Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Braves, Tuesday 6/10, 7:05 CT
by Al on Jun 10, 2008 9:15 PM CDT
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Statistic: the Braves are 0-6 without Chipper Jones in the lineup.
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL..
busted…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a decent shot
to make that 0-7
by BlueDWarrior on Jun 10, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon, Bobby
get this guy out!
"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 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a backup for Howry?
Not that he’ll need it. Just wondering. I guess there’s Eyre.
by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one more out bobby
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on Jun 10, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Bob.
"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 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap. Smash line drive single to RF, run scores. 6-4
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it is just my TV...
but McCann looks like he could use the Kerry Wood diet
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
howry just can't close it!!
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by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tws......this is a gimme. (twss)
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
Howry’s not quite back in the groove, that’s for sure.
Guess we’re going to see Woody.
"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 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another hit. 6-5
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF, Bob.
"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 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap!
pull Howry.
"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 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW PITCHER
47 Eyre LHP
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aww come on!!
what the hell is wrong with howry??
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by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Howry Cow! that was awful!
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To much time off.
Needs to work more
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
darn!!!!
$#@#%^#@#^^!!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
twss
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:27 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 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
overruled. i didn't vote for you!
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usurped my position.
"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 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is twhs?
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That said...
...the Braves are terrible in one-run games.
So maybe this works to our … advantage?
I know. A reach.
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is it possible to more inconsistent then Howry
we need another dependable arm in that bullpen
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on Jun 10, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mitch Williams would like to have some speaks with you.
"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 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
walk ‘em loaded then strike out the side
""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 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They know what "Night Moves" is about, right?
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one would think
with their knowledge of music
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
fan cam was on tonight!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere, Arnie Harris is smiling...
"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 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aww gee....I get home and see a nice 6-3 score....
and then to my horror in the 8th inning I see Bobby Howry pitching…..whine….
by razzpunk on Jun 10, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Some of those fan shots were quite attractive. I'm feeling better.
I hope Eyre gets this guy out.
by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which ones are attractive?
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like cwyer's Wonder Hamster.
But I like watching the fan cams at Wrigley better.
by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon, Stevie Ire!
"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 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COME ON, SCOTT
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!!!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!!!!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!!!!!
"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 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GOT EM!!!
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great job by Stevie Aire!
"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 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
#47 TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thataway Scotty!!!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyones chin hair less attractive than our beloved Stevie Air????
Sweet….swiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing and a miss!!!
by razzpunk on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How DARE you.... lol
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dare i say
scott spezio.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
by Mr Snrub on Jun 10, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
please!
Don’t dare!
"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 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay, i wont.
whew!
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
by Mr Snrub on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Jenks has something unholy growing on his face.
"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 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everything about the White Sox is unholy.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least their preseason predictions weren't dead-wrong!
Unlike SOMEONE who was wrong about their pitching hitting and defense!!!!
/DrCrawdad
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to pick up the ball when distracted by chin hair?
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MASSIVELY AWESOME K!!!!!!!1
Can we get some insurance here for Kerry please?
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a great strike
scott handled the ball well there
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now I feel dirty
all over again…
"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 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"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 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, yes
but then I get to help her clean up again.
"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 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That hamster is awesome.
I always smile. :)
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too.
he looks like a perfect stuffed animal
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what? put you in? b-b-but you're not that good! what's that? yes .... you are pretty freaking cute .... sigh ... I can't say no to you ...
/signals umpire
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's the hair.
"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 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's Lou's favorite hitter off the bench now.
Wasn’t a tough guess. Besides, if I was wrong – we still get to see the Wonder Hamster, and that has laugh value of its own.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IM ON UR TEAM, BLOKIN UR PROSPEKS
"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 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are people calling Eyre..
Steve?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou
called him “Stevie Ire” in a post-game conference once, I think.
"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 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did that like 3 times!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's like asking why the sky is blue...
to answer your question…I have no idea…sorry
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eyre! what a pitch!!
always someone there to pick up another teammate….
by cubbiefanTN on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good eye
fontenot can really eye down those balls
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by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hahah.....layup
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 10, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he really is.
"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 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
..............................not touching that one. (which IS what ss)
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
that ground-out was Theriotesque in it’s grandeur.
"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 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When is Ward due back
and why don’t you pinch hit Edmonds there?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ward isn't due back.
Last I heard, he hadn’t even had BP in a while.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edmunds
is no Cajun Ninja.
"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 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Len heard me...
....lol. Probably Hoffpair as a DH for the interleague series
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
base hit!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rough life....a rooftop apt. across from Wrigley and a HDTV too.
by razzpunk on Jun 10, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SORI!!! Base Hit
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
hits the ball through the hole
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by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, now it's just getting ridiculously obvious...
by VolPowers on Jun 10, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm only repeating what Len said :D
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by Chanman25 on Jun 10, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sori-
(clap clap clap) A- no! (clap clap clap)
""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 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Christ, Len, don't do that!
He mentioned Chad Fox and my heart skipped a beat.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mine too!
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad Fox is GOD
Bow to him. DO HIS BIDDING.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FOXPAUER!
"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 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice STEAL!
"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 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
soriano to third!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SORI ON 3RD!!!
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
weak..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
affirmed.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should we start requiring some degree of creativity here?
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
"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 9:40 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 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could just see them coming...
i know, i know…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
too easy
"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 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Knightrider version...
or the drunk eating a burger off the floor version…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sori creates havoc!
Too bad the Riot can’t hit fly balls!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you can't reach the warning track with this wind behind you...
...and Ryan Theriot can’t, as he showed earlier, then it’s actually a really GOOD thing that you don’t hit fly balls.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHEW - no out on that play
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY, SORI!!!
Let’s get him in and give us a little bit of breathing room!!!
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HA!
Sori deeked him and he dropped the ball. Hilarious.
"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 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did he yell at him as he rounded the base?
/shades of A-Rod in Toronto
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
The pitcher tried to look him back to third and Sori jerked like he was going to go, and pitcher flubbed it.
"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 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was kidding
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a gift. Soriano dropped the ball that he fielded as he tried to throw. That E prolongs the inning.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
huh?
"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 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rafael soriano
is pitching for the braves
by Waveland Ave on Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
correct, but Len thinks he is. and Len's voice is what I go off of.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
scrappy
well, that was probably the best possible result there.
Lee’s been hitting the ball VERY hard. Let’s GET A HIT!
"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 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac Fly, 7-5
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank GOD - 7-5
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano scores on a sac fly, 7-5. Cubs get one back.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how important was
THAT STEAL!
7-5 Cubs!
"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 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geico baby!!!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's good to be home
nice sac fly by dlee
by cubbiefanTN on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one more please
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
by DC Cubbie on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...maybe...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I thought
McCan was supposed to be good? He doesn’t look it here… or did I just miss a lot.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 10, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This 3 run HR brought to you by Les Nesman!
by VolPowers on Jun 10, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what that means
but I like it anyway
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WKRP in Cincinnati...Les Nessman (sp) was the news guy...
by VolPowers on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know who Les is
but why is he bringing us 3-run homers?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE CALL!!!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gracias...but Les never made curtain calls...great to see Geo get one!
by VolPowers on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Earl Weaver
would have been proud.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
come on baby. A nice little line drive somewhere.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Again.
BlueMike thought Lee should be on the bench for this game.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hee-hee...
"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 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Lee needs is for him to suggest a trip to the minors...
he should go on a tear after than…
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
send him to Daytona, and he can try to hit against the revitalized Dontrelle Willis.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still though, if Lee had gone 0-for-4 with 4 K's he would look pretty smart.
Can we really get him for this?
We can? Great. WAY TO GO, BLUE MIKE!!!!!!!
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Blue Mike
We can always get him
by cocknfire on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but.
the point is, Lee 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 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot should get an SB for that one...
"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 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he did?
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what the reasoning of the official scorer was there.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy @#$@$^$#
Sooooooooooooootoooooooooooooooooo!
""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 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOX LOSE! SOX LOSE!
Revenge is sweet.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Red or White?
either way, meh
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bluebythebook sends the following haiku, written back when Alfonso was up:
Soriano is up
Lord of crazy bleacher fans
Someone made a sign
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you changed your avatar!
Nice.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you like?
I have a road one and alternate one too. I plan on changing it according to the Cubs’ uni choices.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nerd >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That, sir, is a fantastic idea.
I admire your dedication.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about a bp one
for pre-game threads?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm........not a bad idea either.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think thats cool.
but im pretty nerdy, so I might not the one to ask
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow.
that’s a lotta work. :P
"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 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, I just keep them all saved on the desktop. : )
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you could also..
do redishtron….that would be cool too..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's that?
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like onedec...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 10, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so I was terrible at first and am only now turning it around?
oh…..well…...I thank you … for your honesty …..
/stares into space
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOME RUN!!!!!! CUBS 10 BRAVES 5
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
#11 for Geovany SOTO!!!!!!!
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD - 3 RUN HR
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HR!!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GEOSOTO!!
too great. should be all one word!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SOTOOOOOOOO!
HOME RUN!!!!
"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 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SOTOOOOOOOOOO
who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!? who called it!!?
GOOD SHIT!
by xene on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
VolPowers
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love that guy!!!
by sue369 on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how could you NOT love him??!!??
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess what I'm
naming my gnome when he gets here?
by sue369 on Jun 10, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chipper?
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha. couldn't resist.
I accept your scorn.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hope but
is kind of a strange name, isn’t it?
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 10, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 10, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is awesome.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 10, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
10-5 Go Cubs Go!!!
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GEO MAKES IT A LAUGHER!!!!!
"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 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chad Fox is begging to come off the DL for the 9th...
“Come on Lou, you know I can hold a 5 run lead…”
by smmcctrk on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou knows no such damn thing!
At least, I hope he knows no such damn thing.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good god
so do I.
"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 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and Gentlemen
Say hello to your starting catcher for the National League All-Star Team!
by Scrapptastic on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHEEEE!!!!!
AWESOME!
by slcathena on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So now Wood sits?
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Leiber time
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what
they’re saying.
"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 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone get me Geo for my birthday plskthx?
Pleeeeease?
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can send someone wearing his jersey. Close?
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I accept no substitutes.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 10, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have his jersey
and if I can get Jose from the fitness center to get his behind to Chicago I may have an autograph and I’m afraid that’s all my husband would go for.
by sue369 on Jun 10, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Cubs are going to keep him.
Sorry.
by cwyers on Jun 10, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can still keep him on the team.
I just want him the rest of the time. If only to worship the ground he walks upon,
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 10, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think me and sue have dibbs on him already
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But it's for my biiiiiiiirthdaaaaaaaaay!
/pouts in corner
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 10, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me and sue a while ago called dibbs on him sorry
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but if he decides to go in a different direction, I'm first in line.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great homerun
Now I can go out to lunch at the right time
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lieber to pitch the 9th
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a timesaver right there.
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twps - LOL
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good one
(theres a first time for everyone thing)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twmcfs
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aw, come on
you can figure it out
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twmcfs
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
silly girl...
who might mcf be?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you?
maybe the nail polish remover fumes are getting to me
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's gotta be the fumes!
northsider was trying hard to help you….
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha yep
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not use to that s/n
I only use it on this one.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twmcfs
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by northsider on Jun 10, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs