First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 7/23, 8:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 23, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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LET'S GO CUBS!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Ok kids...Be nice to each other..
Go Cubs!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
anyone also watching the TdF?
alpe d’huez today!
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
dont tell me who won the stage.
i’m just watching it now.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
My main issue with cycling right now is that they have more doping problems than the MLB
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fair enough.
although, i think things are getting better. there are plenty of “good guys” in the tour and in pro riding elsewhere. but, yeah, it’s sometimes tough to know who they are.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
I hope they can clean it up because the Tour is one of the hardest things on earth to do
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that's
bicycling, right? :D
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
No predictions....just
happy he’s back and hopefully give this team a moral boost.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Another reason to be glad when this series ends...
Watching on MLB.tv, the Diamondbacks have what may very well be the most unprofessional broadcast ever.
Not sure
But they did their open in the middle of some section in the bleachers in T-shirts and looking ridiculous.
Last season he spent 3 or 4 innings one night just wandering the stands and talking to himself
All of this was heard by those of us watching
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i love grace
question his broadcasting skills i can understand, but the homer in me will never forget his time as a cub…..plus who else sings the 7th inning stretch as a member of the opposing team and still says “root root root for the CUBBIES”?
Brenly doesn't...
wander the stands
have ridiculous catchphrases (“Gas” ... what is that?)
act like a buffoon in the booth
tell inside jokes
This is my first time here,
so fair enough. I don’t want to say too much since I also work in the industry and don’t need to be overly critical.
Just something I noticed at the start.
all in all
most of the bloggers on here love BB like you and hate grace…..i’m in the minority and find myself defending the topic every other day…..no big deal it’s just friendly talk, i just really dislike BB’s work
I expect it too.
I don’t expect anything from him tonight and mayebe the next few games.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
It may
I don’t look for him to shoot out of the gates.
I am just happy he is back.
It did last time...
So I’d say yeah…at least a few, but ya never know.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This game is televised live in Japan...
....but no time to watch… Hit it here in Okinawa Dome!!
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
sounded like a nice ovation for sori
followed promptly by dead air on WGN radio
the pink hat guy is my father
It's a great night!
Canning’s out and Sori’s in.
A win would make the plane flight a whole lot better, guys….
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Cannings out?
Good news!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
S-T Story
here.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
If Bud wants
him to get another bid he’ll get one.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
wouldn't ha naad to
give up his share in ther Brewers? The same way Zell (cough, cough) was going to be required to give up his stake in the Sux?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Jul 23, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Was thinking the same thing...
But hopefully Zell will turn him down again.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
OH NOES!
that’s it. season over. raze wrigley, and strike all mentions of the Cubs from the history books. SOW THE GROUND WITH SALT!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
they're making him throw lots of pitches
two batters, already 10 pitches. That’s good.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
4.5 hour game
over or under?
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
D LEE!!!
HOME RUN!!!! YES!!!!!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Yes!!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DLEE HR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job Deerek.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Felt good for me
Could have been the best thing I have seen all week long
You could see
it did from his smile in the dug out afterward.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
We really should hit this guy
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Wow
Are you allowed to score in the first inning?
BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS!!!!!
All Derrek needs is the threat of being benched and he mans up
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We'll see if
pickup man shows up tonight now.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
hee-hee!
“He has no power! He’s a doubles hitter at best!”
Yeah, yeah…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry to say it
But no
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
it's early.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
YESSSSS!!!!
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
DLee needed that.
Should I give Sori half the credit?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
how far was the hr?
listening on xm to dback radio….. they didnt say… I really wish xm gave u a choice of home and away
They CLAIM to not have enought bandwith.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
merger w/Sirius got approved today. I'm hoping that hoe/away thing will change.
you would think that would be an option you can pay extra for (if you want it)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Did everyone's thread just get slower...
after this picture?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
nope.
it’s only 40k.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That felt good....
Way to go D Lee!
Good thing Lou didnt bat him 9th tonight ;)
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
yeah, but
Ted Lilly is PISSED.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets hope Lilly has himself another 5 strikeout day at the plate
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SORI!
jogging catch!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
I don't think he had time
Cause he made it on the run
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori didn't hop
I don’t think he had time though.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
Nice play by RAMI!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
he's slumping with the bat
but has been on in the field this week!
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
Nice play
Has D-Lee sparked Rammy?
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
Ramy's not in a slump defensively.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I think it'll take him
five. He has to come up with a clever new name.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope not.
Did you read all of his stuff in the last game thread last ngiht?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Sue
he can’t stay away. He’s constitutionally incapable. Honestly, I used to be somewhat like him, but then, well, I grew up and met Laura and I had to stop being an @ssh0le if I was gonna get to be with her, so I just outright changed.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Well considering he's been
banned 4 or 5 times and keeps finding ways to come back you are probably right.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
it's ok.
he never goes long without being discovered. It’s only a matter of time.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly and Davis are having...
a slow off…
Who can throw slower and still be effective? I think Tedjust broke the rules by throwing 88.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Could be...
we should give him a handicap
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
off topic
anyone see murton batted cleanup yesterday and went 0-5?
no wonder the A's don't score many runs
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto was out of the chute a lot faster that time
Must have learned something last night
Milwaukee now leads 2-0
Will CC ever slow down?
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
what's that?
CC Sabithia is missing all those bats?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I REPEAT...
CC Sabathia has a no-hitter. He has given up no hits. The Cardinals have not had a
Damn…my jinx worked before I could post.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
He just gave up his first hit
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
and now his second
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
LILy rings em up
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
wow... loud cubs fans on this dback radio
I thought they must have gotten a hit with a loud cheer, then the announcer said lilly strikes him out
sabathia will be good this first time through the central
but he will get hit after…. remember lilly last year?
Harden has thrown better than CC
CeeCee has had better run support—must be a better brand of panty hose.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
maybe
but I don’t think there’s enough games left in season for that to happen this year. Also, I think CC’s a better pitcher. We’ll see what happens though.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Brendan Ryan just singled.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ludwick singles!
First and second two outs for Pujols!!!!
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
whoo hoo
for the jinx!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he's
really struggling at the plate. Hope his day off tomorrow helps.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
the middle of the field
is bowed, as if under great weight…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
last couple of games have been encouraging
he’s coming out of his slump
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome seems to be getting his mojo back..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Run Dome Run!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Pujols flies out to center
After 6 Milwaukee 2 St. Louis 0
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 23, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions
You must be a Mets fan...
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I stopped watching ESPN and BBTN years ago
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
Thank God!
The ‘stache was REALLY bad!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
all of it?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
even the billygoat???
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
nooooooo!
I wuz gonna grow me that stache!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
but it was in honor of him.
now it would just be some kind of freaky stalker thing…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
at least
no one’s done anything rash, like shave their head
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
he still has the billy
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Len saying Wood could only throw changeups
...in his session today. Seeing a specialist in Chicago Thursday….oh brother
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
All the while
Wood is standing there picking on his fingers.
My mom always told me that if you pick at it it will never heal…
Woody always bites his fingernails
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Let it be something minor!
Maybe he needs to start peeing on his hands to toughen up the skin, like Moises??
Ugh! Bad image!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
it's a blister.
it IS minor.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed base hit!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
That was a big hit I love getting the pitcher out of the way
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cmon, Ted
help yourself out.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Thats okay
We got his pitch count at 41 and we got Lilly out of the way
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Looks like our boys are looking like themselves again
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly's at what
7 through one?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
At his velocity...
it’s like 20 pitches for a normal guy…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Hey folks,
I have MLB.COM premium t.v. and the picture is choppy. I have downloaded all the plug ins and emptied my cash. So how do I get a smooth picture? The FAQ says that if my bandwidth isn’t big enough the premium picture will be choppy, so how do I get my bandwidth to get bigger? HELP!
Don't blow it boys!
What internet service do you use?
How fast a connection do you have?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
well
to get your bandwith bigger, you need a bigger pipe. That’s not a config setting you can change. You gotta call your provider and get a bigger pipe.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I have a built in ethernet connector
I suppose I will have to call my service, because the bandwidth registers between 4600 – 2600 thereabouts.
Don't blow it boys!
You can't make your bandwidth bigger...
Try and watch the lower speed stream. It won’t be as good, but you’ll have a lot less buffering.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
for the record, it's cache not cash
but if you want to empty your cash, my paypal account is…
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Lilly
let’s go a double
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Not to worry
dbags bad offense
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
Someone cut him open...
and look at his rings…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Has he replaced Julio Franco
as the “ageless one”?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Him or any Cuban guy...
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Livan Hernandez is supposedly 34...
yeah right!!!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Clowns are scary.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Is it the Joker?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
My youngest hated Chuck-E-Cheese
he would scream whenever he came even within 30 ft. of our table. Now he’s 15 and he’s still afraid of him!!
Don't blow it boys!
Ned Yost was once on Bozo's grand prize 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
They did that at oneof the Houston games too
I thought that they would get bored. But, they kept it up until around the 8th inning.
The guy just yelled "Lou, What are you doing" that whole inning
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I'd love to be sitting next to that guy...
How can his “section-mates” not totally take him out???
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
DBacks squander a lead-off double
how sawheet it is!!!!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Giambi asked him to shave it
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
must have gotten bored with the up keep
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody been to the bank vault to see a game in person?
Was wondering what kind of park it is to see a game in.
Doesn’t look to great on tv.
Hey, it's a new century!
Warehouse with a pool
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
concur
not aesthetic.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
agree, I was very disapointed.....advertising everywhere etc...
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Avoid the upper deck...
Worse than The Cell…you need a cherpa to get up there.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
They fixed the cell
Now I feel safe wallking around drunk up there.
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
I heard they miscalculated the demand for tickets
and built too big of a park. The area doesn’t have the population to support the amount of people the park holds.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Upperdeck 30 degree grade
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
Was in AX for spring training and ate at a restaurant in the stadium
and it is a stadium, not a park. and the roof is freaky. didn’t like it
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 23, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Sori get a good cut at that ball?
Riot tries to bunt for a hit. Gah.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Will the Brewers ever slump????? I am an Indians fan as well as a Cubs fan...
and it KILLS me that C.C. was shipped to Milwaukee…...oh well, I like Rich Harden tons….
it would be funner
if Sori were 2 fer 2 with 2 HRs
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
more fun than what?
j/k
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That would be funnest
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
you must be an English teacher in hiding!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori had a couple bad games after he came off the DL
earlier this year if i remember correctly
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 23, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
he's fielding well.
he knocked the ball just earlier, didn’t he?
Give him a few ABs.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
His legs are healthy and he's making contact
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
I think he homered in the 9th his first day back to tie the game
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That was his second game back. He was 0-9
before the blast
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 23, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Eric Young AND Steve Phillips
Worst show ever.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I like EY's enthusiasm
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait til you get...
Eduardo Perez and Orestes Destrade. Just hit yourself in the head with a hammer…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I think Chris Singelton is pretty good on BBTN....
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
I agree...
He’s a million times better in the studio than he was on the radio.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Anyone get that Vineline Magazine?
Just curious.
Been watching ads for it for a long long time.
Yeah, I like it too...
esp in the winter with no baseball..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This not scoring runs
puts a lot of pressure on Lilly. Let’s see if he’s up to the challenge.
Don't blow it boys!
Um. we did score 1
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
They gave him his run,
go get ‘em!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
66 mph curve ball
strikes out Davis
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
WHat the heck
is that batboy doing sprinting around behind the ump? Doesn’t he know better than to disturb Dr. Lilly while he’s operating??
um, don't you think he might need some baseballs to throw?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
you're a busy
man
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
What about his wife?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
It gets late early
out here in the central time zone.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Lilly has no pity on us poor fans
been exhausted all week, staying up to watch these games.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
its a small price to pay
to be called a professional fan.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
wait
you get paid?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
its a nominal
emotional compensation
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
What are they paying you?
I think I’m getting ripped off.
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
I seriously almost fell asleep during a meeting today.
Glad this is their last trip out West.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
These late nights are
starting to catch up with me too. I’m really tired tonight.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I heard you took in a ball game
and 3 rounds of boxing last night :)
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
This is definitely a snacking game!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
yum, sounds good
send me a slice with pepperoni and mushrooms!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
and green peppers and onions too please.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hmmm..and those hot italian peppers...
Giardanella? something like that..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm sure I spelled it wrong...
It’s like a pepper mixture they sell in Italian pizza joints in Chicagoland…they also put it on Italian beef sandwiches…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
hold the green peppers for me
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh good...a walk...
I’m sure nothing bad could possibly happen here…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
relax...
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
hey frankie
going Hollywood?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Wasn't sure if anyone would get that one...
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Len & Bob make a point
This place is like there is a funeral going on. No one cheers.
My first trip to Wrigley is coming up (going to both Houston and St. Louis series)
I hope it isn’t like that there. Damn, you may as well just stay home and watch it if you aren’t cheering.
Don't know if your joking about Wrigley or not
But I promise it will be a lot better than this
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Nope not joking
I leave for 10 days to Chicago. Which will be my first trip there. Taking in 6 games. Needless to say, I am counting down.
You'll love it!
Nothing quite like it.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This is a fan base that can't even sell out playoff games!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Prediction: Reynolds at bat will end in a strike out or a home run.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
K!
wewt!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
K
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
So who busts outta their slump tonight??? Soto???? ARam???
I hope at least one of them can show some signs of life at the plate….soon!
yes, please.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I like the way you think!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun Homers in 9th. 3-0 Brewers
Wouldnt mind to see Braun in a cubbie uni one day, He’s 4-5 today
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 23, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
I more worried about the fish
coming up next.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Rami Ks AGAIN.
“mystified at the plate”. Oy.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
It only took 3 pitches for him to K, and he hardly ever strikes out.
He’s 0 for 22 now on the road trip.
Is it just me...
or is it time to ditch the high socks?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
certainly couldnt hurt....time to change it up
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
I'm surprised
he hasn’t done it yet, actually.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to give him some of the greenies...
that made everyone better on the road.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Soto K's too
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Lou needs to work Hank into some games
..Soto has to be getting a little tired
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
You guys comments go up
a few seconds before my feed. So, whenever I see a lot of names go up I know one of two things has happened:
1) We made a good/great play of some kind.
2) We screwed up and everybody is going bonkers.
So I tend to not scroll down until I see what happens on the screen first.
Don't blow it boys!
The NFL is a joke. Hester holds out?
If you dont show up you shouldnt get fined——you shouldnt get paid. F-em all. Greedy bastards
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
contracts arent guaranteed
i dont blame holdouts – these owners/teams cut them like its nothing
the pink hat guy is my father
And thats wy I led it off with the NFL is a joke.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
In Hester's defense
the CBA in the NFL is going to be up while he is still getting paid whatever he is. Not to mention he wants to maximize on his value right now.
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he will be fined....15k a day.
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
well he is making 450k a year, at 15k a day
...he is out of money in 30 days. I would say that will get his attention.
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
You would think so but
I’m sure he has endorsements too so he probably makes more than the 450K.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Cripes!!! ARam and Soto make a gaping hole in the middle of our lineup!!!
Completely killing us right now!!!!
For some reason,
he baffles the Cubs.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Sabathia
90 pitches through 8 innings. He’s expected to take the mound in the 9th.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
If he completes this one, that's 3 in a row
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
The famine won't be over
until Aram and Soto remember that right-center is their power alley.
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
Well we are making another mid to low level pitcher look like an ace....
frustrating to watch…..must be killer to be in the dugout watching it….hope a return to Wrigley will shake off the dust on those bats…..looks like Lilly needs to pitch a shutout here to give us a chance…...
we
are winning, you know…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Then maybe you should
shut the TV off and go for a walk or something. Might change their luck.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Davis has always shut us down for whatever reason
Lets just get to the bullpen
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Davis is 7-5 in 13 starts against the Cubs
We can get to him
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Young
doubles again.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
I don't like that kid.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Teddy's not fooling Chris Young!
Another double! Wonder if he’s having flashbacks?
Hey, it's a new century!
well
we were winning. Crap.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
POOP!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 23, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
No, but he jumped up and down a few times as he watched his pitch sail into the seats.
Only his second HR this year. Why????
Why do we ever...
throw Chris Young anything in the strike zone. He is another Corey Patterson.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Here's an idea, Ted
stop throwing the fast ball…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
How about just not over the middle of the plate?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Well the offense has been called to task yet again
They need to get it done
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Mark it down
Two runs will not win this game.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Nope, one run was not gonna get it done for us.
Hopefully we can get to Davis.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Cover your heads guys
HERE COME THE TROLLS.
BE sure to pay the toll.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Thinking the exact same thing.
He was hitting 7th or 8th all week until tonight. He owns Teddy.
by louslovechild on Jul 23, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Sabathia is going to throw another complete game tonight
He is on a sick run right now
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let him wear out his arm
before we get there.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember how we all said he would need to go 9 innings every start for them to win
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if i was them i would make him pitch 9 innings every start
he wont be signing with them after the season so just ride that arm to death.
its the brat stop---he will be 400 lbs soon.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Gotta score some runs now!
Lilly’s getting slapped around now. If not, say hello to our co-inhabitant of 1st place.
slow your roll
the game is scheduled for 9 innings
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Same thing was said...
for the last two nights.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
lol...
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly
Home of the quality start. He will give us what other teams crave, 6 solid with 3 runs or less.
You gotta think that the pitchers are under tons of pressure to be perfect...
with the offense we have right now…..it must be incredibly frustrating to the guy on the mound to giive up a couple of runs and realize that the game may be outta reach for our lame bats…...hold on Ted and maybe we can find a way to scratch out 2 more runs….
If we get what we just got from our starters every time around
We will win a lot of games
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Why are you ripping Lilly?
Are our SP supposed to throw shutouts every game. Sometimes pitchers miss their spots. I’d be more focused on the offense getting beat by a retread named Doug Davis. Quick quiz—when was the last time Fukudome hit a ground ball?
What will be classic is when we get back to Wrigley, start knocking the ball around again and people will forget how god-awful this team is on the road—until September when we are basically on the road the entire month and will feel the pain.
That is something they really have to fix though.
(being god aweful on the road)
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 23, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukodome had a ground ball hit last night.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
stealing third with 2 outs
isn’t to much to be concerned about.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
For giving up 2 runs.
Most pitchers should be aloud to do that.
by louslovechild on Jul 23, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
last year?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
whatever.
last year is over. Who cares?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently Al does, since he put it in the main post
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 23, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
you're taking it
out of context.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 23, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
His ERA is only slightly above the MLB average
Not bad for a number 4 or 5 starter
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 23, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
With Sheets going for them tomorrow they have an excellent chance at getting the sweep
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no doubt.....in fact they have been really good since the break
....its Doug Davis, we will be fine tonight. The bats will come alive
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Question
Valverde or Papelbon--Valverde acting like a caveman or that stare on Papelbon—WHO would you rather kick in the face with your spikes?
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
that is really tough, but I gotta go Valverde
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Our offense on the road...
is offensive. Get these guys some greenies…or Red Bulls…coffee…anything?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Except when he hits...
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
DeRo
singles to left.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
and that's it for me.
I can’t stay up this late over and over again. Good nite everyone, and let’s go cubs!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Night Drew.
Hope you wake up to a Cubs victory.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
The Brewers are in it to win it folks....and C.C. scares the hell outta me....
I know their bullpen sucks and they are managed by a circus clown but man oh man they are not going away…..we best man up soon or we may be looking at the wildcard as an option…..
Hot and Cold
This is what happens when a team is cold, like the Cubs, and they play a team that is getting hot, like the DBacks.
Every hit finds the hole, every swing finds the gap, every pitch finds the strikezone. Conversely, every pitch looks better than it is and the batter swings at something they would never swing at normally, and every hard hit ball finds a the other teams glove. Only way this ends is when that momentum switches to the other side…Yeah, all right Edmonds. That can get us started!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't blow it boys!
same here
once in a while though. i don’t want him loosing control
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 23, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
freaking brilliant!! Nice work Theodore!
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Come on Mr. Clutch...
let’s get some more
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Sori with a RBI !
Nice work
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
Woo Hoo!
Now this is FUN!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
you steal on me
I steal on you
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
yeah hes right
its a lot better than seeing Lilly play “little league baseball” when hes slamming his glove.
make them pay now
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 23, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
thank you
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 23, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey,
look at the smiles in our dugout!! Baseball is getting to be fun again!!!!!
Don't blow it boys!
Ted Lilly
for our new leadoff hitter…look at him creating runs.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
THAT'S why I hate the DH
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
First pitch swinging
Dumb. Give Lilly a breather.
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
Exactly. Davis on ropes and he bails him out
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
We are on the same page tonight
Tell me why when we take the lead 4 – 2, that pissed me off more than I was happy about the lead.
by louslovechild on Jul 23, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Now let me tell ya why that was a terrible AB by our #3 hitter
Our pitcher just basically ran around the bases and you swing at the first pitch. Please at least take one pitch so that Lilly can at least grab a gatorade
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 23, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
completely agree
especially with 2 outs…. that was not a veteran move
overflow is up
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
HEY WAIT A MINUTE!
I thought we were leading 4-2, how come they have the score 4-3 DBacks??
Don't blow it boys!
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