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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Thursday 7/10, 1:20 CT

Sweep 'em!

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"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I responded with a quick remark

just so people like you don’t have the pleasure of being “first.”

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

what do you mean

“people like me”

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

?

Somebody piss in your cornflakes this morning?

by LT on Jul 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs better win

or else… well, nothing. I just hope they win.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions  

what do you mean

people like me shouldnt have the pleasure to get first

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just ignore him.

Just because he doesn’t like to partcipate he likes to make others feel bad because they do.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey sue!

got developments on the geo blog. ya got an email?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes but I

don’t want to post it in here.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

why?

what could POSSIBLY go wrong?

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

okay

mine’s on my profile page… shoot me one there. :-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha yea... some people dont know fun

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't like the "first" thing either though.

In the Fark threads, if someone writes first in the first post, the system automatically changes the word to Boobies. Very mature, I know.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha WHAT?!

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

god i love fark

stuff like that kills me

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh to make it even better

their post is moved from the first post to somewhere in the middle. Good Stuff. Fark, second fave site after BCB of course.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of all the things in the world

to get annoyed about, “first” posters in BCB should be so far down on the list to be nonexistant

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think most of the people who now post first are just having fun

because of the people who started doing it who didn’t really have many other comments during the tread. It was more like, lol I beat you…

by LT on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Cubs!

Sweep the Reds and humiliate Dusty!

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions  

How nice it is to hear

“All-star Kerry Wood” – my favorite player, and hes back I LOVE IT

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions  

and by hes back I mean

In whatever position he finds himself, now as a closer, he is back dominating

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im sorry I always get confused

what is TWSS

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what she said.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

a yes... haha

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

kerry is such a good guy.

i’m so glad to see him healthy again. :-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

w00t!

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Where's HAMMER?

ARROYO

LIGHT ‘EM UP

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Afternoon all!

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions  

i love kerry wood

my friend chad once bought a kerry wood jersey while he and Prior were on the DL and I was like “huh, so why not a prior jersey?”

Chad: “cuz Kerry Wood isn’t a p**ssy, that’s why!”

good call

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

24-0

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs?

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought it was obvious

After all, a Dusty-led team doesn’t know how to score more than 3 runs a game.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

No further explanation needed

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

6-2

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

8-3

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

97-4, Cubs

16 grand slams

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

those gonna be all in a row?

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

11 positions

He will DH and pinch run. Maybe play 3B coach, too?

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

dunno

he might wave himself in.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

scoreboard

brewers down 1-0 top of 1st, st. louis down 3-1 in the btmm 4th

by cubs2410 on Jul 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

EXCELLENT.

Release the hounds!

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Phillies! Go Rockies!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

whats griffeys numbers?

against lilly? figured he would sit today…. against a lefty, day after night game.. etc…

by cubs2410 on Jul 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

gotta get a beer brb

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Pass one here, will ya?

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem plenty here!!!

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Could Z,Harden and Lilly

Be the Cubs version of Maddux,Glavine and Smoltz of the 90s?

I like that idea :)

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Sweet Jesus

I hope it is. Thus, you will be Prophet Galvan.

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Only if it's the 1995 version.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh of course

circa 1995 please :)

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Z & Harden maybe

they’re 27 & 26 respectively. But Ted’s already 34 I think.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

LT that was a pretty funny comment

Im still laughing about that, “someone piss on your cornflakes this morning” haha o man thats good stuff

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly looks so careless when he throws that ball

but it just flies down there

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

I love Ted's windup

its so old-timey.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its hard to believe a 90 mph fastball is delivered through that windup

Its like a fastball disguised as a changeup

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thunderstorm warnings

if they come through hope they’re brief

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like they will arrive

In about an hour or so

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, there goes the perfect game.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I like Phillips GameDay picture...

...he looks so damned happy to be in the Bigs. Unlike some guys!!

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Toothpick alert!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Since Dusty was manager, I sought out and purchased the exact same toothpicks he gnaws on...

...and have seen become addicted to them, they are great. I just got done chewing on one a few minutes ago.

http://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Plantation-Australian-Chewing-Sticks/dp/B0001U1YB8

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

They are just toothpicks...

...and have oils in them that make ‘em taste like spearmint or cinnamon gum, almost.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but

My mommy told me when I was a kid that toothpicks are gross because they work as advertised: pick food out of your teeth, which is rude where I come from.
Plus, if Dusty does it, I decry it.

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm just going to leave "my mommy told me" alone

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

My momma told me...

...you better shop around.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

New Edition?

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

She also told me

people would make fun of me for calling her “mommy.” What a wise woman she is.

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cmon, Pat!

tell me what color the uniforms are! :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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Trousers

It makes my day when Pat calls pants “trousers”. Sounds good and old fashioned.

by jdb-44 on Jul 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then

You would love when Vin Scully does it.

by StevenABQ on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

White pants, White Shirts with blue numbers

Blue Socks

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

what about the HATS?

I MUST KNOW about the HATS!!!

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blue caps!

With a Red C

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

red button

on top?

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Three outs!

to the bottom of the first!

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Riot

singles to left? He pulled 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 Jul 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Amazing

Was the shift on?

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

by gwood on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

He still sucks...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know...

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

NO!

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

no, you don't agree

or no you don’t wanna go down that path?

b/c i don’t wanna have that discussion again.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Both

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

He already received his obligatory

pre-game Hate even before the game and obviously the comment was in response to something that had nothing to do w/ him. It’s not worth it.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot could bat 1.000

for the rest of the year and not commit an error and you will think he sucks

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

is that becasue

he can’t get close enough to the ball to have his miss be called an error? :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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

give it up

we wouldnt be winning 1-0 now without him

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

you mean

without Lee. The single scores nothing. Lee drives the run in. Riot is simply along for the ride. It did help that it was a hit-and-run.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

and when the next 8 base hits get by him..

and he can’t catch the next 4 throws to get a runner stealing 2nd…we may not be ahead at all…

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

FWIW

I’ve seen SWL defend Theriot many a time…...(I think)

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

wink wink

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

the world shifted

didn’t you feel it?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I swear

if Theriot hit twenty consecutive doubles people would complain that none were homers.

by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

no, actually

I wouldn’t complain about that at all.

At the moment, he’s barely on track to hit 20 doubles ALL YEAR.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

No...

They’d complain about his range at short

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

which shows no signs

of improving.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

his arm bothers me more

w/ the damn insistence on double clutching.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha I just commented similar to that above

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like riot, but...

he has one ability – to hit singles. And yes, that is cool that he’s hitting .315, but what happened to the SB’s and good defense? we need that too

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

we need small ball too I know i know twss

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

but defense is vital. and he’s… not so world on fire with the leather.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like riot, but...

he has one ability – to hit singles. And yes, that is cool that he’s hitting .315, but what happened to the SB’s and good defense? we need that too

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry post froze up and this is what happened...

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not gonna go far into this

but the last 2 games Pastadivin’ has played solid D. Making plays I never thought he would have before. I say we at least hope it gets better. But just like Rich Hill blowing a batters in Rookie Ball, 1 or 2 games won’t have me convinced.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

he did make

a nice play last night.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome

Ks. 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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Cardinals vs Phillies Update

3 -1 Phillies going into the top of the 6th

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee

working a good count.

Ah, there’s the description.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Some nasty weather is approaching from the West.

I have a feeling this game may see a rain delay in this game perhaps.

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

lets hope we can get in 5

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee DOUBLE!

Theriot scores! 1-0 cubs!

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo!

Double Lee… Riot scores

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

yes!

dlee has it back – just needs to hit a few out now

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

back in style!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hooray! 1-0!!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

me too

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just don't see anything.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

me neither

maybe it’s an existential post

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

But I thought he singled only

to set up DLee for the DP!

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

YES! Go LEE!

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I work about 45 minutes west of downtown. I’ll let you guys know if it starts raining!

by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

ARAM

long sac fly. Two outs, Lee to 3rd.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Gotta love Dlee

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Another red x

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

damnit this picture

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Give it up.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I knew you I would hurt you

haha just kidding

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe all blocked all pictures in the game threads?

I doubt it… probably technical difficulties, please stand by..

by LT on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto...

Is so hot right now, bring ‘em in!

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto

grounds out to third. 3 outs. 1-0 cubs!

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok, this is the right way of doing it... Great first inning

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

FAIL

Maybe photos are disabled today or something…

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

DAMNIT

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Just give it up, seriously.

(At least that’s what I usually tell em)

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS?

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tough crowd...

: )

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha I need a tutorial from you

damnit come on lilly

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

ROFL!!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

dude

no pictures in the game thread anyway!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

o mine was worth it

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

oops meant to reply got an x too

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Did you guys hear Bob

when they were giving the lineup for the Reds? When he introduced Dunn he said he may as well have a bat out there for all his glove does for him. LOL!!

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

haha brenly is the man

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

OT: Giants finally scored a run in NY

after playing 22 innings there.

Hope their slump continues.

by jbau on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Dunn

Ks. 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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

dunn

may as well have a glove out there for all his bat does for him

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Encarnacion

Home-run. Here we go! :D

1-1

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Not to worry...

Lilly give one up early a lot…then he settles down and retires the next 10-12 in a row.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ryan Howard

Home Run 4-1

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

We should trade Theirot, Pie, Colvin and Howry for Howard...

and play him at SS.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

as much as I love Theriot

your sarcastic trade proposal sounds perfectly fine to me

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

not scrappy enough

and who will hit all of our singles?

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome.

And Johnson. :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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

and Z

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

true dat.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

not Fontenot, tho.

he only hits sneaky home runs.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh?

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

French Connection United Kingdom!!!

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

That snooty brand...

which on first-take looks like “f*ck”

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

your heroin route?

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

There goes the shut-out

But, don’t forget what happened yesterday after this situation

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Ryan Howard Homers

4 -1 Phillies

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

wow 2 hrs

and 11 strikeouts

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

good

any change in Milwaukee?

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

still 1-0 Rockies in the 2nd

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

by gwood on Jul 10, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

In Milwaukee

1 – 0 going into the 3rd.

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Votto

singles to right. still 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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Cmon, Uncle Ted.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Pop-out to Theriot

Votto almost gets doubled up.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Ronny would have got him.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

go ahead everybody

tell the world that that throw to first base lost us the game and our season since it came from Theriots hand

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

uh...

we can think Theriot’s not a great SS without thinking it’s the end of the world.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

speak for yourself

there are plenty of others that feel differently… santos?

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Santos thinks

that it’s the end of the world that Ryan Theriot isn’t a great SS?

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

:rolls eyes:

will we EVER get thru a game thread WITHOUT having the “Theriot sucks” debate?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

not unless your fully blind, you cant avoid it

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let up already.

We don’t need doubles from Theriot. We need him to get on base- which he does often.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I LOVE Theriot

I agree with you 10000%

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's pulling your chain

Wait, I mean…

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think I feel that differently...

but it depends on where exactly your feeling me.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice pic DLee!!!!

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Arroyo's stance

is Lilly-esque

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Arroyo Ks

end of the inning. 1-1.

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

way to minimize the damage!

kept his composure after the HR and the hit

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Edmonds

grounds out to 2nd. 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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Derosa hits Arroyo really well

hopefully he keeps this up

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

because derosa hits arroyo well?

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRosa

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

great AB

by dero.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's Just toying with Arroyo.

setting him up for later.

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Jul 10, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

here comes little babe ruth

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

He's a rocker!

He has to have long hair.

"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly

by McRipper on Jul 10, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

im telling you its the kid from dazed and confused

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

I see it a little bit. He needs to grab his nose and shake his head every 10 seconds though.

"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly

by McRipper on Jul 10, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonty

DOUBLES OFF THE WALL! DeRosa to third. 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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn...

I thought DeRosa would score on that

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot w/ the sneaky

doubles power

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Uncle Ted!

Help yourself!

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

i wanna squeeze

"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 Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

TMI! ;)

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

by gwood on Jul 10, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was

the joke lol

"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 Jul 10, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Ted

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

brenly again pokin fun at opposing players

“dont want to get that logo burned” good ol bob…

"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Boom goes the dynamite!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought that was out

Darn!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

sounded

relatively close

"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 Jul 10, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wait for it...

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is why E Pat was expendable

Fontenot can hit some screamers when he gets on a pitch, I like the way he eyes the ball to his bat and makes contact.

by eamus-catuli on Jul 10, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I like his pleasant, ...

... hamster like demeanor.

Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh no... a hit fan

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I know

i hope he’s okay… :-(

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions