Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Reds, Thursday 7/10, 1:20 CT
Who will be today's hero?
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GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!
"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 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
third!
Cedeno in to pinch hit. The rain has subsided.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
3/4ths of the bases clogged.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Cedeno
Grounds to third, throw is high to second. Derosa scores, Fonty to third, Cedneo safe at 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
10-6!
"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 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
10-6 ball game
"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 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Haha!
Cubs need to take advantage.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Isn't this how the Colorado Comeback started?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Riot
grounds to third. Double play. Fonty scores. 10-7.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Ugh.
Theriot, can you hit the ball in the air?
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
at least the run scored.
"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 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
OK.
I guess.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
just saying
at least it was marginally productive.
"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 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Why the dude is Theriot pulling the ball?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Guessing he is tired of having no extra base hits as well
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome
Ks. Not good for him, or us. 3 outs. 10-7 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
He's becoming prone to the offspeed stuff low and away.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Just thought I'd pop in with this:
Mike (Useless) Fontenot is OPS-ing .891 on the season
Also this: I’m going to the HTL game tonight at Warner Park in Madison. Should be a good time for all.
Who are you baiting with the (useless) line?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh well.
3 run ball game. We can get em.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
3 innings to make up 3 runs.
Just cant be giving up any more/
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
We only need
3 runs to tie it and 4 to win it. We can do this….well providing we don’t let them score any more. :-D
who is in to pitch?
"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 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm hoping for a boring...1,2,3 inning myself.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
alas...
"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 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Gaudin's awesome...
...his epic battles with Godzilla are legendary.
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
how bad is fukudome
he is awful… he should not be an allstar.. now that teams have a scouting report… just throw it in the dirt outside and he will strike out…. someone needs to translate to him that he sucks
All-Star
is more than just batting. And he had a clutch hit yesterday.
"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 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...just....wow...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
take two steps back from the cliff.
he hasn’t been that horrible this year.. Pitchers have adjusted to what he does, he just has to make the same adjustment. DLee has snapped out of his 0fer, so has rammy.. He’ll be fine.
"Go Cubs Go"
You know what teams don't have Fukudome? The Brewers and Cardinals. Go root for them!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Gaudin
Ron likes him.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Al spilled his BigGulp...waiting for it to drain.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Like I said everyone...
The Cubs will win today. ED will key the comeback & win with a HR. Just wait…
Jimmyeatworld
I was wondering why it was so quiet over at Overflow 1
not the brightest bulb am I
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
You always brighten up any thread you're in Emelie.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Ross
Home Run. 11-7.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Gaudin
Former: Ray,Jay and A
Nice work Len.
Welcome to Chicago Chad 11-7
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI
Wow.
Great debut.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Bruce
singles.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Don't start booing him now
Cub fans.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
The Cards are NOT our problem
The Brewers won
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
eh.
"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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Slightly.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Me and you both.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Paul Bako
Even “Warning Track Power” Paul could hit on out today
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Hairston
Flys out to Edmonds. 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
Keppinger
grounds out to Theriot. Bruce running on the play, safe at 2nd. Two outs. Griffey 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
Only down 4 going into the bottom of the 7th...
Cubs in a unique position to make up at least 4 runs.
Jimmyeatworld
unique? lol...
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
a little
scripted.
"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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
but MUCH better
than Mr. Race-Car driver yesterday.
"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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
But it's a really good script!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
they're all way underage.
"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 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Griffey
grounds to Fonty. 3 outs. 11-7 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
And shut them down the last 2 innings
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
you can't have 7, 7 is mine!
"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
No it isn't yours. It's DeRo's...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
At least 5.
Just stop them from scoring. Please.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Yeah.
One run. He should be DFA’d.
ASAP. Really.
Do I sound sarcastic enough?
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
goddamnit
That 7th inning stretch today embarasses me as a cubs fan. In fact almost makes de la hoya last night look like a singing superstar.
you got something
against 11 year old girls?
"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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
what
right now? I’m listening to the game!
"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 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
prepare to die!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean Juan Pablo Montoya?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
What did you just call me?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
dayum
"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 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
my niece.
HTF did you get a picture of my niece?
(she’s pure evil. just like my lovely (heh) sister)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
This is what happens
to any team that cannot keep the ball down to major league hitters. The Cub pitchers have gotten hurt by throwing up in the zone. If they were able to keep the ball down, this would be 7-3 Cubs by now. It happens.
Don't blow it boys!
Gaudin did fine, all things considered
Imagine making your first appearnace in a packed stadium, especially Wrigley
He didn't do anything anyone else hasn't done today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Lincoln in
to pitch for the Reds. Lee 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
How does he...
...keep that stovepipe hat on during his windup?!
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd worry
about the beard blocking his view.
"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 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
the beaver holds it on for him...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I always thought...
...the deep-sea diver should get more lines.
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t know, but he’d like to remind everyone to be excellent to each other
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
flies out to Griffey. 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
Need some baserunners.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
like us
yesterday. :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 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I love his beans...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
roll that beautiful
bean footage!
"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 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
LSA
"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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
hee-hee...
"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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Rami
walks after about a zillion pitches.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Ha!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Soto
need a XBH!
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
A single will do.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Soto
gets an infield base hit! 1 out, two 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
Is this some kind of hidden code? I can't figure it out.
WHAt are you TRyinG to tell mE?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
A home run makes it
11-10.
Just sayin’ ....
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Be quiet. LOL.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
its time for...
JIMMY BASEBALL/HOLLYWOOD/JED/ED/JIM EDMONDS/JAMES
"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
EDMONDS
flies out to Dunn on the warning track. Two outs, still two 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
AYYYY
good ride tho, we are going to score more runs its the reds and its us and the wind is blowing out relaaaaaaaax
"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
Time for DeRosa
to whip out that BA against the 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
S'use me while I whip this out...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
He took it out?
He took it out…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
You likea the Seinfled reference, no?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
That was a good pitch to hit.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
DeRosa
Ks. Two left on, end 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
Aw shit.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
I know...that one makes me want to puch a baby in the face.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
close...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Good...
it doesn’t deserve to live!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
They've only played it,
5,000,298,018 times.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
love the optimism
enough with the predictions. Unless you want to take the blame for the loss. I kid.
Go ahead, Z me.
ok so time to shut them down
we are going to scratch/claw back, you’ll see. went the the red sox game a couple days ago they were down the entire game and then BAM manny tied it w/a HR over the monster in the 8th, they scored one more, and pap shut the door.
its NEVER over, especially at wrigley with this kinda wind – go cubs!
"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
Phillips
flies out to Left.
"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 only inning they haven't scored in...
was the 1st.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
i noticed that too
pretty incredible
"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
Sure don't want to hurt no one....
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunn
grounds out to Fonty
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Encarnacion
grounds out to Gaudin. 1,2,3 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
En...car...na..ci..OOOOOOOOOOOOn......doodle-eedle-doodle-eeeeee!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Good inning for chad
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Missed the 7th
feeling like I should’ve missed the 8th too.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
Ward 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
Ward flies out
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
Weird... I lost BCB contact for a good 5 min
the withdrawal was horrible, I tell you
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
I was losing my freakin' mind.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I am here with you...
though your far away….
I am here to say…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
this one isn't as negetive as the others...
but not exactly light and fluffy.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot
fielders’ choice. Fonty is out at second, Riot safe. 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
it kind of is.
But we’ve taken the series, and we’re 5 games 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
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
it would be the 4th.. he needs a rest
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
third.
"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 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take some of that action...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet you kick puppys.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Patterson in CF...
we automatically win.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
when the reds leave... the cubs will be a patterson free zone
its a whole new era!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Yikes. Fouled off the foot.
Hope he’s okay!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
God I love that skyline
Truly one of the most beautiful backgrounds in all of baseball. Corey Patterson in 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 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
OK, just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me.
It crashed yesterday, too. I ended up giving up on it during the afternoon.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
sota...
still seems a little flaky too.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Emelie said she lost the site for a few
but i’ve had no issues.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
so did mine.
I was wondering if my internet was trying to tell me something. LOL
"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 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
i have a feeling we wil turn this game in the 9th
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
Dome
deflected off the pitcher, to 2b. Three outs, we go to the top of the 9th.
"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 gonna be up to Lee, Ramirez, Soto, Edmons, DeRosa and Fontenot...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
the big guns.
we need to hang a zero here.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Dome's problem
is sex. Ever since his wife and kid moved here from Japan his average has gone down.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
The ARod syndrome!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he was hitting fine in the 5 spot.
"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
I agree.
How about this until Sori returns:
Riot
DeRo
DLee
Ramy
Edmonds
Soto
Dome
Fonty/RJ
P
That would take some of the pressure off of him for a while.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Corey Patterson
Say what you want about on the field, off the field he always signed autographs for my kids
and nice to them in the parking lot after a game
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
HR Votto
12-7.
Go Cotts.
"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 is just going to make the comeback that much more impressive...
and then they’ll have to lead off BBTN with this game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
three home runs
off the first batter for each reliever today.
"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 the reds.. they won't hit another homer until the deadline
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 10, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
DeRosa in right
Ward in Left. Dome out.
basehit 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
Why is our only LHP pitching in a mop-up situation??????
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
at some point
you just say “I’m going to put someone on the mound.” :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 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
No BP for the Reds on get away day today
They should never take BP if they hit like this
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
Clearly someone on the Reds...
...is stealing signs. What baffles me is why they weren’t doing it during the previous two games.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
no one
would let their guy in the scoreboard.
"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 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm headin out
Gonna watch the rest of this game in silence and then knock myself out (kidding). Man what a game.
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY!
"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 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
everything
is possible.
"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 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
fly out to left
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
DeRosa
moved to right, Dome came 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 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
Hope Dome’s foot is okay…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
even though we're getting beat,
don’t forget we scored at least 7 runs today. most days, that’ll win it for us. pitching was poor today, but just 11 losses at home. i’ll take a bad outing every once in a while.
Yeah, during the pregame...
...Lou described the Cubs as a “pitching-oriented” team. Well, when the pitching fails to the degree it did today, a win is unlikely. (Not that I’m, ahem, giving up or anything.)
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Hairston
flies out to Fonty. 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
everyone's favorite
Marquis
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, Jason has pitched some of his best games
when the Cubs needed him the most?
Remember the 2-hitter against Pittsburgh when the bullpen had been taxed? And the Giants game in SF that he lost 2-1? And the Giants don’t exactly have the scariest lineup in the world.
Of course, those other starts were on regular rest…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Jason "Good Night" Marquis
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
My stomach hurts.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Keppinger
lines off Cott’s leg. Keppinger singles.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Look at the bright side
At least this game was not on ESPN
You could only imagine how those two idiots would be acting today
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
i hate those two.. how do they get to keep their jobs
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
To be fair...
it’s hard to stay sharp and keep consistent when you only get to pitch every 5 days…isn’t that Wuertz excuse?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Am I the only person who doesn't think marquis
is that awful?
he’s not great or anything, but for a #5 starter you could do way worse.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
my issue
is that with Marshal, we could do better.
"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 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
i love sean marshall
he’s a gamer.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I say we let someone try to do worse for awhile then.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason "Ice, Ice, Baby" Marquis
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
i still believe we're scoring 6 on the 9th
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Don't Stop...
Believin’
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
wouldnt that be something
I am happy we took 2 out of 3 from this Average team. Thats what you do, you win series
Amanda
"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 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Griffey
flies out to DeRosa. 3 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
The few "decent" outings for Marquis
are generally on the road. At home he is atrocious.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Jason "You're Gonna Liek the Way You Look" Marquis
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Soto need a cut man in the dugout.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions
hope he's okay.
dome fouls a ball off his foot, soto’s bleeding…
not cool!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm just channelling a nervous nelly today
just get to the break w/ no one else hurt.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
little cut on his left forearm...by his elbow.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, sorry...
(waves hands behind back)
"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 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
use the downstairs bathroom for a while
"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 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that's just TyCubsfan's roomate.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
flies out to CPatt.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
We need baserunners...not HR's yet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
Aramis has swung at ball 2, 3 and 4 so far..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
I hate when they do this
announce the director and producer of wgn basbeball. Like they have given up on the game.
They do the same thing when we're winning...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Rami
K’s 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
Ok, I think most of us are in agreement here
This kind of game happens. Yes, even when we’re at home. We won the series. We’ll get the Giants tomorrow. No need to start attacking any specific players or their worth to the team. Anyone ready to jump off a cliff, open up a fanpost, I’m sure you’ll have some company. We’ll stay out and look forward to tomorrow.
Go ahead, Z me.
Agreed.
40 wins/40 losses, you fight over the other 80, right?
Let’s hope Cincy takes these bats to Milwaukee tomorrow.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
indeed.
"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 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm cool.
It’s just something about the way these two teams match up. If the Cubs pitching isn’t on, the Reds deposit baseballs into the bleachers like pigeons crapping on a parked car. Gotta let it go.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Don't know why but I get frustrated with this same thing.
This and the other Reds game has me very peeved.
"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
Plus, we aren't used to that "losing" feeling this year.
Doesn’t happen much, so, when it does it sucks!
"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
5 runs with 2 outs?
thoughts?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
D backs scored 6 without
a batter retired against Brew Crew last week. We’ll just have to do it the hard way
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Soto
Ks. Game over, man, game over!
Reds win 12-7
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
On the bright side
we took 2 of 3 and the Cards fall to 3rd place.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Urgh.
That was ugly.
what time’s the game tomorrow?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
1:20
"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 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
okay, not really crying
but we will miss you.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too....
Along with my slingbox mobile! Lets get em tomorrow..
by LT on Jul 10, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Cain will go for the Giants tomorrow.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
didn't we hit some balls hard against him?
but they just didn’t go anywhere b/c of the park?
or am i remembering a differnt game?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Ummm...I can't quite remember either.
I think we did get a few decent knocks in, though, yeah.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Cain pretty much Shut them down.
"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
8 innings 2 hits no runs.
"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
They swung really hard at the 12K's he had too.
"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
gah.
that is even uglier than i remembered.
:-(
:NERVOUS!:
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
But...That's why they play the games.
It will be better this time around!
"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
true.
just… yeah. i’ll feel better about tomorrows game after this one fades a little.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear you...
"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
the end result wasn't pretty
but hopefully wrigley will regain its magic for us.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it will :)
"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
Dodgers lit him up last time
Hopefully he doesn’t have his Cy Young stuff like he did about 10 days ago.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Oh well.
I really thought they could pull it out. I think that long fly out by ED was a HR in my dream. Every dog, (Cincinnati), has their day… They’ll win tomorrow and Saturday in Harden’s debut. Can’t wait to see it in person.
Jimmyeatworld
Well, that was kind of a spanking wasn't it?
And we all know what comes after a good spanking.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
nooooooooo
"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 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh...
“Come back, you yellow BASTARDS!”
by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
no, that's Zoot.
NAUGHTY ZOOT!
"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 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
evil naughty Zoot...
There is only one punishment for lighting the Grail-Shaped Beacon.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Right.
I’m out. We’ll get ‘em tomorrow, Cubs fans!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Had to leave before
it was over and got back just in time for the loss. We’ll get em tomorrow but Marquis scares the hell out of me.
Lou just saying they can’t stay with 13 pitchers. He wants to give his outfield a break. After the break they will make changes.
I still think Marquis is getting traded. Just a hunch.
He could be odd man out of the rotation and he made it clear to Lou in spring training that he doesn’t like the idea of being a bullpen guy.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
to make a trade you need a partner
who you thinks taking him?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
we will clearly pick up some (half?)
of his contract, but something will happen, especially if a team in the race gets an injury in the next 3 weeks. Who needs a starting arm?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
the biggest problem is one of his biggest pluses is
his hitting/base running and you lose that if he goes to the AL.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Welll, I'm sure there are plenty of Independent League teams willing to talk.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's gonna be a tall order getting another team to pick up his contract.
I honestly don’t know what’s going to become of Marquis.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Probably the same thing that happened last year.
Plays until he is left off the playoff roster.
"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
Hate to say it but there's not a lot of options...
"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
Who all pitched today?
Lieber, Wuertz, Cotts, Godain, Lilly (sort of)....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
final all star spots in
Evan Longoria & Corey Hart win the fan vote
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
Hmpf.
Well, I voted for Longoria in the AL. Can’t remember who I voted for in the NL – Burrell, I think.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
i dind't vote.
It lead off sportscenter so I figured i’d pass it along
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
On the bright side:
our pitching staff only gave up 3 walks. Throwing strikes is a good thing.
‘course…thats about all i’ve got.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Am I the only one left here?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still here.
Just trying to wrap things up here at work, and I haven’t left this screen.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Got one foot out the door?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
no. i'm already at home.
just trying to get emails sent and stuff before i take my dog to class at 6.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I was slacking off all afternoon at work,
now I’m gonna stay until about 6:30 to catch up before I go home.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It's alright.
Got a TV here, the radio, internet. All by myself. Got to massage a couple of clients egos via e-mail & make a call to do the same. Piece of cake. I actually enjoy it.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's alright...
Like I jokingly said in a post earlier today. I’m a peacemaker, I’m a truth teller, I’m like Johnny Cash- I walk the line.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm hoping it's not Philosophy...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
her major is crazy
w/ a minor in agility. :-)
we had a great time as always.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Look for Goodie1969 & I in section 201
down the left field line on Sat. We’ll be the ones with MDBNIU was right sign. (just kidding!). It’ll be a blast to see Goodie again though & see Harden’s debut.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
oooh!
you’ll have to take pictures and tell us what he looks like in person (on the mound, i’m not really interested in him that way). :-)
have a great time.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mom you love Rich Harden!
J/K. We will be taking pics and doing a fan post. Goodie’s my friend of 20 yrs. and roomie for 8 yrs. until he got married. It’ll be great to see him. He’s originally from IA too.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
if he wins for us, of course i’ll love him.
he takes us to the promised land and i’ll volunteer to have his babies. :-P
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew you were with the program.
We must populate the earth with Cubs fans. Well more Cubs fans that it.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
more true cub fans
3rd generation myself. :-P
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Third generation as well...
My grandfather b. 1891, dad is 79 tomorrow. And I’m almost 40 now. They gotta do it this year!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
You out to take yer dog to class?
I think I’m out to finish then go home and feed “the girls” I’ll check ya tomorrow afternoon, eh?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah gotta clean ginger up
and get ready to go. :-) off to agility!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Have a great night girl.
Keep yer head up. May the road rise to meet you.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
lol.
awesome. have a good night!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
we missed you today northsider
could’ve used more levity. Hope we’ll see you tomorrow or Sat.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Glad to know I'm the voice of levity. haha
The Foresters blasted the California Wahoos (Cleveland Indians scout team) today, 19-1.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
This is so degrading to all those casino owners.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually...
can you parse this out for me? How do scout teams work in relation to minor leagues? This sounds pre-minor, obviously. So you get signed to a scout team in hopes of making it the minors? Forgive my ignorance…
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Nope, when scouts sign you, you're a pro.
Scout teams are essentially high school all-star teams. The Wahoos are made up of high schoolers from Santa Barbara up to Paso Robles, ranging from the class of ‘11 up to ‘08. The Indians scout who runs the team is following these kids and they get to play for the Wahoos so both sides win: The kids get to play more baseball against some good competition (the Foresters are a semi-pro team with collegiate players), and the scouts get to see them up close in game action and coach them. You can imagine why both sides find this arrangement beneficial. The starting pitcher today was a 5’9 lefty whose fastball looked like changeups compared to the rest of the league. He didn’t last long.
In short, scout teams are made up of either high school players or just-graduated players. There is no tryout, the players are selected by the scouts. And they play exhibition teams over the summer so the kids get more experience and the scouts can assess their skills and talents.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Great....
but isn’t high school scouting a no no? Again, this is from a newbie perspective reading Money Ball…
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Why would high school scouting be a no-no?
Since A-Rod, our own Kerry Wood, and so many others were drafted out of high school, what do you mean?
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
a little bit of knowledge
is a dangerous thing … the H.S. no-no came from reading Moneyball.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Not sure what "a little bit of knowledge" is supposed to mean there,
but that’s bringing up a different issue tangent to this. The scout team exists for scouts to evaluate; whether or not drafting high school players is “bad” is a totally different discussion unrelated to an explanation of what scout teams are. Approach varies by organization. Obviously, the Cleveland Indians do not share an anti-HS philosophy. The Cubs took Josh Vitters out of HS, btw, just to name one.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
Here's
the only article about the team I could find. Vince Sagisi, the scout mentioned in the article, is the one I talked to before the game. (He was also tossed for arguing balls and strikes.)
And for anyone unfamiliar, Lompoc is pronounced “LOM-poke”, the lom rhymes with mom.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

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