Overflow Thread: 2008 All-Star Game, Tuesday 7/15, 7 pm CDT
by Al Yellon on Jul 15, 2008 9:00 PM CDT
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Numero UNO!
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
DURST!
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
Well, the Cubs catcher...
Didn’t have a good day. 0-2 and one stolen base against.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
2 stolen bases
One was a HUGE jump off Sheets, one Utley was late covering second.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
well he is only a rookie
he has a lot of time to be a star :)
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I would of liked to see a bit more from Dome/Soto.
But Big Z looked like a stud and we now only have 3 players left to worry about injuries.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Z would have had that dude.
So would have Soto.
Blah.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Okay.
Haren’s making me nervous.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
C'mon Haren
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
Why did they say that was a good throw?
Looked too high to me…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I dunno
looked like a good throw would’ve had him.
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
by DrGalazkiewicz on Jul 15, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh...because Buck and McCarver are idiots....
Quod Eres Demonstrandum….
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
Haren showing why the Diamondbacks are not as good as last year...:-(
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
Remember that bit from Sesame Street?
about someone not matching? That’s Bud between the 2 ladies!
Hey, it's a new century!
"It's a fallacy to think that pitchers get it exactly where they want it all the time"
-Tim McCarver.
TWSS, Tim.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Put that one on the all time McCarver classic quote board...
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
Approve..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ichiro
Almost looked as bad as Dome.
"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
Maybe we should give some credit to the pitchers?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
They're both from Japan, you know.
Hideki Matsui is too!
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I'm being sarcastic
I feel like every national telecast involving one of the three they try to compare them to each other.
I’m sick of hearing how Fukudome is an Ichiro-Matsui hybrid. He’s just not.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Read above.
The “dude” thing is starting to grate a little.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Not now, I'm in the zone.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Save the Chief!
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
Fukudome could say...
“Missed it by THAT much!”
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
My apologies for the way I speak.
I obviously posted at the same time as your reply. I thought it was an odd thing to say originally.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Jeter K's here.
Calling it.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
It seems to me like the starters are going deeper into the game this year
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I think they try to give the starters 2 AB.
When your team only has 3-4 AB an inning, they’ll go deeper I guess.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Ahhhh...c'mon ump...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Cant walk him in here
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
YESSSSSS!!!
take that AL!
"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
Nice job Haren.
Love the Lou commercial.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Dome interviewed right after his at bats
What he said roughly was;
- Great atmosphere, great players around
- Bad result, as I am not very good recently
- my first hit in ASG should be next year, want to try all my best to be selected again
- All of my effort in the rest of this year is dedicated to Cubs win.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
Great that Dome is gonna make it his mission to be an All-Star next year.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
"Bad result, as I am not very good recently."
LOL! I love Fukudome, he’s such a straight shooter.
(pre-emptive TWSS)
"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
Derek Jeter is losing it more and more every season now
not to mention that he is my least favorite player of all time.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
+1
One of the most overrated too…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
i hate the yanks
but i dig jeter – he’s not overrated. he has like 2 or 3 batting titles, 2400+ hits, 4 rings, gold gloves, 9 all-star games…he’s going to be a hall of famer and deservedly so (oh yeah, .315 career BA)
"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
haha maybe true
but he flipped the ball back to home to get jason giambi’s little brother out at home – which means he is a great defensive player ALLLLL the time lol
"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
and he caught a foul ball and jumped into the stands...
had to look at that 1,000 times too…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Now, Dome...
Take Soto with you and get stinking drunk in New York. Then go home and relax!
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
He can visit Hideki's apartment to drink....
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
They are young and rich and in New York
Get drunk! Maybe that’s what they need to get out of their slump.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
I wouldn't really say Soto's been in a slump.
Thanks to Dragonsfanatic for giving us the translation of Dome’s comments in his interview. Now, he has been slumping.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Oops
Hideki is in Tampa FL for rehab…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
His new wife is there....
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 15, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
If we make it where we want to at the end of the season, I may mute the TV and go Pat and Ron the whole time
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
About the only thing Fox does that doesn't make me nauseous....
is broadcast a picture.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
..DA!
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 want to land in no an-a-heim...NO NO 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
No time to count what I'm worth.....
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
how did the run score?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Holliday solo
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
First? Or...
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Wurst?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Nice to see we can all agree. ;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
Holliday hit a homerun? The hell you say! :P
"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 15, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's doing radio tonight?
ESPN?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Indeed, they are good...
think I’ll try that out and mute the tv…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
C'mon Berkman...help us with home field advantage!
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 feel funny cheering for Pujols.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
justin duscherer is losing it
"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
Works for me.
Let’s take advantage!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Derek Jeter
is destined to work for MLB. Not a team, MLB itself.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
did joe say that steinbrenner is a HOF
umm…if you call funding political campaigns hof worthy ok..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
I fail to see what Hall of Fame standards one could have for owners...
...that would exclude George Steinbrenner.
well
25 years as owner of the Yanks, and aren’t they OFF their WS title rate? :D
"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 15, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't 16 teams 25 years ago
but I’m with you—he deserves to be in the HOF
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but they compiled their World Series title rate in...
...seasons that include the 16 team league.
(Did you know? The New York Yankees were once known as the Baltimore Orioles. True story!)
er?
"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 15, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The original Baltimore Orioles were founded in 1901...
...as one of the first American League teams. In 1903 they moved to New York and renamed themselves the Yankees. The next team to come to Baltimore called themselves the Orioles as well.
gawd
I forgot all about that. As a kid, I be I knew that, I was a major Yankees fan.
"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 15, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
The bar is set low....
After all, isn’t Charles Comiskey in the HOF?
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
Charles Comiskey was a horrible human being.
I’m just utterly disgusted by how he treated his players – and after he was a player himself!
Question
How does it work with owners getting inducted into the Hall? Do they have to wait a certain number of years after they have sold the team before going in? Doesn’t seem too fair if that is required as I would imagine a lot of owners die while still owning the team.
Don't know what the rules are on that off the top of my head.
I do know that owners are voted on by the Veterans Committee, not the BBWA.
he did say that
ugh…just amazing the guy was just a hothead who talked sh** – oh, but he’s synonymous with “YANKEES”
"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
Steinbrenner was a great owner.
That doesn’t make him a good person, or even necessarily good for baseball. But he has left his mark all over baseball, and the sport would be very, very different without him. That’s my standard for non-players to get into the Hall of Fame.
"Ken Phelps, Ken Phelps, everybody wanted Ken Phelps".
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
He was good for the Yankees...no doubt...
However, I’m not sure I can go as far as that he was good for baseball…
And also, he is a really generous human being…he has left his mark all over Tampa with his charitable work.
So overall, HOF material.
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
Holliday is up
they say he homered earlier… :P
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
I don't get this.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
TWSS
I dont know I think it is stupid so i am going to do it until everyone stop doing this
SLAP HANDS
If this was prison I would shank you.
Well, then.
SLAP HANDS.
Touche, sir.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
SLAP HANDS
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I completely disagree...it was an outside-the-park quadruple...
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
How profound....
“Guys don’t come to the ASG to walk.”
Yeah, don’t you hate it when guys clog up the bases.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
dusty told him to say 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
Yeah, clog the bases, and then let Aramis Ramirez be the laxative.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
how can someone clog the bases, thats the point in baseball to get on base then try and make it home
for a RUN and RUNS win the game
If this was prison I would shank you.
Ask Dusty Baker. He said it (i.e., he didn't like clogging the bases).
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope not. I'll take him getting introduced at the beginning of the game...
and then, he can go have drinks with Dome and Soto.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to say I'm amused by those Steakhouse burger commercials...
...but they don’t really look appetizing.
Love the new Apple Fries commercial.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
is that
a new kind of iPod?
"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 15, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait. Which was the only NL error?
Utley’s play in the 1st or the Theriot-esque throw Hanley made? I thought we had two errors at this point…
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
They gave Jeter a hit on Utley's nose play
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 15, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting.
Thanks. I would have called them both errors, but that’s just me. :)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Hanley was the error.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Utley's play was ruled a hit
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course....he plays with Buffett...
I don’t know….I don’t know….
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
a-ram in!
and miguel tejada?!
"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
Sosa, McGwire, Gambi, and a lot others as well, lets praise them
If this was prison I would shank you.
talking about hamilton
amazing story – have you heard about this guy? jk, he deserves praise
"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
So....what's the deal with this Hamilton kid...I've heard he has an interesting story!
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
he used to be a woman and now he hits big league homers
"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
Wow...that testosterone from the sex change is really effective....don't tell Floyd Landis.
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
YAY ARAM!!!
Sorry, am late on that, cool deal. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Crede..
must pop up more than anyone I’ve ever seen….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hits 'em really high though
"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 15, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
wow nice throw russel martin...
"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
wow...Soto and Martin cannot get anyone out
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Not sure they're getting much help from the pitchers in an ASG.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
That's true too.
Some of these pitchers are easier to run on.
You’d think we’d be doing more pick off throws though. We know they’re running at this point.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Too focused on loading up and trying to strike guys out I think.
Pitchers want to K guys in an ASG.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
It's also probably more difficult to make a good throw with a pitcher you aren't used to...
like the pitch may come in slower, or at a slightly different angle…that would seem to affect the catcher’s ability to catch someone stealing.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
pitchers not holding them on at 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
Loved his pickoff. Z was the man tonight, after giving up that leadoff single.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
True that....
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'm always amazed
that the announcers are so surprised at errors and late throws, etc at the ASG.
It’s not like these guys play on the same team 99% of 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
What's this "team" thing you speak of?
Signed,
The Steinbrenners and Brian Cashman
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
well they pretty much do for the AL
its prettty much Red Sox and Yankees..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Plus I'm sure they were out pretty late last night
just my guess.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
strike 3!
every pitcher 2 innings so far eh?
"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
Gives Hurdle a lot of flexibility in the late innings.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Back after this?
Back after this??? What about the stretch? What about the fan cam? Where’s Ronny? Mother, is that you? Gummibears, gummibears…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwhitecastlemmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmal;sdkafknmasd;lfkmasd;
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
You seriously just scared me.
I thought Marmol was in.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
just the commercial.
sorry.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
You're fine
and obviously we’re batting now. But I just had a moment of “NOT WITH A 2 RUN LEAD!!!!” I love him, but hope he sits the bench for this one since we’ve got 3 innings of lights out closers to deal with here.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Sorry, I'm new here....is there a problem with Marmol I don't know about??? ;-)
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
Other than he's sucked the last few outings...
nope.
He’ll get it together though. Just needs some time off, which is why we don’t want him in.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
just his last five or so appearances
something’s wrong. There’s a lot of debate as to how, but we all agree that SOMETHING is wrong.
"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 15, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Dou you think
Lous is trying to convince Hurdle to use Marmol in the 7th so he can work out his kinks?
"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
I bet Lou's trying to figure out what the beverage service in the clubhouse is like.
Managing the All-Star game has to be an absolute cakewalk. Which All-Star am I going to put in the game? Oh, the difficulty! The only way to screw it up is to overthink things (hi, Tony LaRussa!)
Bartender! Jobu needs a refill!
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
Too late. LaRussa drank all the liquor.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Look out! He's behind the wheel!
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
More asleep at the wheel for the 2007 Cardinals?
Walt Jocketty or Tony LaRussa?
I keed, I keed.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
We kid the Cardinals because we love them...
NOT serious!
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
Is Aram in the game?
If he is, I missed it. And where is he batting?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
he is in
he took chipper’s spot, wherever that was
"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
I'll always remember Karros in 2003.
And that really neat ad he took out in the Chicago papers after he left the game. He earned a lot of respect from me for that.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
+1
A class act who really appreciated being a Cub.
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
Why even play the world-series?
according to Fox , the AL closers are so good, no one can beat them.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
hard to get a save when you're losing by 2...
bwaahahahahahahhahaha I hate the AL
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
i HATE the AL
holy crap and i HAAAAAAAAAATE JOSH GROBAN HE IS A TOOL!!!!!!!
"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
I gotta say
Take Me Out To The Ball Game would have been MUCH better here…
"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 15, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
no
cuz this is new york and everythings better here (even tho i LOVE chicago waaaaay more and i live in the much cleaner, nicer, and more beautiful boston)
"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
ps
first part is 100% sarcasm, parentheses are legit truth
"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
I used to live in New York.
Take Me Out To the Ball Game would have been better..
"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 15, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
really?
I’m moving to Boston in August! :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
you will love it
i promise – what neighborhood exactly?
"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
I'm looking for apartments this week, actually.
I’ll be working in Lexington, so I’m looking at Woburn, Watertown, Somerville, and Arlington…that area.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
cool
somerville traffic is bad, but i work in woburn – north of boston is pretty nice
"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
Cool!
I know like nothing of the area, so I’m looking forward to exploring a whole new city.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
the Allston/Brighton area has really good bars,
if you like beer (not bud light, coors or corona) this place called the publick house in brighton is really good, good Mac and Cheese
If this was prison I would shank you.
I'll have to remember that
I love micro brew, actually. And Mac and Cheese is money.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
it is right off the orange line, I dont remeber the stop,
and this place called Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, i think some Red Soxs go in there i heard one time, not sure
If this was prison I would shank you.
i live in allston
GREAT neighborhood fantastic bars and dive bars too at every corner! also, awesome music scene
"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
What's the commute like from Allston into Lex?
I was looking at some places there, but wasn’t sure about the commute.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
depending on how you get there
30-45 minutes. i take the mass pike to woburn (pretty close by) from allston and it only takes 20 minutes
"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
maybe he'll live in that house
where the driveway is an entrance/exit on the interstate.
"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 15, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
thats weird cuz
i actually live there lol!
"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
Yep...and it only cost a few tens of billions to clean it up (snarky Big Dig comment)
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
haha truth
but trust me – it was worth the wait
"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
+1 MILLION
Please. This is ridiculous. It’s TMOTTBG time. Don’t they get it? And this dude is bleh.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
More for the advertisers (car company) anyway.
I would think it’d get donated or auctioned and the proceeds donated.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
they were doing
actual analysis over the PA system before the game. Talking about how dominant the AL was.
"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 15, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup, 0 runs in 6 innings with your best players at bat.
Dominance.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
hee-hee
"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 15, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to mention
HOW many SBs do they have? How many RISP have they stranded?
AL=epic fail thus far.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
when i was in high school
this white guy came to my town to sing and she would not shut up about him for about 3 weeks afterwards – played him in class and everything….WOW it was bad
"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
ahhhh damn
my spanish teacher…terrible old woman
"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
she?
oh, HER…
"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 15, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
but it's not the National Anthem!
sigh…
"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 15, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather hear the Messman..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This has to be the least patriotic arrangement...
...of God Bless America I’ve ever heard. It sounds like the national anthem of some country of gutless pansies.
well you can thank Butt Selig for foisting yet another one of his stupid "traditions" on you.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I have no problem with the song itself.
It just sounds like it was strapped down to a table and had anything remotely resembling bravado or confidence bled out of it.
well I do - has nothing to do with baseball. Bud just came up with that one to feel better about himself.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
The Yankees always play or sing "God Bless America" at every home game
Per George Steinbrenner. All other MLB parks play it during the 7th on Sundays.
9/11
"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
Oh right.
Of course, that makes sense. Thanks.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
for a very broad definition
of “sense”
"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 15, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Selig epitomizes "gutless pansy."
I hate the idea that he has any say over who buys the Cubs.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
how was it different
from any other day for him?
"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 15, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Stupid Volquez trying to sabotage our chances of getting home field.
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 15, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
The NL Central giveth...and taketh away
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
Wow.
That play in right wasn’t pretty.
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It's Corey Hart
“Unattractive” is a given
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 15, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
SLAP HANDS
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Or give you warts on your fingers.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Misplay by Hart
I guess he forgot to wear his sunglasses!
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
did he hop?
"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 15, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry...Corey Hart...sunglasses at night...obscure joke.
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
Dusty Baker protoge on the mound.
Let’s watch the arm fall off.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
Sori got caught picking his nose on national TV.
Way to go Sori.
Perhaps he was expressing an opinion about the AL?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
that was awesome
and yeah – i think he just had a booger
"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
that fastball
jumped like 6 inches sideways – insane
"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
Joe Girardi is apparently practicing his catching...
...so that he can find a job after Steinbrenner cans him at the end of the season.
Edison Volquez
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and i STILL hate jd drew…gawd!
"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
whups
this time it matters.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
There goes Z's victory.
Thanks a lot – the one player the Reds have who is even sort of not worthless just proved himself worthless.
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 15, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Ah, Dusty baker comes back to haunt us yet again.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Actually, I thought it was a probe, followed by a roll.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
i think he was going two deep...
the knuckles were the only part left exposed. must’ve been picking at his throat or something through the old booger holes.
wow
you even show up right when the NL isn’t winning any more in the ALL STAR game.
Be truthful, this is your secret power.
"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 15, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
hee hee hee.
I admit, I thought the same thing.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
So now we have to score
off of Pablebom or Rivera. Yikes.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Or go extras.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Papelbon has been human lately.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Because then we'd have to endure yet another gimmicky idea to cover up the failure.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
That might actually make it easier.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
NOOOOOOOO!
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
Might have just as well used Marmol.
"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
BITE YOUR TONGUE. OR YOUR FINGERS.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I love that kid
but you and I both know we’d be down like 5 if that had happened.
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sigh....
me too
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
I even made a bet on it, and I never bet.
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I figured
it was about 50-50, honestly. NL pitching is highly underrated.
"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 15, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I think plenty of people overrate NL pitching.
And NL hitting. The AL has owned the NL in any head-to-head competition for years now.
partly that's
team matchups, I think.
This lineup, these pitchers… they have as good a chance as anyone.
"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 15, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
We have a better lineup
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Righty-lefty...bad matchup...
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
Somebody has to explain to me how Tim McCarver can still be on the air
He’s awful. Combined with the brutal Joe Buck it is like listening to a root canal. Hey Joe, thanks for the 2,984 subliminal references to St. Louis tonight.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Well, after all, footbal IS better!
I’m a shadow of my father…
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...can't...do...it...
+1….
I feel dirty.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I'll help....TWSS
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 got home and wasnt watching the game... so I think they could
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
Hey Volquez
You might start by putting the cap on right
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
You're not going to hold that AL lineup down all night
Need to get some runs against the AL pen.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Didn't the Cubs almost get him?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 15, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Could we at least refrain from Red Sox crap during the ASG??
There are people from OTHER teams out there.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, man.
As the Red Sox of the NL this year, can’t we try to aspire to that kind of dominance, rather than being petty and jealous about it?
I'm talking about Fox's and ESPN's ceaseless prattle about them.
I can respect the team, and dislike the coverage they get.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Just know that somewhere...
...Cards and Brewers fans are saying the same type of stuff about the Cubs.
but ESPN
doesn’t prattle about the Cubs.
"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 15, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
just for the record
i went to fenway a week ago, it was INCREDIBLE – but nothing on wrigley. however, the sheer atmosphere and history make it so that i would agree with you that the sawx and cubs are similar franchises (plus the drought stuff)
"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
Homefield advantage for the NL here
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
"way late"
that’s high class game calling, that is…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Wait, Papelbon said something about Rivera and closing?
Had no idea. With this revelation coupled with the fact that I just found out it’s been 100 years since we’ve won the series, I feel like I have a mountain of new knowledge.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Uggla's gonna go deep here!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
he is a beast
"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
What's the debate?
Mariano Rivera will go down as the greatest closer ever. Jonathan Papelbon can’t carry his jock strap.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Papelbon has about 10 years left.
Let’s not judge quite yet.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
remember who
you’re talking too.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 15, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't help it...
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Wow, Yankees fans showing their true colors
“Overrated” chant for a guy you need to succeed?
Oh wait, the Yankees probably won’t sniff the playoffs. Never mind.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I'm actually glad they aren't selling out and rooting for him
And I am the biggest yankee hater around
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Rooting for him is rooting for them.
It’s akin to some Cub fans booing Edmonds when we got him.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
It's called a bitter rivalry
Between a franchise that has won 26 World Series Championships and another who has won it two years out of the last four.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
It's also called idiotic.
1. They should want him to succeed on a selfish level.
2. He didn’t really perform poorly—their boos are misguided.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
HELL YES
LET’S GET EM
PAPELBON
LIGHT EM UP
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Go old man Tejada!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
TEJADA!!!!
Well done.
Let’s get him in boys!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Gonzo can do damage
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
there we go
see? Their catchers suck too.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Uggla's swing was Ugg-lee
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
YESSSSSSSSSS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Navarro ... umm that was pretty non chalant
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
this is the difference
the NL can play small ball much better.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
it's because the AL has the DH
which makes them so more advanced and ahead of the NL. Just a better league over all, wait, why am I a Cubs fan?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
heh-heh
seriously, tho, the AL is built around home-runs, and the NL isn’t. Except for the brewers. :D
"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 15, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Now, now....
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
WHO'S GOT THE BETTER CLOSERS NOW, FOX??!! FUCKERS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
whoa!
but yeah, where was the talk about NL closers?
"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
Um.
We have what’s left of Trevor Hoffman, and Billy Wagner, who I would just as soon was sunk to the bottom of the ocean or buried alive. Beyond that, it’s not exactly THAT impressive.
Three words...Wood, Lidge, Valverde....
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
They're not bad, I don't think.
But which of them is going to have a shot at the HoF as a reliever? Hell, Lidge lost his job for a while last season. Valverde goes ahead and outright sucks every other season thusfar. Wood’s got a whole half-season of closing under his belt.
Wood.
Really, I think he’s always had HoF talent, it was just a question of finding his niche. I believe he has.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
let's give him another 10 years
as Cubs closer. :D
"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 15, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed, just saying there IS some talent at closer in the NL this year
Rivera’s a bit past his lights-out prime (although still my wife’s favorite), but agree the AL is a bit better..
Guess we’re about to get a look at Wagner.
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
oh yeah
thaaaaaaaaaaaat’s why
"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
lol
"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 15, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
A Red Sox player blowing a lead at Yankee Stadium and getting booed
This is just too funny
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Do you think
“lights out” Lidge can hold them in the 9th?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, I never thought I'd be sorry to see Pujols get PH for.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
This guy had some trouble with us recently
He better get his stuff straight
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
What did Papelbon do?
I mean, not much his fault there on the run.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
showed up
wearing a Red-Sox cap.
"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 15, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
i wish woody could close it out
but i’m glad they are resting his little blister
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Oh man, I wish Wood could pitch here.
I’d trust him with either the 8th or the 9th. Stupid blister.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
it would be cool
but I’d rather see him sit. Dempster didn’t pitch either, and that’s a-ok with me.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 15, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree, and know that's right in my head
but Wood or Brian Wilson with home field in the balance? This is a no brainer to me.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Why do I think less of Yankee fans after tonight and last night?
Booing Utley, booing any and every Red Sox, the whole crowd seems just bitter, not actually enjoying the festivities…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
When you're used to being served 1st place
Mediocrity is a bitter pill.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
true dat.
we talk about 10 pennants and 6 WS in the past 25 years, but they haven’t done anything since 2000, right?
I got to be a yankees fan during the 70s and 80s. Those were bountiful years. The Yanks were almost ALWAYS in it, and the team had character. Now they’re a buncha Jeter clones.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 15, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I get booing the Red Sox, but I don't understand booing Utley
Utley used his words to get revenge.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
They've booed more than just Red Sox players.
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OH PLEASE HE-MAN, MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
PLEASE ANSWER ALL MY CURIOSITIES.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
If the game were at Fenway
How would the fans react to Yankee players?
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by sweetswinger on Jul 15, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably the same way.
Doesn’t make it make any more sense.
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Yeah, he wasn't lights out against us on Sunday.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Wilson is a heart attack waiting to happen.
Cmon Brian one solid inning
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
Wilson
you can do it
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I'm officially sick of Joe Girardi while we're at it too
Thank God Jim Hendry didnt’ hire him. He’s an overrated prick.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
the irony
is palpable.
You got any reason for your gentle judgment there, home-slice? Or is it just another day on BCB?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 15, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
While "we're" at it?
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besides
the NL is winning. Isn’t it time for you to be on your way?
"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 15, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Guillen looks constipated.
Not trying to be mean, but that face was like blech.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Wasn't Lincecum on the team? But I think he's got flu,
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Lincecum...at the hospital
And don’t forget Zito, he’s there.
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bwahahahah
Zito.
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Yes, Zito threw to Hamilton last night...
...and the funny thing is, he actually LOWERED his ERA!!
Dan
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Thought Hamilton had that old high school coach?
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sarcasm/joke/funnies/haha
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As what, the batboy?
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
yes
"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
No...Tim Lincecum
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in the hospital
so yes
"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
I believe the question was...
...is Wilson the lone Giant?
And the answer is: NO.
Dan
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fair enough
yeah he wasn’t the giant “representative” but is the only one available.
"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
That must have been one hell of a fake ID
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lol!
"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 15, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I should have asked
Is Wilson the lone Giant who can handle their alcohol?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
then yes, but as noted above Lincecum has never really drank before
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Just sips of his dad's beer.
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Had his baby teeth pulled
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nice k!
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Sweet!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
YES!
Sit down Guillen!
One more Wilson!
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mid inning pitching change?
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
HONUS!
in to pitch!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Billy Wagner?
Pass the Roll-aids. He’s pitching on fumes at this stage.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
moi ici
"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
If Wagner comes in now, who comes in the 9th for the save?
And don’t tell me it’s Marmol.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
If Lidge is right, I don't wanna be wrong, baby...
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If that's it, I can handle rooting for him for one inning.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Kerry (Willis Reed ) in the bottom of the 9th
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I think he was on deck when the last out was made in the 8th.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Good. He's CLUTCH.
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He will lead off the 9th
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Crap
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
uggla needs to get DOWN
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alas.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 15, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
yank him
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
cmon you have a few options here, why stay with your only lefty?
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Freakin brilliant! Screw you Hurdle!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather have Stevie Eyre than Wagner...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Oh cripes...Longoria...(closing eyes)
Be Eva, not Evan.
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
CMON!!!!!!
FRAK
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
Lucky Aramis will get to face Mariana Rivera!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
Ryan Ludwick - there's a one-time all-star
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Unfortunately a one-time NL all-star
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FUCK!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
Mets fans
Now talk of having “wagner-proof” leads!
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EFF YOU WAGNER
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(to be fair, that pitch was at the ankles)
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
yeah evan almighty is a beast
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That makes me feel immediately better
Let’s go ARAM!!!!!!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
f-ing H-E-double TOOTHPICKS!!!!!!!!!!
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Leave it to the Mets to screw it up!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Wagner and Volquez both screw the NL and now que this shit music from Fox
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Wagner gave up a seeing eye groundball single
and a double on a pitch at the ankles.
The stolen base…maybe pin it on Wagner.
Don’t suppose it was Sizemore and Longoria at all, do ya?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
C'mon NL Central.
We got 4 shots to take the lead
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Wagner sucks.
Good move, Clint Hurdle. That pitching change really worked out.
And you realize, our odds of seeing Marmol pitch tonight just went way up.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
think about it......
home field of the world effing series comes down to the 9th inning of an exhibition loaded with 2nd and 3rd teer allstars….something wrong with this?
well
if it has to matter, this is a good game.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 15, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
it is super bogus
but THIS TIME it matters AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
"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
I just tell myself that if they were to...
...base it off something like, say, league vs. league record in interleague play, the results would be the same. So I don’t worry about it.
Totally on Wagner...stolen base, then double = giant poop sandwich
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
Wagner was only picked
because the Mets HAD to have a representative!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
Hart
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Wright replaced Soriano
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 15, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He replace the Fonz
didn’t even make it playing in the largest market in the U.S.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
and then david wright replaced soriano
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Get foul!
Whew. Patience ARAM
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
k-rod will give up long balls
come on A-RAM!
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DEMPSTER
is warming up.
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WTF is going on
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what's dempster doing right now?
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There you go Aram
Walks ok here
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
Yes!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
DUSTY SAYS: DON'T CLOG THE BASES!!
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nice patience!
clogged bases cause dusty to have heart attack
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"these guys didn't come here to walk"
except Aram, because it means his team has a better chance to score.
Small ball, baby.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
yep he's thinking about October :)
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Walks are small-ball?
Most small-ball players aren’t very good at walking – they put the ball in play a lot.
maybe I don't understand
“small ball” properly, but to me it means getting on base any way you can, to scoot around and score.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 15, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it might not swinging for the fences
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Small-ball is generally considered things like...
...bunting for a base hit, situational hitting, hit and runs, stolen bases – all that stuff that people do when they aren’t any good at baseball.
Big dumb sluggers take walks because they don’t swing at bad pitches. Small ball players lack the discipline to be big dumb sluggers.
put mo back in the NL dugout
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
His throw day, isn't it?
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
Ludwick...
yech.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Guzman is not a stolen base threat.
Dont get thrown trying to improve on your 3 for 6 stolen base record this year
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
Glad to see Hart doing all he can to lose this game for us...
...made a bad “knee slide” on that double, then swung at a bad pitch. Jerk.
Dan
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We interrupt the game for Joe Buck to give Ryan Ludwig a blowjob
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
this is funny
stupid joe buck a shameless cards fan
"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
Ah, Ryan Ludwick.
The guy that everyone’s going to look at in six months and go, “Really? An All-Star?”
wow, having to depend on an ugly cardinal
"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
Mariano Rivera? Never heard of him.
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I hear he plays in a better league...
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
surgery for the wife tomorrow
so I’m out. Go NL!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
good luck!
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope it's nothing serious. Good luck.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Appropriate that Ramirez walked....he's been doing it all year...
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
Who will play 3b with ARam out?
Wright is the DH…will we see a pitcher bat in the ASG?
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
Tejada I'd guess and move Guzman to SS
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i dont think clint thought of that
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4 walks in 42 innings.
Yikes. Not gonna see a lot of base clogging here
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta love that 12.5:1 K/BB ratio
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
Who's this Rivera guy?
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
I mean, an all star like Ryan Ludwick should eat him up.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
For anyone that doubts the NL is worse than the AL...
...”All-Star Ryan Ludwick” should at least persuade you to think twice about it.
I see your Ludiwck
and raise you one Dioner Navarro
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
ya beat me to it.
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I see your Dioner Navarro
And raise you with the Corpse of Jason Varitek’s career
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
"All-Star Dioner Navarro" isn't exactly threatening
But, I also get that we should be sending better OF than that.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
how many saves does Kerry have?
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
1.06 era no blown saves
he’s….good?
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He's ok
no Kerry Wood mind you, but he’s ok
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
Just think that could be Kerry in 10 years w/ a ton of saves.... and Wrigley crowd cheering him
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
A fitting last ASG at Yankee Stadium...
...would be Rivera blowing the game while Yankees fans finally found a reason to shut the hell up.
I like this scenario.
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I like the way you think. "giggles evilly"
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 15, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
suprise bunt?
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
It would accomplish the first part of that phrase.
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Ludwick vs Rivera...not really what I wanted here...
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Good player though,
been watching him this season, and really like his approach and attitude.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 15, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He's...30...years...old.
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He's had a rough time
I think it’s pretty awesome he made it to the AS game.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on Jul 15, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
He had a straight fastball to hit 2-1
it was outside corner though
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
wow that could not have sucked more
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What did I say about running GUZMAN!?!?!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
and I go all-in on Guzman
DeRosa has better stats than this guy
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh, Guillen
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 15, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Nationals had to send someone.
That’s a faulty argument. We can’t help we’ve got the bar-none worst team in the majors.
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I'd take the Mariners over the Nationals any day.
The Mariners at least have some pitching and Ichiro.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
That was stupid to run
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Mariano Rivera just showed yet another example why he will go down as the greatest closer all-time in major league baseball. In his late 30’s and he is still ridiculous in big game situations.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
I don't expect you will find many people who will argue that with you
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I would say that was more bad managing on Hurdle
Hit and Run was the the NL’s fault, not the result of Rivera
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
He struck out Ryan Ludwick.
While I agree Rivera is the best ever, this is not exactly a difficult feat.
"This is the kind of thing … that makes you want to see the Chicago Cubs team lose." Marty Brennaman
Why Ludwick.....
he was a AAA all star last year…or was it the year before….all the more why II carp and gripe when he gets “key” RBI’s against the Cubs….
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God, I hope Demp can hold them.
I don’t like him coming in after pitching serious innings on Sunday.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 15, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
Not worried about hold'enem....
More worried bout what pitching today after pitching 123 Sunday might do to the arm…....
Yes…I realize….he could now wait 5+ days to make next start….
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Great performance by Demp....see my previous comment....
All the more incredible …. I think he threw 123 on Sunday…maybe I’m exaggerating….but I’m sure he threw over 100….
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That's
Dempster. Ryan Dempster . Now sit down all 3 of you.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
Oh heck these guys are bad....
overpowering stuff to Martin….who???? Weurtz throws overpowering stuff to MArtin…
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Anyone still worried about....
Wood and Dempster’s closing ability after watching Willson and Wagner?
Of course, K-Rod, Rivera, Nathan are showing how to get the job done.
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ur right....
he was pullled w/ 2 outs…...but wasn’t one of the runners his responsibility?
BTW FU Dan Uggla
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It must really suck to be Dan Uggla about right now
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
Well the outside Chicago perspective....
Isn’t so bad….but he might as well be Bartman as far as Cub fans are concerned
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Way to go Tejada!!!!!!!!!!!!
those steroids really work :)
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 15, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions
Too bad the Cubs can't put a guy on the left side that can field like Tejada
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OMFG
unbelievable play. Thank god, bless Ugglas soul. That would of sucked so bad for him (as if it already didnt), lol.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
We Need Game 7 at Wrigley....
I predict, Zambrano comes in to Pinch Hit in the Bottom of the 13th, solo HR onto Sheffield, Cubs 1 Angels 0. :)
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 15, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions
FOX
Not sure if it’s FOX or Joe Buck but they love to crucify the “goats”. Classless to pound it home if you ask me.
Glad they got out of it. Hope Marmol can avoid the wrath of FOX.
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. - George F. Will
Gotta give Hurdel
credit for throwing his own out there 2 innings …...latee….
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Dear Mr. Uggla.....
You’ll never hit the ball with the bat resting on your shoulder.
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This is a Joke.....
This is for home field advantage?
The All Stars were all out of the game by the 9th…..
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Dear Dunce McCarver.....
If All Stars were actually playing….there wouldn’t be BUNT SITUATIONS
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Corey Hart overmatched....
What a surprise…..
Annyone wantt to bet on how bad Ludwick is gonna look this AB?
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Once Again . . .
Bud Selig is proven to be an idiot. The fact that this group of leftovers is going to determine homefield advantage for your sports’ Championship is just unbelievable to me . . .
F****UCK....
You McCarver…that is NOT a base hit…...that is incompetence at 2nd base….
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There are some extra inning overflow threads
Look in the sidebar
Just sayin’
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
So I can go watch
a certain person from a certain state go awe shucks
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I'm all for freedom of speech....
But there’s one poster who “just gets under my skin”......too rah rah when the Cubs win….too oh well when they lose…..I’ve been a bit insulting towards them lately…...so…..i’m trying not to read them….and really hard not to reply to them.
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Looks like NY was a better trip then
Des Moines for Marmol…....hope that is “the elixer” for him…........looked good tonight….cept …..NO…..Good outing Marmol….let the NL get the lead….andd Lidge do his job….
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I hope all the Cub pitchers see lot's of tape of Uggla from tonight....
Cuz I’m gonn go balistic if he gets a big hit to win a game for the Marrlins vs. the Cubs….
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Casmir...what a W*ss....
104 pitches on Sunday…..How many did Demp throw on Sunday?
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Once again F....U....McCarver.....(or was that Buckaroo)
Who did Lincip*&& beat Sunday?
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wow .. Hour 4 of Cub Fans Held Hostage
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
this is like a fistfight between two 10 year olds now
both the same size and unable to land the killing blow
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Position players
If this is supposed to mean something, they should just switch a pitcher with a position player like a real team would do in this circumstance. Why is that not even being discussed?
Are you guys still playng???
I went to a meeting, got lunch and just came back…. still playing???
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 16, 2008 12:34 AM CDT reply actions
and it's over....
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 16, 2008 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Jams
NL is in about their 15th jam of the night. Lidge just walked drew to load the bases.
gross
good game. disgusting outcome. lidge blows.
Corey Hart....
Looks like Jocque Jones out there w/ that throw….at leasst he got it passt the “bag”....Morneau isn’t that fast…..
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go jump in a jambalaya blender
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by cubnational on Jul 16, 2008 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
LMAO
"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
Wow.
Just wow.
"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
good grief
all of the suffering of the Yankee worship, Steinbrenner kissing, McCarverbabble for THIS?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Tie?
Why is buck saying “we came close to another tie”? Eff that. If it means something, you put in the shortstop to pitch and play on.
Fine
McCarver is a delight compared to Joe Morgan. Just be thankful. McCarver has gotten old, but at least he seems like a nice guy rather than an arrogant idiot.
The problem is that somebody was telling these guys that this “real” game is actually only sorta real. I guess Selig learned nothing from Milwaukee. He needs to be ousted once and for all, and soon.
by SleepyLaBeef on Jul 16, 2008 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Not a word was said abour Demp......
who BTW pitched a great 9th…...and a bunch a whining and praise was heaped upon Cazmir….and a bunch of excuses given for others who ppitched on Sunday….DO YOUR RESEARCH morons…
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My the destruction of Sk....ooppss...I mean Yankee Stadium...
Be the demise (and Curse) and bane and what not to the Yankees….
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How the F....does an MVP get awarded?????
I’m DONE with any sports ALL STAR waste of time….I was hoping to bring back a little joy from my youth….BUT…..tonight just confirmed my jaded self that it’s all a waste of time….see y’all in late August/September if the Cubs are close….
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I hope JD Drew gets in the wrong limo and ends up....
In South Philly…....
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Woe.....chill dude....
I just don’t take things too seriously…...
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