Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Astros, Friday 7/18, 7:05 CT
by Al on Jul 18, 2008 9:15 PM CDT
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Let's start the 2nd half off on the right foot by WINNING!
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2 firsts tonight?
I gotta get out more…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
just got in…what a game so far! let’s get this one, cubbies!
"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 18, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha nice work ballhawk
i fell for that one, thanks budweiser
by cubswynn on Jul 18, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That hurt, says the ump.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers, Stros, White Sox
Could he be any more anti-Cub? When does his Cardinal’s stint start?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 18, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is a fine ball game we got going here.
can we get just one more run?
Looks like Uncle Ted did a fairly good job.
"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 18, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he pitched great
consider the stadium he’s playing in
by cubswynn on Jul 18, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes he did.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely, good job Teddy
He is just always in danger of giving up dingers, because he relies on the high fastball/curveball combo. When he doesnt get it up enough he gets smoked
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
time for a cold leinie red...
these pretzels are making me thirsty..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think you mean, these pretzels are making ME thirsty
not the prestzels are marking me THIRSTY
by cubswynn on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's right...
Woody Allen wants you for his next movie..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these PRETZELS are making ME thirsty
double emphasis
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
love seinfeld
"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 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hate the drake
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DTJchris is getting upset!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 18, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy is sweet on you
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Phelps, Ken Phelps..
My baseball people tell me Ken Phelps!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bump I finished that book yesterday. What a great baseball book!
"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 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my all-time faves...
I’m reading “Say It Ain’t So Joe” now…also a great book.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ever read Luckiest Man?
incredible book
"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 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...I'll look for it...
Lou Gerhig?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw it on Amazon...looks good!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not just one of my favorite baseball books... one of my favorite books
"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 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just put it on my list of must read ...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a hunch, but I leave Cotts in to face Lee
...he does well against RH
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nope, Howry
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLee solo shot ... I'm calling it here
by cocknfire on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know in the clutch
it’s always Aramis time!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 18, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I so wish you had been right.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder Hampster is a vacuum cleaner at 2b!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he has been playing very well....
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Jul 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wheres cwyers with my favorite picture?????
"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 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet!
got lee out on a grounder. Nice!
"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 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to win with your 2-3-4 hitters going 0-12
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody but Geo is safe
‘cept maybe Jimmy Ballgame
by cocknfire on Jul 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he has many wonderful skills.......
that is not one of them :(
not a single stolen base either
"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 18, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, he has an inside-the-park homer!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need to hold them here.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with whomever posted earlier....
I hate going into the bottom on the 9th on the road tied.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder why they're waiting so long to pitch Harden again...
Isn’t Z starting tomorrow or Sunday? And he pitched in the ASG.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They are going to treat Harden with Kid Gloves
No one wants to risk injury with him
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game is another example of why we need Soriano back
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
"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 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tejada grd
oh no
"Lou is not talking about mechanics when he goes out to the mound,"
~Larry Rothschild
by Unrestricted View on Jul 18, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game over
"Lou is not talking about mechanics when he goes out to the mound,"
~Larry Rothschild
by Unrestricted View on Jul 18, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
um, did you WATCH the all-star game?
its not over
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha and now it is (i'm on gameday)
"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 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang....
"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 18, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn houston
"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 18, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont want howry in right now
"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 18, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To quote Sue, pooh.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its always Hunter freakin Pence
Big Z will no hit them tomorrow
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chin Music Tomorrow
that should cool him down.
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good
way to start the second half. Get them tomorrow night.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
meh....well that sucks
at least batman was good!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a feeling all those fly balls to the track were going to haunt us.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's simple.
Kill the bat man.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you must be joking...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does it look like I'm joking?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 18, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why so serious
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S PUT A SMILE ON THAT FACE OF YOURS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 19, 2008 6:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh that stunk
this offense needs to come back to life.
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
by Rudey on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
scoreboard watching
"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 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice effort
4 hits. I’m glad they rest did them some good.
by Mapmaker on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HEre is the hard fact:
The Cubs, in my lifetime, play like shit in Houston. Probably always will.
I dread every single game there.
It is a long season, but history shows that of all places, they suck mightily in Houston.
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure seems that way..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, didn't we lose to whomever pitched the 9th?
Not to get technical or anything.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really was hoping Howry
...was going to step up, that was a great opportunity to do so.
We need 2007 Bob Howry back….
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Jul 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hes...
a 2nd half guy…he’ll come around
"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 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It
is the 2nd half..
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
by Rudey on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must have missed
the “he’ll come around” part.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess...
giving up one run makes his whole second half a waste
"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 18, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didnt say that
but ur comment to why he didnt step it up in tonight situation was cause he was a 2nd half guy
dont get defensive :(
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
by Rudey on Jul 18, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get so negative. ;(
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont wanna be :(
i just said it was the 2nd half :(
I feel bad for lilly though, he really did well tonight.
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
by Rudey on Jul 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more reason why
Hendry is sniffing around for Fuentes.
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw...
i CANT STAND cards announcers
"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 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
score?
"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 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still 7-6
they are just blowing about the cubs loss
"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 18, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't many here be doing the sae
had the Cards won?
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Old Fat Albert Joke
Russell: Rudy, you’re like school in the summertime.
Rudy: ‘School in the summertime’?
Russell: Yeah – NO CLASS.
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get yelled at last time, but
Why let Lilly pitch to Lee?
Why pitch to Pence? First was open, sets up double play.
by louslovechild on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Outing
by Lilly. However, I didn’t like seeing Howry come back out, let alone letting him pinch to Pence. Why not IBB him? Oh well, we’ll get em tomorrow.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with Ty Wiggington next
...a IBB would seem like a good call there
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Jul 18, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And...MArquis is
starting tomorrow? Start the second half 1-2?
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No offense
The Cubs seemed lifeless out there tonight. Hopefully Fukudome turns it around becuase he looksl ike a different player these days.
Lets do it Cubbies
by slocs55 on Jul 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm all for that..
Has his most success there…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would you want to do that?
He is totally lost right now at the plate…
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, It Worked The 1st Two Months
I say give it a shot!
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he doesn't pick it
up in any slot in the lineup soon, Lou will not be pleased.
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Say Try It For a Couple Games
and if he still struggles then drop him down to 8th until he gets back in the groove.
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Granted, this has been a whirlwind
for him so far, and a grueling pace – however, I would think Lou would eventually put him in the best place in which to succeed. He really is struggling at the plate. But he’s also a very professional player – it is huge for him to work out of the plate difficulties.
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worth mentioning...
He once went 45 straight at bats without a hit in Japan, then ended up winning the batting title…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, that's a feat
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 18, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for real...
so many adjustments here though…I still have faith in him..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Didn't Know That
Truth be told, I think Dome will snap out of it. And I think Lou will get him settled in a spot in a lineup where he’ll be successful. I was only speculating.
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know that.
Hope he gets going here soon.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never checked myself...
but someone on here mentioned it before…Dragon maybe..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, please!
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 18, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cards tied it....
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a surprise!
We’ll be shrunk down to a 3 game lead…
Oh well…they are either going to have to learn how to win on the road, or the rest of the season will be an incredible nail biter until the last game, imo.
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they had to have a
yuck game after their time off tonight was a good night to have it. Now that it’s out of the way they will play better.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Both teams looked a little sluggish. I’m sure tomorrow will be better.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
say it aint so doesnt look to interesting to me... any other suggestions
"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 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...i picked it up at a garage sale for a quarter...
and i always was interested in joe jackson. Eight Men Out and Boys Of Summer are two that come to mind…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Of Shadows was good too..
really left no doubt about Bonds (and others) being juiced…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. They started off
the first half with a loss and look how that turned out. I have faith in them.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z tomorrow...Demp Sunday...
I like our chances..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow - That's surprising
Rich Harden has not pitched since last Saturday in the Marmol meltdown…
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs stated plan from the get go..
was to try to get him extra rest whenever possible…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
amen!!
:)
"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 18, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Sue they were
at home almost the whole month of April. So, yes, that’s where they have demonstrated they can win with ease. Now, they are on the road where as is posted below, they are 20-27 now.
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes I do know that.
Just trying to keep a positive outlook. That ok with you?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup...
The bats will come back to life and Big Z will keep Ted’s mojo going
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Jul 18, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feel bad for Lilly...
He stunk his last outing and really gave the team a chance 2night.
by The E-Man on Jul 18, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed..
Only giving up one run in that ballpark is outstanding.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Tempting To Try For HRs At Minute Maid
But what that can also do is put you into a slump. I say forget the cozy dimensions and just hit some solid liners. Bunch some hits and walks together and light ‘em up tomorrow!
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't go anywhere Cub fans...
Friday Night Smackdown on WGN is just 45 minutes away! Not the same without Batista, but Triple H is shaking things up a bit.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha..
what happened to John Cena?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of steroids
; )
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 18, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true that...
probably more unusual that anyone in wrestling ISN’T on some kind of PED..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, sigh, good night all. See you on the game thread on Sunday.
I don’t think we’ve got a great record on Sunday WGN games. The only win I remember is against the White Sux in Wrigley.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 18, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually they are
6 wins and 3 losses for games on WGN on Sundays. Let’s make it 7-3 this Sunday.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 18, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear that!
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who the ....is
Moehler…..
Gotta HIT to score….
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is good to see Looper take a beating from the Pads....
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pads and turdbirds...
still tied at 7…bottom of the 8th.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I doubt that will last
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Se what a little offense will do.....
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kinda like "deadturds"
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice ring to it...
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyways...
nice to see the turds give up that many runns to the pads…
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brew crew up 1-0 in 4th
"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 18, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Maddy...Can I call you that?
Did you see my suggestions above?
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep you can....
yes I did. I googled boys of summer. Sounds like an awesome book
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 18, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
k...
boys of summer is one of those i read now and again…like glory of their times..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope Lou...
shakes up the “fat, dumb and happy”.........All Star Game=1/2 way….DOES NOT COUNT
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit...
10-7 turdbirds…still bottom of 8th.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh..
ESPN just changed it to 9-7.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine's showin 11-7
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw 10, then 9, then 11
Something odd must be going on.
by ChipSet on Jul 18, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you jum arround...I think...
the scoreboard needs time to get “back in synch”........I’ve seen similar anomolies thruout the season
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greg Maddux only went 4 innings
and 57 pitches. 6 runs, all earned. Ugh.
by ChipSet on Jul 18, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And people here want him?
Actually…I’ve said so myself…..guess Lieber throws 50, Maddux 50 and you go to the pen…Is that better than Marquis?
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually if we are discussing books I got a kinda off the wall book question for you
As you prolly know Geo is my FAVORITE Cub. If I want to learn more about catchers/catching any ideas?
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 18, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear Catcher in the Rye is pretty good... ;-)
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by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silinas....
Kinda close to Monterray…right??
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Next To Caramel
And then you can go onto Santa’s Cruise. :-)
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Big Sur
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny you should mention that...
I saw one at the library the other day…”Great Catchers” I believe was the title…Not sure how good it is, but I’m sure it’s interesting..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Owens is the author
That is the title. Does look interesting. I’ll add it to my see if the library has it list.
"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 18, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep me posted...
if you like it, i’ll try it too..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can come up w/ our own reading list LOL
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 18, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha..
sounds like a plan to me!
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
same with you!
"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 18, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever read "Bang The Drum Slowly"?
It’s fiction, but about baseball and a great read.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Mr Manager
send howery out for 9th….for pete’s sake…he’s carrying 13 pitchers.
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wood wasn't available right?
Marmol maybe?
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That blister still bothering him?
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
I think Lou mentioned it before the game.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brew crew now up 2-0
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 18, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich Hill was lousy at Daytona tonight
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
by MDBNIU on Jul 18, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lost night all the way around
nice work by the offense tonight…solo HR the only scoring. Seen that movie before…like most of 2004.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 18, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relief pitchers didn't do him any favors...
At least his control wasn’t too bad…
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm out long enough to miss one game
and this happens? Come on, boys, get them good tomorrow!
"Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders."
-- William Faulkner
by jennypage on Jul 18, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Al...
What happened to the ability to edit our own posts…?
My keyboard su^%$.....and I’d like to go correct my spelling sometime(s)
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
never had it.... and probably never will
too many revisionists here – it could/would get ugly…
You can however, edit your fanposts – just not your comments.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 18, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confused w/ a Bears board I post on.....
Oh well…..I stand by what I say …or admit I was wrong…
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by kcjones on Jul 18, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PREVIEW is your friend...
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke is really struggling with the bat
Everything hit is a lazy fly to the outfield. He looks like he’s getting very frustrated with himself too.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
by MDBNIU on Jul 18, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Maybe when Soriano comes back and he’s moved down in the order it will help…I dunno..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty pathetic exhibition by the offense tonight
Dome needs to either start hitting or get moved down to the latter part of the lineup in the lineup, he just isn’t very good right now
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by DC Cubbie on Jul 18, 2008 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
doesn’t look like the same Dome he was at the first third or so of the season.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia with a 1 hitter with 8 K's so far through 6.
Sudsers lead 3-0.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6-0, game over, bad night all around.
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by DC Cubbie on Jul 18, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well....shit...
that sucks!
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its amazing how much different this team is on the road, especially the offense
it seems we have so much confidence at home, but the exact opposite when we get out of town. Hope we can turn it around in the next 6 days
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by DC Cubbie on Jul 18, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed..
Cubs play 15 of their final 21 on the road. Hope they have a big lead by then.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or better yet start playing better on the road
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 18, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah..that too..:)
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from Hawks convention didnt see the game
How the hell did Brain Moehler shut us down?
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by CubsBall2202 on Jul 18, 2008 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell if I know..
Being on here, I didn’t really pay close attention. I don’ t think our hitters were very patient though…Seems like we were hacking at everything..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 18, 2008 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know evryone is gone but I'm gonna post anyway to answer CubsBall2202
Lilly was solid. Wonder Hamster flashed some leather and had a nice double. Edmonds popped one into the Crawford Boxes. All else was flat…bad flat. Way too many lazy fly balls. Fukudome is still circling the drain (try a bunt perhaps and at least create better angles on the infield**assuming he’ll hit the ball on the ground again someday). Lee still worries me though the numbers are strong. Howry has me petrified (fix the titanium, grind ball in glove, tug strings…WORK DOWN!). I know it’s one game but damn it…Houston…Moehler? I wathched the Cards and the Brewers tonight as well as the Cubs and they looked rested and energized. Our boys looked flat. Get’em tomorrow.
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by Hagen on Jul 19, 2008 1:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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