Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 7/23, 8:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 23, 2008 5:30 PM CDT
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When Ted Lilly was last on the Bank Holding Company Field mound, this is what we saw:
I trust we won't see a repeat of either thing in that photo -- neither a Chris Young HR nor a Lilly tantrum -- tonight. Hey, Ted, some advice for you: whatever pitch you threw to Young that night -- and again in the first Cubs/D'backs meeting this year, when he homered again off you -- DON'T THROW IT AGAIN!
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Doug Davis had a bout with thyroid cancer earlier this year, but it's apparently in remission. I'm glad Davis has survived cancer. Now go beat the daylights out of him tonight! Alfonso Soriano, who will (hopefully) be in the starting lineup tonight, is 5-for-14 (.357/.400/.571) with a HR against Davis.
The kicker about that photo? Chris Young is only 1-for-6 in his career during the regular season vs. Lilly. Yes, that one hit was also a HR, hit on May 9 at Wrigley Field, the only run the D'backs scored off Lilly that day, one of Ted's best starts of the season (he struck out ten).
Today's game is on CSN Chicago and FSN Arizona, on EI and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
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Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's first pitch thread, as the last two nights, goes up at 8:30 pm CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 10 pm and 11 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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well done sir
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 23, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have expected a picture of
Bruce Hurst
That video clip is priceless....
..an unfortunate reminder of how foolish Theodore looked that night.
I met Chris Young at a customer event in November of 2007 and the first question I asked him was about the Ted Lilly and Rich Hill HR’s in the NLDS. (very nice guy, BTW)
I asked him if he was looking for certain pitch when hit those HR’s and he replied, “Not at all, I was going up there swinging no matter what they were throwing”
So I guess that would be my scouting report for the Cubs on CY, avoid throwing the belt high fastballs…. ;)
"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
"avoiding belt high fastballs"
sounds like sound advice regardless of whos up and whos on the mound.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
amen!
’’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 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Throwing
I throw my controller just like that whenever virtual Lilly gives up a bomb in MLB the Show 07.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
I'm sorry..
any highlights from last years playoffs make me cringe but I can’t help but laugh everytime I see Lilly spiking his glove. just looks so funny.
"Go Cubs Go"
He really does look like...
a 16-year-old girl throwing her purse after finding out someone else wore the same dress to the prom
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
glad i missed it..
I drove from LA to see game one, but went home instead of staying for game 2. It was a good choice, in retrospect.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
My friend threw a chair at the same time Lilly threw his glove.
Thankfully I get to laugh about both of those things now.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
We probably want the Cardinals to win tonight
But again we need to take care of our stuff.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
anyone else feel a bit dirty cheering for the Cards?
"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 23, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's "cheering" for them?
I’m more concerned about us winning than anyone else losing.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
True the Cards/Brewers are very much a secondary concern overall tonight.
but I will probably listen to the first hour of the Cards/Brewers game since the Cubs game isn’t until 8:40.
"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 23, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
The five year recovery rate
for most thyroid cancers is 90%, thank goodness, so Davis should be OK.
I remember Lilly throwing his glove down and thought it to be out of character. Fortunately, he hasn’t had a repeat (has he?) since then.
Whatever the Cubs do tonight they must do one thing and one thing only: WIN
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
or start sobbing and runs into the dugout
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
I'll never forger the Lilly glove slam
He was sooo solid last year, that was out of character to say the least. Even Lou said he never seen a pitcher do that before. That left an awful taste in my mouth for the entire offseason.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
The glove slam was that big of a deal to you?
That’s what you tasted the entire offseason? Not like…say…getting run out of the playoffs because our offense forgot they had to score to win games?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Well that is what comes to mind
1st when I think of that awful post season. Obviously that coupled with getting bounced and looking like chumps in the process was what left that vinegaresque taste in my mouth.
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 23, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
At First I Thought The Glove Slam Was Stupid
My initial reaction was “great, way to look like a Little Leaguer out there, Ted”. But y’know what…I would probably have done the same thing in that situation. Which is why I’d make a lousy professional athlete – I’d always be getting upset like that if I screwed up and slam my glove, destroy the water cooler, etc..
Eat More Katsui
Agreed - not sure what the big deal was
In the heat of the moment, Lilly realized he threw a bad pitch and reacted. Hitters throw their helmets all the time…I just don’t see what it really matters or was terribly noteworthy. It was just a way to express momentary frustration. There are obviously a host of problems with how the team played against AZ last October, but that doesn’t really measure up in my view.
It's the image, I just can't shake it
I just see it and have nightmares of from last years post season. Damn animated gif’s
"Something about dopey Cubs fans just turns me on". -Not Bruce Froemming
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 23, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
the glove slam
is pretty iconic.
’’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 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...when I saw it in Al's gamethread i was like...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
remarkably calm around here today, no?
wonder if AL is working overtime deleting crazy fanposts or something
Edmonds-o-Meter discontinued
i think we've just gotten some distance between
us and yesterday’s game. thats one of my favorite things about baseball: theres another game tomorrow. losses sting but they don’t linger and drive you nuts waiting for sunday again.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
They won't pop out of their knuckerholes...
until we’re losing the game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
oh. they will be
if the brewers win. or if we don’t play well again. but not yet.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a shame they dont have those things for former bosses or boyfriends LOL
"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 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to change the talk away from last year's playoff series that I choose to ignore.
The Fonz is gonna be back tonight!
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
confirmed?
or hope?
’’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 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope, although the Sun-times pretty much said he was gonna be back.
I have been hoping since Monday tho
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
its confirmed
i’m hoping.
lol. no news yet that i’ve seen.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Bruce Miles says...
Ayyyyy!!!!! I’m back, Cunningham!
"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
nice try...we'll call it a foul tip...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That is just...creepy.
"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
thats SWL's speciality
funny & random w/ a nice dose of creepy.
he’s a master.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I humbly prostrate myself!
"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
Also don't forget to have your yearly prostrate exam when your done!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
See: random, funny and a dash of creepy.
Although… the definition of “dash” seems to vary.
:shudder:
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
that look on that guys face is a big heap of creepy.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
is it time to start the old debate ---
is this is a must better win game?
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Yeah because sole possesion of first place could be on the line
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they BETTER win
just for their own mental health. Well at least mine. This whole “can’t score on the road” thing is driving me nuts.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
twitter is down for maintanice
no updates avail from wittenmyer. :sigh:
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions
good link job china!
For those lazy/busy:
Soriano & Eyre activated, Hart & Hoff optioned back to Iowa
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (in my best Ron Santo voice)
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Helps the bullpen most def
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
w00t!
’’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 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Over/under on the Soriano k's
before the angst from Cubdom begins?
I’m setting it at 2. Whatcha think?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
I'm gonna say...
the jumpers will show if he k’s in his first ab
I agree
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That depends...
is he gonna play SS so well have some range and arm at that position?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
he's a lefty. lou'd do backflips for a lefty w/ that much power
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou doing backflips...
theres an image that makes me shudder
"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 23, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
2 Ks
a HR and a double.
Lock and load.
’’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 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
hell, that works for me!
at least we KNOW we’ll score 1 run!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm with that
probably jacks one on the first pitch…as weird as this season has been.
"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
Welcome back Soriano.
Hope you give this team the boost they need to win tonight.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
I don't care what he does,
just as long as the other guys loosen up and relax knowing that he’s back
That was what I
meant but maybe didn’t word it correctly. I don’t expect anything from Sori tonight or maybe the next few days.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
not expecting much
i just hope him being back helps loosen up the guys. i know its hard to smile/laugh/have fun when you’re losing… but they’ve been glum the last week or so.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel the same way...
....it’d be great if he did contribute right away, I’m trying to keep my expectations low. At least for the first couple games.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Um. are you goin' somewhere w/ that
sentence? b/c… thats pretty random
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
its okay. and i don’t have any red x’s? did you try to post a pic or something?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
no but some of my
explanation points and question marks in the below comment show up as red X’s on my screen.
teh internets is hard!
Edmonds-o-Meter discontinued
looks fine on my screen
don’t be so hard on yourself. :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
which browser are you using?
it looks fine in firefox 3.0
explorer
work wont let me download firefox. i guess they prefer insecurity
Edmonds-o-Meter discontinued
I like dero in the 2 hole
he was mashing everything when he was up there.
but i’m so happy to see Fonzie back I’m not gonna quibble. :-D
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Only 3 game sample size but DeRo in the 2-hole this year
357 with a HR and 3 RBI
But I think Theriot should say in the 2-hole as long as he keeps hitting
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
we're back, folks!
time to go snake-huntin’.
’’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 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
upon Soriano's first K
the money quote will be: “this is the savior of our offense?!! THIS is what you all have been pining for!
??!11”
/u heard it here 1st
Edmonds-o-Meter discontinued
and so......
you r a jumper? or just know some?
the jumpers are much less irritating
when you make fun of them. especially before they’re here to whine. :-P
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
no that's what they'll say
just return to your regular schedule of ignoring me, im struggling
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
he's been out so long, i've actually missed that
line.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
i think he was trying to be funny
or something. i laughed b/c that whole “guess hack” stuff was so stupid it was hilarious.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
to commemorate Soriano coming back, and MDBNIU saying he’s taking a hiatus
MDBNIU gone?
Did you guys finally ran him away?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
he posted in the recap thread that he was
taking his ball and going home or something much longer winded that said the same whiney thing.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
After his insisting that the Dbacks will get revenge for Hart
...hitting Hudson last night.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hudson is okay, btw
Bruised foot, nothing broken according to the Dbacks manager..
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
actually
I was quoting his favorite headline … :-)
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
BTW I actually laughed
when you posted “Upon Soriano.” I thought it was one of those jokes without a punch line. It honestly made no sense to me, but I enjoyed it immensely. :)
"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
Much as we might hate it: We've gotta be pulling for the Cardinals tonight.
And tomorrow night also.
Both Sabathia and Sheets will be pitching for the BrewCrew. Looper is pitching tonight for the Birds. Hopefully, they’ll both go 9 innings and the Brewers will lose the next two games in extras.
Let's hope Soriano's return is better than Brett Myers'
5 BB and HBP in the first 3 innings
by philadelphiacub on Jul 23, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
Fonzie doesn't walk many batters....he's got pretty good control
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
:my best van pelt voice:
hows your command, please?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
totally forgot to listen to him today
"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 23, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
a very valid point. he's also not lost much velo on his FB either now that i think about it
by philadelphiacub on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
None at all...
...and I hear he’s been working on a knuckler in Iowa. Haha.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonzie?
I don’t think he’s THAT BAD in LF.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
duh
fonzie = sori and yeah I cringe with him on offense
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
doncha mean?
the opposing pitchers cringe when he’s on offense?
I give up ... I meant defense
time to put it away for the night … sheesh
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
(psssst....I think Emelie's dipped into the wine early) :)
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
as long as she doesn't
post pxp whilst intoxicated like nswaidz, it’s okay.
now that was impressive
I agree
but I can’t believe he put away what he claimed
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
When you're young, you brag about how much you drink...
...when you’re old, you brag about how much you didn’t. LOL.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
apparently
I’m young then… but I feel old at 35
well, I can...
but then again, I can put away a case of beer in 3 hours time.
what KIND of beer?
MGD =/= Guinness
’’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 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha! I don't see nswaidz around much anymore...
...he must still be hungover from that day.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
she changes her like once a week
likes to keep everyone guessing!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
u guys like my new sig?
i discontinued the edmonds-o-meter because the winning % with edmonds dipped below the winning % prior to edmonds, which doesn’t fit my argument (hopefully the edmonds-o-meter will return soon with the Cubs back above .600).
so i think i finally found a new sig i like
/desperate for BCB approval
the pink hat guy is my father
No..he's referring to this guy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
does the fact that i would TOTALLY
wear those shoes scare anyone? b/c i would. those are fun!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
only if
the rest of your outfit was the same…
no no
i don’t do plaid. and yellow is not my color. :-P
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
in Soviet Russia
Cat LOLs YOU!
’’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 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
WOAH!
that’s just WRONG!
’’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 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
how else would i know that his brother (my uncle) scott was indicted for fraud?
the pink hat guy is my father
after 2 1/2 innings 0-0 brewers/ Cubs
"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 23, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions
you just blew my mind.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
this will be a tough doubleheader
for the cubs at Milwaukee then Arizona…maybe you mean the Cards?
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 23, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
i thought i was confused! good job, madison! LMAO
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
**blush** meant cards.... just thought in case anyone was curious about score. or lack there 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 23, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
stay away from the jalepenos!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards and Brewers scoreless after 3 innings
Cards announcers claim on TV that Edmonds is texting them at this very moment. Hate those turds.
I should have just waited and save myself the embarrassment LOL
"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 23, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
we're sisters in the embarrassment category
wish the guys would admit the same
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
I'll never admit to being a sister.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds is texting the Cards announcers from the bathroom?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
edmonds is txting someone about his turds?
what?!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_07_23_chnmlb_arimlb_1&mode=preview
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
been thinking all afternoon
the braves have the tomahawk chop,the angels had the rally monkey etc
what we need is a rally mascot—I propose the HOLY COW!! Sori buddy we need that good you tonight.aram I need a theres a drive…way back……!!! D Lee how about a double or 2? theriot how about a couple of bloops to get me perked up. Dero how about making the pitcher labor through about 10-12 pitches an ab, same for you dome.
Lilly we need a dominant night and most importantly us—lets for one night be positive. This is our year and our destiny-lets get hyped up tonight—-next year is here.
p.s. harey ol buddy if your reading this up there I propose a toast and a lil magic like only you can bring.
The team I’m grown to love will bring it tonight and damnit I’m gonna enjoy it!! Lets rattle some snakes boys!!
Dear SBnation, We need our own server here at BCB seeing how its became very slow due to enormous amounts of traffic. P.S. Impeach Bud Selig!!!
Here's to Lee, ARam & Soto welcoming Soriano
back by exceeding their hit production (4) since the ASG tonight!!
Let’s do this thing right. GO CUBS!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Wow,
Piniella is playing Soto again. I wonder if Lou is also going to make him wash his car and mow his lawn this weekend.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
he's so good, hank white becomes an after thought
but yeah… let’s give our stud a break
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
I agree
"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 23, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
On WGN pregame show,
Lou said he will give Soto a day off tomorrow.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 23, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
News on Woody isn't good
The news isn’t so great on Kerry Wood. The closer will see another specialist in Chicago tomorrow to find out why the blister on his right index finger isn’t healing.
He talks about the Shark coming up to the big club soon too. Interesting..
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
Also, J-Ed isn't available today
he’s due to have an MRI on that knee he hurt last night.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I hoping Felix's ankle is just a mild sprian or something
but w/ our injury luck lately… :-/
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 23, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
It helps to carry a lead into the last frame
It gives the closer that much more importance. Sorry bad joke there…
Anyway, either he goes on the DL or he doesn’t.
I think that we can all agree that he hasn’t been a issue as of late.
I would like to see the Shark take the place of some in the bullpen. I say give the kid a chance.
Cub offense needs more cowbell
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
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