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damn
i just made an extra innings thread – we’ll see who wins lol! now post on 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
Please...
end this in 10 and make it fun
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
or at least not cardiac
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall is calming me down.
But it makes me sad to know he was up there and had this in him while Marmol was throwing it away. sigh
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Don't forget marshall is just now converting from a starter to reliever
SO it takes him A LOT longer to warm up.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
we know marshall is good for a few innings at least.
Who’s up in the bottom of the 10th? I can’t remember.
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Top I think
or maybe 9-1-2
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
top.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I really hate this thread
no offense, but we shouldn’t even be having this right now.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
on that, I think, we can all agree.
"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 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
no mulligans in baseball
so let’s just suck it up. we really need this W today.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Thanks indeed
it was getting hard to follow with so many posts happening so quickly
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
+1
My man crush for over a year now.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeez, lay off Fukudome
goig thru a slump. Still learning the SP in the majors. He will start to heat up after the ASB and you will be praising Fukudome
True, But he has looked horrible for a month
by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
+1, but let's cut him some slack
Very few players from Japan adapt to American baseball right away. The only two are Ichiro and Godzilla.
Godzill
had some issues right after the AllStar game, didn’t he? Lost some power in the late innnings.
"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 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
whew.
this is much faster. And we’re on to the bottom of the 10th.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Can't wait to hear the press v. Lou about the use of Marmol.....
any chance he goes ballistic if a member of the press asks him why he left him in so long???
"You think I'm STUPID?!"
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Lou got caught there...Wood became unavailible with the blister
...and with the lead, he assumed that Marmol could close it down. The two terrible plays by Theriot didnt help matters.
My name is Lou, I misued the staff again and I have a problem…
That is the 1st step
by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he has the right to go ballistic at this one.
I think he should apologize to Hardin and promise to reevaluate the Marmol situation after the breaki.
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yeah right
he might owe it but he has one so far a bloop single to right is far more likely
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
he's still stuck at one
for the year, 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
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee is over-due for a long ball
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
This thread is for POSITIVE COMMENTS ONLY!!!
Here’s one positive comment:
Jim Edmonds…
You’re next…
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
HE IS MARSHALL
"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 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
That'd be a great T-shirt
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice, efficent inning by Marshall
9 pitches – should he be the new setup man?
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
I feel bad for Harden.
And I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jose Ceda up soon.
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
I hope
he’s still just at AA though right? Not saying he won’t get the call but I think he’s at AA
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall has been money is last few outings.
I am turning the corner to be a real Marshall fan.
The lesson we can take from this game is...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Fuji-ya is nice
Sakura is good as well – I was one of their first customers at their first location. They’re now on their third.
Let’s win this damn game!
You know.
Given Domes recent struggles, I’d love a Riot single followed by a Dome bunt.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
though i'd love to see dome redeem himself with a game winning double
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
I'd love to be watching something else by now
but that’s peace in the Middle East- not going to happen
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That'd be cool too.
But we need to get a run here.
Although I’m glad their closer is in now, not sure how many pitches he has in him, and I know Marshall has more than a few.
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Is this Steve Stone?!?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it greedy to ask for a walk
and a walk off homer?
I'm not greedy
and just want a HR
but you have the walk!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
ask and you shall receive?
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
Well, I got the first part
Please now part two.
As the 9th started I was talking to my girlfriend and planning on going over to see her...
I told her the Cubs were up by 5 and the game would be over soon…now I have to call her back and tell her it is extra innings and she will probably not believe me….Carlos Marmol, you a messing with my love life!!!!
I'll go
JUST KIDDING!!!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot walks.
Now is the time.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Sorry
but I want the winning shot to be a DLee homer
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
I call Riot CS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
perfect time for a slump-buster
but he BUNTS and ADVANCES THE RUNNER
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Dome
bunts Riot 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
Nice job Riot
Way to go!
DOME: THIS DUDE IS WILD, BUNT OR WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Way to go Dome!
DLee, let’s finish the job!
"Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders."
-- William Faulkner
just get a hit
"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 should IBB Lee to pitch to Ramirez again.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
i think if...
theriot was to get cs…you guys might hang him from the caray statue
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
I was going to say
don’t sully the statue!
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A single wins the game, come on DLee.`
We don’t need anything fancy here.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I admire your stoicism
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Or a non-fancy homerun?
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
but if you see your pitch...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I say let Gaudin be the setupman
Just to see what he can do at that role.
Marshall
needs to be able to spot-start
"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 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
dammit
"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 A-Ram this is your time
Though I think they have to IBB him here
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
that was a meat pitch
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
Walking Rami
to get to Soto? This could backfire again…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
but he can spell
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, so much pessimism
Damn people, relax. Majority of you guys only appear just to whine and complain?
Well, I am talking about the ones I rarely see on BCB
They just come on to complain and say D-Lee sucks, Fukudome sucks, hell..the Cubs suck, lol.
I'm sorry.
Not usually all that negative. Got a lot of stress and this game is just getting to me. I should probably walk away, but I’ve never walked away from a Cubs game. I’ll try to dial it back.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
well Soto is 2 for 4
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
Time for Geo
to show why he’s starting the All-Star game
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
It's all Geo.
Come on kid. Make ‘em pay. You’ve done it before.
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Uh oh....Lieber is getting up.....we need to win this now.....
not much confidence in Lieber and not sure why Marshall can’t pitch a couple more innings if needed…..
Won't they walk Soto too....Pitcher up next
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
Man.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Dear Geovanny Soto...
The Giant’s Pitcher is going to throw strikes on the outside corner…just thought you’d like to know…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Gameday showed...
that one on the inner half?
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
Got to love
those first pitch groundouts
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
we shouldn't even be here.......
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
Baseball is a funny game
I guess now the Cubs know how the Rockies felt after that big comeback.
Try to relax, folks. Lou could have done a better job of bullpen management today, but …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
True enough
And with the Cubs having the last bat, I think that’s likely.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Winning this game would help a lot.
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He's out of the game
Johnson came in to play center.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
NOPE
His spot became the pitchers spot
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
This game reminds of the game
the Red Sox and White Sox played on the last day before the All Star Break 2 years ago that went on and on and on and on…..
Hey, it's a new century!
At the risk of getting raked over the coals for saying this
This is one of those games that reminds you that we are still the Cubs.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Or the "New Cubs"
that still find ways to win these
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
the cardiac cubs
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
No, it reminds you that stuff like this
happens in baseball all the time.
Didn’t the Brewers just do something like this last week?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a game that reminds me why we play the game
Almost every team goes through a few games like this in a year.
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Unfortunately
if they lose today, people will associate this with the Cubs instead of having the best record in baseball. That’s what years of futility do to your reputation.
Eat More Katsui
Big Z walk-off in the 11th
mark my words (but also take them w/ a grain of salt)
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
and you wouldnt need HD to see it
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That would get Zambrano so hype
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
that would be awesome.
And he could maybe throw an inning since our pen is depleted.
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Edmonds walk off would be my prediction
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I just pretend we won this game 7 to 2 and enjoy the rest of Saturday??
And that Carlos Marmol is still really good????
It doesn't mean you need to be paranoid
but anything can happen.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Molina!
TUCK IN YOUR SHIRT!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Actually he seemed to be turning it back and then melted down today
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That's true.
Although, Lou did yank him early in a couple of those situations.
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Kind of like Aerosmith
or Elton John. :)
Seriously, if Marmol isn’t physically ailing, a good rest will be in order.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I can remember him being good
in fact, I can remember him being amazing
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
AHH
those were the days when he would strike out 2 in one inning
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Even Ron and Pat seem to be indirectly questioning
Lou’s strategy. Oh well.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
You think they should have taken out harden?
At first I thought that its a good idea considering his history of injuries and we are up 7-0. Also the bullpen needs to get work before the all star break, but now I am thinking it was a bad idea
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it wsa a good idea.
Pulling Gaudin early was not.
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Yea agreed
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
And our boy Theriot did us no favors in the field
so let’s not go there today
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
yea so I hear
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The longer this one goes
The worse it is for the Cubs. Stretches the bullpen, etc., etc. Probably some nobody on the Giants will eventually get the winning hit. Sorry to say it. But it’s true…and so Cubs.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
or, you know...
we win in the bottom of the 11th.
"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 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Not necessarily
Marshall and Lieber are long men, after all.
The Giants are in worse shape pen-wise. Their closer already is in the game.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Great minds.
Check the time stamp even. ;)
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How about it!
Think Lou will let us manage for a day?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I think if we'd guest managed today we would have won. :P
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Hope you're right.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to say
I have to say if we do lose IM glad its today not tomorrow. The thing about baseball is you have a bad game sleep on it you can get em tomorrow. If it was tomorrow theyd have to stew for 4 days..
Go Cubs
i say...
we send in dero to pitch….lol
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Or FonteYes - he's scrappy
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i think...
rothchild on the mound could have held that 5 run lead
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
NICE K!
`
"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 -
Any suggestions for bands I can download that are similar to Thin Lizzy, Rose Tattoo or the Darkness?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
Rowand K's on big curve
2 out
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
got him lookin
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
I say let Marmol work in AAA after the ASB
his mechanics are out of whack. It happens, and lets hope Howry can pick up the slack.
We need to shut down marmol for 15 days
by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That would ruin him for good.
He needs to work out his problems and he can’t do that sitting for 15 day.
Let him take over for Marmol for a couple weeks.
I’m dead serious. He can platoon it with Gaudin and we’ll have a L/R set up thing going.
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To me
To me the dumbest part about bringing Marmol in with a 5 run lead is he’s been off since Wednesday. If we didn’t use him today and wound up without him tomorrow it would have been a chance for a 9 day rest.
Go Cubs
one two three!
now. let’s win this thing.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Marmol,
He has good stuff, even great stuff at times, but something has happened. He cannot seem to get that first pitch over for a strike, then he just loses it for some reason. I would be for sending him down, but only for a short while. He is a terrific pitcher who has lost something, but that doesn’t mean he is useless for us the rest of the way.
Another thing, I have heard scouts say that Lou’s biggest weakness is his overuse of the bulpen, when he was with Cincinnati he could get away with it, but with Seattle it led to their eventual downfall. Let’s hope Lou learns from this and makes the proper adjustments in the future and not be a stubborn hard—head about the bullpen.
Don't blow it boys!
Mchanic problems
Reminds me somewhat of the young Wood. He would be wild at time, but also dominant.
I point to his reliance on the slider
Just give them the heat for the love of god! It was not hittable in the past. But, he has been trying to finesse too much. Just go with the fastball to setup the slider. Not the other way around.
Everyone was saying that overusing Marmol in April/May would bite us in the ass
and it looks like they were right
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Out of it
Now do you pich-hit marshall or leave him in?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
You've got
to hit for him here offense is more important I think
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
You have to pinch hit, even though I would love to see him left in
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
pinch hit
unless someone gets on and he can do a sac bunt.
he's up first
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Cool, didn't see the current lineup
But he got the job done, lol.
yep
he’s it.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
NOT AVAILABLE.
"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 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
With the break
With the break everyone is probably available but Dempster because hes starting tomorrow and Marquis because he started yesterday,
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
do you play for a long haul and let Marshall lead off?
Or do you pull him now for a pinch hitter and bring in your last bullpen arm—Lieber?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I would too
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall
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
wow.
lee can’t get one, but marshall can.
baseball, folks.
You can do it DeRo!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Lou...please keep Cedeno on the bench...
thank you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
I like this situation
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
If theriot is the one of the goats today
at least he can throw out Little Houston to do an interview for him
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
I would classify that as
good intentions, bad result.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Credit where it's due:
GOOD CALL ON MARSHALL LOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It's what I wanted, but didn't even dare post it
since Lou and I seem to disagree on every bullpen move I post. lol.
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can u guys believe marmol
everything that happen 2day stems from pinella’s lack of ability to manage the bullpen.
let it rest...
... it’s over now… let’s just win and forget about it.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
iowa i don't wanna beat around the bush but
marmol has been overused period. gaudin shoulda be used for more than two thirds of an inning. neil cotts, one third wow. lou is a good manager with exceptions to bullpen.
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
so
how many world-series rings have YOU won?
"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 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
precisely.
"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 12, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
head
desk
"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 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously, you are going beyond the line
There is a fine line between being realistic, but you are just pessimistic.
Mental diarrhea
Just shhh…
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
A little off-topic
Do you guys think the Cubs should sign Sexson as a pinch hitter?
I thought so
Thanks for your opinion, lol. I never liked Sexson ever since he was with the Brew Crew.
No...
we’ve got Ward – a cheaper option who will have the same (or maybe a better) success rate…
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
absolutley not
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you SEEN him play in the last 2 years?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa takes the first two pitches for strikes?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
and then the next four for balls
"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 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall
I think we’re going to need Marshall in the pen at least for now. That’s whyhaving Marquis pitch decently is big.
Go Cubs
in his blog he mentions hitting walk-offs being such a great feeling, this would be nice
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
DEROSA
WALKS!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
it's "hope springs eternal"
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not with Cubs fans
“springs” sounds temporary….reigns is sort of permanent. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
sac-bunt!
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
C'mon Fonty...
Keep hitting those long balls
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
now you HAVE to bunt
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
2 more walks please.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
That's the best-case scenario
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
bunt
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
LETS DO IT!!!
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
and as you said
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly
is warming 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
for real?
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not pitching over the break.
I can see it.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
PLEASE FONTY
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
unsuccessfull
bunt
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
way too hard
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
as a lefty its much easier
plus you want 3B to field it
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
and Marshall wasn't breaking to 3rd soon enough.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
Not on a soft bunt. It’d have to be bunted past the mound for that play to work
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
On a positive note,
at least it wasn’t a double play!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
hindsight is 20/20
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Did not like that decision
Marshall is like Paul Konerko Jr on the base paths
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
yea ramirez would lap him in a mile
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
A bunt is an out and nothing more...
... it’s a waste of an out. I’d rather have a DP there…
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
You'd really rather 2 outs than a successful bunt?
That makes zero sense.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
A sac bunt would mean you would have runners on 2nd and third
Then, a sac fly would end the game.
CUBS WIN!
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
One thing for sure,
unlike Cub teams in the past, this Cub team will not quit. In other years, even our winning years, something like this happens and we would fall apart, not this year. Note how the guys are fighting back.
By the way, this won’t effect Hardin, he’s a professional who knows these things do happen. He’s probably more concerned about Carlos Marmol than he is about losing the win.
Don't blow it boys!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Yes!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
LOL, it still kills me how our guy cannot be posted without adoration being expressed. : )
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
Fly IT!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
W!
I love you Shawn Marshall is the same in English as it is in Mandarin.
Help me Obi-ONEDEC. You're our only hope.
I love it!
"Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders."
-- William Faulkner
GOD DAMN WHAT A GAME!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
YESSSSS!!!!!
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!!!!!!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Way to close the deal, Cubs!
"Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders."
-- William Faulkner
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
never thought i would be happy
to see something like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Guys
Can I send the bill for my heart surgery to the Cubs? (I actually am having a procedure done same thing DeRosa had done)
Go Cubs
Wow!!!
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!!!!!
Hey Chicago What Do you say
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!
HOLY FRACKING HEART ATTACK WIN THANK YOU MARSHALL AND HARDIN AND REED AND DERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
That was the STRANGEST game of the year!
Funny how Sean Marshall was originally the scheduled starter and he ended up as the winning pitcher in extra innings.
Hey, it's a new century!
+1
That being said, I prefer other ways of winning. Like 7-2 blowouts
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
word...
I don’t feel too great about this win…but put one more under the “W”
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless you are
a gambler and needed the Cubs to win by more than 1.5 runs…
But I relieved we got the win!!
*d'oh*
I’d forgotten about that! Sorry. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
No need to be sorry!
I only bet on my teams for fun.
oh my GAWD
what a game. Holy crap.
"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'LL BE BACK SOON!!!!!
YAY!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Why? I love it
If you don’t like games like this, I dunno
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...I hate when teams overcome big mistakes and adverstiy to win a game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously.
This game actually means more to me than the 7-2 would have, oddly. What a gritty come back.
Still feel bad that we lost that win for Rich. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
agreed 100%
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
guess hack stat-packing bastards.
"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 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Now the bigger problem
Our bullpen has a massive hole in it with Marmol like he is. Hopefully he can get it figured out….
Crap…Crap….Crap
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
hey dude
WE WON
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I know that we won...
But he is a critical cog to the bullpen. We need him to come into tight situations and right now he can’t handle it. I am not saying he is not going to figure it out…I am just saying he has lost confidence.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 12, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully
Gaudin and Marshall can pick up the slack. Howry has been pitching better too.
"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 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I am relaxed.
But again, he is critical piece of the bullpen.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 12, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
We've have talent in our pen.
Just not a shutdown reliever like Marmol was earlier in the year. That being said, I don’t want a trade for a friggin reliever. Those are almost always massive failures.
THANK YOU SEAN MARSHALL!!!
"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..."
No more Iowa for him...
Spot start, long relief, he deserves to be up here and we need him.
"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 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Even over Harden?
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Rich Hill
now that that fiasco is finally over, quick question…has Rich Hill pitched since his 4 inning outing on July 6th? Sorry if this has been discussed somewhere else…
yes
He pitched really well.5 IP with 0 Runs and 8 K’s.
Little leaguers?
Still down in the Rookie league or have they moved him 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..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
AZL
rumor is he’s moving up to AAA
"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 12, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
That’s good to hear! Where did he pitch (as in simulated game, rookie ball, single A, etc)? Any walks?
his BB is going down
He is regaining his command.
AZL
no walks.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
One walk
according to MiLB.com box score.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
A little overstated
He had five K’s and one walk. Still a very positive outing.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, with the ASB heading our way
Problems can still be fixed. I still have faith Marmol will turn it around, but it may be time to send him down to AAA to work out his mechanics.
Can I borrow some of that faith in Marmol?
I need some…
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the background on my cell phone
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That is the prettiest thing, EVER. :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Hilarious
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I didnt catch it at first
But upon closer review, that is HILARIOUS
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
lol,
neither did I, I thought SWL had lost it. But no, just tricksy. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I majored in trickinology.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
might be your best yet….
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Gwate Stuff
There was a photo taken of a civic protest in Detroit a couple years ago and someone in the b.g. had a sign that said “FIRE MILLEN”. LMAO
Eat More Katsui
Picture of the Year.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
LMAO
He’s everywhere!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Makes Up For
Opening Day loss to the Brewers.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
Can you get lou's post-game conference on mlb radio?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Most of the time.
Looks like they’re sticking with it today, I’ve got it on. He’s not there yet.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Plesac
doing the big blue train again!
"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 the hell is wrong with people that don't like games that we win?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Ignore those so called "Cubs fans"
They are difficult to satisfy.
Yes, You've got me pegged. It's the Winning that sucked.
Jeez.
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Jul 12, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Look..you could have said so many other things...
examples:
a) Great win! Wish we could’ve won it in 9!
2) Good way to comeback after almost giving the game away! Go CUBS!
d) So glad we pulled this one out. I hope Marmol can figure out what’s wrong and Theriot can stop trying to do too much!
See…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
such a diplomat
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
They'd rather lose?
I agree with Lou, winning ugly is better than losing.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Seriously, that was an AWESOME game, exciting, good offense, good pitching… our new starter kicked ass! How much better can you get, other then a W for Harden
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
A sign of a good team is..
to push back when you get pushed against the wall. The top of the 9th SUCKED!!! but we managed to gut it out and get a win. Rather win ugly the lose pretty!!!
"Go Cubs Go"
to quote santoonecub....
“hey dude WE WON”
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That Win Sucked
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm all for winning ugly is better than losing pretty
and this one def got ugly. I’m glad we won that one though. That would’ve really SUCKED ASS to lose.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Screw winning ugly, leave that on the south side. Let's win in 9 next time!
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
Like someone said earlier a win is a win. I would have rather one this game pretty early but i’ll always be happy with a ugly win then a pretty loss. This team just never quits, that my favorite thing about it. Your bullpen can’t pitch perfect every game and today was a great example of that but we’ll be just fine.
Harden pitched great, marshall pitched great, deRo and johnson with big hits. A win is a win is a win!!! Go Cubbies
"Go Cubs Go"
Don't forget Edmonds!!
4 RBIs!!! That’s awesome.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
For those few fans who said "we will lose"
after the 9th, I want to remind you that this is not the 2006 Cubs. These guys don’t give up and neither should you.
It was great to see that the vast majority of th BCBers kept the faith. This is a special team.
I just hope Lou can diversify his use of arms in the bullpen over these last 3+ months because we have a LONG, LONG way to go. I think the shakiness of these last few games is a warning sign to Lou that he can’t keep going to the same guys in these games where we are up by 5+ runs.
Trust other arms, Lou. They won’t let you down.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
one way we're different from 2006
we’re less than 50 walks away from the 2006 total for the YEAR.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
my only beef..
is hart really better than weurtz? I don’t think he is but i trust jim and lou so i’ll keep cheering
"Go Cubs Go"
I think the move was just to get Wuertz down to Iowa to
work on stuff. This is not the level to work on things. He will be back soon
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I personally really like Hart
great cut fastball.
I just don’t know why they have him starting in Iowa and then in the ‘pen up here. Seems weird.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm Scheduling Surgery
to have all these bad flashbacks of past Cub horrors taken out of my brain. Still too nervous right now to enjoy today’s win.
Eat More Katsui
lol
eternal sunshine style?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just fininishing my post
while SF was pitching to Johnson – MLB.com is a few seconds behind live – and right after I hit the post button I see that wonderful guy with the “CUBS WIN” sign and laughed out loud! What a glorious sight to see! Great win boys, when you could have easily quit. That’s the heart of a champion folks!!!!
Don't blow it boys!
u may wanna hang me but...
i think that the problem with marmol is he was not in the right situation…kinda like a closer…dont send him out there when it is not his role.
gaudin should have stayed in longer than 2 outs.
we overcame adversity, and we can celebrate this walkoff win. and can have a sweep going into the ASB.
please dont be negative
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions
I agree....I said that earlier
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
well then...
kudos brother
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else laugh
at the awkward man hug by Dero and Theriot??
I had to watch the replay to see that..
i was jumping around in my store watching the play happen!!
"Go Cubs Go"
oh, yeah
that was a total geek “High-five” “wait” “HUGZZZZZ”
"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 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
i did...lol kinda like a an ex-couple that hadnt seen eachother in awhile
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
five! ..........no, hug!.............no, five!!!!!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I always feel
weird laughing when I am by my self. So It makes me feel better to know others are laughing too!!
never ever feel weird about laughing
laughing the best tonic in the world. Good for you and your health. Laugh away, we’ll always be laughing with you :D
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Alright Im out
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
"God will squeeze really hard, but he will never choke you" - Carlos Zambrano
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
I was trying to listen on the radio
did marmol LOOK as bad as his performance?
I was all on the “Lou is overusing him” bandwagon earlier, but then he had several days off and completely lost it. I just don’t know now how you get him back and locked in.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, he sucked...
..but Lou left him in WAY too long…
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 12, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
But who do you throw in there?
but w/ the pitcher spot up next you can’t throw marshall in there and only have him for a 1/3 of an inning…
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
it was a tough spot but...
sometimes you let the guy fix his mess. Lou had to have a plan in case it became a tie game we needed to have some arms in the bullpen. Woody wasn’t available so he stuck with him.
"Go Cubs Go"
I agree.
Very tough spot. If he hadn’t already used Howry or Cotts maybe he does pull ‘im. But with only the long guys left and pitcher’s spot due up in the bottom… :sigh:
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
His mechanics is messed up
His velocity is still there. I don’t think he is injured, but let him work out his problems in AAA for couple of games.
he looked
gassed. Uneasy, nervous, off-balance.
"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 12, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, he did...that was weird..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
What I want to hear from Lou
is why he left Marmol in when he clearly didn’t have it.
Hey, it's a new century!
is he on yet?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
not yet
which is strange, he usually comes right out when they win
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
probably fellating marshall
for getting him off the hook
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
normally I'd flag that, but given your screen name, somehow it fits. still poor taste though.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Just got on
Talking about Marmol now.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
So on another note.....
Who do you think is the NL Cy young frontrunner?
I think it’s Volquez so far. He has best ERA, WHIP, and would have more wins if he didn’t play for the Reds
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Too bad it won't be Volquez.
I can see Z becoming the Cy Young,but only if he continues his consistency.
It has to be him right now, though I think Big Z and Webb will end up going neck and neck
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Lincecum
is the frontrunner right now. We can end that tomorrow.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN
Headline says Cubs clip Blue Jays with walk-off hit in 11th inning
WOW is interleague back?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Lou Postgame
“The game got away from us in the 8th and 9th”
“Wood has a blister, won’t pitch tomorrow or probably the all star game”
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
Has KW Suffered Blisters Before?
Sure would be hate it if this becomes a new concern.
Eat More Katsui
Not really
That was really Beckett’s problem wit the Marlins. Wood will be arlight.
Yeah, I don't believe this is the first time
IIRC he had a few bouts with blisters back when he was starting. Could be mistaken though.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Lou on CSN now
Marshall did a great job, DeRosa great running. Game got away from us in the 9th. Woody’s out till after the AllStar game with a blister.
Marmol—hope he learned to make nice easy plays when there’s a five run lead. Don’t worry about the run. All you need are 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
Marmol battled
Lou says he’s not losing confidence.
"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 12, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
well, thats because
pinella has some sort of an unhealthy love for marmol…i can figure that out
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
over his love
for Riot?
"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 12, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
i love marmol...
i just dont like using him out of the role he has shown the most success in…close games…he plays good under pressure.
its kinda like watching a closer blow a nonsave situation
"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
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, Lou sounded pissed at Riot...
that is a first..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
we all did for april/may and most of june
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
No. He is also blaming Marmol
for booting that ball down the line where he tried to make a spectacular play instead of taking the easy out and just giving up a run. Lou felt if we took an easy out and gave up one run there, the inning would have never got out of hand. He said Marmol’s boot of that ball was his undoing, not his pitching.
...interesting.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Wait...When Did Marmol Boot The Ball?
Was it the play at first when Lee caught the rebound?
Eat More Katsui
no..
he was talking about when there was one out and a runner at third a Giant hit a tapper up the first baseline. Marmol went over to field it but looked at the runner at third then misplayed the ball so it was runners at 1st and 3rd 1 out rather than 2 out and no one on.
"Go Cubs Go"
No matter what,
we need Carlos Marmol to get back to the Carlos of old. He is a valuable piece to our championshiip hopes. I hope the manager and coaches do some “burning of the midnight oil” sort of speak, in the coming weeks to help figure out what has gone wrong and get it fixed. We need him!
Don't blow it boys!
i think he'll be back.
But it’s going to take some time. At one point I was sort of hoping he’d find it as quickly as he lost it, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I would like to see who the closer its tomorrow. I nominate Marshall
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Howry, most certainly
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
after pitching two innings?
Harden threw 95 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 12, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp complete game shutout
i
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed!
"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 12, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know why theres a random
‘i’ there. but whatevs
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Hooo Boy
He can be a tough customer so let’s try to have some good at-bats against him.
Eat More Katsui
we'll get him
a win like today has gotta charge you 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 12, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
think so
but demps is awesome at home. and linceum was not so good against the mets last time out
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou
Hopefully he learns, you get the out instead of trying to make the spectacular play, he won’t pitch tomorrow. (Marmol)
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
Lou says Woody was hurt (blister)
Won’t pitch tomorrow or in the ASG….then why did he pitch yesterday when this injury was a concern for the past week?
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Lou looks
like he wants to say something about Carlos and is barely stopping himself.
I agree, there will be a closed door meeting between Marmol and Lou after this
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I had that same thought
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I have no doubt that Carlos can get it back
But there was something in Lou’s eyes that make me think there will be a very interesting conversation later today.
Awww...that's sad..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
thats very sad.
i thought about turning that game on on fox… but i can’t stand dick stockton.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
he's alright on football b/c he's with
... and now i cannot remember his name brian something… but i can’t stand him on baseball. he just sounds so old.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
he gets names wrong and just sounds so TIRED
:shrug: YMMV. :-)
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
its your milage may vary
YMMV.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Bobby Murecer -
He was a great Cub, a professional in every way, and a gentleman. He will be missed.
Don't blow it boys!
We need to get the sure out
Lou says.
He says he’s lost no confidence in Marmol at all.
The Giants scored the same number of runs today that they did their last five games.
"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: but i thought you were going to the game?
why ya here buddy? (not mad, i like ya, but i thought you were goin’....) ::is confused::
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
it was raining in the morning
and I was worried I’d be paying $200 for seats that I would get a $80 refund for.
I’ve actually got tickets to tomorrow’s game, int he bleachers, for $130.
"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 12, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah. Okay!
I was wondering. Hope tomorrow is better and far less exciting! :-)
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou just sounds totally frustrated with Marmol.
“haven’t lost confidence in him, he’s pitched in the 9th before. We’ll give him a rest and see what happens the 2nd half”
But he keeps bringing up the easy out that Marmol didn’t make.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
he's more upset
with Marmol’s decision-making than his pitching, Plesac says.
"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 12, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Lou would classify that
as the turning point of the inning.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed he did
that and Riot’s “fling from the ground”.
"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 12, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yabbut Lou...
what about Theriot’s gaffe? How come Ryan has a “Get Out Of Jail” card?
Eat More Katsui
He mentioned it.
Said Ryan was prolly trying to do too much there.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
he brought it up
I think he’s just surprised the Giants could score 7 runs in one 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 12, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
5 in one inning
shocked the hell out of me.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
well I think the triphammer that is my heart
is starting to slow down.
"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'm out, yo!
Got a date with the hot wife! I’ll post the details of my sign later, and tomorrow, look for me in the left-field bleachers, near Al!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
will do!
"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 12, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
bye!
have a good time!
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It was an exciting win
for them. I think everyone wil benefit from the rest they will get during the ASG break and come back in fighing mode for the second half.
yep.
and we won another series today, so you got that.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 12, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
and everyone
chasing us now has to win to keep within 5. That is huge.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol's Fielding
Aside from the relay throw at first that skipped up and was deflected over to Lee, was there another one that Marmol was involved with that resulted in a run? I’m confused.
Eat More Katsui
The one where
he tried to pick up the swinging bunt towards first that he misplayed
was that the muffed barehanded play?
didn’t result in a run but it did let someone reach that shouldn’t have… if i remember correctly.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
He tried to get it with his glove and pushed it into foul territory,
but yep, that was the one.
he would have had the out at first easily..
he looked at the runner at 3rd and it messed him up.
"Go Cubs Go"
yep, would have been two out with one run in
but instead one on, one in, one out.
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou is in a state of very deep denial about Marmol
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 12, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
I think lou's putting on the good face for the media
I’m sure he’s letting marmol know what he thinks behind the scenes. The one thing as a coach you NEVER do is lambast your players in front of the media.
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless you're a jerk.
Then lambast away.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
The Reason I Like Reed Johnson So Much...
is because as a child, I was sewn into a burlap sack and beaten with Reeds.
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 12, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
aaaaaand awkward silence
hahaha twisted. I love it.
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
The details of my life are quite inconsequential...
very well, where do I begin? My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium with low grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery. My mother was a fifteen year old French prostitute named Chloe with webbed feet. My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. My childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we’d make meat helmets. When I was insolent I was placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds- pretty standard really
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 12, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
God, I love baseball!!!
No freaking clock…..not over until the last out. Can’t take anything for granted. The only game where the defense has the ball….all the strategy. The greatest f’ng game in the world!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I love baseball when we win
if we’d lost… i’d be storming around wondering why the f i like this game at all!
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
you've also just described the game of golf... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
i am god awful at golf
i can’t putt.
great off the tea though.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
is it tee? i thought it had an a.
oh well. smartass. LMAO.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
nope arizona raspberry iced tea
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
My Soulmate!
I do the exact same thing, which (except for today) I steer clear of game threads.
Eat More Katsui
Anyone watching game on Fox now?
no cable, so I’m getting the over-the-air signal and it looks weird – the live feed has a frame-by-frame stuttering look to it, kinda like you see on a replay or when they’re showing clips on TWIB.
then again, maybe it’s my eyes going bad…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Its kinda grainy on the satelight.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Do do like when Len's
voice cracks. He doesn’t over do it and it vocalizes exactly how I feel.
His reactions are very genuine
i do like L&B a lot.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Funny When
Bob does that courtesy glance at Len when Len introduces him at the beginning of each telecast. Quickly turns his head, smiles, and then snaps his head back and faces the camera. LOL
Eat More Katsui
Love how comfortable they've gotten
w/ each other and very glad the Cubs gave them the time you need to gain that chemsitry. :-)
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 12, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
they genuinely like each other
and clearly hold each other in high regard… no awkward silences between them, just that warm-hearted banter. Considering they are joined at the hip all season I’m happy for them and for us.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
Marmol
Just an observation. But after seeing the 9th inning lowlights on Gameday, it wasn’t exactly a case of the Giants creaming Marmol all over the place. I saw mostly bloopers and seeing eye groundballs made worse by some poor fielding decisions, including of course by Marmol himself.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
It may be tattered and torn, but FLY IT HIGH AND CLICK IT, ALWAYS CLICK IT!
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
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