Open Thread: Cubs vs. Rays, Wednesday 6/18, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 18, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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PrintChicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays, Jun 18, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
Alfonso Soriano wants to be back in time for the All-Star Game, where he is likely to be voted a starter (he's way ahead in the voting). He's been a quick healer in the past, although this injury is a bit different.
Now go get those Rays, who are one win shy of tying their franchise record for most wins by the All-Star break (and we're still almost a month away from there). Keep 'em there till Friday.
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Neither of tonight's pitchers has ever faced the other team -- Andy Sonnanstine wasn't in the major leagues when the Cubs faced the then-Devil Rays in 2003, and Z didn't pitch in that series. This may be a good time to get to Sonnanstine, as he hasn't gone more than five innings in any of his last four starts, and Z, after a shaky start in LA on June 7, threw well in his last outing at Wrigley Field last Thursday.
Today's game should be available everywhere. If you don't have WGN, you can see it on ESPN (the ESPN feed will probably be blacked out in the Chicago and Tampa markets). Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment threads will post at 7:15 pm and 8:15 pm CT (and maybe more threads if the game goes long and I happen to be at the computer).
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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First Post!...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Now that's
doin’ it with STYLE, SWL!
"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young
If Reed beats it out or the throw goes up the line
we’re having a different discussion.
I love that we are taking these chances (although I would have done it after after a strike was thrown). I don’t think anyone was expecting the bunt.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
facepalm...
What the heck kind of defense is that? The decision to bunt with 2 outs in the last inning of a game your losing is dumb.
If there wasn’t an owl living in my toilet, I could sit down when I use it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, and the conversation would've been...
Why does our pitcher have to hit?!
Don’t know if was covered during the game or not, but if we would’ve tied it up, the pitcher would’ve hit for the rest of the game, because Blanco was pulled for Edmonds.
"Whoever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" - Frank Chance
His numbers look A LOT less imposing than Kazmir's.
He finished last season with a 5.85/1.355/.293 (ERA/WHIP/BAA) for an ERA+ of 77. In addition to the numbers Al provides above, he currently has a BAA of .302 and an ERA+ of 85. Let’s hope the Cubs’ bats find something to feast on – especially after last night’s skimpy offerings.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
help me out...
I’m new to most of these advanced stats- what’s an ERA+?
As I understand it...
...ERA+ basically tells you where the pitcher falls in terms of league average. 100 = exactly league average, so any ERA+ above 100 makes that pitcher above average (the more, the better, obviously) and any ERA below 100 makes him below average.
I should probably make clear that I’m NOT a sabremagician, so if any of the more stats-minded folk out there want to clarify my explanation, please feel free.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Aggressive Against Sonnanstine
This guy looks to be around the strike zone. He gives up a lot of hits but not many walks. Normally, I like the patient approach. In this game, the Cubs should be hacking early in the count against Sonnanstine.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
Smart Hacking only.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
absolutely no
Guess Hacking, either.
"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 18, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I prefer guess hacking to guess hacking bunt
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I know people disagree
but I think Reed made an interesting choice there. It had potential to work very well, but it had to go just right for us, and his execution wasn’t good. shrug
"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 18, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that there won't be many deep counts tonight
Not only is Sonnanstine a good control guy, but they mentioned on the Rays broadcast last night that the guy behind the plate tonight (name excapes me) has a “keyhole for a strike zone”.
Hope that Z doesn’t blow his top…
"Whoever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" - Frank Chance
Dome leads off...
per Gordon Wittenmyer Twitter update:
fukudome rf
theriot ss
lee 1b
ramirez 3b
edmonds cf
soto c
DeRosa lf
Hoffpauir dh
Cedeno 2b
Sonnastine
is a righty.
"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 18, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
That made Lou's decision.
Here’s hoping Dome does something outstanding in leadoff. Turn a few heads, ya know.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope it's really true...
Dome leading off…(joyous weeping)
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I like this line up.
Lets hope it helps the AL see why the Cubs have the best record!
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet Z was lobbying to be the DH tonight..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
At least we rest assured he wouldn't be bunting.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
To paraphrase Ozzie Guillien (sorry):
If your DH is batting 8th, he shouldn’t be your DH.
That actually makes sense to me. The DH is obviously in the game for the hitting only, so shouldn’t it be a hitter that you think is going to be productive? If so, shouldn’t he be higher than 8th?
I like Dome 1st, though.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 18, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
But we're an NL team.
We’re not necessarily equipped for the DH when our heaviest hitters already bat third and fourth.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
i was going for the hopeful lookout
that it speaks to the balance to our lineup that we can have the supposed power at the bottom. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Half full.
I like it.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone's gotta be that one, huh?
lol
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Too few optimists in this world.
Always room for one more.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
girl is there a point of season where you no longer restrain the urge to get giggly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
I dunno. And I’ve been too lazy to come up with a new one. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Our heaviest hitter is on the DL...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Touche.
Good thing we’re not the Brewers, then.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
true -- but 8th?
of course, that’s where Ward being out hurts, as SWL pointed out. Or was he just talking about weight?
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 18, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes....
and yes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff needs to produce
maybe this is his shot.
"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 18, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff
will hit his first homer tonight—-PRINT IT
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I'm jacked that I get to watch this game tonight
yay for wgn. :0) I love watching Z pitch.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
I'll raise my glass to that.
God bless those sexy WGN America eyes.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
the eyes are a national thing right?
because i haven’t seen them on the local broadcast… am i just missing them or are they not on the local one?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
You have to realllllly wanna see them.
Sorry. Yeah, a national thing.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
ah okay
even if they were a local thing its unlikely i’d notice them. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
It's TV you can't ignore..
you’d notice them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i doubt it
i don’t watch the tv much. even during the game, i can’t see the small things so i depend on l&b… plus the tv has a tendency to give me eye strain headaches. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Who could ignore hours and hours of America's Funniest Home Videos?
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
dangit
why why why do i ever think SWL is being literal? should’ve figured there was something sarcastic going on there…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope you've learned something.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
everyday.
today’s lesson: never assume you get SWL on the first read. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I kinda Yeats'ish that way.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I read that the first time as you saying you're
a Yeti in that way. I don’t suppose those are close at all?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeats: 
Yeti: 
I dunno. What do you think? I think the Yeti is more Hemmingwayish…
"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 18, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm getting a Han and Chewie vibe there.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO
I dunno, they’re kinda small, I’ll leave the comparisons up t o y’all.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeats probably was not a Cub fan
” The best lack all conviction while the worst are full of
passionate intensity”
Sounds to me like we are the worst in that equation.
Only poet I ever really loved.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 18, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
now you know
and knowing is Half The Battle!
YO JOE!
"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 18, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't eat the black jellybeans. They're disgusting.
It’s just my opinion, but it’s true.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
congrats
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice. ;)
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
We need the DH!!
After seeing the Yankees star pitcher Wang go down for 3 months due to a baserunning injury and then seeing the Red Sox Bartolo Colon go the DL while batting during interleague games, I am convinced that the DH is needed in the NL. Pitchers are NOT everyday players and therefore are not conditioned to batting or baserunning like other position players. Do you want to risk a $100 million franchise pitcher to a season-ending injury during an at-bat? I would feel awful if Big Z got tripped up while running the bases and ends up tearing a ligament. Managers’ strategy might change somewhat with the advent of the DH, but I think club owners will sleep better knowing their investments (pitchers) are safe.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
i'd feel awful if someone twisted an ankle going down the stairs..
does that mean no more stairs for the pitchers?
please.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, brave post, my friend.
I’ll now step into my flame-retardant suit and let the fireworks begin.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Great reply
Had me laughing for 10 minutes.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 18, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm searching for the sarcasm
but I’m fearing you’re serious.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but
if this is a joke it’s really dry. I mean, Ricky Gervais in the desert dry.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
come on
pitchers run more than position players do. They are shaggin fly balls all during batting practice THEY ARE athletes and probably were one of the better hitters on their team growing up.
NO WAY—-
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
the DH
is not good baseball.
Conditioning your players so they can run the bases. THAT’s good baseball. So sayith the Brenly!
"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 18, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Why stop with just the pitcher
I think we should be able to use the DH for the catcher too. He has a very difficult job behind the plate and not having to focus on hitting would really help his performance.
I think perhaps CF as well. With all of the running they do in the outfield they may be too tired on the bases.
Give the catcher a chair while we're at it.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
in fact, why not let the pitcher
roll the ball towards the plate? And then the batter can push it back with a fork.
"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 18, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell
the Marlins and Rays might sell out their stadiums if they did.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
especially if they hired the looker in the yellow pants
rawr.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO
She’s actually the Designated Littler Puck-Thing Pusher With A Stick gal. Doesn’t count.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, it counts in the AL!!!!
"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 18, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I like it exactly as it is now.
We NL-ers get to make fun of the AL for having a DH. Players who have no business playing the field anymore but can still hit have a chance to extend their careers. Interleague play lets both sides try it the other way. It’s fine with me.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Just give all pitchers a cart to ride the bases in...
like the PGA did with Casey Martin.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad you posted this.
It got us off the stupid bunt conversation. Would never like to see the DH in the national league. Would like to see them take it out of the AL but doubt that will ever happen.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 18, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
right, because baseball players are too vauable to risk allowing them to play baseball…... sheesh.
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
FIRST?!?
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
dude?
"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 18, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe next time...
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
You called?
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
i love the dude
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
DH sucks
Abner Doubleday didn’t think the game needed a DH. And he was right.
Rich Harden !! 8 starts, 3-0, 47 IP, 58 Ks, 2.85 ERA
BLUE MIKE!
welcome back, home-slice! Where ya been, egging Soriano’s hospital window?
"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 18, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I...agree?
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
thats frightening
go shower, wash that off now!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
But, it burns!
IT BURNS!!
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
well thats your choice
the burn or the infestation of blue mike ideas in your head.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
ROCK - me - HARD PLACE
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 18, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Like a regular She Hulk.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm trying to figure out if i should take that personally
but i’m too busy laughing at the image of she-hulk to be upset. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, it wasn't directed at you.
I think they were implying my “ROCK – me -HARD PLACE” line is something a girl would say (the “she” in “that’s what she said”) and thus speaks in an unintellectual way. Thus, my reference of She Hulk.
But, for your viewing pleasure, here you go:
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
never seen she-hulk before. interesting…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
UNCLEAN
Make it go away. Maybe he mistyped and meant to say he LOVED the DH especially since
Hardin is so fragile we need it if we get him.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 18, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
it's ok.
He’s agreeing with you, just retroactively.
"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 18, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
i was thinking the same thing... strange feeling.
Now mention how durable Rich Harden is, just to get you back to reality.
You think Abner Doubleday invented baseball?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
OK.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
THE HORROR!
"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 18, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he Wikipedia'd "baseball"
and that’s the first thing he saw.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
BREAKING LINEUP NEWS
FUKUDOME will be the #1 hitter in Lou’s lineups until Soriano returns.
Cory Provis was just told by Lou…
even against
Lefties?
"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 18, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't know...
reported exactly what I heard.
not doubting you
but with the way lou changes his mind, i’ll believe that one when it happens for a week straight. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else getting a funny line thru the yellow
when they Z through the new comments? Or am I alone?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
Not seeing it.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
so very very alone...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
oh well
it was only on the long ones, the shorter comments don’t have it. weird. ::shrug::
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
i figured you'd go there
:-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
BCB America:
Comments you can’t ignore.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
what movie is your sig from?
i recognize it but can’t place it.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
TV show Firefly
“The Train Job” episode.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Love that one.
Got the DVDs for christmas a few years ago. One of my favorites, I just could NOT place it. My favorite from that episode is “Shiny, lets be bad guys”. Gotta love Jayne. :-)
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Now, THAT quote is from the movie.
The line you’re probably thinking of is “Time for some thrilling heroics.”
Both awesome, though.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Dangit
Man. I’m usually much better at remember than this. :-P Looks like a firefly weekend is in order…
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
As you should.
I’ve been watching em again at work during lunch.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 18, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs should hammer this guy....
Just like any pitcher really, but you will get pitches to hit from him. He can be very deceptive at times but doesn’t have the power stuff like Kazmir. This should be a good matchup for a well-balanced Cubs lineup.
The Loons of Capistrano are out
I’m gone for a few days (St. Louis) and the loons have overrun the board. Trade proposals for CC Sabathia centered around Matt Murton and Rich Hill is what you get when the adults leave the room.
Rich Harden !! 8 starts, 3-0, 47 IP, 58 Ks, 2.85 ERA
Yawn...
Thanks for the sparkling commentary. We now return you to your regularly scheduled game thread.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
a yawning hedgehog?
really?
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
So what do you consider not loony...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 18, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Bugs, Daffy, and the rest.
Juvenile Tunes? Definitely. But looney? Hardly.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
were you there
to give TLR tips on how to talk to people?
"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 18, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
From the Murton article
...why do the Cubs care whether the runs they scored off of Johnson’s HR are earned or not. I could see the pitcher caring, but the hitting team????
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
I thought it was because Cedeno didn't get credit for the
hit or RBI.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
because it was just wrong, perhaps.
That was just a homer crime by that scorekeeper. It wouldn’t surprise me if Halladay has an incentive clause in his contract for his ERA.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno, officially
has turned back into a pumpkin.
Here are his stats, for the last 28 days:
.194 .216 .222 .438
BA OBP OPS SLG
ONEDEC is no more, I am sorry to say. Nice while it lasted – with him out of options, not much the Org. can do…
and yet...
he starts tonight instead of Fontenot. Strange.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay
I’m ready for the game to start, now! geez.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
No kidding.
One look through this thread and it’s shocking what we resort to to entertain ourselves.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
We could go back to the ..
Let’s get together thread..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Let sleeping dogs lie, my friend.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
We need the DH!
So if everyone is so against the DH, maybe we should scrap instant replay as well?
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
Instant Replay
...hasn’t been ruining the game since the 70’s.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant....
...not use instant replay in the future?
And why does the DH ruin the game?
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
Seriously?
Where do I begin? I’ll start getting my list together.
What do you think it adds to the game? And before you say “more runs” remember the fact that the AL, with a DH, has averaged ONE EXTRA RUN EVERY THIRD GAME more than the NL since the DH came around.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
It affects outcome of how players are used at the end of games.
IE: henry beinging ph for & the pitcher batting later
it allows managers
to switch pitchers with impunity.
Which means a whole level of strategy is lost. Which makes the game simpler and easier. And it shouldn’t be.
"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 18, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Murton article
Murton and Hill for Crisp? I’m not a big fan of Coco Crisp. Reed Johnson’s numbers are better than his this year.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
what murton article?
and coco crisp’s kind of a goober. everytime he talks he’s got a …. goober… look on his face. he’s great defensive value, but we already HAVE a good defensive CF who never got a chance to play and work out his swing.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The article
is above in Al’s notes.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Dave Kaplan said
tonight that he checked into the rumor and said there is no truth to it. Take it for what it’s worth.
Don't know who Dave Kaplan is, but with that news, I like him...
by crazymountain on Jun 18, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Is anyone else surprised that
Cedeno is starting at 2B instead of Fontenot against a RHP?
If Lou wanted a RHB in the lineup, he could have left Murton in the lineup.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I'm not so sure after last night's performance
... and it’s not like Cedeno did any better. Yeah, I’m surprised.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing Lou does surprises..
me anymore. But I did think Fontenot was one of his faves, so yeah, that surprises me a little.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Fontenot...
will always be one of his favorites.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Never noticed the resemblance until now..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Did an Overflow Thread start already....?
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
echo, echo
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
WIIIIIIIINNNNNNSSSTOOOOONNNNN!!!!
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Booyakasha.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou just told Cory that Dome is going to be the lead off hitter
That he doesn’t want to mess around that part of the line up.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
and then it will be...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
meant to reply to madison...
fail :(
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I figured.
You’ve used up your one FAIL pass for the evening. Tread lightly, weary traveller.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
rokkin.
"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 18, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Gee, it pays to read
I reported this about an hour ago.
Guess you were too busy posting your “clever” pictures.
Fukudome will be leading off against LH & RH pitching.
Hoff-power is on a short leash: “We have a little window here for Hoff-power!, and we need to see what he can do”.
Also, is expecting Edmonds to , “Hold his own.” in the 5 hole until Sori gets back.
Thanks
here’s your cookie
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
Carmen Fanzone was a better trumpet player than he ever was a baseball player.
Word
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, is expecting Edmonds to , "Hold his own." in the 5 hole until Sori gets back.
that’s also interesting. Does that mean he wants to put Sori in the 5-spot upon his return?
Hoffpauer’s leash was short a week ago. He should be strangling by now…
"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 18, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not quite.
When Sori comes back Dome gets bumped to 5, Edmonds to 6.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Chill dude
I must have missed it while I was reading the comment.
When I heard it on the radio, I thought it’d be something interesting to put out there. I didnt mean to step on your toes.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm chillin'
with my cookie! And an Old Style
Yo, maybe you were too busy making your "clever" insult to realize that Madison Cub Fan, not santoswoodenlegs, posted the news about Fukudome.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Cool
Pregame fights rock!!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Duly noted
thanks for your clever reply. “My bad.”
Just settin' the record straight. Enjoy that Old Style : )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Oh and thanks for posting the Fukudome news, I was glad to read it up above.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I hope I keep it
to no more than 2! Thanks.
GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gee, it pays to pay closer attention to the gamethreads instead of making backhanded insults.
lance dickson posted the line-up with dome leading off an hour before you enlightened us all with your fantastic “scoop”. Which I replied to, and for the record I did see your post…but darned if I didn’t have a “clever” picture to use to reply with. Drat!
Guess you were too busy patting yourself on the back to read the gamethread.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
So do you pay
for all of these, or do you steal them?
like a thief in the night.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Pay?
For pictures off the internet? Pffffffffffffff
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Take it easy on The E-Man...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Game time....
take that fighting else where :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
+peace
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
good. someone else
is as lost as me!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh - also
Lou stated that he did not want to leave the bench w/o a LH PH, so Cedeno gets the start. He was not seemingly “thrilled”.
CHICAGO CUBS BASEABALL IS ON THE AIR!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Just in time
for the overflow thread…
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, was reading through, posted that the pitcher is a baseball player and should hit.
Then I saw MDBNIU has the same post. So now my shower is done and I just wanted to say….
COCO CRISP????????????? Are you shittn’ me Hendry?
COCO CRISP????????????? Man it isn’t even a good cereal…...
LOL
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If it takes Murton and Hill to get Coco Crisp
Then we have a negative chance at getting CC Sabathia. I think Hendry is smart enough to know we don’t need Coco Crisp
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
It was the murton trade bait link in Al's article...
Cubs scouting the Red Sox in CIncy and Philly…....
COCO CRISP??????????? Now that IS a nightmare AND, might I add, worse even than having an opinion shared by Blue Mike…...
by crazymountain on Jun 18, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That is too funny LOL
my guacamole and carrots almost ended up on my laptop
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
My dilemma
Watch the WGN broadcast with Len and Bob in standard definition or the ESPN broadcast in HD.
Any advice?
idk, who's calling the game on espn?
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Steve Phillips and
............. I’m not sure.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Len and Bob in black and white if necessary.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
with bad camera angles....
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Just relocated to San Francisco
Comcast here doesn’t give me WGN HD
THOSE BASTARDS!!!!!
Been there….loved it….go to Pier 39 and take the Cigarette boat ride around Alkatrz…....AMAZING
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Been to Pier 39
Currently eating saltwater taffy from there.
Also, VERY good crab.
Yes, Comcast are a bunch of bastards. I’ll have to switch over to Direct TV before football starts.
Go ESPN HD
w/ Pat & Ron on the Radio. The time gap makes for less anxiety.
"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 18, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Steve Phillips?
The reason Kazmir is in Tampa?
thank god
this was the longest wait for a game, ever. at least an east coast game.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Geez, If you read above....
.......someone already pointed that out.
:)
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
True but Im guessing that was tv maybe????
b/c I put it as soon as Pat Hughes said
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
totally kidding
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Carl Crawford back for TB
What did he get suspended for?
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
patience!
sigh…
"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 18, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh...DFA him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it a requirement that our leadoff man always swing at the first pitch?
Is this some thing they are doing in honor of Sori until he comes back?
Theres an awful lot of blue in those stands.
love it!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
Smart Hacking....
in full effect!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
Kerwin Danley is the umpire behind home plate, everyone else rotates clockwise.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Lee, on a full count, grounds unassisted to 1B Aybar. Cubs go 1-2-3.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Well
let’s go ‘Z’.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
We've just gone 1-2-3 in the top of the first on 10 pitches...
Dusty would smiling with 2 toothpicks right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
Rays' leadoff hitter
swings a LOT like Dome. Except not on the first pitch.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Crawford lines it to LF, DeRosa just plain misses it, hit off the top of his glove. Iwamura scores, Crawford to 2nd. Should be an E on DeRosa.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
wow...
that sucked DeRo
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
well.
that’s not 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
DeRo
doing his best Soriano impression.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
i saw it buddy.
didn’t mean to copy you.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
K by Z on BJ
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
RF Hinske flies out to Edmonds in deep left-center, Crawford tags to 3rd.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Let's get Eva out and get those bats going
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
C'mon Z!
Get out of this with limited damage!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions
"Eric" Longoria now coming to the place
According to ESPN, I’m starting to think that HD may not be worth it.
yep
pretty much. welcome back to L&B buddy!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Longoria grounds out, Soto to Lee. 3 out. TB 1 CHC 0 Top 2
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
good you changed your avatar
it was wrong earlier and driving me nuts!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
what, you too?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
yep :)
I cant even follow as close as I use and the thought crossed my mind
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
you can do better than that
wait for it . . .
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 18, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I was waiting to see if TB would wear alternates to remove Z's built-in advantage.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
lol
whatever, i think you just forgot! :-p
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he did also
and could have gotton busted by either of us.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 18, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew Zambrano was pitching! I asked Lou to let Z bat in the recap thread.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Purpose pitch by Z
I like it….
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
nice brush-back. :P
alright. Let’s come back now.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Did I mention how much
I like this lineup. I feel like we can score some runs tonight.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
hmmmm
I hear Johnson is out till at least friday due to back problems after the last play last night.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
thats not good
he had back surgery last year
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't
bother me too much.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Doesn't bother you too much that RJ is hurt?
Doesn’t bother me much either, it is his back? Is that the right answer? Here, let me make it clear.
ONE OF OUR GUYS IS HURT. THAT IS BAD. NOT GOOD.
I just went and got three fresh holes in my back today. Let me explain. A BACK INJURY IS NOT GOOD.
ANY CUB INJURY IS NOT A GOOD THING!!!
By the way, you are unique, just like everyone else.
by crazymountain on Jun 18, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome and Iwamura
They both lead-off tonight? They played both in Central League and knows each other very well.
Iwamura spends a couple of week for his spring training in Urasoe, Okinawa as well (10min drive from Chatan)... and I recently visited his hometown Matsuyama where “Yakyu” was invented from baseball, and his jersey is exhibited at baseball museum.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Atta boy, Rami!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions
Ramirez singles to CF on a ground ball! Leadoff hitter on, nobody out for Edmonds.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Seems like
we fall behind in every game now.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Nice hit,Rami
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Good lordy this place is echoy and loud.
i hate domes.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions
you hate Dome's what?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
shuddup
lol
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Dome but don't like dome...
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly, dragon!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
astro-turf single...
we’ll take it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions
Let's do the time warp again!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't see anywhere that Johnson got hurt
That could be a serious blow if he misses a bunch of time!
Johnson's injury
nothing to do with herniated disc, more muscular
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
The Cubs have an injured Johson...
the Yakess Wang is hurt…
and Boston has an aching Colon out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
dang
Jimmy
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Boy
We’re making this guy look good
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Soto grounds to Longoria who starts a 5-4-3 DP. Inning over. TB 1 CHC 0 Bot 2
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Today's game is televised live here in Japan nationally
and too bad to see DP….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Do you have the capability to get a screengrab of it? I'd love to see a still when Fukudome is up and they have his stats on the screen.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I will try
I recently installed new widescreen digital TV so I have to rewire my old VCR to screen capture though…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
how about this one
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice. So are all the names translated like that, or do some just not have any equivalent?
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We use Katakana
for foreign name
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the link
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you! Very interesting. Is there a site where I could enter in a name and get the Katakana for it?
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Watching on gameday
they got a new video tab and got to see De Ro’s bad error. The video tab is a nice feature.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Um...he's a catcher.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
love that quote!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
C'mon Z!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions
is that l33t sp34k?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
you are in a strange mood today
why you keep pickin’ on me! :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
To tell the truth...
I haven’t tried to single you out today…I just found the “C’monZ” to be funny.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh huh
likely story
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
picking on the half blind girl
...tsk tsk
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
he knows i can't see it coming
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
No your picking on yourself...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
everyone missed this?
TWSS!
Sheesh.
"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 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't want it to seem like I was picking on her.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
This is just a sophisticated way of saying "you bring it on yourself!"
: D
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Your Dragons gonna catch Hanshin Dragonsfanatic?
The Tigers have their “shino rodo” coming up I think
Not this year, maybe
we are 7.5GB back in 2nd place behind Tigers, and we lost 4 important players injured out of 8 starters, and one of our starting pitcher is very struggling….
Also “Shino rodo” is not anymore for Tigers as they will play 6-9 games at Osaka dome, which is very close to Koshien Staduim during the high school baseball is on in mid-summer….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
DH Cornelius Floyd hits it into the ground right near the plate, Zambrano fields the hop and throws to Lee. 1 out.
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That's it Z...
..make Uncle Cliffy run it all the way. LOL.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Anyone want to buy
Cliff Floyd’s Harrisburg Senators minor league bb card? He was supposed to be the next big thing, so I put it in plastic. I like Cliff, but I should probably sell the plastic…
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
That double clutch thing of Riot's is very irritating.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions
all all-star SS do that...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Navarro singles to RF over Cedeno's head. 2 out, runner on first.
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Navarro
auditioning for Showgirls with that leg kick.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
SS Bartlett grounds to Theriot, forceout at 2nd. 3 out. TB 1 CHC 0 Top 3
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For those of you watcing the MLB.TV feed...
does CoCo Crisp come off as a big of an ass as I think he does on those ads between each half inning?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions
Sonnanstine doesn't throw too many balls
Don’t want to let him get ahead on you – now’s probably a good time to go up there hackin’
Gross. Fat shirtless men with C-U-B-S on their chest. Please switch to the Rays! ; )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
the line from L&B was funny
“why you should wear a shirt at the ball game”
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
They've been working
on those beer bellies for a while, methinks
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to atone for the error Mark.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
badly...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Sonnanstine seems to really have a hump in his delivery
especially when he throws something offspeed
DeRosa pops out to 2B, 1 out. Hoffpauir lines to CF, single, runner on first.
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Deros out, The Hoff with a basehit
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Hey, the Hoff's a hit!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
Don't hassle the Hoff, baby
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He's back
bigger and deffer
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Several would also be welcome
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
2B Cedeno bounces to third, Longoria throws off-balance to first and nails Cedeno. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
I'm sorry
but Aybar’s a hack at 1st base
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
I wish he'd start playing like it then.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait for it
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
you and me both
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
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I'm really tired of seeing
onedec.
Alittle old and played out, imo. lol.
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Base hit somewhere, FUKU!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Call him Dome
not Fuku…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
FUKU with the RBI!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I would listen to the guy who knows what he is talking about
Fuku could mean something you dont want it to.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
no, dude, really, quit with the fuku stuff.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
explaining why would have been nice
no biggie though
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He's explained why several times in the past, you must be new. Sorry about that.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Never seen it
but it’s cool. It’s what I call him while watching games, but won’t do it here if it’s somehow disrespectful to Fukudome. But for someone to just say “Don’t call him that”, well, that’s not enough for me. But, like I said, not a problem anymore.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
There are too many Japanese family names starting with Fuku
including Fukumori in Rangers. Dome is very identical, and it is his nickname for him for past 9 years (and even now and beyond) for us Dragons fans… and he likes being called as that.
Not just because for similarity of 4 letter word….
That is I explained back in March-April timeframe repeatingly here….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you for the explanation
First time I’ve seen it.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 18, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome LINES A BASE HIT TO RIGHT! Hoffpauir scores, a double for Fukudome! CHC 1 TB 1 Top 3
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
A line drive that bounced and bounced all the way to the wall. Very nicely done, Dome!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
YEAH!!!
Fukudome for leadoff spot! Forever!
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
I know someone says this every game
but i think Dome might be the best off season acquisition ever.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
i don't know
about ever. Derrek Lee has to be up there.
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I forgot about Derrek.
but Dome is up there.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah so far it's looking that way.
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Come on Riot, same thing!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
THERIOT BOUNCES ONE INTO CENTERFIELD! Fukudome ... IS SAFE! Under the tag! CUBS LEAD 2-1!!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
That's universal ;-)
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think I have ever seen that this late into a season
Usually we see it for about 25 ABs and then they just show the batting average. Interesting
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Does...
...that say …... .295, (244-72), undertaker, 5, Christmas Tree, J, Shower Head, 29>
"It's good to be here at Wrigley Stadium!"
-Jeff Gordon
Bad Form...
3 demerits.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome hit a double...
Theriot hit a single and went to 2nd on the throw home.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
welcome.
but don’t get me wrong…I like b2b double too!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
The Riot hit one to the left of 2nd base!
That should be enough to make the news.
he actually has a pretty even distribution
check the espn gametracker thing, it actually has a pretty cool graphic representation
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm always happy to see evidence that I'm wrong
Where do I find it?
next time theriot's up
go to the espn home page and click on their gametracker thing at the very top of the page. if you put your cursor over the different sectors of the field, it pops up with distribution of BIP. pretty cool feature, actually
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 18, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
To his credit
If the throw was lower, it would’ve been a close play at the plate. Upton has a gun.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Former SS B.J. Upton has a gun. Good thing that was a high throw.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Lee strikes out, but the Cubs take the lead. CHC 2 TB 1 Bot 3
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Derrek is swinging at balls...
and looking at strikes. He needs to start guessing backwards.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
that was quick
and awesome.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait no longer..
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Like to see Derrek get hot
again. For one, he’s on my fantasy team. For two, he should be the biggest threat in this powerful offense.
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Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
he was pretty awesome against the jays last series
have faith, he’ll get his mojo back.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Iwamura walks for the second time, this time on a full count. Runner on for Crawford who reached on DeRo's E last time.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Crawford's hit glances off a diving Cedeno's glove, Fukudome gets to it quickly, runners at 2nd and 3rd. Crawford is freakin' fast. Nobody out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
WGN shows Iwamura stopping at third
Instead of Crawford at second where the throw was actually going.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 18, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure what you're saying. Iwamura went to third, Crawford to 2nd.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
yes, and instead of showing a potential play at second
they decided to show the runner going to third where there was no play.
poor coverage by the tv crew
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Man. This team is full of speed!
I’d heard they were althletic, but I didn’t think they were this fast.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
These walks to the leadoff
hitter HAS to stop Zambrano.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Upton drops it into the right-centerfield gap, Edmonds cuts it off. Iwamura scores, Crawford held up and goes to third. Runners at the corners. TB 2 CHC 2 Bot 3
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
L&B said there might be something wonky with the mound
because all the cubs pitchers did last night too…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I call BS...
professional baseball players can adjust.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know if i buy it
i was just repeating what they said.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Zambrano
isn’t fooling anyone.
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It's almost like this Rays team is good or something.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions
RF Hinske lines a base hit into LF, Tampa Bay takes the lead. Runners at 1st and 2nd after Hinske's RBI single. TB 3 CHC 2 Bot 3
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Man. Z. Get it together.
dammit. this is not good.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
Longoria grounds a base hit into RF, Fukudome's throw is not in time. TB 4 CHC 2 Bot 3, still nobody out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Ugh.
Get him out of there.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Floyd pops it up, infield fly rule. 1 out. Runners still at 1st and 2nd.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Cedeno hada bad jump on that ball
Should have never left the infield. Nonetheless, this is not cool.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
MMMMKay....now would be a good time to start getting outs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions
Aybar goes the opposite way and singles to LF, DeRosa fields it, another run is in. TB 5 CHC 2 Bot 3
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
WTF?
is going ON???
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
It's called...
your Ace getting shelled.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
plus his defense letting him down
on a couple occasions
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 18, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
couple?
the DeRosa missed catch…what else?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
"defensive miscues"
some of those hits should have been picked up by Cedeno or Theriot?
"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 18, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Get Leiber up
Jeez
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
i think the rays must have a very good
advance scouting report. this is not a good feeling.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
I think...
...the Rays have a very good team.
"It's good to be here at Wrigley Stadium!"
-Jeff Gordon
i agree
but being able to pick apart a pitcher you havent seen before THIS quickly is disheartening
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
the lack of range in our infielders is really apparent on artificial turf
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."
Not much point in building a team around plastic grass
when your league has 16 fields with natural grass.
wait for it...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, and when he does throw strikes, they're very hittable. He's not getting his regular movement on his stuff.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
No..it's the Tampa Bay bats...
they keep hitting his pitches and running around the bases.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Zambrano walks him on a 3-1 count. Bases loaded.
Pat says this is the most he’s ever seen Z struggle in a single inning.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Loaded
walk to hackman
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
I mean
what the hell Z.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Bartlett grounds into a DP, 4-6-3. Thank God. TB 5 CHC 2 Top 4
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Cedeno
Cedeno is just plain bad. He should have had two balls in this inning and we’d be in the dugout hitting. Instead, Z is getting chiseled to death and wild. Do NOT play Cedeno at 2B…he’s brutal. Even that DP throw was on the wrong side of the SS.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.
Get him out
hope he’s physically okay, he’s killing us tonight!
I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
I turned it off.
i think i’m bad luck
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
yep, just as the double play happened
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm leaving the office...
I’m not sure if I’ll be back on here until after the game is over…
Gulp…I hope we come back and win this game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 18, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions
bye, swl!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That DP is what you needed
I’ve visited here at Tropicana Field, but not Wrigley yet….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Visit this webpage and check lower-right corner
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
The Devil Rays beat Seattle 7-0. Ichiro Suzuki went 0-for-4 in the leadoff spot, and Carl Crawford went 3-for-4 for TB. Doug Waechter threw a 2-hit shutout for TB with 2 walks and 7 strikeouts.
Probably one of TB’s best games ever in the Misery Era.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Yes
Doug Waechter is born in St. Petersburg and that was his first win in his hometown, and there were lots of his friends and families celebrated him…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 18, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
nice seats!
I guess when you were there you could sit pretty much where you wanted!
I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
I shouldn’t say this.. but is there something wrong with Z, physically?
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Not that I've heard
they did say something several weeks ago about shoulder stiffness from the way he slept or something, but nothing since or more serious.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay. I'm off to eat dinner
hopefully we’ll play better when i’m gone.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Edmonds flies out to LF. Crawford made a nice catch on the mound in the bullpen. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
damn it
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 18, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
Soto drives one off the top of the wall in LF, and we're talking the VERY top. Soto slides feet-first into second with a double. Just missed. 2 out.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
anyone
else starting to hate this tampa bay team ?
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 18, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions
darnit.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Shit.
But I have a feeling this game is NOT over.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
can't be
marlins sucked it up off the bat,then got good, they’ve been around all year so far.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 18, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrigley put down
I’m listening to the Tampa Bay broadcast on bus in the middle of nowhere in upstate NY. Don’t know who they are, but the TB broadcaster said Geo’s double “might have been a HR in that ballpark they play in” but in “a real big league park it’s only a double.”
Who are these guys!
"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
idiots obviously
the statement in itself is idiotic, if it wasnt a major league park then they wouldn’t be playing the Cubs in the first place. they just look like ass clowns trying to take a dig at our park.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 18, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The Rays success must have gone to their head.
"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 18, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
naw
he went to right bc edmonds came out
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 18, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I was afraid of this series
Tampa Bay scares me. I also see them as the 2003 Marlins. Cubs, please, please prove me wrong.
eh
we’ll see if they have the staying power. a lot of youngins on this team without any experience in this spot.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 18, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
is it that hard to take a pitch ?
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 18, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
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Cubs By The Numbers
Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
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