Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Reds, Thursday 7/10, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 10, 2008 2:30 PM CDT
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like clockwork
there you are, blue mike.
"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 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm afraid he's just preaching to the choir here, unfortunately...
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Maybe this thread will be more pleasent.
that last one was… not fun.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
i tried to leave
hopefully that won’t happen.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm smiling on the inside...
It’s a nice day in Iowa at least!!!
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
At least the game is far from over
We’re only down 4 runs and we still have 5 at bats. Let’s also remember that the opposing manager is Dusty, he can make a key decision that will give us the game!
good.
bunch of carping christies. one game w/ no “riot sucks” threads. all i ask.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
You know I love my "girls"!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
That should have said:
Let’s hope some of the new, negative nellies don’t find the overflow thread!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
The inning is mercifully over
Lets get some runs.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Votto Ks
whew. Out of the 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
It’s raining in Downers Grove, on the “good news” front. Yay?
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
(Downers Grove is west of Chicago, for those who don’t know. Rain might be a’ comin.)
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope not . . . Arroyo is awful
I don’t think the game will get rained out, and I don’t want him leaving until the Cubs score a bunch
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Soon it's gonna rain...I can feel it...
channeling my inner Barbra Streisand
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
I think MBDNIU's question
in his fan post can be answered easily now…...lol
We must be in different parts of town. It’s raining in this corner of DG.
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
at 31st and Highland
it’s not raining.
"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 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yah...
Sorry…wasn’t being contradictary.
No rain here at Highland and I-88…how’s THAT?
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
you're all of
around teh corner from 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 Jul 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm in the
Blue-Cross/FDL building. 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 Jul 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
The corporate buildings...
...south of 88, and east of Highland.
Work for BCBS, do ya?
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
FDL. I'm
right across the street from 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 Jul 10, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
HE'S IN THE BUILDING ACROSS THE STREET!
GET OUT OF THERE! :P :P :P
"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 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Hah!
I’m waving, drew…can ya see me?! 8)
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
hold still
this catapult isn’t laser guided, ya 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 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yikes.
Hadn’t seen SpecialBoy’s post when I tossed that out there…
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess we're...
...the front line of weather alerts.
Just had thunder, here.
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone remember who started the game against the Rockies
that started very ugly and ended with a 10-9 win?
Our very own TR.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
to whoever it was that said weurtz is repeatedly bad
you are crazy. he has to be the most underrated pitcher in the bullpen. noone gives him credit. i think that 2.70 era should say something about it.
ERA is ridiculously meaningless for a reliever.
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
the ERA isn't so nice now at 3.55
so what else is there to say about how great he is?
Go ahead, Z me.
Amen
the runs he gives are usually charged to the previous hurler. He’s lost it. He was decent last year. Anyone that says he’s good is lying to themselves.
Just because a player has a bad stretch...
...does not mean he’s “lost it.” He’s had several years of very good pitching for us as a middle reliever, and there’s no reason to completely ignore that based upon a less than 40 innings so far this year.
by cwyers on Jul 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
dude
considering he was just awful.. now’s NOT the best time to defend him.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not...
...as consistent as he was in previous years.
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully
Lieber is in next.
"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 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
There are some nasty storms out by
Quad Cities. Yikes.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Basehit!
Double for Edmonds!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
This will be a day long remembered...
It has seen the end of Kenobi, and it will soon see the end of Michael Wuertz.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Reliever
for the Jedi in the Alliance League. He’s made his mistakes, but he still has his arm.
"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 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the most amazing thing
Hitters see the pitch right down the middle and think, “This isn’t the pitch I’m looking for.”
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
>8)
St. Louis – you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy…
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
we must be
Cautious…
"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 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Good option with the new guys on board
trade him for a roll of duct tape
by FarNorthBurbs on Jul 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, we usually score all kinds of runs in the later innings
Let’s try that today too.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
your such a smart ass
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to see Wuertz go
Just my opinion, he had a good year last year but he’s back to hizzownself again this year.
Way to get it started Jimmy
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
What's cooler than being cool?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
That's right.
Drum roll please!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ice cold
But what do you mean?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
whats cooler then being cool?
ICE COLD… alright alright alright alright now ladies?
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me see y'all on your baddest behavior!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
What's cooler than being cool???
ICE COLD… i think it’s a compliment
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Bronson Arroyo
Let’s roll him up in a carpet and throw him off a bridge!
(Metaphorically speaking.)
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Any reason Lidge is not closing the Cards/Philly game?
Did he pitch in the last several or something?
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Threw a ton of pitches last night.
"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
Wuertz
He had a bad day.
Do you expect any team to have 5 closer-caliber relievers? Not gonna happen! Wuertz by and large has been servicable in the role he has. When he’s allowed to pitch more than once a month.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 10, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
C'mon DeRosa
you killed the reds last year… channel that again!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Edmonds has been a good Cub
Not sure he’s thrilled to be in Wrigley but he’s been as good (if not better) than Gaetti was insofar as a key add-on that was an older player
Leave it up to Edmonds to turn it around...
(I can’t believe I just said that)... isn’t there a secret society for people who believe such things?
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
Sure, give me $1000 and I'll show you the "handshake" :)
by FarNorthBurbs on Jul 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I made muffins for the last meeting :)
"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 Jul 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
When's the get together?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
not sure of the next meeting
thanks cubbiegirl
"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 Jul 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa
grounds out. 1 out, Edmonds still at 2nd.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Supposed to go to the right side there
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we'll all
be happy with 2 out of 3 the rest of the year people
WE WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT
WE’RE GOING TO LIVE ON
WE’RE GOING TO SURVIVE
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs would get fleeced on that.
Wuertz + Marquis = 3(Cesar Izturis) ... at least
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
So. Fonty gets on
Z hits 3 run dinger?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Or Fonty hits his own dinger.
that works too!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Never underestimate "Sneaky Power"!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I would bet a large sum
that wuertz is in Iowa tomorrow
An optional assignement...
...is one that uses an option year. Wuertz has one remaining option, but has enough major league service time to refuse the assignment.
Oh, right. That's what I thought then.
So, if Lou sat him down and talked to him, couldn’t Wuertz perhaps accept the assignment for the good of the team? Does that ever happen?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Thunder outside.
Fontenot—DEEP RIGHT! HOME RUN!!!!!
8-5 CINCY!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
D Ward on deck?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
babe ruth!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
YES!!!!
Line drive SNEAKY POWER HR!!!
"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..."
Zambrano
in to pinch hit. Wuertz is not going to pitch next.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
What a breathe of Fresh Air
Little Mikey is playing great baseball, I can see him as a sort of long term utlity player on this ballclub
Fontenot...
Sneaky Power…Obvious Mullet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Forget the Wolverine,
Mike is the angry garden weasel!!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
I like it
"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 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Good effort, but looks like “Font Eyes”
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Give it up for...
...the Oneders (o-need-ers)!
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Z bounces out
to Arroyo. 2 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
2 out rally?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
HIT IT IN THE ALLEY!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot
grounds out to Keppinger.
Gaudin up in the pen.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
At least we are back in this
I feel good now that Lieber is going to pitch (hopefully)
Dusty?
"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 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Um.
no?
does hell no work for you?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Gaudin warming up
"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..."
Riot making a concerted effort to pull the ball more.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
which goes against his natural swing and what makes him successful.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Man his OPS has gone down each month.
APRIL .872 Great month.
MAY .744 Stopped getting extra base hits, but tons of walks.
JUNE.709 Still no extra base hits, decent walks.
JULY .666 Still no extra base hits, and no walks.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
the BATTING AVERAGE OF THE BEAST!
"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 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL, I was just about to say the same thing.
If I might paraphrase Iron Maiden, ”.666, the OPS of the beast, .666, the one for you and me.”
Nanika Ga Okoru!
freakin yes!
"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 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Sneaky!
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards Lose
4-1
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Jackson and Wacker
Dark too
"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 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone wanna talk about
why Lieber doesn’t pitch often?
Bad luck.
"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 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Ross
home run. RF into the basket.
9-5 Reds.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Arroyo
flies out to Fonty. 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
Now I understand why Wuertz walked him...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
It seems like..
...once the Reds get their offense going, they’re like a runaway train.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
thumbs down to that song.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It's raining at the park.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Quick someone plug the drain
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's hope you're 2-2 w/ predictions.
If you’re right, I’m bringing to the slots.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
At least w/ lieber
we know it’ll be over quick.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
yep
sometimes quick is all you can ask.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hairston
Ks. Two out.s
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
must finish the 5th
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Keppinger
singles to right.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Our tickets arrived
today for the 9-26 game with the Cubs/Brewers in Miller Park. I’m so very excited!!!
You'll love Miller Park.
Nicely built stadium.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad it cost 3 lives in a construction accident.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
hah
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow... that's awesome...
... that might be the clincher day.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
They better clinch long before then
or this team is not as good as I think it is.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Just sayin'...
I have tickets to the Phillies/Cubs game on August 29th… My wife and I will be traveling with twin toddler boys on the Amtrak from Iowa to Chicago. Hopefully it’s over by then!
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
August? Not a chance.
They are not going to win by 30 games.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 10, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be at that one
Hopefully the Phillies will forget their bats that day and Marquis isn’t pitching!!
I tried to get tickets
for the Sat game, sold out and Stub Hub seats are pricier than a …..
Go ahead, Z me.
Actually our
tickets are for the Sat. game and we got out tickets from StubHub. We didn’t mind paying extra for them. They are left field box seats…row 6. Should be able to get some great pictures.
they're going for
over $100 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
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
walk-off?
"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 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
ground out
to Theriot. 9-5 Reds.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
how bad is it raining? Never thought I’d say this but how about a nice rain delay? Maybe that’ll cool off the reds
How about the Cubs put up 5 runs here
and then it rains for 12 hours straight
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
I'd prefer 12 runs and 5 hours of rain.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Um. No.
We need a little rain… but 12 hours would KILL me. (i don’t want my basement to flood again!!)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll defend Lieber the same way I defended Wuertz.
Neither has pitched enough to stay in any kind of rhythm. We all know that Lou has really leaned on Marmol, Howry, and Wood at the back. He has preferred Gallagher and Marshall in the rotation. (I’m not saying that these are bad moves by Lou, necessarily, just that they have come at the expense of Lieber and Wuertz.) The Cubs starters usually go 6 innings, so one long man will be underutilized, let alone two.
I think both of these guys are good pitchers who are victims of circumstance. Gaudin just exacerbates the situation. Perhaps Wuertz can be traded for a good RH bench bat?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Wuertz wouldn't get anything but another teams trash.
Like Aardsma or someone of that ilk. Give Gaudin Wuertz’ spot!!
Again...
He had a bad day.
Do you expect any team to have 5 closer-caliber relievers? Not gonna happen! Wuertz by and large has been servicable in the role he has. When he’s allowed to pitch more than once a month.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 10, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I don't
just expect a guy to come in and throw strikes. Give another guy a chance! Geez, even Santo has been saying Wuertz has lost his slider this year. Let it go.
Let it go?
I’ve posted two things about Wuertz in this thread. Two.
Perhaps you need to let it go.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't we all just get along...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet go cubs go... would improve everyones mood in about 4 innings :)
"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 Jul 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm trying man, I'm trying...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
If that's your idea of service
You must like it when waiters spit in your food.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
dood.
not funny.
"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 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
well.
as usually, you’re a ray of fuckin’ sunshine. aren’t you?
geez.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Classy.
Well, I’ve got enough aggrivation from the game without all this whining about a middle reliever. What’s the Cubs record, 36-55? No, that doesn’t seem right….
Enjoy the game, everyone. It’s not over yet—but this thread is exhausting and I’m out of here.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 10, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
You continue to add absolutely nothing to the board. Sigh.
I’d like to request an ignore feature, please.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Geez, look at the guy's numbers.
IIRC, he was one of the NL leaders in stranding inherited runners last season. He’s not Mariano Rivera, but HE’S NOT THAT BAD.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Wuertz has better numbers than Gaudin
Maybe you are over reacting a tad.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Sat.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Sat
"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 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome 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
troubling...happening more frequently
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
His walk rate has really dipped this month
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he is really tired right now,
and the ASG will just make it worse. Lou needs to give him more days off.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
the OF is a mess
w/o Sori and now losing Murton w/ the trade. He’ll get some more days off when Fonzi comes back, hopefully.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
flies out DEEP to left center.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn ESPN gamecast
Was like Hughes.
DRIVE DEEP TO LEFT . . . caught.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 10, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Mongo make catch...
Damn
"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..."
any opinions from Ron on Rami's pants today?
the last few days he’s been talking about how much he doesn’t like the socks up
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
not so far
"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 Jul 10, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
which is ironic, considering
he played in them his entire career.
"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 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
the other day he kept going on
about how much he’d rather have them around Rami’s ankles.
Which cracked me up.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
its on WGN
and my tv got fixed over the weekend! :-)
but i’ve been using it and love it so much
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Rami
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
they look like PJs
the socks MAKE the uniform.
"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 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
he did
during the throw back game, they all wore the stirrups.
Z looked the strangest.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto lines a basehit
two on, 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
he's such 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 Jul 10, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate being wrong.
But I still believe the Cubs will the game today.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
E.D.
Not the most … inspiring … nickname
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
no, no...
like CC. No periods. :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 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Like an editor of a newspaper, newletter, magazine, etc.
And don’t think E.D. like the male affliction. But even if you do we’ve got Dick Harden on the team now.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
See my nickname for Jimmy
worked out!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
and I see daver was able to work it back in
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
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 Jul 10, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
You sly devil.
I like the way you think SWL…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for the long ball
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Edmonds
grounds out to first. Inning over.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Throw his stinky butt out!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I guess that's a better solution
I was going to recommend killing him with a soup spoon.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Phillips
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
Dunn
deep drive to right onto Sheffield. Hit the building across the street.
10-5 Reds.
"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 Reds seem to pwn Cubs pitchers.
Except when they aren’t, uh, pwning them, of course.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Yeah, like I said...
...Lieber was an odd choice to pitch against the Reds. Maybe Lou wanted Jon to get his confidence back. Nice try, I guess.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
if this is how we've made every other team feel
this season…. i think i’m sorry.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Encarnacion
flies out. 2 outs. Rain picking 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
All the ding dong day
damn, when is our turn?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
need to get arroyo out of there
chew up that bullpen for a while.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
When the Reds pitchers throw us some lollipops over the middle of the plate on hitters counts...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd settle for our pitchers hanging zeros
like they did most of last night
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
three outs
10-5 reds
"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 hate that phrase
ugh. always have. :-P
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
you know, it's funny
we’ve taken the series already. Crushed them yesterday. We’re SO USED to winning at home, I think we’re forgetting some of that… :D
Arroyo is out. Bray (sp?) is 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
OT: As if this day weren't bad enough
just got an email from the computer repair shop… have to shell out $350 for this stupid ferrari of a computer I have. Feh.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
I was a fool
and invested in a Velocity for my WoW addiction. Stoopid.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Hey everybody...
I totally thought it was a night game tonight… hopped on cubs.com to see when the game started, saw the score, and thought I’d drop this off for luck…
GO CUBS!
This game is NOT over.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Gaudin is warming up, FYI
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Fonty
singles deep.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
oh, wait.
not Fonty. DeRosa?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
DeRo breaks an 0-10
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
well,
we only need six.
"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 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I know our problem...
Lou hasn’t yet taken out DLee, Ramy, and Geo. That’s what did the trick against the Rockies.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
that's right!
how is Blanco going to get another home 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 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Can a Cajun Ninja hit for the cycle?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
new thread up
"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 Jul 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Fonty
walks. Two on, 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
Good job
Fontenot.
Boy, when he’s hot, he looks like he belongs.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Or an error and a run scored, 2 on base, no out.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
How about 11?
"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
What is happening?
ESPN is showing a Theriot DP and the runner on 3rd did not score?
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Like I said guys.
and I’ll say it again: Cubs will win today. ED will key the comeback and win with a HR. Just wait.
Jimmyeatworld
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