First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Orioles, Thursday 6/26, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2008 1:16 PM CDT
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"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Third
Yes!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
LOL
The only time I was first Al came on and put his comment above mine saying “no your not” or something like that..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
9th!
haha
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
Let's Go Cubbies!
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
actually, there's a .5 cents fee.
but that’s ok, I’ll get it out of your bank account on my own…
"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 26, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Marquis has a confient look on his face
Lets hope Brian Knight (Home plate umpire) is friendly to him
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions
Here we go!
LIZ! LIGHT ‘EM 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
I think Hammer's dead...
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 26, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
But...
I buried Hammer.
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 26, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I have come to praise Hammer
not to bury him.
"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 26, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe I just heard
“cranberry sauce” then.
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 26, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
If Marquis can continue to come througgh
I’ll stop saying mean things about him. :D
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
+1
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
A closer look shows the true culprit...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
I've never figured out how a thief is associated with cheeseburgers...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
hahaha
I never thought about thinking about how a thief is associated with cheeseburgers, but now that I am, your right, that is weird
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
robblerobblerobble!!!!
"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 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
ooooh
3-d goodness.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Roberts grounds out
Cintron Ks.
two outs, nobody on.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
The sinker...
is sinking.
This is good.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
well that was a nice quick 1 2 3
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
Markakis
pops up to Theriot. three up, three down.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Currahee! 3 miles up...3 miles down...hi ho silver!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Lovely inning, Mr. Marquis
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
If Marquie keeps this up (no hit ball) the rest of the year...
He’s the League MVP
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Jun 26, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
9 hits thru 5 innings.. but 0-0
"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 26, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
RODIMUS PRIME!
"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 26, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
kind of erratic,
but he also has a rocket-launcher.
"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 26, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Im embarrassed that I got the reference even before I saw the picture
hides my head in shame
"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 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't deny the
AllSpark!
"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 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
you know what to do cwyers ;)
After all, you are the stat guy for Lou Pinella.
Hah!
I can imagine how that conversation would go:
CW: Um, Lou, about Ryan Theriot.
Lou: WHAT, SON.
CW: He’s not a very good defensive shortstop.
Lou: DO YOU WANT TO LIVE?
CW: Um… yes.
Lou: THEN MAYBE YOU SHOULD SHUT UP.
lol
"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 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
these "Voice of Chicago"
commercials crack me the hell up. Ron Santo: “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!”
“The voice of Chicago.”
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
My verdict is in
The 3D view is worthless because it doesn’t show the plate straight-on (to judge balls and strikes). 2007 is better for that.
Of course, the real asset would be showing the strike zone, but I’m not holding my breath.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I can't get it to do a straight on view
It’s off, about the same as the CF camera. That’s as close as I can get.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
you can move itr around to do that.
I’m watching balls and strikes from the underside. of the ground.
"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 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
That guy in the stands behind HP
looks like Weird Al… or his hair does anyway
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
patterson
Ks.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Is it still weird for anyone else to hear "Leading off for the Cubs....Patterson"?
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
I immediately look for toothpicks in the dugout.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot
pulls the ball!
single. one out.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Isn't that what the trainers had to do to Pie in Spring Training?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
ouch
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
you had to go there.
"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 26, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I try to quit...I really do...
but you keep pulling me back in!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
The "worst player in the world"
Just got a hit…. Keep it up Theriot, for all these naysayers!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions
what is your favorite place to get stats from
I use baseball-reference.com, but it seems to me you come up with stats really quickly, and odd ones at that
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Baseball-Reference.com is the usual one.
If you’re looking for splits, there’s dropdowns right above the batting stats. There’s also the gamelogs – if you’ve never played around with the gamelogs, you should.
nobody said he was mediocre
He is above average, but could be better if he improves his defense.
as with Edmonds
I’d be happy to be proved wrong about Theriot. Of course, his biggest issues are on the field, not in the batter’s box.
"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 26, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
There goes the no-no
"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
Lee flies out to Jones
2 outs 1 on.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
48 years ago that Ron Santo broke into the Major leagues
"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 26, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
Aram flies out to center
three outs. 0-0.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Meh...
they just got a little under those pitches…they squared them up….so look for some hits the next time through the order.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but shouldn't we expect more from them...
...now that we know they know about the pitch ahead of time?
gotta pretend they don't tho
for a little while. to lull them into a sense of security.
"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 26, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Read somewhere
Liz’s flyball to groundball ratio is OBSURD! (Obsurd in a good way, the guy has more flys than a Motley Crue tour bus!)
"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
meh...this game will probably progress faster than yesterday
Considering they barely had any sleep.
Millard
grounds out to third. 1 out
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Cowboy down.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
hah. Millar.
"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 26, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome
I’ve been a little out of the loop is there something wrong with Fukudome? He missed last night and is off today.
Go Cubs
stiff calf
I think
"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 26, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
"tight calf"
Santos I don’t want to see a picture… LOL!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it a Kobe beef calf?
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
He decided to go back to Japan for a high school reunion get together.
He’ll be back next week.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Correction
Reunion Tour. He’s getting the band back together…
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
just precautionary move by the Cubs
tight calf.
in addition to being a pro baseball player
Bukaroo Fukudome is also a highly regarded Veterinarian and Zoo-keeper.
"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 26, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Zookeeper
Only problem with being a zookeeper wouldn’t that be more of a fit on the Cardinals or White Sox?
Or a veterinarian for the distaff side of the Sox fandom?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Distaff
Distaff is another word for female members of a group. For example sue, myself and halfblindcubbiegirl for starters would be the distaff side of the bcb regulars.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
that's a pretty
archaic definition…
"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 26, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I always thought that the distaff side was
the left hand side.
"In football the object is for the quarterback, also known as the
field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the
defense by hitting his receivers with deadly accuracy in spite of the
blitz, even if he has to use the shotgun. With short bullet passes and
long bombs, he marches his troops into enemy territory, balancing this
aerial assault with a sustained ground attack that punches holes in
the forward wall of the enemy's defensive line.
"In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! - I hope I'll
be safe at home!"
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 26, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you all
Thank you to all the responders here.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
First time here
Guess who? GO CUBBIES
by longtimecubfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else wondering
why Lou keeps putting DeRo in the OF rather than telling Fontenot and Cedeno to buy an OFs glove and work on playing the OF an hour before BP every day?
I’m not a fan of playing musical chairs in the MI, and I’m not a fan of wearing out the Swiss Army Knife unnecessarily.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
GO CUBS
Just a warm up before we sweep the Sox again!
We have to take care of these guys first
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Huff
fouls off a lot of pitches, and then doubles to the wall.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Other news in baseball
Pujols is back and it is 0-0 top of the 6th in the Tigers-deadbirds matchup
........whiff
"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
Aubrey
Wasn’t it a couple of years ago a lot of Cub fans had a jonesing for this guy to get him?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
he had a good season with the D Rays
But his defense blows. I never liked him that much, but he had some potential.
twss??
"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 26, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
lol yeah, possibly. I would give it a 6/10
I should have said his defense stinks, lol.
Walk Payton and set up the DP!
...yeah its early
"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
Payton
flies out to Edmonds. two outs, one still on.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Brewers head to play the Twins next
who are the hottest team in baseball winner of the last 7
maybe change to put a lil space between cubbies and brewers
"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 26, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Len: Chacon grabbed GM by neck and threw him to the ground
Wow. Didn’t realize he literally strangled the guy
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
that's some anger right there...
"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 26, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you see Chacon's comments?
paraphrasing “My only regret is that he didn’t leave me alone in the first place.” Wow, your ONLY regret from the situations. Really? Can’t think of anything else to add?
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
The asinine part of this mess is...
the MLBPA will help him fight whatever fines and suspensions he gets.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
it's like when the ACLU supports Nazi parades
rules gotta apply the same to everyone…
"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 26, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't agree with you more.
They’ll be an investigation if no one signs him or makes a trade for him.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL - Anger issues much?
"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
Lattrell Spreewell says...
what’s the big deal?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Jones
bounces out to Marquis. three outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Anyone like NIN? Think I'm gonna go see em in August in St. Louis...and I none of my friends want to see em!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I like your friends already.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
May I please say
Eat
A
D*ck
Damnit, SWL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
i agree w/ you swl
"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 26, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
WTF FROM A FELLOW BADGER?!
LOL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I agree w/ him. I don't like their music at all sorry
"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 26, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That's fine, you don't have to
But 5 years from now, when music is readily available for free and on BitTorrent, Wikipedia will be referencing Trent Reznor as one of the leaders on the digital front. The man 100% cares about his fans, and 100% cares about the music. The rest is just bullshit to him. And that’s why his fans are so loyal.
And I didn’t used to like their stuff, either. The newer stuff is much less hard-core-metal-I-hate-the-world than it is a mash-up of a lot of stuff…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I don't like hard core metal AT ALL.
but this is a Cubs board… not a music board so it’s all god :)
"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 26, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
NIN was never metal.
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 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I would say Industrial is a good way to classify their old stuff...
...but I don’t know what to call their last few albums. cwyers, thoughts?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I wouldn't call
Industrial/Techno as a subgenre of Metal.
"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 26, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
There was really nothing techno at all...
...about Pretty Hate Machine or Broken. Go back and listen to their first few albums and they started off as an industrial metal band. As for what they are now, I have no idea.
Industrial is only "metal"
in the sense of labeling. Metal is the closest genre that Industrial (now a genre in its own right) could originally be affixed to. People love to label things.
While thrash, progressive, sludge, etc. are all branches of the same metal tree, I would place Industrial as a tree of its own.
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 26, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
For sure.
These are labels and genres that couldn’t be summed up here. Just saying that industrial is closest to metal as far as genres go.
BTW I HATE music labels. I listen to shoegazetechnobubblegummetrosolomusic. what are you into? WTF!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Al Jourgensen would like a word with you...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I was going to go with
Blixa Bargeld
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Nice
Love the work he did with Nick Cave.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you mean 5 years ago?
Uh….music is basically free. Just ask Kid Rock:
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
No, I mean five years from now.
More and more artists are coming around – sure, like dipshit Kid Rock – and in a few more years – NIN’s The Slip is much more likely to become commonplace – get the music free, try it out, buy the whole thing or go see em live. It makes a lot more sense, doesn’t it? And music isn’t free, unless you’re referring to downloading it illegally. Only a few major-label artists have put stuff out free – Niggy Tardust, Radiohead (sort of), NIN, who else am I forgetting?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Even Metallica is starting to realize this.
That’s saying something.
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 26, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
it's alright, man
I’m right there with you.
"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 26, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Im not a huge fan
But from people who are, I heard they put on a hell of a show
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I've seen them twice
wasn’t really blown away either time. I used to be a big fan of their music, but now I’m old and loud stuff bugs me.
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 26, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a great show.
The With Teeth tour was great. That said, I didn’t really care for The Slip, and I don’t know that the setlist looks like for this tour.
The Slip
I think they’re playing mostly stuff from The Slip. Reznor has been talking that record up a lot.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Check out this rehersal video...it is BADASS...better than most music videos out there now
http://www.pitchfork.tv/special-presentation/nine-inch-nails-live-from-rehearsals/1000000
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Seen that myself. Great video.
Made me check out The Slip.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Only heard a couple of tracks.
Haven’t been too impressed with the last three or four records. They do put on a great show from what I hear though.
BTW we you defending FOB? Just asking…
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I like Fall Out Boy.
Really the whole Fueled By Ramen stable. Their earlier albums were closer to punk; their newer stuff is a lot of slick production values and not as edgy, but whatever.
I see.
No arguement. I’m not really a fan, but can’t hate on them. I will never bash what someone else likes as long as they are supporters of music.
FYI if you like NIN and FOB, check out a band balled Torche. Heavier, but with great melodies…
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
This Just In
Your own preference in music dictates what’s good or bad. Although I think we can all agree Soulja Boy has resurrected Hip Hop.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Hey I'm not saying NIN is the endall, was just bringing up the concert...no biggie
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Shaq has resurrected Hip-Hop
with that video of him rippin up kobe
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Cannot believe ESPN ran that as a story.
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 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
NO WAY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yup.
One of the Mike’s (the one who hosts that crappy Duel show) ran the story. They aired about two minutes of the rap. It was ridiculous.
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 26, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
This is why I don't miss cable television
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
No kidding.
If WGN stopped running the Cubs I’d probably give up altogether. I only caught this cos I had a half day and NOTHING is on at 2 in the afternoon.
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 26, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
although it was well worth it
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
How can you resurrect something that Vanilla has kept alive?
JK, that’s the end of music for me…
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I wanna be a celebrity bat kid
Think they allow 22 year olds? haha
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
Edmonds walks
on six pitches.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Jim Edmonds = New Fukudome?
"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
Fukudome = New Edmonds
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
Soto flies out
foul ball to Millar. one out, one on.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
he's still a stud
"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 26, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Just knew that any mention of Geo would get Sue out.
“GEO” is like the Batlight!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Light up the GEO!
It’s BAT-Sue!
"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 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO @ drew
"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 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
This?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
that's his
secret power.
"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 26, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
handcuffs comments there has to be a twss comment in there somewhere right?
"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 26, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
close.
it needs Geo’s number on it, and be blue and red.
"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 26, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
My husband is all about the Geo lately...
should I be worried?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Cubs Club-house Letters
I never thought this would happen to me…
"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 26, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I better look at his hard drive for illicit Cubs pictures.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
"...but where was the REMOTE???"
"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 26, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
lmao
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO @ drew
"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 26, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Nook Or Craney
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
DeRosa
HBP. Two on, one out.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Liz is starting to get wild.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Yeah, I don't like her new boyfriend at all.
Oh, you mean the Orioles pitcher…sorry…
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Fontenot hits a line drive
Edmonds held at 3rd. Ron plaintively calls, “WHY, WHY???”
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Jason,
Help thyself….
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
CHOKE UP ON THE BAT!!
"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
Good AB by Font
"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
OOOOO Ron did NOT like holding up Edmonds!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Bases full of the bottom of the lineup!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
I LOVE CHEATING!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Haha
nice
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
You win this round, sir
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Marquis
hits into a force-out at home. still bases loaded, two outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
and again
Bases full of the bottom of the order, for the top of the order… Thats a good thing
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah
When you have Soriano there… or Dome for that matter.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Has anyone else tried watching the game Underground with Gameday?
trippy man
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Jun 26, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
Here comes Eric "swing and a miss" Patterson
"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
lol! he just did!
"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 26, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
To bad thats not Sori right now
But I have confidence in EP
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
beat me to it
"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
Detroit bases juiced bottom of 6th
"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
This week's "The Pop Culture Grid" according to Ryan Theriot (From S.I.)...
Q1 – Coldplay, Rihanna or Lil’ Wayne: Lil Wayne, of course
Q2 – ——- has the coolest name in sports: Kosuke Fukudome
Q3 – Least favorite animal: Cat
Q4 – Last movie that you went to see twice: Lord of the Rings
Q5 – People would be surprised to hear I… : Listen to gangsta rap on my iPod
Riot doesn’t really strike me as a big gangsta rap kinda guy…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That's because you are in the BatCave, stealing peeks at Theriot's iPod from the scoreboard
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah, I was thinkin' the same thing.
Y’know I can live with the nonexistent slugging and the poor range and arm at shortstop. But he doesn’t like cats?! That tears it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Here's a cat...for no particular reason
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yeah, but it's on his iPod.
"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 26, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHA what page is that on
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Page 19, but that page is not numbered, oddly...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
is it the issue with Tiger on the cover
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Mailbox today - KG and Bill with the trophy on cover
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ok, seriously, I have to ask.
The choices are Lil’ Wyane, Rihanna and Coldplay.
That’s:
A) Not a lot of diversity – how many people listen to Rihanna and not Lil’ Wayne?
B) Coldplay? Seriously?
LSA
And if you like Coldplay, Travis is even better.
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 26, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, Keane's good, too.
Travis is my band, 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 26, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Remind me
to not let Theriot DJ any of my parties. Yuck.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
patterson
flies out to Huff in foul territory. no runs score.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
still...
41 pitches from their starter after 2 innings = not so bad.
True.
But the LOB problem rears its ugly head again.
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 26, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
at least it was...
the bottom of the order (mostly) LOBing…
if it was 3-4-5, that would be way worse.
See? I’m being the new, improved, glass-half-full Cubs fan! :)
Could Edmonds score on the Font Hit?
Sometimes Ron over exaggerates.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
both Pat and Ron thought he could.
"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 26, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
How original...
think of that all on your own?
home-slice!
We’ve missed your knee-jerk inane commentary around here… glad you’re back for more abuse!
"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 26, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
A gold star has been awarded to you
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Can you please add that to
the list and give it a number? It’ll save us all some time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, yeah, whatever.
We still need you to weigh in on whether or not Nine Inch Nails can be considered metal.
I'm going to ignore this
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Didn't I just say that?! I'm so confused....
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah, he'll get on a hot streak every now and again...
...but he’ll never be able to carry a band musically. All he cares about are his personal melodies, not his contribution to the team.
WTF CWYERS?! You turncoat!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He's only
putting those mp3s out for free to pad his stats.
"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 26, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a riff off of BlueMike's constant ragging on Soriano.
If you think that he’s wrong about Soriano, well, then it’s tongue-in-cheek. Try it!
“Reznor’s voodoo eyeblack.”
See? Comedy!
I'm all alone here, the last Gladiator standing...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I need to be more receptive to your needs...
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
And this forum has taken an unexpected turn
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
LOL!
That was kind of creepy in hindsight. Sorry, cwyers….
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
CWYERS I was ready to defend NIN to the death with you...
(heads his head in shame)
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jun 26, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
This will bother you and I for weeks
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
guess hack
deaf musicolologist!
"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 26, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Where have you been all day?
I was just thinking that I would feel so much better with you in my life.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Go Tigers!!!!!
"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 26, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
Just got here
How has Marquis looked? Aggressive hopefully?
Walking the leadoff hitter
"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
Marquis walks
Quiroz. (#8 hitter)
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Liz
strikes out attempting to bunt. 1 out, 1 on.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Thats me!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
They were talking about
SouthSideCubs fans
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
by they I mean Len and Bob
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
also shot of t-shirt in stands
said “Southside Cubs Fan” on front
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
This new Gameday is slow...
Not that the old Gameday was fast, but…
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Roberts
doubles. no one covering second. Runners at 2nd and 3rd. One out.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Was Theriot listening to Lil Wayne during the pitch?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
how can you hate Brian Roberts
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
easy
He’s not wearing the right uniform.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
OOOHH!! I KNOW I KNOW!!
What is: because he’s not on our team?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
TPTSNBN
Doubles
"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
Actually it was pretty standard...
Both Quiroz & Roberts went after those bases & earned them. Fonty should have been at second.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 26, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Cintron
grounds out. Two outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
NO JINXING IT!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 26, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet 0-0
since it is an intl walk
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but you never know
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Markakis
“Funny name, serious Game!”
"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
isn't that a certain
player in Boston?
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 26, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Alice Cooper
up to bat
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Marquis
The plate is the white thing by the batters feet!!!
"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
3-2 now
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Lets go marquis
can’t walk him in
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Marquis walks in
the run.
1-0 baltimore. bases still loaded, still two outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Cue MDBNIU....5...4...3...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
he is pitiful
he tries to be perfect on his pitches, but this guy has decent stuff to become a number three pitcher, He is a headcase on the mound,
Wow, you can't even do it face to face?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Dammit
"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
RWIs?
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Clay Davis reference?
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Can't walk guys in, make them earn it marquis
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Marquis struggling
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Huff
drives in two runs. Huff doubles. 3-0 Baltimore, runners at 2nd and 3rd, still two outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Not a great momentum shift....top of the inning we leave the bases packed....
now this! This sucks bad, very bad….folks attention this is the Orioles for cripes sakes!!! Those damned LOB are haunting us now….
Momentum
no such thing. Just like clutch hitting
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Looks like the real jason marquis stole his jersey back from that half decent pitcher
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Marquis sucking
Jim Hendry, for the love of God PLEASE get a primetime starting pitcher in here.
GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!
THERE you are.
like clockwork.
"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 26, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would you suggest we get in here? Anyone you have in mind, perhaps?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I CAN SEE!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
not that I'm a Marquis supporter
at all, but it is only the 3rd inning…
"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 26, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
heh.
I can hope.
"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 26, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the thing.
Jason Marquis has almost an entire decade of suck on his resume. Sometimes he’ll show a little something that makes you think that maybe he’s not so bad, maybe he’s changed, maybe it’ll be alright.
And then he goes right back to hurting you, and hurting you, and hurting you. It’s his nature.
Payton
lines to left cetner. both runners score. Payton doubles. 5-0 baltimore. Still two outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
looks like we have to mount a comeback
AGAIN
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions
shit shit shit!
and to make it worse those overachieving deadbirds are tied
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Marquis sucks, what can you expect
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Ron Santo is spittin' mad at Marquis...
“High fastball again…..GOD!!”
GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!
Lou is going to Chacon someone
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How long have you been waiting to use that one? :)
"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
Error Patterson allows one to score!
"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
Get Rich Harden !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!
who's
grammar police
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Grammar police
They are currently in the Wrigley scoreboard looking for the Hamburglar
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Hu's
"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
Rich Harden on the DL
won’t let in NEARLY as many runs as Jason Marquis.
"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 26, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
How convenient
to come around as we start to lose. Appears to be your MO.
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 26, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Number 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Your commitment to these numbers and its list is unwavering, I appreciate your efforts, friendo
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Jones bounces back
to Marquis. Three outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
NOT to excuse Marquis
BUT, I don’t think bases loaded full count is the right time for the home crowd to stand up on their feet and start cheering (unless the home team is at bat). Puts even MORE pressure on the pitcher, IMO.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Let's get those "QUIET" signs
from the PGA
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It's his job to at least throw a strike
It’s kevin millar for gods sake he is awful as well, you have to make them earn their runs and that right there probably cost us the series unless our B lineup gets 7-8 runs
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jun 26, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine
don’t make the job harder than it already is.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
It works on offense
And it works with a closer or dominant reliever on the mound.
Bases loaded full count with a struggling pitcher on the mound? Guy who has been described as a head case? I’d try not to distract him at that time.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
The fans pay their money to see a ballgame, cheer and have fun.
If you can’t handle it, then you don’t deserve to be in baseball. Simple as that.
There are some times when things do get out of hand or are inappropriate – racist comments, throwing batteries, etc. Cheering is not one of them.
But he is in baseball
And sure, the fans shouldn’t have to make adjustments.
Hopefully the Cubs can today, like in his last start, by scoring twice the average number of runs.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
time to turn on the RBI machine
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
Granted, Marquis isn't doing anyone any favors...
...but if the Cubs can’t get some runs against Radhames Liz, then they don’t deserve to win.
Well, I did ask would it end up 0-0 or 2-0.
I never thought of 5-0
(crying)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Marquis....why do you lose your senses when there is pressure?
Threw some meatballs in there when the going got tough.
There is now!
"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
Marquis blows...so much for being the innings eater
I just don’t get this guy,he is completely inconsistent in almost every game.
Get A.J. Burnett
Call up JP Riccardi….offer Ronny Cedeno, Donald Veal and Sean Marshall.
GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!
zzzzzzzz
"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
why would Riccardi do that?
Cedeno and Marshall both suck, according to this guy I know who used to play baseball at NIU.
"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 26, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot grounds out
to Roberts. 1 out.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Take Marquis out!
Even Marshall being just recalled from AAA got the job done for 3 solid innings. Come ON!!!
$21 million over three years for a nappy headed gas can....
Ugh. GET Rich Harden. I’ll settle for AJ Burnett.
GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!
Not sure if this is entirely appropriate...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Echo....
Echo…Echo…....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
for a WHAT?
You’re treading dangerous waters, Blue Mike. Watch it.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 26, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
he is?
"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 26, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He's trying to be clever...
But comes off just like Imus, insincere.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 26, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Some guy named Rhadames Liz is shutting us out!!!!! And Marquis is a headcase!!!
But it is early….....COME ON CUBBIES….this guy is wild, be patient and hope Meltdown Marquis is done sucking today!
BlueMike for GM?! He would GET THINGS DONE. They might not be good things, but you know as soon as a potential trouble spot opens up he will attempt to address it within the hour.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jun 26, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions
With a simple phone call.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Len just said my town's name
Oh boy.
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
What state is "Oh boy" in?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
the state of confusion
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Jun 26, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
Ks swinging.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
third inning
give it a few…
"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 26, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
This just in....
IT’S ONLY THE 3rd INNING!
"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
Ramirez
walks
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Forget Sabathia or Burnett. . .
Apparently we should pick this Liz kid up!
by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jun 26, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
We just gotta chip away and hope the bullpen shuts them down
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
If B Roberts
was held at First….Could marquis have turned two on the chopper back to the mound?
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
that is what I thought you would say
Damn fundamentals..
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jun 26, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Pitching is KING
When you repeatedly have 3/5’s of your starting rotation go 5 and 6 innings, then it creates a crapload of strain. MUST, MUST, MUST get a primetime starting pitcher in here and soon. St. Louis and Milwaukee are not going to hand over this division to us without a fight.
GET Rich Harden !!! 10 starts, 4-0, 59 IP, 72 Ks, 2.44 ERA !!!
What if
we asked nicely?
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Will someone give Polly a cracker?
WE GET IT, WE AGREE. GET A PITCHER. IT’S F-ING JUNE 26. PRIME TIME PITCHERS ARE OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE YET.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Seriously MDBNIU
Even if no one on this board had a problem with you, you’re simply saying the same thing OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I understand your desire to get another arm in the rotation, and I agree with you. But no one on this board is arguing their point every six or eighteen minutes.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
and you are the BCB jester....
get Harden…lather rinse repeat
pitching is King…lather rinse repeat
yadda
yadda
yadda
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
You should be a GM, man...
I love your ideas. They’re all original and RIGHT ON.
The Cubs need a pitcher, okay, okay, we get it. I’m sure Hendry is sitting on his hands just waiting for Rich Hill to develop.
If it’s one thing I’ve learned about Hendry over the past two years or so is that he gets what he wants. I have full confidence that he’ll pull off some sort of trade.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Happy 56th
Celine and Walter Timchuck
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Edmonds has a full count
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Edmonds pops out to Peyton
in foul territory. Three outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Ugh
how many foul popups today?
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four
I think?
"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 26, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
well, probably.
but it’s only the top of the 4th.
"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 26, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you think Interleague Play is good for baseball?
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Overflow Thread 1
Up and running. Sorry, someone already said “FirsT”
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I didnt mean that as a reply
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
Quiroz
singles. no outs.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Come on Jason Marquis.....try holding them to under 10.....
attention bullpen…..we need someone to come in and shave the ugly off Marquis’ face and sweep the suck off the mound.
Good News
Cards lost – that helps a little
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