Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 6/11, 7:05 CT
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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.
by dtpollitt on
Jun 11, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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Teixeira strikes out swinging. 2 out.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:18 PM CDT
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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
by CubbyBlues on
Jun 11, 2008 8:18 PM CDT
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i love sig
geo is so great.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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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
by CubbyBlues on
Jun 11, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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no
not yet. not until the final out.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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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
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yeah.... don't think that was an accident....
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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that's not a game I want to play at all. :(
by slcathena on
Jun 11, 2008 8:20 PM CDT
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yeah, it can get out of hand too quickly
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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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
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those dirty birds keep winnin ... can't believe they will keep that up
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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McCann HBP on a fastball. Runner at 1st.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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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
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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
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McCann hit.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on
Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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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.
by dtpollitt on
Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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Demp hits McCAnn
in the ribs
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on
Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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FC 4-6 retires McCann. Inning over. To the bottom of the 4th, Theriot Lee Ramirez the scheduled hitters.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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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
by carmen_fanzone on
Jun 11, 2008 8:20 PM CDT
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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
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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
by ARAM FOR MVP on
Jun 11, 2008 8:20 PM CDT
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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
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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
by drewishdrewid on
Jun 11, 2008 8:20 PM CDT
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No word on Sori yet.
He’s at the hospital for x-rays
by slcathena on
Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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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
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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
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Tigers beat White Sox 5-1
Verlander pitched a complete game
by lindz221 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:20 PM CDT
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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
by CubbyBlues on
Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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Oswalt..
I would….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
Jun 11, 2008 8:22 PM CDT
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No,
I like what Dempster did.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
by Unique on
Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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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)
by cubfever7 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:22 PM CDT
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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
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Greetings from Mexico
Watching it on ESPN2 in Spanish. Horrible announcers and no Soriano updates. Any news from back home?
by chilango2 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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where in Mexico?
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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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
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Tacos al pastor
are on the agenda as soon as the game’s in the bag.
by chilango2 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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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."
by DC Cubbie on
Jun 11, 2008 8:22 PM CDT
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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)
by cubfever7 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:22 PM CDT
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no prognosis yet
at hosp for xrays
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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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)!
by Unique on
Jun 11, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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the Menards' ground crew inspired bluebythebook with another haiku...
Here comes the ground crew
Smoothing infield, chalk the lines
You save big money
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:22 PM CDT
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nice throw.... LOL
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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Escobar takes his time at SS, Theriot safe at 1B despite an infield grounder.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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Double-clutched, Theriot burnin' the whole way there.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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how the hell did you find that video?
that was . . . interesting
by Shanghai Badger on
Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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it's The Lonely Island guys. Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Shaffer. All 3 are at SNL now.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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if I'm old
you’re no spring chicken, girlie…
by Shanghai Badger on
Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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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
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I'm flagging your comment so Al will see it
lol
by LT on
Jun 11, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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lol!
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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way to beat it out
infield hit for theriot…or maybe an error, depending
by PrincetonCubs on
Jun 11, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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that shortstop took the slowest approach on that ball
by PrincetonCubs on
Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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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)
by cubfever7 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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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
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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)
by cubfever7 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:25 PM CDT
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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
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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
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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
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But they look awsome at home...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
Jun 11, 2008 8:25 PM CDT
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not last weekend they didn't
swept by the phillies.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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Lee takes a breaking ball strike 3. 1 out.
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Jun 11, 2008 8:25 PM CDT
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It crossed just a millimeter below the CUBS logo on his chest. Bob thinks it's high.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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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
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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
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Jun 11, 2008 8:25 PM CDT
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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
by CubbyBlues on
Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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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
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Jun 11, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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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
by carmen_fanzone on
Jun 11, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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Memo to Lou:
stop scoring runs already, the damn game is too long
by JFCubFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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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
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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.
by dtpollitt on
Jun 11, 2008 8:29 PM CDT
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Ramirez strikes out, some good breaking stuff from Stockman. 2 out.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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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.
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Jun 11, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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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
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answer:
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Jun 11, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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Oh man, how about a team of
PxP Ken Harrelson
Color Joe Morgan
what a dream team!
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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Can we work Marty Brennaman into that booth?
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Jun 11, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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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….
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:32 PM CDT
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I look forward to the segment when he defends Barry Bonds (a la Keith re: Michael Vick)
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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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)
by cubfever7 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:35 PM CDT
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Not by a longshot
Brenneman and Hawk come to mind
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Jun 11, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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Fukudome (hitting .383 at home) watches a wild pitch go all the way to the adboard, Theriot to 2nd.
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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:29 PM CDT
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i love long ABs
you get more stuff like that!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:29 PM CDT
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Fukudome pulls a ball out of the ballpark to the corner of Sheffield and Addison, lol. Well foul.
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by northsider on
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still
nice to see him going for the long one! :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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BB
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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Fukudome walks on a full count. 2 BB today. Runners at 1st and 2nd for Soto with 2 out.
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by northsider on
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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
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do what?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:32 PM CDT
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those games seem like they were
in a galaxy, a long, long time ago.
by JFCubFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:35 PM CDT
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I TOTALLY agree w/ you on that one.
April seems like eons ago
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Jun 11, 2008 8:36 PM CDT
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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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by northsider on
Jun 11, 2008 8:33 PM CDT
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thanks
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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nice catch...... darn it
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on
Jun 11, 2008 8:33 PM CDT
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So, hows soto doing???
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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
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That's an interesting approach...
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Jun 11, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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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
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better idea -- next one
and the Cubs pay for season tix and a house in Atlanta for Ronnie Woo
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Jun 11, 2008 8:35 PM CDT
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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
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interesting is one way to put it
i guess…
i bet we’d get warned THEN.
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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…
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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
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Announce your presence with authority
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On my signal, unleash hell!
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by carmen_fanzone on
Jun 11, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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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
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there's a Chicago Bandits commercial that looks a little like it was made on Windows Movie Maker.....
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And of course, Norton gets to bat first in the next inning. He promptly bounces out to D-Lee. 1 out.
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Jun 11, 2008 8:36 PM CDT
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Update - D-Lee hit a foul ball
that hit Kasper’s car
by Shanghai Badger on
Jun 11, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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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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Jun 11, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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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
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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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Jun 11, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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Wait sooo
it wasn’t a joke right?
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on
Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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Not according to Len
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Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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He thought it was at first, but was told they're not kidding.
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how many Ks for Demp?
How many pitches?
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by drewishdrewid on
Jun 11, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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i was wondering that myself.
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He's had 5 K's. And he's only given up a couple of hits.
Hopefully, I don’t jinx anything.
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64 pitches
6 K’s.
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Jun 11, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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wow.
he’s doing REALLY well. That’s EXCELLENT.
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Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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OK
One scoreless innings from the Aussie is enough…..we can shell the daylights outta him now : )
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Braves PH: Jones (LH)
Bullpen: 40 Jeff Ridgway LHP
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I wonder what Pat does when he goes away for an inning?
I just find it a little odd. Do other broadcasters do that?
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Jun 11, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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Pee? Eat?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
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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
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Jun 11, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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heh-heh-heh-heh-heh...
not that there’s anything WRONG with that…
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Nothing like
some quick trips to the “land of sky blue waters..” Our Harry (RIP) did it well.
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Jun 11, 2008 8:44 PM CDT
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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.
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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!
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Jun 11, 2008 8:43 PM CDT
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I heard something like that too...
Someone asked him and he just shook his head, “like don’t go there”....really weird.
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by Bump Bailey on
Jun 11, 2008 8:45 PM CDT
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could it have something to do with his diabetes?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:46 PM CDT
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that's Ron
I don’t think Pat has it
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Jun 11, 2008 8:46 PM CDT
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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
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This is the sort of thing Al needs to be asking Deep Goat about!
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We must find out!
Oh I know. I’ll just ask Blue Mike. He knows everything…
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Jun 11, 2008 8:48 PM CDT
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Anyone think
Norton makes that catch because he knew he was leading off next inning?
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by sweetswinger on
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we're thinking he's a selfish hack now?
Eh.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jun 11, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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Jones strikes out called from Dempster. 3 out.
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by northsider on
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End 4th inning?
or am i confused?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on
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thanks
got lost
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MEMO to CSN: Get a camera outside by Len's car!!!!!
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by northsider on
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Dempster throwing that good or Braves that bad?
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I'll take either.
Although the former is preferable.
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Dempster's throwing that well.
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by Unique on
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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??
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up to
number six!
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by drewishdrewid on
Jun 11, 2008 8:59 PM CDT
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I hate jake the neighborhood guy
but this is the first time i’ve heard him tonight
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Ahhh don't remind me
I heard him a couple times early on. So bad.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
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Jun 11, 2008 8:43 PM CDT
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Vinny Del Negro (who?!) is the new Bulls coach. Gail Fischer really wanted you guys to know.
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The cheapest guy available.
Never been a coach in the NBA before. Not even an assistant.
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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
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did he play?
has he ever been on a pro NBA staff?
Who IS this guy?
In stockton we trust?
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by drewishdrewid on
Jun 11, 2008 9:00 PM CDT
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He was a player
in the NBA for 12 years. He was an assisant GM to Kerr I think.
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Jun 11, 2008 9:02 PM CDT
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suns ass't gm
don’t ask me why i know that
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Not much else to choose from.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
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NEW PITCHER
LHP Ridgway
Defensive Change
Brandon Jones to LF
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Any chance
Demp goes the 9?
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by Aussie Cub on
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not w/such a high score
no point in pitching him so long
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by CubbyBlues on
Jun 11, 2008 8:43 PM CDT
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if he's got a shutout going, why not?
hasn’t thrown many pitches
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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
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they were talking about shortening up starters a couple of weeks ago
don’t know if that still applies
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OT Uggla hits walk-off grand slam REALLY DEEP to left
and this is awesome cuz i HATE the phillies
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Nice
Thanks for the update. I’ve got him at 2B on my roto team.
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just picked up cantu
3 homers in two days since i got him – go fish
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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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didn't they play a joke like that
during ST on a coach?
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Yeah
But on that one I think they actually wrecked the guy’s old car and then got him a new one.
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i just couldn't remember if it was
this years team or not.
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I would have gone with this picture:
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I like
that old car is worth money!
by Shanghai Badger on
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Edmonds strikes out to start the inning.
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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
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true
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Dempster strikes out swinging. 1-2-3 5th for Ridgway, very quickly. To the 6th...
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how many pitches for Dempster tonight?
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how many walks?
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good
i didn’t think i’d seen any… but you never know!
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if he could go 8 that would be a bonus
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
by MiCubsFan on
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at this rate
i want a complete game.
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by Unique on
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and really
why the hell NOT?
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Escobar flies out to Edmonds, 1 out.
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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!!!
by Chubby Hugs on
Jun 11, 2008 8:49 PM CDT
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Purple PT Crusier perhaps? ;)
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Ron Santos is a chevy tahow (SP?)
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Tahoe. I think Lou's is too.
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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.
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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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Johnston strikes out. 2 out.
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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.
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cubs will be first team to reach 42
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lol,
weren’t they the first to reach 41?
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by Unique on
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funny how that works, isn't it?
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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"
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or maybe get wuertz in
and see if the guy can throw strikes again, yet
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If Demp runs into trouble, I think I'd bring in Wuertz.
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by northsider on
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Sorry to beat an old horse, but does everyone remember how down this board was on Dempster in the rotation before spring training?
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I totally admit how wrong I was.
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Many of us were. That’s why we’re online and Lou’s in the dugout
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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.
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I was a supporter.
I thought he could do it the second I found out he was running out that mountain.
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Does anyone remember if ARam headed right for XRays from the game
...when LaRussa went after his wrist earlier this season?
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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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We had him?
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for about 10 secs.
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Acquired from Detroit for Jacque Jones, then flipped to Atlanta for Ascanio I believe.
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that sounds about right
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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.


