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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   0 recs

Sure, right after me.

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

by Blue W on Jul 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

False.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

COME ON!

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

by Blue W on Jul 10, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

threw it away

yay

geo4mvpgeo4roygeo4everything

by IheartGeo on Jul 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

Cubs need to take advantage.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

still no outs

geo4mvpgeo4roygeo4everything

by IheartGeo on Jul 10, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poop

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

10-7

geo4mvpgeo4roygeo4everything

by IheartGeo on Jul 10, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

OK.

I guess.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yeah.

Marginally is correct. But I can’t down him too much. He does have 2 RBI today.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Totally. It's brutal to watch.

I really hope he adjusts soon.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jerry Mumphrey on Jul 10, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

heart of the order coming up in the 7th

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,

I’m optimistic because Wuertz isn’t pitching anymore.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuke K's

geo4mvpgeo4roygeo4everything

by IheartGeo on Jul 10, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FuKe's

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by cubs2410 on Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

+1

not worth it

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blue Mike... do you have a new handle?

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like I said everyone...

The Cubs will win today. ED will key the comeback & win with a HR. Just wait…

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering why it was so quiet over at Overflow 1

not the brightest bulb am I

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's cuter than petting...

a kitten.

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yer a peach ;-)

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Galvan316 on Jul 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Great debut.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously?

jeez

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Jul 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, just seems like they

are hitting everything today.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by DaBard on Jul 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

were they booing him?

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Slightly.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what I thought

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes,

i hate cubs fans… why boo? idiotas

by fajita on Jul 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me and you both.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tacky to be sure

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

It surely doesn’t boost moral.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm booing the booing...

am i still classy?

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's OK, I

booed someone in here a while ago.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paul Bako

Even “Warning Track Power” Paul could hit on out today

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess

our pitchers decided to pitch a little BP for the Reds today.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Only down 4 going into the bottom of the 7th...

Cubs in a unique position to make up at least 4 runs.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

cute girls in booth ready to do the 7th

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

too bad they are too slick

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll avoid the obvious...

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I hated it

sounded annoying and obnoxious

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol!

they are also sporting their stage faces … too bright cute

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And shut them down the last 2 innings

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

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's wrong with 7...

do you have something against 7?

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you have 6 kids?

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by CubbyBlues on Jul 10, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great idea!

let’s get gaudin the win!

by fajita on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Gaudin!

And I was saying trade Wuertz and look at Gaudin…open mouth insert foot.

by eamus-catuli on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not quite

but good effort!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I hope

your kids never disappoint you.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yeah, they always say no.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was actually juan pablo montoyo

not much of a fighter, but a hell of a driver

by lswaidz on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

>8)

“Stop SAYING that!!”

by Shawon O Meter on Jul 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There sure are

a bunch of grouchy ass people in here today.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

American Girl back stage?

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by Mr W on Jul 10, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gaudin did fine, all things considered

Imagine making your first appearnace in a packed stadium, especially Wrigley

by PieFan08 on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

heh

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Need some baserunners.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

dave bush

pitching great

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Oh my stars and land!

They’ll cut our lead all the way down to 4.5 games if this keeps up!

PANIC!

PANIC!

by cwyers on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

*snort*

Oh noes!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WALK

lets get it started

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how many times before this year

did rammy have a 10 pitch at bat? maybe 4 times ever?

by fajita on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

geo!

soto! clap clap clap clap clap!

by fajita on Jul 10, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Soto

need a XBH!

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A single will do.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here we come

wish that had gotten past encaRNACION BUT a hit all the sAme

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep it goin Jim.

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

by Blue W on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Be quiet. LOL.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by CubbyBlues on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by CubbyBlues on Jul 10, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

He took it out?

He took it out…

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i do.

“he took it.” – jerry
“it.” – elaine
“out.” – jerry
“out.” – elaine

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So, the wind isn't blowing out for the Cubs??

I don’t get it. Too many warning track fly balls.

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw shit.

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

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

close...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

rofl

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)!

by Unique on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still 2 innings to go.

Cubs will win this game.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

love the optimism

enough with the predictions. Unless you want to take the blame for the loss. I kid.

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by CubbyBlues on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by CubbyBlues on Jul 10, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, so the home run aside...

...Gaudin pitched rather well.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gaudin

has been the most effective cubs pitcher today.

Despite the lead-off HR

by jbau on Jul 10, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Jul 10, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Missed the 7th

feeling like I should’ve missed the 8th too.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets get some RUNSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 10, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Decent ending

For Gaudin after a lame start. Let’s work with this guy, now it’s time for the bats!

by eamus-catuli on Jul 10, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is this a dusty baker team or what !!!

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 10, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

annd

out.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice, errors for the Reds.

lead to baserunners for the Cubs.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lil' Big Mike 3 for 3

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

by Blue W on Jul 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whoops,

me: 0 for 1

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

by Blue W on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weird... I lost BCB contact for a good 5 min

the withdrawal was horrible, I tell you

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Same here

you were not alone

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

me too. Theriot grounds out. ouch

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good to know... sort of

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome is due

hasn’t done anything today

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

and punch babies

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yikes. Fouled off the foot.

Hope he’s okay!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God I love that skyline

Truly one of the most beautiful backgrounds in all of baseball. Corey Patterson in now

by eamus-catuli on Jul 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

now that I can agree with

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"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

yeaq

like all of us

by cubs on Jul 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 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!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouch

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

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

by wnielsen on Jul 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs