Baltimore Orioles @ Chicago Cubs GameThread, Jun 24, 2008 7:05 PM CDT

Open Thread: Cubs vs. Orioles, Tuesday 6/24, 7:05 CT

by Al on Jun 24, 2008 3:31 PM CDT in Game Threads Comment 421 comments

Baltimore Orioles @ Chicago Cubs

Next Game

Baltimore Orioles
@ Chicago Cubs

Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008, 7:05 PM CDT
Wrigley Field

Jeremy Guthrie vs Sean Marshall

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from right to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 75.

Complete Coverage >

Finally! A game day with no rain in the forecast.

In this, the 12th year of interleague play, the Orioles finally complete the AL circuit of Wrigley Field -- up to tonight, they are the only AL team to have not played at Wrigley since interleague play began. And considering how many former Cubs have traipsed through Baltimore in the last few years, with the recent DFA of Freddie Bynum, the number of ex-Cubs on the Orioles' active 25-man roster is... zero. The closest to an ex-Cub they have is Alex Cintron, who was in spring training with the Cubs this year, and who replaced Bynum as their starting SS. (Although there are many Orioles who have been rumored to be coming to the Cubs in recent years, from Jay Payton to Aubrey Huff to ... well, you know who, the second baseman.)

Just the fact that Freddie Bynum was Baltimore's starting SS ought to tell you a lot, although they are still hanging around the fringes of the AL wild-card race (5.5 games behind as of today). However, they have done this before in recent years, most notably in 2002, when they were 63-63 on August 23 and went 4-32 the rest of the way. (No, that's not a misprint. They lost 10 straight, won one, lost 8 more in a row, won one, lost one, won one, then finished the 2002 season with an 11-game losing streak. Think about that the next time you think the Cubs are going through a tough stretch.)

Andy MacPhail's coming to Chicago with the Orioles, but he doesn't really want you to notice:

"I'm really not looking for that," MacPhail said about the unremitting media spotlight, which he knows will likely find him. "I've thought about it, and I would try to lay low as much as I can, but obviously, you're going to face more of an issue if you're going to duck the media. [The Cubs] have the White Sox on both ends of us, so it should be fairly quiet."

OK, Andy, you got a deal. That's the last mention I'll make of him during this series.

Today's Starting Pitchers


S. Marshall Cubs	vs.	J. Guthrie Orioles


0-0	W-L	3-7
4.15	ERA	3.51
5	SO	68
7	BB	30
2	HR	13
vs. Bal	--	vs. Cubs

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Sean Marshall	0-0	13	0	0	0	1	0	8.2	8	4	4	2	7	5	4.15	1.73

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Jeremy Guthrie	3-7	16	16	0	0	0	0	102.2	94	44	40	13	30	68	3.51	1.21

Neither of these pitchers has ever faced tonight's opponent. Jeremy Guthrie has one career relief appearance against the Cubs, a poor two-inning stint when he was with Cleveland in this June 19, 2006 game, one of the few the Cubs actually played well that year. Guthrie's decent ERA and poor W-L record suggests low run support, and his gamelogs bear that out: the Orioles have scored only 55 runs in his 16 starts, 3.44 per game. Guthrie's also allowed 13 HR in those 16 starts. The Cubs have had their HR shoes on lately -- light him up!

Oddly, the only current Oriole Sean Marshall has faced is a pitcher, Lance Cormier; that was June 8, 2007, when Cormier started a game for Atlanta against Marshall and the Cubs.

The game's on MASN, the Baltimore/Washington cable channel, so it should be on EI; it's also on WGN and at MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)

Baseball-reference.com game preview

Today's overflow comment thread will post at 7:30 pm and 8:45 pm CT.

And I ask of you again: please, PLEASE try to be nice to each other in the game thread. We are all passionate about baseball and the Cubs and have strong opinions. But we don't have to be nasty to each other. Thanks.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Go CUbs!

by Itchy on Jun 24, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Awww, heck

First!

I just wanted to note that Sean Marshall pitched 8 innings in his last Iowa start, but that was only 87 pitches. I wouldn’t expect him to go more than 6 innings tonight…not that there’s anything wrong with that, since the relievers had yesterday off.

Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"

by zambranofan on Jun 24, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, six solid innings would be just fine...

by SouthernCub on Jun 24, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

87 pitches in 8 innings is outstanding.

I’d love to see that tonight.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jun 24, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah yes, but 85 pitches through 6 innings gets you pulled out of the game.

DOH! :)

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 24, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take 6 strong

with the Cubs up 7-1!!!

by Itchy on Jun 24, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is vaguely...

...Maddux-esque. 87 pitches – 8 innings….maybe Marshall is finally using all that knowledge he gained from sitting next to Maddux in 2006!

by Chadnudj on Jun 24, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep he was a prize pupil

He and Murton ( who figured Maddux knew a thing or two about hitting as well) took full advantage
of having the professor around.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jun 24, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we're really going to be optomistic, how about 27 pitches, 9 innings.

Can't quiet THE RIOT! (www.riotshirts.com)

by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Jun 24, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

27 pitches

Well – Greg Maddux came closest in recent times. He once pitched a complete, 9-inning game with just 64 pitches vs. the Expos in 1988.

"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979

by danimal15 on Jun 24, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh my God.

Just…wow.

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 24, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I echo: Wow

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jun 24, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maddux

It was late September and neither club was in the race. They were both just playing out the string and I imagine the Expos were swinging at a lot of first pitches.

"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979

by danimal15 on Jun 24, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't care what the circumstance is.

That pitch total in a CG is ridiculous. Maddux is so great.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jun 24, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of efficiency...

...let’s try to make the opposing pitchers more INEFFICIENT and grab some base-clogging walks today. I’m somewhat saddened that the season walk total has fallen below club-record pace, according to Al’s sidebar.

by Chadnudj on Jun 24, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The angels havent played at Wrigley yet Al

Someday we'll go all the way.

by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Jun 24, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

smacking forehead!

You’re right. I thought the Orioles completed the cycle.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jun 24, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about the Angels at Wrigley later this year

...how about October

by Cajuncub on Jun 24, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Jun 24, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

language

OK, Al – I’ll stop making those nasty comments right away!

Dan

"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979

by danimal15 on Jun 24, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GO CUBS!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 24, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SWEET!!!

I actually get to watch a weeknight game. Cox Cable doesn’t carry WGN (or any other network that regularly features the Cubs) here in Fredericksburg, but the O’s are on ALL THE TIME.

"I'm not giving him a high-five ever again." - Sammy Sosa, joking about Moises Alou's personal habits

by MorePiePlease on Jun 24, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Strange

I have Cox Cable up in Fairfax and get WGN. I do have EI though too so I get to see more games there.

by rlpete on Jun 24, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

4-32!

Damn I didn’t think it was possible to be that bad.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hammer seems to be running behind...

Guthrie – light him up.

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 24, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't Hammer use all-caps ;)

Guthrie – LIGHT HIM UP!!

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but he also uses "em"

which, to me, implies “them” not “him.”

It’s like a band covering a song: it’s not exact.

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 24, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You guys are, like, Hammer scholars.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I remember the "em"

because it always bothered me.

You just sound jealous. ;)

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 24, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am jealous, actually.

I squandered my PhD on KOW.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You did sound

awfully familiar with the FanPost that wasn’t

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, I have the dissertation to prove it.

Not that I would use my advanced degree to participate in any fanposts centered on said individual. If, in fact, any such fanposts did or did not actually exist on this or any other space-time continuum, which they do and/or did not.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When Al deleted it

he altered the course of the site, essentially taking us off BCB and placing us firmly inside BCB-A.

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 24, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My God, Al, what have you done?!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanc yu for pla-ink on BCB uniferce simoolashun.

Plese x-at tu tha reer.

"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 24, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe its all string theory

and you exist in an alternate reality

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jun 24, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can the Cubs be a dynasty

with a ring on every finger here?

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 24, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's like being a comic book inker.

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 24, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You mean "tracer"...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, Banky...

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 24, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha, yeah, great movie (up until the very end).

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great

Kevin Smith reference there

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone know who was sent down when we recalled Marshall? I know Patterson was brought up to take Z’s spot.

by Donbedouin on Jun 24, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Reed Johnson went to the DL

n/t

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jun 24, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn’t he say just yesterday that he wasn’t asked by Hendry about the DL and that his back was getting better?

by Donbedouin on Jun 24, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He did offically?

I’ve been checking this all day and haven’t been able to find anything about it. Retroactive to last 06.17?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 24, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Linkage, por favor?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't find anything official.

Everything is just speculative, saying he’ll likely be sent down to make room for Marshall. And since Marshall is pitching tonight, I guess we’re just putting two and two together.

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 24, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just found it

on the Sun-Times twitter (pops up in new window, can’t get a link to it), posted 19 minutes ago

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes linkage, please...

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 24, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just googled

There are no official links yet

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on Jun 24, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How 'bout tofu links? Any of those?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't post sausage links

I’m already hungry.

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jun 24, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gordon Wittenmyer reported it briefly at Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times Cubs

Here’s the link to the Chicago Sun-Times Twitter update

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jun 24, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know of a place in Denver to catch the game tonight?

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on Jun 24, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tonight's starting lineup vs. O's

Fukudome
Patterson
Lee,
Ramirez
Edmonds
Soto
DeRosa
Theriot
Marshall

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jun 24, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I call a DeRosa HR tonight.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kind of an "in yo' face" to Roberts, eh?

“This is DeRo’s house!”

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be awesome!

n/t

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 24, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I suppose so...

but I don’t expect him to steal a base.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly.

Probably should have Cedeno hit one too, just to stick it to McPhail. Then have Murton hit one, have Gallagher get a save…... you get the point.

by sackings108 on Jun 24, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Kosuke could, too.

“I’m No.1 ‘round here!”

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 24, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Frosted tips" sure?

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 24, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I did not place any wager on it...

I’m just calling it.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Soto will hit a HR tonight

by Geo4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

back to back maybe?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe :)

If Guthrie pulls off a Contreras tonight, lol.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then, with the crowd going bonkers, Theriot comes up...

and grounds out.

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 24, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

it’s like you have a movie of the future, posting 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 24, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's omniscient

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on Jun 24, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He has ESP n

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Jun 24, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I knew you were going to type 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 24, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you from the future?

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on Jun 24, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Daver

could probably make it happen

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jun 24, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can only make bad things happen. To other teams.

Hear that Kevin Millar? MUHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But Demp

isn’t pitching

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know about you guys.

But this is one of my favorite lineups of the year.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mine will come to fruition once Soriano gets back

and he leads off with Dome second

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep.

a perfect world would have DeRo at short and Patterson at second.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's me though.

n/t.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be doing black magic on Demp's behalf.

I think he’s earned it.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely

he was really looking forward to drilling Millar in the ribs ;)

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubs need to win 2 of the next 4 to have 50 wins at halfway point.

Winning 100 games is a big mark, and they are almost half way there.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jun 24, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 of the next 5, actually.

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 24, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

should win 6 out of the next 6, IMO

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

That would be sweet.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 24, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Should, but just to fluxuations in the universe

it’ll be 4 out of 6…..

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i mean its basically 6 home games

and the pitching matchups are in our favor

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I am learning my stats

recently found out that “fluxuations in the universe” has replaced “shit factor”.....

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm, I dunno. Sounds like fuzzy math to me.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stats are overrated anyway.

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 24, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

50% of stats are wrong 90% of the time...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 24, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

60% of statistics are made up on the spot

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and the other half are stolen from other people's blogs.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

...so says Buzz Bissinger...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't do it myself,

but I am picturing a small cat at a chalkboard doing algebra right now

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

100 wins

Haven’t done that since 1935, I believe. Anyone on this board remember that year? My father-in-law was born that year – he’s 73 and despairing of ever seeing the Cubs win a World Series (although he does remember the Cubs playing in the 1945 World Series). Meanwhile, my wife’s uncle turned 90 earlier this year and he was born 10 years too late to see the Cubs win one.

"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979

by danimal15 on Jun 24, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you

hack adding anti-saber-magician!

"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 24, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last Half Seasons of 50 Wins

1977: 51-30 1st Half
1984: 50-30 2nd Half (1 game rained out)
1989: 50-31 2nd Half

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jun 24, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

NL All Star voting.....

Just out of curiousity, who did BCBers vote for the positions of SS and 2nd base for the National League?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 24, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't remember for sure

but I think I voted for Hanley Ramirez and Utley

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I voted for Tejada and Utley

by Geo4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Neifi Perez

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

by Lou In Blue on Jun 24, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, Neifi will be there.

Sadly, he’ll be passing out towels in the clubhouse. But he’ll be there!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jun 24, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Look, a contest winner."

“No, that’s Neifi. Tell him he’s doing a good job.”

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 24, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol

by Geo4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

daver...are you going to be around in the gamethreads tonight?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perez

I didn’t know Dusty was a poster on this board!

"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979

by danimal15 on Jun 24, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hanley and Utley

only 9 days left to vote folks!!

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jun 24, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keep voting for Dome

Griffey is getting too close!

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Griffey deserves it

He is the only HR hitter from the 90s that I respect the most. But Fukudome deserves it even more :)

by Geo4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

i just want to see two Cubs lead the voting for the outfield

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I voted

for Ramirez at SS, Ramirez at 3rd, Utley at 2nd and had Fukudome, Braun, and Soriano for the outfield.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
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by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1B?

Berkman?

by Geo4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Derrek Lee

that was my homer pick :-).

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Voted Hanley Ramirez and Chase Utley

GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!

by MDBNIU on Jun 24, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

theriot and derosa

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 24-12 (.666)
Edmonds with Cubs: .311 / .358 / .581

by joeschmitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

homer! ;)

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you can probably guess how i voted at the other positions as well.

and edmonds (padres) in CF

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 24-12 (.666)
Edmonds with Cubs: .311 / .358 / .581

by joeschmitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

judges?

not sure about this one

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

positions

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 24-12 (.666)
Edmonds with Cubs: .311 / .358 / .581

by joeschmitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SURVEY SAYS...

...FAIL

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by LT on Jun 24, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll allow, but you're on a short leash.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wait for it....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

See, now is when you should have gone for it.

Premature as always.

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 24, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

twss

by JB 23 on Jun 24, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I couldn't have gone for it..

until varsho said that…and varsho wouldn’t have said that if I hadn’t posted my premature TWSS….

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I used 10 all Cubs ballots

and the rest were for folks having great seasons….Now for my favorite, the AL, I used 20 for the worst I could think of and the other 5 were random dots…..

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except for 25 DH votes for Cliff.....

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A-Ram, Ramirez, Utley, Berkman...

Dome, McClouth, and Braun, with McCann catching….Soto needs the rest.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 24, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hanley and Uggla

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That sounds like a cop team from a 70's tv show...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not a fan of Sean Marshall

But hopefully he can go 4 to 5 innings in each of his two starts before Big Z comes back. Or Hendry completes the deal to bring in another primetime starting pitcher.

The bullpen is well rested. Plus it looks like a day of heavy rain on Wednesday. So Piniella should be OK relying on the pen for 4 or 5 innings if it comes to that.

GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!

by MDBNIU on Jun 24, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

egg yolk!

by SoTxCub on Jun 24, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing more that I want...than 4 innings out of my starters!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing easier to overcome than low expectations.

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 24, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was my dating motto for quite some time.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 LOLs in a row from varsho, well done sir

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+desperation

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 24, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hoping Marshall has a good outing...

i wouldn’t mind having him up there if he can at least get through 6 for us.

by SoTxCub on Jun 24, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i just got back from vegas...

and i’ve been gone since last Thursday, i’m guessing things have been getting a little outta hand on here?

by SoTxCub on Jun 24, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why don't you just SHUT UP and go back to Lost Wages!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, if you think Eyre and Marmol...

... are homosexuals and care to express it here rudely, then no, things have been operating ‘as normal’. LOL

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 24, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could I express it politely?

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 24, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sure

“i believe messrs. eyre and marmol prefer gentlemanly company”

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 24-12 (.666)
Edmonds with Cubs: .311 / .358 / .581

by joeschmitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL - there ya go.

Carlos and Scott… um…

... have a natural love of color and fabric.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 24, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that there's anything wrong with 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 24, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

perfectly normal....why would you say that anyway?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know Eyre would probably laugh his ass off at this stuff...

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 24, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard Dempster actually started these rumors...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seinfeld ref

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that you for catching that...

you are awarded 5,000 points.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lucky!

what can said points be used for

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

by gwood on Jun 24, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anything in this general area right in here.

Anything below the stereo and on this side of the bicentennial glasses. Anything between the ashtrays and the thimble. Anything in this three inches
right in here, in this area. That includes the Chiclets, but not the erasers.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We desperately need sarcasm tags.

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 24, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, yes we do.

SWL delivered a righteous smackdown to me and it will be lost on many who read it.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If it makes you feel any better

I took his response to my Seinfeld quote as legitimate at first, like he actually thought I was wanting to (politely) call Eyre and Marmol gay.

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 24, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scott Eyre and Carlos Marmol prefer the company of men? ;-)

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so business as usual? haha

by SoTxCub on Jun 24, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

where'd you stay?

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 24-12 (.666)
Edmonds with Cubs: .311 / .358 / .581

by joeschmitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

NYNY

by SoTxCub on Jun 24, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was in LV last week

and I stayed in a Time Capsule of the 1970s.

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jun 24, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Circus Circus?

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sahara

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jun 24, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah.

I stayed at the Luxor last time, which is kind of an ‘80’s time capsule.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I bet NYNY

is a time capsule of the 90s (well, I stayed there in the 90s when it was new, and if they’re on the same upgrade cycle as the Sahara, it will be the 90s there until at least 2029).

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jun 24, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SoTxCub

Did you put money on the Cubs to win it all?

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

by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 24, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Angels have never played at Wrigley

Unless you want to count their first season at Wrigley Field, LA.

The Cubs came out to Anaheim once.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh77 on Jun 24, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I Hope Angels Come in October

I’ll be extremely happy, if the Angels come to Wrigley Field this October to play the Cubs in the World Series.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jun 24, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OT: So long South Side Homer Mike North

NorthtoNorth.com

by PirateDan on Jun 24, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry in advance to those who do not agree with me on this...

...but I will NOT MISS Mike North. In fact, this week (when he’s been OFF the air) is the first time I’ve listened to WSCR in the mornings in almost a year. And he’s the reason behind that. Not to start a war or anything – just my $0.02 on Mr. N.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 24, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes....Chicago just got smarter...quite a bit smarter.

by JB 23 on Jun 24, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, this is a relief, but someone will hire him.

He’ll be back.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Goodbye Mr Jagbag!

Now, go home and get yer shinebox!!

by Itchy on Jun 24, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is some of the best news I've heard in years!!!

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 24, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Give his slot to Lawrence Holmes

Probably the most underrated guy on the whole station

by lswaidz on Jun 24, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no way!

ugggg! holmes is terrible.

wheatfield mike down here in god's country

by wheatfield mike on Jun 24, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Give to Murph!

I know he can be a tool sometimes but at least he’s a Cub fan.

by Itchy on Jun 24, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yuck.

Murph is a stooge.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

but he’s better than 4 hours of Don Cooper and rest of the Sox crapheads.

by Itchy on Jun 24, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling that

Mulligan and Handley will get the morning gig, Murph will move into the mid-morning slot, and either Holmes gets the 12-2, with Abbattacola and Goff handling the evening slot when the Sox aren’t on.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could be

What are they going to do with North’s sidekick, Fred?

by Itchy on Jun 24, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

north when teamed with jiggetts.....

was a breath of fresh air when they started out. if you all remember, for a time they were the #1 radio program in chicago in the mid-morning time slot.
then the score was sold to cbs, teams were broken up and the score as we knew it was gone.
north was much better when teamed with jig’s. dan j. would stop north from going over the top, north on his own, many times goes too far. imo cbs was looking for a way to save $ by splitting up north and jig’s and dan and terry, thinking that we the listeners would follow along like sheep and listen to anyone they put on the air. they were dead wrong.
the bottom line is, cbs wanted to go on the cheep, what they are getting is an ass kicking from espn 1000.

wheatfield mike down here in god's country

by wheatfield mike on Jun 24, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boers and Bernstein are still together.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

boers was with dan mcneil

when the score started breaking up teams, they put jig’s with mac and they hated each other.
then boers was put with bernstein, now mac, jurko, and harry is pounding b&b on the score.

wheatfield mike down here in god's country

by wheatfield mike on Jun 25, 2008 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Calling Daver....are you around Daver?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Someone's lonely.

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 24, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...i just wish I could quit him.

Are you going to be around the gamethreads tonight Acquiesce?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No.

Recently moved and haven’t gotten everything set up. Which is why I’m only here during the convenient workday hours. Will be for Thursday’s game.

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 24, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK....

I need someone who is going to be in the gamethread tonight and wants to do me a favor to email me. Nothing special…I just need someone to post something at the end of the game.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm doing statistics all night...

...and listening to this game. Need somethin?

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

email me.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Done

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Daver's probably your best bet.

Northsider’s usual around, though…

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 24, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's "usually around" in real English.

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 24, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hateful Post, Hateful Post

Everyone sucks…..

There, that should take care of the overflow thread…...

Now, McFail is in Chicago…..that should take care of the nasty words, racial slurs, homophobic entries, etc…....

There, I just flagged myself…..And, stop commenting on my sexual preferences….oh, to be flagged…..

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Huh?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

um...

ok?

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just thought I'd get it out of the way....

last game I was here for was truly nasty…....

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You'd think openmindedness wouldn't be as hard as it appears to be.

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 24, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

One would think.....

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Flagged!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I knew you would come through for me.......

ok, everyone T…

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no no no...

you were supposed to say…

Gimme a T!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I've only been here a couple months......

Give me a chance here!!!

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fine, here:

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 24, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey!!! How'd he get my jewellry?

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Freddie Bynum?

Who is this Freddie Bynum of which you speak of, Al? Sounds like a fine young man.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 24, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Young man, no.

Apparently, Al is talking about a pastor.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny thing is.

That kinda looks like him 40 years later.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Kayla Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 24, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Omigawd you're racist!

Omigawd that’s so flaggd!

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Jun 24, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gah!

smaller file size pics in gamethreads please!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is gonna be a sloooooooooow thread tonight

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you're using Firefox, just right click

and adblock the image, then refresh, an viola! a much quicker page

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for the tip n/t

by tootle on Jun 24, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a history w/ Mr. Bynum.

If you do a search of my 2K posts, it can be found. Enough said on that misadventure, which, at that time in the blog’s history—led to quite the uproar.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 24, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pitch a good game Sean!!!!

GO CUBS!!!

by sue369 on Jun 24, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Now this is where a.....

+1 goes???

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you asking permission?

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 24, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never ask permission.....

it is always better to ask forgiveness than permission!!!!

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, I guess it's about time we start talking about the game...

...Baltimore’s two games over, yet been outscored by 14 runs. They’ve taken 2/3 from Pitt, swept Houston, and lost 2/3 to the Brew Crew. They do hit a good deal of home runs (5 guys with 10+; 4th in AL), have one of the lowest team BA (.257; 11th in AL), and are 2nd in saves (thanks to Sherrill haveing 25/26). That’s all I got right now.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Do you have their Scrappiness Index?

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 24, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm only in my third statistics course

that’s advances stats.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When you earn your sabermagician's wand?

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 24, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH, HOGWARTS? I've already graduated from Hogwarts!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way!

I’m Jedi Academy, class of ‘05!

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 24, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've actually been dating Hermione for a few months now...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jun 24, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice.

Legal age for Brits is sixteen.

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 24, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great, kid. Don't get cocky.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 24, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You should come to our Jedi family 4th of july picnic!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is dork-tacular.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So is my apartment.

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 24, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dammit, man!

What part of “work computer” do you and your red x’s not understand!

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 24, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just noticed the "jazz hands" front-and-center

WTF?

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jun 24, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, what's up with that?

The more I look at it, the more demoniac they all seem.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jun 24, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

she once caught a fish

THIIIIIIIS BIIIIIIIG

by lswaidz on Jun 24, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure it was a fish?

by crazymountain on Jun 24, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

look at the people she's with

it was a fish

by lswaidz on Jun 24, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What to Watch

ESPN just mentioned the game, right after What to Watch – Yankees and Pirates – WHY? The stat they showed was Huff hitting .435 with 5 HR’s and 11 RBI’s in his last 11 games. Sounds like the O’s go as Huff goes.

Want to see 7 innings out of SM, but will take 6 and leave with the lead.

A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.

by FSArkCubsFan on Jun 24, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs