First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Sunday 7/13, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 13, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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2 in a row at first...
I envy you Em!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Got my broom ready and waiting!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
Boy, that guy singing God Bless America has got a powerful voice!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
Can't say much for the haircut, though.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is he?
Sounded Irish, but his name looked Greek or Lithuanian maybe…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Irish I guess....
Irish singer anyway…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
As a Lithuanian myself....
I’ll bet he was Greek. ;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
+1
The Mess-Man is better…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
A great rendition of GBA and the Anthem
I love it when it’s televised… especially when it’s not preceded by God Save the Queen :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 13, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like someone's homesick..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Love first pitch strikes.... two strikes.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
Are there any other
Cubs fans currently living in Hawaii on here
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Don't you just hope he stinks it up.
I was lurking in the Brewers’ blog this morning, and a couple of them were discussing the fact that, if the NL wins the All-Star game, and a game 7 is needed in the World Series, it would be in Miller Park.
What are they smoking?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Getting a bit ahead of themselves...no?
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind.
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
careful over there
you could get banned for suggesting the Cubs are a better team
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
The truth hurts!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
They were talking about how DLee and Soriano are on the verge of steep declines.
Wishful thinking
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I doubt he can see his shoes.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
3 outs!
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Smooth 1-2-3 inning by Demp.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
I'll try to handle PxP for awhile
unless someone else wants it
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Cincy up 1-0
Sac Fly
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Theriot fouls out
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Fontenot Ks, 2 out
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Somebody with Lil Ruth's power
should be lower in the batting order…J/K
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Derrek - single to center
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Ugh...the Pirates are AWFUL...
Makes last night all the more improbable…
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
We'll have to agree to disagree...some good position players, but no pitching
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
I just moved into my new place.
now in the midwest again, i get WGN and it looks grand on my new tv.
i’m a happy camper!
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
Ramirez - base hit
1st & 2nd – 2 outs
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Cardinals 3 run HR - Aaron Miles
Poop…
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
Now 4-1
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
All with 2 outs
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Ian Snell
Was cruising right along until 2 out in the 4th
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Thanks
I don’t understand the Bucs pitching staff they should be so good but aren’t
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
True
I would probably second this motion
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
most of their lefties are similar too.
maholm, duke and gorzelanny are essentially the same pitcher.
Molina lines out to Theriot
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Rowand fly out to Edmonds
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I know I'm a little late with this but I'm officially on the Jim Edmonds bandwagon.
Missed in yesterday’s craziness was his dinger and 4 rbis.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks for not holding my slowness against me.
I catch on slow, but I do catch on.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
just dont' forgot i'm drivin that bandwagon...
when i’m not dusting my derosa shrine at home, that is
Bowker K's - 3 down
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Due up
Edmonds
Johnson
Blanco
Demp
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Watching the Giants telecast on EI...
And Kuiper and Krukow were discussing a compare/contrast of Will Clark and Mark Grace in 1989…
Man, that’s low…
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
Not like they've got a lot to talk about this year.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Except for this Lincecum kid...dealing...
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
Don't get me wrong I like
Jimmy Ballgame but also a fan of Go Jimmy Go
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds flies out to left center
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Reed K's - 2 outs
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I think it was
Carrie Muskat that referred to Lincecum as the contortion artist today, very fitting
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
Cincy threatening again
1st & 3rd – no outs
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Not anymore, now 2-0 in top of 3rd
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
Looks like a pitcher's duel early...
Let’s hope Demp keeps up the pace and gives the bullpen a day off
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
blanco is so old school
I love it
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
I mean back in the day
Blanco would have been considered one of the best in the league strictly off defense
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
I just figured out last week AM/PM is a store
did they take over 7/11 or something?
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
our whitehen in the southside beverly neighborhood
is a 7/11 now
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
7/11 bought white hen
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
their first set of commercials
were terrible I couldn’t figure out what the product was
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
think it's part of bp
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Way to jinx the slump, you guys.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
Did DeRosa misplay that?
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wow, really?
"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
Pooh. Lincecum?????
Well, maybe he’ll wear himself out running bases.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Seriously?
Maybe he should have the nickname, “little babe ruth”?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...
Babe Ruth WAS a pitcher!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah this is true
but sorry its got to be Fontenot until Lincecum goes yard period let alone the wind helping
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
no that is reserved for fontenot
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
damn derosa
Fukudome would of had that… o well, lets go dempster
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
i dunno about that
wind blowing hard to right, you’re going to play back… anything over your head is going out anyway
We've looked like the Brewers on these last two plays.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
or not the Cubs
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
or the pirates
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
what happen to block the baseball with your body
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
i think demp is flustered
he needs to settle down, no biggie just one run – but he’s gotta keep it close w/timmay on the mound
"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
motto of the year...
Well be ok
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
stolen base
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Theriot slow to cover on the throw down from Hank White, again.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
Big pop out
2 down
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Sabathia solo HR
Reds 2-1
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Why doubt that?
That guys is a beast a 300 pounder should be able to put that weight into one
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Twinkie power!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
marmol's going to the all-star.. i was hoping not.. he needs a time out
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 13, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
on the flip side,
maybe this is the boost to his confidence that will get him back on track
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh......
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
ok lou, please do not take out dempster
as you did lilly against cincy, hell be ok if he just gets out of this inning
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
NL All-Star Carlos Marmol
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we have a team uniquely suited to do neither well.
Or at least as close as possible with the 25-man roster presented.
To clarify: I meant for today.
Please, Not Bruce Froemming, do not lecture me on this topic. I am allowed to actually watch the baseball game that’s happening on the field.
I wasn't going to 'lecture' you
but coming from you, that’s rich.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
i just wish this wasn't w/lincecum on the mound
but hey, 3 runs is doable still (although that might be all)
"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
Molina K's
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yay!
inning over!
"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
good question, especially w/ a righty ace pitching
and for that matter, shouldn’t fukudome be starting then? i guess he really needs the day off
Carlos should give a seminar in dugout temper fits.
Think about it. He’s destroyed Michael Barrett AND a water cooler.
Here in Denver, Troy Tulowitizki smashed a bat against the dugout wall, it shattered, and cut his arm putting him on the DL.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Coupla Things
1) Infielders should play the infield, and outfielders should play the outfield.
2) Kinda hoping Marquis-for-Maddux goes through, only because maybe guys like Dempster would learn from the master and not throw so many pitches.
Eat More Katsui
Another word for "flared"
see: David Cassidy’s hair ca. 1971.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Mr. OBP comes through....with "sneaky power" coming up...
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
Make Lincecum work
get into that bullpen
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Balk
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mlb.tv streaming is killing me.. my connection is not the problem.. anyone here having trouble?
by pedro_from_portugal on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
Try a lower speed feed, that helped yesterday for me.
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
Now Theriot can't get thrown out
trying to steal 2nd
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quite a wind out there... rattling my windows and
blowing those trees sideways on Waveland according to TV
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
well that looks ugly.
cubs have a 24 percent chance, brewers have a 43 percent chance, cardinals have a 50 percent chance
Molina seems to
be catching a BB tongue lashing today.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
need to hit him in the face next time
take care of the little kid look w/ a nice scar… kidding, don’t hit him in the face… maybe on the hand…
Dude, not cool.
"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
The vote ended 2 weeks ago
Before that Marmol was lights out. Based on the days that voting took place Marmol deserved the nod. Obviously, if voting was today it would be different :(
Might as well shut off the TV
This one’s in the bread box.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 13, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Dutch Rennert, actually
If I were saying this stuff instead of typing it, you’d be able to hear it no matter where you were.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't matter where you were in the ballpark
or how loud the crowd was, Dutch would let the dead know it was a strike.
Too few guys like that anymore (nor, thankfully, at the other extreme, like McClelland).
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 13, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
pirates 2b just pulled a buckner on a slowly hit dp ball
cards have runners at the corners with 1 out
Easy DP ball, too
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cc sabathia will look good in a cubs uni next year
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
did you might, yes please
Are you kidding me, look what it could be….
Zamrano
Sabathia
Harden
Dempster
Lilly
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I've heard that vertical stripes are very slimming....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue.
--Steve Goodman
Replay showed DLee hustling down the line.
Just bad luck that the ball hit the pitcher.
Do you think he’s trying to hurt Lincecum? His single in the first almost took his head off.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
I VOTE D - RYAN THERIOT
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions