Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Monday 7/21, 8:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2008 5:30 PM CDT
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Once again, the box above fails to take into account the domed stadium. It may be 95 outside, but there's no doubt that Bank Holding Company Stadium's roof will be closed tonight.
I received an email from a company called FirstDibz (and I'm not linking them) asking me to promote their idea on this site. I didn't want to do it, but now it's made the front page of the Tribune, so I figured I'd chime in. The basic idea is, you pay them for the "rights" to buy someone's World Series tickets. This, presumably, saves you $ over paying a broker. But here's where the scheme, I think, falls apart:
Should the seller fail to deliver, FirstDibz will make good with similar tickets for the buyer while charging "market value"—likely the huge markups the buyer is avoiding by buying early—to the seller's credit card.
This is exactly the problem. How many people who have access to Cubs WS tickets -- WHEN they finally make it -- are going to want to sell them? Sure, there could be big $ made, but wouldn't you want to go? I know I will. I have a feeling FirstDibz is going to be out quite a bit of money WHEN the Cubs finally do make it.
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Note, the above stat line, from SBN's data provider, shows only Harden's record with the Cubs. The box above that I provide myself shows his combined record. I've asked for the data provider to give us combined stats, but don't know if or when this will happen.
I love doing this stuff. You see "Randy Johnson" in the opposing pitcher box and get afraid, very afraid. I am here to remind you that Randy Johnson is six weeks away from his 45th birthday, and among his teammates his September callup year was Graig Nettles, who is 64 years old and made his major league debut in 1967. And if you think this is a stretch just because they both played for the Expos in 1988, let me point out that in Johnson's fourth major league start on October 1, 1988, Nettles pinch-hit for Johnson, the last appearance of Nettles' career.
Anyway, the last time the Unit faced the Cubs was April 26, 2004, more than four years and probably more than four MPH on his fastball ago, and though he did shut the Cubs out for seven innings and struck out 10 that day, he's not that pitcher any more. (Check the box score -- of the two hits the Cubs had that day off Johnson, one was by Carlos Zambrano.) This year, Johnson has his highest WHIP since 1992 and has already allowed 15 HR.
Rich Harden hasn't pitched in nine days. Hopefully that means his arm is well-rested. He has never faced the Diamondbacks, and has only faced two of their current players (Orlando Hudson, 2-for-8, and Tony Clark, 1-for-3) in his time in the AL.
Today's game is on CSN Chicago, FSN Arizona (which carries ALL the D'backs games) and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
It's a late one tonight. The first pitch thread will be up at 8:30 pm CT and the overflow comment threads will post at 10 pm and 11 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Johnson goes to 12-1 vs. the Cubs
LIGHT EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
damnit hammer
you just made me the one with the hairy chest
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 21, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
you could take the treasure chest instead
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
haha Ill go for that
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 21, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
he lives!
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 21, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
And HE
is on a business trip so can do whatever he wants on his laptob--unlike the evil empire thatis my job. Not a bad job-JUST EVIL
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
So you will
be joining us tonight I hope?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Me or Hammer?
I won’t be around much… the game thread is what makes my gameday audio lag behind so far. And as fun as having everyone know the future is, I’d rather keep up. :-)
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
should be until I the middle innings
I dont have Comcast here in NC—-so I can only take so much PC time.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
First is the worst
Second is the best third is the one with the….. you know the rest!
Just kidding just kidding! WOW we have 3 more hours for game time huh
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 21, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Here You Me My Friend (get it.. Jimmy Eat World)
I did the same thing…. not second although I said 2nd was the best… arf
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 21, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
PREDICTIONS FOR HARDENS DAY:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.1
EARNED RUNS: 2
HITS: 5
STRIKEOUTS: 9
WALKS: 1
W/L/NO DECISION: W
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 21, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed
But its not my prediction, but I sure hope he can go longer… I feel like we are going to baby him a little bit since he is so vulnerable to injury, although I disagree
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 21, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing bothers me more than a starter who can't make it at least six innings if he is pitching well.
15 pitches an inning is enough to get you thru 6 innings with 90 pitches. Used to kill me when Kerry had over 100 pitches after the fifth.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
why exactly did 100 pitches become the
holy grail of pitch counts? “oh noes!”
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 21, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
When they were afraid of Harden getting hurt, not to mention things get dicey for most pitchers after about 100-110 pitches
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Oh w/ Harden I get it
its just the whole “oh no he’s got a 100 pitches already” thing.
How stressful the pitches have been matters more than if they’re over 100, IMHO.
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 21, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
But he has only had 8 days rest
Asking for six innings might be a lot
( just kidding)
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 21, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone see any chance of the Wonder Hamster in the line-up vs. Johnson?
He’s on fire and that often superseeds the lefty righty play.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cheshire Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
That'd be a fun matchup.
Johnson’s what, about three feet taller than him?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
close enough
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 21, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
What's the Point?
Seriously. This game is almost 3 hours away. At the rate of posted fanpost’s around here, this will be off the main page in 45 minutes. Let’s discuss what the ACTUAL pitching matchups will be RIGHT NOW. Speculating on the projected matchups for a game over 180 minutes away seems very silly to me.
My .02
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
I couldnt think a way to rub it in. You have done well.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I think i'm missing something
do what?
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 21, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone posted projected matchups against the Brewers next week
and the first replies were a bit snarky.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah.
Thanks, Badger.
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 21, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Snaaaaaake!
Snaaaaaake… Snaaaaake….
badgerbadgerbadgberbadgerbadger
mushroom mushroom!
"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 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
So, I can't post the WS matchups yet?
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 34-24 (.586)
Edmonds with Cubs: .270 / .369 / .569 10 HR 30 RBI
lol!
"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 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Push bunt the ball up the firstbase line...
throw in a juke move and run through his legs. Base hit!
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cheshire Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Brewers vs. Cardnials
Do you root for a split?
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 21, 2008 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
yeah
a few bullpen exhausting ones work for me.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 21, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
How about a few HBP's that end in fights and suspensions
Oh wait…
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
well. TLR is managing against Yost
I’m sure he’ll find away to trick Yost into doing something stupid.
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 21, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be what I was thinking of.
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, his suspension is a plus for the Brewers......
Yost missing? Man, that is a catastrophe for the Cubs. Someone with a brain then takes over the team…....
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
tough call.....
on one hand the brewers are built for the long haul, on the other hand the cardinals always seem to “find a way”
so yah split is a good call
Yes and No
I want a split though with a sweep in AZ.
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jul 21, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Split.
The Cubs need to take two of three vs. the D’bags.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Fail
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
wow.
you’re off to an early failing start…
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 21, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta get the failures out of the way now
Because I’ve got a softball game soon and won’t get the same abuse. It wil be live, in person abuse!
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
have a good game!
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 21, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano?
Yes, no, maybe so?
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
what about him?
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 21, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He left the AM game after 3 ABs
and there was speculation that he’s be in the lineup tonight
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you do that?
Play two professional games in one day…for two different teams? I’m so confused…whew/sigh/gasp.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Deion Sanders did it...
why can’t Soriano?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry SWL
YOURE WRONG, there has never been a 2-sport athlete. Sigh.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Pretty sure Bo...
...will disagree with that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLGADNEeb50&feature=related
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I dunno
But what does “he’s be” mean? Sheesh….the preview key is my friend . . .
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 21, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully...
He’s be in the lineup tonight
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
ah thunk it be a gud idee tu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a chance he'll be back tonight...
They are set to evaluate him before the game tonight. If he’s ready, it doesn’t make much sense to stick him at AAA, (in Tucson), when he can just join the big club, and cut his teeth vs. ML pitching beginning tonight.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm less worried about him batting
I want him to get some solid game action in the OF so that I don’t have to listen to Cubdom lose its mind if he misplays another ball like he did in STL.
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 21, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He's been taking fielding for 3-4 days now.
He should be alright. Some segments of the fan base are always going to be “worry warts” to use an old phrase. Just like when I waited tables, I realized that some people go out to eat, some people go out to complain…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah.
i just was remembering when he came off in STL and everyone lost their minds that he hadn’t had a rehab ass’t.
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 21, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
So some people will complain...
Oh well… I mean I don’t mean to be cavalier, but Soriano is going to make defensive mistakes that even a half season in the minors wouldn’t stop.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he's that bad in the OF
He’s no Griffey in his prime, but you could definitely do worse.
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 21, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right...
He’s not that bad… Just takes funky routes to fly balls. We could do worse, we could have Adam Dunn in LF. Now that’s scary!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunn is an adventure in the OF
but man, can he hit.
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 21, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
So can Sori also hit......but, in the OF, Dunn makes Sori look like Willie Mays!!!
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
DeRo isn’t exactly a gold-glover out there either. How much worse would Sori be?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Old Randy Johnson =
Perfect toothcutter for Sori.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Arizona games are blacked out here in NM
and no one in the State carries the DBack’s games….So, has anyone seen Johnson pitch this year?
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
He has been uneven but very effective at times and he does not seem to care if he throws
120 pitches. Do not underestimate him. The Cubs SHOULD get to him but you never know
Their bullpen is fun though.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 21, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
He still got that nasty slider?
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He will misplay balls, that's what he does
But the offensive trade-off has been there since day one
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cheshire Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Exactly. Soriano is what he is-argueably our best/second best player when healthy.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
And then he K's
and everyone loses their minds…
I just hope this stretch w/o him has made everyone realize how valuable having that power in the leadoff spot is.
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 21, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the point has been proven. Think of the times where Theriot or Dome or Reed Johnson come up with men on and two out.
NOT A KNOCK ON THERIOT. Those guys aren’t gonna consistently drive in those runners at the same rate as Soriano would.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Agreed.
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 21, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Case in point...
Riot has bee red-hot lately (both before and after the ASB), but the offense has been lethargic except for the 9th yesterday. Riot simply cannot carry a team. (Neither can DeRo or RJ.) That’s not a knock on Riot - he is doing what he is capable of doing - but the facts of MLB demonstrate why Sori and Ramy are paid what they are paid… because they can carry a team on their back for a week.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
It won't.
It’s maddening sometimes to see the stuff he swings at, even that I’ll agree with. It’s almost as bad as seeing Sosa chop away like he’s a lumberjack again.
But what needs to stop, however, is the people who nag about it on this blog. That gets a little irritating sometimes.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
OH, anyone that thinks Soriano is just an extra piece....
(MDBNIU comes to mind here) is sadly mistaken. So, the same anti-Sori’s will scream when he flails at the slider, much the same way DLee has been for the last 6 weeks or so….
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Randy Johnson is one hot piece of aisss
Ladies, be warned of his devilish good looks, and rapist wit.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
My girlfriend just got a shiz tsu
and he looks like Randy.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Just one woman's opinion...
His cuteness level is only very slightly higher than that of Ron Karkovice.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I think you mean
“rapier wit”, no?
"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 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori needs to come back hot or at least luke-warm though...
A Ram’s been taking at bats like he’s late for a bus or a meeting. One of those two big boppers need to execute so these guys can get back on a roll
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cheshire Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
FYI: the reply button is your friend
especially in the game threads. It helps w/ the flow. :-)
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 21, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
If that was for me...thanks. new to the board and energetic!
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cheshire Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Welcome to the fun house.
:-) Go Cubs.
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 21, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
How did Soriano do today in his 3 ABs?
Steve Phillips on his computer use as Mets GM, "I played solitaire on my computer in my office."
Flyout, K, walk
From here.
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 21, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a sight we shall all see again soon...
Looks good, doesn’t it?
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
I've missed him a lot.
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 21, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
A much needed vision for our Cubs!!!!
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's do this Cubs!!!!
CTL just showed video of Sori playing today. He can’t get back soon enough for me.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
cards take 2-0 lead
bot 1st, 2 out. runner on 2nd.
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 21, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
As long as we do our job and win, how about one team just sweeps the other this week.
That way it becomes a two team race for a while.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Agreed.
I just figured I’d update anyone curious not watching it on ESPN.
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 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
How about the Cubs take two of three from the D'Bags...
And the Brews and Dirty Birds split.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Even better
Cards take at least three, then next week we do the same. Then Ned Yost gets fired and I laugh my ass off!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
That's a winner winner, chicken dinner!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be party time, eh?
However, the Brewers would then hire someone who could manage and we would be in deep!!!
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
They'd probably hire Scrap Iron back...
and he’s dumber than a box of rocks. Helluva player, dumb as hell.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Scrap Iron?
huh?
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 21, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I just peed a little from the laughing...
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
::is confused::
what does he have to do w/ scrap iron?
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 21, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Phil Garner's nickname as a player was...
“Scrap Iron”. He used to manage the Brewers before Yost. He recently managed the Astros, until they replaced him with Cecil Cooper. Some people think he’s smart, but really he’s dumb as a box of rocks.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Learn something new every day
I recognized the name b/c of the Astros… but never heard of “Scrap Iron” before…
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 21, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
They both remind me of Jethro Tull....
and their “Thick as a Brick”......
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
updates from wittenmyers twitter;
- Soriano back from rookie-ball rehab game. 3 ABs, no pain. Expects one more game for Iowa in Tucson but says ready today if wanted. 11 minutes ago
- Soriano not in lineup tonight. So far. Stay tuned. 22 minutes ago
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 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions
Can you post that link kiddo?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
from
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/index.html
along the border on the right hand side
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 21, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
no problem
:-)
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 21, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
So far. Hmmm. I think I have just convinced myself of his return in my own head
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
3. Soriano...
Ties up Lou, inserts himself into lineup (will manage also).
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought we fired
Dusty.
"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 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to be a party-pooper...
but I’m tempering my expectations when Soriano does come back.
Just Sayin’
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not expecting him to come back on fire
I’m just looking forward to seeing him on the field again.
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 21, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Even with rehab
I think it will take him a while to get back to his play before he was injured.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
That is wise, but until then we've got...
this guy!!!!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
it wouldn't hurt to have him play some outfield in Iowa too
need I remind everyone of that first week in LF? it wasn’t pretty.
We miss his bat, but he needs to see some live balls in LF before he returns too.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Geez. 2 hours until game time
what a weird start time.
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 21, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
What ever the outcome of the Cards/Brewers series...
we’ve got some snakes to punch in the face.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
what movie is that from?
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 21, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
25 BCB Points to the poster with the correct answer...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
12.5 BCB Points to you sir...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
12.5 BCB Points to you sir...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
to be honest I dont really care
as long as the cubs can keep winning
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
4 straight extra inning bullpen killing games
coupled w/ a cubs sweep of the dbags.
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 21, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The best possible outcome.
I like the way you go for the throat…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
She's ruthless.
Pain for the enemies of the Cubs. Complete victory for the Cubs. No wishy washy.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 21, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
hehe
Jimmy says I’m ruthless. Cocknfire calls me feisty.
:-) Nice know how people see you.
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 21, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
feisty is good adj.
"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 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
split
they each win two 18 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 21, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It doesn't matter as long as we get 3 in Arizona......
It is all good, if we take 3….IF Cards – Brewers split, they each have 2 more losses…If one team kicks the other 3 of 4, or sweeps, we only have one team close behind us….
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Cardinals strand 2
score still 2-0 cards. End 2nd
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 21, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions
I want the Brewers far away
they scare me more than the cards
Nice to see TLR pulling the same tricks on someone else
The whole frozen pitcher, constant pickoff attempts on 1B…
i thought they were trying to speed up the games???
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 21, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
Goodnight ya'll...
Time to go home and feed the girls. See ya here tomorrow after the Cubs win tonight.
Jimmyeatworld
bye jimmy!
have a good night!
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 21, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Why anyone throws Ankeil anything other than
a fastball is beyond me. he looks completely overmatched.
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 21, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
It's my wallpaper now, Louie..
Great job!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 21, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
it's evocative
of the old bear sigil from the… 70s? I think.
"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 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
looky looky!
AWESOME.
"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 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Dinner time
back later!
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 21, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
Gameday Preview still showing Hoffpauir up
and no sign of Sori.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 21, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions
did anybody else see the scroll
regarding the cubs being fined for something regarding the draft?
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
read the end
something about cashner I believe, cubs didnt sign some papers before he played or something… didnt get to read all of it
Cashner hasn't played yet
According to Arizona phil over at cub reporter
The Fonz says
“If they want me to play tonight, I’ll play tonight. If they want me to do one more game of rehab, I’ll do that. It depends on what the team wants. It’s their decision, not my decision.”
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
Missing him for the last month or so
has made really miss him.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Cubs.com
Still can’t get too excited because they’re still talking about him playing at AAA tomorrow, but man do I hope Lou let’s his lovechild play.
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Read in between the lines...
“I want to play tonight, TONIGHT! They want me to do one more game of rehab, it’s my decision”
Let the man play!
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
what's this?
he’s doing what the team wants?
Guess-acquiescing helpful hacker!
"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 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineups
Cubs
Theriot, SS
Johnson, LF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Soto, C
DeRosa, RF
Edmonds, CF
Cedeno, 2B
Harden, P
D-Backs
Drew, SS
Jackson, LF
Hudson, 2B
Tracy, 1B
Reynolds, 3B
Young, CF
Snyder, C
Romero, RF
Johnson, P
No Soriano.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
Heartbreak for me, I guess Soriano watch will continue tomorrow
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
It's possible, but I don't think so
because if they’re not starting him it’s pretty obvious they want him to play AAA tomorrow and he I don’t think he could play tonight and then get sent down tomorrow to get called up again
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 21, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping they would give him the morning game again so tomorrows game would be a possibilty.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I like that.
Dome’s swing looked better yesterday. No need to mess that up by having him face Johnson.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Reed Johnson
hits Randy Johnson pretty well in limited appearances – 5-for-12, 2 RBI, 4 HBP (he stands in against that slider)
no Fontenot?
"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 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
please use the reply button
its way easier to follow! :-)
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 21, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
FirstDibtz is worse than you think.
I think you are understating how insidious they are. They are basically encouraging a season ticket holder to bet AGAINST the Cubs making the post season and especially the World Series. You get to KEEP the fee if they do NOT make it. I think the most disturbing thing in the article is the claim that the company “verifies” the legitimacy of the tickets WITH THE CUBS ticket office by checking your season ticket #. I would be STUNNED if the Cubs ticket office did this,not only would it violate their exclusive deal with stubhub, it would I honestly believe go against their genuine attempts to curb that kind of thing.
Needless to say there is no amount of money that would get me to sell the “rights” to my tickets. I admit I have considered selling my 2nd ticket ( I have no obligations to anyone) for a post season game to cover my heavy expenses but I have waited my whole life to see the Cubs in a World Series and I won’t sell that. I recently told a co-worker that my tickets would likely be worth several thousand each if the Cubs were in a World Series and he thought I was NUTS if I did not sell but being Nuts is the definition of die-hard Cubs fan.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
I agree, and...
... that’s why I didn’t give them a link, either when they first emailed me or today. I only posted this because it was on the front page of the Tribune today.
I doubt there are going to be many people selling WS tickets WHEN the Cubs make it, and that’ll put this company’s clients out several thousand dollars each if they want to go.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
From BP:
theguag (Louisville): Are the Cubs buyers or sellers in the SS trade market – or both? Do either Cedeno or Theriot have much trade value?
Will Carroll: I haven’t heard them in the market, but it’s certainly the glaring hole. I think they have some value in a package, but on their own won’t return much.
Ok, I just fear where this is headed. Also I disagree with Mr. Carroll on this one
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Nooo
We do not need to turn this in to a Theriot bashing thread. We all know how each other feel about The Riot.
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 21, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions
The Riot is such a horrible nickname
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Then you don't have to call
him that. Others do like to call him that.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
your looking to bait someone in argueing about theriot......
hows that working for you?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 21, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
of course that is meant for diet not sue
"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 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
true but I didnt want Sue to think I was insulting her
"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 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew who
you meant it for and you are correct in your first comment.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
So does anyone else think it is strange that this
guy is named “Randy” Johnson and his nickname is “The Unit.”
Why doesn’t he retire and do ED ads already? Was there ever a more natural guy for the job? I say we help move him towards that decision tonight!!
GO CUBS!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
They could not be worse then the deodorant ad he did
The one where he was throwing I think tennis balls at people. It was so pathetic and I just kept thinking
he makes over 10 million a year and he has to do this FOR THE MONEY ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
just turned on Brewers/Cards game
sounds BRUTALLY hot. happy its not the Cubs playing there
"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 8:00 PM CDT reply actions
they're playing in 100 degree heat
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 21, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Prince and CC could easily sweat off over 20 pounds each
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 21, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
CC standing in oil dry
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
Guys, Mike Fontenot's OPS+ is 132. How sick is that.
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 21, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions
Almost exclusively against RHP...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Well then...
... that makes him a useful platoon player, doesn’t it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Platooning with who???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I dunno.
But he appears to be a useful player vs. RHP>
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
And also it makes him a useful pinch hitter.
He really can make an offensive contribution to this club, much more than Ryan Theriot at least.
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 21, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
agreement w/ go cubbie
"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 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't baiting.
I was comparing a pinch hitter to the worst offensive starter, which is a natural comparison.
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 21, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
could definitely do worse
for a backup 2B than the hampster…
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 21, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
hmmmm.
I don’t know. We can use both of them, says I.
"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 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo is only 1-10 vs. Unit, but "only" 2 Ks
His first ML PA was a K vs. Johnson (as a PH).
So much for RHB vs. LHP…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Fukudome. I think his slump is may fault!
I got my bobble head a few weeks ago and only noticed today that I had screwed the bat in crooked. I fixed it tonight. I hope this gets Kosuke’s MoJo back!!
福留 孝介,
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
He has been blessed by Lou with the night off, so that he doesn't have to face Unit.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Im ready for baseball
"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 8:07 PM CDT reply actions
no kidding
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 21, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Woody update:
- Wood avoids DL. Saw hand specailist, will use new ointment on finger blister for 2 days, then try to throw again Wednesday. 6 minutes ago
Via Gordo’s twitter
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 21, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions
Nice, tho pretty soon it is gonna be just like he was on the DL
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Dr. Alou?
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
interesting info thanks
ps Im sure there is twss in there somewhere
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 21, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
something about woody seeing a hand specialist
is kinda amusing…
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 21, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Just got really excited
then remembered Sori was left off of today’s lineup and I’m back to normal again
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 21, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
new ointment?
wait, which hand is it 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
by drewishdrewid on Jul 21, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
look, i don't know you
and i’m sorry… but can you stop w/ the baiting and the snark? please?
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 21, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed with halfblindcubbiegirl.
To princefieldersdiet: you’re treading on VERY thin ice with me.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
you're being
kind of a dork.
just don’t speak. You ruin it when you speak. :P :P :P
"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 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
At least this one starts 1/2 hour earlier than most west coast games.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
what a weird time to start a game anyway
40 after… really?
The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 21, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
me too. but 8:40 is better than 9:15
I think all games should start 1:20 or 7pm. I’d be happy
"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 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate west coast games and it's still only 3:00 here
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 21, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
where are you at?
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 21, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
oh
i’m jealous. stuck in indiana surrounded by cornfields (and soybeans)...
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 21, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
no. but you might die of boredom
although the dunes are pretty fantastic
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 21, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoosier Dunes?
Who knew? Then again we used to go to Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan all the time.
Eat More Katsui
the Indiana lakeshore is beautiful
if you’re ever here you’ve GOT to see Mt Baldy.
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 21, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, I Just Might
See, I always associated Hammond and Gary and a lot of other forlorn places with the Indi lakeshore. But your word is good enough for me.
Eat More Katsui
Mt Baldy
is a blast.
We climb up and then log roll down. B/c we’re crazy.
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 21, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
nope.
smack in the middle of nowhere..
thankfully fair is done, so i’m done w/ the 4-H kids for a year! :-)
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 21, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
My godparents are in Indy
I love going to games w/ them at Victory Field. Cheap and fun. :-)
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 21, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
pittsburgh.
so i can say with all certainty, their prospects aren’t really prospects as much as they are organization fillers.
Thanks Trey
I’m sure whatever interstate runs between the two cities is getting worn out.
Eat More Katsui
oh, it is.
this team is not good. i run the MLB gameday for the team, so i’ve seen them play about 40 times.
Phillies
i think..
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 21, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
there are no
cities in Indianapolis.
"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 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
by which I mean
Indiana.
Indianapolis is the largest little town in the country. I hated living there so much, I moved back to within five minutes of my ex in Chicago, rather than stay there.
"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 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
wow.
that hurts. it’s not that bad. but given the choice between chicago and indy, i’d move to chicago tomorrow.
if other people like to live there
I don’t judge them, but I HATED Indy. On the other hand, Chicago is a medium sized city to me; I grew up in NYC.
"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 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
understandable
after living in Boston and Sydney, i found indy to be pretty affordable. i can own a house for the cost of a studio apartment elsewhere.
You're lucky to find
a studio for the cost of a house here
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 21, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh wow.
Chicago is ginormous to me. The town I’ve been born and raised in doesn’t even have a McDonald’s.
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 21, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, Chicago is a great town though!!
I could never live there but it is my favorite playground…..with New Orleans a close second. We leave a week from tomorrow to spend a week playing in Chicago…and we are just like a couple of kids waiting for a trip to Disneyland!!!
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm less than an hour outside Chicago
on the train, its fun to go into the city… its just so frickin’ huge.
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 21, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
We are officially in a Cardinal-Brewers bullpen fight for as many blown saves as possible
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
At least they are both in our division...
Imagine though if they had good bullpens? We’d be in real trouble.
Yep, I see two overused bullpens in this series, big grins on that one!!!
The poem fails when it strays too far from the song, and the song fails when it strays too far from the dance ~ Ezra Pound
by crazymountain on Jul 21, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Would love to see every game in the STL/MIL series go into extra innings.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I always wanted to see a train wreck
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
Mid 7
Brewers lead 3-2
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 21, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Yost going to Vegas after game
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
so much for that
3 up 3 down.
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 21, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
not sure if you gals have seen this.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/35825-geovany-soto-cubs-standout-is-becoming-a-fast-fan-favorite
"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 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
he's a stud...
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 21, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I
have seen it. Nice article. And yes he is a stud.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
yep he is.
I cant wait to see him in person in just 8 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to wait
until Sept. 27th. Hope to take lots of pictures. I want to get one good one of DLee’s backside for Emelie.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
?
what’s 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 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
posted wrong link that one was like 2 weeks old.
this one I found the other night.
http://mlbplayers.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080711&content_id=3113019&vkey=mlbpa_new
"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 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
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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 21, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
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