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Hats

I will eat one if we come back and win this one.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we've done it before

all we need is an HR to tie

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 best yet

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring on the bullpen!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go

1st and 2nd

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

by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cmon guys…make me eat some hat…

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

To be fair to who?

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 13, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't just referring to the hits

He’s getting up into the triple digits on pitch count

Unless he’s Superman, he’s got to be getting tired

by cocknfire on Jul 13, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

It’s not as though you had said the first two hits were tatoo’d off Tim.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 13, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

11-6 Cards, mid 9th (another comeback??)

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lincecum is filthy, but if anyone can break him its Pancakes

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Complete lack of trust in the bullpen...

to leave in Lincecum vs. Aram.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHEW!

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

by Mr Snrub on Jul 13, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yessssssssssss

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tom Emanski

Just sold 4 copies of his defensive drills video to show to the lesser Molina brother.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ohhhh

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

by Mr Snrub on Jul 13, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He looked surprised that it was fair

Not that it mattered anyway, he coulda been Rickey Henderson, he was not gonna beat that play. Taylor made.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 13, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope, not even close.

And I don’t want him to get a stupid muscle pull hustling out a worthless grounder.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't a matter of hustling

As mentioned, he stumbled outta the box. Was not dogging it to first.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 13, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's what he always thinks

Why hustle, I’m not that fast, I’ll just wait and make sure it’s fair before I waste any energy

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 13, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Probably. Makes the most sense.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 13, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Agree Somewhat

in that ARam doesn’t always run out every time he makes contact. Then again maybe I’m so old-school that “looking like you mean it” counts more in my book.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what kind of cr@ap was that

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that

it was our strategy during the NLDS last year. I wouldnt be surprised if some random D’Bag fans named a baby GIDP as many times as we grounded into them.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No ARam, no DLee, no Kosuke

Could be done, but it’ll be hard

by cocknfire on Jul 13, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope

So….Lincecum is just too damn good.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lincecum

Good lord this guy is good. SI cover did nothing to slow him down.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he is the best pitcher in baseball.

Funny, because when he was in high school he was crazy wild.

by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jul 13, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best Pitcher

Its gotta be him or Webb.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll Take Vintage Catfish

Not saying those guys aren’t the best right now, but the guys I grew up with that I thought were the best ever were Catfish and Seaver.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder what Fukudome is batting since the beginning of June. I assume it’s not all that impressive the way his BA has nose dived.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Final: STL 11, PIT 6

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

even if we lose.

I’ll take a 4.5 game lead at the break. And tied for the best record in baseball.

by sackings108 on Jul 13, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of the AS break

How many times do you think we will hear the announcers complaining about there being too many Cubs on the roster.

+/- 15 times.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They Should Instead Complain About

the dumb rule that there has to be at least one rep per team.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-2 Brewers in 9th CC still in

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

still no word...

on any cubs in the HR derby?

"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 13, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Z

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just as well, IMHO

Ruins a guy’s swing for two or three weeks at least

by cocknfire on Jul 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather not have them in the Derby.

I’ve heard it screws up their swings.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

Felix Pie will be called up to participate.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No faith in the bullpen....

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neddie Always Good For

a week’s worth of losses. If Milwaukee finishes 5 games back or less then you’ll know the reason why.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its either that or use the BP

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Id have Sabathia pitch till he blows out his arm….and then make him pitch with the other arm.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep....

But I’d rather have Marmol pitch with his right foot before having someone like Will Ohman still around.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure CC turned to Yost before the game and said,

“I’ve been here for a week watching this team, so here’s the deal, if you want any chance of re-signing me, I’ll tell YOU when I’m coming out, got it?”

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 13, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CC set down the Reds in the 9th...

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not sure who i hate more

gabe kapler, corey hart, ryan ludwick or skip schumaker

by bheidge on Jul 13, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i actually like corey hart.

that guy is a hell of a player

by sackings108 on Jul 13, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just saying.

I think he’s one of the least hateable brewers. I’d love him on the Cubs. Take him over Kosuke any day.

by sackings108 on Jul 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Player, But

I call him Waldo the Dog Faced Boy.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i like gabe kapler

we share the same name, and he has a good comeback story – but i HAAAAAAAAATE COREY HART!!!!!!!! from that list, hart – although yes, sackings, he is a hell of a player.

"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 13, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your name is gabe kapler? cool!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

...Gabe

"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 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just wondering

if CC Sabathia gets lit up is that the same as a grease fire?

by Employee22 on Jul 13, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What would happen

If Fielder, Sabathia, and Gagne would go down Bernie’s slide at the same time.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright I predict...

double, single, out, hr

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

didn't matter

(talking to myself)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRo Falls In Love With His Sometimes Power

and gets into slumps where he Ks or hits fly balls.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok no double plays

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH BRUCE BOCHY

You evil evil man….don’t tempt us with hopes of getting to face Zito…..

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BABIP

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

you did that on purpose

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I f we win this i will set my hair on fire.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really really hope I have to.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, Cordero coming in with bases loaded, nobody out for Brewers...

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHO CARES

watch this game right now… lol

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got both going at the same time...

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4-2

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yesssss!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 13, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cmon boys….lets roll these punks on our way to the break?

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geo!!!

1st and 3rd, one out

by sackings108 on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you bunt him over and risk it

w/ one last out

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No - do not give up outs

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

by wnielsen on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no?

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you have two outs to work with

and trailing, you DON’T give up an out on purpose.

by ChipSet on Jul 13, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY GEO!!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 13, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cmon Kangaroo…lets go.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walkoff...MIL 3, CIN 2

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

all the more reason to win!

"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 13, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell Sac Fly

A good day for “CC”s in Milwaukee.

by ChipSet on Jul 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

seriously – this team will NEVER lay down – and i love that.

"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 13, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he can throw it really hard

"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 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hard one to layoff

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ice water

In veins to take that pitch.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

professional hitter

"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 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUNK

Well there goes that.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shoulda bunted if he wasn't

gonna take the bat off his shoulder

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 13, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

all on theriots shoulders

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

theriot

can still hit a 3 run homer? right?

by bheidge on Jul 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hookers for everyone if The Riot homers.

by Gleebo on Jul 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pooh.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blah.

Oh well. Not bad.

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

by slcathena on Jul 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poop

good series everyone

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Jul 13, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All of yesterday's gains reversed

With a lot less drama. See ya after the ASB.

by ChipSet on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh well

Good first half. Enjoy the break and we’ll get after it again on Friday.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap. this bozo made his pitches when he needed to.

well, we still got 2 of 3.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Got beat by a good pitcher, tip your cap.

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Dave Stewart In Me

cringes every time I hear that.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Facts are facts, he was absolutely filthy...

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not Saying You're Wrong

It’s just a reflexive part of myself to think more about why I/we lost so it doesn’t happen next time.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take 2/3.

Everyone gets a nice rest and we come back Fri. with guns a blazin.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See you all Friday night.

Unless there is a game thread for the All Star Game.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well Im never going to get that picture thing right

good day all

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For shits and giggles... one last attempt

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh

Lost competitively to the best pitcher they’ll face. . .

by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jul 13, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Series over

Cubs go 2-2 in SF, 2-1 in Chicago.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 13, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope, that's it...good bye San Francisco Dustys

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of these days we will get 21 games over .500 and never look back!!!

and hopefully it will happen on the first road trip!1

Enjoy these next few days. I’ll miss all of you…

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, we lost to a great pitcher....and we scared em at the end...oh well...

4 1/2 game lead and we should be better and rested and healthy for the 2nd half….feeling good

by razzpunk on Jul 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I figured. . .

When Soriano went down, they needed to stay within 2 or 3 game of 1st place, and they’d be OK when he came back. They have done a whole lot better than that.

by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jul 13, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good up to this point

This team is the best cubs team that I have ever seen. Hopefully the second half goes as good as the first. Maybe less injuries…

Have a good break everyone!

by jajonez77 on Jul 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad to see it's back...

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

by NotSure on Jul 13, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wrote a post on my little recap of this first half of the season, kind of..

check it out here: and offer your thoughts on the first half… have a good day

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interested To See How They'd Do

against the best, because they’ll be doing that every day should they make the playoffs. Not a horrible effort except for DeRo’s miscue in RF. Hopefully come playoff time, DeRo will be at 2B and Dome will be in RF.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 13, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come after the all-star break thats how it will

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 13, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to mention. . .

No Soriano. . . I figure they match up well against any pitcher they are likely to see in the playoffs.

by Seattle Cubs Fan on Jul 13, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 13, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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