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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

by CubbyBlues on Jul 12, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Drew

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed. thanks Drew.

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

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please...

end this in 10 and make it fun

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

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for real

it never ceases to amaze me the way these people come out of the woodwork…

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by DTJchris on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

no mulligans in baseball

so let’s just suck it up. we really need this W today.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 12, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets hope we got a little momentum there.

by Morg98 on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Marshall = a really good pitcher

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

My man crush for over a year now.

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot
Strike Out Machine
Lee
Ramirez

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, But he has looked horrible for a month

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+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.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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???

by razzpunk on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Lou for today, yes I think you are stupid

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by JB 23 on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot owes us a walk off homer right now

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Georgey on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by IowaCubs- on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THIS IS OUR HOUSE

We will win this game.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there you go...

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed. :)

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

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great job by Marshall

let’s get him a win!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

lol

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it had to be said

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i like him in the 9th inning with a 5 run lead

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!

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

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he can't start I don't see why not

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOUR 'STACHE IS TRASH!

LOVE the Just For Men commercials

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for Harden.

And I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jose Ceda up soon.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ascanio...

he’s lights out down here in Iowa…

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

by IowaCubs- on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yep

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 12, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just remember folks

OUR HOUSE

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marshall has been money is last few outings.

I am turning the corner to be a real Marshall fan.

by jajonez77 on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

exactly

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

by MiCubsFan on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

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

Redeem yourself RIOT

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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"

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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

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

Yes

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

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

I've sat in those seats!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

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

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!!!!

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

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 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

Good bunt, now lets see if the IBB Lee

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

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 Riot

Way to go!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

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

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!

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

by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up 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

sure,

with a side of RBI

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

by slcathena 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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

but he can spell

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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 12, 2008 3:44 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

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'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.

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

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

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

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

oh man inning over

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie 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@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by slcathena 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

He will be hitting I'd bet

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

i say...

we send in dero to pitch….lol

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by preachermancubsfan 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

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

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

Now can we score?

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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

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

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

pinch hit

unless someone gets on and he can do a sac bunt.

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

he's up first

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

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   0 recs

Woody

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

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

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   0 recs

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 cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lieber, Lilly, Zambrano

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly...

should still be fresh after a short outing yesterday…

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

by Tater01 on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I like this idea

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BASE HIT!!!!!

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by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions &nbs