Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Braves, Tuesday 6/10, 7:05 CT
by Al on Jun 10, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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The Braves don't win on the road. Right?
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third!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fail
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on how you look at it.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OBLIGATORY NUMERICAL COMMENT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE CARPET
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
APPROPRIATELY SNARKY REPLY
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah?
well, yer mother! :D
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets go cubbies
get the bat going A-RAM!!
"You gotta be some kind of strong to hit that ball"-Joe Carter
by Lemonhead99 on Jun 10, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish they would have left Glavine in for one more...
He looked pretty vulnerable.
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Something's wrong...Soriano's got two walks
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, now somebody post some large, animated GIFs
(I kid, I kid…)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BASE HIT!!!
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by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
theriot 1b... 2 on!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double steal time?
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey
he didn’t hit it to right.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't exactly hit it to left, either.
With two strikes, I’d be tempted to put the wishbone shift on him if I was the opposing team.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone cares...
St. Louis up 6-2 in the 8th and the White Sux losing 6-4 in the 8th.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm less concerned with the Sox
But I’d really love the Cards to lose.
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
May not lose
but Pujols is hurt and it looks bad. Is that good enough for you?
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I don't care about your fantasy team.
by stltrav09 on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's bad for the Cardinals...
...but I really hate to see guys get injured playing baseball. I hope it’s not as bad as you’re describing.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't mean for it to sound that way.
No reasonable human being would cheer an injury even against their teams biggest rival. He took two steps out of the batters box and grabbed his calf and fell to the ground. Had to be helped off by two teammates.
Yahoo says he left the game with a calf cramp. That would be great news but it sure as hell doesn’t look like a cramp.
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I don't care about your fantasy team.
by stltrav09 on Jun 10, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
what happened?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know...
I’d never wish ill health on anyone, but that could be devestating for them—and is definitely good for us. Not gonna lie.
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never good to see a guy get hurt.
I really like Pujols, too, so it’s doubly bad, really.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the best players in the game hurt is never good...
...especially when it’s one of the awesomest, badassest guys ever. I love this Nike commerical with him, it gets me so jacked up.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mSzGpC5Xihc
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols leaves the game with a calf problem
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE'LL DO IT LIVE!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee seems like he's starting to see the ball better
Is that what they usually say? :)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on guys... tack some more on...
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flipped to the Cards-Reds game between innings...
...and Pujols injured his calf again and had to be helped off the field. Things may begin falling apart for them…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow.
if he’s going on the DL, that’s going to be devastating for them.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'd have their best pitcher and best hitter on the DL, then.
Wellemeyer went on the DL yesterday, I believe.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could be wrong...
...but the last I heard on Wellemeyer was he might miss a start but won’t go on the DL. Wainwright did go on the DL though…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You weren't completely wrong...
there was a chance Wellemeyer was going to end up on the DL with elbow problems, but the MRIs showed no damage.
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was completely wrong.
If I ever describe Todd Wellemeyer as the best pitcher for a team that’s not in the unaffiliated minors again, you have permission to kill me before I can make the same mistake a third time.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about just a stern talking-to?
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably better than I'd deserve...
...but your mercy is gratefully recieved.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has been as good..
if not better than Wainwright this year…that’s why the Cardinals just won’t go away.
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's pitching way above his head.
And the Cardinals pitching staff looks a lot better than it is thanks to their superb defense. Defense isn’t going to keep his home run rate this low, though. I expect him to blow up, and probably sooner rather than later.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would agree...
...but you never know…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You hate to see anyone get hurt
but we’ll see how much depth the Cards have, if they have to fill in for Pujols for a while. We thought we were gonna hurt when Soriano went down in April, but it didn’t turn out that way.
by ChipSet on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER RUN!!!
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by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
5-3 cubs! ARAM with the single!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rammy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ARAM!!!!! 5-3
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori pull anything there? :)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice piece of hitting
excellent job all around there
by grifdog on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All those walks are really starting to add up
by LT on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't tell Dusty...!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell they should have left Tom in
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man he was really swinging for the seats there
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by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another B.S. inside call
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by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto K's
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he got a break on the check swing, so it's all even
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, thta's fair.
Still, this strike zone is aggravating.
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, but the ump don't :(
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st K for the Cubs. Good stuff.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
time for a Dome Homer
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now, Lilly hold em once more
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Again.
BlueMike wanted Lee on the bench for this game.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we can all agree
that it’s a good thing Blue Mike doesn’t call the shots as far as the Cubs lineup goes. ;)
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judges?
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thumbs down
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the nays have it
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough crowd..
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We mean well. ;-)
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SEVEN Ks!!!
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K number SEVEN!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good catch!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER
good catch for Soriano!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are his legs healthy again then?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would appear that certain LF'er is beginning to get his legs back...
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
It’s – again – almost like certain people wildly overreacted!
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHOCKED!
Sho— oh, never mind…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT'S
whati’mtalkinbout!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fonzie's....
..playing some defense tonight. Well, he’s making catches that he should. lol.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly is BACK in control.
Maybe we should have Hart start his games, and bring him in after the 2nd inning from now on…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly starting to settle in
Looking good since the first.
Let's go Cubs!"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
by McRipper on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Washington and Pittsburgh 5-5 in the 8th
remember when WE played in those games no one cared about?
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My fantasy team has 3 homers in that game...
so I care…all from catchers by the way
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Ted Lilly really does have the worst baseball swing I’ve 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
by gary varsho on Jun 10, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it makes it all the more confusing when he smacks doubles
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let him smack
them all the more!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure wasn't pretty.....
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Star Cubs
Soto, Fonzie, Fukudome, Wood, and Z.
Discuss
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
I really do think Marmol deserves a shot there, and if Lee picks it up in June he’ll get in as well.
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Lee will make it...
You have to remember that every team has to be represented so Adrian Gonzalez will take up one of the 1st base slots as the Pad’s lone representative. Then you have Berkman and probably Pujols (unless this injury is significant). I don’t think they will take 4 1Bs even with the DH. Hope I am wrong…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't they take four last year?
And leave one on the bench when Pujols might have ended the game. (Not important to the Cubs, ultimately, but still…)
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right they did...
well played, sir…well played…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know that everyone wants them to be honored but
I’d rather they all got those days off.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol?
but I doubt it…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't want him to have to pitch any more
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vote Chicago style
Vote early
Vote often
by cubbierc on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
official game
it’s starting to drizzle
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys.
Is the throwback game tomorrow on ESPN or Thursday on WGN?
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thursday
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thursday on Comcast...
I’m pretty sure…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good...
Thought Len said Comcast, but I’m glad I’m wrong since I don’t have CSN…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great play Aramis!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SPORTSCENTER BOUND!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lucky for you guys
I’m finished studying for my exams for tomorrow and I am now here to join yall!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think..
...college girl at a frat party
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ehhhh, that's quite a reach.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what she said!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all of the above
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you guys are tough
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
I got voted down in replying to someone saying “keep it up”....picky judges tonight…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denied.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thumbs down
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again.
Just reminding everyone that BlueMike wanted Derrek Lee on the bench today.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks tired tonight
LOL
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
It’d just be an invitation for him to remind us all of how he skipped all of his statistics classes so he could play college ball.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K NUMBAH EIGHT!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
8th K by Lilly!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
only at 79 pitches too
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
be nice if he made it through 8 tonight
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And enough pillow to give Howry the save?
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Filthy Yakker from Ted! 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
by gary varsho on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Lilly gets at least 10 Ks tonight.
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really a stretch...I mean, he's already got 8....
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see
Ted got back on track. GOD I love our offense.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly is a good pitcher sometime and not so good some as well
but our offense helps our pitchers out a lot, the pitcher know that they have a chance to win the game everytime they pitch which is good, and this will lead in to what pitcher everyone wants to pick up or trade for
by brownbuddha on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
lol
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She meant So I do.
;-)
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love our offense?
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards Win - White Sux Lose
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards need to just go away.
Geez.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the moment, we're ahead of the Cardinals comfortably and control our own destiny.
I really don’t give a fig about what they do for the time being.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2.5 is hardly comfortable.
Maybe you have a different definition.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe John Lennon said...
all you need is 1…but I could be mistaken…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's solid.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're playing over their heads
in my opinion. They’ll figure out they suck soon enough….
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't be like Sox fans
and be happier when the other team loses than when your team wins. I’m very happy if the Sox win every game except those they play against the Cubs.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glavine injured - will miss next start
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man.
He’s really going down fast. That’s sad such a good guy.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
elbow strain
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You would have loved him to have one more great year with ATL
He and the Braves never really wanted to part. That’s the saddest part of it to me.
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's terrible.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to go Reed!!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God I love Reed
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Reed Johnson
And I’m confident enough in my manhood to admit it.
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and your screen name
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
by pscrblazer on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, it's a Gamecock reference
But we get that all the time - and actively encourage it sometimes - so…
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured as much.
Big Clemson fan, myself. At least we can agree on the Cubs!!
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
by pscrblazer on Jun 10, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JOHNSON!
hauls in a great one!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed is getting some great jumps tonight.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Reed not starting full time at CF again?
Anyone….
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's not that young
edmonds plays good d too
edmonds is a lefty
he needs to rest
his numbers against lefties aren’t great
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meant righties, obv
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Left Handed Power Hitter
signed, Lou
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he's not the greatest hitter....
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Pie?
Oh no he didn’t.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Difference:
Reed Johnson is at least a hitter, even if not a good one. Felix, I’m not so sure.
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
same question
my guess is batting against RH pitchers. anyone know his average?
by cubbiefanTN on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
.229
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ok then.
My fault. Sorry guys, stupid post.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
.237
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Thanks to the miracle of the Internet.
Johnsons versus RHP: .237/.296/.309
For comparison’s sake, Pie versus RHP: .245/.317/.321
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you miss the executive order?
the president has changed that word to the “internets”...
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a series
of tubez.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bb,,, come on Lilly
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
chipper on deck
thats weird..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Bobby Cox
He’s more concerned about what’s for snack than what’s going on.
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SQUATCHY!
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
by Louie on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh God here we go.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GET HIM OUT OF THERE
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly loosing it.... pen time soon
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. Theriot.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no throw would have gotten him
so it’s a runner on 2nd instead of first is all
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no throw would have gotten him
so it’s a runner on 2nd instead of first is all
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
So he’s got a bad arm AND he’s an idiot. Great.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad decision and bad throw, definitely
but judge them on the body of their work, right?
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His body of work includes a bad arm.
Dunno if he’s an idiot, but he hasn’t exactly been setting the world on fire with his brilliance so far this season.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
setting it on fire
with his league-leading BA and OBP at shortstop, however… ;)
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
except he hits
a plethora of singles, and a distinct lack of extra-base hits.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This arguement gets us nowhere.
Just pointing out that “No throw would have gotten the runner” is perhaps the WORST defense for a throwing error I have heard.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did I not say
bad decision and bad throw? the no throw gets the runner bit is ancillary. yeesh
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The comment that I'm responding to is ancillary?
Then what’s primary?
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh - CHIPPER JONES
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well this will be interesting
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
chipper up with two out.... man on second
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aaaaand
Theriot throws it into the stands. Still, two outs.
Let’s not push Lilly any farther than we need to, ok, Lou?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ack. Putrid throw by Theriot.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
should have just eaten it
no one gets blanco on that play
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, probably so.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here comes Lou
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so Riot's never been stellar on D
But this last couple weeks … ugh … even for him
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why is there a juicy fruit ad
and then a green board next to it..?
sorry if this was already asked
I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.
by cozmotaylor123 on Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
green screen
for tomorrow night’s espn game
by cubbiefanTN on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that does look odd.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah!
then we’d have at least two more strikeouts guaranteed for the rest of the game
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's referring to Cedeno's offense.
Although last I checked, .000/.000/.000 was not in fact Cedeno’s line this season.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but
.295/.368/.400
So, not great, but wtf?
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a joke
not meant to be taken literally. but he did strike out four out of his last 5 ABs. that was just the last thing that stuck in my memory. Ronny’s actually cut down a bit on his Ks this year
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you dont love ronny like everyone else
by brownbuddha on Jun 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's fascinating.
But we’re leading, and we want to win this game, and his likability doesn’t make him a better defensive shortstop.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the general attitude
though by no means comprehensive is that Cedeno has improved drastically, and has a much higher upside than Ryan Theriot does.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Well said..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Ronny is that much better the Ryan
then way is he not playing or playing more?
by brownbuddha on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because Lou seems to work
off of first impressions. Ryan made a good one, Ronny didn’t.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure? Or is that your opinion?
by brownbuddha on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure?
who the heck on this site is sure of anything? It’s my opinion, but it’s held by others as well.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to wade into this argument
But I guess I will, even though I’m fine with either…
This isn’t a year for upside. We’re trying to win this year. Cedeno might give us a better chance to do that, but upside is for the Nats.
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh...
no. Ronny will keep runs from scoring that Ryan won’t. THAT kind of upside is for post-season runs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that if Ronny was that much better then Ryan, then Ronny would
be on the field more then Ryan, I think Lou wants to win just as much as everyone on this site, so he is playing the player that fits best with the team and the better player
by brownbuddha on Jun 10, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well,
I think I’m going to continue to disagree.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess six is one half dozen
I consider “upside” what you say when someone isn’t quite there yet. If you’re saying Ronny is flat-out better than Ryan, OK. But “upside” to me is, “Well, he’s not as good a player right now, but he has more upside.”
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His defense and power are better right now...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i predict lilly will be nibbling
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was just thinking the same thing brenly said
i think lou just wants to walk around on some of those visits
by Waveland Ave on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
semi-intentional walk?
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
plus it makes theriot's error pretty much irrelevant
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like BB said
deplete the Braves bench in case they make it interesting
and don’t let the guy hitting .400 beat you
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEW PITCHER
49 Marmol RHP
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
here comes lou... Marmol time!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cox wasting a position player to pinch run for Chipper?
by VolPowers on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6 2/3....
not bad for Lilly…. solid defense definitely helped
by cubbiefanTN on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly pitched great
after that 1st inning.
Shut em down Marmol!"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
by McRipper on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another 1/3 of an inning would have been great
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So this has kind of bother me for a while,
why do they call it 1/3 of an inning (which is obvious), but it goes .1 .2, full inning, instead of .333 .666 full inning?
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
by Louie on Jun 10, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up