Open Thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Saturday 6/21, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 21, 2008 9:00 AM CDT
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Since I -- and most of you -- love to bash ESPN and ESPN.com, I thought I'd give them equal time when there's actually a good article on ESPN.com about the Cubs. Wayne Drehs has an excellent take on yesterday's game, which as of early this morning was the featured lead story on their front page.
After yesterday's game, the White Sox were whining about the call on Orlando Cabrera's drive in the 7th, claiming it might have been fair. No way. I was only about 30 feet from where that ball landed. It was 100% foul.
Yesterday, Alfonso Soriano was on the field before the game tossing a ball around for a few minutes. He'll be examined on Monday to see how close he is to returning. Also, that article says Daryle Ward may be activated in time to DH at next weekend's series at the Cell.
In case you are one of those saying "WHYISNTHENDRYDOINGSOMETHING!!?!!?!11", Barry Rozner writes that Jim Hendry is looking for deals every single day:
"I try to go to work every day open for business and thinking this could be the day we get something done, not that we're actively seeking anything," Hendry said. "I think you have to operate like that because some of our best deals have come out of nowhere, and weren't even on the map a day or two before it happened.
"It's all about timing and opportunity, and what people speculate about is often something that's impossible and not in our hands. The best deals are often the ones not on anyone's radar."
So whether Zambrano misses a week or a month, or somewhere in between -- they'll announce that decision today -- Hendry won't be forced into going after C.C. Sabathia or any other big-name starter unless the terms are right for the Cubs, too.
More significantly, Hendry said he's got the cash necessary to do anything possible to win the World Series.
"At $120-something million on our payroll, I'd have to get something cleared to add a lot more (payroll)," Hendry said. "But I've been assured that if we need to add a piece or two, we'll be able to do it.
"There's no doubt we have the money to get something done if we need it."
Hendry has done a fine job putting together the 2008 Cubs, so far. I have confidence that if & when the right deal appears, he won't waste time making it happen. (Note, the emphasis in the above quotebox was added by me.)
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Yesterday's hero, Aramis Ramirez, is the active Cub who hits Contreras the best -- .455/.538/1.364 (5-for-11, a double, 3 HR). Contreras is 1-2 with a 4.23 ERA in four career starts against the Cubs.
Don't ask what Jason Marquis' lifetime record is vs. the Sox. It's bad. OK, so you asked. It's 1-1, 10.06. However, that includes this 2006 game in which Tony LaRussa left him out there to "take one for the team" and he allowed 13 earned runs in 5 innings. Take that out and the ERA drops to 4.50, closer to Marquis' career norms. Marquis is 4-0, 3.09 in his last six starts. A lot of the Sox have hit Marquis hard, but again, a lot of that dates to that June 2006 game.
Today, national viewers can see Len & Bob on WGN. The Sox announcers will be on CSN, so if you don't have WGN but do have EI, you'll see them. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's overflow comment threads will post at 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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First??
lots of interesting links to articles. *heads back to read them
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 21, 2008 9:07 AM CDT reply actions
Not that I'm complaining...
but how did the wizards at FOX miss out on this game? It’s one of the better interleague matchups every year. Throw in the fact that both teams are in first place, and it’s pretty much a no-brainer.
And next week's
a rematch anyway, so Fox is doing that.
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 21, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks MLB
I can’t watch Len and Bob on the baseball package today because of restrictions, so I HAVE to listen to how great the Sox are. This SUCKS!!!!
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jun 21, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Woohoo Let's Go Cubs!!
What a game yesterday… On a side note… I just bought a house and yesterday was cleaning out the spa that came with it. I happened to notice the name of the company that made it… “Marquis Spa”. Thought that was kind of interesting considering he is pitching today.
I hope you don't "sink" a lot of money into that spa...
...because that would be a (former) Cardinal sin. And I would guess you’ll have a hard time “exchanging” that spa for another one because of its high cost. On the bright side, it’s probably not going to break down on you, but you may have to turn it off sooner than you want to. OK, I’ll stop.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Dont invite Woody over
he cant handle spas
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Ha ha ha
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Can I get some whine with the claim of whine?
After yesterday’s game, the White Sox were whining about the call on Orlando Cabrera’s drive in the 7th, claiming it might have been fair. No way. I was only about 30 feet from where that ball landed. It was 100% foul.
I did not see the game yesterday. But when I was driving home I heard one person on ESPN AM 1000 claim that Cabrera’s hit was fair…
Cubbie fan Harry Teinowitz!
And besides that, where’s the whine in the article Al referenced?
I too heard Harry
say it was 100% fair. I agree with Murton, it appears to hit the fence directly behind the pole.
Also, I know Al, isnt citing it but some of the whine came from my friend Doug who still wont let it go.
He says “Apparently in the f*$king NL balls that are fair dont count” Bare in mind this guy is crazy and does not represent Sox fans. My other Sox fan thought it was foul too.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
(remove the comma after Al in the second sentence)
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
and you dont mean a comma
Sorry :P
LOL, I dont (notice) feel the need for that
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
There wasn't
And I’m not a stickler for puncuation. I just found it funny that there was an extra comma but an apostrophe missing right next to it.
Article...
t I read that article and ‘where’s the whine?” A very lame example of whining, if it even is whining.
Write or Al?
The writer NEVER mentions that the Sox were whining. The only person to say they were whining was Al.
I don’t see how you can look at that article and sum it up to say that the Sox were whining.
I saw it live on WGN
and it wasn’t close to fair. Besides, Hawk and DJ didn’t even raise a stink about it, and you know they would have if it were even close.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
I think that says it all.
That’s a fair barometer, I think
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
You mean they didn't say the Cubs moved the pole while the ball was travelling?
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I went back to MLB TV
It looks like it hits the pole on TV, at least to me. Al, did it hit the fence behind or what?
Foul Ball On WGN...
...from the camera angle they had on Comcast, the ball appeared to bounce off the pole. But on WGN, they had different camera angles, and it was clear that the ball bounced off a piece of the stand well past the foul pole.
The angle on my set, Comcast, gave me a stroke....
however with no arguement from the Sox, I knew it HAD to be foul…
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
It's very reassuring to hear
Hendry say he’s got the cash to get us to the series. Let’s hope that serendipitous deal materializes soon.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
It all makes sense that he would have the go-ahead
because, when the team went up for sale, the FA spending went way up. Now, with our record, the chance of getting to the WS is a viable one. Get to the WS or, better yet WIN it, means the Cubs franchise price rises considerably, maybe as much as $50 Million…..
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
trades
as far as cc,harden, and bedard go i believe we can scratch those off are wishlists. sorry but everything i’m seeing and from what I think it will take 2 near major leaguer top prospects plus some for each. we dont have em. we will get outbid, the dodgers and brewers just to name a couple are extremely loaded with top tier prospects.
as far as burnett goes I gotta believe he may be a little more attainable but still I think they will want a heavy bounty plus assume his salary. pretty big chance on a good pitcher with a glass arm.
after those i really dont see that much out there better than what we have. hopefully I’m wrong. good luck cubbies today. no bteer way to make up for a sweep than to go out and get one.
Dear SBnation, We need our own server here at BCB seeing how its became very slow due to enormous amounts of traffic. P.S. Impeach Bud Selig!!!
I agree
It would take top notch prospects to get either of those guys, but hey maybe the Mariners could lower their demands for Bedard. Bedard is not a number 1 pitcher anymore and with the way he is pitching this year I think he i only worth 1 top of the line prospect.
Regardless, I believe the Cubs will have no choice, but to go after Burnett. He could be the perfect number three pitcher for this team, but as you mentioned he is somewhat injury prone. He is not injury prone like Prior, but if the price is too high for Burnett, then the Cubs should just say no and go after a pitcher like Paul Byrd or Greg Maddux.
Bedard left last night's game with back spasms
Let’s just ride it out.
We need someone to fill the gap that Z leaves, but I don’t think we mortgage the future unless it’s someone that will help long term.
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 21, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Maddux had very good night
7 innings , one run ( a HR to Granderson) 5 hits , 4Ks one walk and 85 pitches against a
good hitting Tigers line up. Of course HE GOT NO DECISION. leaving with a 2-1 lead as that was
all the Padres could scratch out over a rookie who gave up 6 runs in 5 innings in his only previous start. BP gave the run back. Padres won so Maddux won’t care but I do. I want him to pass
THE EVIL one.
I don’t think Maddux is leaving the Padres and I am not suggesting he is an ace but a lot
of folks here are underestimating him. He is now 9th in the NL in ERA at 3.17
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 21, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think Bedard is the answer.....
Seattle overpaid to get him, he is having problems with velocity and now back spasms? No way…...
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN...
Had Ramirez’s walk-off at #1 on the “Top 10 Plays” countdown, I got goosebumps… again.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
Ive watched in about 5 times since sitting down on the couch this morning
Report from Wriglyville—-its just poured rain for about 10 minutes but is bright and beautiful again.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Hammer btw I've watched that wrigley cam a few times this morning
you do realize EACH DAY how lucky you are to actually see those things right????
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 21, 2008 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
absolutely--No doubt
nothing taking for granted, i promise you
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
How does Hammer get to see "those things"?
And to what “things” are you referring?
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh OK.
It sounded like he lived on the roof of Wrigleyville Sports or something.
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Why is Eric Patterson coming up?
Does anyone know? the DM paper this moring said he was recalled and it would be explained for who before thoday’s game. I can’t think who he is going to replace.
Rich Hill was at probably his worst performance of the year last night. Only lasted 2/3 of an inning. It’s not even worth putting his stats down, if you want to see them you can find them. I think he is so far off the radar we’ll never hear his name this year. The I-Cubs article said he and his pitching coach are watching tons of film and trying a lot of little things to get him back on track. It’s not working. I still wonder if he is hurt somehow.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
The bench was..............
....................very short yesterday with Edmonds and Johnson out. One of these guys must be going on the DL with Patterson serving as the replacement. Like DeRosa, he can play infield and outfield positions, so his flexibility must be desired by Lou. And don’t forget his speed.
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns
Anyone have a guess
who is going on the DL? I thought both Johnson and Edmonds were available yesterday if needed.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Wrong
Edmonds said he might play today. His injury was not serious at all, but RJ has back problems and he is not even near to 100 percent.
if im wrong does that make you right?
seems as if we are both speculating
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
RJ didn't even sound like if he will be ready at all this series
Edmonds injury is less severe than RJ (who has a history of back problems and Edmonds could be ready by today.
I thought
Reed was more day to day, that the problems were more to do with muscle spasms than anything to do with the herniated disc surgery he had.
Then again, they did say on the broadcast y’day that Edmonds was available to PH.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
But I was going according to what RJ said he said he was not close to ready. Edmonds on the other hand said he will be available tomorrow.
according to Cubs.com
Outfielders Reed Johnson and Jim Edmonds were available to pinch-hit Friday.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Weird
RJ said it himself that he was not completely ready to play. Oh well, I was hoping for Edmonds to start today against Jose, but it is going to take alot to beat the ageless wonder.
He was quoted
as saying they’re being cautious with his back spasms. So, who knows.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Pat and Ron..
said during the last game in Tampa that Johnson was available for “limited duty”.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Did I see Hill gave up
6 runs…? 4 walks…? I think Rich needs to shut it down and figure out what’s going on.
Man, this hurts to say but ANKIEL comes to mind......
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That is VERY true.....Rich is possibly the worst hitting pitcher I've seen....
Koufax had the title before Rich stood at the plate….
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm assuming that he and Murton are being showcased prior to a trade.....
doesn’t make sense otherwize, Z goes to DL and they call up a 2B? Hmmmmm….....
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
It's because Edmonds and Johnson are both banged up...
...and they wanted someone else who could play center.
Now, why a second baseman as opposed to a center fielder? Because we’re the Cubs, and we like second basemen.
Just another excuse to NOT play Pie....
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
whoops, didn't finish
Kosuke should be in right, Pie in CF. Kosuke looked a bit overmatched in his first game at Wrigley in CF
by crazymountain on Jun 21, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunno how good Patterson is as a center fielder...
...but if his defense there is alright, he’s not a BAD choice for a backup/replacement CF, especially is you want to keep Pie in AAA to continue his development.
Now, EPatt as a left fielder? That’s just kinda dumb, if you ask me.
GOOD MORNING!
Boy it felt great waking up this morning… after the last few days it was getting a little difficult… but it was nice to wake up a text messages from my friends up in Chicago who are white sox fans… they’re not very happy today :-)
Heard the lineup
on Bruce Levine’s talking baseball…
PAtterson, LF, batting 2nd
Theriot, 8th
Fontenot
I did not hear Edmonds or Reed’s names.
They must both be pretty banged up.
Big Z has been put on the DL
From what I read before they would put Z on the DL and call up Patterson. After all, Huffpauir is pretty much useless for this team considering they have no more away games in the AL. Send down Huffpauir, call up Marshall.
Its the smart thing...
he’ll only miss 2 starts retroactive from last Wed.
So he'll be back for about 2 starts before the AS break
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 21, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I prefer Z not to even pitch in the AS game
Same for Marmol and Wood, lol.
They play the Whtie Sox at the Cell enxt weekend
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Useless?
a .400 hitting Left-hander off the bench?
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think too highly of Huffpauir based on a small sample size
Unless he can prove me wrong with more hits, then I will gladly eat the crow and then the cubs would keep him on the team.
Yeah but what
do you think of Hoffpauir?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
How many more hits does he need?
He’s 14-35!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
For 35.
It’s very difficult to learn much more about a batter than his swing rate and his take rate in that period of time (even his strikeouts and line drive rate aren’t stable in that period of time).
If Fontenot was 14-35, you'd be pretty happy.
Why can’t you give the Hoff ANY credit? LOL.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I wouldn't say Hoffpauir is useless either.
He could be a useful bat off the bench vs. RHP.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Okay.
Knowing what we know – that even Chipper Jones isn’t hitting .400 anymore – we can be as confident as possible that Micah Hoffpauir isn’t a .400 hitter. So then the question is, how good is he? For that, we can look at his past track record, and that shows us a 28-year-old minor league first baseman that until this year has hit like a second baseman.
Do you have info on Ward's injury and how serious it is?
Or any updates on his condition
Iowa rehab...
...possibly joining the club when they go to the Southside next weekend.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Lightning in a bottle, baby.
They’re called “career years” for a reason. LOL.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, yeah...
...I’m not saying Hoffpauir has suddenly turned into Jim Thome circa ‘02 (ooh, bad example at the moment, sorry). But he’s a lefty who can hit the ball the hard and is good enough for the moment. I am still looking forward to getting DWaryle back, though.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
You heard it here first..
Either Patterson or Fontenot go yard on Contreras. I had a dream.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I had an awesone dream
People in the park, playing games in the dark…
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
I know that song...
Can’t think of it….need some coffee first..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
That's it.....
Thanks. Now I’ll be singing it all day…lol..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Say it for always
that’s the way it should be. Say you, say me. Say it together, naturally.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Thanks Lou
Gosh why let Murton play just because had two hits yesterday and IS ACTUALLY A LEFT FIELDER
but heck he is not scrappy and has no speed. Did Eric Patterson go to LSU and nobody knows it but
Lou ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 21, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
He's not left handed...
And Lou is ginger biased…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
BRUCE MILES
please “Hook Us Up!”
Official lineup?
He is a long relief pitcher
They said they will call up Marshall and will pitch against the O’s.
Lou has bet that
horse already. Don’t think he’ll be using him as a starter.
I'm wondering why that is.
Lieber certainly has the experience of being on winning teams
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 21, 2008 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Correction.
Sorry, Al, but to clarify, there is no Sox broadcast on EI. It’s Saturday and because of the Fox blackout, there are no games on EI until 7:00 PM ET.
Anyway, who wants to hear those Sox hillbillies? ;-) “They gone!”
Those hillbillies are thinking Marquis will get his owned by the Sox
He faced them last time and got owned by them (13 ER). Ha, i would love to see Marquis one hit the Whitesox.
This will cheer you up
Cards vs. Sox pitching matchup:
8-0 Daisuke Matsuzaka vs 1-0 MITCHELL BOGGS who sports a fancy 5.56 ERA
LIGHT ‘EM UP!
I love the word "fancy".
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of the Cardinals
I’m really starting to hate Skip Schumaker.
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 21, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm more forgiving than most, yes. ;)
But the guy’s a stud.
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 21, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm kind of a scrappy fan :P
But they used quirky like ten times in a row. What the hell makes you quirky.
by GoCubbies34 on Jun 21, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Quirks make one quirky.
But scrappiness is indefinable.
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 21, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Most Hated Phrase
straight from the mouth of that horse-toothed jackass Kenny Williams:
“Chicago Tough”
Tool of the Week, fer sher
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
the lineup
Fukudome
E Patt
DLee
Aram
Edmonds
FonteYES
Soto
The RIOT
Marquis
Can't quiet THE RIOT! (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Jun 21, 2008 11:13 AM CDT reply actions
But who's where?
Ryan Theriot: Worst Water Polo Punter Ever.
by bluebythebook on Jun 21, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
He's actually in LA...
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 21, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I imagine...
Fukudome 2B
E Patt C
DLee SS
Aram RF
Edmonds 1B
FonteYES LF
Soto CF
The RIOT P (He’s that scrappy)
Marquis 3B
by GoCubbies34 on Jun 21, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
but Patterson must be able to call a hell of a game.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
DeRosa needs the rest
Soto hitting 7, though?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I just hope he hits
and proves me wrong.
Go Cubs!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Sweet shirts on your site
But I do not hav an “athletic build” or a “smaller frame”. I drink beer and eat brats. I’m 20 or so pounds overweight, and that’s OK by me. I would love to don some of your shirts, but I’m not 13 and I’m not a girl.
Any hope for shirts for the common man?
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Anybody see those Chevy Crosstown Tent Event commercials?
Lou and Ozzie rapping was pretty entertaining.
http://www.chevydriveschicago.com/ has the other ones, unfortunately the rapping one isn’t on there. But, in half of the shots it’s not even the actual skippers. I’m surprised Lou was doing his own stunts in the double dutch shot, haha.
I don't know what made me think of this...
...but I found myself wondering whether Edmonds has ever faced Contreras. And, assuming I’m reading baseball-reference.com correctly, the answer is no. Jimbo has faced only Vazquez, Dotel, Linebrink and Floyd. No particular point here – just some random info.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Tribune confirms..............
..............that Edmonds has nvever faced Contreras.
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns
aww man!
i want to listen to the wise and enlightened words of Hawk!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
The best words from Hawk
was the silence after A-Ram’s walk off yesterday.
Priceless!!!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
You can put it on the board.......
ah crap.
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jun 21, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Dad gummit!!!
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Jun 21, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Stranger than fiction
Apparently Z had Ozzie G over to his house last night and cooked him dinner. Oz told him he should go on the DL and rest for couple weeks, but Z didn’t want to. Wanted to pitch Wednesday!! So when he heard today that he was going on the DL, he had a 5 minute outburst in the locker room, but chilled out in time for his press conference. wow.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
I must have missed that... been watching all morning...
saw the ozzie interview, saw the zambrano interview… didn’t hear anything about in outburst of any kind
They said he went into the shower and they heard something hit the ground
Then he went up to do the interview 5 minutes later and was calm
by GoCubbies34 on Jun 21, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Left Hendry's office
went down to the locker room; people heard crashing sounds in the showers.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jun 21, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Good to see DeRo getting a day off.
He’s been running on fumes.
I think missing so much of ST has affected his stamina a bit.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
+1
Been a while…..and all those games on turf take a toll.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
wgn radio pregame interview will be yesterday hero from the game :)
it’ll be on in a few minutes
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 21, 2008 11:41 AM CDT reply actions
Dammit
can’t get WGN radio here clearly in Baraboo. Would love to have heard Pat and Ron’s call.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
since twss appear when the cubs are playing great
here’s hoping for their will be lots of them in the thread
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 21, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions
john danks = tool
clothes pin on nose… interesting… must be smelling his 5.50 era last year, or his 13 losses… hmmm
Hey, Sue
the armrest worked last night!
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 21, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Good morning everyone!
It’s good to be back in the greatest city in the world on this glorious morning!
Missed yesterday’s game as my plane from Miami was late, but got to see the replay on CSN.
Two things on my mind:
1. I’m starting to chafe real bad at Paul Sullivan’s coverage. He’s just the most bitter writer I’ve ever read. It seems as if he’s working at the worst job ever, when in reality it’s got to be one of the very best around—if you don’t mind travel and bizarre deadlines. His Q&A on “Chicago Tribune Live” were so unenthusiastic, strangely biased and uninformative. And we all know the tone he has in his dailies and in the infamous “Ask Paul” column,
2. D.Lee is missing something. What did I miss during the last 10 days? What happened? I know, he hit a HR yesterday and had three hits the day before, but he has had some fielding errors and has looked odd at the plate. Please fill me in, because he’s on my shit list right now and maybe he doesn’t deserve it.
Anyway, let’s go you Cubbies!
P.S. A BIG thanks to Northsider for his gamecall and for keeping me abreast of the games I missed. Also, congrats on graduation J school.
Thank you! I had my School of Journalism convocation today. FINALLY done. : )
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Lots of splinters this year...
...let’s hope he gets his swing back, too.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
this crap show about pets on WGN
is EXTREMELY annoying and awful!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
the following is a presentation of WGN sports!
that’s more like it!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Nope.
He gone.
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 21, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
You know how sometimes
you can do amazing things on little or no sleep like the Cubs did yesterday and then the next day you hit a brick wall? I hope that doesn’t happen today.
As someone who can only watch WGN....
I am acutely grateful that I get to listen to Len and Bob today.
Just like most Cub fans, it seems they are kinder to the Sox then their counterparts are to the Cubs.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like another BEAUTIFUL day....
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
Come on, Jason Marquis, make us love you!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
WGN broadcast in LA!!
No sucky White Sux “homers” on the broadcast to deal with. Hooray!!
Go Cubs and go Jason. Shut ‘em down!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I'm glad Fukudome is back in right...
..he seemed to struggle with the “angles” of CF the last couple of games.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions
Ask and ye shall receive...
Great catch.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got CSN Chicago in HD and WGN in SD.
Why can’t I watch one and listen to the other? Need to figure out a way to do that…
White Sux broadcasters
cloud any benefit of HD. I’ve always gone with WGN, when faced with the same choice in LA.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
WGN HD appeared on DishNetwork
about a week ago? Was flipping down to 9 and there it was. Both the local Channel 9, and also the “WGN America” (on 239).
Nice catch...
Fukudome….1 out
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions
Pop out by AJ
to Rami, 2 down quick
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
be a man...
..every 1/2 inning. LOL.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks to me like Big Z will be off the DL just in time for our series at STL....
that would be a great time for a Big Z pick me up….....
Z has pitched some good games there IIRC...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Base hit up the middle....
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
yes Len...
The White Sox fans don’t go to the games no matter where its at, in a city of millions it comes to be quite a surprise
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 21, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Dye homers again....2-0
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Dye is on fire
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 21, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
Weird question, I have an MLB.Com subscription
But not Premium, and I cannot get to the game video today. :( It keeps bouncing me to an upgrade screen, any ideas why I can’t just watch the lower quality stream?!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
It's totally true.
But I finally figured out a solution…I had to log out and then log in again and get to the game that way. Losers!
YAY Video!
Boo Sux! :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Not really a bad pitch by Marquis.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
Fly out to EPat
2-0 Sox
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
well we weren't going to win today without scoring two anyway
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
12-10 prediction
With the wind blowing out, this is gonna be a high scoring affair.
and Yes, the Cubbies get the 12.
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
No problem....we got em right where we want them....
let the Sux fans in their dirty shirts and bad breath get all cocky and talking crap and then we come back and crush their spirits….no problem!
And I'm tired of the Justin Timberlake commercial....
though it’s ok to see him take two shots to the nuts.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
parody?
making fun of a previous work? lol
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
ha ha ha
I’m on my first beer, let us catch up with you! :P
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Shit.
Looks like I’m going to have to run up to get a second 6 pack during the stretch at this rate.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
we have 2 30's of coors light (on sale, $12.99 each!!!)
and a bottle of don julio… plus abot 5 pounds of meat for the grill… it’s gonna be a GREAT day
I am SO jealous.
Dude. I bow to your Saturday Baseball skills. I do believe a Cubs win makes that a perfect day.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Not sure why Fontenot is hitting in front of Soto?
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Correction, hamster-monster
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying to find some lineup protection for Fontenot.
Lou is tired of Fontenot getting pitched around.
sounds like a good time for a good okd fashion hotdog
lets go Cubbies! I dont want to have to deal with all my southside wanna be sox fans, more so Cubs hatters
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 21, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
I get on my brother all the time about
whether he is a Cubs hater more than a Cards fan. I dislike the Cards way more than I dislike the Sux, but I am a Cubs fan first and foremost.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Jun 21, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I love it!
I should design a shirt…
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Dude. I have no bumper stickers on my car
And I would straight up make an exception for that one.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
double to right.....
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
E-PAT!!!
Nice! That was pretty.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Come on DLEE!
Let’s get a rally going!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Looks like if we are patient with Contreas we could work him deep into counts...
tire him out…...patience boys patience….
BB DLee
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Let's go Rami!
Listen to that crowd. Wow.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Basehit Rami, 1 in
first and third one out
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Last night
I told my girlfriend that Aramis swings for the fences everytime in the 9th, and on cue nailed that homerun, this time i said when Aramis gets in a groove he hits in the clutch, and once again right on cue
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 21, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
RAMI!!!!!
Dude, let’s break this dude in the first inning. That would be sweet.
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his face doesnt need anymore breaking in
It looks like it has been stomped on enough
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 21, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Dye looked pretty non chalant out there
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Sox trip to the mound already
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
Gosh I'm going to have to initiate
a Cub Man of the week … I can’t keep my heroes straight any more! Dome, Soto, ARam….
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
What a great problem to have.
Just saying. :D
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dlee in on third
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 21, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Rami's on first...
have another shot…lol
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It would be great to get to their bullpen early
Would help guarantee a sweep tomorrow
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
If we are patient with this guy, we'll get into the bullpen early.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
darn... well two in scoring position... come on fontenot
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
edmonds swinging bunt
lets get a 2-out hit and score 2 here
two on, two out for sneaky power
rather have SOTO up now, though
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
+1
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
BLASPHEMY!
DeRo isn’t struggling, he’s lulling the pitchers into a false sense of security… and then like a cobra, he’ll strike
We'll say prayers for your liver....
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus.
I’m going to end up in the hospital if I try to keep up with you. :P Can I get a handicap here? I’m only 5’1 and 125…
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Crap....oh well we made him work....would have liked a 2nd run.....
but we are within a run and despite the homerun, Marquis looked sharper than Contreas on the mound….
Fontenot
I realize he’s hit some key extra base hits to the alley, but he really needs to stop hitting fly balls and go for line drives up the middle.
EPat
misjudges foul ball, drops it
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Crede K's
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Any ONE person want to do PXP?
I’d suggest Iswaidz, but I’m afraid of his typing skills by inning 5. :)
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
lol.
I think pbp via lswaidz would rock today. ha ha.
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game delay....
trip to bathroom again by PBPer.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason gets tentative.
He gets in trouble when he doesn’t stay aggressive.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
He's just warming up. He'll be fine.
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Marquis burries another beautiful sinker
Ramirez flies to Fontenot who looked a little uncomfortable on the catch (bright sun today)
You can't make your own predictions come true.
That nullifies the prediction
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K!!!!!!!!!!
He looks pretty good today. :)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Now, let's work Contreras DEEP in the counts,....
and he’ll be flailing on the mound as well.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions
Let's go Geo!!!!!
I love this kid so much.
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Theriot decides this is a good idea.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Let's work some counts
and get Contreras to throw another +20 pitches.
the middle of the order can pound him next time around.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
why on earth did he think that was a good idea?!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
He's a big Civil War buff
not really.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a pretty big deal
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Does he drink cognac?
That’s the key, right there.
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Well, in that case, the mutton chops are totally a poser move.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
he bench presses comely nurses
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
That documentary is awesome, btw
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So much for working counts...
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions
oh well...
let’s see if Contreras is as aggressive when he faces the top of the order.
tough for our guys to be patient when he gets ahead. :-(
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
So we end up giving Contreras a short inning.
Bummer.
Worse yet, the Federline commercial again.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs decide to let Contreas have a rest that inning....gahhhh.....
Justin Timberlake commercial for the 2nd time already…...
I think the guys doing a beer an inning and a shot a run...
should do a boilermaker everytime the Timberlake commercial comes on.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I am a girl, thank you.
;) And Timberlake doesn’t inspire me.
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What I don't understand
is why MLB.Com advertises itself on it’s feed. We’re obviously already customers or we wouldn’t be there, so why the ads? It confused me.
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I just think they could make more money advertising other things.
You know. Selling those ads. To people. Who aren’t them. And buy them.
But I work in politics, what do I know.
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those are the best
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 21, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
XM Radio is the worst
Thats one reason I cancelled my subscription. The had countless ads advertising themselves and the only ones listening were those of us with service already.
drove me crazy
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That type of thing boggles the mind.
I get advertising to your customers if you sell like, beer. But not if you are selling a quality subscription product.
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nice to see Jason
getting ahead of the hitters.
Let’s hope he keeps it up! We need 4+ more innings of that out of him today.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
That a way Jason
1, 2, 3 inning
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
Cubbies coming up with the top of the order vs. the old man
Fukudome, I’m better than my bother (I swear!), and Dlee
be back in a few, need to take a call for work. :(
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damn work
I am trying to track a game here and people keep calling for ambulances and cops and stuff. Geesh!
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
I know!
the nerve! lol
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Jun 21, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
how could they, don't people know the world stops when the Cubs play?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Well,
I am on the cusp of Cardinal territory. They just don’t get it.
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Jun 21, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I got a picture in my head
thank you :-)
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Jun 21, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
And they give you a second shot at it.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
EPat's new nickname?
Pesky?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
Epat
now with 2 hits, which, coincidentally, is more than his brother has all year
not really.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
So far it looks like lou made a good call putting Patterson in the lineup
Now steal some bases
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
son of a biatch!
they are having good AB but its to the OF gloves!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Epat with the steal
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
Pesky steals one!!!!!!!!!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
EPesk
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou could fall in love with Patterson real fast if he keeps this up.
He’s been lusting after some real speed for his lineup for a while now.
Yeah, but if and only if he can prove his plate discipline
Then we will see him in LF till Soriano returns.
Game delay
PBPer on smoke break…
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I could use a smoke break too
but I am stuck in my fish bowl until 2
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
by love the ivy on Jun 21, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
like the gnomes stealing the beer commercial.. LOL
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
My most hated commercial is...
that little girl singing God Bless America on the Southwest ad. Too too too much.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
I hate that creepy Vodka ad on CSN
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
first cubs stolen base since Bump Wills was on team...
smart ass sox friend..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hendry talked alot but I'm not sure he really said anything
platitudes and generalities. BB didn’t ask any tuff questions.
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions
poitch count on the ageless wonder?
I really want the Cubs to face Linedrunk again, lol. Since last year the Cubs have owned him.
wow
His parents are really teaching him good manners, lol.
that is actually AJ's kid
saying good-bye to daddy as he leaves for a long road trip.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I'd vote for "c".
Root against the sux except when they are playing the evil, vile Cards.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Contreras is making $10 M this year. wow
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions
You jinxed it!
Don’t want you doing a shot until the bottom of this inning.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot BACKHANDS that ball..
and throws out Morgan Freeman…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
WGN Poll is missing what I do with the Sux when they aren't playing the Cubs...
pretend they don’t exist…...
Crede gets under one, flies out to Jimmy Ballgame
Jimmy says “that’s all ya got joe? dont think that one’s got the distance.”
Edmonds must be taking Soriano lessons.
He hopped when he caught that.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
that AB scared me for some reason
I guess that’s the reason
Who the hell is Dwayne Wise?
Jeez Marquis
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Again, Marquis' pitch really wasn't a bad one.
even better than the one on Dye’s shot.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions
Now I am grumpy....our guy is pitching better but they have 4 runs.....
grrrrrrrr…...arrrrrrrrrr…....grrrrrr
Hey we're just setting them up
get ‘em all confident so we can knock their stuffing out in late innings
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
inning over... sigh.... come on Cubbies... hammer this bum
"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers
We need some 2 run homer runs.......come on....this game could get real
irritating if I have to watch Nick Swisher giggle and prance around in the dug out….
Booze Update
Beers 5 (i’m an overachiever) Sots 5
My neighbor is starting to look hot… and her name is Bertha… ‘nuff said ;-)
Still on the phone, but scrolling.
You’re killing me. :( I had to stop at 3 to field this call. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Marquis has given up 8 2-out homers this season
He needs to battle till the end of the inning. That was a good pitch, but he is way too afraid to throw hard to lefties. He nibbles way too much.
Ever wonder how the blimp pilots go to the bathroom?
Ever have it rain on your car in the sunshine? ;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
Jimmy gets under one... way back...
HEY HEY!!!!
Edmonds home run, effortless swing
Sox 4, Cubs 2
Jimmy Ballgame for mayor, no joke
Jimmy with the HR!!!!
Crushed
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
SNEAKY POWER
could have used that last AB but we’ll take it
BAck to BAck!!!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Jimmy gets some love from the crowd at Wrigley!!!!!
And he gets some from me too.
AND THE WONDER HAMSTER STRIKES!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
I called it ...11:47 AM
cookie for me!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The Mullet STROKES one to left center
Sox 4 Cubs 3
Buckle your seat belt friends, it’s time to enjoy the ride :-)
good call
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Hamster Power Ignite!!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Ozzie looked like he swallowed one of those seeds the wrong way!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
How were those back to back shots, Iswaidz?
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
and by shots I mean liquor...lol
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
if we see him post with a lot of repeated keystrokes....
we’ll know he passed out.
Either that or went over to his neighbor’s.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Second time Soto missed the chance for Back to Back to Back
But its still early . . .
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 21, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
LOL he set me up
just wanted to swing away I guess
Come on Marquis!
Show em your hitting skills! Show them the power of Babe Ruth :D
i'll take that over a bunt
come on Fuku!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Marquis with the screaming line drive to right
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
OMG
I bet ozzie is choking AJ and yelling at his team!
Back.
Marquis helping himself out?!
Back to Back Homers?!
NICE! Not quite the lead yet, but I’ll take it!
DOME POWER!!!! WHEEEEEEE! I love the FU-KU-DOME chant!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Granpa looking a little shaky right now.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
And Pesky, lurking on deck!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
Ump says "No, Lou is far more attractive than you, and this is an awesome stadium"
Ozzie agrees, sits down
throw him ou!
he’s arguing balls and strikes
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
That is ridiculous.
I guess I should expect that from the Sux.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Ozzie you can't argue balls and strikes dude
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
DOME IS MY HERO
marquis hustles to 3rd!!!!!!!!!
Yessssssssssssssssssss! BH Dome!!!
4-4
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Ownage time!!!
Come on E-Patt! Continue your onslaught!!!
DOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you so much! WHEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
3-3 EPesky!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
PESKY GETTING IT DONE!!!!!!
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Wow EPatt!!!! Just WOW!!!!!
Love how this happened after Ozzie had to come out and do his little chicken dance to the ump!!!!
This is the stuff rallies are made of.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
My wife left the room at the start of this at bat.
I’m locking her out.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 21, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Keep the line moving boys..
I love this!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
after the inning?
or pitching change?
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
get those new pants dude...
LOL
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 21, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
that a way DLEE!!!!!
6-4
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Pitching change...
...go to the overflow….
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Sweet Jeebus!
What the hell have I missed??? 10-4!!!!!
I knew I should have called in with the blue flu! I just yelled at the phone to stop f-ing ringing, lol
Geovany Soto you're my Hero
Oh man this is insane
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 21, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
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