Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Astros, Saturday 7/19, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 19, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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cant understand for the life of me
why harden didnt pitch yesterday or today
Dear SBnation, We need our own server here at BCB seeing how its became very slow due to enormous amounts of traffic. P.S. Impeach Bud Selig!!!
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
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
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
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.
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.
Thanks
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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
Me too...
hope it brings some luck..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
fine cubbiegirl.
you?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
so how did your crew do? What's the ribbon count?
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
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
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
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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."
Great ab Ryan
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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions
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
Riot showing off the power...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
actually, someone please steal theriot
then we wouldn’t have to suffer anymore
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
haha..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
Pitch count for Z
at 80.
How much longer does he stay in?
And now he makes a stupid mistake..
Yikes…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Santo was pissed..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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
For today, anyway.
If they get swept by the Astros I will need some anti-depressents.
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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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."
I don't get it
Where is the consistency? Where is the swagger this team has had all season?
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
it's the road. they always act like this on the road alas
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Please don't do it.
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by High_Tight_Fastball on Jul 19, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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."
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
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
Both teams looked sluggish I thought..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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
Panic button
When do you hit it?
I’m holding off until the Brewers or Cards are within a game or two
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."
+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
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
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
Actually I kind
of expected a sluggish start to the second half.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
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
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
I wish they would
slug the hell out of the ball.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I really, really, really hate
This park and the old Astrodome.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
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
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
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?
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."
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
we need a game or two to get our groove back
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
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
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
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
Does Soriano
mean this much to the lineup?
Never thought so, maybe he does
that was a great catch....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
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!!
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
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."
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
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."
good point
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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...
Riot's got 3 hits...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
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
egg yolk
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
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
considering he has 3 of our 9 hits, I beg to differ....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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..."
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
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
+1
too scrappy for his own good sometimes..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
thanks hammer...:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
my guess he's at the World's Largest Block Party
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Pat Monahan tonight...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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."
eat that astro fans
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!!
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
He's 3-28 PHing this year....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
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…
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
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...
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
+ infinity
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Is that the last day of the Season?
It is my birthday and historically they have done very well playing that day.
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
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
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..."
make mine a triple.....I'm
feeling frisky tonight. :D
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
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
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
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
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!!
I must say I am getting jittery
especially since the cards came back from a 5-0 deficit to win the game today.
"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
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
Some Of That May Be Anxiousness
That would explain looking so bad the 1st two games after the ASG.
Eat More Katsui
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
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
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
"They're A Heckle and Jeckle Team"
I swear I heard John Madden say that once on MNF. LOL
Eat More Katsui
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
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
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
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.
This game is just totally frustrating...
.....the Astros haven’t had one freaking solid hit all night.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
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!!
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
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
I stand corrected....1 solid hit....4 lousy runs
what is the “batter’s eye”?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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?
Yawn...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Thanks for the update...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Late Inning Defensive Replacement
might be his best position. At least until he’s traded for Brian Fuentes. :-)
Eat More Katsui
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.
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
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
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?
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.
Don't forget their brothers...
Negative Neds…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ha..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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
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.
Id much rather have Sabathia then Harden
3 starts to harden’s 1…
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
True But Our 'Pen Is Better
granted, Wood is out, but that aside I think the Cubs’ pen is better.
Eat More Katsui
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
Don't Count Out The Cubs Just Yet
Let’s see where things are at two months from now.
Eat More Katsui
they sort of came out of the woodwork, didn't they?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
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
I'm frustrated with the last 2 games....
.....but I won’t give up on this team. We know what they’re capable of.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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."
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."
Nah - we're just sick
of excuses and “get ‘em tomorrows”, and already awarding ourselves the World Series.
I'll ask again
When do you hit the panic button and when do you hold firm?
Nothing is going to be easy but it’s looking more and more like that 7 game road trip to end the year is going to decide it
thanks for the update...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
So I guess you are calling for the Cubs to match that production (4 runs) in the 9th?
...against our favorite closer!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
meh cards and brewers win again..
oh well..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
AND THE WAVE
to remind us how much fans of other teams that dont care about the game can still win…
Damn you baseball Gods!
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
Overflow
up!
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 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
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