Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Monday 7/21, 8:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2008 10:00 PM CDT
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Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
Yay!!!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
denied
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Thurst...
...on B Howell says a Cubs victory would be just ducky, right Lovey dear?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
nice, start off the clean new thread with a pic
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank god for overflow!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....
.....overflow thread
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
couldnt agree more.... :)
"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 21, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He is looking VERY frustrated at the plate...
Here’s to hoping he knocks it out though!
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Please Randy, throw it right at DLee's bat
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
Bob Just Said
that the Big Unit gets mad when guys bunt off him. My thought is, SFW? Why is bunting off you a reason to get pissed?
Eat More Katsui
Randy Johnson has made a living being pissed off
It’s his standard operating procedure. Get real pissed off and dial it up to an ungodly level.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Seems Like Poor Sportsmanship
“oh, you found a weakness in my game, so I’m going to throw at you”....
Eat More Katsui
Hard to argue with his two decades of dominant results
Randy Johnson once said the biggest compliment I can get from the other team is if they call me a nasty SOB.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Its confirmed that he is an
ugly one.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Sounds Like A Bully
I wouldn’t be afraid of anyone like that. I’d bunt off him and if he wants to go at it then bring it on.
Eat More Katsui
because he is a big lumbering oaf with a bad back
...and probably hates to field the ball
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
I think its one of those things
Where he wants you to beat him and he sees the bunt as maybe less than that. Not saying that I agree. Hell, someone should throw a bunt out there at some point. Theriot? Johnson?
I love it when Cubs fans outnumber home fans
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
We need to get into the Arizona bullpen
Big Unit is too tough and too lucky against a struggling offense.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
that was more line drive
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Lot of line drives...
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I am gonna take a walk next time we are batting so my head doesn't explode
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Lee hit it well but right at him
"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.
man chris young is fast
at least we made the unit throw some pitches that inning
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 21, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
Too bad
Hardens health is more important than a 9 inning game with no hits.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Agreed
"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 21, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait so you rather not have harden?
Who was our last CG shutout? Marquis? I rather have a Harden every time!
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
If it forces him to throw over 100 pitches I will certainly pass
"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 21, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp almost had one.
And now, Harden won’t.
"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 21, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Dont know---but I was at that game last May
leadoff homer by the guess-hack hitter and that was it.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Loney 3-5 w/ 5 rbis in the 5th inning...pretty nice night so far
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Wonder if we could borrow one
"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 21, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure they could
“spare a square”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Crap
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
please, go away
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Think positive!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Shut it off
walk away, and don’t come back.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
game NOT over. we've come from behind SO MANY TIMES this year....
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Jul 21, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right
The game is over. So is the season, for that matter.
Now are you happy?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Forget it
Too many ledge-jumpers on here tonight.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
crud.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
You've got to be KIDDING me!!!!!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
a guy who hits homeruns
off your “ace”.
"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 21, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I like him fine.
but some people are a little too proud of their own voices.
"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 21, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
If By That You Mean
“Harden is Cy Young material and we’ll win the pennant going away” then do NOT lump me in with that group…if such a group even exists.
Eat More Katsui
dont think it's you that he is referring to
"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 21, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Ya I'd rather us have gone out and gotten randy wolf
"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 21, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Excellent 1-2 pitch and this hack hits it out
"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.
it was a little higher than Harden wanted, me thinks
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok I shall return a little later. We just plain suck on the road even when we get great pitching
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
dead tired
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
closer's pitched 3 days in a row
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
does it matter the way we hit on the road
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."
Wish they had cut to Richie after that HR
He was either smirking, or saying “F- You” as the guy crossed the plate, like he did to Vlad earlier this year.
I remember that.
I guess that’s one way to respond.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Well, the good news
is that Randy Johnson won’t be pitching a complete game. Bring on the D-Backs bullpen! They’ve been giving it up a lot lately.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
accepted :)
"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 21, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
He probably could go the distance with his pitch count right now and
our lack of desire to take a pitch or 2
"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 21, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Will Harden be back for the 7th?
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Figures Randy saves his best start for us
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Rich's at 89 pitches
and probably done
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
On TV they said that Lou is pulliing him at no more than 100 pitches
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
they rarely let a starter go back out for 1 batter
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
would be nice to get harden in line for a win this inning
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Gimme A Bat!
I’ll bunt, then steal second and third, then score on a fly ball. Put me in Coach!
Eat More Katsui
key stat is 1 though.
Alright—-3 inning spring now.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
for those watching on tv...
let us know if anyone gets up in the pen
Cotts
"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 21, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for ramirez to wake up form his nap
"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'm guessin' Sweet Lou pulls Harden
Which is a dirty shame he can’t get a win after a high quality performance like that. But the key is to have Harden there in September and October.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
he may very well have given up the game-winning
home run. Get OVER yourself.
"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 21, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
If he deserved the win
he wouldnt have given up a run
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
"deservin's got nothing to do with it..."
anyone?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
If he gives up the game winning homerun it is certainly not his fault
It’s our offenses inability to hit this 100 year old dinosaur
"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 21, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Harden is an ace
The two nutbags above take issue with his addition to the team.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
I highly doubt they would be criticizing any other pitcher on the staff
who could go 6 innings of 1 hit 1 run ball
"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 21, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not criticizing Harden
I’m criticizing the verbal BJ bluemike is attempting to perpatrate.
"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 21, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
how can it be a quality start
IF HE GIVES UP THE GAMEWINNING HOMERUN???
I have no issue with Harden, if he can stay healthy, which is something I hope for, but do not expect.
But he does not walk on water, and he’s not the best pitcher in baseball. The best starting pitchers in baseball go deeper in the games they start.
"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 21, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
A quality start is considered at least 6 innings of 3 runs or less
I’d say he has met that quota perhaps you wouldn’t be as harsh if our offense actually had a pulse
"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 21, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't care
what kind of start it is, as long as it ends with a W.
"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 21, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
HOW IS IT A GAME WINNING HR IF THE GAME ISN'T OVER YET
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
it's not, yet.
and hopefully it won’t be.
"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 21, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
no, I said
it could be.
"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 21, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what you said.
Enough arguing with you. Get off my computer!
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
get off your own computers.
I do, in fact, know what I said.
“he may very well have given up the game-winning homerun”. Scroll up. Read it.
"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 21, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong again. Eureka
I take issue with you. I like the addition—so far.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Oh my kingdom
for an “ignore user” feature. ::Sigh::
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 22, 2008 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
You gotta see that
Harden pitched a gem.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Get over yourself
Having to prove him wrong at every corner… geez the people on this board are rediculous…
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Some guy the other night
broke up a no hitter with his first career homer
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
It's 17" wide and doesn't move
put a shoe on it
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
twss
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN Sportscenter
is reporting Wood going to the DL Sigh—-idiots on the board and on the TV
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
they never let the facts get in the way of the hype
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
you have to admit it's a possibility. he'd be eligible to come back on Sunday.
I could see it happening if Lou can’t decide what position player goes when Sori comes back. That way he doesn’t have to decide until Sunday.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It is
But it is a lie saying that he is on the DL now. Just like calling the basket at Wrigley, “banks boulevard”. But since when did ESPN bother to check their facts?
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Brenley says Aramis isn't tracking the ball into the hitting area
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Needed 10 more feet
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
That's so silly!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
haha ,yeah
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Bahhhhh.....
Warning track power!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
it's Len's fault
he said harden hadn’t given up a hit right after the 5th….and sure enough lead off HR in the 6th!!! arghhhh
first time ive seen you swear
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 21, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Shut off the TV
and walk away slowly …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
If you took your head out of the sand for one second I think you would see that we cleary have a major problem scoring runs on the road
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
it's true. we NEED to figure out how to hit on the road before september
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It might not happen
enough to please some people. I don’t care where they win, so long as they do.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe hire Willie Nelson as a special assistant?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Funny that Randy Johnson has never lost to the Cubs,
and Maddux can’t buy a win against the D-Backs (only 1 win in his entire career against the snakes.)
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
That is weird
some guys just have your number
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Owings is up.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
This stadium is such a loss machine for us
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
are you from the future?
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
And the vultures begin to circle...
“Im not dead yet!”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
yeah beat me to it tonight
"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 21, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
he's gettin lucky
we’ve hit him square, just not catching any breaks
No Argument With You, NJ
but the Bob Gibson and Dave Stewart in me is cringing at that turn of phrase.
Eat More Katsui
Yep
He might be 45 years old, but there is little shame in going down to one of the all-time greatest pitchers in the game.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
he'll be 45 in 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 21, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
you mean in the minor leagues?
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
seriously johnson can still bring it
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 21, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
only against us
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."
Perspective
is a wonderful thing. Too bad so few around here seem to have any.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Please go cry in your pillow.
Save us your pity party.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
hahaha yeah theres still 2 more innings kids.
and they dont have valverde to scream at us, so we can do it
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 21, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Valverde and Tejada deserve to be teammates.
Two of the most annoying players in MLB!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too
but Randy totally shuts us down.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Cubs need this game
Rich Harden has given them a great pitching performance, you don’t want to waste these. All we need is someone to get on base, then get a couple of hits. But, can they do it? Let’s see.
Don't blow it boys!
Especially with marquis pitching tomorrow, who knows how much longer he can keep up his game
"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 21, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
34,626 attendence tonight
"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 21, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
You aren't far off lol
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Get this guy some GD run support!
He is gonna hate this team between blown leads and 0 runs!
Calm down.
all teams can go into an offensive funk
but this is getting a little bothersome….because this is exactly what they did in the playoffs last year. 1 or 2 games fine, but this team cannot continue to go into prolonged offensive funks (by their superstars) and expect to go on to bigger things..
I’m afraind that the old man might throw a complete game tonight.
You know,
I’ve always hated snakes.
Did you hear about a woman in Canada who woke up and a boa constrictor was under her bed!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions
thats what that noise is in the backround... those stupid snakes
"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 21, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
some woman found a python in her washing machine a few days ago...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Couldn't happen to a nicer person!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
If only he had the presence of mind to think “you know, maybe I better cut off the excessive celebration crap”.
Eat More Katsui
is he the houston closer?
"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 21, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
ty
"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 21, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice pitch, Rich, 2 down
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
disagree
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
One more out Richie!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions
Bet this is his last batter.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou being Lou
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
We're the cubs
we have had good luck with these kinds of things.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Cubs have got to start doing better on the road
Part of the answer is to focus on manufacturing runs. With guys like Theriot, Kosuke, DeRosa and Reed Johnson we should be able to do that in games. Surely Lou Piniella understands this.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
I dont care if he strikes out 100 times tomorrow, it is stupid to not have Soriano starting in LF.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
This offense needs to
stop piling 9 runs onto a weak Astros team and save a little for other teams. The streakiness is harsh and very counterproductive.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Feast or famine offense has been trademark Cubs the last decade
That seemed to change with Kosuke. But with him in a nosedive the offense has gone back to being feast or famine. Which is not a good development.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
That's what it seems like
Kosuke is the key to the offense, when hes patient the team is patient, and as of late, thats been the case
"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 21, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
So we can judge this
after four games?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really
Kosuke has slumped a bit for the last month and the offense has been inconsistent at best over that time.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 22, 2008 7:58 AM CDT up reply actions
107 pitches for Harden
"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 21, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
screw Harden
the Cubs need to win for the Cubs. No offense—-but I could care less about the personal accolades
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Outstanding performance once again by ace Rich Harden
Bob Howry coming in does not inspire confidence.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance for the positive thinking!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
unbelievable.
"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 21, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
LOOOOOOOOUUUUUUU!!!!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
Lou doing the moonwalk...hahahah
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
i can't imagine anyone is
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
2 hits
against a feeble old washed up pitcher??
this offense has got to wake up
You do realize he's going to the hall of fame?
There IS a reason for that, no matter his current age.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
at his current age
and by the numbers…...........against good hitters he is now bad
Not a naysayer
but I believe the Brewers will take over the central by weeks end. I watched the game and they play so relaxed, you see the dugout? everyone the whole game is chatting to each other, talking, just being relaxed…. if you look at us, we sit and just stare, we look so tight
I think thats the definition of naysaying
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep!
Naysayer (neigh-seigh-ERR) verb : Brewers will take over the central by weeks end. I watched the game and they play so relaxed, you see the dugout? everyone the whole game is chatting to each other, talking, just being relaxed…. if you look at us, we sit and just stare, we look so tight
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Inclined To Agree
Would hate to think the Cubs are starting to buy into all this “100 Years” codswallop the media is perpetuating.
Eat More Katsui
yeah
at least you’re not naysaying
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
We look fine
I see the Cubs joking around all the time when they are losing….sign of a loose team.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the positive thoughts!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
i thought the same thing the other day,
everyone in the dug out is into the game, cheering each other on…...same with STL…...i dont see that in our dug out right now
geo4mvpgeo4roygeo4everything
certainly possible, I mean they are only two out of we lose 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."
good grief
You do realize the Cubs still have the best record in the NL?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou is hiding AROD and Madonna baby
anyone listening to Mully and Handley today—-that was my text, along with 3 others!!!! I was on this morning in the cab to the airport
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
he had plenty of days to rest
but once in a while is fine.
Haven't had a chance to see the whole game, what's the most he hit on the gun?
Everything I’ve seen from 89-92
I saw 96
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Good Game Rich...
...let’s get 2 and win this for him…
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
great game rich, now lets get some runs!
johnson hasnt looked as good in the last inning or two
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
great outing by King Rich...
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
He'll probably be moved back next start....probably 6 days rest
They talked about it when we acquired him…
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
applause for Harden!!
let’s get him some runs. the man deserves a better fate. one friggin hit!
reminds me of Z’s game against SD last year (also 1-0). Let’s not have that happen again.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Atta boy Rich!
Good non-move Lou. Come on offense let’s give this guy the win. He pitched his guts our for us. DON’T LET HIM DOWN!!!
Don't blow it boys!
Amen brother
Rich Harden pitched like the ace he is. Now lets go manufacture two runs for him.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
That is one mean ass performance.
Wish this offense wasn’t so freakin dead. Not to naysay or anything!
Calm down.
Owings
is in for Randy Johnson.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
I feel some drama coming on...
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
second time you read my mind tonight
"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 21, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
blah..... i didnt mean it like that
"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 21, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
its not their pen
its owings, hes suppose to start tomorrow
Scottsdale.... ;)
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
This is very strange, why are the Dbacks putting owings in?
Is it cause their pen is thin right now?
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 21, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
Not that anyone cares
But Pirates have scored 7 in the 9th innin, capped off by a 3 run inside the park HR. Valverde is out.
He'll Deflect Blame
like the classless jerk he is. Will probably point fingers to the defense, or what the catcher called, etc.
Eat More Katsui
As always, I'm sure he reacted with the utmost class!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmond is going to get a hit here
He’s getting a good look on Owings.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
it's not even worth it anymore.
"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 21, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
whos on deck?
fonty for cedeno? or ward, hoff?
Lead off walk!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions
i do care, in fact, i enjoy valverde losses.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Jul 21, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions
I'll care after the Cubs game
"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 21, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
SNEAK ONE!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Patience IS a virtue!
Let’s make something of this.
Nice start
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
now if the fences were about 10 feet closer imagine the 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 21, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
75th deep fly ball right at the outfielder
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Daryl you need to produce buddy
Right now
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions
This is our chance 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.
Cubs worst case scenio still up by 2
””wonders if the troll realizes that”
"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 21, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
if this is July
I cant imagine september or october
"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 21, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
I can
and I don’t think I want to be anywhere near here then.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
keep talking...
"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 21, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice to see we packed it in for tonight
This offense has no pulse
"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.
Daryl...jeez
3-30 now as a PH this year.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:39 PM CDT reply actions
Makes sense
Ward can hit a home run. He does and it’s 2-1. Makes total sense.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
he's hitting over .250.
"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 21, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He's 3-30 as a PH, the rest is when he's started.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldnt have relied on Ward to hit a homer at that point.
But, oh well I digress.
he was, thank god he didnt put in a pinch runner.....wast a DOME at bat
geo4mvpgeo4roygeo4everything
Still have 3 more outs
Owings can be had, have to be patient.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Perfect word
to describe this evening.
"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 21, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds and Ward...Slow and Slower
Ouch that hurt bad. Let’s hope Bob Howry doesn’t pitch like Bob Howry and that Brandon Lyon is still suffering hangover from the Dodger series.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Owings will pitch another inning
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
OK---I see everyone has lost it
Maybe its time for bed. Goodluck pullng your hair out over 1 game everyone--Advice—its 1 game and it could be worse.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Actually Hammer
it’s 3 out of 4 where they have looked like total ass.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
bring in the little leaguers for an offensive boost
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions
Wow
This is NOT the same team as the first couple of months. Even without Soriano, we should be hitting better than this
I think we are starting to understand that Soriano is very very very important
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
It would be great
to see that again tonight.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
rich must be wondering where the "#1 offense" is
since he came over
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
LOL
apparently this is his 2nd game of his career and he has never been part of a slumping team. To be honest, when the game is frustrating this board is infuriating—-and Im not even watching the game. Maybe tomorrow Ill follow on the DBacks site.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
night hammer.
"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 21, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
REPEAT: It would be nice to score now but
I predict a victory in the ninth and a ND for Harden
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions
I read somewhere
that the Cub pinch hitters have the worst batting average in the league.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions
I'm still confident we can win this.
If you guys remember, Dbacks only have one hit so its not like they are crushing us.
When it ain't your night..
...it ain’t.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 21, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, as Meat Loaf said
...2 out of 3 ain’t bad.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 21, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions
Is this game over?
I thought they still played 9.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
There are games when you KNOW
it just is not going to happen. They can’t win at Financial Instution Park. Never have. Just like here @ Petco/Qualcomm.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 21, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
WE NEED SORIANO BACK
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Offense is devolving to the feast or famine offense of the past
We’ve got to get back to the approach of earlier in the season. It’s not just being patient and taking the walk. It’s also doing the little things like poking the ball the other way, puting on the hit and run, etc.
Right now we are incapable of manufacturing a run. That is doomsday recipe for the postseason when you typically face exceptional pitching.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Four games is enough to judge that
Good Lord, Part II.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It really needed
John Denver. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
The same people who were complaining about Soriano
now are yelling for his return.
I love it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions
I can promise you I have never once complained about Soriano and I never will.
I am also probably the person most vocal about wanting him back.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
heh
"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 21, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
btw a-ram is down to .272
for comparisons sake, fonty is at .276
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
One conclusion???
Aramis Ramirez misses Kosuke batting behind him in the lineup.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
Thats not a bad theory actually. Not to mention Dome has been much better as the 5th hitter
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
why does he still pitch for us?
we have plenty of better arms all over the place and he’s OLD (however, i maintain that we shall WIN THIS GAME GO CUBS!)
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Damn good. He had like 8K's in 6 innings or something his past two outings in Iowa
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotcha - Didn't Understand The "Slow Down"
I thought you were implying he’s still raw and not ready for The Show. Or maybe you were! LOL
Eat More Katsui
Need Howry to keep it right where it is
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I can't wait to be rid of Howry after this year
he’s caused more than his fair share of ulcers
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
the best part is he is a type A free agent
That means two composition picks!
You dont put him in to walk people
Just put it in the zone. If they hit it thats cool. But dont walk someone when you come in. I know that gets Lou all sorts of fired up.
His stats aren't that bad
but he’s one of those pitchers who it always feels like he’s doing worse than his numbers say
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Owings out
Qualls warming up.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Qualls will pitch the 9th
there is a God. We have a good chance.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I will take Tony Clark over Micah anyday....
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Petit
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Yes and beat us
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
What is Bob Melvin doing?
Using his starting pitcher for the next day for just one inning in relief tonight?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
But for just ONE inning?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Well whatever Bob Melvin is doing
is alot better then what Lou is doing.
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..
Crud again.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Howry Has NOTHING
I wouldn’t count on him to be a productive member of the bullpen at all this year.
Eat More Katsui
Howry is just plain awful this year
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
That would be really nice. Somebody needs to make that happen again
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
And some keep saying the Cardinals and Brewers have bad bullpens
Bob Howry is nothing more than a middle reliever. I understand why he is out there tonight, but ugh he is terrible when it counts.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
triple over DeRosa's head
scored the run from first.
"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 21, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
last chance now.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
Such a joke...
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..
Howry you are a joke, pathetic once more
"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.
Wow....Howry hasn't fooled anyone this year.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions
Time to dangle Sean Marshall and Felix Pie for bullpen rental
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
why?
they both suck, according to this college player I hear talk a lot.
"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 21, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
nonononono
Marshall has been good in Relief. We can bring up the Shark or Ascanio… we have options. Wood could have came in there if needed… and we have Eyre about to come back. We will be fine… just need to get rid of those who arnt used, or suck (Howry, Lieber)
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I think its in his contract
he has to allow a minimum of 1 run per appearance
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
well his ERA is 4.75
so it’s 1 run every 2 appearances, which sounds about right
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
i spose
still dont like it
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
sure ain't good
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Dero gave up on that ball
IMO….
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions
he's a 2nd baseman playing RF....
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
I was talking about the triple
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice to see we give up 2 f**ckin hits and cant win my god
"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.
Got to get to Qualls
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I predict Riot single, johnson K, DPDLee
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
good point
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
wow thats dark
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
We've still got outs left!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Right on. this is when chanpionship teams pull out a victory
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 21, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right,
now let’s see if they are capable of coming back in a game like this.
Don't blow it boys!
It certainly can't hurt
"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 21, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
lou needs to explode in teh dugout and
just start throwing the bats in the trash
Lou needs to rip into this team
St Louis and Milwaukee are playing too good for crap performances like this right now.
Qualls all over the place
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
scrappy walk.
now. DON’T TRY TO STEAL.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
not down 2
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
always does
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
We're going to regret given up that run in the bottom of the 8th
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
right, the home run
we don’t regret at all.
"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 21, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
why must you fight with him.
1 run over 7 IP… not bad at all. 1 run in 1 inning… not good
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
He just has
the second most amazing capability for self-delusion of anyone I’ve ever seen.
"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 21, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Cotts should have brought in to face Drew
"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 21, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
For those of you who don't believe in Theriots intangibles....
He just took a walk in the 8th inning when he’s riding a 13 game hitting streak. That’s selfless playing I think.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 21, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions
infield hit!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
i love how its always more cubs fans at chase
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
DP ball, got a gift
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions
Dejavu!!!
Same thing happened yesterday. The D-Backs botched a DP ball which led to the blow save!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 21, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions
that was error recorded
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 21, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
uh oh
It was a douple play ball, luckily beat it….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 21, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions
Here we go!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
i dont like ARAM right now, not good
If this was prison I would shank you.
by brownbuddha on Jul 21, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
crap
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
**Breaking News on new Cubs owners**
Apparently Randy Johnson was the high bidder…..
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Derrek Lee = Cub killer
"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.
ok - despite being the naysayer that you are....
I have to admit – that’s funny.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Add another one
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
FUCK! JESUS DLEE!
pardon my french
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
D LEE
grounds into his 54th DP of the year
Cubs r GOOD!!!
1!!!!!!
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..
WHAT IS WITH LEE?!?!?!
He looks positively sickly in some of these at bats recently.
Eat More Katsui
Derrek Double Play Ball strikes again
He’s turning into Fred “I slept at Wrigley for 2 years” McGriff.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
you must be f'ing kidding me.....
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
that's it.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
I am tired of tipping my Cap
to “good’ pitchers lately. At some point, our awesome offense has to be able to plate some runs against these guys.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
That was a pathetic effort from the offense. Rich Harden should punch each of them in the face
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Good job cubs
way to play like the team weve known for so many years
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..
not normally a negative nelly
but that is the feeling 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 21, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Now lunch time....
See you guys in next game…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 21, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
really pisses me off
two things: howry screwing up and making it a two-run deficit instead of a much simpler 1
AND
DLee hitting into double plays (he should be throwing his stuff down)
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
what a terrible offensive performance
i expect more…..but i dont think THEY are expecting more right now…..I really dont get that feel from them at all
geo4mvpgeo4roygeo4everything
yeah. You get the month of october off.
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess all the positive energy from you guys didnt help
Good night again.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Cubs Offense
no worries with Aram up? Do you realize that he is ofer the second half.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
You kiss your mother with that mouth?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I had hopes that just this once, this year
but I’m seeing the same old Cubs. This isn’t an organization of miracle finishes but bitter dissapointments. Seriously though, this team is falling
go find another one to root for then.
"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 21, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have to make you.
eventually, you’ll either go away, or wise up.
"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 21, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I expect
to win.
I know we won’t win every game. But I expect to win.
"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 21, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Or, Root For The Cubs AND Another One
Sort of what I do with the Red Sox, just in case the Cubs fall short. Although it didn’t help very much this past weekend! LOL
Eat More Katsui
Why should he?
you mean to tell us you never, ever have gotten angry and depressed about any team you have rooted for?
Don't blow it boys!
um, actually
no. I expect to win. I get dissapointed, but I still expect to win.
"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 21, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Expectations are great....
NEVER EVER meeting them makes some of us upset. Especially when you live in St. Louis and you have to be reminded of FAILURE constantly. Those of us who are frustrated have every right to be frustrated. We live with it. It is earned. We don’t (at least I don’t) chase down perpetually optimistic comments (and commenters) and harass them for their posts. Why do you time share buyers consistently berate any comment made out of frustration (appropriate ones mind you)? Just state your optimistic takes and stop rebutting frustration and branding people as “Naysayers” or “trolls”
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Well put
I, for one, use this board as a place to vent since I live in Brewer country. I obviously still love the Cubs pr I wouldn’t be here.
It’s typically the same people with the same rebuttals.
well, leave out the profanity and you got yourself a deal
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
You're not referring to me there...
but the original post I guess. I can understand that. However…I do see plenty of “celebratory” profanity (even the use of the F bomb) in positive instances and no one chastises them. Just saying , why should it matter if it is used to express both joy and frustration? Profanity is still profanity.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
well, I would argue that "intent" plays a role here as well, but overall, I agree with you.
I understand profanity escaping from the mouth in the heat of the moment, but it takes a little time and a bit of effort to actually type profanity, even if it’s only the garden variety four letter kind. And then you still have to hit the post key.
The psychology/sociology of the posters here (including myself) continue to fascinate me. There is a thesis just waiting to be written here….
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Thanks...I guess....
I have been reading this site forever, but I never take the time to comment. This game (both Harden games….the poor dude) have been too frustrating to take silently. My wife is getting tired of me going to sleep angry (sadly, these losses really wear on me in this darn town), and I thought that more people would be frustrated than just me. Therefore, I can wash my mind clean in the open community of like-minded people. I so rarely get to talk with Cub fans in real life, so this just has to suffice. Most people in St. Louis get to hang with their cronies at the bar and be frustrated about tonights game. I doubt that a table of optimistic types (though…that is mostly what they all are here) sits down at the frustration table and starts judging their “fanhood”.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
ramble ramble ramble
sorry….like tonight’s loss, this dichotomy on here bothers me. Live and let live.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
It was a compliment :)
but, you know what, I have looked at other fansite baseball blogs and they don’t have the site bullies, as I call them, over there like we have over here. I think it’s because there are a number of fans who honestly believe that if we all think positive, say only positive things no matter what, that the “curse” will be over.
Sorry, but I am not superstitious.
Don't blow it boys!
I know it was....
I just don’t take compliments well :)
Also, I think you may be on to something about the sunshine squad. I will be critical in my analysis in every game. And critical is not a negative term. I will love the wins, and look closely at them to see how/where they were acheived and I will do the same for the losses. As fans, we can watch games like sheep, or we can peel the layers off and look into the critical moments/decisions that created victory or found defeat.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Yup,
me too. But, remember, the “suzy sunshine squad” will be down on us in a heartbeat. I have taken the habit of ignoring them. Unless they get nasty, then I get mad. Like you, I am getting a little tired of it.
Don't blow it boys!
Oh, one more thing,
I too am a coach. Coach basketball and football. I guess that’s part of the reason why we hate losing so much.
Don't blow it boys!
Well, I feel a little better now....
Hopefully they can win some dang games on this trip and take advantage of the brewcrew and the deadbirds beating up on one another for four games.
See you next time…
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Our "best" hitters are pissing me off-these guys are not getting it done
and need to be called out for it
Nice to see this team has no pulse
And that our 3 hitter has the power of a 7 year old
"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.
A 7 year old girl.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???
tough one tonight
the bats are really cold. a big strike zone didn’t help.
we gotta find a way to score runs. ugh.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
If Lou had any balls
He would of had he should have pinch hit for lee with Hoffpauir
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
I would say
bench Lee and Aram but we have no one else on this team. These guys NEED to start hitting!
Well, this proves one thing,
the Cubs have definitely regressed in the past few weeks. They are no where near what they were. They are playing like “lovable losers.”
Don't blow it boys!
DLee
That guy is the opposite of clutch. Unreal.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???
THIS TEAM NEEDS A PULSE
JESUS CHRIST
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..
Lee and Ramirez make what 130 million combined, and they amount to two weak grounders
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
0-8 today, 6 LOB
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
13-0 lifetime against us
unreal
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I really felt that this was their shot to get him
Completely different team than he’s face in the past. Same result
lol, but also BOO
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, I've got 11:45pm in the "kcjones shows up and shits everywhere" pool
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
LOL
I think he sits at the bar all night, gets shitfaced, then comes on here….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
To think Hardens no hitter was borken up by a guys first career homer
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Come on
Are you telling me that some of the things you’ve seen happen in Cub games you’ve seen elsewhere? Even Lou has used the term “Cubbie Occurence”.
Yes, I've seen them happen.
You need to watch other teams play more often. The Cubs aren’t the only ones who lose in weird, horrible ways. The game of baseball is designed to break your heart. It has nothing to do with the Cubs. And don’t take Lou’s use of “Cubbie Occurrence” to heart. He was only joking.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
Doesn't seem like the game of baseball is breaking the Marlins' fans hearts
and they’ve only been in the league like fifteen years. Even the White Sox got theirs
ok guys
the “cold bats” scored 9 runs YESTERDAY – tonight they sucked, and rich should castrate somebody for having two amazing starts= an 0-1 record as a cubbie. but this team is still going to dominate the second half, i promise, mark these words, la la la, the cubs will dominate
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
As Mr Lifeson would say
Yes
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
i know...
its hard to stay positive but i’m used to it
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Where the hell is Hoffpauir????
No Clutch Hitting on this team. DLee is pathetic when it matters this season. Aram has dissappeared in the second half (hell, I think a body double returned from the Dominican). Soto appears tired. KFu is flailing at anything and spinning out. DeRo hasn’t been anyone’s HeRo lately. This team needs Soriano badly, and maybe Hoff can spell DLee a while. I can’t believe that I am supporting either of those options….but here I am supporting them….
DAMN
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
the second half
is only four games old. Let’s not sit in our cars in the garage quite yet.
And what makes you think Hoff is clutch? Nothing indicates that.
"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 21, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't say that....however...
I am pretty damn sure DLee isn’t in the zip code of Clutchtown this year. Also, I know that he is a first baseman, but I will take his D in left field (or right field hell) to get a bat in this lineup that might wake some people up. These guys are all taking a nap right now….against poor competition.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
ok, but
I didn’t see Hoff’s bat wake anyone up when he was with the bigs earlier.
"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 21, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Uhhhh
I will take a .400 avg with no consistent play time (with a .438 OBP) in my lineup. I sure will right now with most of the team batting below .200 after the break against pitchers with an ERA that average over 4.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
It is becoming clear this team played over its head the first 3 months of the season
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 certainly don't agree with that
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 21, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
don't mean to say we aren't a good team, but just not what we showed during that period of the season
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."
not at all.
"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 21, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Sadly we are evolving into the 2007 brewers
Dominant at home, pathetic on the road, lousy bullpen, overall a recipe for disaster
"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.
Yep, hang it up, guys
This season is going down the tubes. Four games into the second half and people are throwing in the towel.
What a bunch of morons. Find another team that suits your fancy.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 21, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop responding in this matter...Geez
Make your own super optimistic posts without replying to other’s legimate concerns with name calling. Seriously, you would think that so many of you have such a memory loss. We are all cub fans, some of us are angsty. With good reason. As long as it isn’t inflammatory, let it be.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Exactly tapdeer,
I played basketball in High School, and we had a pretty good team. Every loss was frustrating and when we went back to the locker to say we were a little ticked off is putting it mildly! No winning team, or fan, takes losing easy. Losers take losses easy, not winners. We’ve got a good baseball team here, therefore, these kinds of efforts are unacceptable. And when they lose like this, expect to hear a lot of pissed off people. We’re getting used to winning, and as a Cub fan for 44 years, it feels good!
Don't blow it boys!
Man....I couldn't agree more....
As a former athelete, and current coach, who is/was used to winning, losses hurt. Without going to far down, you need to reflect so that you remember why you need to perform better next time. Not saying that the cubs aren’t trying of course (that would be crazy), but without being able to go out there and play ourselves, we have to find ways to get negativity out of our system so that we can enjoy them the next time they play….and hopefully win (or at least entertain…which they did not do tonight!).
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Here's an idea.
Why don’t you two start your own site where you and others like you can share your misery? A little frustration is fine but to bitch and moan over and over and over is what most of us on here hate.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Why don't you start your own site,
we have just as much a right to our opinion as you. Unless, you want to get Al to ban everybody but you and your pals, get used to us commenting.
Don't blow it boys!
We were here first
and Al has said he doesn’t like all the negative crap either. You will have to get use to us calling you out when you complain time and time again.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Why shouldn't we complain....
Never going to win when scoring 0 runs….
Offensive proiduction since break…
1,1,9,0
BAD TREND
The best defense is a good offense
No, buddy
There’s nothing super-optimistic about my posts. They’re realistic. Maybe they look super-optimistic because so many others are super-pessimistic.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 22, 2008 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions
No, what you are
is a site bully. All you do is chase down anybody who has a contrary view to yours. The only “super” around here is your neurotic need to have all of us fall in line. Sorry, but I don’t bully easily.
Don't blow it boys!
Well, bully for you
And if we’re talking neuroses here, I have a very, very long list of posters who fit that description.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 22, 2008 2:21 AM CDT up reply actions
That would be an intersting post....
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 22, 2008 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions
We are poor on the road
and reall poor in domes.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Ah, well.
Bitterly disappointing loss. I’m gonna go all voodoo here and chalk it up to the Big Unit’s evil mojo. Some things are just meant to be. And Randy Johnson beating the Cubs is one of them. On the bright side, he can’t play forever, folks.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
4-12 last 16 games on the road...time for someone to say something about how
pathetic that is to their faces. Time for someone (Lou) to call out the team and challenge some manhood.
All those All Stars
Absolutely awful….again. These approaches HAVE to improve or this second half is going to be the longest in Cubs history. This is beyond ridiculous. Lee and Ramirez are killing this team….again. They need Soriano back immediately, and need him to immediately produce, or this thing could get much, much uglier.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
It's a measure of how bad Lee and Aram are sucking
that we’re praying for Soriano. Get ready for tons of futile swings at 58-foot curveballs and the occasional home run.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???
Of course....that means that the brewers win tho
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I was at that game....
Sadly both of those teams seem to have more life in them at the current time. They are licking their chops….
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Got to get a win tomorrow night
If we can grab one tomorrow, I think we can take 2 of 3.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Need Another Bat
whether it’s Soriano or a revitalized Dome or Lee or an OBP machine available at the deadline. Starting pitching seems to be fine on the road, so it must be the hitting that is suffering away from Wrigley.
More consistent attack = better road record
Eat More Katsui
It's Mostly A Veteran Offense
so it’s not like these guys have been necessarily been doing it with smoke and mirrors. To me it’s the injury to Soriano and Dome’s sharp skid that are the main culprits. We’re getting Soriano back this week, so let’s hope Dome can change his stance or take more BP or choke up on the bat or do whatever it takes to start hitting again!
Eat More Katsui
Want to see a happy sight everyone?
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
Hoping For a 4-Game Lead
heading into Milwaukee next Monday. That way if the worst occurs then we come home no worse than tied for first.
Eat More Katsui
+1
I’ll take that..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully...
We get over our can’t beat Florida issue too…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, they have a lot of games at home in August
But they have a lot of games on the road in September. I refuse to believe that this team can’t play on the road.
I don’t know why the offense is so terrible on the road. Maybe it is just dumb luck that they hit all of their bumpy streaks on the road and their hot streaks at home.
This team is too good to suck this bad on the road. You hope it does not become mental with them…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you're right
that they’ll find a way to get it done on the road. August provides us an opportunity to pad a nice lead in the division. Let’s worry about September in September. We are still in first place, and until tonight, we had the biggest division lead outside the AL West. Life boldly marches on…
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
Well...
We have had 4 good to great pitching performance coming out of the break and have 1 win to show for it. The law of averages tells me we are due for a clunker from the mound. Which probably means we put 6 to 7 runs on the board tomorrow and still lose. I love this game…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions
OT
Bears-Urlacher agree to terms…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Can he play fullback
So that when Lovie puts Hester under center to start running the option play he can have a lead blocker…
I hope I am wrong but I am expecting a not so good season from the bears this year. I expect a lot of low scoring losses…but we shall see. Have to play the games.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 21, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Worry Not, For
you guys will still finish ahead of the Lions.
FI-RE MIL-LEN (clap clap clap-clap-clap)
Eat More Katsui
Can't believe he's still there...
What’s their record under his watch? Has to be one of the worst in football.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 21, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Old Man Ford Is Senile
It’s like the Blackhawks – we’re sadly going to have to wait for the owner to die until the club improves.
Eat More Katsui
Wow...just looked up the Lion's record since Millen took over...
31-81….That’s sickening….and he’s the 2nd highest paid GM in all of football.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
eh... it's nothing that taking another wide receiver in the draft wouldn't cure... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
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