Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Rays, Tuesday 6/17, 6:10 CT

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 17, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

would like to be a fly on the wall for that...

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well cardinals lose

no damage done..

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

This is where I miss Soriano :(

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

best news of the night

by JB 23 on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Thank God.

We’ll get ‘em tomorrow.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No damage?

This game was HANDED to the Rays. Reed makes the 3rd out trying to steal 3rd…and bunts with 2 outs in the 9th with the tying run on 3rd.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno about handed

and the execution of that last play wasn’t good, but I don’t think we handed it to them.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

true a shitty loss

but we don’t lose a game in standings

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we don't gain one, either

and lose a game to Milwaukee

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome to the Neifi Perez Hall of Stupid, Reed Johnson.

"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 17, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the 7th was worse than the 9th, though

wft was he doing trying to steal 3rd

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He had a really bad game mentally.

A couple of hits still, but wow.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wtf just happened??

was it a squeeze or what?

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He was trying to bunt for a hit. I'm serious.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bad idea...but Longoria made an incredible play to get him at first..

by JB 23 on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was an awful bunt...

...and Longoria had him beat by a few steps, as I recall. It’s hard to be sure with the large amount of boiling blood I’m dealing with, though.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

one and a half, I think.

a softer bunt means he’s safe. Interesting idea, bad execution.

"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 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bad idea MY ASS

a great fricken play ended the game

I hate who won, but an AWESOME ending

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bunt for a hit

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, a squeeze with two outs.

The HELL.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Troy Percival: "Thank you, Reed! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! kisses feet ohthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou"

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

KC wins

so we’re ok

""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 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Reed's stupidity handed the Rays this game...twice

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 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That was the stupidest thing I've seen all year.

What a fucking dumbass.

"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 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well atleast it wasn't as bad as last season

when we lost a game because Marmol (pre current Marmol) hit the batter in the foot with the bases loaded to lose the game

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reed and Cotts better find a cab back to the hotel tonight

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ease up on RJ.

Only the PERFECT play by the rookie 3b Longoria was going to get him out….I am ok with it.

by BartlettBob on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I am too

the attempt to steal 3rd, I am not ok with

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your a fan of the 2 out 9th inning bunt after a walk?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love your images.

ha ha ha.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure....I bet 6 out of 10 times thats a hit and 2 out of 10 times its an error on the 3b throwing it down the 1b line.

by BartlettBob on Jun 17, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So Reed's and Nefi's bunts were those unfortunate 1 out of 10 huh?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Neifi was the tying run, though -- bit different

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is not a fair comparison.

Neifi can do whatever he wants. I mean, he’s Neifi Perez

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

with the N

to the E
to the I
to the FI!

"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 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

point taken

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Besides, comparing someone to Neifi is unfair

It’s like comparing someone to Saddam Hussein.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not different enough for me...

to say bunting with 2 outs in the 9th inning of a game is a good idea. Sorry…Bobby and I will have to just disagree about that little tactical baseball maneuver.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

definitely unexpected play

but with 2 outs… man. what a way to end it.

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

great play

great ending…...Cubs are best in the ML, were OK

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah they just showed the play on BBTN

VERY CLOSE with a great play by both 3rd and 1st … crazy.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well that aws a weird ending.

i guess that was unexpected, but wow.just wow.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Reed runs us out of one inning, and bunts to end the game.

ASSCLOWN.

"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 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BREAKING NEWS: Reed Johnson sent back to A ball

Lou Pinella treated for a stroke.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Please no!

We need Lou.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lou didnt have his best game tonight either

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice one, Reed.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Lets calm down people. The D Rays got the best of us. These kind of games happen and RJ just had a bad night. Remember Theroit’s bad game?

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

which one?

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beat me to it.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which 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 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Theo ne where he had two errors.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

which one?

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

D----it, beat me again!

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

against the Dodgers.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

which...

never mind…

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was in the 4 game series

Look it up. I do remember he had two errors.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude he's makin a point about theriots

awful defense.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yabbut,

On a night when you can’t get much offense going, those little things make all the difference. You’ve gotta execute. These were mental mistakes.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

errors are one thing, stupid baseball is another

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 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember his bad season, even if nobody else does.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK...

What about Soriano messing up on the fly ball against the Cards and costing the Cubs a run.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There is a difference between required mistakes and optional mistakes.

Guys will strike out. Guys will muff balls. It happens.

But you don’t HAVE to steal bases. You don’t HAVE to bunt. If you take the initative to do something stupid when you have other choices, that’s the worst.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

/clappity clappity, in a sustained fashion

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it was a good bunt

ON GRASS, on grass the Cubs and Rays are tied

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um...

They weren’t playing on grass. And Reed Johnson, who played on artificial turf FOR YEARS, should have realized that.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On grass, the Cubs and Rays are in the dugout eating Cheetos

watching Dude Where’s My Car.

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 17, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Johnson played in Toronto...

...and so he knows the difference between turf and grass, and he knows which they have in the Trop. Your point?

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by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

my point stands

i made it already

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't matter

Whatever costs the team runs is called bad baseball. Whether they are errors or even failed bunt hits.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ummm

OK, so the 73% of the time the Cubs dont get a hit…...ITS BAD BASEBALL. Agggh NO

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm talking about errors, not strike outs or not going a hit

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"whatever costs the team runs is called bad baseball"

when the dont get a hit….its costing them runs….

Am I nitpicking YES, am I right, YES

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I should have clarified what I said

I should have said giving the extra out or miscues is why the cubs lost the game. RJ getting caught at third and Cott’s error.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

completly agree

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sometimes I am blunt on my statement

The train of thought is there, but I don’t put in the right words.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll give Reed a pass for what he's done for us this year, but....

I am really interested to hear if Lou falls on the sword for him tonight…I gotta wonder if either of his two “interesting” decisions tonight were called from the dugout.

by VolPowers on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sigh

We’ll get them tomorrow—but just wow.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Actual photo of Lou and Reed from locker room:

"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 17, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LMAO

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't believe it

Lou would also be holding him by another area of his body (hint hint his last name hint hint)

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

his fingers?

his hair?

I don’t get it. Like, really…

"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 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Daddy, where's my "Piniella"?

Kidding

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think that's a tendon in your knee.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

show me where the bad man

bunted to you…

"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 17, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lmao

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

daddy my wuertz isnt working

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was to far..

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HA HA HA!

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would you quit calling Dan Plesac quirky?

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

His eyebrow is certainly quirky.

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 17, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Daddy my Cotts isn't working!

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Eh. It's been done.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha. Had to get a reaction of of someone.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

my hoffpauir aint showing any power!

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm scratching my edmonds

on that one.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, lay off Edmonds, he had a good AB!

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So did Fukudome

and I ain’t touchin’ that one.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

honey, don't pick at your petrick!

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wheres my ceda?

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol, okay, this is the best one. Well played.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol thank you thank you

i aim to please!

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

reed needs to swing his johnson better

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

during games

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i mean the bat!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

twss

But you should’ve quit while you were ahead…

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

im done

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by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

at least you're not a tabula

Derosa.

"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 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or a flippin' fly ball

that would have tied the game

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

where do you want to fukudome?

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

booooooooooooooo

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you really

went there…

I oughta murtonize ya!

"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 17, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like you

boys shouldn’t be allowed to play in here after the games. Wow!!!! ;-)

by sue369 on Jun 18, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright. That's that.

sigh See you all tomorrow. Hopefully we’ve gotten some rest and things go a little better then. Night.

by slcathena on Jun 17, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Methinks thats a play if it works

you’re a genius, and if it doesn’t you’re killed for it. ::shrug:: It was worth a shot, i guess.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but I think the risk-to-reward odds were too long.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm not saying it was the perfect play

or anything, but if it works we’re in love w/ reed again and if not then we get this discussion.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True. And it is the recklessness that we all love.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Point taken.

Still though, I can’t speak for everyone else but I know even if it’d been successful I would have been like BUNT?! Because that only means he’ll do it again…and again…

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather he takes his chances swinging away, or at least, taking some pitches against the wild Percival.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

taking pitches would have been nice.

he wanted to catch them back on their heels.

"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 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but it seemed someone (Longoria) was ready for it anyway.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually

I think it was an amazing play - by Longoria - and at least part of the time, he flings that ball into the stands.

"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 17, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the PICK at first base

was incredible too.

Tip your cap, sometimes the other guy makes a good play too

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thank you

my point…..bunt was good, play at 3rd was GREAT, play at 1B was lucky and nice

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It makes it easier for them, when you hand them the ball.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 17, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BINGO.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 17, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is the correct call in this situation...

IMHO.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bottom line is

RJ had a bad game, probably his worse, but it happens. I’m not going to blame the loss completely on RJ, but I do blame it on Cotts misplay.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's true

with Cotts not throwing that ball away, the third run doesn’t score (probably) and it’s already tied—and Reed’s bunting for the win. :D

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And still making a mistake.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sure, but

at that point, it doesn’t end the game, is all.

"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 17, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes...so instead of a dumb move to end the game...

it a dumb move to extend it. Meh.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and becomes

more or less, a footnote.

"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 17, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't stand Hoffpauir. He makes some face everytime he swings and misses. Which is a lot

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was surprised to see him in

actually. I’d have rather had Wonder Hamster in than Hoff.

"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 17, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes...the chances of Joe Dirt putting the ball IN PLAY....

were far greater than Hoffs.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joe Dirt?

that’s freakin’ amazing. And perfect. I think we need another picture.

"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 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm too angry right now...

maybe tomorrow.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good lord

don’t Photoshop angry. That just leads to bad things.

"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 17, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same. Better chance of making contact over the AAAA player.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jun 17, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow...what a game!! The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Great game!!! Well, good game, we lost.
The Good: We waited out Kasmir, got their best pitcher out early. Demp looked like he was feeling our wonderful ‘off’ day travel, didn’t have his best and kept us in the game. The ninth inning, tie game if not for a rookie 3B making a great play. AND, the Rays know they are playing a superior team.

The Bad: RJ’s totally brainless steal attempt, 2 out, 3 and 1 count to Theriot. What WERE you thinking?

The Ugly: Neil Cotts. The most brainless play I have seen this team make. I hope Lou uses the foot as an excuse to DL him until he can figure out how to play baseball. He is the losing pitcher and should get 2 L’s just for that play.

by crazymountain on Jun 17, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lost in all this is another strong outing from Dempster.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

strong....in terms of runs yes

but it was a strenuous outing….not as strenuous as Kazmir…..

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jun 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The pitch count got to him, but he got out of trouble when he had to.

5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO, 1 HR

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was tanked from the trip. He just LOOKED tired

as, I’m sure, the whole team was. But he is tough, he kept them down, one mistake to Cliff. I think putting him in the rotation is a move that will be THE one definitive move this team can point to for this years success. The complete melt-down of expected 15 win Rich Hill (Ankiel?) has been wiped out by Demp’s pitching. Signing Kosuke is a close second, since he has taught the whole team patience at the plate. But, without Demp’s pitching, we aren’t even close to being in first.

by crazymountain on Jun 17, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you know, something to keep in mind

last year, this loss DEVASTATES us. (I’ve spelled that right, right?) We’d see this as a terrible omen for the future. Another bad Cubbie loss.

This year, we’re pissed because we expect to win.

At least there’s 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 17, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

great point....spot on

by JB 23 on Jun 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey this date last year we were SWAMPED by the Padres

I remember that because that was my first game at Wrigley ever..

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And we can't always in. We want to, but we can't.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, but the pisser is...

we should have won this one...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we should've at least tied it up

or could’ve.

as much as i don’t particularly like the squeeze play if hoff doesn’t get overmatched and someone who can handle a mid 90s fastball is at bat it doesn’t matter. Completely overmatched.

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So true, drew....

Tonight there were two lapses in fundamentals, not counting Hoff’s at bat. Kinda reminds me of the Baker boys teams…..but I think tonight also showed that we ARE the best team in baseball. Quit is a word that doesn’t exist. The Rays KNOW they should have lost this one. And, the Cubs have great talent at most positions. That Cubbie swagger Lou talked about developing last year? Cubs have it…...

by crazymountain on Jun 17, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Old Cedeno

One can see why the Rays gave Longorria the Franklin mint this spring. He is fantastic. Great try by Reed. It was the right play. I agree the big AB was Hoff-power.

Right now, Hoffpower & Cedeno have both turned back into pumpkins.

Onedec has not hit in six weeks – he is now CEDENO.

I think we’ll win one of the next two and come home w/a .500 road trip.

by The E-Man on Jun 17, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Did Reed read this before the game?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

classic

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jun 17, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must have! Even a 1st year little leaguer knows

not to try to steal third when you are already in scoring position and your 2 hitter has a 3 – 1 count on him. IF Theriot saw him going and wasn’t actually stunned into not swinging, he should have swung at that pitch. PERIOD.

by crazymountain on Jun 17, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You forgot

Dr. Joe Morgan

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shitpile of a game. Demp should be th only guy not hangng his head.

Let’s get ‘em tomorrow.

"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 17, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

At least we have Z on the mound tomorrow

you gotta think we’re gonna win that one :-)

Lets get ‘em tomorrow!

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The thing that is different about this team

From last years team is that they don’t dwell on bad losses. I remember last year once they loss in bad fashion, they would go on a cold streak.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

True statement...

they still haven’t lost more than 2 in a row this year. Amazing.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm out, yo.

see you guys tomorrow!

"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 17, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Right on Drew....

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just showed the replay on BBTN

Reed was out by at least four steps.

No point saying much more about it now, though.

Night.

by cocknfire on Jun 17, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Cubs are going against a mediocre pitcher tommorow

Let’s hope he doesn’t pitch like a Cy Young tomorrow.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 17, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Has the squeeze play EVER worked?

It definitely isn’t a very high percentage play that I know of… Anyone know?

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not with 2 outs...

by GoCubbies34 on Jun 17, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since 1954 it's worked 586 times out of 1152.

Data is missing for some seasons, particularly 1999.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Should clarify - with two outs.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 17, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow that is higher % than I would guessed

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But isn't that not a squeeze play?

Just a bunt to get on base… According to the great baseball for dummies…

“The squeeze play is a sacrifice bunt with a runner on third base.”

You don’t sacrifice bunt with 2 outs, you bunt to get on base. Although I’m just talking semantics here.

by GoCubbies34 on Jun 18, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boy, HD is really not kind to these two on Comcast Sports Night.

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by northsider on Jun 17, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I just saw the video on MLB Gameday.....ummm....

...please don’t bunt again with 2 outs, not even if your name is Neifi…

by DudeVf11 on Jun 17, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay I'm wiped out

I’m off. See y’all for the game tomorrow!!

Go get ‘em, Z!!

Restraining the urge to get giggly....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 17, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I used to play Intelivision Baseball decades ago...

...and their programming did not match the rules of the game exactly, e.g., you could advance runners home on foul balls so long as they made it home before the ball disappeared. I would steal first and second with strikes 1&2 and then score by mastering the foul bunt …it drove my friends crazy. Watching Johnson be out by a mile and the rays celebrating reminded me of how my friends reacted the few times that they defeated my Intelivision strategery.

by DudeVf11 on Jun 17, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

tough loss..

if only hoffpauir could hit the ball…

no worries though… cards lost, so we’re good..

by ThisIsResolute on Jun 17, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Did Johnson have anything to say after the game?

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ya hoffpauir really shouldn't have pinch hit in that situation

I would have rather seen Edmonds pinch hit at the time where hoffpauir was used. I don’t know what the obsession with hoffpauir is, he really isn’t that good nor does he have the potential to be on this team in the future. He had a good spring yes, but lets put someone up there in that situation who can hit a 93 mph fastball down the middle.

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 18, 2008 12:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs