Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Astros, Saturday 7/19, 6:05 CT

by Al on Jul 19, 2008 7:15 PM CDT in Game Threads Comment 294 comments

Time to end this mini-losing streak. Now.

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cant understand for the life of me

why harden didnt pitch yesterday or today

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by cubsluver22 on Jul 19, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Because his fragile arm needs all the rest in can get.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 19, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or tomorrow

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

by Barkman on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

First

Havent done this in a while…. maybe it’ll help Cubs 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 19, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sorta first

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe this

thread will be the lucky one.

Man it’s raining cats and dogs here. I’m gonna lose my satellite I think. Yep just did.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh no

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No loss

You’re not missing much

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just what you needed, more rain, right? :-(

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 19, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We just had 2"

Thursday and we needed some but we don’t need what we are getting now.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not first!

let’s get some runs already!!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 19, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Z is at 80 pitches right now to answer a previous Q from prior thread

by mmancubfan on Jul 19, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yay i'm here

now. score some runs, guys!

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it's been a while!

great to have you back

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

aww.

thanks emelie! i’ve missed you guys!

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too...

hope it brings some luck..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey bump

:-) how ya doin?

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fine cubbiegirl.

you?

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

exhausted

Fair was this week. Last 3 days… this is the first time I’ve been home before 10. Thank God I’ve got nuthin’ going on tomorrow.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so how did your crew do? What's the ribbon count?

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They did really well.

I didn’t keep track of our ribbons actually, I was just so glad to see them bond w/ their dogs. :-)

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cool... bonding bests ribbons

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wb girl

"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 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good, bring them some good luck.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thinking far ahead!

Way far ahead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have to win a road game to win the World Series!

Let’s slove how to win a road game now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by PhillyCub on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just a tad optimistic

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Riot!

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

double for the scrappy one

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anything more than a single is impressive from him

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great ab Ryan

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

followed by a base running mistake

"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 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Riot showing off the power...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

FUCK

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DO NOT TRY TO STEAL THERIOT

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

actually, someone please steal theriot

then we wouldn’t have to suffer anymore

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol!

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Says double to Deep RF

was it close for him to stretch it into a triple

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pitch count for Z

at 80.

How much longer does he stay in?

by PhillyCub on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

really depends on if we score i think

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 19, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And now he makes a stupid mistake..

Yikes…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the pattern persists

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad I can't see it.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Santo was pissed..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was that as bad on TV as Ron made it sound?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This team is playing very bad and dumb baseball

better get their heads out of their asses quick!!

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice inning

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Might as well be 23-0

Throwing in the towel.

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

For today, anyway.

If they get swept by the Astros I will need some anti-depressents.

I'm hunting down the next douchebag to respond to a post with +1.

by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And there's the Theriot I know and love. MVP!!!!

by sackings108 on Jul 19, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I really don't understand

why he wasn’t an all-star. (sarcasm font off)

And yet when we talk about Cedeno, all anyone can do is bring up his baserunning blunders…

"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 19, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I knew this discussion was coming..............

ducks outta the way*

"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 19, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we need some power from the middle of the order, guy are on base, need to be driven in

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't get it

Where is the consistency? Where is the swagger this team has had all season?

by D-Bone on Jul 19, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They've never had a swagger on the road.

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's the road. they always act like this on the road alas

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please don't do it.

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

call them "The Road Worriers"

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

think Lou needs to give these guys a kick in the ass

they seem really unfocused right now

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, on the bright side

at least we’re guaranteed to have more than 4 hits.

Was yesterday as bad as the line score made it look?

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep

"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 19, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Both teams looked sluggish I thought..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay

I only got to see the bot 9 b/c of when i got home.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why does it seem like 3 runs is so insurmountable?

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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Because they are playing like garbage right now

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 19, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we've pulled it out

at home at least… we have the capacity to do it again

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Panic button

When do you hit it?

I’m holding off until the Brewers or Cards are within a game or two

by PhillyCub on Jul 19, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that would be tonight if we lose

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"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 19, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1-2-3 inning

that’s a first for us today.

anyone else feel like the wheels have fallen off a little bit?

"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 19, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That...

is what Z needed to be able to go 6…he was at 80 pitches before that inning, now at 91, per GD

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

by Tater01 on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too many days off

We just need to get our mojo back.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually I kind

of expected a sluggish start to the second half.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So did I

I think once we win one, they’ll be back.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how come

THEY’RE not sluggish?

"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 19, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish they would

slug the hell out of the ball.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm really trying to be optimistic

but it’s the road… so I must be realistic too

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about a run?

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd be happy to get one

got to start somewhere

"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 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That movie looks good

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

by Barkman on Jul 19, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

which?

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Perfect Game

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

by Barkman on Jul 19, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

did you enter al's contest?

"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 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what contest?

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It only took 80 pitches for Z to get warmed up

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I really, really, really hate

This park and the old Astrodome.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YAY my picture is back.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

let's hope the momentum is too!

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how about your catcher? ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

isn't it s a bitch?

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why does Wandy Rodriguez always seem to kill the Cubs?

I hate this guy.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Because he is a crafty left.

We cannot hit crafty lefties. EVER. We do not play to the pitcher or the park. How many towering fly outs to center have we had in this series alone? We are over anxious.

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice job.

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Too many All-Stars

This ballgame is over. 2 and 3 games back. It’s going to get worse if these approaches at the plate don’t get considerably better.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Jul 19, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0 walks tonight, last couple nights this team has shown zero patience

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

But we have scrappy players

and veterans too. Just what Lou likes. As soon as Sori gets back we can have those leadoff homers
followed by the 3 pitch strikeouts.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Jul 19, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

10 pitches.

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we need a game or two to get our groove back

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

We need a dose of Wrigley

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

big ole fat dose o' wrigley

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

St Louis and Milw dont seem to

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When Sori first got hurt,

there seemed to be a “That’s OK, will cover for him” resolve on the team. Right now, it seems as if they are waiting for him to get back to carry them.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 19, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

truth dat

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've missed Fonzi

can’t wait to see him back.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does Soriano

mean this much to the lineup?

Never thought so, maybe he does

by PhillyCub on Jul 19, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He does

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love my Reed Catches!

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that was a great catch....

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

me too

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it we are going to get going, now would be a good time.

The Johnson catch would be a nice thing to build off…I am looking for anything at this point!

The AS break is over, right?

Let’s Go, Cubs!!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Take some pitches Kosuke.

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

haha.

pat: might be confusing, a lefty named Wright

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's a bullsh*t call ump....

...no breaks for Dome….

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well at least wood's avialabilty won't be an issue tonight

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Z with the Homer!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Z!

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Helping his own cause!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"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 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Z...homerun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1-3

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Amazing Z

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

way to go, Z!

maybe he can give the rest of the guys some tips.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 19, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

there we go!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jul 19, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Should be 3-2 with the missed ball 4 on Dome...

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ronny would have hit into a Dp

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, you're very optimistic

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+100

this ump has been giving that call to Rodriquez and not Z all night (the low ball on the left hand side of the plate). it has really been pissing me off.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least one hitter looks good...

Hopefully this is the start of something decent.

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Riot's got 3 hits...

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Balanced out by a bonehead move

on the bases…

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

egg yolk

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hunh?!

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he did make a dumb play on the bases earlier in the game

so I would feel her comment would be justified

"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 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

considering he has 3 of our 9 hits, I beg to differ....

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and a boneheaded play on the bases

again.

and I’m not even a Riot hater usually.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so agree to disagree...

...but don’t waste those eggs. they’re a precious commodity and must be saved for their intended purpose.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree

What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree also

"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 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

whatever

i’m not blue mike.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

too scrappy for his own good sometimes..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Riot

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

riot is hitting .325

geez

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jul 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Time to get to their bullpen

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

light em up

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks hammer...:)

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

RIP?

where IS hammer?

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

my guess he's at the World's Largest Block Party

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pat Monahan tonight...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So Edmonds or Ward to pinch hit with a new pitcher in?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

jimmy I would guess

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

man, i live 45 minutes away from houston, and there is no other team i hate more than houston. I’m going to the game tomorrow, and i always catch hell when i go there in my sandberg jersey. I always tell them (if the cubs lose) we are use to playing in a REAL BALLPARK

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ward...you serious?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jul 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Edmonds must be hurt....

This might mean Ward in LF, Dome in CF, DeRo in RF. Not exactly the defense of champions…

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only if Ward stays in

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i guess... why not edmonds

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why So Serious?

hahaha

Batman was such an awesome movie :)

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .283 15 HR 40 RBI

by Galvan316 on Jul 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it was! I saw it at midnight, so much fun.

My favorite line was “I’m not crazy….Just ahead of the curve!”

Back to Cubs haha

by TyCubsfan on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some of us haven't seen it yet...

That’s all.

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you think you can get away with this

“yeah…” Heath was great at his part

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jul 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice Ward

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

why, every time i watch ward i am disappointed ?

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Im going on record as saying

WARD IS OLD, FAT, AND BAD!

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um. really?

thats necessary?

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe i'm alone in this

but I do love me some Daryle Ward. I think he’s an asset to our bench.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

a big asset... ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

maybe. but a good veteran eye off the bench can be a plus.

i just wish his back were better

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

when has he been an asset this year?

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HE COSTS US TWO PLAYERS EACH AND EVERY AT BAT

He pinch hits. If he K’s, someone else come in to play a position. IF he actually gets a hit, he must be pinch run for.

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

To me he's

not hitting like he did at times like last year.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's 3-28 PHing this year....

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fat and Overmatched

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yuck

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sweet!

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So, I flipped on the TV...

and I had to laugh that another team from Chicago that is playing right now has a similar score….let’s just hope that the Cubs manage to turn it around tonight and that other team doesn’t…

by schwarztech on Jul 19, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Walks are fun

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who the hell is David Newhan?

WHO?

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I remember now.

Remember the guy who had a career game against us last year. Couple home runs. Game winning hit I believe. That is David Newhan. Bastard.

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

4-1

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

how?

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is pathetic

This team will be out of first by August 1st…

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd quit watching

them then.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am scared to say...

but I agree with you. I am sorry to all of you who will yell and scream at me, but I think you are right. Honestly, and I am not a troll, I have been here all year, 3rd place by Aug 1st is not a far fetched idea.

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's Where They Are On Sept 29

that matters.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+ infinity

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that the last day of the Season?

It is my birthday and historically they have done very well playing that day.

by mgfabc on Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Day After, Actually

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday

shocking how warm wisconsin is for the end of September.

"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 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Especially when you consider the schedule

The way things are going now, that end-of-July series in Miller Park could be a bloodbath. This team looks lethargic, and needs the proverbial “shot in the arm.”

Hopefully Soriano could be that shot.

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he will be.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds like a new drink - I'll have a shot of Soriano...

...and make it a double!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

make mine a triple.....I'm

feeling frisky tonight. :D

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

with a Soto chaser?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

giggles ... skip the drink. I just want chaser...

oh wait I already am one. I’ll have water

"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 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

"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 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can the first half cubs!?

plz stand up?
plz stand up?
plz stand up?

Can the first half cubs plz stand up?

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Stupid bloop singles

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And broken bat infield singles

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

these things tend to even out over time

this is just a game where no bounces are going our way…and lack of timely hitting isn’t helping either.

But look at how many of their timely hits have been off of the end of the bat. Some nights are like that.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i paid $95 a ticket for the game tomorrow, but im considering not going.

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I must say I am getting jittery

especially since the cards came back from a 5-0 deficit to win the game today.

by mgfabc on Jul 19, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeh, its not a good start to the second half

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"ooh 2 games in a row!"

we suck!

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not really the 2 whole games thing

more of just not hitting these pitchers is laughable

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some Of That May Be Anxiousness

That would explain looking so bad the 1st two games after the ASG.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope we can get past ot quickly then

these games have been pretty sad to watch :-/

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

All the ones you lose are

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But The Crazy Home-Away Splits

ARE astounding. I’d like to hear what the panel thinks is the reason the Cubs have been so good at home and subpar on the road this year.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Road syndrome...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"They're A Heckle and Jeckle Team"

I swear I heard John Madden say that once on MNF. LOL

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tough to say.

Fukudome’s home/road splits are incredible. DeRosa has a pretty significant one as well, although less so than Kosuke.

Other than that, it might have something to do with the intangibles – the confort of sleeping ni your own bed, having your own routine, all things like that.

I’m sure the quality of opponent helped as well.

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which Home/Road Differential Is Greater?

The pitching or the offense?

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to Baseball-Reference.

I apologize in advance because I don’t know how to do the trick where you can embed a hyperlink into a word…

Pitching: The ERA is a quarter-run better at home. They’ve also given up more walks and more homers on the road, albeit in 5 more games (don’t know whether or not tonight’s is included). They’ve struck out nearly 80 batters less on the road as well.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/psplit.cgi?team=CHC&year=2008

Hitting: OBP over 60 points higher, and SLG almost 100 points higher at Wrigley. That pretty much says all you need to know…
http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/bsplit.cgi?team=CHC&year=2008

Hope this helped…

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BUY THIS MAN A DRINK!

Well done CJ. I suspected the offense was suffering more on the road than the pitching was and you’ve seemed to find supporting evidence.

So what’s the solution? Get Soriano back, get Dome going (or bat him lower), and concentrate on good, patient at bats. Trying to do too much and hit 7-run homers with one swing would be the worst thing to do.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know....trying to

dodge the pieces of falling sky is not easy.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This game is just totally frustrating...

.....the Astros haven’t had one freaking solid hit all night.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's why I find it odd that so many BCB posters

seem ready to jump off the ledge. It is not like Lilly or Z got pounded. We just need our bats to wake up. They will.

The Cubs have (by a wide margin) the biggest run differential in baseball. These things tend to balance out a bit over time. Let’s just hope the funk ends soon.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also agree...

Like Al likes to say, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Lots of peaks and valleys to a season.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sprint? I Have Verizon!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd call that triple pretty solid.

At Wrigley, that ball would be in the batter’s eye

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I stand corrected....1 solid hit....4 lousy runs

what is the “batter’s eye”?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the blank section in center field

helps the batter see the pitches better

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't it a

luxury box/restaurant thing now? between the 2 bleacher sections?

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep - holds up to 75 folks

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i guess... why not edmonds

THIS IS THE YEAR!!

by BadBillyGoat on Jul 19, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cedeno

And for those that believe this version of Ronny Cedeno is any better than the horrible one that has paraded around Wrigley for the past few years, think again. He’s the same atrociously inept baseball player that has been coming to the park and not improving. Mentally, he’s perhaps in the bottom 10% in all of baseball. Physically, he’s a marginal hitter, an average runner, a mediocre defender. Nothing more, nothing less. But his starts should be minimal.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Jul 19, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yawn...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the update...

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Late Inning Defensive Replacement

might be his best position. At least until he’s traded for Brian Fuentes. :-)

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its a bitter pill to swallow

but they are not the same team w/out Soriano.

Remember – they lost the first two games in the first half, right?

Agreed on Cedeno. I’d rather have Pablo Ozuna now – at least he’s useful. Unfortunately, for us Cub fans, he’s out of minor league options.

by The E-Man on Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Players get hurt

Milwaukee lost their number 2 pitcher early. St. Louis has been a month without Wainwright. They also lost the best player in baseball for three weeks. They aren’t faltering.

This Cubs team loses one guy, and they all go into a massive funk. Who knew they could get rattled like that?

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

.500 Without Soriano

If my math is correct?

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds about right...

My internet is being strange, so BR won’t load, but I’ll take your word for it. Still, they played far better with him.

This team has been pretty good avoiding the major injury bug, especially compared to our rivals to the south.

"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...

by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol we cant get a damn break

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Heart of the cubs order

Really making them pay!

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-2

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

0-3

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YUP!

good to see alot of offense from a single solo shot…

Z=cubs only offense tonight zzzzzzzzzzzz

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

trust me

i know :(

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember earlier in the

year, when they lost, often the Brew and Cards lost too. Not now. And the road play is exascerbating it. Why can’t one of the “All Stars” step up NOW?

by The E-Man on Jul 19, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd be nice if

all the Debbie Bowners would just stay in this thread when the new one comes up.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Duh, Downers

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget their brothers...

Negative Neds…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Gloomy Gus, Their Grandpa

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep them too.

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

by sue369 on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or.. ya know... just go away.

“2 games we’re so awful… the sky fell on me”

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually 3 in a row now.

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so this one is over?

we’ve never scored more than 3 runs in an inning?

who knew!

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

6,7,8 hitters in the 9th

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and they suck.

c’mon man. have a LITTLE bit of faith. ya never know

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since baseball relies

on statistics, I challenge you to look at the road splits and see how many games the Cubs have won on the road, in the 7th inning or later. I would guess it would be only a couple, if at all.

by The E-Man on Jul 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep - 3 in a row

by The E-Man on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

even worse - we haven't won in seven days!!!!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not Since Harden Started

Bring it on Rich!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Id much rather have Sabathia then Harden

3 starts to harden’s 1…

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True But Our 'Pen Is Better

granted, Wood is out, but that aside I think the Cubs’ pen is better.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree bro

but there offense seems to much better as of late.

And no thats not just the last 2 games.

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't Count Out The Cubs Just Yet

Let’s see where things are at two months from now.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they sort of came out of the woodwork, didn't they?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesnt most of this have to do with the fact that so many of us

waited basically a week to watch our team again, and this is not we all waited for. I am very guilty of being a Debbie Downer, but I, and others, are just frustrated.

by louslovechild on Jul 19, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You cant be frustrated

rule #1 around here

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 19, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm frustrated with the last 2 games....

.....but I won’t give up on this team. We know what they’re capable of.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the rest of us are so fuzzy and happy that we're losing

but the “out of 1st by next monday” stuff… just. really.

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I am fighting very hard with giving into “Negative Ned Syndrome” tonight. Very frustrated. Ready to throw stuff at the TV.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember...

you’re not a true Cub fan unless you support the team mindlessly no matter how badly they’re playing.

by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

that is how it seems here sometimes.

by The E-Man on Jul 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Koolaide

SHUT THE F UP! YOU HATER!

by chipdowski on Jul 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay 'Dowski-it's GO time!!!

by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL, well said

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

are we supposed to be happy about this game?

as long as the comments are directed at our play over the last two days, and not the whole season, what do you expect?

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs