Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Padres, Monday 6/2, 9:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT
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We are in The Matrix
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Wrong
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You were third, The Matrix was second
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
5th
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
5th
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Wrong
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I've never been very good at math.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
oh man, dome wanted that one
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
LF Fukudome SAC FLY to RF
Theriot scores Ramirez holds at 2B 4-3 Cubs
SAc fly
Dome…we lead by one
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
In play, runs
Just might be my favorite words. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
True dat
The other way around it usually makes me queasy. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Especially when our picther's batting
I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!
Let's go Jimmy Baseball
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
How many consecutive games with a lead is that?
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
pads announcers said 23
I guess I should know better than to trust em
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
My fave show...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Last season of 24 was worst than just about any season of any televsion show in the history of television shows
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Because..
It wasn’t on?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Season 6 started in January of 2007, you must be referring to the season that was supposed to start this calendar year, Season 7
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yep..
I agree Season 6 was weak compared to the previous seasons, but I sure wouldn’t say it was the worst show ever…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
either way
"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP
Edmonds
I hate Edmonds, and have been writing so for a few weeks, but I’m grudgingly accepting him since he’s hitting.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions
Does your user name refer to him?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
it’s my website name. that’s kind of the ‘theme’...and yes, he’s been included. lol
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Any other ballpark...
and we would have a big lead via the long ball.
nice comeback, i was away for a bit watching hockey
there is not many things better in sports then overtime in the Stanley Cup
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."
they going into shootout?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No
No shootout in playoffs. Sudden death overtime until every one dies or someone scores.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Just give them guns..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Since this is the hockey thread
The color commentary guy just said that some of the players were probably eating pizza right now during intermission.
How many levels of awesome is that?
I feel like a Sandlot joke is somehow needed here...
...but then again, during double headers in high school, I think I ate three hot dogs once.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Dogs during baseball is different than pizza during hockey
I would understand bananas and such to keep guys from cramping, but pizza?
Also, they are in Detroit, where can they find good pizza there?
couple beers and couple slices, then get back out there
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."
They only do shootouts during the regular season...
in the playoffs, they just keep playing additional periods until somebody scores.
Alright!!! Well I wasn't going to go to bed until we went ahead
And we are ahead! So Go Cubbies!!! Goodnight!!
Ultimate frisbee @ 6??
Look, I work for the phone company. I’ve had a lot of experience with semantics, so don’t try to lure me into some maze of circular logic.
that must be the greatest ultimate frisbee game of all time
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."
How deep was that flyout from Edmonds?
Gameday showed it really deep, but its hard to know for sure?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
thanks
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
it was a popup that just kept carrying
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Z got a leg up on that play.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I don't hate them as much as Ozzie does
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."
haha back at the end of 2 I said Z would go three more scoreless.
I’m close to being right….don’t wanna jinx it though
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions
crap!
so close!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
haha nm!
jackpot!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
91 pitches
Getting close to the end for Z? Or does he get to finish the inning regardless?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions
looks like an "un"intentional walk.
is that how it looks on t.v.?
I don't think it was intentional or unintentional.
Big Z just seems to be struggling with his command.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
The beauty of pulling an all niter for school
is simultaneously listening to Pat and Ron
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Kinda makes you wonder
about 130 pitch outings.
Red Bull is my friend tonight..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
he'll get every opportunity to get his W, n
God knows what would happen if he didn’t!
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions
Alright so... I bought this gnome this past Monday at wrigley
And since then we havn’t lost. I left it upstairs where I watched the game yesterday, and brought it down in the 2nd. Since then we have scored pulled ahead and they havn’t scored. This gnome is magical….
Protect that gnome with your life.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
and how!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh my sweet lord
I want a Cubs gnome for my birthday!!!
Lawn gnomes = made of WIN.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Where did you buy the gnome?
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Inside Wrigley
I’m usually not one to shop, but I needed to get some memorbilia since this is a magical season. I went to my first game this year after moving to Decatur from Florida, and that was my 4th. I saw the gnome and was like “how much for the Wizard”. She was like uh its a gnome. “I DONT CARE” i exlaimed!! And she put it in a box and sold it to me. I don’t know if they have any more, but it was at the vendor near the bleacher entrance.
haha!
“How much for the wizard?” hehe. : )
Thanks for the tip! I don’t have any bleacher tix yet, but maybe I can sweet talk someone into picking one up for me.
Now, the serious question: What did you name it?
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, as soon as I get mine
I will have a new avatar pic. So the magic of The Gnome will be here. :-D
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet!
I
Say it! Its fun!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That was
I heart Gnome. Gnome Gnome Gnome.
It IS fun! :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll probably see Lieber in next.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Due up in Cubs 6th:
7. DeRosa
8. Blanco
9. Zambrano
Chances Z
gets another at bat?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, I'd think you'd pinch hit for Z here
but he may have a hotter bat than anyone on the bench…
Lou gave him the night off.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
A Hank White bloop!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Blanco Bloop!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate sac bunts..
but maybe here’s ok…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
good call
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
ha...way to be honest...
had me fooled..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Not a big fan of
giving up outs, ether.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll say it is!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
We just keep on hitting. It's un-friggin-believable!
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
YES!!! Under a hour til CSN's black out is lifted on Dish Network.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions
Dish gets CSN?
Where, how? I WANT!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
P Zambrano bunt single
DeRosa to 3rd, Blanco to 2nd
that is a sac for Z. right and a FC
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Like I said... un-friggin-believable!
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
bunt single
big Z….yeah!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
fukudome's translator
is always sitting with the coaches.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
He's not a clubhouse cancer, is he?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
WOW
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
pinch runner in?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
Also, a Q...
has a pitcher ever hit for the cycle in mlb history?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
LF Soriano Sac Fly to RF
DeRosa scores, Blanco to 3rd, Zambrano at 1st
Sac fly, Hank White
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Sac fly! 5-3!
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
Gotta love these sac flies.
Those seemed to be so rare in previous seasons.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
That's because we had Murton, Jones, and Floyd in the lineup....
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
SS Theriot singles to 2B
Blanco scores Zambrano to 2nd
YES! 6-3
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
TheRiot must've on BCB earlier
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
13 hits tonight so far....
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
YES.
It’s worth the scroll.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Do not question how the gnome does things.
It is not our place to question the awesomeness of the gnome.
ALL BOW DOWN TO THE GNOME!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
HEAR, HEAR!
Pledge thy fealty to the awesomeness of The Gnome!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Who needs sleep?
This is too much fun to watch
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions
awesome
but how does he drink through his nose?
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
During this pitching change brought to you by Southwest
Sign of the Apocolypse…Todd Wellmeyer Nationa League Pitcher of the Month for May
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
I love it.
No BlueMike, No hatred, all love for our Cubbies
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
and CUBS GNOMES!
This thread has it all!
[seriously, just knowing that gnome exists has made my friggin’ week.]
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
can we get one without
man feet in it? Perhaps?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Twue wuv
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I like this one
But if you want to show feet, you can. Its your gnome, frame him how you want. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Padres got brothers on the corners now...
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
I hope DLee
gets his swing back. He was so HOT in April.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
Bad Lee... Bad Lee.
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
I know... we won 7 straight... and only picked up a game.
Jeez. Friggin Cardinals.
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
would be nice if
the Brewers would lose a few, too
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
We picked up 2.5 games
We were tied entering Memorial Day
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Due up for the Padres:
6. Barrett
7. Greene
8. McAnulty
That was bound to happen.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
We picked up
2.5…We were tied entering Memorial Day
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Leiber in
Barrett doubles
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Why?
What did he say now?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
the usual
what you have to memorize when you get married.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
96
with 51 strikes.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
DLee had to catch it twice. Nicely done!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Wow....two hands engelberg
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
it actually should've been easy
but came out of his glove and he snagged the rebound out of mid air.
Due up for Cubs:
4. Ramirez
5. Fukudome
6. Edmonds
is it me....
or is seeing the blue scary when gameday is laggy?
NOt just you
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the first hockey game I've watched all year...and it is epic
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Still going?
What OT are they in now?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
a few min left in 2nd
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
oh man
I had to leave the bar I was just at because of the annoying redwings fan that was BY HIMSELF!
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That actually sounds
Pretty entertaining. Although its a bad sign that he couldn’t find a friend to sit through the game with him.
oh you don't want to know
he was (i think anyhow) calling his buddy through out the game.
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
when i say i think
I mean faking phone calls
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah I'm running back and forth between tv and comp
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The way we have been playing of late,
I’m not worried
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
I wish they would have...
yellow = strike
blue = ball
green = hit
red = out.
On the whole I like taht
but I have problems distinguishing between green and blue sometimes.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
That'd be fine.
:-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
It's taken me so long to get used to the colors they use...
I’d be confused for weeks if they changed them.
I would like to see a different color for foul balls v. strikes though.
If I can bitch about DirectTV
for a minute. My dad (87 yrs young) lives in the Palm Springs, CA area and he LOVES the Cubs. This game is blacked out tonight (he has the baseball package), though i am getting it in the LA area. So if I am getting this straight, MLB expects a bunch of retired people in the desert to drive an hour to San Diego to see the Padres play? How pathetic!!
My dad was really looking forward to the game tonight.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I really hate the way they determine
blackouts for areas based on the metro center. Living two hours away or something would seriously suck. :(
Does he not get the San Diego Feed
I am here near STL…and i can get both the Chicago and SD Feed with Direct Tv Baseball Package
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I should follow that up
with when they are playing the birds…I still get the STL feed via the Baseball Package…just not the Chicago Feed
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 2, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad I still live in the Chicago area...
I’d be going apeshit over those damn blackouts…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
And steals second!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
God bless Barrett LOL
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
ah barrett can't throw out my mother
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions
That's What She Said
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Just ordered a gnome from Amazon.com
They were the only online retailer that had them in stock.
I will not be able to sleep until it gets here.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
I tried a google search,
and the usual suspects for Cubs gear – Wrigleyville, CubWord, etc – didn’t have any. I decided to give amazon.com a shot, and lo and behold… there he was.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
After the gnome, of course.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That seller is gonna see such a spike in sales tonight!
tee hee.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha..
that didn’t take long….how much?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Priceless, that's how much.
Including shipping, around $40. Worth every magical penny.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Are GD
videos not working for anyone else? Because its irritating.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions
didn't seem to work for me.
thought it was my internet link though (650 ms delay)
CF Edmonds doubles to CF
Fukudome scores 7-3 Cubs
JIMMY BALLGAME!!!
DOUBLE.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Edmonds does it again. HOLY CRAP!
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
I know, what has gotten in to him?
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know, but I hope it stays there!
I’ve been tough on you, but keep this up and I’ll come around, I swear.
JIMBO!
I liked you before it was cool!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions
I guess.
I will say this, Hendry seems to have a special talent for dumpster diving. I think it’s too early to say for sure that Edmonds has turned it around, but what the hell.
Yes
But every game counts… we gotta get in to go where we want.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
He's buying time...
...like Cubs fans buying garden gnomes.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
we're forming an army!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
He dove too deep for Traschel and Monroe though...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Still hard to cheer Edmonds.
I need more ‘hate’ time.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions
I figure if Edmonds
hits for the cycle one game, I’ll finally start to cheer for him. Otherwise, I just can’t stop seeing him in that Cardinal red.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I'm very Winston Churchill about it.
So long as he was wearing Cubbie blue, I’d root for Satan to get a solid base hit.
I hear Satan is really tough on righties.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
lot of us might be wrong about edmonds
including me
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions
+1
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Jim Edmonds is en fuego
He had to be a day or so away from getting whacked. And what does he do? He gets his mojo back and is creaming the ball. His stroke is classic Jim Edmonds right now.
Get Rich Harden !! 6 starts, 3-0, 35 IP, 41 Ks, 2.60 ERA
classic douchebag? sorry...
He’s now a Cub…he’s now a Cub…I have to repeat it over & over.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
2B DeRosa Grounds Out to SS 6-3
Edmonds holds at 2nd
jim, i love what you do to your former teams. please keep it up all year
by philadelphiacub on Jun 2, 2008 11:16 PM CDT reply actions
+1
Nothing would please me more..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I've started
Calling Edmonds “Bif Edmonds” so I can pretend its not the same guy who played for the Cards and still pull for him. Just makes him easier to watch.
Exactly
It gives Edmonds a new name, while still digging at him a little for playing in St. Louis. However, I put Edmonds in the name instead of Tannen so others would know what I was talking about.
I think you were the one who came up with Bif Tannen though, so you deserve the credit.
LOL. Ron - "It kind of bothers me that I'm never right."
Pat – “That’s not true.”
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
Awwww, Ronnie.
We’ll still love you, regardless.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
You left out the best part!
Ron: “It kind of bothers me that I’m never right.”
Pat: “That’s not true, Ron.”
Ron: (laughs)
Pat: “I remember a game … back in 1999 ….”
Ron: (laughs and laughs)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Cup finals going into 3OT
Even non-hockey fans may wanna turn on NBC, this game is epic
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions
You mean it's actually being televised?
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
nice if edmonds sticks it to the cards
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 2, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions
what does that bring the HWEqBA to?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Side Note:
Cubs have scored 7 unanswered runs.
Reminds me of the 9 unanswered scored against Colorado.
I just logged to ESPN Gamecast for the first time...
...it makes the CBS sportsline center look like total crap.
MLB is the best
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Only thing
I don’t like about ESPN is it is harder to find out how many pitches a pitcher has thrown unless he is on the mound at that exact moment (so you can’t find out how many pitches when a pitcher is on deck). Have to use Gameday for that.
THIRD OVERTIME ON THE WAY FOR THE STANLEY CUP
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Here comes the Wonder Hamster!
Fontenot is in to play 2B.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
He makes Theriot look tall.
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
He makes MY pet hamster look tall!
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Cotts is on the hill... but he's not pitching
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
Easy there. He's doing fine.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Why Neal Cotts
Somebody still needs to explain to me why the electric Jose Ascanio was sent down in deference to Neal Friggin Cotts. Augh.
Get Rich Harden !! 6 starts, 3-0, 35 IP, 41 Ks, 2.60 ERA
Because he was pitching good enough to get called up.
Sub 2.0 ERA in AAA
Cotts is a good pitcher (in the past at least) who's fallen on rough times
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
lotta injuries though
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreeing w/ BlueMike
Blasphemy!
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
LMAO
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Barney says nip it in the bud.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
How do you like Neil Cotts now?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
OT - anyone know if CBS is broadcasting MMA again
that was some brutal stuff
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 2, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions
I heard it had very good ratings....
that’s all I got…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Alright!!!! 2 down
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
why not stretch out lieber?
Lou said the pen was overworked
Long relief
is IMHO is more valuable. Someone who can eat up innings more than once every 5 days is vital.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
And with Marquis going tomorrow, Lieber’s probably going to get his work in anyway…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I swear that's not the first time I've read those words.
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
Nor will it be the last....
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
plus they need to save him for later
Demp will be on a pitch count too, next start
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 2, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome catch A-Ram
Shades of Jeter/Uribe? Not really, but nice reach over the padding.
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Derek jeter wishes he were
half the defender that Aramis is…I swear ESPN is the only reason Jeter ever won a Gold Glove.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Woah, woah, woah there big fella
You DO KNOW you’re talking about A-Ram right?
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
Exactly.
Jeter was never a great defender, but ESPN Web-Gemmed everyone into thinking so…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Rami's defense
is MUCH improved.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeter is probably better defensively than A-Ram.
The difference is, nobody ever mistaked A-Ram for a shortstop.
I'm completely unimpressed with Jeter as a defender.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
I like his arm strength
Not terribly sold on his range.
Of course, I’m just typing this based on recollection, not stats, so I won’t be surprised if someone puts some numbers up here that make me look bad.
I'd say you're right.
His range is what makes him a bad shortstop – and third basemen don’t really need the range.
Of course, Jeter’s OTHER liability on defense are his mental mistakes – Jeter has a habit of covering the wrong base on bunt plays, for example. That’s the amazingly funny part about this for me.
The mental stuff
Is a little surprising to me. However, I might think that simply because I’ve had it beat into my head that it was incredibly “smart” of him to be in place to make that relay flip against the A’s in the playoffs a few years ago.
Regardless, most can agree that his feet are painfully slow at this point in his career.
I'll admit that I watch the Yankees about five times a year...
...and so I’m not the best positioned to know these things, but I’ve heard from some Yankees fans that Jeter makes some incredible mistakes – throwing over to the wrong base, covering the wrong base – at times. And the announcers will attempt to cover for him in often hillarious ways.
FJM has also relayed similar anecdotes
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Completely about the announcers
Joe Buck had better be getting a cut from Jeter’s agent.
But based on seeing him, the dude had an absolute cannon. Again, no stats, just what it looks like to me.
Sorry, that should have said, "Completely agree"
Typing is hard.
Which basically means you know something about defense.
That said, a miserable defensive shortstop normally isn’t as bad over at third – Jeter’s hands and arm aren’t the problem, so he could probably play third (although at this point if you were to move him, you’d want to move him to the outfield).
So why don't the Yankees move Jeter to 3B and A-Rod to SS?
Seems like that might make more than a bit of sense.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
And
NYC’s collective brains just exploded. That will never happen. I can hear the kerfluffle from here.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
When they got him from the Rangers, sure.
A-Rod has bulked up considerably since then to play third, and so I don’t think he could be the Gold Glover he was back in his prime anymore. And even though he played the position very well, it’s a bit late in his career to be moving him up the defensive spectrum.
Ah.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
you think he'll
eventually play LF for the Yanks? I mean he’s not goin anywhere else.
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
At least he pulls some of the finest talent off the field
by VillanuevaExperience on Jun 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
This is true.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Jeter still hits well enough that he's still an average (or slightly above)...
...total player at shortstop. So I don’t know that they need to move him yet, although if they had any other credible options at short they probably should. Honestly I have no idea what the Yankees will do.
Don't worry
The yankee universe is safe. ESPN’s on the lookout!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Or CF?
His arm can’t be worse than Damon’s! Also, did you see that foolishness Cabrera and Abreu tried to pull today?
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Good inning by Cotts
I bet he gets another
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 2, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions
Due up in Cubs 8th:
9. Fontenot
1. Soriano
2. Theriot
Cubs lead in 23 consecutive games.
According to Pat Hughes
2B Fontenot flies out to RF Giles
Warning Track
Let Hack get his at bat....
then get Reed Johnson in left.
Get Rich Harden !! 6 starts, 3-0, 35 IP, 41 Ks, 2.60 ERA
If Cubs hold on,
longest winning streak in 7 seasons
Soriano strikes out...
In other news the sun set in the west this evening.
Get Rich Harden !! 6 starts, 3-0, 35 IP, 41 Ks, 2.60 ERA
Easy brother
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry
Apparently the Gnome doesn't protect us from BlueMike.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Once we unite the power of all our gnomes,
into a gnome super-army of truth and justice, we will overtake the mountain that MDBNIU haunts. Then, good will prevail.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Good, we'll begin tactical drills this weekend.
"I'm the glue, baby." -- Mark DeRosa, about his role on the team
by bluebythebook on Jun 2, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
MDBNIU says something snarky and inane.
In other news, the sun set in the west this evening.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Ha.
Golden.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
everyone still seems to respond
every single time…..
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou out for a double switch
Marmol to Pitch, further changes to come…
Lou is pissed.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
I don't blame him
your job is to throw strikes. thats it.
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep...
He was hoping to not use Marmol tonight
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou's really getting into this double switch thing.
It’s like he just got a new toy…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
Another 'coincidental' double-switch
that sends Soriano to the bench
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:39 PM CDT reply actions
More media fodder.
Sori seems fine with it, so it’s no big deal, IMO.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
He isn't. but he's learning his 'place'
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 2, 2008 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
How do you know this?
And I’m not sure I’m comfortable with the term “learning his place”...
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
WTF is going on with Wuertz?
He’s been way off.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
how'd he look
usually the slider works or he’s toast
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 2, 2008 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Wild. Couldn't find the zone.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
Yeah, it's frustrating.
Now Marmol has to clean up the mess.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Oh, and remember, folks: Alfonso Soriano is NOT batting leadoff. He's batting first.
think he was
trying to nitpick too much. Hoping for that outside edge every time. Not what you want with a comfortable lead.
over flow up
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 2, 2008 11:43 PM CDT reply actions
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