Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 7/23, 8:40 CT
by Al on Jul 23, 2008 5:30 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks, Jul 23, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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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Hurst
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 23, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
thank you
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 23, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic Yellow-on-Black CA Plates
Gives the pic just the right grace note. :-)
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 23, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have expected a picture of
Bruce Hurst
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by JB 23 on Jul 23, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
DAVIS
(serously) LIGHT HIM UP and HARD
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 23, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Oh good
We always fare well against soft-tossing lefties…
by AceCubbie on Jul 23, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Ross on Jul 23, 2008 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think i've thrown my controller..
for less but yea i usually have the same reaction.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 23, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 23, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by DaBard on Jul 23, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Ross on Jul 23, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friend threw a chair at the same time Lilly threw his glove.
Thankfully I get to laugh about both of those things now.
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We probably want the Cardinals to win tonight
But again we need to take care of our stuff.
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
either we need to win..
b/c otherwise we are tied for first with whichever team wins.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 23, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry thats suppose to be either way we need to win.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 23, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cards are two back right?
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hey they did help us last September by beating the Brewers
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're right my bad..
well the point stands we still need a win lol
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 23, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no question
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now he jumps up and down when he thinks he messed up
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or start sobbing and runs into the dugout
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 23, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oops, that was a reply to nji232
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 23, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 23, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by CaliCub on Jul 23, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by ethicsmax on Jul 23, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
wow... he gives a great eye
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
remarkably calm around here today, no?
wonder if AL is working overtime deleting crazy fanposts or something
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
i figured all the nutjobs / brewers trolls would be out today
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
then it's time to play
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Time to change the talk away from last year's playoff series that I choose to ignore.
The Fonz is gonna be back tonight!
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hope, although the Sun-times pretty much said he was gonna be back.
I have been hoping since Monday tho
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Goodie1969 on Jul 23, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Goodie1969 on Jul 23, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Goodie1969 on Jul 23, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
is it time to start the old debate ---
is this is a must better win game?
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah because sole possesion of first place could be on the line
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Help us Bruce Miles you're our only hope!
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (in my best Ron Santo voice)
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm gonna say...
the jumpers will show if he k’s in his first ab
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my guess too.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 23, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What would they do if we had one Ryan Howard on our team?
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
The thought of him at SS just made me fall out of my chair
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Goodie1969 on Jul 23, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by sue369 on Jul 23, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't care what he does,
just as long as the other guys loosen up and relax knowing that he’s back
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And what's the over/under on that?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 23, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by sue369 on Jul 23, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Upon Soriano
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
see my 2nd failure below
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
which browser are you using?
it looks fine in firefox 3.0
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
explorer
work wont let me download firefox. i guess they prefer insecurity
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup from Gameday
Fonz
Riot
Lee
ARam
Soto
Dome
DeRosa
Reed
Lilly
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
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by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
argh red Xs
0 for 2 i give up
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by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and so......
you r a jumper? or just know some?
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
what's the point?
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
yeah
to commemorate Soriano coming back, and MDBNIU saying he’s taking a hiatus
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MDBNIU gone?
Did you guys finally ran him away?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hudson is okay, btw
Bruised foot, nothing broken according to the Dbacks manager..
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to know
I hurt just watching
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is good.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 23, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
I was quoting his favorite headline … :-)
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*facepalm*
gah!!!
I didn’t get the reference
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Goodie1969 on Jul 23, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zevkalman on Jul 23, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Fonzie doesn't walk many batters....he's got pretty good control
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
: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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
None at all...
...and I hear he’s been working on a knuckler in Iowa. Haha.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
love him on offense
hate him on defense
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
no no
Soriano
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
duh
fonzie = sori and yeah I cringe with him on offense
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
doncha mean?
the opposing pitchers cringe when he’s on offense?
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know EXACTLY how you feel
Edmonds-o-Meter discontinued
by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(psssst....I think Emelie's dipped into the wine early) :)
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol! I wish! It's old age, alas
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as she doesn't
post pxp whilst intoxicated like nswaidz, it’s okay.
now that was impressive
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
but I can’t believe he put away what he claimed
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you're young, you brag about how much you drink...
...when you’re old, you brag about how much you didn’t. LOL.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently
I’m young then… but I feel old at 35
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, I can...
but then again, I can put away a case of beer in 3 hours time.
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ha! I don't see nswaidz around much anymore...
...he must still be hungover from that day.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's the new profile pic from Emelie?
Funny!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 23, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Why is Soriano batting leadoff?...J/K
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 23, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
LOLZ
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
only if
the rest of your outfit was the same…
by tootle on Jul 23, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
yeah
how else would i know that his brother (my uncle) scott was indicted for fraud?
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
**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 0 recs
it's catching! It's
salmonella!!
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Cards and Brewers scoreless after 3 innings
Cards announcers claim on TV that Edmonds is texting them at this very moment. Hate those turds.
by zevkalman on Jul 23, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
we're sisters in the embarrassment category
wish the guys would admit the same
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
hey sister
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
is his foot out of bounds?
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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...
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 23, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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!!!
by cubsluver22 on Jul 23, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the howry cow?
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Jul 23, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 23, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Matt Allison on Jul 23, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wax on, Wax off, Soto!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 23, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Emelie on Jul 23, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Why did Felix have to get hurt last night?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
With the good news of Soriano comes bad news of Kid K, yuck
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 23, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by jajonez77 on Jul 23, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0 Brewers top of the 5th...Hardy HR...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Jul 23, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
predictions on sori tonight?
i say he goes 1 for 3 with a double and 1 K
by cubswynn on Jul 23, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Employee22 on Jul 23, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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