Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Orioles, Wednesday 6/25, 7:05 CT

"The ever-changing kaleidescope of raw reality would defeat the human mind by its complexity, except for the mind's ability to abstract, to pick out parts and think of them as the whole." -Thomas Sowell

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I am so incredibly sick of hearing about the wonderous Joba.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN servers may melt down from the sheer volume

of Joba-fellating posts their columnists will be writing.

"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 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how many pitchers

does Baltimore have?

"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 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

6

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

are they using

position players to pitch?

"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 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how can we tell?

"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 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not enough

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bukvich......professional journeyman

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This guy has a 13.5 ERA. I'd like to add to that now

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

EDMONDS!

HOME RUN, BABY!

"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 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HR!!!!

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

JIMMY BALLGAME!

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man lilly is not that good this year

i can’t believe he was preseason our #2 starter! thank goodness for demp, but hey what i like about lilly is that despite his struggles he is a gamer and ALMOST always gives us a chance to win the game

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he was somewhat lucky last year

teams in the NL had to adjust to his pitching, but now they are set in.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lilly is what he always has been

a good starter who competes and keeps you in a game.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

and we’re giving him the support to win. It’s all good.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

indeed

And we fortunate to have Gallagher doing well.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Flyball pitcher

Would be awsome at a place like Petco.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

Just ask Randy Wolf ;)

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

jimmy home run

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds with the HR!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jun 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes!! ANOTHER EDMONDS HR

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

JIMMY BASEBALL HR!!!!

by maddux1-27-07 on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

7-4...Jimmy Baseball!!!!

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Call it the Edmonds Expressway

Go shove that in your pooper, Joe Morgan!

Heh-heh… pooper

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds

what a great pickup by Hendry. . . really solid for us so far.

by noiseboy on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All right Jimmy

Dare I say… he’s been almost studly

"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 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing

and almost scared myself. but he’s our stud so i guess its okay.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ALMOST the important word

"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 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But not in

the Geo sense.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was quite the ladies man in St. Louis.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

is he married?

"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 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard him say

right after he got here something that if it didn’t work out here he was going home to be dad to his kids. Don’t know if he’s married or not.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunno...

I just heard he was a playa..

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't hate the playa

Hate the game

I know, but it was a lay-up.

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't want

a ladies man.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, we can be trouble. ;)

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!!

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No one reaches the Geo level.

Except maybe Rami.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love rami

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

your right no one can reach geo level.. hence the almost

"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 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm sorry

but i can’t get enough of that pose after an hr from jimmy ballgame…

can’t wait for the double fist pump on the walk off aka playoffs

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

JIMMMMMAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!

I’ll take it. What a dude. I love it.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1 out, come on de ro

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jimmy Edmonds.....why do I love you now?!?!?!

by razzpunk on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He officially bleeds blue now as far as I can tell.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That was about Edmonds.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HEY, HEY, JIMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"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 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 out,

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DIRECTV + Rain = Angry Cub fan

by razzpunk on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2b by fonty

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

FONTY

double! wewt!

"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 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sneaky power!

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hampster Power

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Hamster!

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i love the little guy power

he should have eaten another bowl of wheaties this morning though

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jim Edmonds was never a Cardinal

He was just a Cub waiting to happen.

I cannot WAIT for the Cards-Cubs series. I’m thinking he hits .521 that whole series.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

with eleventy home runs!

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

eleventy...LOL

"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 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

.521?

That’s awfully precise. We’re gonna hold you to that. If it’s .520 or .522, you get nothing!

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I also think he will pimp slap Pujols

Just for fun

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm headed down there for two games

I think I may have to get an Edmonds jersey

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you should do that

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope a lot of Cub fans do that.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

a cub waiting to happen

haha. i can’t wait til we play the cards again

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he was just scouting the opposition

it’s all good

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be money.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WONDER HAMSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"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 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lilly = slightly overmatched

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

pardon me while i eat my words

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

base hit...... fonty held at third

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ron's about to have a cow

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

moooo

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I liked your yesterday pictures better

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we don't need her tonight

but i do

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

She's a Mormon girl

saving herself for marraige

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm single.

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There ya go.

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AWW come on...

fonty you gotta go on that

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i know seriously

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lilly 1b

by maddux1-27-07 on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

fonty should've scored according to radio

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he was Quaded.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i hate quade

i’m from the Des Moines IA area and went to many an I-cub game – quade sucked compared to Kimm and he sucks now as a 3rd base coach…point of clarification, I am not upset its no biggie but yea not a quade fan

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You actually prefer Wavin' Wendell?

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

no, i think he’s an upgrade – somebody said quade waved him in but fonty looked back for the ball and didn’t go. sorry mikey

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lilly get a single

and Fontenot stays at third. Ronny wants to string him up.

"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 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ronny should just be happy

He still has a job. He should get down and thank God every day he gets to put on a uniform.

He will NEVER be ONEDEC to me. He is known forever as “Trade bait”

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he meant Santo.

"The ever-changing kaleidescope of raw reality would defeat the human mind by its complexity, except for the mind's ability to abstract, to pick out parts and think of them as the whole." -Thomas Sowell

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hater...

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trade Bait - Who Ha Ha

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh.

I meant Ron Santo…

"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 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fonty waved, but he turned back to look at the ball!!

by maddux1-27-07 on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get in the game fonty

by LT on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

come on epat bring him in

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Silly Wonder Hamster.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

k out

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pesky!

lets go little patterson!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

epat k's

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and Epat Ks.

so much for that.

"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 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fontenot should have scored! Head up his hamster hole!!

by razzpunk on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

must ... resist ... running ... joke ...

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ron Santo is having a stroke over Fonty's

ignorant baserunning

"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 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, it's a stupid mistake

They said he was waved home, and I’m pretty sure that we’ll need more than 7 this game if the sind stays where it is.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ron is just hilarious, though.

The wife and I are nearly in tears over his exasperation.

"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 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no santo strokeage

i don’t need to hear how this team is “winning it for ronny” from espn

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

gameday says albers left due to an

injured neck/shoulder for those wondering earlier

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just talked about on CSN

good catch though

he’s going for an examination in baltimore tomorrow… he’ll probably get mugged leaving the airport and be dead by noon…

rip matt albers

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yikes

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats a bit rough, innit?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping it's anger at the airport

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you've never been to baltimore, have you?

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no

is it that awful or are you having O’s fans kill him?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no o's fan

just a baltimore resident…

baltimore is a lot like detroit… leave the “city” and you seriously don’t feel comfortable… been there twice this year already and got lost both times and seriously… i’m glad one of the guys i travel w/ had a gun b/c we were in some VERY shady neighborhoods…

downtown is beautiful though :-)

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

The area by the water is AWESOME. The drive to get there is sketch.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

can we start talking about food again?

i’m really hungry but i have NO IDEA what i want to eat

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I just got back from Portillos

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate you

best place ever…

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They ship

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

$139

for 10 chili cheese dogs doesn’t add up for me

plus i know the stuff they use, i just can’t perfect it ;-)

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll bring some down during my annual trip to see the Chiefs

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i will not only buy your tickets

but i will buy your drinks after the game

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Deal.

I’m headed to St. Louis for the series next week, then New York the last week of July. After that I’ll start looking for a Chiefs game to get to.

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

email in profile

hook it up :-)

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who's in KC?

I’m in Lawrence

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

by dtpollitt on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds good

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm so hungry i could ride a horse

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the dictionary under "irrelevant," it says "see: cake"

"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 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would love a breakfast burrito right now for some reason.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey i had one of those this morning

gotta love hardees

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

#11, my morning tradition

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

can't blame quade, he sent him

fonty had a rookie mistake ..

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think E-Patt should be called pesky

Pesky truly defines players like David Eckstein. E-Patt still has not proven to be a tough strike out hitter, lol.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DAMMIT FONTENOT!

He has to score there – pick up the coach, not keep looking back.

That better not come back to bite us.

BELIEVE!

by cubbie08 on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

PEORIA CHIEFS RULE!

eventhough they suck this year

if you can get to that game, GO!

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I would go just to see Ryno coach.

Stupid distance to Peoria.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's so worth the trip!

and you know i’d totally buy you a beer at the game

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I might have to see if I can make a side trip later this summer

I’m trying to schedule a trip to Wrigleyville after the move.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you know how to get a hold of me!

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Will do. :) Like I said, I'll be facebooking it after my life isn't so crazy. :P

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

dirty birds and detroit still delayed

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lighten up Santo

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hey, i bet Lou is pissed too

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ouch...stranded 9 baserunners!

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

glad the brew vrew lost today

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

er.... brew crew... darn beer and fingers don't mix

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hee hee!

And THANK GOD! Maybe we can get that game back!!! It’s ridiculous that we are 19 games over .500 and have two teams in shooting distance.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

is that like the brew VROOOOM?

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ump

is incredibly strict on that outside corner tonight. . .

by noiseboy on Jun 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

was that last flyout as deep as it looked on GD?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

about 15-20 ft short of the wall

by PrincetonCubs on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

kinda

it was approximate.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love that Santo is emotionally involved in the game,,,

the critics of his broadcasting wouldn’t have loved Harry Caray’s calls either then….

by razzpunk on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Santo's act gets old

There, I said it.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Different tastes for different fans I guess...some people even like Len and Bob

by razzpunk on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

L&B have grown on me a lot

i like them now. but maybe that is just me

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They're definitely an acquired taste

Especially when Len’s voice cracks…

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they've grown on me too, but...

i freaking used to LOVE chip caray and stoney – traders

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know Stone was canned for criticizing Dusty, right?

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

-1

But maybe that’s just cuz XM is the only way I get to hear the games ESPN and WGN don’t cover. Freaking WGN … get me hooked as a kid and now they cut back …

(goes off muttering, sparing everyone else from the rest of his rant)

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it. Comentators should be split

One with knowledge and stats, one rooting for the home team.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Pat and Ron combo is the best in MLB.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"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 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Santo doesn't bother me.

Brenly makes my skin crawl.

"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 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i honestly get so scared sometimes

listening to the WGN radio call… after Ron has an outburst and is silent I really, really worry he’s still there… he better stick around till we can win one for him… harry went too soon, i wish i could have heard harry callin the games this year…

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 out

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

For those wondering.

Reed Johnson: .271/.343/.387
Ted Lilly: .269/.296/.308

He’s making a comeback!

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

now's the time Lilly.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Ted!!!!!!!!

"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 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice comeback by lily.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Going into tonight...

....Lilly was hitting .217/.250/.261. You’d really like to see him hit for a little more pop, though – only one double on the season!

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's got Murton power

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha lol for real

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else sort of curious to hear Mike and Mike in the 7th?

I was listening to them this morning, and jokes aside, they showed some respect for Wrigley that was pretty cool.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Greeny went to school at northwestern and spent a lot of time at wrigley

during those years and then covered the cubs when the score first started up. he at least gets it. :-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's cool.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He told a hilrious story today about

how Dawson got pissed a Mike North for telling a lie about him on air, and found out Greenburg was from The score and came up to him int he locker room and threatened to punch him in the face.

"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 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was funny.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just so long as they're in tune

We can forgive them for not looking like Julianne Hough.

"The ever-changing kaleidescope of raw reality would defeat the human mind by its complexity, except for the mind's ability to abstract, to pick out parts and think of them as the whole." -Thomas Sowell

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speak for yourself

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I could never get tired of looking at her.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

omfg

incredible…eyes

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey!

I thought we were only using the Hough when we were behind.

Granted, that might limit it more than …

I’m sorry, what was I saying???

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well... here's my take

we really only scored when i used one pic last night… which I will be reserving for when we’re doing… the little one int he blue dress was clearly bad luck… so i think we’re ok, as long as we reserve our hough usage to the winning images

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This could get complicated for me.

You’ll have to keep up with the rules…

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh don't worry

i know what pic is good luck for us… and it will stay in reserve until we need it

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reminds me of Kelly Pickler...

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

only smarter

by BradB311 on Jun 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And bigger...ummm...eyes, yeah, that's it..

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

pickler

was the worst seventh inning stretch interview ever. I was dumber for listening

by BradB311 on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hough

just giggled and pimped her CD.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sadly she looks a TON like my ex

which kinda sucks ‘cause i’m still gettin over that one…

but the cubbies and beer make it alllllll good ;-)

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, she better have had some real problems, dude

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

omfg

where do i start? lying, manipulative, no ambition, no drive, kind of a slacker… personality does a lot for me… i can get any chick i want, but honestly i need them to carry on an intelligent conversation… ya know? ok maybe not any chick, but i’m not scared to talk to a girl, and i’m pretty damn engaging

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not bitter though ;-)

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Aww. seriously, Sorry that doesn’t sound like a fun relationship AT ALL!

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course not..

but if she looked like the Hough, I could overlook a lot of those traits.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know, the lying thing might get me

Honesty’s important.

And, really, carry on an intelligent conversation? Did you listen the Hough at all?

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

The lying I couldn’t live with. But she had an agenda last night. She wanted to sell her CD. Hopefully, if we dated, she would have more to offer than what she showed during the 7th inning.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jun 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Lord

Who is this beautiful specimen?!

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You missed the Hough????

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I refuse to arrow down now

Who is she and where do I find her?!

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

images.google.com

julianne hough

enjoy, see you tomorrow

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

She's a country "singer" who did the seventh

And Sexy’s dancing lesson with her, shown on “Have a Ball,” inspired much jealousy among the male BCB posters.

Talking and singing, not so much

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah i know

derosa looked really good… he’s way out of her league

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go to YouTube

And search “Dancing With The Stars Julianne Hough.” Enjoy.

"The ever-changing kaleidescope of raw reality would defeat the human mind by its complexity, except for the mind's ability to abstract, to pick out parts and think of them as the whole." -Thomas Sowell

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can you keep coming back with updates?

Im just going to sit here and stare at her for the rest of the game….

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cubs just hit 3 grand slams in the same inning

all by Jimmy Ballgame… you missed it!

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ROFL!

And he was on base for two of them!

"The ever-changing kaleidescope of raw reality would defeat the human mind by its complexity, except for the mind's ability to abstract, to pick out parts and think of them as the whole." -Thomas Sowell

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i know!

isn’t that crazy???

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol, they were really funny about it like splitting up the intro/exit and the singing to make sure they didn't butcher it. ha ha

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

stop yourself

while you’re at it… don’t blaspheme the hough

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not blasphemy

I’m just sayin’ if M&M don’t sing in tune, they really ain’t bringin’ a lot to the table, know what I mean?

"The ever-changing kaleidescope of raw reality would defeat the human mind by its complexity, except for the mind's ability to abstract, to pick out parts and think of them as the whole." -Thomas Sowell

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But Golic lost all that weight on Nutrasystem!

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, I heard them last week talking about it, they were pretty excited

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nope

could care less… the new bradley baseball coach should have sang it…

at least it would apply to illinois… these guys will probably sing “root, root, root for the YANKEES”

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Greeny went to Northwestern...

by LT on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

K!!! inning over

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

K

nice Teddy

by noiseboy on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to go Lilly.

GoCubsGo

by MinnesotaFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What's the 3 worst words you can hear while having sex?

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

where's my diaphram?

by JoToPo on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel nothing...

by sonics250 on Jun 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pasta diving Theriot?

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Honey, I'm home."

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just shat

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was that you?

"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 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that 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 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

move the donkey

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

whoa

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lswaidz, sometimes you scare me

You didn’t grow up in Arkansas, did you?

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Naperville - far more disturbing than the deep south

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no

but i never said i heard that… if i did though… door… or camera… either way, good story

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

twss

by LT on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've had better

by BradB311 on Jun 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good usage :-)

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can we stop?

"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 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you in?

by BradB311 on Jun 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHA!!!

by sue369 on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you're brother's better

by BradB311 on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's not IIIIIIIiiiiit...

"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 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Illinois State Redbirds

by JoToPo on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DON'T DIS THE BIRDS!

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry. Saint Louis Cardinals

by JoToPo on Jun 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

much better

ISU class of 2006 here ;-)

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, that's you

"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 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

someone else's first, middle and last name?

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

funny

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1 out

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 out

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

aram k's inning over

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fresno St leads 6-1

bot 9

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great news

Sorry, Georgia fans. One SEC team I can’t root for

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Gators

by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

me either dude

War Eagle….

by LT on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I was an Auburn fan before I went to So Car

So it’s a double whammy with me

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If they lose the president will try to change the rules

so poor UGa won’t get cheated out of another title….

by LT on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, they're letting them back in the game...

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

the closer doesn’t have it.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You rooting for anybody or just watching?

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love the college world series

i watch every year. no rooting interest this year.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How is Purdue's program ... You're Purdue, right?

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was. left a year ago

our baseball program isn’t very good. big 10 baseball is hard because of how cold it is when you have to start the season. we’re not very good

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What are y'all good at? Baseball's about the only thing So Car has going for it...

Not to be rude by the way I phrase the question, by the way….

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

double play - 2 down - runner on 3rd

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fresno WINS!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very cool.

That better be the Sports Center Leadoff, if they bump that for Joba…Dude.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But it's Joba!!!

They have to lead with Joba!!!

He is the Chosen One!!!

Joba Rules!!!

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This just in...

Cy Young award to be renamed Joba Chamberlain award. Sportscenter next.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

ha ha ha

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

UGA has two on with no one out in the 9th

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ted's at 90 pitches

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He needs to get through this inning so he can bat one more time.

A home run would do wonders for his batting line.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it sad that I have more faith in Ted's ability to drive the ball

than I do in Matt Murton’s?

"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 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have more faith in an injured Mark Prior to hit the ball

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but once he hits it

his arm falls off from the collision

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Cubs would use him in the right situation

Lets say probably for clinching the division :)

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, it's "sane"

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably, but correct.

I was looking at Lilly and Z on Baseball Prospectus and they are both way higher in terms of Offenseive VORP than Murton…ha ha.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last I looked,

Murton was -0.1 in VORP

"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 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Something like that. It was pretty bad.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

VORP is positionally adjusted.

And it’s not like Murton has had a lot of opportunities.

Say it with me – sample size!

Say it again – sample size!

Say it so everybody can hear you – SAMPLE SIZE!

Can I get an amen? Amen!

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love sample size,

and I like Matt Murton, but he looks hopeless at the plate this season. I know hit consistently in the minors, but he only slugged .382

"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 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's the thing.

Guys in hot streaks tend to look better, and guys in cold streaks tend to look worse. It’s a matter of selective endpoints – people tend to think the start of the season means something. It really doesn’t.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll keep that in mind.

"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 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

I think the argument can also apply to players like Soriano :)

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you my ANOVA professor?

Cuz we were talking about sample size 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 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everybody talks about sample size.

I wish I could do an ANOVA – I can barely handle doing a linear regression, and by “doing a linear regression” I mean “letting R do a linear regression.”

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

aaaaaaaaaaah!

I’m a journalist. Make it stop! Make the numbers stop! ;)

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a journalism major, in theory.

Had to leave school for a while, but hope to return to it at some point.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The special education teacher in me says...

...give 6 more weeks til the course is over…and I can teach it to you, damnit.

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 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if it's sad.

I do know that it’s not particularly rational.

I has a blog.

by cwyers on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was my fear.

Murton’s swing looks jacked, though.

"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 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

whens the next overflow thread open?

by BradB311 on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

9:15

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

gettin in line for the FIRST post?

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1b

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

guess who is at the plate

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we please get him out this time?

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh oh

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jun 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

finally, he grounds to third

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

inning over

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can I get a brief status/summary?

Every time I switch to Sportsline something bad happens. Where are we in the lineup?

by JoToPo on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Geo's up

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds up next

GoCubsGo

by MinnesotaFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

jimmy edmonds leading off

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

come on jimmy

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BB for edmonds

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks

by JoToPo on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Jimmy!

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fresno wins 6-1

This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by HectorVillanueva on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's a great story

And the reason CFB shouldn’t have a playoff…but that’s another argument, isn’t it?

by cocknfire on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amazing, pitchers are walking Edmonds

And people were saying…Edmonds is finished/washed up etc.

by Geo4MVP on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sot count 2-1

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that s soto

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soto bb 2 on no one out

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

RIP

George Carlin… once again

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Awwww.

That man rocked. I prayed to Joe Pesci the night he died as a tribute.

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

by slcathena on Jun 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

football vs baseball

Classic.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jun 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway??

by LT on Jun 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hi i'm wayne, i'm a gun person

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This si the hippee-dippe weatherman, coming out to all you dippy hippies

"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 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

De Ro K's come on Fonty

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-2 on fonty

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

fonty k's come on lets bring in these guys

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lil' mike didn't look so good there

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lilly to bat....3 runs must be enough for Sweet Lou

by razzpunk on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

naw

just loooooooove that sweeeeet lilly swing

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

c'mon TED

by noiseboy on Jun 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lilly k's

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

by MiCubsFan on Jun 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bad News: Lilly struck out

Good news: many flies killed near home plate

by lswaidz on Jun 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT 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 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is 6+ innings with 4 or less runs a quality start...

... or does it have to be 3 runs or less with 6+ IP?

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Jun 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

by dtpollitt on Jun 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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