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Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 6/27, 3:05 CT

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"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:15 PM CDT   0 recs

wow serious?

The stadium was playing hey hey hey good bye….. wow thats some class…...

by WaterRooster on Jun 27, 2008 4:17 PM CDT   0 recs

They've been doing it since the late 70's

The Sox have always done that at home games since the 70’s—originally Nancy Faust, who originally popularized the song at games in that context (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Faust), on the organ and later through the stadium PA when she wasn’t playing every game.

by MarchHare on Jun 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh well

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:18 PM CDT   0 recs

wow WTF is wrong with this team on the road

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2008 4:19 PM CDT   0 recs

Dempster had better figure out how to pitch on the road the 2nd half

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:19 PM CDT   0 recs

get better? he's been excellent on the road beside this game

just doesn’t have the record because the team didn’t score runs for him

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 27, 2008 4:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

True, maybe I should have said the CUBS

need to learn how to win on the road when he is pitching.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

how much better could he GET, anyway?

"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 27, 2008 4:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No, I am pleasantly surprised

at his performance so far this year and realize that he will most likely come down to earth as the season goes on. I meant that we will need some road victories with him pitching.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well

It is the 3rd Inning…

We need to start chipping away at this lead.

Maybe it was fitting that CSN had the Colorado game on prior to this one. If it was the 8th inning we could start crying in our beer.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Chipping away is one thing

gotta stop their offense more importantly…

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Lets hope for some rain

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jun 27, 2008 4:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Falling behind

Trouble is on the horizon if the Cubs keep falling behind. This has been happening with too much regularity. The starting pitching isn’t good enough over the course of the full season for that to continue happening. They are in a pretty significant rut lately, the Sox series notwithstanding, and if they don’t snap out of it soon, the NL Central race will be way tighter than it should be….and soon.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Jun 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT   0 recs

agreed 100%

The starting pitching has been awful (especially rhe last two games, of course. I think they’re really missing Z).

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

by danimal15 on Jun 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Lou Donaghy???

Did Lou just throw this one in the crapper to begin with??? Look at our lineup. I mean, I know we have a few injuries, but good grief man. All the scrubs are playing at the same time. I wouldn’t call Ward a scrub, but he surely isn’t a fleet footed RF. Patterson, Cedeno, FonteNO, geez….....

by MSCub on Jun 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT   0 recs

And another thing

The White Sux are the ones who need this game, alot more then we do.

Id rather be Up 4.5 in the division then just 1/2 up like the White Sux.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT   0 recs

+1

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd rather not worry about our lead when its still June

play ball and that will take care of itself

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Even as bad as yesterday's loss was, it was only one loss.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

and this will be two. I agree with what your saying, we are in a good position,

but not nearly good enough to get complacent

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep

the 2nd half of the season will turn into a real grind, trying to stay ahead of those unreal Cardinals and Brewers.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

how are all of those runs earned?

Patterson had two boneheaded plays that should have been errors

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT   0 recs

Rest them all

Pull the rest of the regulars, this one is over.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Jun 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT   0 recs

they rested yesterday, look what good it did

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Can rain come fast enough????

"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 27, 2008 4:25 PM CDT   0 recs

I didn't understand

Lou’s lineup either. No Derosa, no Theriot…Why

by Chodes on Jun 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT   0 recs

Immaterial

Doesn’t matter, as banged up as they are, there is no reason to continue on today. Put what’s left of the bench in, count down the days until these stupid interleague games are finally over with, and move on.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Jun 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT   0 recs

Why are interleague games Stupid.

Are games against the NL east and NL West just as dumb??

by Chodes on Jun 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't mind getting pounded once in a while, that's baseball

but listening to Hawk and DJ carry on make me frigging PUKE!!!!

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:27 PM CDT   0 recs

lol

i think i had the EXACT same words written in the last thread

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I just got home a bit ago

so didnt read 1st game thread

"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 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

don't

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jun 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1!

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I just want some damn rain

"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 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+6

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It's not Just the Pitching

We need to score some runs especially when we load the bases. How many double plays has Lee hit into??
Yes we need pitching but I always hear we should throw the pitchers out and get new ones. Why does Lee get as free pass.

by Chodes on Jun 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Lee's leading the lead in DP's

"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 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Because he's a classy guy and a team leader

but all that being said…at what point do you have to do what’s best for the team and go down a couple of spots in the order?

by bluekoolaide on Jun 27, 2008 4:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The last time Lou

threatened to sit Lee for a game, Lee went off. Maybe it’s time to do it again.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

LETS GO RAIN!!!

oh and go Royals and Go twins

---AC 00 00 00 - Believe

by mjk83 on Jun 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT   0 recs

you poor thing... I had pat and ron on in the car and was swearing at my car radio

cant imagine having to listen to those two

"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 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Don't have my laptop on to listen to the internet while watching

coming in to my office to type. Those 2 are sickening.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Dear Carlos Zambrano,

We as Cubs fans love you, we really do, We love the passion, we love the heart, we love the “swagger” and of course we love the domination on the mound.

But please for the love of god please come back to the rotation soon!!! WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT   0 recs

I wasnt aware of that...

Thanks so much for clearing that up.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He was just making sure

Because, you know, HE WOULDN’T BE PITCHING TODAY IF HE WERE IN THE ROTATION.

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

by NittanyCub on Jun 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

true but Marshall won't have had to pitch the other night

and maybe there would been a “W” that night

"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 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

the sad thing is with the matchups this was the one game I was confident about this weekend.

here’s hoping they can prove me wrong.

---AC 00 00 00 - Believe

by mjk83 on Jun 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT   0 recs

King of the Hill

is on Ch. 32 now. I’ll give you a play-by-play of it as I can’t watch the game anymore.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow, nice play by Cedeno

That dude can play some D

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

by NittanyCub on Jun 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT   0 recs

Won't it be nice if Lou agreed with us?

"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 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

cedeno showing patterson how to catch and throw

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT   0 recs

Don't tell the downers there's an overflow thread

hee

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jun 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT   0 recs

Welcome to what it feels like to have a shortstop with real defensive skills.

"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 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT   0 recs

Another great defensive play!

He’s got one laser, rocket arm.

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

by NittanyCub on Jun 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT   0 recs

Cedeno is a gamer.

I see what cwyers, and DGU are talking about now. I haven’t seen plays like that from the shortstop position all year.

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

by Unique on Jun 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT   0 recs

And you won't see anymore for the next two weeks, while Ronny sits and Ryan dives

"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 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah.

I hate the way Lou manages sometimes.

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

by Unique on Jun 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Dear Alfonso Soriano,

I hope all is well with you hand. That was a really nasty shot you took, and while some people here at BCB seem to dislike you (for whatever reason I have no earthly idea.) We, miss you so very much in LF. Most importantly I dont care where you bat in the line up your the man!!

PLEASE GET WELL SOON! WE NEED YOU!!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT   0 recs

Despite his outfield foibles

that dude frigging sparks this team like nobody’s business.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Exactly

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

"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 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well this stinks

But I wonder what is going on to make our Cubs play so horrible lately. Yeah teams have slumps, but they get out of those by figuring out what they are doing wrong. Lets hope they figure it out soon.

by adam316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT   0 recs

WTF

They swept the White Sox two series ago.

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

by NittanyCub on Jun 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

After getting beat badly at Tampa

And getting smashed in most of the other games to this point. Are you saying WTF because you disagree that they are in a slump?

by adam316 on Jun 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Guys I don't know about you

but I think we should add Harden and Sabathia to the team. Shouldn’t take much right?

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

by Chanman25 on Jun 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT   0 recs

You so funny

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Naw, just Murton and Marquis should get the job done.

"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 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT to parent up