Overflow #3

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!!!!

by razzpunk on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll go

JUST KIDDING!!!

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BB

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Walk, nice work Riot, now don't try and steal

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great AT BAT

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

come on Dome!!!!

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Walk Riot

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

but I want the winning shot to be a DLee homer

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

greedy...

but i like your style.

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

perfect time for a slump-buster

but he BUNTS and ADVANCES THE RUNNER

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

theriot on 2nd on Dome bunt

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

drop down a bunt, I ass-ume

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good bunt, now lets see if the IBB Lee

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NICE!!

Silly delay on audio. :P

Now, two chances: Lee and Rami—GET IT DONE BOYS!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice Job Dome Lets goo DLEE

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job Riot

Way to go!

DOME: THIS DUDE IS WILD, BUNT OR WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THE WINNING RUN

IS IN SCORING POSITION

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on DLee you are due.

by mgfabc on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

c'mon DLee

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by jennypage on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

come on Derrek..... please get a hit... please....

GoCubsGo

by MinnesotaFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pindrop in Wrigley, huh?

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ill take a wild pitch

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Agreed

"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

by Georgey on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh yeah

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DLee just needs a basehit COME ON!

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

+1

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if he did he wouldnt deserve to touch it

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to say

don’t sully the statue!

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by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How about a fancy single?

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sure,

with a side of RBI

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by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I admire your stoicism

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Georgey on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

If he doesn't get a hit, I want a walk

so Rami has to bat

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marmol needs to go to AAA for a while, but let's win this here.

by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

full count... come on Lee....

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marmol Need DL time to rest

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I say let Gaudin be the setupman

Just to see what he can do at that role.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what about marshall there?

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by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Yep

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like it

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Lee!

by cavebear on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lou nervously pacing.... gosh...

GoCubsGo

by MinnesotaFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think he realizes his mistake, lol

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sure does

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not saying he is hurt… he needs rest

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 out

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the walk ramirez here

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok A-Ram this is your time

Though I think they have to IBB him here

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

think they are...

by JB 23 on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

walking aramis

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that was a meat pitch

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

knew this was gonna happen, that’s why i wanted lee to walk

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How about some Geo

fireworks?

by Morg98 on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lou wouldn't dare only pitch Marshall one inning would he?

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

depends where marshalss spot in the order is

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Derrick is not clutch

by mgfabc on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

but he can spell

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We are all nervous about this game but

you don’t have to be mean.

by mgfabc on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nervous is one thing

but over dramtatic is another.

by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, so much pessimism

Damn people, relax. Majority of you guys only appear just to whine and complain?

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You got that right.

by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, some complain and whine...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's amazing... gnats gnats everywhere

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and not a drink to drop..

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i need some wine... ;)

by JB 23 on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think they

are referring to you. You’ve been in here all the game.

by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Geo!

End this game!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hello soto...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by Georgey on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1/4

according to my fantasy team page

by nathew on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

come on Soto

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

If you haven't seen

before now why he’s starting the ASG you haven’t been watching all saeson.

by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's all Geo.

Come on kid. Make ‘em pay. You’ve done it before.

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by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GO GO GEO SOTO

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Geo you are my All star!

by mgfabc on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Geo just needs to get a base hit

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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…..

by razzpunk on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OMFG

If he pulls Marshall after that inning and no one in the pen, I’m turning the game off.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just a basehit Geo.....

by JB 23 on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by TheRiot Police on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not...

to put the winning run at 3rd, even with 2 out – too unconventional for Bochy

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Make 'em pay Soto!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

going ot the 11th

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

time for Soto to deliver...

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SHIIIIIIIIT!!!

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh man inning over

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well we could be here for a while. Shut em down Marshall

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

EFF :(

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Gameday showed...

that one on the inner half?

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got to love

those first pitch groundouts

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DAMNIT@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we shouldn't even be here.......

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

but we have to get over it

and win this game

by nathew on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Winning this game would help a lot.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

At least they are still playing for a W

by jajonez77 on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

this just sets it up for Edmonds to get a HR in the 11th...

GoCubsGo

by MinnesotaFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Or Not...

He already left the game

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

he's already out

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOPE

His spot became the pitchers spot

by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Or the "New Cubs"

that still find ways to win these

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the cardiac cubs

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

+1

the truth hurts

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by CaliCub on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You sound like Rosenbloom from the Tribune.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well now I want to retract my statement

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because no other

team has ever done this, right?

by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I would crap my pants

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

HA!

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

that would be awesome.

And he could maybe throw an inning since our pen is depleted.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

he already walked off

...of the field, for reed johnson to come in and replace him

by nathew on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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????

by razzpunk on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Only if

I can pretent I am watching this game instead of lokking at gamecast :)

by jajonez77 on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The reason why we can never relax with any kind of lead

by mgfabc on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

I Know I'm Paranoid

...but am I paranoid enough?

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate the Molinas

by Mapmaker on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and comb your hair!

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And lose 50 pounds

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1 out

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How long has Carlos been bad?

so long I can’t remember him being good.

by mgfabc on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Tampa melt down

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually he seemed to be turning it back and then melted down today

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's true.

Although, Lou did yank him early in a couple of those situations.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

I can remember him being good

in fact, I can remember him being amazing

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Even Ron and Pat seem to be indirectly questioning

Lou’s strategy. Oh well.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

I think it wsa a good idea.

Pulling Gaudin early was not.

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by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

They had to

Strict pitch count. He was 90-something.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

+1

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by sweetswinger on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Great minds.

Check the time stamp even. ;)

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

I think if we'd guest managed today we would have won. :P

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

But...

with only one more game before a 3-day break for most of these guys, it’s not a terrible time for the bullpen to get everyone some work…

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think we still pull this one out. Marshall at least knows where the strike zone is.

by cavebear on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...

but they’ve already committed their best pitcher, and I don’t recall the rest of their pen being that great.

We’ve at least got some long relievers.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh shut up

by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have to go sit on the couch

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Huh?

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We haven't lost yet. ;)

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Big Z

Is there a chance we see big Z if this game goes on?

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Of course

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well ,as a pinch hitter.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He will be hitting I'd bet

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Or FonteYes - he's scrappy

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OT -

Any suggestions for bands I can download that are similar to Thin Lizzy, Rose Tattoo or the Darkness?

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe...

dragonforce, rhapsody

by nathew on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad the ASB is coming up... give some of these Cubbies a rest...

GoCubsGo

by MinnesotaFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Many of them look tired.

by jajonez77 on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

looking good, Marshall!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

feeling good, Louis

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rowand K's on big curve

2 out

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Awesome Marshall

AWESOME!

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We need to shut down marmol for 15 days

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would ruin him for good.

He needs to work out his problems and he can’t do that sitting for 15 day.

by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Way to go Riot

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Now can we score?

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

On a positive note,

Sean Marshall looks sharp!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This game was ours

I want it back!

by mgfabc on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!

by Mr W on Jul 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mchanic problems

Reminds me somewhat of the young Wood. He would be wild at time, but also dominant.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by jajonez77 on Jul 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs