Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Tuesday 7/22, 8:40 CT
by Al
on Jul 22, 2008 5:30 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks
At the time you read this, I'm going to be seeing "The Dark Knight". I'll be back in time to see the game, so you all start without me.
As noted in this FanPost: the game on Monday 8/4 at Wrigley Field vs. the Astros has had the game time changed to 6:05 pm CT and it will be on ESPN (in addition to WCIU in Chicago). Also, the game on Sunday 8/10 will now be a night game on ESPN, 7:05 pm CT -- and since the maximum number of Sunday night appearances is five, that's it for the Cubs for this year, so the TBD games on 8/31 and 9/21 will now officially be day games.
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Micah Owings was supposed to start tonight, but he threw in relief yesterday so the D'backs will go with Petit, who was a last-minute starter in a similar situation just about a year ago, July 22, 2007 at Wrigley Field, where he came in and shut the Cubs down on three hits over six innings. A month later in Phoenix, though, the Cubs hit him early and often, including an inside-the-park HR by Derrek Lee, though Arizona won that game when tonight's starter, Jason Marquis, couldn't hold a 3-1 lead.
And it really WOULD be a good idea to activate Alfonso Soriano tonight. He's 4-for-6 lifetime vs. Petit with 3 doubles.
Marquis was outstanding vs. the Giants in his last outing on July 11. That's what is so maddening about Marquis -- at times he looks absolutely dominant, and other times clueless. He is 2-4, 3.30 in 9 appearances (8 starts) vs. Arizona, one of those wins coming July 20, 2007 at Wrigley Field.
Today's game is on WGN, on FSN Arizona, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's first pitch thread, as yesterday, will post a bit before first pitch at 8:30 pm CT. The overflow comment threads will post at 10 pm and 11 pm CT -- I don't expect today's game to be as short as yesterday's!
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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PETIT
Light em up.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Jul 22, 2008 5:33 PM CDT
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Third.
Bring back Fonzie!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on
Jul 22, 2008 5:34 PM CDT
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Save Fonzie.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:34 PM CDT
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For all of
our’s sanity please win tonight.
And yes, play Soriano!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:34 PM CDT
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Sanity?!
I haven’t been sane since the season started.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:37 PM CDT
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so sorry :-(
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:50 PM CDT
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I hate night games
yes. I know I’ve said it before. I’m starting to get busy so even if I DVR it, it’s doubtful I can watch. This makes me cranky.
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on
Jul 22, 2008 5:36 PM CDT
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If it aint live it's no good
I can’t get up in the morning and not check the box score…..and BCB.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on
Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT
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DVR it
and watch it earlier this evening
Edmonds-o-Meter discontinued
by joeschmitt on
Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM CDT
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Sorry Em. We miss you
when you can’t be with us.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:51 PM CDT
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Astros traded for Randy Wolf
Don’t know if it was being discussed in the game recap or not, but if it was, I apologize.
But man, I feel bad for that organization, they keep trading away their prospects, building like they have a chance this year, when really they are just dooming their future.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on
Jul 22, 2008 5:37 PM CDT
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Here
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:38 PM CDT
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Oops, my bad
didn’t know there was an entire post for it. Guess I missed in in between all the, “Cubs are going to lose in the playoffs,” and “Good-bye cruel world, cubs have lost a couple games!” posts that have been lighting up this site the last 12 hours.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on
Jul 22, 2008 5:42 PM CDT
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They just need pitching for right now.
They’ll flip Wolf at the end of the year like Armando Montalongo.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on
Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM CDT
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it's tough to flip a free agent
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT
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Didn't know he was a free agent.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on
Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM CDT
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I thought by end of the year you meant
August 31st, last day to be eligible for the post season roster. Like a Trachsel or Craig Monroe trade (not that they made the roster).
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on
Jul 22, 2008 5:44 PM CDT
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yeah, he signed a 1-year deal
so there’s a chance the cubs could pick him up in december like they tried to in 2007. or he could be a waiver claim in august, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:44 PM CDT
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Forst!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM CDT
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that looks delicious
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM CDT
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Thirst!
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on
Jul 22, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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Furst!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on
Jul 22, 2008 6:05 PM CDT
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Bensonhurst!
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on
Jul 22, 2008 6:07 PM CDT
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so wgn w/ L&B or the radio w/ P&R?
I’m torn…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 5:39 PM CDT
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Watch the game.
Listen to Pat & Ron.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on
Jul 22, 2008 5:40 PM CDT
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Can't do both
at least not w/o going crazier.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 5:42 PM CDT
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Why would it make you crazy?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on
Jul 22, 2008 5:52 PM CDT
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Gotcha.
I think I’m gonna just watch and not listen to anyone tonight. A feast for the eyes, I don’t want to hear Len’s voice crack, or Ron lose his mind…
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on
Jul 22, 2008 5:55 PM CDT
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well, the len voice crack could be a good sign
usually means someone’s hit a big HR.
and i’d love to do that, but i need pxp to have a chance at following whats happening.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 5:56 PM CDT
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DVR it
pause it to let the radio catch up
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by joeschmitt on
Jul 22, 2008 6:02 PM CDT
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the radio is ahead of the radio
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Jul 22, 2008 6:03 PM CDT
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Thats some f'd up stuff dude
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on
Jul 22, 2008 6:04 PM CDT
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I don't think that's physically possible.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:04 PM CDT
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TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 6:05 PM CDT
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as far as you know ;-}
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on
Jul 22, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
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of the DVR
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Jul 22, 2008 6:04 PM CDT
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This wouldn't be a problem
if the DVR was ahead of the TV
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on
Jul 22, 2008 6:05 PM CDT
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TWSS...
ouch.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT
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ugh.
no. lets not go there yet, k?
lol
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM CDT
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with marquis on the mound,
it could be dangerous to listen to pat and ron…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:57 PM CDT
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Marquis has been prety good against Arizona in his career
last three years: 3.80 ERA with an opponent batting avg. of .221
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on
Jul 22, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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Good numbers at Chse, to boot:
3.41 ERA in 29 IP, .208 BAA
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:04 PM CDT
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I know....
trade him to the D-Backs for….
Owings & Webb!!!!
by tootle on
Jul 22, 2008 6:05 PM CDT
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Nah, D-Backs would never do that
Plus we don’t need two Starters, would probably be happy with just Webb
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on
Jul 22, 2008 6:07 PM CDT
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um.
i think he’s being sarcastic…
tootle your sarcasm font is broked!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 6:08 PM CDT
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I was replying to your sarcasim by humor
Webb, do you honestly believe I think the D-Backs would trade Marquis for Webb?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on
Jul 22, 2008 6:09 PM CDT
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LMAO!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:08 PM CDT
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Pick up one of these
http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=sportsyncradio&Click=53438
At the studio I use one of our delay boxes to do it, but I’m gonna buy one of these boxes for the house.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
by Matt Allison on
Jul 22, 2008 6:38 PM CDT
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Soriano's in Iowa.
According to their website, he’s playing with the Iowa Cubs tonight.
THE “FONS” SAYS HEY TO I-CUBS: OF Alfonso Soriano will join the I-Cubs on a Major League rehab assignment and start in left field tonight.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 5:40 PM CDT
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He's in Arizona.
I-Cubs are playing Tucson, in Tucson.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on
Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT
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How far is that to the Cubs game tonight? Maybe he can still make it for a late game pinch hit!
by Blaze22 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT
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according to google
about 1 hour and 50 minutes – 117 miles up I-10
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:43 PM CDT
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He'd have to leave now.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 5:45 PM CDT
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I thought the I cubs were playing in Tuscon today?
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT
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Well if all goes well he will be back for our once a year happy fun time against Doug Davis.
Which of course involves us never getting any runs and totally dominated by him. Lets get that win tonight.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:58 PM CDT
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Torn between little Cubs and Big Cubs
I could go to the Cubs vs Sidewinders game and see Fonzie or stay home and watch the big guys play on WGN. I will probably stay home tonight and see Iowa on Thursday and Friday. Really bad scheduling for me.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on
Jul 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT
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But...
This might be the last time Sori plays in AAA. Bring your radio to the yard.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Jul 22, 2008 7:42 PM CDT
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What's got 2 thumbs and a free ticket to Thursday night's game?
This guy!
A friend called earlier today and got 4 free tickets, so we’re making the trek up (I live about an hour north of Indy) for my first game this year. Super excited! Looks like Zambrano is pitching and Fonzie will be back. Awesome.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on
Jul 22, 2008 5:46 PM CDT
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i'm so jealous
have a great time!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 5:48 PM CDT
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thanks!
Not sure where the seats are yet, but at this point, I don’t care. lol.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on
Jul 22, 2008 5:49 PM CDT
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lucky duck, carmen_fanzone! eat a brat for me :-)
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on
Jul 22, 2008 5:59 PM CDT
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haha!
A brat and a beer at the ballpark. mmmmmmmm.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on
Jul 22, 2008 6:45 PM CDT
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Oh sure rub it in. :D
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on
Jul 22, 2008 6:56 PM CDT
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I've waited my whole life to hear you say that sue.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 6:57 PM CDT
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I ahve assured that Ramirez will break out of his
slump and have a monster game by placing him on the bench in my fantasy league. He’s a virtual lock for 3-4 with a HR and 3 RBI.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 5:47 PM CDT
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Hope you come through
and change your name to Prophet Gary. Sorry about your fantasy team though.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on
Jul 22, 2008 5:48 PM CDT
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And a prophet named Gary will lead them...
Jimmyeatworld
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Jul 22, 2008 5:49 PM CDT
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I'm no Zarathustra.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 5:50 PM CDT
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I'm glad you got the reference. I think you're right about...
Rami. It’s only a matter of time before he breaks out of it in a big way.
Jimmyeatworld
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Jul 22, 2008 5:52 PM CDT
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Whether he does or doesn't,
tonight I will sing the Drunken Song!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 5:53 PM CDT
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every time I see this word....
I think of Mr Burns rubbing his hands together
by tootle on
Jul 22, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
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That's it
I’m benching DeRo too. Maybe if everyone did this….
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on
Jul 22, 2008 5:50 PM CDT
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That's good thinking
Maybe I should sit DLee as well…
by Mapmaker on
Jul 22, 2008 5:55 PM CDT
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I don't know if it's good thinking,
but it’s a lot better then sharing a gold thong.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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Jul 22, 2008 5:57 PM CDT
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and then having all of sports talk radio/tv
share their opinion on said thong.
what a weird story that was…
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 5:58 PM CDT
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Yeah.
It’s frightening to think that’s probably not the strangest thing a ballplayers has done to break a slump. Just ask Mark Grace.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 5:59 PM CDT
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all that shared DNA
awf!
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on
Jul 22, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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Maybe Lou will share his truss
with the team as a sign of good luck.
Jimmyeatworld
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Jul 22, 2008 5:59 PM CDT
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Gah, Then=than.
I should know better…
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 5:59 PM CDT
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Touche.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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By the same logic, Marquis is bound to blow up
I picked him up off the free agent pile based on his last start.
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on
Jul 22, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
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Aww, crap.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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and... it all balances out
:sigh:
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Jul 22, 2008 6:02 PM CDT
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I appreciate your sacrifice.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Jul 22, 2008 7:09 PM CDT
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hey SWL
let’s send Howry the extra Howry Cow! shirt c/o the Cubs and see if it breaks him out of his prolonged slump.
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by joeschmitt on
Jul 22, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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OK...
what address?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 6:04 PM CDT
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Bob Howry
c/o Chicago Cubs
1060 West Addison
Chicago, IL 60613-4397
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by joeschmitt on
Jul 22, 2008 6:06 PM CDT
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It will be as you say...
I swear it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 6:07 PM CDT
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We are men of honor.
Lies do not befit us.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:08 PM CDT
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Gary, you really class up the joint
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on
Jul 22, 2008 6:08 PM CDT
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so... what show/movie are you guys quoting now?
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Jul 22, 2008 6:09 PM CDT
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Princess Bride
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
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i haven't seen that movie in AGES
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
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Read the book by S. Morgenstern.
It’s great. the Fire Swamp episode is especially good.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
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Oooh. I'll have to do that.
thanks gary!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
Jul 22, 2008 6:13 PM CDT
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one of the best movies of all time
"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 22, 2008 6:24 PM CDT
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Then...
let us vanquish these vile serpents, and smite their ruin on the mountain side.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 6:09 PM CDT
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What is best in life?
To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on
Jul 22, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
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You killed my mother!
You killed my father, you killed my people! You took my father’s sword… ah!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
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Give me food, so I have strength when the wolves come.
Let me die, not in hunger, but in combat!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:15 PM CDT
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Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:16 PM CDT
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Now they will know why they are afraid of the dark. Now they learn why they fear the night.
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
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Jul 22, 2008 6:17 PM CDT
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Is that James Earl Jones?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
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Jul 22, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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Oh, yes.
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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Jul 22, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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greetings from indianapolis
where i get to watch 2 of aaa’s worst teams battle it out. so feel better in the knowledge that the pirates won’t be good/average for 3-4 more years and the sox have little to no depth.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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Im about 45 min south of you in Bloomington
Going to an indians game tonight?
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Jul 22, 2008 6:11 PM CDT
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yeah, i work gamedays up there
doing some Gameday stringing.
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Jul 22, 2008 6:14 PM CDT
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What happens if you have to go to the bathroom?
(wondering if that is the reason behind mysterious Gameday delays…..)
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
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you just go between innings. not too tough.
though i can’t vouch for those major league slackers.
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Jul 22, 2008 6:34 PM CDT
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thats cool
Ive been to a few games there, as well as the collective soul concert
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Jul 22, 2008 6:15 PM CDT
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that concert was sweet.
counting crows were pretty good there, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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I would love to have a job there
Any openings for an internship while I am in school… Journalism?
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media relations.
that’s what i did here, and now i have a full time sports information job and i get to work here 30-40 times a year.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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sounds like a neat job
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
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keeps you busy
but it’s fun. i really can’t complain; i get paid to watch sports.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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Every man's dream!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
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and prolly a few womens also :)
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
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Jul 22, 2008 6:42 PM CDT
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until you see the paycheck :)
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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I just want to say this
There is too much hate and given up going on in BCB, and its kind of making me naucious. We lost 3 in a row to TB and bounced back alright… we lost 3 in a row to the White Sox and we bounced back alright, or atleast maintained a good enough ballclub to stay ontop, and well we have lost 3 of the last 4, last night to a team that always beats us. I just want to say once again for my cubs motto of 2008…... WELL BE JUST FINE!!!!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
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We will be more than okay once we leave the BOB.
Something about that ballpark has never agreed with the Cubs same thing with Philly in recent years.
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Jul 22, 2008 6:15 PM CDT
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Agreed.
The BOB and “old Enron” have never been kind to the Cubs. This was an awful way to begin after the AS break. But let’s get through it!
I just hope that Fukudome, Lee & ARam can wake up soon. It is just too hard to win games w/out those guys contributing.
Let’s get it done tonight and finish this trip on a high note!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
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Jul 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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...when we get back to Wrigley
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."
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Jul 22, 2008 6:55 PM CDT
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Later ya'll.
Have a great night. Go Cubs.
Jimmyeatworld
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From Bruce:
Ugly numbers for the road trip:
Derrek Lee: 3-for-17
Aramis Ramirez: 0-for-17
Geovany Soto: 1-for-15
Yuck. From here.
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Road trips officially suck
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
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Reminds me of a Costanza line
“If you take everything I’ve accomplished in my life and condense it down into one day, it looks decent.”
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
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Jul 22, 2008 6:22 PM CDT
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Hopefully today is "opposite day," then!
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by gary varsho on
Jul 22, 2008 6:23 PM CDT
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Squidward's Trying To Sell His House Again?
:-p
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I've been to about 15 cubs games..
in the last 2-3 years and I have never seen Zambrano pitch. I have tickets to Thursdays game and just noticed Big Z is scheduled to start. I’m excited!
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congrats and thanks
i didn’t realize he was throwing. now i’m excited to get up there thursday, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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Jul 22, 2008 6:22 PM CDT
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you're in for a treat!
what you don’t see on TV: adjust cup, pitch, adjust cup,, pitch… :D
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
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Jul 22, 2008 6:27 PM CDT
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::best snarky voice::
why are you looking ahead to Thursday, don’t you know that TONIGHT is what matters?
Sorry. Couldn’t resist. Hope you have a great time!!
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What does tonight matter either
Didn’t you read, we have no chance to win in the playoffs, might as well just forfeit the season right now
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
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Jul 22, 2008 6:36 PM CDT
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Oh. My bad.
Sorry. My snark is broken.
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my .02
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Jul 22, 2008 6:40 PM CDT
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Hope you get
to see the Cubs win.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
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Jul 22, 2008 6:34 PM CDT
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when the bank one ballpark become chase?
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by Madison Cub Fan on
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couple years ago, i think
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changes every week or so, doesn't it?
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no that is san fran
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Jul 22, 2008 6:33 PM CDT
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When Bank One got taken over by JP Morgan Chase
"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07
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Although its kind of arbitrary
The Cubs were put back to #1 on ESPNS power rankings, after we were dropped to 7 then to 4 and now back to 1. The thing I dont understand about power rankings… I thought it goes off of the performance in the last week + your overall record. So how are we put at 1, is it because of boston, the white sox and TB slow starts or what.. hmm
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It reads....
“Of Derreck Lees 15 HR’s, 11 have been solo and 13 have come at wrigley”
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Jul 22, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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at your request young lad...
ESPN POWER RANKINGS, CUBS ARE NUMBER 1
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on
Jul 22, 2008 6:41 PM CDT
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Technically, it would be lass
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
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OT, but in case y'all hadn't heard
RIP Estelle Getty! We’ll miss ya!
"I don't want hope. Hope is killing me. My dream is to become hopeless. When you're hopeless you don't care. And when you don't care, that indifference makes you attractive." ~George Costanza
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thank you for bein a friend
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oh no
sophia. i miss you already!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on
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Mom Still Loves The Reruns
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Jul 22, 2008 6:53 PM CDT
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I am a BCB Chat Virgin
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome myself to the BCB board….I am pleased to meet me….and I have heard alot of nice things about me….
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Jul 22, 2008 6:46 PM CDT
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welcome
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
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welcome N008
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Welcome aboard!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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Jul 22, 2008 6:51 PM CDT
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
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Jul 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT
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good one.
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we'll be gentle...and we promise you we won't ignore you when we see you again.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on
Jul 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT
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Welcome Abroad
And while your at it, tell her “welcome aboard”!
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CaliCub
guessing you are from Cali then?? I am in Ventura
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Say Hi To My Sister For Me
Used to live in Oxnard myself. And I have another sis living in Port Hueneme.
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Heading out to the game in a half hour
and didn’t realize that the regular season game I was at last year had the same two starting pitchers! I hope this time the outcome is in our favor. IIRC D Lee hit an inside the park job and Cliffie parked one, too.
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Bring us good luck!!!
Hope you get to see a win.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
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Jul 22, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
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thanks for the obligatory handshakes
thanks for the welcomes…
anyone got the pick to click going…who is the player o the game…or do you guys do that sort of thing here?
I got D Lee
by MikeyCHX on
Jul 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT
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FYI: b/c you're new
please use the +reply feature. it makes the threads flow better and the veterans much less snipey. :-)
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Jul 22, 2008 6:53 PM CDT
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i feel so dirty for not knowing any better
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Nah. we were all noobs once.
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waiting 5... 4... 3...2...
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Accepted.
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TWSS
i’m assuming that’s what you were waiting for
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on
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slap hands
If this was prison I would shank you.
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Jul 22, 2008 7:04 PM CDT
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Just a few things you will find yourself taking a stance out on BCB:
THERIOT (The highest debated player on BCB): For Him or against Him
SORIANO: overated/underated/he does his job
MARQUIS: Support or no support?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
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Jul 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT
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see you are becoming more popular already
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
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yeah...I had to rec it, it was so sweet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on
Jul 22, 2008 6:55 PM CDT
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if it was sweet, why you wreck it?
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I kill eveything I love...
and I love everything I kill.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
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Jeffrey Daumer?
Never heard that quote before…
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Did anyone see
that the D-backs picked up Jon Rauch?
Now they have the two tallest pitchers in the majors on the same staff
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Chris Young Would Complete the Hat Trick
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Home Of The Beach Boys
Hawthorne (the safe side next to El Segundo).
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that should make them tough
come intramural basketball season.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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Jason is gonna be the man tonight...and up his trade value that much more.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
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It's pretty easy to go up
from zero value
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Looks like Ed Wade think his Stros have a run in the, that or
he is just the worst GM in baseball.
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."
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How long until that I-Cubs game?
Can’t wat to see Sori back
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i'd check milb.com around 9 (ET)
they’ll probably post a link to Gameday around then
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brewers/cards game is to start in a few minutes
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
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Let's go into extra innings again
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Caldwell vs. Forsch
I think Molitor will go 4-for-4 and Yount will hit an HR. Look for Ozzie and McGee to steal some bases and Hernandez to make a couple web gems. But if Fingers and Sutter get in the game it could go extra innings for sure.
:-p
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what, no gorman thomas projections?
:)
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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I got a Paul Molitor poster for my bedroom about that time. :)
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Jul 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT
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Never Was A Brewers Fan BUT
Yount, Molitor, and Fingers are three of my favorite all time players.
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Growing up in Wisconsin
Brewers were AL and Cubs NL so as a grade schooler I had both Paul Molitor and Ryne Sandbergs posers up in my bedroom
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Jul 22, 2008 7:09 PM CDT
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***posters
"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
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posers?
how did you get ahold of them to pose?
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Would have been a neat trick for an 8 year huh?
lol
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Dome won't be relax if his pregame work is limited
Re: this article... he cannot feel easy if Lou limit his pregame work – as almost all Japanese players do… Just like Matsuzaka struggled heavily as one reason is his pitch count was limited by Redsox managements.
Nobody should not touch Dome’s own routine. That is bad move, I predict.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
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he's gotta do SOMETHING different......
It’s a long season, he’s in a major slump, he’s facing better competition….
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He'd get over his past major slump...
...by his hard work, not by resting enough…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
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Did Dome ever slump like this in Japan?
Sorry if its already been asked
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He did
in 2007 before the injury, in 2005…. no big slump in 2006.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
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Well then its good to know he has done it before and thus can come out of it.
I think a return to the 5th spot in the order will really help him out
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Maybe MLB is different than Japanese League...
...and it’s not about “working hard” (physically). It’s about evaluating (better) pitching and making adjustments. I don’t see him making any adjustments the last 3 weeks.
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But it should not be by relaxing...
...to think about his personality. I believe it get worse if limited… he will feel really bad I guess.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
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I agree with you dragons. Don't take a guy out of his routine,
especially somebody like Fukudome who obviously has a routine that he likes and has been doing for years.
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Matsuzaka said...
He was so angry about Redsox trainers limited his pitch count between starts and spring training – he has his own way to build up his shoulder and maintain it during the season, but he could feel right at all last year, and even this year (though he is 10-1 and 2.65 ERA).
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Based on what has happened with pitchers in the past here
I understand why the Red Sox were careful with him. Nothing scares a team more than a hurt pitcher and they are terrified of a guy throwing too many pitches.
Again though, Matsuzaka has his own thing that obviously works for him.
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Re: Matsuzaka
I meant Matsuzaka’s pitch count is between his starts and in the spring training, as he commented recently in the interview for Japanese media…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on
Jul 22, 2008 7:04 PM CDT
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A Ram is 2-30 ...thats a bigger concern to me
by MikeyCHX on
Jul 22, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
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An Old Billy Martin Trick
When his teams were slumping he’d literally pull names out of a hat and come up with the batting order. With the Tigers, he had light hitting Eddie Brinkman batting cleanup and Bill Freehan leading off. Sometimes it would actually work!
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on
Jul 22, 2008 7:07 PM CDT
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at this point I won't care if they took BP after the game if it was to help :(
"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 22, 2008 7:07 PM CDT
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Cubs fined $500,000 by MLB for draft violations
The Cubs were said by people familiar with the case to have exacerbated the situation by how they responded to MLB’s concerns. MLB higherups apparently didn’t believe Cubs people were completely forthcoming regarding their actions in the case when questioned about them.
link here:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/07/22/cubs.fine/index.html
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."
by DC Cubbie on
Jul 22, 2008 7:02 PM CDT
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We dont need more bad news DC...lets keep it uplifting....lol
by MikeyCHX on
Jul 22, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
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LOL, the good news is its not our money....
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."
by DC Cubbie on
Jul 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT
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Hmmm...
“MLB higherups apparently didn’t believe Cubs people were completely forthcoming regarding their actions in the case when questioned about them.”
That seems unlikely, dunnit?
"I don't want hope. Hope is killing me. My dream is to become hopeless. When you're hopeless you don't care. And when you don't care, that indifference makes you attractive." ~George Costanza
by Goodie1969 on
Jul 22, 2008 7:12 PM CDT
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I just threw up all over the place
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on
Jul 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT
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why must we go there?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Jul 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT
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on a lighter note less discuss everyones last trip to the dentist
"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 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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Im not being anti-dentite... but that was the first painful thing I thought of
"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 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on
Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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if your gonna slow down a pregame thread w/ a big picture...
why on earth is it mark prior?
"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 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT
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Call me an instigator, but I just couldn't help myself.
If we can’t laugh at ourselves, who can we laugh at?
"I don't want hope. Hope is killing me. My dream is to become hopeless. When you're hopeless you don't care. And when you don't care, that indifference makes you attractive." ~George Costanza
by Goodie1969 on
Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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You didn't have a Sammy picture handy?
Jeez
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on
Jul 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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thread clogger - base clogger
If this was prison I would shank you.
by brownbuddha on
Jul 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT
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My idol
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
by Employee22 on
Jul 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT
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Cards and Brew Crew playing right now
If this was prison I would shank you.
by brownbuddha on
Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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who do we want to win tonight? Does it even matter?
by Blaze22 on
Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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it's obvious....
the Cubs, coz if we win, it doesn’t matter what they do.
by tootle on
Jul 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT
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Extra's and five rain delays
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
by Employee22 on
Jul 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT
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like that right there
If this was prison I would shank you.
by brownbuddha on
Jul 22, 2008 7:19 PM CDT
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Cards
If this was prison I would shank you.
by brownbuddha on
Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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extra innings
"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 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT
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with lots of runs and relief pitchers
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on
Jul 22, 2008 7:19 PM CDT
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actio