Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Astros, Saturday 7/19, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 19, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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This sucks
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
Maybe Al shouldn't say
anything in these posts, other than “Go Cubs!”
Pretty sad when your only runs come from the pitcher.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
It happens.
Tomorrow they will probably have 10 runs.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
That's
SF Giants territory.
"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 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
thought as much...
+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
im hoping that was sarcasm.....if it is lol,
if not -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 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
me too
they’re so much fun to make fun of!
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 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
cubs
looks like another loss to the powerfull astros. watch the 1st place lead go poof.players struggling and injuries all add up to the same thing.cubs never make it easy
debbie
downer.
"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 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Len web surfing during the game...
...who cares who first started the wave? LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games despite not caring about whats going on at all.
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
I always thought it started out at the university of Washington...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Rudey that has to the best post of the night so far
"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 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
the mental picture had me burst out laughing
might be a good signature line for 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 19, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
i already did it before u said that
Great minds think alike
[b]THE WAVE[/b]
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all.
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
well im kinda an optimist..... so you might feel pulled in that direction
if you are thinking like me.
j/k
"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 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The for God's sake, let's change them!
At this point I’ll try anything!
by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
ah yes b/c our ace's favorite uni
is obviously the worst thing ever.
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 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I Keed
Obviously that has nothing to do with being on the schneid, but I will go on record as disliking the blue uni tops.
Eat More Katsui
I love them.
by far my favorites.
Its just the “scrap it all b/c we suck” vibe. Sorry. I’m feeling feisty.
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 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Im biased b/c its the jersey I have
"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 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
No Worries
We just need to go back to being the base-clogging Cubs of April and May.
Eat More Katsui
Love my bases clogged
Get ‘em tomorrow I guess.
yay for day baseball!
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 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Never cared for them...
but if Z likes them that’s cool with me…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Is this 3 games in a row that botht the Brewers and Cards won
and the Cubs lost?
If so, it’s getting bad.
Cubs still the best in the NL
Haven’t played like it.
Let’s wake up!!!
This is going to be the best 3 1/2 months we remember the rest of our lives!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep the faith!!!!
Look at the rest of the NL
Any powerhouses in there?
It’s July. Worry if this is September!
The Shi&birds ...
didn’t seem to be bother about being down 5-0 today….
The best defense is a good offense
no kidding
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 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
He'll Reap A Bitter Harvest
if he hasn’t already (e.g. Rockies sweeping Arizona in the NLCS).
Eat More Katsui
And we (probably) get to watch Valverde celebrate...
Thanks for that…
If he celebrates like that for a July win, what would he do if he closed out the World Series?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
Pinella has his finger on the problem
The offense has gone back to its old ways. No walks tonight, one walk last night, two walks the game before that. 9 hits tonight is very deceiving because that’s been it. 9 baserunners. Not rocket science with this offense – either they get back to what they were doing so well or they can watch not one but two teams pass them in the standings. The Brewers are obliterating everyone and the Cardinals seem to scratch out close wins regularly.
The Brewers lost 2 of 3 to the Reds before the ASG..
...obliterating everyone? Come on.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm lazy. Don't feel like looking it up
but whats the Cubs record against Wandy Rodriguez?
It just always seems like we suck against him…
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 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
I think as of now we're .500 against him
if not, we’re very close
by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember hitting him hard
in a game during the series after the 2007 All-Star break. My BR is not working so I can’t check. I think it was the Saturday game .
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The walks and of course Fukudome having one extra base hit
over last 18 games. At this rate, statistically, you have to say moderate bust.
1-1 last year in 3 starts i believe...4 something era..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Sig check?
ty
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
TY
sorry im a negative nancy after losses.
So imma do everyone a favor and head off.
Lets win tommorow guys!
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
Nice
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Two games, two solo shots, one by a pitcher
This team better get it straight in their heads that unless they start playing good baseball on the road as well as home, they’re not going anywhere. This listless brand of baseball they play away from Wrigley is getting under my skin.
+2,000,000
Let you accountant balance the checkbook….PLAY BASEBALL....
The best defense is a good offense
Seriously?
Do you think they don’t know that?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Could Be A Self Fulfilling Thing
They know they’re bad on the road, so they try too much, which only results in more road losses…
Eat More Katsui
and fuck tejada
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
the guy's a douchebag
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 19, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
what a tool...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Didn't see it....
but…why do you think he’s playing for a last place team?
The best defense is a good offense
Fukodome's a big worry
The league’s caught up with him and he looks like he’s in completely over his head right now.
I know
it’s like preparing to watch a car crash
by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
The “he needs rest” theory doesn’t seem to be correct.
Hopefully its just the award-winnig “it’s just a slump” theory…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
His swing is kind of a mess.
All spinny. and hitting too many balls in the air. He’s a line drive guy, not a fly ball 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 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Who needs rest????
Demp, Marmol or Z….might “have an excuse”....other than that they’ll jjust had bout a week off….
The best defense is a good offense
Yeah...
But he still brings his A game on defense! Can’t you say anything positive? Don’t worry, we will get them tomorrow! Every team has a bad stretch now and then. Think Positive and quit worrying!
Attakid' 'Dowski- Way to show the love!!!!
by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs will be fine now they're getting this out of their system, right?
by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
All i ask it for you to be patient!
How long have you been a Cub Fan Koolaide?
You can think positive all you want....
It doesn’t make a bit of difference…..
D. lee and A. Ram et.al….....neet to concentrate on baseball and not on being “fat dumb and happy”....
The best defense is a good offense
you really are a jerk
ya know that?
don’t post drunk, man.
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 20, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
sztop the stagger
get back the swagger, starting tomorrow.
Let’s get those bats moving tomorrow!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
lol
i was looking at that going… “i think thats a word… either i’m REALLY out of it or thats a random z”.
haha.
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 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Im outta here before the vultures come swooping in
cubs still have a 2 game lead
"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 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
"send in the vultures... send in the vultures..."
“don’t bother… they’re here…”
sorry – my frank ain’t what it used to be…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
APP - not one of their better efforts, but still decent
I Robot still is their penultimate effort.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Turn Of A Friendly Card = My Favorite
Also Eye In The Sky, Ammonia Avenue, and Freudiana.
Eat More Katsui
If they keep playing like this against last place teams...
It wont last very long….....
The best defense is a good offense
Later
Have a good night
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope the Cubs win huge tomorrow
and when the final out is recorded, Neal Cotts (or whomever) turns to the Houston dugout and lets go a primal scream.
Hell, at this rate, I’ll take a win, minus the other stuff.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
It doesn't matter how...
BIG you win…..you need to win 3-2 and 5-4…..yesterday and today…..
So what if they go out and win 14-3 tomorrow…..
The best defense is a good offense
You're right, of course
It just would be nice to throw it back in Valverde’s face, that’s all, due to his excessive celebrations.
By the way, did you not read the second paragraph in my post?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm off.
Might be around tomorrow.
Hopefully Demps can his is first road win so that we can stop hearing about it. :-)
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 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed
He needs to be a stopper in the worst way
Have a good night (or day, or whatever is may be by you)
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
its night.
yay for sleep.
g’nite.
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 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
er.
can get his first road win.
wow. i suck today.
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 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully Harden
can remind us hes on this team still…
Maybe we can see him 3x this 2nd half…...
Rather woulda got the horse :(
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
Don't get started with your sarcasm KOOL AIDE
YOU A HOLE!
'Dowski-you and me.. pre.Marlins game-Sat....Cubby Bear
and bring the Maggott!
by bluekoolaide on Jul 19, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you really think this would easy?
Throw your chips all in!
Let’s see what happens in the next few months
IT SHOULD BE.....
Compared to the turds and the suds…..
The CUBS are UNDERACHIEVING....
The best defense is a good offense
i am going to the august 5 game vs the Astros
It is my first trip of the season
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
16-16 without Soriano?
Maybe Dusty was right? Seems like we can’t get it done without our superstar;)
Woa woa woa
The situation isn’t dire enough yet for us to have to jump to the conclusion of Dusty being right.
"Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent." --Dave Barry
Name the last CUB manager in the last 100 years to win a post seasson series?
N/T
The best defense is a good offense
Because he had
ARam, Alou, Sammy, Kerry, Prior, Zambrano, Clement and others playing amazingly and they won a postseason series doesn’t make him a good manager.
“On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage,” Baker said. “Clogging up the bases isn’t that great to me.”
"Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent." --Dave Barry
Problem is....
Sorianio shouldn’t be the SUPERSTAR........
There’s plenty of guys….SUPPOSEDLY....who should be capable of picking up the slack…..
The best defense is a good offense
When this team looks bad
they look REALLY bad.
Hopefully it’s just a slump and not indicitive of anything major.
Right now, I’m going to chalk up the lack of any sembalance of plate discipline to an overeagerness to play baseball again after a pretty long layoff, and not something more serious.
It seems that tis team can handle pretty good pitching (not named Tim Lincecum) but gets killed against pitchers with no stuff. Shawn Estes, Brian Moehler, etc. I don’t know what to make of it, other than that old saw: “It’s baseball.”
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
I hear you
In a perfect world they’d rattle off a Met-like 10 game streak, but even an extended run of good baseball (something along the lines of 9 wins in 12 games) would be welcome.
Then again, that’s pretty obvious.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the icing
on a terrible day all around….
no not just baseball..so frustrated :(
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
and they say C.C. Sabathia could easily become an every day hitter, but not Zambrano?
yeah ok..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
/cry bro
nothing we can do about any of this
its so sad
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
Well....if D. Lee or A. Ram would go out an get some*IMPORTANT*....
RBI’s…perhaps the east coast programming network wouldn’t care so much…....
Meantime…ask Ankiel if he’s headin for the Bahamas anytime soon….
The best defense is a good offense
Just a reminder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Q7YRDL90E
(language very nsfw)
Un Efffin Accceptable.......
1 run a game against the last place team in ther division …....
I don’t want to hear any excuses…..they ought to be embarrased…..
The best defense is a good offense
I'm sick and f'en tired of it....
While D. Lee gets acccolades for a meaninless hit….Mr. PhoopHole himseld is a one man wrecking crew against the Padres….....
Put up or shut up…..
You gotta beat the last place team in the division if you are going anywhere…and that * JUST DIDN’T GET DONE TODAY* (or yesterday….)
The suds and turds are going to be sh&^^ing on you if you don’t correct serious offensive deficiencies FAST.......
WAKE UP MEN/BOYS…...there’s a division race going on….........
A-Ram…...The world series is the goal….NOT THE ALL STAR GAME
The best defense is a good offense
Yeah...
Albert Pujols might be the best hitter of my lifetime (I’m 24). Derrek Lee? Not so much?
I agree that this team is major trouble. I’m curious as to whether this is the “real” Cubs team, as opposed to the one who beat the world in late April and May. The truth is probably in the middle, which means another 85 win season and a qucik playoff bounce.
It could be worse, you could be Michelle Wie…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
85 wins in the centtral....
and they’ll be watching in October…..
The best defense is a good offense
Tomorrow I have a bunch of free time
(Until The Great American Bash starts at 7). I’m going to take a long look at the monthly splits of this team, both pitching and hitting, and see if the numbers tell me anything. I’ll probably wait until after tomorrow’s game.
Hopefully I’ll figure out which version of the Cubs is closer to reality. I doubt they are as good as they looked during the Colorado and LA series at Wrigley, and I doubt they are as bad as they look this weekend or the weekend at the Cell.
The truth is most likely in between, but where in between is the real question.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
They've paid for the talent....
to dominate the division…....
Weather it does or not, remaisn to be seen…..
The best defense is a good offense
The money thing doesn't really matter
The Rays, Marlins and A’s are all in contention, with low payrolls. The Tigers and Mets have top-5 payrolls, yet are either on the fringe of the playoff picture (Detriot) or needed a semi-miracle run in order to get to the top of their division (New York).
Milwaukee has a payroll in the neighborhood of 80 million, so they’re aren’t exactly on the street asking for change…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 19, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
When the leadoff hitter goes 3-4....
and doesn’t score…..
It says a lot about the big bats behind….
The best defense is a good offense
Don't worry, as my favorite D.A. says...
...”The (k)night is darkest before the dawn.”
—Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
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