Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Astros, Sunday 7/20, 1:05 CT
by Al on Jul 20, 2008 2:15 PM CDT
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Did I mention this game was pretty important?
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man.... always the stats guy... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a beautiful feeling
There are great firsts in a persons life.
First steps
First day of school
First kiss
First time getting busy
First (and hopefully only) wedding
First baby
But nothing in the world compares to the first time your first on a game or overflow thread!
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're always first in our column, cwyers
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there any statistical significance
in having a sabermagician post first on a team’s blog—does it increase the chances of that team winning?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
Actually if a sabermatician posts first on his favorite team’s blog 1st overflow post on sundays the week the bears start training camp the team is 12-2.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bears training camp has started?
That’s bad news for the Cubs…
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's knock Backe back to the showers now.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy, that ump loves the low strike call.
Saved our bacon on Backe’s ab, though.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where have you been cwyers
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
our nation turns its lonely eyes to you
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha..
that song is still in my head..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 20, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aramis
Will never get a hit again right?
by gocubs40 on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Make up call....
...close but I don’t think that’s a strike, either.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramy is really in a funk right now.
His hot streak after his last 0-28 didn’t last long…
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Way off the plate on the Astros broadcast’s pitch tracker
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by JohnM on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds long single
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like the wind
is blowing in Len and Bob’s microphone but there shouldn’t be any wind. Strange.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I mentioned that Friday night.
At first, I thought that hissing noise might be Joe Morgan, but then I realized it wasn’t ESPN doing the game.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sound of the crowd in that garbage stadium
reminds me of going to my little brothers swim meets with a pool and enough stands for 50 people… the echoes, I know insignificant to you guys but it makes me laugh
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont know I just dont like it
Its too small and odd, I dont know… its just one of those things I really dont like
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
Just wondering cause AL in his pregame also mentioned it.
by JPetey on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's okay
I’ve been there it’s okay. Nothing to write home about but not bad.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think for me
They tried too hard to make it stand apart from other ball parks. Short porches and damn hill. That coupled with the windows and I am not liking it.
by jajonez77 on Jul 20, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Backe 79 pitches
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Demp....let's have a good inning...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Erstad K's....1 down
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp, strikeouts are so facist.
says Crash Davis.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 % of the population are officially insane....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which is why those poll questions are dumb most of the time
Always one obvious answer and a few people with questionable brains wasting texts on the other answers
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the best division in the NL?
"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."
by flachimesa on Jul 20, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Central won with 89%
East 8%
West 3%
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by flachimesa on Jul 20, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but text messaging fees do apply
so AT&T is making some $$$ from these dumb poll questions
"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."
by flachimesa on Jul 20, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K's Berkman....2 down
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demps cooking with gas now
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's in the groove
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Complete game reachable
if all his innings are like that one
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another cheap hit...jeebus
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know a guy owns a team when he get two of those hits in one game
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I mention I hate Carlos Lee?
And did you see that little fountain of dust kicked up by the ball when it hit in center field? What have they got out there, sawdust?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Lee must die.
Freakin frakkin fricker!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good inning Demp!!!!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp 71 pitches...51 strikes
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
those are fantastic numbers.
"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 20, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My nerves could handle Howry better, but....
I suspect it’ll be Marmol.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what inning?
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jermaine Dye hit in Chicago...
Hawk wants the Sox to hit a Royal with a pitch.
by gocubs40 on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What will he say when that pitcher gets kicked out?
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't understand that logic
If your guy gets hit intentionally in the face… then maybe. But to bean a player intentionally because the other teams pitcher let a ball get away makes no sense.
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 20, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get that either.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might be last inning for Backe....
84 pitches, bats 4th next inning…
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fonty base hit....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot should start every year from mid-June to August 1st
Then only used off the bench
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's definately looked better with consistent playing time...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, but didn't we kinda get burned a little last August when he had to play full time?
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp is a REALLY good bunter.
I’m not sure if I’ve seen him fail yet.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great point.
11 sacrifices. Leads the team. Next best is Lilly with only 6!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should be our designated bunter
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-0!!!!!
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes sir!
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was just checking out the schedule..
brewers @ Cards starting a 4 gamer tomorrow. Could help us out if they split..
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we want them to split
four fifteen inning games.
"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 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-0
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That a way Riot!!!!!
4-0
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally
the bats have come alive.
4-0
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't that be
Backe talk? ::grin::
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Riot!!
I know what a lot of people say on this board, but you’ve got to play a guy with that batting average.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another multiple hit game for Riot.....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see a little small ball
Thats what makes a good team even better.
by jajonez77 on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that run was set up by the good bunt from Dempster.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can you bench Theriot?
Another hit for The Riot. Add an RBI, too.
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by flachimesa on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
easily.
"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 20, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with?
please don’t say Cedeno.. Please don’t say Cedeno..
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could we find a doctor who could combine Theriot's hitting with Cedeno's defense we wouldn't have this debate
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a game thread....
Riot bashing threads have to happen at some point….
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why not?
Give Cedeno some playing time, see if he can get his bat in order.
"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 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but why take a hot bat..
out of the order.. If he cools off fine try him, but not right now..
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hot bat
and an empty glove.
It’s arguable, I think, whether his offensive… work (I hesitate to use the word “power” in association with Ryan Theriot) gains us more runs than his glove and/or bad baserunning costs us.
"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 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overall I agree with you..
My point is right now you ahve to keep his bat in the lineup b/c he is getting a base. Right now he is hot and you have to find a way to keep a hot bat in the lineup. If he cools then i’d agree but right now he is swinging a hot bat.
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're not listening
the bat does not overcome his baserunning blunders and poor fielding.
At least, that’s my opinion.
"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 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm listening clearly..
and i agree that hitting doesn’t make up for all of that. my point was RIGHT NOW he is getting on base quite a bit. A 13 game hit streak would indicate that. that jumps starts runs. and i personally don’t think Cedeno is a better player than Theriot. maybe defensively but after that he makes the same baserunning blunders and he doesn’t hit as much.
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riot
has made many more baserunning blunders.
Of course, he gets to play.
"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 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll put an end to this..
we’ll just agree to disagree and call it a day.. at least we both agree on our team.. Go Cubs!!
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't bench the Riot
As long as he keeps hitting like this, it isn’t even a question
by bluekoolaide on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't write him name in the lineup card?
I think that’s how it works, isn’t it?
by cwyers on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe the point was..
there is no reason not to tho.. at least not right now with the way he is hitting.
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no reason not to
except for his base-running and his fielding
"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 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
again the point was..
right now you don’t take a hot bat out of your lineup.
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and again
I’m not sure his bat makes up for the other things.
"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 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At some point...
...a player’s fielding has to offset his hitting, right? Otherwise guys like Cliff Floyd would be playing shortstop.
The question is where you draw that line. But it IS a question.
by cwyers on Jul 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed.. my only point is
right now his hitting is very good. you have to keep a hot bat in the lineup. You don’t take him out at this current time bc he is getting on base..
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, some advice....
.....let this, yet another Riot bashing thread, just die or you’ll be going back and forth all day with the Riot haters…
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my bad.. i can get worked up about all this Theriot stuff sometimes.
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would Riot be at least an average defensive 2B in your opinion?
IMO, DeRo would be at least as good of a SS as Riot. What would happen if you switch the two?
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not opposed to something like that..
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa is really past the age where you'd want to be moving him back to shortstop...
...on anything more than an emergency basis. (He’s probably the third-best shortstop defensively on the team right now, not that that says much.)
by cwyers on Jul 20, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed that he won't win a GG at SS,
but neither will Theriot. I don’t think that Cedeno has shown Lou enough consistency to get a real chance.
So, what if…
Assume that we are passed the trade deadline.
Assume that Riot sprains his ankle and will miss a month.
Does Lou:
1. Play Ronny every day at SS
2. Platoon Ronny and Fonty with DeRo shifting between SS and 2B
3. Platoon Ronny and Fonty with Fonty playing SS
4. Play DeRo at SS and Fonty at 2B every day
Not great options, but do we have anyone to call up from AA and AAA that would be better?
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
#4
gives you the most power at the plate, but DeRosa at SS… I dunno…
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 20, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have absolutely no SS depth in the minors.
Which is why we can’t afford to put Cedeno on waivers, despite what you hear around here from time to time.
by cwyers on Jul 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 Cajuns + 1 Canadien = 1 run!
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully...
Lincecum brings his good stuff today
by gocubs40 on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He has really lost his patience
I wonder if the wandering MLB strikezone has him off kilter. He seems stunned by some of the strike calls lately.
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-0 bottom of the order up the the Stros
Come on Demp!!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else having trouble getting BCB to load, display avatars, etc.?
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
its been that way most of the day..
but at least the threads have been working fine.
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Archie Bell and the Drells
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Come on, Demp. Tighten up on those Stros.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fan cam
is not kind today.
"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 20, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what i was thinking
houston looks rough
by cubs2410 on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not in the least ...eye sores
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuz the roof isn't open. No one is showing any skin.
Of course, now that I think about it, that could be a kindness, given that we’re playing in Houston.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pop out by Blum, 1 down
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe seems like a headcase
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by CubsBall2202 on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They showed him staring down the ump from the dugout before he went to the clubhouse
Then he muttered some curse at him
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by CubsBall2202 on Jul 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would say they are similar in that area
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z has
better style.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
prolly not..
but a 10-4 record will help your case more than a 6-9 record.
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by mkcubs21 on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to know
what Z was yelling to Geo last night.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I daydream about mic'ing up the squad
Lou and umps, no announcers, just let us hear it all uncut
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that would be cool.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love it but I'll bet some FCC regulations would be violated.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh for sure.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
put it on HBO
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
either way atleast he didnt point at the score board!!LOL
by UTCUBS on Jul 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got it going today
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL Bob Brenly.
Saying that Hunter Spence’s legs are so skinny that it looks like rustlers stole his calves.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that made me laugh too
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good one
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else remember hearing in March
that Towles was a ROY candidate, and that there were a few writers who said he would be better than Soto?
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when Jay Bruce was gonna be better than Soto?
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No complete game for Demps today.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this inning shows we aren't seeing a cg today.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
let's all beam win ions over to SD
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I used all of mine
On a Cubs win for today. :)
by jajonez77 on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good choice
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARAM
not having a good run of things.
"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 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel so much better about our team when ARam is swinging a hot bat
maybe he will get it going back in AZ.
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by LAcarl519 on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He seems to be doing the same thing that DLee is doing
Reaching for that low and away slider.
by jajonez77 on Jul 20, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he needs to change his sox?
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a few days ago,
Ron Santo said that if Aram’s hot streak ended, he’d switch his socks. hasn’t happened yet.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, his cold bat is definitely NOT affecting his glove.
Everyone slumps with the bat. Guys who don’t let it affect their defense are the guys you can rely on.
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp is still in!
"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 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be so cool if he got a CG
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I'm good with Marmol pitching an efficient, scoreless ninth.
Dempster getting a complete game gives me memories of Dusty Baker leaving Prior and Wood in.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but he has an excellent pitch count today
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster is a different pitcher than Prior or Wood
From a style stand point.
by jajonez77 on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol is up in the pen.
Howry is NOT.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 20, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Got him! 1 down. Nice pitch.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Astros broadcast text poll
“Will the Astros complete the sweep?”
Results: 66% Yes, 33% No
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by JohnM on Jul 20, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What fools these mortals be!
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 down, K! 101 pitches.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rockin' Ryan
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+100
well Dempster did just get his first home loss, so it is time that his luck on the road turns around.
Let’s score a few in the 9th just to make things a bit easier on the pitching staff (whoever throws in the 9th)
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by LAcarl519 on Jul 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fly out....
cruising….and he’ll probably come out for the 9th with 102 pitches.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp is only at
102-103 pitches. They should let him finish the game.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Lou will let him try.
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great start from Dempster today.
Just what the team needed after the two first inning runs.
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Padres strand two in the 7th.
SD 3
STL 1
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 20, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody see how long the Padre pitcher took to round the bases after his homer?
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! I just watched it...
...running hard until he got to 2nd, then he briskly walked the rest….lol
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stros
will have lee, tejada, wigginton…. Id rather stay with dempster
by cubs2410 on Jul 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that's what'll happen.
But with a quick string if he gets a man on with less than 2 out.
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last time Dempster pitched more innings than he has already this year...
...was 2002. I don’t know that we need to ride him THAT hard.
by cwyers on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless
we get another run then I go with gaudin
by cubs2410 on Jul 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double DeRo!!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRo doubles! da man!
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY Mark!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice start, DeRo!
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by LAcarl519 on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets get DeRo hot for the D-Bags series
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by nji232 on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo is so due for a big hit.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow that woman in the crowd has quite the squeal
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that was Joe Morgan?
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by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 20, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefties gettng it done today
5/11 3 runs 2 rbi
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by californiachicagoan on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
how many ‘off the wall’ hits have been singles or just barely doubles
by JPetey on Jul 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
next overflow is available...
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by LAcarl519 on Jul 20, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Riot,
Were you watching how DeRo held at 2B on a grounder to the left side?
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by DeRoMyHero on Jul 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6-0 wooohooo
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice drive Fonty!!! 6-0
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot continues to confound me
seems so one dimensional but he keeps coming up with BIG hits-I’m starting to understand why Lou seems to like him so much.
by bluekoolaide on Jul 20, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he doesn't have much presence
but he sure wields a big bat
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by Emelie on Jul 20, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Astros fans want to change thier poll answer now?
by UTCUBS on Jul 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great time to tune in
Pat & Ron are in 7th heaven.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Jul 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ray Durham
Ignore if this is old news, but I just saw a ticker that said the Brewers have picked up Ray Durhamd from SF.
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by sweetswinger on Jul 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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