Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. White Sox, Sunday 6/22, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 22, 2008 9:00 PM CDT
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Looking good
at this point. And Morgan has been pretty complimentary too.
"I'm not giving him a high-five ever again." - Sammy Sosa, joking about Moises Alou's personal habits
How many times has he said
“That said” so far?
Another phenomenal outing by Dempster.
Now the $1 million question: Will we see Marmol?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Both of these guys stink
“Aramis Ramirez is the hottest home run hitter in Chicago, and also the world”
What??
This hot dog is good but it’s also delicious.
How does he know there’s not a homerun hitter in Outer Mongolia hotter?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
is there anything better
than a sweep of the Sox!
Bet we don’t see their white trash toothless fans wearing the colors this week!
Ok that was cold...
Most White Sox fans have at least 1 tooth.
ok....I have
seen a couple teeth here and there
funny
how they disappear when things go badly yet we still wear our cubbie blue stuff isn’t it?
wouldnt it be nice
if after this sweep the sox went on a steady decline for the rest of the year….
what the hell
is the Ryan Theriot sucks diary all about?
Delete please
but
he only bats over 300 with an obp near 400….....that sucks
couldn't be a sox fan
they can’t type or spell
it's some bs about his lack of defense...
saying he’ll cost the cubs 18 runs or something… whatever…
at least it’s not alex gonzalez who costed them a series
the guy isnt a good defensive shortstop
but he’s also not built to be a shortstop…..all the guy is doing is playing out of position to help this team in a spot they needed to be filled. not to mention he has been very important to the lineup. if he’s the second basemen for this team people would probably be calling him an all-star
Those numbers are a bit off...
...he was quoting someone else who did an off-the-cuff estimate based on something I wrote a few weeks back. I think 18 runs is a bit high, but he’s on pace for 12-13 runs below the average shortstop on defense. He’s also – on the season so far – a below-average hitter for a shortstop, so long as you insist on using a measure more robust than batting average.
Did you even bother reading it?
I have my quibbles with some of it, but there are these things called “facts” in there – Theriot’s hitting has declined since April, and his defense has been bad all season.
Ryan Theriot so far in June: .286/.333/.314
True story!
but
if you think onedec’s a better player
WRONG
That was eloquent and persuasive...
...and I find myself utterly convinced of your point of view. In fact, I would like to hear more, and would love to subscribe to your newsletter.
while theriots numbers in june arent what he was doing in april and may
they still arent terrible….not like he has fallen off the table…and at the same time cedeno has started to fall off the table with his hitting.
cwyers
no fun arguing during a great sweep of the white trash but who on the roster is going to do better at ss for us?
I know the riot’s not an all star ss but he has been an integral part of this team….....graphs and range factors aside
so
demonstrable facts aside, he’s great? Pfft.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
still waiting
to hear who on this roster is going to be more valuable atss the theriot
I vote for Onedec
but Lou’s vote is the only one that counts..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Only numbers that count to me
are W’s and as long as we stay 20 games above .500 w/ Theriot and SS (no matter if the stats say otherwise) I’m fine w/ it. We’re in first place, remember?
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
that being said
like I always Cwyers you’re a man amongst boys w/ your #’s and analysis, but I just am gonna just gonna enjoy the ride (even if mosts of the bumps along the way are SCRAPPY)
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Off the cuff...
...let’s presume that Theriot and Cedeno have hit to their true talent level so far this season, which would make Cedeno (roughly) 11 runs worse than Theriot on offense. [Keep in mind I’m eyeballing this off their Baseball-Reference pages.]
In that event, if Theriot is a 13 run defensive liability, and Cedeno is an average shortstop (and I think that he is), he’s a better shortstop.
If not, the Cubs should do what they did when CF became a hole, and go outside the organization for help. Really, this isn’t rocket science.
is cedeno average at ss?
his fielding percentage is worse than theriot….are u basing that he’s an average ss because of his range? if range is the key factor in who should play ss freddy bynum probably has good range…he’s available.
range and arm strength
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
His CS has probably cost a few runs too...
I’m not sure how to quantify that..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah he's run us out of innings
getting picked off first by a righty is unforgivable, but somehow he gets a pass because he’s scrappy
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
If a .647 OPS for a guy who isn't a Padre isn't terrible...
...then it is impossible to be terrible at baseball.
better than the .367 ops
that cedeno has sported during the month of june….....
I find it amazing how many people put no value in getting on base.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
More amazing
More amazing is how certain posters can’t wait to come and post when things look bad and disappear when things are good.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
My eye doctor is a Sox fan and ironically is the brother of WGN’s Dave Kaplan.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is that ironic?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ll type this slowly so maybe you’ll understand
The irony is he’s a diehard Sox fan and his brother is the lead sports guy on the Cubs radio station.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Amazing.
Even when you type slowly, you can’t seem to get the hang of simple punctuation…or subject lines. Thanks for sharing!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Subject lines
I make a subject line and you whine and post 300 posts bashing me for repeating the subject line in the post.
And again I didn’t realize this was English 101.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
And there’s nothing wrong with the punctuation in that sentence.
But you’re the punctuation police.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Geo
can’t buy a hit.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Crede is a much better fielder than Ramirez!
This is proof right here. Sox fans are totally correct.
The cubbies need to get a one-day Rat mascot for the next time
Guillen comes to town. I’ve talked to D Kingman and he said he’d be happy to wear it for the day.
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 22, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
gritty mcgrit
having a good at bat
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
:(
...
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
meh
Riot swung at a bunch of bad pitches but oh well
your damn lucky
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 22, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That was idiotic by Ozzie
42 pitches for Dotel?
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Gday all
We’ve got this one on ESPN live, what a joy to watch!
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
LOL
Nah, Joe Morgans inane ramblings down here too unfortunately.
The blokes a wanker.
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
btw
i think america really needs to start using the term “wanker”
it’s such a useful word that is just completely under-utilized by us yanks
i prefer the chicago version
of jagoff.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL..
that works too..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ozzie and AJ
fit the bill of wanker seamlessly as well.
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
Giday. Too bad you have to listen to the ESPN announcers like I do.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
yup
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Thome doubles...
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Marmol and Eyre up in the pen
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
or MarMall, as Jon says
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
At least Miller didn't call him MarMOLE
hate that..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Lou: You okay? Demp: Yeah
then Lou hustles, as only Lou can, back to the dugout.
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
wow that migh've been
the fastest lou ever made it to the mound
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
Good call.
Ozzie should take notes.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
sorry aj
back to the sandbox
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
Leave him in Lou...that's it.
AJ flys out to Rami
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
So easy to tell with Lou...
when he runs out there like that always leaves him in. If he walks excruciatingly slow the guy is coming out.
I'd like to see a CG for Dempster. Only 89 ptiches
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Woah.
I just realized the Sox have 3 more hits than we do…and like nothing to show for it.
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well they have that precious little run
so at least they can’t bitch about getting swept AND shutout… cause you know they would
It's the rats.
And the wind.
And the LONG travel distance.
Anything but you know, them.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Got HIM!!!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
K
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
STRUCK HIM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
Jeff Samardzija has been promotoed to AAA
Idk why Veal has not been promoted, but guess because of the 10 mill dollar deal they want Jeff up ASAP. I can see him becoming the RP for the Cubs.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-080622-bold-names-chicago-white-sox-cubs,0,4763781.story
theres already a fanpost about that over on the side.
:-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet! Thanks for the link.
I love Smardzijia
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Dempster is freakin tough!!!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Me too!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
How many K's for Demp?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Reminder:
If you guys care, or liked my Boston vs St. Louis game thread on Friday, I will be doing Atlanta vs Milwaukee tomorrow night 6pm!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
I'll try to stop in for awhile...
I hate off days..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ozzie is promising IMMEDIATE LINEUP CHANGES
He wants Kenny to trade someone before the ninth inning!!!
Is there somewhere online
Where a Baton Rouse resident like me can listen in?
by BlueDWarrior on Jun 22, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't wait
to hear all the Sox fans bitch and moan tomorrow on The Score…
they’ll complain the umps cost them the games and it’s all somebody else’s fault… it’s gonna be great!!
Is there anywhere where one can listen streaming?
by BlueDWarrior on Jun 22, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean to The Score, which I assume
is a local ESPNRadio or some such affiliate for Chicago
by BlueDWarrior on Jun 22, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
ew no very much so NOT espn radio
awesome chicago sports talk, pretty balanced throughout the day, and the funniest afternoon show in town
Both stations suck. I get more sports info from Kathy and Judy on WGN than all day on either of those stations.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
What time is that on?
I definitely need to listen to that.
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Holy Jesus
I thought myspace pages had awful f’ing design
but my lord… (btw, is there a Cubs equivalent?)
by BlueDWarrior on Jun 22, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
their morning guy is a sox fan, but he's pretty balanced
Reed Johnson is on every tuesday at 9 am, check that out, awesome interviews
Murph (he does 12-2) is a HUGE cubs fan and a great show too…
As cool as another CG would be
I’d almost rather save that inning for later. Anyone else?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed. Let Carlos work out his issues pitching the 9th.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
or lieber
or cotts or someone. marmol threw a lot yesterday
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster is good to go, and he's pitching well
We don’t want somebody to come in and load ‘em up and hit a granny
Demp to bat....start the 9th
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Holy Hell
I usually don’t like a fat joke, but Jenks looks like a pitching blimp. Srsly
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I think he calls hitters and threatens to eat them before the game so they’re scared so they make outs.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
96 pitches for Demp
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
Dome Rules
They were just talking abut how Dome stepped back to let Demp get his ovation. What a class act.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
very cool
it feels like he’s been a cub forever.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome
has a .278 BA after an 0-2 count, that’s incredible
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Way to hustle!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Patterson safe!
awesome. love speed!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
he's definitely making a case to stay in the majors.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Corey and Eric
It’s beginning to look like Eric stole Corey’s talent from him.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Eric went to college
Corey didn’t. I think it made a huge difference.
It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.
by Josh Timmers on Jun 23, 2008 2:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Defining the term "Pesky"!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
It's a perfect nickname for him
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epat
fasttttttttttt
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
SAFE!!!!
EPatt!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
7-1
D-Lee ripped it!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
No one covers 2nd! And E Pat flies around the bags!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
Bobby Jenks takes it in the shorts.
Way to go, DLee.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
suck on it
thanks bobby for the meat ball
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
D LEE!!! Doubles
Man that sounded great off the bat didnt it?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
Killing the ball to right
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
like 1 degree higher
and its out.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
WELCOME BACK LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I wish I could get video of Ozzie after the game. That would be worth it.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
listen to the score tomorrow
they’ll have the interviews, and i know they’ll be great… ozzie was on there one time talking to mike north live and just started dropping the f-bomb like it was going out of style… so funny
Excellent.
My local affiliates only talk Basketball because of the Jazz. I like the Jazz and all, but it drives me crazy!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
That's tough.
I think Epat just edges out Dotel though. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I think they are about even
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
Lots of people dont score there
That was shot that Dye got right off the wall. And there wasnt even a play on E Patt
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Good sign...D-Lee hitting to the other side of the field.
That shows he is on and is officially out his sump.
He looked tired.....
from running the bases all weekend.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
yep our bases were clogged with cubs this week
it was beautiful!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
"Ramirez: human afterall"
DAMMIT! I totally had him pegged for a robot… I’m SO happy John Miller cleared that one up for me…
haha
i had just started to type taht when yours came up.
Human? NO WAY
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
A-Ram's empathy circuit kicked in
That’s why he struck out.
Heck yeah.
Hopefully he doesnt flash to his closer days. A non-save situation is supposed to be a good thing for a starting pitcher
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's go Demp!!!!!!!
Everyone got their brooms handy?!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
What do you tell a SUX fan on Monday morning
After this possible sweep?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
Wait till next year.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's do this again next weekend.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK!!!
LMAO!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
LMAO
I missed that one…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 22, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i think was in the initial game thread
i cracked myself up on that one actually, and that’s tough to do these days
it might've been my favorite line
i’ve read on the internet in ages
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Sox fan is intelligent and does not care about the Cubs
I will say GL to the Whitesox, but if he/she is a complete idiot, then wait till next year :)
Nice play by E Patt there
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
Dye is a constant thorn
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Patterson has officially sealed Matt "No Tool" Murton's fate
GET Rich Harden !! 9 starts, 4-0, 53 IP, 67 Ks, 2.53 ERA
I thought that fate was sealed long ago.
Like when he stopped hitting the ball out of the infield
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
You do realize
that nickname sucks, right?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
The pitch count police are coming, the pitch count police are coming !!
GET Rich Harden !! 9 starts, 4-0, 53 IP, 67 Ks, 2.53 ERA
Best. Food. Ever.
I am so getting one after this game.
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Sweep . . .
sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep
by West Coast Diehard on Jun 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
Jon and Joe
didn’t mention this but Patterson’s speed stopped that from being a double. Excellent job on getting that ball.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Howry warming up.
Like lighter fluid on a campfire.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
Yep
Howry is little more than a mop up man at this point. Hence why the Cubs have screaming need to add another bullpen arm before the deadline. To go along with the addition of either Rich Harden, AJ Burnett or Derek Lowe.
GET Rich Harden !! 9 starts, 4-0, 53 IP, 67 Ks, 2.53 ERA
dude go away
the CUBS are winning
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
No to harden, maybe Burnett (depending on their demands), , but the Dodgers are not giving up Lowe
The Dodgers are still in the race.
Mar-mull NOT Mar-Mall
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
Sportscenter is Next
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
really?
i wasn’t sure, they should advertise that more
and anyone who brings a sign to a sporting event that says that should be immediately ejected, beat, and never allowed near a tv camera again… ever
Word. That's ridiculous.
Sweet! I’m at a sporting event, I totally want to cheer for….the non-affiliated network?
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Next time ESPN comes to Wrigley I’m making a sign that says “JOE THE BASKET WAS BUILT IN 1970 AFTER WHICH ERNIE BANKS HIT 14 HOMERUNS OF 512!”
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
lame
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
hell lets finish this off with a triple play!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Triple Play anyone? lol
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
Demps has to get votes too
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
what's the question again?
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry can finish it off
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster rules
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Howry hasn't even had time to warm up!!
I don’t like this. Sorry if I’m being nervous, but the lizards make me feel better.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
They do get warm up pitches, mind you
Although yesterday Rothschild told Piniella “He’s not ready yet” about Marmol and Piniella basically ignored him and walked out to the mound. I’m comfortable w/ our lead though.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
I thought Kerry Wood
wasn’t a good closer.
"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 22, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
When I participate in the greatest
World Series celebration ever following the Cubs first championship in however many years, it will only enrich my joy to consider pessimistic anti-fans like you who in your constant state of negativity are incapable of appreciating anything.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Weird...
I know he’s been sketchy the last two outings, but I sort of like Marmol here. He’s way more warmed up too.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
If Howry's going to get that
outside strike, this might be okay
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
That's One!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
There's one
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
ahhh joe
crede will always cure what alies you
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
nice lil double play here Bobby and let's go home
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
ha ha ha!
Except I don’t sound like a tool when I do it. ;)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
maybe -- just maybe
he’s figured out how to turn the switch on.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
He had a great May
Dont know how he lost it again in June though
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That is when howry is at his best
Mixing his slider and fastball with confidence.
sauce
i think he looks drunk
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, you didn't know that, lol
In 06, the cubs were about to be swept by the Sox and you won’t believe how many Sox fans i had to stop.
K!!!!
That’s two!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
K 2 down
that a way Bobby!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
NICE!!!
Good Job Howry!!!!!
ONE MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
WOOOOOO!!!!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
BALL GAME
W
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs win !!!
And Ron Santo gives birth in the booth !!!
GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!
Chicks dig me...
...because I rarely wear underwear and, when I do, it’s usually something unusual.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
THREE!
CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!!!!
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Cubs Win!!!
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Yes!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
my MAN!
"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 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I love this man.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
he'
"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 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
will be back
"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 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully, he'll be in team-carrying mode again
Not that we need it that much right now, but we will eventually
I
"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 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
have no doubt
I also have no keyboard coordination.
"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 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
So happy!!!!
We’ll see you soon, Sori, we’re building a nice big lead for ya. :)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
hey Chicago whaddya say?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jun 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
The Cubs are gonna WIN TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!
GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I love this pic.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Oh man, I am pumped!!!
The Cubs are 4.5 games ahead of the deadbirds!!! yeah!
ooh
forgot about that. yay for increasing the lead!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
so sad
go cry in your crack pipes Sox fans.
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 22, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
GO CUBS GO!!!
HEY CHICAGO WHATDAYA SAY…....
WE JUST SWEEP THE WHITE SUX ASSES TODAY!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08
i couldn't care less about who we beat
i’m just glad we won
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
tru dat
but they already lost. :-)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
20 games above .500
4.5 over the Cardinals
and a three-game sweep of the most trash-talking GM and Manager in the major leagues.
Think we smell like urine, do ya? Well, you smell - and look - like sh!t.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Buster Olney
thinks the Brewers are going to make a play for Sabathia.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
with what?
"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 22, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno
I just thought it was interesting.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't really say...
Just said, without explaining, that the Brewers have the prospex the Indians need
and that they're going into
win NOW mode.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, they are going to need alot more than CC
Their bullpen is a major problem for the Brew Crew.
again, I ask...
with what?
"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 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I would think it would have
to be Weeks, a pitching prospect and a blue chipper.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
They would have to give up LaPorta
He is their up and coming prospect. They need him alot more than a 3 month rental of Sabathia.
its a bad situation for them
they’d have to give up a couple of prospects (Gallardo and LaPorta to start). They are going to have to sign him to a long term deal after giving up those prospects. As a result, They cannot resign Sheets.
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Well time to take off...
I’m really glad I got to share another win with you all though… this is becoming a nice routine for me :-) Everybody have a nice night, and enjoy the off day tomorrow!
Best home start since 1936.
Fracking AWESOME!
We FINALLY gained a game on the Cards. WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Meanwhile over on the sox board
comments like this are posted….. Well, way to be the Cubs’ bitch this weekend guys, good times.
Yesterday someone posted this..
Sox = Cubs little bitches
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 22, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I can almost hear Mike North's CYA already...
“Well, come on, we knew they’re a good home team. I mean, that being said, being good at home is not the beat-all, end-all. Let’s see how they do when our pitchers don’t have to hit. Stupid National League!”
"Give 'im the heater!" -Lou Brown
but
their pitchers didn’t hit today, either.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Imagine that
sportscenter leads off with the BoSox
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, but you gotta love seeing Ankiel stink on that fly ball.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
he did look fabulous doing that.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i look forward to using that bill muray picture next weekend
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Nice Cubs win. Nice Cubs sweep.
Sorry the grounds crew will have to scrape pieces of Ozzie’s head off the ceiling after it explodes.
Good night all.
With Ward and Marshall coming back up
who should be sent down. We have a dilemma folks.
Murton & who? Hoffpauir? Patterson? I hope not the latter.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
I heard somewhere RJ DL
but I dunno about the other, I guess Hoff
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
hoffpauir
He hasn’t impressed me yet and Murton is not the player that Lou wants.
Yeah
I guess Ward makes Hoffpauir not a need.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Agreed...
And Hoff is mainly a first baseman, so I expect he goes down.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot
if i have a vote. or Hoff.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 22, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind seeing Fonty go down.
and Hoff, obviously. But it might also be Murton.
"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 22, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonty's on Lou's good side. Murton is not.
I’ll be shocked if Little Lord Fonty-roy goes down.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Murton and Fontenot
Whoever said you couldn't mix business and pleasure never owned a putt putt course. --Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 22, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
bed-time.
no need to dream of victory. It’s our reality.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
well um are elimination number in 82
for the record..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Im the only one
Who gets to enjoy the rest of the day with this win!
Take some of that Shite Sox, your hated here as well.
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
tell us what he says!
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Anything...
from the Mouth of the South? I want to know how he describes this performance.
ESPN is getting ready to rerun the Lou/Ozzie spot.
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jun 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou/Ozzie
I kind of thought the one where they jumped on a trampoline, rode a bike for 2 etc was kind of funny.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Ozzie's Press Conference Highlights
Just watched Ozzie’s postgame comments. He was surprisingly calm and resigned about the game and the series. Not surprisingly, he started off with the usual “A loss is a loss, no matter who you play against.” Yeah, right. I’m sure Kenny Williams concurs.
That aside, he was markedly gracious in defeat. Saying things like, “They played better than we did,” and “They outperformed us.”
When asked about Vazquez’s performance, he said, “[It was] not good. [He was in] trouble from the beginning of the game [and] was off most of the time.” At one point Ozzie apparently joked that, “We might send Vazquez down and bring Louiza (sp?) back.”
About Dempster, he had a variety of compliments, including “He threw the big pitch when he had to,” and “He threw the ball unbelievable good.”
When asked whether he was going to change anything when the Cubs visit the Cell next weekend, Ozzie said simply, “No, we just have to play better, pitch better.”
Finally, several times during the interview he said about the Cubs, “That’s why they’re in first place.”
Indeed, Ozzie. Indeed.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Wow...
that coming from Ozzie is a shock.
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jun 22, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Drugged
Maybe someone drugged him.
The weird thing is Ozzie was my favorite player on the Sox for a long time.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
That’s suprising. Thanks!
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Yeah, I'm guessing he was...
...holding in his rage for use against Kenny Williams. His GM’s idiotic comments may well have lit a fire under this Cubs team ass. Then again, Ozzie wasn’t exactly at the top of his game during the series either.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
The Sox shouting their mouths and the Cubs sweep
My Mom has a saying “There’s well said and there’s well done”
Meaning you can talk a great game but the only thing that counts is if you produce or play a great game.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 22, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
I like that saying
Sounds like something my grandma would come up with.
by BlueDWarrior on Jun 22, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Comments from Sox Fans (stolen from fellow Cubs fan Facebook page)
“um the cubs didn’t get the 10th in a row, and the sox came back with 7 the next week. why don’t ya don’t ya go jerk soriano off…i think he could use a n extra hand. HA!”
“Never said the cubs weren’t the best team in baseball. As of right now ya gotta say that. But the sox ARE in a better spot. And like I said the cubs are SUPPOSED 2 be where they’re at. I’m not sayin anymore till the series”
“I know you like wrapping your mouth around Mariotti’s balls all the time, but his article today was undeniably trash. Even for someone who likes his work such as yourself, I thought you would still know better…
P.S. – Ozzie blew it today by going to Dotel in the 7th. Danks was pitching fantastic.”
“I probably would have made that bet seeing as how I’m so used to takin ur money, however I’m reading your post after the sox handed you guys a win. Ozzie got out-managed once again. But bottom line..anytime you get lead-hits in three innings (two of them doubles) ya simply don’t deserve to win the ballgame. Danks should have never been taken out with uribe pinch hitting. Fuckin 1 earned run, 5 scattered hits, and 3 clutch double play ground balls…he was fuckin rollin but the cubs one fair n square. what can I say?”
Lone Cubs Fan post: “I love how all these sox fans hate on the cubs so much that they actually get mad over it!! all i can say is lets go white sox all the way to the seris and we’ll see ya there!!!”
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
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