 4 inches shy of the bag!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Good bunt by Hoffpaur ;-)
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Yes, it was.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Worked ok, but dont you take until you get a strike
after the pitcher gets beaned?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone remember Santo coming up 3 feet short of 2nd with a slide and trying to call time out? It was hilarious.
No, but I'm laughing just trying
to imagine what that must’ve looked like!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Piniella.....
Lou should revel in the Cubs’s success along with us Cubs fans. By downplaying the teams’ play, he puts a downer on everything. C’mon we boast the best record in the MLB, everything’s clicking and Lou’s talking like we could barely end the year witha .500 record!! Everyone (including Lou) should enjoy this party while we can!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
I think he is enjoying it
But I think he is also handling things exactly the way that he should be. He knows it’s a fun team to watch, but he also knows that we just entered June. Lotta work to do, yet. Just keep it goin’. Let’s not get complacent. 4+ months left. Let’s keep truckin’.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Yeah, let's not get complacent.
We’re going to have a few slumps this season. Lou is getting us ready for those.
You go, Lou! Take us all the way.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou is being realistic
It is just June and anything can happen. No sense getting to confident. We are only a couple infront of the cards and all you have to do is look at the Brewers (Pilots) last year to see what can happen when a team gets a big lead early.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Atta way, Rammy!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Mr Clutch!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Rammy singles in Theriot! Cubs lead 1-0
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Really nice swing by Rammy there.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I need two monitors
one for gameday and one for BCB
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions
Tough K for Dome.
I wonder if Jimenez stays in. That leg is likely to stiffen up pretty good while he sits the bench…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Way to pull the string on 'em after all those fastballs
Man he looks comfortable and in charge right now
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sean mowing 'em down!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Sean Gallagher pitching??
Looks more like Ferguson Jenkins to me.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Nice camera work on that play
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I love how they're
all wearing Gallagher T-shirts around the clubhouse and under their jersey’s. That’s great.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Yeah, heard that
That earned him a few bonus points, in my book.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Too bad we can't add those to his AVG! ;-)
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Let's not make Quintanilla more of a star.
No more gopher balls to this guys.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Sean's kinda slowed his pace a bit this inning.
"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 its
the guy on base. He still seemed to be moving quickly before that
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Yep.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Nice K!
Man, I am liking Sean.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Sean with another K!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Easy Gas
is doin’ pretty good!
"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 forgot!! Easy Gas! Thanks drewishdrewid.
Let’s hope Easy Gas can keep it up through the order a second time.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn! Nice
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
shhh!! Can't mention TTTWNBN
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been thinking about that
Think about 2 of the players that we were rumored to be sending them for BRob – Gallagher and Cedeno. Think Hendry would still make that move today? I gotta believe, no. And I am fine with that. Sometimes, the best trades are the ones that are never made.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Sometimes the best trade is the one you don’t make.
Greatest example Zambrano for Rolen.
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 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
That looked like Soto hit that a lot harder...
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I wish my fantasy baseball league pickups were today, not yesterday,
Cause I think Gallagher is gonna draw a lot of interest soon.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
Heads up baserunning by Edmonds!!!!!!!!!!
Smith drops the ball in center, and Edmonds gets a triple!!!!!!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Gotta be!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
No. It was the drop.
Sullivan dropped the ball.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
When's the last time Edmonds had a triple?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Cant have been too recent
He does not look like he can run all out on that replay
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
May 30, 2007
Against the Rockies!
In Colorado.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Jimmy baseball!
With a little help from the rocky Rockie fielding
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like it's a good thing
he went back to his old stance
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
Didn't I see that Gallagher is 1-58 in his pro career?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Come on Seany!
Punch one back up the middle!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Disappointing AB by DeRo
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah
but he had to go for anything near the zone, with EG on deck.
"Is there anything he can't do?" ~Len Kasper, 4/5/08, on Kosuke Fukudome
One down.
A walk works fine there.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Pretty disappointing not to plate that run.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
DeRo needed
to get it in the air.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
Not if Dero was 9th
and grounded out. Wouldn’t have made a difference.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
and maybe he could have been patient this time.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It’s hard to be patient with that coming up next. I’m not advocating this lineup. . . just a comment.
There's one out
you take a walk, and Gallagher bunts, and Sori is “up next”
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
So you are saying DeRo let the pressure of a runner in scoring position get to him
Thats not good.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
That was quite a shot by Glenallen!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Whatever
I could do that…easily.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
LMAO!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The Cubs lost that day.
to the Brewers, no less. Not to be a wet blanket or anything.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimenez is not exactly adept with the bat...
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That was a piss poor display of bunting....
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I like the way Gallagher has looked in general but I name him least likely Cub to homer.
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.
Bob Howry's gotta have a horse in that race...
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Can we stop playing
Kerry Wood out there
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
Nice!
Strikeout on the bunt attempt. Now let’s get an inning-ending DP.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
1908
Last time the Cubs had a record this good on June 1 was June 1, 1908! No kidding, just heard Pat say this on radio broacast.
What do Soriano and Michael Jackson have in common?
Both wear one glove for no apparent reason.
Also what do Rex Grossman, Alfonso Soriano and Billy Graham have in common?
They all can make 50,000 people jump up screaming JESUS CHRIST!
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.
I still wear one glove
Why does a righty hitter need a batting glove on his right hand?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Well as long as he strikes 'em all out
then he can play Kerry.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t know why but I think there’s a halfway decent chance Edmonds contributes. Maybe not great but better than we expected.
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 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, looks like that
J. Bruce is gonna turn out to be a bust, huh?
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
That kid came up locked in.
Pretty impressive thus far…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
If I recall
Danny Murphy looked pretty impresive early on.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Apples and oranges
He came from nowhere; Bruce has been a very highly-touted prospect. It’ll be interesting to see how he adjusts once pitchers get a little film on him. Murphy, BTW, is still hitting .283, so he hasn’t totally fallen off…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ack.
I was thinking of David Murphy, the hot young hitter for the Rangers. Disregard.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I was thinking of Dale Murphy
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
That guy could flat-out hit.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Always liked that guy
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Different Danny Murphy
the one I’m thinking of was a Cubs prospect back in the ‘60s who had a great first time round the league and then disappeared.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Pods with a Ryan Theriot special. 1st and 2nd, one out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Tough, but yeah.
He is having a rough start
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Seconded.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Soto needs to slow down Gallagher.
Jimenez bailed out Gallagher by bunting at anything in the same zip code.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Question
I asked this in winter and got a resounding NO
Pods to Cubs?
Ugh.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
to do what?
"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 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Helton is an odd looking chap isn’t he?
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.
Why do you say that?
I really like him (living in Denver, I see a lot of him).
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Not ugly just kind of odd looking. Reminds me of an ex boyfriend maybe that’s why I think he’s odd looking because well Ryan was weird.
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 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
To both
No Pods and Helton is fugly!
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Is that what it's for? I thought
it was a rely button when sori screwed up ;-)
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Put him away, Sean!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Sean throwing a lot of pitches this inning
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
Nice escape
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
Outta the inning
Nice work, Gallagher.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
He's lost a good bit of range due to his leg injuries, for one thing
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Anybody got a pitch count on Sean?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yikes.
That piled up quick. Damn strikeouts.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Yikes indeed, but
if he pitches to the bat for an inning he’s back on track for 6/7
True.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Edmonds is one of the few
MLB outfielders who use both hands to catch the ball like they teach you in little league. It is refreshing to see that.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Agreed.
I’ve never understood the need to “nonchalant” fly balls. There’s too much at stake on a fly ball. If an IF screws up, it’s an extra base. If an OF screws up, it’s usually two or three.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone bake a cake for Z today?
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.
It's Randy's Birthday too.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy birthday Randy!
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 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
We're keeping Jimenez in the game with a low pitch count.
No patience at the plate. Has anyone walked today?
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to Carlos Zambrano
Happy Birthday to you
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.
hmmm
makes you wonder what he was doing last Birthday
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
"Sit!"
I love BB.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I love Brenly as well. I think unless he gets a managerial job he’ll be around a long time. I think him and Kasper and Pat Hughes and Ron Santo on the radio side are the guys young uns will grow up with and that’s not a bad thing.
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 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope so
The only thing that I really wouldn’t mind is if maybe they threw a third guy in that radio booth. A Dave Otto (who I’m actually not in love with) or a Pleasac (though, I dunno if you could get him away from his ponies for a full season of color). I dunno, someone to help out with the color a little bit. I think it would be a big help for Pat, as well. A lotta the times it seems like he has to do play-by-play for us and then again for Ronny, too.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
TV
Help me to remember who did color with Jack Brickhouse? It was Vince Lloyd and Lou Boudreau on the readio. . .
IIRC
There wasn’t a color man. I recall Jack Quinlan and Lou on the Radio. Maybe Vince and Jack on TV.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Brickhouse
Mostly by himself I think….sometimes Vince Lloyd would help out…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Lou was better than Jolly Charlie.
And when paired with Quinlen they made a great team.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He was better than Jolly Charlie.
Lou got better over the years. And by the time the famous (or infamous) Lou for Charlie broadcaster for manager switch was made ca. 1960, radio listeners got the worst of the deal.
Color
In the ‘50s and ‘60s Jack, and probably most announcers, didn’t have color men in the booth. They had a second banana with them to give them an inning or two of relief and assist with the Hamm’s commercials. As I recall, Vince Lloyd was Jack’s “rally specialist” backup before he moved to the radio.
Jack did
both the Cubs and Sox games. It would be a scandal to even think about something like that these days. But people weren’t as angry as they are now.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He did everything...
Bears, boxing, Bulls, wrestling…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Goo thing there wasn't a play at the plate
Micah’s relay throw was awful
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Had the 1st batter 0-2, and nibbled to a full count and then had to throw a fastball down the middle
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions
Don't nibble again Sean
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
sean having trouble locating the fastball today
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."
Well, there's the run
Let’s get the inning-ender, now.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Outta the inning
Alrighty, no biggie. We’re gonna do our fair-share of scoring today, so we’ll be fine.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
DeRo not there for the force.
Is he upset he is still hitting in a lineup with Hoff in it?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a blind date tonight...
Hope I score too…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Nothing hurt. . .
2 runs won’t win this game
by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jun 1, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
Leadoff hit for Aramis
Good start.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
OT: When watching an archived game on MLB.tv
does it show the line score or higlights?
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
I watched yesterday's game last night...
showed the entire game….couldn’t figure out how to FF tho….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Dome is looking bad today.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Let's go, Jim!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
alright, lets cash in here.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions
Good Ab for Soto.
More like that, fellas. Let’s make this schlub work a bit!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
EDmonds
Could sure make a lot of friends right now!
Atta way, Jime!
Oppo!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
OMG. Jim Edmonds actually may have something left in the tank
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
Holy crap. Edmonds tagged that thing.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Brenly says Edmonds had one fo the worst BP sessions he's ever seen!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
That was funny
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I say he keep having bad BP, if this is going to be the way he performs in the game.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Absolutely.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Halfway to the cycle
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
The ball sounds
a lot crisper coming off Jimmy’s bat too
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Gotta love that everytime the Rockies have taken the lead in this series...
the Cubs have come right back to score. except for Friday of course. It took them more than just an inning.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
I never expected this from Edmonds, but I hope he keeps it up.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Heads up Soto!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
Nice baserunning, Geo.
3-2 Cubs!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Choke job by Stewart and the Rockies.
But I’ll take it.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
Heads up baserunning by Soto!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Edmonds
His MLB legacy has no closure yet. I hope the final chapter is a happy one as a Cub!
That would define the term "irony" if it happened.
Next thing you know, the sky would rain frogs!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
And a sad one
for the Cards
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a pretty bunt, but effective,.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
All that matters.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
gallagher really
looks a bit like a deer in headlights at the plate.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
No, that's his MLB publicity photo.
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 1, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I love how the Wrigley faithful
always give such a nice ovation on a good sac bunt. I just think that’s cool . Sometimes it’s even louder than an actual hit. Great fans!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
At first, I thought the 2nd baseman was running to tag DeRo
and I couldnt figure out why
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Shocked they would pitch to Fonzie here
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Break it open, Fonzo!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Fonzie just missed that one.
Got under it.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
The pitch, I mean.
Wasn’t even close to going out.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Lou giving Gallagher a real chance to build his confidence
by letting him pitch the 5th. c’mon Sean!!
Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are going to win today!
83 pitches for Sean so far
this should be his last inning.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 1, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
White Castle commercial...
That mean Marmol today?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
there?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 1, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
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