Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 6/11, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 11, 2008 8:16 PM CDT
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ELEVENDY THOUSANDTH POST
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yay!
7-0 at overflow time!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
i love sig
geo is so great.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
thank ya kindly
and GET GIGGLY!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
no
not yet. not until the final out.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
the final
final out… as in the final out of the dream. until then… not doing it. but its been difficult not too! :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
10-0 St Louis
what did I miss—Cory Patterson’s back in the bigs?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
those dirty birds keep winnin ... can't believe they will keep that up
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
Eh.
if you’re going to do, do it now i guess.
where did it get him?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ribs
....definately intentional. No warnings from ump.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
How do I find videos right during the game? I just got home from ANOVA class...
...and want to see Soriano’s injury.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Demp hits McCAnn
in the ribs
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
FC 4-6 retires McCann. Inning over. To the bottom of the 4th, Theriot Lee Ramirez the scheduled hitters.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Brenly's right...
...last night’s warning was bullsh*t, and tonight we have none.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
i know
LAME. if you’re going to warn us when we throw at someone, why not when they do it?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
We don't need to start this. They can do it, they're out of it. We have something to play for.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
Well if we need to retailiate
lets put Wuertz out there to get suspended.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
well
I’m happy to come in with this score. Anyone know what the prognosis for Soriano is? And why put DeRo in left and not Johnson?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
i assumed it was
to keep outfielders ont he bench just incase something else fluky happened.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Left handed batter
and Lou loves Fontenot.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 11, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
verlander AND oswalt
dropped in my fantasy leagues…OT: should i pick them up for free?
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Oswalt..
I would….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
No,
I like what Dempster did.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
how bad did Fonz get HBP?
I'm a good speller, but my typing creates a SERIOUS vacuum. (especially while I'm at work sticking it to the man)
I saw it
it wasn’t good.
"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 11, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Greetings from Mexico
Watching it on ESPN2 in Spanish. Horrible announcers and no Soriano updates. Any news from back home?
Have a nice torta for me
I like Asada and cherizo, (sp)
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Braves seemed to have no problem with what Demp did
they expected it, now its over
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."
Anyone know if Fonz will be ok?
I'm a good speller, but my typing creates a SERIOUS vacuum. (especially while I'm at work sticking it to the man)
no prognosis yet
at hosp for xrays
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
don't know yet.
Soriano is getting X-Rays done.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
the Menards' ground crew inspired bluebythebook with another haiku...
Here comes the ground crew
Smoothing infield, chalk the lines
You save big money
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Escobar takes his time at SS, Theriot safe at 1B despite an infield grounder.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
how the hell did you find that video?
that was . . . interesting
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
it's The Lonely Island guys. Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Shaffer. All 3 are at SNL now.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
if I'm old
you’re no spring chicken, girlie…
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys don't know what old is
ask Al he knows.;-)
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
way to beat it out
infield hit for theriot…or maybe an error, depending
that shortstop took the slowest approach on that ball
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
just got home--where was Fonz hit?
I'm a good speller, but my typing creates a SERIOUS vacuum. (especially while I'm at work sticking it to the man)
Left wrist
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 11, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh my Lord....
I'm a good speller, but my typing creates a SERIOUS vacuum. (especially while I'm at work sticking it to the man)
is it just me
or have the braves just completely melted down in front of us?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
It'd be interesting...
...to see how many comeback wins they have this year, because when they get down, they look totally defeated.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 11, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
i dunno
but they’ve been god awful in 1 run games… something liek 20 straight losses dating back to last year.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
But they look awsome at home...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
not last weekend they didn't
swept by the phillies.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It crossed just a millimeter below the CUBS logo on his chest. Bob thinks it's high.
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Another ump wanting to be the story
tries to get in DLee’s face. I hate that….
by LT on Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It looks to me
like the Baves aren’t even trying.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
OT
5 hrs combined in houston, 5-3 brewers
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
terrible terrible strike.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
I can't believe...
...it’s only the bottom of the 4th. This has been a long game already.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
Not what I'm saying, dude.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 11, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT'S A MEMO...I hope he NEVER EVER gets
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ramirez strikes out, some good breaking stuff from Stockman. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Chip Caray--
Just made comment about the “high grass” in the infield that contributed to Theriot’s infield hit. Guess he didn’t notice the new field.
Is he the biggest tool in pro sports?
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
answer:
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 11, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man, how about a team of
PxP Ken Harrelson
Color Joe Morgan
what a dream team!
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He can be the Keith Olbermann of the broadcast, Sunday Night Football style.
He gets a Special Comment during every broadcast. tonight’s topic: CUBS FANS SUCK. join us tomorrow for tomorrow’s topic: CUBS FANS SUCK….
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I look forward to the segment when he defends Barry Bonds (a la Keith re: Michael Vick)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
we can work brennawoman .....
....into a big helping of chonda
I'm a good speller, but my typing creates a SERIOUS vacuum. (especially while I'm at work sticking it to the man)
Fukudome (hitting .383 at home) watches a wild pitch go all the way to the adboard, Theriot to 2nd.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
i love long ABs
you get more stuff like that!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome pulls a ball out of the ballpark to the corner of Sheffield and Addison, lol. Well foul.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
still
nice to see him going for the long one! :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome walks on a full count. 2 BB today. Runners at 1st and 2nd for Soto with 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Here's a stat
The Brewers have 50 percent of the Cubs losses at home.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 11, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
do what?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I TOTALLY agree w/ you on that one.
April seems like eons ago
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto hits a line drive to LF that Norton lays out for. Nice catch, inning over. Took away 2 RBIs from Geo.
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thanks
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
So, hows soto doing???
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
Next high and tight pitch to a Cub
Trammel throws a bat at the pitcher
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
Well, we can afford to have Trammel suspended
and they’ll stop throwing inside.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
better idea -- next one
and the Cubs pay for season tix and a house in Atlanta for Ronnie Woo
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Now that's payback, but
I don’t condone playing dirty like that.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
interesting is one way to put it
i guess…
i bet we’d get warned THEN.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
The one to Soto
Was a breaking ball that didn’t really break. It was something like 78 on the gun.
But I would like to see what kind of arm Trammel has…
Send a message Alan
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
On my signal, unleash hell!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 11, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Who are you calling meat
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
there's a Chicago Bandits commercial that looks a little like it was made on Windows Movie Maker.....
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
And of course, Norton gets to bat first in the next inning. He promptly bounces out to D-Lee. 1 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Update - D-Lee hit a foul ball
that hit Kasper’s car
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
Apparently Lee hit a foul ball that struck Len's car in the parking lot.
According to the Manager of Special Events and Entertainment
Len: “I THOUGHT he was kidding. I have been promised that he wasn’t. The damage has been termed…not serious.”
Blanco pops out to Lee.
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heh!
gotta love a loose clubhouse, jokes like that don’t happen on uptight teams.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think the clubhouse was involved in that one, but your point holds about the organization as a whole. : )
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He thought it was at first, but was told they're not kidding.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
how many Ks for Demp?
How many pitches?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
i was wondering that myself.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
64 pitches
6 K’s.
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Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
wow.
he’s doing REALLY well. That’s EXCELLENT.
"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 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
OK
One scoreless innings from the Aussie is enough…..we can shell the daylights outta him now : )
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
I wonder what Pat does when he goes away for an inning?
I just find it a little odd. Do other broadcasters do that?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Pee? Eat?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
We all knew
what Harry used to do during his breaks.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
heh-heh-heh-heh-heh...
not that there’s anything WRONG with that…
"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 11, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing like
some quick trips to the “land of sky blue waters..” Our Harry (RIP) did it well.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Jun 11, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I met him at a book signing last year and asked.
He declined to answer. I think he has to potty. The man is as regular as clockwork, must be eating his Kashi.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the thing that really makes you wonder...
...is the insane amount of secrecy about it! Maybe he’s a cyborg and he needs to have his oil changed. Who knows? Feel free to speculate!
I heard something like that too...
Someone asked him and he just shook his head, “like don’t go there”....really weird.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
could it have something to do with his diabetes?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
oh!
i thought we were talking about ron leaving… its been a while since i listened to a whole game on the radio.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
We must find out!
Oh I know. I’ll just ask Blue Mike. He knows everything…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Anyone think
Norton makes that catch because he knew he was leading off next inning?
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
we're thinking he's a selfish hack now?
Eh.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
End 4th inning?
or am i confused?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
got lost
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster's throwing that well.
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even against a bad team
he’s throwing between 10-15 pitches an inning. That’s good. Right? I mean, I’ve had five beers tonight (guests are over) but I’mk ddoing that math right, rightj??
"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 11, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
up to
number six!
"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 11, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate jake the neighborhood guy
but this is the first time i’ve heard him tonight
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
Vinny Del Negro (who?!) is the new Bulls coach. Gail Fischer really wanted you guys to know.
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i can't believe
how quickly the bulls became irrelevant again.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
did he play?
has he ever been on a pro NBA staff?
Who IS this guy?
In stockton we trust?
"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 11, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
suns ass't gm
don’t ask me why i know that
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
NEW PITCHER
LHP Ridgway
Defensive Change
Brandon Jones to LF
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Any chance
Demp goes the 9?
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
not w/such a high score
no point in pitching him so long
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
if he's got a shutout going, why not?
hasn’t thrown many pitches
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
wern't they still talking
about keeping him shortened up? with this being his return to starting and all?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
they were talking about shortening up starters a couple of weeks ago
don’t know if that still applies
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
OT Uggla hits walk-off grand slam REALLY DEEP to left
and this is awesome cuz i HATE the phillies
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Nice
Thanks for the update. I’ve got him at 2B on my roto team.
just picked up cantu
3 homers in two days since i got him – go fish
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
They said, "we have footage of Len's car. Then they showed a picture of a totaled wreck. LOL
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awesome!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't they play a joke like that
during ST on a coach?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
But on that one I think they actually wrecked the guy’s old car and then got him a new one.
i just couldn't remember if it was
this years team or not.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Jones throws a ridiculous rainbow, off-balance jump-shot style, to first but still beats DeRosa. 2 out.
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showed good range, though
especially considering the quad injury
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster strikes out swinging. 1-2-3 5th for Ridgway, very quickly. To the 6th...
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how many walks?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
good
i didn’t think i’d seen any… but you never know!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
at this rate
i want a complete game.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
and really
why the hell NOT?
"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 11, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
They're showing the car now. There's a baseball-sized dent. "When it rains, it's going to gather right there and drip on your head while you're driving." - Bob. lol
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Wonder what kind of car it is...
I could see Len cruising in a V-Dub or maybe a Beemer?
Way back... outta here!!!
MLB Gameday Griping
It kills me how they only show the highlights for runs scored and the BEST defensive plays. I want to see the replays of the Sori HBP and they won’t show that. But should there ever be a play where a someone walks in a run, you’d better believe I’d be able to watch that to my heart’s content.
Dempster, Zambrano, Marquis are 2-3-4 in the NL for run support.
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helps to have the best offense around, doens't it?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Jones strikes out swinging on an elevated 91 mph fastball. 8 Ks for Dempster. To the bottom of the 6th.
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Hard for me to remember when we all cringed when he came in the 9th inning
And some of the cruel ones used to call him “Dumpster”. Good for him. I always remember him being very nice when my little kids asked for an autograph in Mesa last year.
lol,
weren’t they the first to reach 41?
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
funny how that works, isn't it?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster...
74 pitches thru 6. At this rate I wouldn’t mind seeing a complete game or if they wanna save him for down the road bring in lieber to finish it out.
"Go Cubs Go"
or maybe get wuertz in
and see if the guy can throw strikes again, yet
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry to beat an old horse, but does everyone remember how down this board was on Dempster in the rotation before spring training?
I have always like
Dempster and hated it when people called him Dumpster. I wanted him to be able to pitch well this season and am very happy that he is.
I was a supporter.
I thought he could do it the second I found out he was running out that mountain.
"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 11, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone remember if ARam headed right for XRays from the game
...when LaRussa went after his wrist earlier this season?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
Former Cub great Omar Infante takes over for Chipper at 3B.
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surprised cox kept him out there
this long
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
We had him?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
for about 10 secs.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Acquired from Detroit for Jacque Jones, then flipped to Atlanta for Ascanio I believe.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
that sounds about right
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
The full trade was
Braves get:
LHP Will Ohman
IF Omar Infante
Cubs get:
RHP Jose Ascanio
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I thought we sent a pitcher to Atlanta too
But the name is escaping me right now.
Yellow is my new favorite colour
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Look how it shines for you...and all the things you do....
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Coldplay?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Yeah, I like that one too...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
yellow?
i’m missing something
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Miss it no more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIP7a9Z-YBM
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
LOL
That was so f’ng insane it was funny!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
oh.
i like her. its nice to see a pretty girl be a sports fan and be accepted for it… its a little hit or miss sometimes. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure that's not why most guys "accept" her....unfortunately.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
no.
but as a female sports fan you notice that lots of women sportscasters end up just being either pretty or just being a fan whose okay to look at… she’s both.
and she is pretty.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
But at least
she would have none of whatever Joba’s selling.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Ridgway was literally falling off the mound to the third base side when he delivered that.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Tottoko Hamtaro!
Hashire- Tottoko Hamtaro-
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Hamtaro is the name of the hamster in the image.
It’s a Japanese cartoon series. I used to have a freaking sweet keychain of Hamtaro wearing a Gozira costume. I still have it, but the little metal loop in the top that attached to the keyring fell off.
Here is the official website...
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sneaky power was something that Len said about Fontenot after one of his home runs.
It’s a running gag around here – we refer to him as a hamster because of his hair, and so I appropriated Hamtaru as Fontenot’s stand-in.
Just heard Dome hit 3 run homer
Is that true? Dome threw his bat after the swing?
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
he did the bat flip
it cartwheeled to the ground. was pretty cool.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
He flipped it
Not really a throw, just flipped it over his right shoulder.
It's the good sign for him to getting better
He need to do it in other ballparks
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome sama
flipped his bat as usual
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry to bring this up but.....
anyone else find it ironic that the day that Pujols goes on the DL one of our stars gets plunked on the wrist? Hopefully nothing comes of it like with what happened to ARam but that just hit me.
"Go Cubs Go"
MDBNIU is a
pimple on the ass of society.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Those make it very uncomforatable to sit in metal folding chairs.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee drops a line drive into LF that Jones chest-blocks (to use Len's term). Runner on w/2 out.
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Haha. Chest block. Len's awesome.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jun 11, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we get a starter through 7?
it’s been awhile.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
Marmol will come in to throw the last pitch of the inning.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
If true, I want that man to be the owner
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."
CG?
Why not?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Well, one reason is it's 7-0, why risk an injury to Demp leaving him out there when you don't have to.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Not a very good reason to risk an injury when you're trying to win a WS, IMO.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
2nd out?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
if my questions get on y our nerves
i can stop. :-)
thanks though seriously for the pxp. you’ve been great.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Francouer drives one all the way to the wall in left-center, a runner in scoring position for the first time with 2 outs in the 7th.
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well
he’s probably out for a week, if not 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 11, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Minimally displaced fracture in the fourth metacarpal in the left hand (toward the pinky) for Soriano. Don't know how long he'll be out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Noun 1. displaced fracture
fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another.
that doesn’t sound good by definition
by Scrapptastic on Jun 11, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Last time
He was on the DL the Cubs kept on winning; hopefully he won’t, but I won’t panic if he does.
by NWIowaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Just joining in - once again you guys started without me :-(
Major bummer about Soriano.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 11, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
broken knuckle?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
What?
Anyone else notice on ESPN, here in the top of the 7th, they had a graphic on the screen comparing the two starting pitchers, and showed Dempster’s line, but they had 1 ER showing! I thought I missed an ATL score while fixing a sandwich, but it was still 7-0. I am sure it was a typo, but still odd how the grand magnate which is ESPN would make a mistake like that.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
the guys in the truck
make mistakes all the time… also they broadcast on a delay, so maybe it just hasn’t been shown to us yet.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty simple, actually - someone made a typo.
We have a (much less fancy) version of the same software and hardware they use for their CGs – character generator – where I work at, and I assure you that keeping that thing updated live and doing as much with it as they do has to be a real involved effort. You make mistakes when you do TV live.
So is it outsourced news, (oversimplified generalization)?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Corky Miller, the crappiest player in the MLB, hits a HR.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
I loved him in Life Goes On
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
Wow
That gets my vote for one of the Top 10 funniest posts i have read this season. Well done, sir. I just part of my fried spam sandwich on my laptop screen. That, in and of itself, is funny as well.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
The fact that you took the time to fry your spam makes me wish I had fried spam to spit on a piece of technology
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
unless felix is going to stay for the long haul
he can’t come up yet, he’s out of options.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Options are a yearly thing...
he can go up and down between AAA and the majors for the rest of this year
He can come
up and go back down as many times as they want to do that. The option is for the whole season.
Ah
i didn’t know that
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou is an offense minded Manager
Hoffpauer
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
by Cub Fan Mike on Jun 11, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou said they were bringing him up anyways
for interleague. Also said he was considering moving Dome to the 2 hole, and TheRiot to 9th.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Theree is something about the 7th
that brings out the worst in out pitchers
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
I love Soriano
Anyone know how long he would be projected to be out?
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
Well
Early word is at least 6 weeks.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
from who?
"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 11, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been looking at
Common recovery time for metacarpal fractures and its anywhere from 4-8 weeks
Murtons a better LF'er than Micah. I wouldn't mind E-Patt. He could lead off.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
Dempster strikes him out to end the top of the 7th.
Singer: Former Bears K Kevin Butler
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Anybody
got a pitch count?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
i thik he might be done
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
and every cubs fan who
rejoiced about pujols going down just got karma’d by the baseball gods. ::sigh::
not that many of us here did, but someone somewhere must’ve.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn
Call up Murton?
to do what?
he’s a first-baseman.
"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 11, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
and he was already coming up
patterson? murton? i dunno.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
UGH!
Eric Patterson should be called up, IMO. Not Murton.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
We have 13 pitchers.
We could afford to call up both. That said, Murton is a real left fielder who gets on base.
Former White Sox
Royce Ring pifching
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
6 weeks they said on ESPn til Sori gets back
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."
get a LF now?
hmm, this is a tough situation
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
There are plenty of things the Cubs can do.
Murton, Hoffpauir, move DeRosa to left and use Fontenot/Cedeno at second.
As long as Lee, Ram, and Soto hit, we'll be fine with that move
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to see Red
get a chance
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
I don't see anything less than 4 weeks on these sites for Soriano's injury.
Great play by Royce ring. Dove backwards and caught it, threw from his knees to nab Soto.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Here's what a displaced 4th (and 5th) metacarpal looks like.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I don't mean to bitch but....
why is karma so vicious with the Cubs? How about a break, sometime?
Ok, I got it out of my system. Thanks for listening.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 11, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
well
we’re in first place. Our karma can’t be THAT bad.
"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 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Happens to everyone.
Good teams work through it.
by louslovechild on Jun 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatta Play!!!
Also, Whatta Moustache!!!
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
That would be smart...
...although Theriot might lead off as well. Spitballing here:
Theriot
Dome
Lee
Ramirez
Hoffpauir
Soto
DeRosa
Edmonds/Johnson
dero
did very well in the two-spot the other day.
"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 11, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
or patterson or theriot or johnson or everyone
at some point. back to musical lineups again.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Prediction time
With the injury of one of the star players on a first place team with the best record in baseball, the lead story on Sportscenter tonight will be 20 minute special-interest piece on how life has changed for Joba Chamberlain since becoming a starter for the Yankees. This will be followed by the replaying of Sunday Conversations with Joba’s pet goldfish and his thoughts on his master’s move.
And then the Yankee and Red Sox highlights, of course, and one more 40 minute in-depth analysis on the Celtics-Lakers series by Stephen A. Smith.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
DOUBLE PLAY!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Confession
Dear Lord, I am sorry for all the times last year I called Ryan Dempster “Ryan Dumpster”.
What a pleasant surprise this has been.
Good luck Sori, get well soon and we’ll need you back rested and ready to catch fire.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
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