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

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

My momma told me...

...you better shop around.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

gotta love that part of pat's broadcast.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Then

You would love when Vin Scully does it.

by StevenABQ on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like Lou's getting all giggly

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

yay for no red bills.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

3 down

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Score first and often...Go Cubs!!!

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Riot, get a base hit

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

done & done

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

"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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Yep...he can't hit for power...and he can't throw good...and he doesn't have good range...

his BFZORD is only .155+

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

+1

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

the world shifted

didn’t you feel it?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

base hit!!

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

easy, easy

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

we need small ball too I know i know twss

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Go phills!!!

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

lets hope we can get in 5

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

woohoo 1-0

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

I don't care how far he hits

them as long as they scores runs.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

back in style!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hooray! 1-0!!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"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 0 recs

I see a red x

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

me too

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

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the red x is your friend....

by LT on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I must have a

shitload of friends then. ;-)

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

HHAHAHA

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get a question mark and no photo

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha oops, I just did it again too

"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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Woo Hoo!

POUND ARROYO!!!

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

DEEEEE LEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Hotbox.

by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Give it up.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Red "x"

by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ditto

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

+1

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

FAIL

Maybe photos are disabled today or something…

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Judges?

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Meh.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

ROFL!!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Bluescreen has performed an illegal operation. Bluescreen must be closed." hahaha

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude

no pictures in the game thread anyway!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

oops meant to reply got an x too

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

He's on a roll.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wonder if he has his darts ready.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Damnit

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

meh. It's early. Let 'em have a run for dignity's sake

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ryan Howard

Home Run 4-1

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Pardon?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

There's a candy bar named after him

you know?

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

huh?

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That snooty brand...

which on first-take looks like “f*ck”

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

your heroin route?

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

cool

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

great pick by derrek

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cue the carping about Riots arm in

3…2…

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

: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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

tw nevermind...

by LT on Jul 10, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

LOL

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice pic DLee!!!!

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Arroyo's stance

is Lilly-esque

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Sorry Bronson...that ain't Glendon Rusch out there.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

So much for busting out of that slump

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's waiting for it to be dramatic

he is hollywood

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think j-ed may be in need of a day off

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think even a

blind person can see that

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

your mind is in the gutter today

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

.500

by UTCUBS on Jul 10, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

great AB

by dero.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and the straightlegged leg kick

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

Bleed Cubbie Blue: An SB Nation Community

Login Bar

Network Bar

A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005

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

More from Bleed Cubbie Blue

Around SB Nation

Comments