Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 6/20, 1:20 CT

LET'S GET SOME RUNS!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

who sings the stretch?

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

John Belushi

would fit the bill nicely….

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Today is country music star Kenny Chesney

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now we've really lost.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

All of us...

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Jun 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ouch

Bummer…

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no idea....

but hopefully he’ll get the stadium name right

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Saturday Pete Wentz and Fall Out Boy (gag)
Sunday Rob Reiner
Tuesday Country Music Night with Sugarland
Wednesday Mike Golic (?!)
Thursday Yosh Kawano!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wont be happy

until Lasorda sings it every day

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Will NOT listen tomorrow.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on, sugar, let's go down swingin'

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This will

only insure that most people will continue to watch the telecast muted.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ICK!!!

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What?! This AAA skanky bunch of losers? Let's not!!!!!!!

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Umm...

I think you’re talking about the Cardinals….

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you are so bad.... ;-)

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...the other team has a 2 run lead!

I mean…if it were tied we might have a chance…the Sox could get a one run penalty and have a run taken away or something…but a 2 run lead? Fuhgeddaboutit!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, all we need

is one more run, we’ve been scoring one run per game of the opponent’s closer

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This had better be the lucky thread

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is the thread.

Believe.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Long live the high-speed shutter cam!

by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm waiting for Aramis

to do something today.

by mgfabc on Jun 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

might be cockfight later this evening

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

twss

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK I'll bite... TWSS

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cockfight!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

One can never see

that enough.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love you, SWL.

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if only he wasnt on his front foot

and got a good punch he would have been out cold

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Contrary to popular belief

this was NOT a good moment for the Cubs.
All AJ has done since then is kill the Cubs.

And the asswipe who did it isn’t even on the team anymore….

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

doesn't make the .gif less funny

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

:-)

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hence the title of my comment.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tamale!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Swords?

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

K!!! Good job Lilly!!!!

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thats the momentum im looking for

lets go get him

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Quality" Start

Although I’m sure Ted would not agree with that.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

pinch hitter for Lilly?

he’s at 95 pitches

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAMES

good question

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

question answered

especially with the short bench i guess

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how about back to back to back doubles

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds good to me

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You've got to say one thing for lily

even when he doesn’t look that great he battles and keeps us in it

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That is a true statement

and something that makes lilly very likeable as a player. You know he will not throw in the towel but will always fight

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Although he has been known to throw a glove now and then.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and hop around

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hop around!

get up
get up
and get down!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the mack dad will make ya

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's the Miggity Mack Daddy!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wrong song...

Word to your moms…I came to drop bombs…
I got more rhymes than the Bible’s got psalms!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

We are still in this thing

by PieFan08 on Jun 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

chesney?

don’t we get enough ‘gay’ crap from Pink Sox fans? lol

by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great, I see the homophobia has carried over from last night. Fantastic.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fitting name

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jun 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

go away

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh.

Exit is thataway.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amazing how low people can sink

when they’re hiding behind a keyboard

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait, me?

Or the homophobic slur?

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sad isn't it?

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dear Pat Hughes

stop it….....

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHA please don't tell me he overreacted to that lilly flyball

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

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you got it

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dome 1b

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ROFL at whistling Sinatro

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOLLERCOASTER!

That was awesome.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

come on Theriot!!!!

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YAY!!!

Just got a call that my new car is in. Will get it tomorrow.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

New Chevy Tahoe

compliments of the Cubs?

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish.

A Buick Enclave.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright, let's keep the baserunners coming

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

by californiachicagoan on Jun 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wait for it...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's coming, I can feel it...

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

almost....so close!!!!....

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Cubbies

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good contact Dome

good night everryone – too sleepy in Saturday dawning…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good night!

hopefully you will wake up to good news

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crazy Ozzie's Bullpen

26 Dotel RHP

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dotel has heen lately

by cubbierc on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hm?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

word should of been on

by cubbierc on Jun 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

then we should get him off?

wait for it…

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS!

Get it?! I took your common statement and made an innuendo based on the ambiguity of the phrasing you chose!

It’s funny!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why....why....SIR! You have just blown my mind!

I have been mentally broadsided by your aggressively charging wit!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps we could share a pint

and rehash such shenanigans of times forgotten.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good times

good times…

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

by drewishdrewid on Jun 20, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

60 MPG?

Oh, that new car smell (like teen spirit)

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bold Prediction

By the end of this inning, Danks will have thrown more pitches than Lilly…

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep, that's pretty bold. lol

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And he will still be winning

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ummmm...

No. The K.O.D.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

shoot... DP....

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Riot hit into a DP, 5-4-3.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice riot

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

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lemme guess

change his spot in the order…....

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, just unfortunate

double play is killing us today

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

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

truebagoo

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know how much more of this I can take

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We're all dying to help you find out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny.

Did you come up with that all by yourself or did Mom help you?

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

His or yours?

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you can't stand the heat...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tango... Whiskey... Sierra... Sierra...

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lobster.....Oscar...Lobster

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the white sox need fans

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you can't quiet the riot

unless you’re a double play

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

or,

an infield shift towards first.

by N Oakley on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright we need a bloop and a blast

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well there was a bloop

but for the “good guys”

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was hoping for a pick me up once the Cubbies returned to Wrigley...

but they seem to have fallen into an offensive funk offensively…....it all started when DLee un-clutched into a DP a waaaaaaaay back in the first killing a nice start…..grrr….arrrr…..

by razzpunk on Jun 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Situations like that have a way of coming back to haunt us

It seems like pitchers usually settle down when you let them off the hook like that

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hang in there.

Just like the weather they’ll change soon.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, at least...

these last few games have allowed Santo to catch up with his normal “whine” quota.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

your username is quite amusing. kudos.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah hes bad today

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cheap single falls in between Dome and DeRosa...

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have watched the entire game without any sound....it is fantastic not having

to suffer the idiots Sox announcers…...even if my team isn’t ahead at least I can spite the Sox by refusing to listen to “He Gone!”

by razzpunk on Jun 20, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1000

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we gotta score some fucking runs!

by xene on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Or some platonic ones.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL +1

by Archie on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is where the Cubs will have their chance

Ozzie takes a pitcher out that is cruising in favor of his BP.
I realize that they have a great BP, but they do tend to blow it in this situation…

Just a guess…

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lou's mistake...

He let Lilly hit for himself in the 6th. Ozzie hits for Danks, leadoff single.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing

Does Lou have that little faith in the bullpen or in our ph’s?

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bull pen

by cubbierc on Jun 20, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

short bench

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can Lou...

please find a happy medium between pulling his starters too early and letting them go beyond “E”?

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank goodness that was foul

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cabrera almost homered, but it hit off the left side of the foul pole and went foul.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

down the LF line

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we are not

a very good team without Soriano and Edmonds

by plenz on Jun 20, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of an opposing ballplayer hitting one down the LF line, I enjoy the taste of sweetened tea.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn't that be

a HR?

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

idk, it seemed to go off the foul pole on the replay, but i don't think the left edge of it is lined up with the stripe? just a guess

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no one really seemed to doubt it was foul, Ozzie didn't come out or anything

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

doesn't matter...the call was blown

by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

got him!!!! :)

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that was a home run

by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

100+ for the Lillinator

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lilly has pitched well...

a few bad pitches, that’s all.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Right

there’s no shame in giving up three runs-esp. to a team that’s been hitting as well as the Sox lately

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man they have been

hitting the cover off the ball.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pierzie pops out, 2 down.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 outs... :)

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Little late inning heroics today boys!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jun 20, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last time I checked

Hitting the foul pole is a home run

by TheRiotSquad2 on Jun 20, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and balls that cross the plate from the batter knees to the armpit are strikes.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

but right now I’ll take any help we can get!

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If it did Ozzie should protest!

and dumb arse Hawk would “garontee” it would be upheld.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that made me giggle

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well at least my two least favorite White Sux went yard today......

A.J. Punched in the face-ski and Jermaine Dye Dye Why Won’t You Dye….grrr…arrrr

by razzpunk on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

/gapes in awe

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what...

nevermind.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

its just a game....

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what a lovely presence you are

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't mean to upset all the church ladies in here....just joking I hope Jermaine lives a long happy life outside of baseball...

A.J. I would still like to see get punched in the face often

by razzpunk on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry but I have to agree

I do like it when A.J. takes one in the kisser.

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just when I think

I’ve heard it all….....

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish Ron Santo would retire

were are bitching about Hawk, Ron is just as bad

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa.

Not close.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree...

... but around here you’d best don your Kevlar before making statements like that.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

there, said it again

were are bitching about Hawk, Ron is just as bad

Cant hear past the crying

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

To clarify...

... I agree he’s bad, but he’s no where close to Hawk-bad.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fair enough....

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're right

but because Ron’s a Cubs legend, people feel bad being critical of him-but I agree that his act has also started to wear kind of thin.

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sad thing it is isnt an act

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What's so sad about it?

It’s not like they gave him a mic and told him to be a pro radio guy. They gave him a mic and told him to be him—a passionate homer for the Cubs.

The difference between he and Hawk is that Ron isn’t anti-the other team like Hawk.

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

THE BIG DIFFERENCE

is that one is on radio and the other one is on TV!

by xene on Jun 20, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks capt obvious

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no problem asshole.

by xene on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sure thing butthead

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Butler is here?

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cmon, dude...

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

by drewishdrewid on Jun 20, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bb.... come on Lilly.... here comes Lou

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pull him

He’s done.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wait for it...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

twss

by tootle on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brickhouse was a closet TWSS fan?

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some say he invented it

during a doubleheader.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

:snickers: doubleheader

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yes, subtlety is acheivable, even in a chat thread.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

twss?

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

NEW PITCHER

62 Bob Howry RHP
FOMER SOX OMG!!!!!!!!!!!

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

woohooo perfect....

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was Lieber waving his arms back and forth?

“Lou, I’m here, too!”

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lieber got some work in yesterday

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and 4.2 innings this month...

Lou wants him fresh for the 2nd half.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Some" being the operative word.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

doea anyone else think

A Cubs/Sox world series would be a nightmare?

by plenz on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no...

the cubs in a WS would be a dream come true…

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sitting next to you and a few others during the game if the Cubs are losing could be worse

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

for sure

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, because if we lost that series it would be the most miserable thing in the world

I’d fear for everyone’s safety at those games

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

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd take any

World Series matchup!

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, let's get there first

before we start worrying about losing it

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since it would be nationally televised, here's the pairing:

PxP Hawk Harrelson
Color Ron Santo

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loving it

by cubbierc on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

shudder n/t

by tootle on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be all for it

cause Santo would kill Hawk.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd buy a

ticket for that.

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Howry scares me.

I don’t like this matchup. C’mon Bobby!

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He'll be fine

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

way to go Howry!!! out of the inning!

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That was easy

by razzpunk on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bob, I just want to say "good luck"

we’re all counting on you.

Dome-san!!

by Goat Whisperer on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He gone

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think thats the first time ive ever seen howry throw a slider

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

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job Howry-pitching is keeping us in it

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey

At least Chesney sings on key…

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeehaw!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Makes me want to go buy a ford truck

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

At least today the room isn't in full fledged melt down tear each other down mode...

focus our inner “grrrrrr” at the Sux and their sideshow manager…

by razzpunk on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What screams Cubs and White Sox more than

Kenny Chesney

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lee! Dye! Chesney!

It’s the MLB on WGN!

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

THAT'S TV you can't ignore!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because we've pinned your eyes open!

And made you an anime character!

"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman

by Bildo1805 on Jun 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

come on cubbies, turn this thing around.... score some runs!!!

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

on cue

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There ya go

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Finally a good call by Pat

BACK IN THE GAME

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DLEE!!!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HR by LEE!!!!!!!!

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-LEE!!!!

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OK!!!! DLEE AGAIN!!!!

by Emelie on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lee should be moved down in the order, that was terrible!

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ha

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Take that D-LEE doubters....

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With nobody on?!

He sucks!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

selfish! Soriano is rubbing off on these guys!

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And not in the good way.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 20, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWS...

I just can’t do it.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jun 20, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Finally lee

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

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

its ok, you can be happy:)

BACK IN THE GAME

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get sum D Lee!!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

time for a back to back

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Of Course

he only hits when no one is on base.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OHMIGOD

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

by Hammer on Jun 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok-Derrek

nice shot! i just wish you’d do that more when people are on base!

by bluekoolaide on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lol, still not enough

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by northsider on Jun 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

for the love of god

by sue369 on Jun 20, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What did I tell you people?

First batter for Dotel: HR by DLee

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And the SECOND batter:

HR by ARam

"I'm retiring to the bedroom to finish this one up. I have tried the floor, both couches, and the recliner and haven't found the lucky spot." - Cribbs463

by Bluelou on Jun 20, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs