Open Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Monday 6/2, 9:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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PrintChicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, Jun 2, 2008 9:05 PM CDT
Ready for eight? The Cubs have not won eight or more in a row since the 12-game winning streak in 2001, which is the longest in my lifetime. Other numbers they could surpass: at 15 games over .500, the Cubs are at their highest point over .500 since the last day of the 2004 season, when they were 89-73, sixteen over. They can match that today. The high point of that year was 87-66, 21 over before they lost 7 of their last 9. And before that, you'll have to go back to the last day of the 1989 NL East title season, when they finished that year 93-69, 24 games over .500, also the high water mark of that year.
Ain't this fun?
News item: the US Supreme Court will not hear MLB's appeal of the fantasy baseball ruling that went against them in federal appeals court:A federal court and the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled in favor of the fantasy baseball business, saying that enforcing state law rights would violate C.B.C.'s right of free speech protected by the First Amendment.
The case is Major League Baseball Advanced Media v. C.B.C., 07-1099.
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The Cubs have faced Baek a couple of times in spring training the last two years, but never during the regular season. The only Cubs he has faced are two he faced in the AL, Mark DeRosa (1-for-6) and Reed Johnson (2-for-5). Johnson will probably not start tonight. Baek has allowed more HR than Z in about 1/3 as many innings.
Z, for his part: well, just keep up the good work. He has never allowed a run in 14 IP at Petco, and no current Padre hits him well. This ought to be a real good night for Z, if those patterns hold.
Today's game is on CSN in Chicago, Cox Cable 4 (right, SDSJM?) in San Diego, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment thread will post at 10:30 pm CT. Since you guys seem to like extra threads, I'll have another one post at 11:30 pm CT, long after I am asleep.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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second.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I have a feeling
Z will be on a pitch count after his last 130 pitch outing. Anyone else agree?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Z might be on a pitch count...
... but I anticipate lots of ground balls from him tonight. He’s been low in the strikeout category this year, so he should go deeper into the game with less pitches. We need a great outing from Z tonight to give Marmol a night off! Or at least a blowout (in our favor of course).
Pitch to contact in this park
and get quick innings.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 2, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Z is always on a pitch count
If you look at his games this year, and basically for the majority of his career, Z is taken out of games not because he runs out of gas but because he reaches certain pitch counts.
Yes, and he wants to impress Greg Maddux.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
"ground balls from him"
this is something Brenly says all the time too. Technically, the ground ball will hopefully come from the batter. If Z is “throwing” ground balls, it may be a long night. :-)
But I get your point. Go Z and Go Cubs! I think Z will only get 90-95 pitches so make the most of them.
Eight would be great!!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
That's what Lou implied in the postgame
after Z’s last game
Ex-Cub Pitcher Wins Pitcher of the Month
Todd Freakin’ Wellemeyer…NL Pitcher of the Month for May.
.I can’t believe he is doing so good. So, guys, is the Cards’ pitching coach that good? Or is it just one of those things? See here:
i won his autograph a while ago
never even thought id see his name on the back of an mlb jersey.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Baseball can be very strange
Ryan Dempster had a 3-16 record and 4.77 ERA between 2006 and 2007, and look how he’s doing now. In the end things will even out, and you’ll see (in this case) a regression to the true talent level. The thing is that sometimes a full season can still be sort of “flukish”... so who knows, maybe one of them will continue pitching well for the rest of the year.
You have to give the Cardinals credit though. They have been one of the top organizations in NL for a long time. They figure out how to get it done.
A factoid about Jay Bruce:
Jay Bruce has the highest OPS of any player with more than 20 plate appearances in Major League history.
Still lasting tonight..
so far..
J. Bruce (CIN)
2-3, HR,
RBI, 1 R
@ PHI
6th
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
So Baek...
...pitched one inning, and struck out the side? Apparently there’s a glitch in the matrix.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Those are his numbers with San Diego.
They don’t include his stint with Seattle this year. It should be included, and it is in my pitcher box, which is why I post both.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yeah, I figured it out, I'm just being difficult...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
If the Cubs win the next two
I am going to officially root for Maddux to beat them Wed. I can’t help myself
Poor guy constantly gets a no decision when the BP blows his leads.
As for tonight let’s break the streak in recent years when some kid we never faced
looks like Cy Young to Cubs batters.
Must go get something to stay a wake till 1 AM with the rest of East Coast crowd.
Beats watching MURDER SHE WROTE reruns when I can’t sleep.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
That sir...
...is dumb.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ma'am**
But I agree. If Cubs win the next two we’ll be on a 9 game winning streak and I’m all for getting that into double digits!!
not dumb but sentimental
I have always rooted for the Cubs over Maddux but I can’t stand his constant no decisions with
the Padres. I want to get to 355 wins ( I did not care a rat’s ass about 350) so he passes THE EVIL ONE and at the rate the Padres support him with runs or bullpen he may never. Jaime Moyer has
an ERA nearly two points higher than Maddux but has twice as many wins
Trust me I know it is a bad thought I don’t expect ANYONE to agree with it but if they won
the next two I want him to get a win.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 2, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Inconsistent, perhaps, but not dumb
There are no rules on who you can/can’t root for. You’re right, though—I doubt anyone will agree with you.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
but maybe that's because
we’re Cubs/Badgers/Packers fans . . . .
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hold on here, damnit...
...UW alum, Class of 2005
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
whoops --sorry
that’s right—we had a long discussion about that.
wait a minute—you root for your new school more now!
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Madison...
...lived in Sellery 8A, SAE fraternity, and the penthouse of La Ciel.
Bar: Monday’s
Food: Ian’s, Dowry’s, and Bacon/PBR night @ Wando’s
Fun fact: I stole a green chair from the union terrace, valued at like $300? I don’t think you can even buy the colored ones…and now it’s my desk chair.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Madison
Food: I’ve lived here since 1999, never had the Mac & Cheese pizza until a few weekends ago @ a friends bday.
Bar: Football Saturdays getting to Brats early enough to get seats upstairs.
Favorite union memory Friday night w/ brats, beer & free music and friends
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
actually, you can buy the terrace furniutre
but not the same colors as what’s on the terrace
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs >>> any particular player
Go Cubs. Destroy all our opponents.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 2, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I like your Autobot approach
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I always like the Constructocons
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 2, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Forgot that
I like Maddux more then any ex-Cub outside of Gracey, but when he goes against us I hope we put big numbers. The guy has had plenty of success, he can live with one less W.
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."
Thank you, why would I EVER cheer for the other team to win...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Here is what I REALLY WANT
Maddux gets caught in some incredible traffic jam coming from the beach house
or Peavy gets activated or ANYTHING that gets Maddux to push back the start for a day
that is not related to a physical problem. Not only would he NOT face the Cubs but he would
pitch the following day IN NEW YORK and I could see him. Yankees an Padres play a four game
series and JUST MY LUCK Maddux won’t pitch in it if the rotation stands. He WOULD have but
they pushed him up a day last week when they had a day off . Why not pitch him every fiftth
DAY instead of every fifth game when you only have two reliable starters
GRRRR.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 2, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Maddux goes out with Prior looking for Prior’s career and gets lost trying to find it and misses the game.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I cant cheer against the Cubs whether it's Maddux or not but there would be an easy cure for that
Have him become a Cub again then I won’t have to worry about it :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Maddux
He gets lots of no decisions because he seems incapable of going more than 6 innings these days. I guess it’s because he’s 42. I have him on my fantasy team, so I am especially tired of N-Ds. One of the reasons I’m way back in wins.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
No one will cheer louder for Greg Maddux than me...
The day he goes into the HOF. Until then, no can do when he’s pitching against the Cubs.
Still love the guy when he’s not playing the Cubs though. Class act. Consummate professional.
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Estes... ouch
“Shawn Estes was scheduled to start on Monday, but he was placed on the disabled list because of a fractured left thumb suffered when he fell on a stairway between the visitor’s dugout and the clubhouse on Friday in San Francisco.”
the Prior effect is spreading
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."
In case you haven't had the time to peruse them,
the Cubs-Rockies game link to iTunes is now posted under the FanShots.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Here's the deal...
...we are on fire, playing a very, very bad team. Our ace and #2 are starting, and we need to beat teams like these, during stretches like these, on the road. The Padres have a former #1 (now #3) in Maddux, and two #4/#5 going. This should be a sweep.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Those are not #4 and # 5 pitchers we are facing
Just warm bodies. We missed Wolf the only other legit starter and the Banks who just pitched
a complete game shut out but again being a nervous old Cubs fan I always worry when they
face some kind with little experience
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 2, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
What's Best Way to Have Len & Bob Say Happy Birthday to my Mom??
hey, anybody know best way i can get len & bob to say happy 82nd to mom in Florida this Wednesday night during the game? She’s a big cub fan… is email or fax best (what is fax #??)—she’d love it, appreciate the help!!
- CF
Try e-mailing
not sure the address for the Comcast broadcasts; I think they give it out over the air.
Here’s the Comcast website; I’ve got to run and don’t have time to see if the address is on here.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
found it
about 1/2 way down on the right is a link
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
you would have the email link....... giggle
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
they teach us to be resourceful at the ol' UW....
:)
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
c'mon you had to know that joke was coming
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
can't say I was surprised
time to go play softball . . . you can give me crap during the game about having too much time on my hands
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it'd be fun to have a birthday during baseball season
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm waiting for the Cubs to win on my birthday
in late October.
ok, now I am leaving
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
/ahem/
Mine is July 28.
Just sayin’...
;-)
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
August 30th
not that I’m date-dropping or anything.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Same as longtime close friend and one of my bridesmaids and I was her matron of honor.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
tee hee
Same here… sharing the date of my upcoming quarter century milestone birthday [wishlist available upon request] is completely relevant to baseball.
Actually, we are starting a Brewers series that day, and hopefully by then the Brew Crew will still be stale.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Also
Speaking of birthday shout outs, my Dad arranged for Harry and Steve to give my late grandmother a shout-out on one of her birthdays. He taped her [happy and stunned] reaction with the camcorder too. :-)
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I just want the Cubs to be HOME one year on my birthday. It’s been a long time. Often it’s during the ASB. (July 7th)
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you do anything special last year on 7/7/07? I played scratch and win lottery and won a thousand bucks.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Mine is Oct 18 (same as Mike Ditka!) Hoping the Cubs are still going by then...
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Ditka would be happy too. He is a serious Cubs fan. Ever notice besides his 7th inning performance when he’s in the booths talking he really knows what’s up?
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Having a summer birthday and getting to watch baseball on it is offset by never having a classroom party on your birthday.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
I was always so bummed I never got to have the class party. I’ve heard some schools just have one ‘party’ every month for all of that month’s birthdays. LAME.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanksgiving bday
I always thought it was neat for the people to have Pat & Ron wish them a happy bday.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, same here -- 11/26.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Some comparisons
Giles batting numbers looks like Fukudome’s only with more walks. I mean he has more walks than anyone on the Cubs. Definitly don’t nibble with him.
Gonzalez on the other hand has Lee like numbers only with more HRs and more strikeouts. He’s the only guy I would advocate a little nibbling with.
No one else on the Pads hits better than Fontenot, Z, or Edmonds (with the Cubs).
By the way, Edmonds with the Cubs with his small sample size and cold streak and recent better hitting, has a .258 .303 .484 .787 split. That’s shocking to me.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 2, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
Giles has 38 walks.
Fukudome has 35, leading the Cubs. Three other Cubs have 29 or more. They’re doing just fine with walks (2nd in the NL to the Cardinals).
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
This is way off topic, but...
I bought a video from iTunes (a protected mp4 file) ands want to burn it to a DVD and watch it with my player. However, I can not figure out how. I have Googled and googled, but can not come up with a straight answer. Can anyone help?
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
I don't think you can because it is protected
cubs = love
There is a way to do it but you have to break the copy protection. Not for a newbie!
If you have a Linux box, there are music organizers/players like gtkpod, etc. that can get the file off the iPod. Then you’d have to transcode it from mp4 to a DVD format (vob files). Not for a newbie.
Help please
I feel like I’m rapidly becoming middle-age man.
How do I post a pic?
Find the link, copy it, paste it into the pic icon...does tha tmake sense?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I hope this works
This is what I say to MLB about the Court ruling.
i don’t understand why lou bats edmonds behind fukudome so much. why would he not drop edmonds down one place in the order to break up the lefties? is there a reason for this that i am missing?
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
Old Age
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 2, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup:
Soriano Lf
TheRiot SS
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Fukudome Rf
Edmonds Cf
DeRosa 2b
Blanco C
Zambrano Asskicker
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
I guess Lou's really intent on resting the big guns as much as possible...
without hurting our chances of winning. I don’t really have a problem with it, Blanco’s showing signs of life this year with the bat and is always money with the glove. Plus I feel like Z really likes pitching to Hank.
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
I really would like
to see Lou rest Theriot a little more. I know he has been hot for a while now, but I would hate to see him end the year like he did in ‘07. Onedec is a capable backup and I wish lou would start him at SS more than he has.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 2, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
I guess that depends on why you think The Riot regressed at the end of last year:
was it exhaustion or the league catching up with him? I personally think it was the latter, the kids got a motor and I think he’s good to go all year long.
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
I think the league started to catch up and to Ryan’s credit he seemed to make adjustments and is back over 300.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
So are we totally
discounting the fatigue factor?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Not completely.
We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 2, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I just would like to keep
the entire lineup fresh. I ‘m gearing up for a long October run and I would like to see everyone at their best.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 2, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got a good feeling about DLee tonight.
I think only playing 5 innings on Friday and the off day yesterday, I think that he will get a few hits tonight and mabey a homer. He should have a good game tonight.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Isn't a home run
at Petco automatically worth a few extra points?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Much easier to triple in Petco than in most parks.
Although I think Lee has lost a step or two in the past year or so. 11 double plays already???!
look at who bats ahead of him.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
drew enjoyed looking thru some of your pics.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
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"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
you posted a link to the honeymoon pics to see you in the Cubs cap
I clicked on it, then looked @ at a few of the others in that album. Neat Europe pics.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
oh!
ok, sorry, it looked like you were saying I enjoyed looking at zm1227’s pics.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Concerns me too...
Maybe just a fluke thing. I wonder if the GDP’s include the strike em out thow em out thing?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Daaaaamn this game is late..... (on the east coast)
I keep looking up at the clock and nope, still not time yet. I might fall asleep before the first pitch!
------ TheRiot Squad ------
So Barrett is catching...
You know Barrett will want to do damage to his old team.
I am sure Z will be pumped up to face him. Could be interesting.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
There's no drama there...
...and if someone talks about it, it’s probably made-up. Zambrano’s been lights out, doesn’t need Barrett, and the Cubs are infinitely better than Michael’s team. I doubt anything happens.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Maybe I'm wrong but from what I know of Michael, he subconscioulsy or even consciously
is pulling for the Cubs. Even now when he talks about the Cubs, nothing bad comes out of his mouth. The guy is all class. Not the greatest catcher in the MLB, but certainly a class guy who loved his time in Chicago immensely.
Don't get me wrong, I love MB, I have an autographed ball of his...but "All-class" doesn't come to mind when I think of punching people
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Uh... no.
There is no bad blood. See here and here.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Bases loaded with 2 outs for the Pirates in the 7th.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
YES! Jason Michaels (no less)
Break a few Cards hearts! I hope Jason watches himself next time he bats. TLR is a very bad man :-)
Chicago Cubs Baseball Is On The Air!
gotta love Pat Hughes.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
OT:
Chicagosprts.com has a new story and apparently the Bulls are talking with the Heat about acquiring Wade. Wade say’s he’s heard about it!
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
The Beasley/Rose scale
tipping for Beasley
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Being at KU...
...I’ve seen Beasley a few times throughout the year, and obviously we played Rose in the championship game. And Beasley is immensely better. If you need a playmaking guard, take Rose. If you need a cornerstone for your team for the next decade, and a guy with a good personality and heart, take Beasley.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
i'm guessing
that would involve the #1 pick in the draft
We need to remember to take a few.
Patience is the keyword.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 2, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL!!!
Padres radio is called the Walrus.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
Actually the Walrus
is a new Oldies station the regular AM sports station simulcasts Padres games
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
The Padres station is based in Mexico
Like a lot of San Diego stations. The Mexican radio stations allow higher-powered signals.
Listen for the station ID, all in Spanish. I think it’s based in Baja California someplace.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 2, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm on a Mexican Radio...
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
If Baek throws a breaking ball...
...is it called a Baek breaker?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I'm nervous...why haven't we scored
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
ha
look three posts up
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jun 2, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder sometimes if Sori does also
(that isnt bashing it’s just a lil attempt @ humor)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
shhhhhhhhh...
you woke them up….j/k..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The Padres announcers are really awful
They’re whining about the Cubs having the best record in baseball.
Observation:
If you need to remind your fans to cheer with the aid of the electronic display, something is wrong.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
What She Said
Was that Dome’s first mishandled ball of the season? Guess it had to happen sometime.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonzalez is very good...
Having a better year than Lee so far….SD leads 1-0
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
SETTLE DOWN Z!
Just get out of the inning.
"You know they're not going to lose 162 games." Harry Caray
boy oh boy..
3-0
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hah! That's the spirit!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Aye carumba
Okay Z, pull it together and get us out of this inning. We can come back from this.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
well that might stop Z from getting many more 130 pitch outings
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."
At least he is letting up.
last year it was a KO. (bad joke)
Just jumping in...
...I know Z has given up 3 but has he been THAT bad?
Khalil means "friend" in Arabic
Thank you for that fly out, friend.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
lol.......no waaaaay!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Good road trip so far
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So Zambrano "punched out" Barrett?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
+10000
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, bonus points. Thanks!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
No problem
:-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
just think of that now... or was that one you were saving for a while dat??
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I actually just thought of it.
I’m usually not this funny this late.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Why must it be sarcasm? It's probably true...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Need to get
those bats going. Hopefully it was just an off inning for Z and he will settle in the rest of the game.
At least
this year I feel confident that they will come back.
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Well, that isn’t how you want to start. Lots of ball to play though.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jun 2, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
It appears with Baek...
we won’t be able to be as patient as we normally are, he throws a lot of strikes.
good start...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Indeed
And I have yet to hear a fat lady sing, so we’ve got plenty of time to come back.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Goes overlooked
But I LOVE Rami going first to third this year.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
wild pitch
3-1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
He plays
defense?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I am hoping...
...Edmonds hits a dinger against his former mates!
DID WE JUST SEE A HOWRY COW SHIRT?
Was that SWL??
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
Coulda sworn that guy in the stands was wearing one.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He definitely was. 100% positive. That musta been him!
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
He was standing up and clapping, and then sat down before I could get a good look at the logo
It’d be pretty neat if it was really him!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
what section?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I have no idea.
I am completely clueless about the seating at Petco. :-/
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He's supposed to be there...
wearing the shirt…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I don't know.
Wouldn’t be able to tell, as I know nothing about Petco. Sorry.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
So, I just joined -- what happened?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
What about the Fathers?
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Many thanks
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Haha. I'm glad you got on.
All fun and games.
off subject i know...
but anyone catching any of this stanley cup game?? i saw it was 2-1 pit and now it is 3-2 wings….damn a lot can happen when you switch over to the cubs game
Who's Stanley? :-)
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
I think it's a beer from Denmark
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Stanley [Irv] Kup[cinet].
as Mark Giangreco used to put it..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
wow....dero robbed!!
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For those who are watching on tv...
....Should kouske have tagged up?
nah, looked like a double in the gap off the bat to me
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
debatable, plus w/ 2 out and a big outfield, 3rd's not much better than 2nd
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, hindsight's 20/20
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Hank
but his gameday picture is SCARY!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
Well, it sounded like we were gonna get a couple of those runs back,
only one though. After 1.5 Cubs 1 Padres 3
good sign is that we're hitting baek hard
2nd time around I think we’ll do mucho damage
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the second time through the lineup
will be a different story. This guy’s definitely hittable.
Still early
I just hope that Z gets his Mojo back this inning.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, but keep in mind...
....Sori should’ve caught that ball. (According to the great Ron Santo)
What are your reactions to the prior news...
Maybe it’s cold but I don’t feel that bad for the guy….he got paid a million dollars a year the last four years to do nothing…and a malcontent on top of that. I’m just glad he’s someone else’s problem now.
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having had the shoulder surgery he's about to have
I feel bad. It sucks. the rehab sucks. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Lots of people
Seem to hate Prior, but I always liked him. I think his injuries really messed with his head. I honestly feel bad for the guy. Between having to handle monstrous expectations from the, and then disappointing them due to something out of his control, he couldn’t have had an easy time of it. I wish him a speedy recovery.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
I certainly wouldn't say I hate him
I loved watching him pitch, and I wish his injuries hadn’t happened. He coulda been a HOF’er. But part of me definitely resents him for going to the Pads for less money.
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Why?
His time in Chicago left him frustrated. I can understand why he wanted a change of scenery, put the past behind him and start over again…at home no less. I don’t blame him.
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
I just glad he's not stealing from the Cubs any more!
He should sue whatever surgeon operated on his shoulder last year.
Nice catch DeRo
DeRo has “the long, strong strides of an athlete” – Brenly
Go ahead, someone say it.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
tie game...
in the stanley cup finals anyways. half a min left….for those who care, not a hockey fan but its a good game
Man Love
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Z reverting
To August 07 Form…
Not pitching…just throwing.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
sounds like he's squeezing himself.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You can hear my Pink Floyd?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
damn kids
and their boom-boxes.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
If it's too loud
you’re too old, you geezer!
[I kid. I’m 24 and am always turning down my friends’ stereos in the car.]
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
My father...
...went through his mid-life crisis bout 8 years ago, and since we can’t afford a ‘Vette, he got The Dark Side of the Moon album tattooed on his right bicep. It’s fucking badass, if I may say so myself, especially once you know my conversative, reserved father.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Is it wrong for me to say
that I’m kinda looking forward to my parents’ mid life crises, and my own, to an extent?
The Sociology major nerd in me is just fascinated by that phenomena.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I love it...
Great story….good for Dad!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Guys in the gym go up to my dad all the time now just to talk about Floyd, I shit you naut
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I believe it...
All ages seem to be into Floyd…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
he's kinda due for a bad game
even michael jordan missed shots…..sometimes
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping that inning last Wednesday
fulfilled that ‘bad game’ quota… even if it was just an inning. :-/
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Z
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
picked him off!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
PERFECT throw
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he is tired
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
SWEET!!!
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Nice
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
when you can't get the batters out
move on to the runners
50 pitches through 2 innings.
26 balls
24 strikes
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
I predict he'll go three more scoreless
and get taken out at just under 100
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
well
at least he can throw strikes to theriot… maybe ryan can catch??
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
That would be entertaining
Only because it would mean we would see even MORE posts about his arm strength (or lack thereof)
Oh
I didn’t think of that. Yuck. No thanks. Had ENOUGH of those.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB Scoring Update:
Final in STL:
Pirates-5
Cardinals-4
Wainright cruised through 7 but gave up a PH game tying Grand Slam to Jason Michaels.
Nice comeback win for the Bucos.
MIL beating ARZ in the top of 9
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
what do you think is going on in Z's head
Got to Love his energy
I bleed double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Hope he doesn't . . .
but wouldn’t be surprised if he busted his bat over his knee again if he strikes out
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
this is my first game thread
on my new lap top and i can already tell if i am going to keep doing this i need to get at least 2 if not 3 gig of ram for this cause of efin vista
Go back to XP
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
thats about
what it’d have to be to get it out of this joke of a ballpark.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL.....SF scores 6 on the mets in the first
rough year to be a mets fan
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I think it is about time that we need an overflow thread.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
Gameday Audio
My Gameday is so far behind you guys. Ah, the woes of not getting CSN Chicago.
Z’s birthday was Sunday. I wonder if he’s tired from that, or something.
Incidentally, Len just mentioned this
Len said that Barrett gave Z a little pat as Z came to the plate. I think it’s safe to say that they have let bygones be bygones.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
I thought he said
Z tapped Barrett’s shin guard with the bat when Z was up to bat. I could be wrong though.
Ahh maybe that was it
I was multitasking homework and the gamethread, so I may have misheard.
All the same, they didn’t punch each other. Again.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
too bad mlb mediacenter
is so lagged, i thought you guys predicted that hit!
Yes!
And they didn’t need no stinking sign to tell them to cheer, either.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
I like Theriot… but when was this last time he hit a FLY ball somewhere? “Singles on a ground ball” is becoming very tiring.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
I'll take it.
He’s got the speed and not the power, if he wants to play he needs to hit them on the ground.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 2, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
theriot is what he is
a little nitpicky to be tired of base hits
He kinda reminds me
Of the guy Crash Davis is talking about in his Bull Durham speech about 1 extra hit a week.
“A ground ball with eyes!”
OOPS!
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Dang it.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn it
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
well i think its time...
for me to go to bed…long day at work tomorrow. dont worry i will sleep with the cubs game on..NOT the hockey game. GO CUBS!!! have a good night everyone!
night
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
i question why
sbn doesn’t have a chat application, seems like it would be easier?
i'm sure that pitch was too fat to lay off
but 1st pitch GIDPs just make me cringe
Where are you little ball
is what I want the Pads to say.
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 2, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
FYI: First overflow thread up in 30 minutes
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
ok
I’m off to bed, folks, to dream of winning. CT scan scheduled for 7 am.
Night, all.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derek Lee, 5/29/08
They're scanning your cat? You okay?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Good luck
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
good luck
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Good luck drew
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Is it just me or..
is this thread really, really slow?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm downloading LOST from last week, it's my fault, sorry Bailey
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Haha...
That must be it….or as I just noticed, I still had the ESPN live scoring thing on…now it’s better.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
It's you.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Geeze
64 pitches through 3 for Z.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
WTF is up with the Three Bears?
/scratches head
YEAAAAH 3-2!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
I definitely do not remember that part of the story.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
HOLY CRAP! EDMONDS IS HOT
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
JIMBO!
I liked you before it was cool!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
haha
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Gameday is ahead
of the Gameday audio. Total suckage!
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
2B DeRosa flies out to LF
Edmonds holds at 2nd
I really don't want to leave RISP again.
Come on Z.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
I said, COME ON Z.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
THANK YOU!!!!!!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
STAND UP TRIPLE!!!
YESSSSSSSSS!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
HOLY CRAP! THIS TEAM IS AWESOME!!!!
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Edmonds has cracked .200
now batting .203
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Woooooooo...
tie game
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Now
Does Soriano take a pitch like he should
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
HAHA YES!
Run fatboy run!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
hahaha
But really, who’s gonna get in the way of a charging bull? Not me.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
there's nobody better at taking strikes and swinging at balls
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Momumental quote
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
where was that 3rd pitch?
gameday shows it pretty high and tight
3B?
Is that Z’s first 3B?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
It's Z's third career triple
Had 2 in 2005
Z
Quade should have let Z try to score, so he could have run over Barrett.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
Ah yes
because sending your ace for a collision into a catcher is so smart…
/sarcasm
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
lighten up
kind of a joke, kiddo. lighten up.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The past two years I would have thought this game was over.
Not this year.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
Z not putting guys away
damn it
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Jimmy McNulty?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
The Wire..
best show ever..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
lazy
a decent left fielder would have held that to a single
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
irrelevant a pitch later
but true
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
These pretzels are making me thirsty...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
LOL
These PRETZELS are making me THIRSTY!!
that better?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
No can do...
Woody fired me…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
What was wrong with that?
I had a different interpretation! Do you know anything about this pretzel guy?! Maybe he’s been in the bar a really long
time and he’s really depressed because he has no job and no woman and he’s parking cars for a living! Alright! Alright! Shut up! Shut up! I hear you! I’m coming down! These pretzels are making me thirsty!
LOL
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
That's what I'm talking about.
Bonus points if you didn’t have to look up the script.
After 4
.............. RH E
Cubs: 3 7 0
Padres: 3 5 0
Best case
Z gives us two more innings. I got to imagine he is on a pretty strict pitch count since he threw 130 last time out
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
YES!!!
6 minutes til overflow thread
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions
Bad ABs tonight
by Mr. Lee
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Alright!!!!! Let's plate another run here!
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Go Dome!!
I’m eating my lunch here right now, SD pitchers are Dome’s lunch!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
What's for lunch?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Tonkatsu Bento Box
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
That looks fantastic
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
It's just 5 bucs
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 2, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
We're in the bullpen
and their bullpen is spent after 2 extra inning games in the last series. Now this guy coming in hasn’t pitched since early april.
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
Ha
New Padres pitcher looks like Vanilla Ice. LOL
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
New thread up
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
OVERFLOW THREAD
Since northsider isn’t here to do it…
JUMP!
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