First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Sunday 7/20, 1:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 20, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintMust. Win. Today.
(And before you start, yes, I am well aware that the Cubs are still in first place by 2.5 games, and will still be in first place even if they lose. But winning this game is pretty much a "must", if only to prove to themselves that they can win in that horrid excuse for a ballpark in Houston.)
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Kinda easy to be first today
Very slow thread
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 20, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
left you a comment on the pre-game, Sue
I’m so sorry for you and your friends. I’ve got you all in my heart.
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
+1
My thoughts go out to you and your friends.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Missed it first time
Missed it my thoughts are with you.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this Game 7 of anything?
If not, then it’s not “must win”
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
It might not be Win or Go Home
But it’s Win or suffer the angst of lots of Fans used to winning this season
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 20, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
And I disagree with his statement
Will Houston win home field in the playoffs? If not, why in hell do the Cubs need to prove they can win there?
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
No
Pride is a fan emotion. Players know there are a lot more games to go.
Confidence is another fan emotion. I guarantee these guys aren’t dragging their feet.
Unless it’s the NLDS, there is no damage in a sweep.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
And yes, I was first.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
maybe not - I've got cubsonWGN4ever on the top of my screen.
need to wait a few for the servers to synch up and refresh.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that's what I see too..
him at 1:00, DaBard at 1:01.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm ALWAYS first
I just choose not to grace the world with my words.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Wow, I hope your
head fits through your doorway. These kind of comments are a real turn off for me.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Did you hear that?
It’s the sound of my heart breaking into 1,000 pieces.
Or it was last night’s chicken wings coming back. One of the two.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Question for Al (if you're on the thread).
Maybe the reason for the home/road differential is that you don’t go to the bathroom during the break in the 7th inning when the Cubs are on the road and you’re not at the game? Or maybe you’re going during the break, and you should be going before the Cubs bat in the seventh?
Of such things, a kingdom can be lost or won. ;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe
Maybe Al could get something from each opposing team to put in his bathroom so when the Cubs are on the road he can go into his bathroom and pretend it’s whatever park the Cubs are in.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope we get an early big lead...
so the trolls stay the f’k away…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You and me both.
Last night was getting too depressing for me in here.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
You mean like that Cardinal fan?
I refuse to enter that thread again. I saw his post. Didn’t see him here when the Cards were 5 back.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
man, you're on a roll...
did you bychance, happen to, you know, read the post?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
No, I made it to "Cardinal fan"
And figured it was too pretty a day to slap a troll. They tend to smell bad when you whack them.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
I have to agree....
...he tried very hard to say the right things, but he was baiting, no doubt about it.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice hit for Dome.
Hope he can continue to hit. 1-0 Cubs!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Good hits by Dome and Lee.
Dome looks like he leans away from the pitch while he is swinging.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions
C'mon Jimmy Ballgame...
let’s get a couple runs this inning.
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That's more like it!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Yes!!!!!
Always nice to get a lead…..let’s pound em today.
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Jim Edmonds continues....
to score points with me. I wonder what our record would be like in the absent-Soriano era without him.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
HELLO CUBS!
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..
All righty, let's go Demp....
I’ll take 2 runs to start the game anytime.
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Dempster must be going out there
breathing a little easier knowing that he is LEAST going to get a few runs support.
I'd love to
see Demp get a road win today.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I love Sori..
but no way he makes that catch..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Oh, he does.
But my guess is that is worth a bone break AND a muscle tear.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
Nah...
He’s not wearing a Yankees or Red Sox uniform.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Way to go, DeRo!
God help us if that ball gets past him.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
Yes... it could have been 2-1!
THE HORROR!
Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!
I was thinking more of a catch....
I blew in softball a few years ago. Inside the parker.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I must be dreaming
the Cubs are scoring early…
Nothing is sweeter
While it didn’t apply here a starting pitcher loves nothing better than batting in the 1st inning.
Go Cubs
How much fun
would a few more tuns be this inning?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Shall I compare a few more runs this inning....
to a summer’s day?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Pictures
While Dempster now has the dorkiest official pic on yahoo sports with the departure of Gallagher at least they have a picture of Fukudome now.
Go Cubs
I'll see if I can find my Ba-Gua...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Nice to see the offense strike early today
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Question about the rotation
Harden tomorrow and Marquis Tuesday or vice versa?
And if Marquis pitches well Tuesday making it 3 good in a row does the world spin off it’s axis?
Go Cubs
No the axis will be fine, the dbacks offense is horrid
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 20, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That inning sucked.
Geo bails out the pitcher by swinging at ball 3, and the next two batters pop up in the infield.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
That was a nasty pitch to Geo...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Harden tomorrow....
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Padres with an early 1-0 lead in stl
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
I have given up relying on the Padres to help us...lol
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I want some Wood
I am going through serious Wood withdrawl.
I want to see me some today.
Seriously I’m worried about rust with him not pitching in 9 days and he might get a little wild.
Go Cubs
TW...
nah…too easy..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Thought I heard something yesterday
About him not being available and not knowing when he would be again (because of the blister).
I wondered
I kind of wondered why he wasn’t used just to get some work in yesterday.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I count the ways....
I hate Carlos Lee.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions
Ah, but Miguel Tejada makes me feel better.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Another broken bat hit...
...that’s about 12 for them this series…..
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Man, even Carlos Lee's singles look like they're going to go out in that park...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I was just thinking this morning (it happens occasionally)...
The Cubs looked awful on a road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati in early May. Sori misplayed a couple of balls in the OF. DeRo was 1-18 with 8 Ks. DLee didn’t hit. Ramy was hurt. Lieber got lit up. The team looked lethargic. Several BCBers were out on the ledge. And then…
The Cubs went on a tear. Every hitter got hot. Every pitcher threw well. And the Cubs ended the month with the best record in baseball.
These last two games have reminded me of that. If they go on a three week tear now like they did then, we’ll be in great shape.
Keep the faith!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
In no way am I out on the ledge....
Unlatching the window, maybe. ;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I have seen the Cubs
In many worse positions tan they are right now. And I am still around.
yes yes
Im glad you pointed that out, I was arguing with a Cardinals fan in class and he said we were done as we know it… i was like DUDE its the FIRST TWO GAMES AFTER THE ALLSTAR BREAK… REMEMBER WHEN….. and cue what you just wrote above
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
Maybe DLee hits into so many because he likes the pitchers so much and heard they were a pitcher’s best friend forgetting it’s for the pitcher on the mound and his pitcher is not on the mound.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Um......maybe......
He hasn’t actually grounded into a lot (any?) since that bad streak of his.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW
I guess, anything to stand up for our boy DLEE
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder how many fans that have ditched out on the Cubs over the years of struggling
And our now back… but I am sure there are like 200000 fans that gave up on the cubs over the years… imagine this fan base WITH them
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
There were 10 or
so last night who have given up after the last 3 losses.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Really? (I wasn't around) ... how lame
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
I may be selfish
here but some more runs here would be great.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
why does that make you selfish
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess your right
but it could NEVER hurt to get more runs… its all part of the game in an effort to win, I dont know why people would think thats selfish
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ!!!! Fumanchu AND Goat???? ARRRRRRRRRRRGH
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
he was looking good last night
I liked him with the full beard.
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
I like him no
matter what his facial hair is. He is one of my favorites.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
me too... solid all the way
the beard is for entertainment value
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Whats happened to dome? No more patience at the plate
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Scouting Reports
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That double looked pretty sweet...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ya the double was nice, but im talking about overall lately his at bats
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Jul 20, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
preaching to the choir, dude.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
DLee keeps trying to play golf with his bat
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
God, DLee swung at a bad pitch.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions
DLee come on....
..no way you should be swinging at that…damn.
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So a buddy of mine told me last night
Ramirez wears his sox high up now because his friends back home tell him it makes him look faster? Is this true?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Thats pretty funny
I like it
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Both pitchers look sharp...
good game…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm guessing 94% on the text poll question for Central Division...
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I'm guessing you're right...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The question is who would pick the West.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
only with the away gray uni's...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad someone else noticed that.
I’ve been wondering as well. He sometimes looks like Liz Taylor in “Cleopatra”.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
for real?
I’m getting a kick out of this guy-liner fad. It’s so hard to pull off well even as a woman…
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Wouldn't get all smudged and stuff when the players sweat?
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
He wore it during
the Cubs convention. I couldn’t believe that’s what I was seeing and then the guys on Sports Nite said something about it.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
chicks dig that?
starts to google men’s eyeliner...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
not this one
but Geo’s such a stud he could come out in a fan police pink tutu and I’d still swoon
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
LOL...
love that pic!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You guys are really not kidding?????
These guys are really wearing eyeliner?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Do women think it's cool????
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure about Jimmy
but I have seen Geo wearing it. He doesn’t wear it during games though.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
So Harden vs. Randy Johnson tomorrow...
I hope it’s the Randy Johnson who’s been horrible all year…
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I think the other RJ
Left the building a while ago.
Cubs have never beat Johnson
time for that to change
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Backe has certainly settled down...
....I’d like more runs….
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Backe looks like he has filthy stuff...
surprised he hasn’t had more success…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Always love it when the other teams's leadoff hitter leads off the 4th,
and it’s his second AB.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions
Nice play A-RAm
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18 broken bat hits now for Houston...damn it.
DeRo almost got that one…
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Nice try there by DeRo
At least he kept it in front of him.
Nice F-Bomb DeRo...lol..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I kinda like that
It would have been a great catch, but he expected to make it.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Dome with the tip toe catch..
defense is playing well today!
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Dome, making it look easy.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
I think that no one wants Sori back more than DeRo
He’s only batting .250 in the last 28 days. I’m sure he’d like to settle down at 2B for a while so he can feel more comfortable.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
What spot do you like him hitting?
It doesn’t seem to matter much, but I like him in the 2 hole…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I like him #2
He’s a great RF hitter (prefers pitches on the outer half), but he’s been jammed most of the year—that’s why you see him opening up so early and so vulnerable to breaking stuff away.
Pitchers don’t like to jam #2 hitters with a base stealer on, so he would see more outside pitches.
He’s also willing to take pitches and hit with two strikes. But Lou is in love with speed—he’d rather have Ryan “CS” Theriot batting #2.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Agreed...
And I don’t see how Theriot is much faster when I think about it.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Good work by demp so far
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
I do like Dome out there in Right though
At least that part of his game is rock solid.
yep. have total confidence in him out there
What doesn't destroy you makes you stranger -- The Joker
WONDER HAMSTER STRIKE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
baby ruth!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
Fontenot hr
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Cajun NINJA!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Just as I say we're looking bad on breaking balls...
.....Fonty shuts me up. lol
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Sneaky Power!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This balls gotta chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaance GONE!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
maybe
maybe that power aint so sneaky.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you notice Backe jumping up and down on the replay?
Kind of fun to watch.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
I'll have to catch
it at the end of the inning.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
+1
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
and the hit streak continues
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions
Jeez, that was a low strike call on that pitch to Dome.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions
OT: so what do you think the average age is of BCBers
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
Im 22 as well
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If you're 22
If you’re 22 that means you were born the year I graduated high school. I feel so old.
I really felt old the other day in an Osco when I saw the date for buying cigarrettes. People born the year I graduated college can smoke and vote this year.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm 55....
I’ll say 31, though. ;-)
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I vaguely remember Al saying his estimate was in the 20s
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id be curious im about to hokey pokey
Im about to hokey pokey so put me down for 40 for me.
I’d guess mid 20s.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Curious
I wonder who our oldest and youngest regular is.
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by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
NOMAR?
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
14 when we're losing...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
i think we’ve all aged though to over 100.
I know my gray hairs are increasing. Ms. Clairol and I are on much better terms.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
even when we're winning but have a bad inning
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
dunno, but I'd say the game thread average age is decidedly younger than the overall bcb average age.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
yea probably because I am sitting here with a laptop watching the game on wireless internet
I would say more young people would be doing that
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
hmm... I wasn't going by use of technology... ;-)
...but you’re probably right.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
+1
Let’s not give back the run that Fonty got us.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
DP and a Strikeout coming up
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
im sticking with my prediction
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Could you reverse the order?
Half way there on the k.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take the other way around, too.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow what the hell are we doing
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Well this could be the turning point of the game right here
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
I hope so!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Big strikeout right there
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Theres my strikeout
Now to turn me into a true psychic, we are getting a DP
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
that depends...
did you ‘box’ that prediction?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
somewhere out there, there has to be a guy with the name
Charles Andrew Jones or something with those initials for first and middle names.
poor guy…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Ron Santo:
“This does not get easy.”
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
Ryan has cajones of steel
and Ryan (Theriot) is part of the cajun connection… ok lame i know
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
denied
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
YES!!!!!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
Wow gift call right there
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
how is he not thrown out?
he argued balls strikes
Yeah, the ump's given Backe that low strike all day!!!!!!!!!!!
No reason to complain now, Brandon.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
Backee
=
baby
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
Great job by demp, momentum is all ours now
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
great escape inning
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
I never noticed before but it seems as though Dempster
abandons the mitt wiggle when men are on and he works out of the stretch. Nice. It seems to work
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
What a huge save by Demps
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
He closed the 5th just fine
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes but I and others have pondered whether his experience as a closer helps in tight situations.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Now, let's jump on Backe while he's ticked off.
DLee, Aram and Jimmy Ballgame coming up.
LET’S DO SOME DAMAGE!!!!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
No, he'd have to average 10 pitch innings the rest of the way.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
When was Lee's last hr?
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
6/20 vs White Sox
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
overflow thread is up
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
damn
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
I think hell get one tonight in the 8th
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
cwyers is counting to himself on the overflow thread
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
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