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Congrats to Jeff

on his FIRST strikeout

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 25, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First

aaahh damn

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on Jul 25, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

not the way to start the new thread

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rough first outing

he looks nervous

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on Jul 25, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who would you suggest?

’’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 25, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he hasn't pitched

at length at all this season.

’’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 25, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because the bullpen is dead

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great point

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 25, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trial by fire. :^)

Welcome to the bigs, kid.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

three outs

gave up the run, but several 97mph fastballs. This kid could do well for us.

’’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 25, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He has some real good stuff

that pitchout cost him the run I think

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think BB nailed it on the head when he said..

that Lou has been wanting a power arm in the bullpen.. he might have just found it.

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if the Shark can get his breaking pitches over

he will be unbelievable.

The guy clearly is rough on the edges, but he will be terrific. At this level he needs to get more than his fastball over the plate. The hitters are just too good at this level, but he sure looks impressive.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's usually the case...

...with these fireballers. If a major league hitter is sitting on a heater, the 97 mph really doesn’t matter as much unless he is painting the corners.

I’m not watching the game, but the key always is whether he will have the command of both his pitches to keep guys honest.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Jul 25, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really like Len.

I hope he is here for a long time with us.

by TyCubsfan on Jul 25, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I preferred Chip

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jul 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chip is anal

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 25, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's fine with it...

He’s done it to a few starters when he was a closer.

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 25, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:^)

Yeah. Demp’s pretty circumspect. He gets it.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His rookie hazing may be a bit more harsh now

and rightly so. I hope Demop pulls a wicked prank on him

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by El Borto on Jul 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay SPUNKY!

Could have been worse, but looked okay in his first outing

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I didn't know Dustin Eglseder died.

That’s sad. RIP Dustin. Very inspiring story he had.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he passed

last week. I was reading in the paper that Theriot kept in touch with him after he sang last year.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon, Sori

now is the 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 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How'd Shark look out there...

Does he have potential, or Farnsworth Jr.?

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ron Santo

liked his performance.

’’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 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think his nickname is SPUNKY

around here

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, hes more composed than Farnsworth

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jul 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too early to tell bud.

He has alot of potential, but he needs to throw his secondary pitches.

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by Unique on Jul 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That run is on Theriot not the Shark

If he had any range or reaction time at all, that single was a ground out.

by Leon Durham on Jul 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What was Samardjjjiezl;kja thinking?

He totally should have been in the position to field that.

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riot

singles to right. I should get a macro.

’’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 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brilliant!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good ab by riot

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A Theriot special

A single with nobody on

by Leon Durham on Jul 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

easy to do when soriano bats leadoff

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

soriano has missed two months of this season. didn’t affect theriot’s numbers at all

by Leon Durham on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jesus

only Theriot can get ripped on for his teammate’s failure to get on in front of him

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Curse him

for getting hits whether or not somebody in front of him does.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's his role, isn't it?

The guy is getting on base and scoring runs at a fantastic clip. He should get a break from criticism of his offense for just a little while.

by D98 on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit Theriot

Your not helping my tie breaker average with these hits!! /runs and hides/

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats 2 hits for Theriot!

Did they say that he is first in multi hit games

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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh, man.

Riot out at second when Lee hits to third.

’’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 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he looked off to me...

but i haven’t seen a replay yet.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to tell.

No conclusive replays

by BlueSox on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

close

he came off but it was close to tell when

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Replay

are inconclusive. However, I don’t think anyone mentioned that Theriot was never tagged on his CS earlier. Another case of the ball getting there first, which tends to happen more often than not w/ him. Oh well.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No GIDP?

Did Lee beat the relay?

by D98 on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

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by Unique on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there wasn't one.

Uggla was almost off the bag at second.

’’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 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's with the "on-field delay"?

What’s with the “on-field delay”?

by jdb-44 on Jul 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pinella delay

Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.

by Griff5479 on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou and Theriot arguing that Uggla never tagged the bag.

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by Unique on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou came out

to argue the call at 2nd.

’’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 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou should be happy that the Marlins didn't turn 2

At least Rami gets to hit with a man on now.

by D98 on Jul 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hurricane Lou

n/t

Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"

by zambranofan on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no throw to first

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was out

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-Jeff Gordon

by Dave57 on Jul 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought for sure Lou was gonna get tossed

That umpire has had some issues this season IIRC.

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he stinks

no idea why he is up on the club let alone pitching with a one run lead. they are rushing this guy through the system like he is something special. if he didnt play football at nd he would be a middle reliever in Peoria.

by Keith Moreland on Jul 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't you have a ball in the outfied to drop?

Oh yeah and kiss my grits seabass!

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too early to tell either way

I think it’s too early for this guy to be up too, but its based on our needs. We are going to need to do something about our bullpen, and Jeff isn’t going to be the guy to do it… this year

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait, what?

he’s playing on a major league baseball team… because he played college football?

’’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 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Shark needs to get his breaking ball over the plate

with consistency. He will be back in Iowa to do that. But will a short stint up here do him a world of good to see that? We needed an arm here for 4-5 days until Woody is back.

“He stinks”? What are you, a deodorant salesman?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I blame Theriot for all of Lee's GIDP

If he would hit more doubles, triple or homers rather than singles, he would not be on 1st when lee batted

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou needs to take advantage of this and start sending Theriot on run & hits

Lee is hitting the ball on the right counts and sharp but not elevating

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by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rami

walks.

’’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 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome time

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

huh?

’’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 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did he stay in the game?

’’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 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

apparently

he did. I didn’t realize.

’’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 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agh

this is what happens when I let work interfere with listening to the game.

I honestly don’t remember ANY of Dome’s 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 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shark

’’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 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spunky?

With all the “TWSS” happening here I can only fear what will happen with someone nicknamed “Spunky.”

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Groan

but I have to agree…...

by tootle on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Spunky... I'm pretty sure...

Shark is too Greg Normanish.

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't change

something you didn’t start. He’s had that nick name for a long time.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spunky is stupid

A guy that brings it at 99 should not be called Spunky.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Shark

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happy Walks!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Either Theriot or Lee

have to be moved in the order. Theriot isn’t fast enough to beat out Lee’s constant grounders.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

somebody...please do it.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Viagra

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee should bat 5th or 6th

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no no no!

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand...

...not wanting to pitch to Ramirez, but it’s not like the remainder of the lineup will be much less dangerous.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it is when Dome swings like that

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Former Cub farmhand Pinto in the game.

I hated that we gave away him and Nolasco.

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by Unique on Jul 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FOR PIERRE!

...ugh…

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TMI Moment

I still get hot ‘n’ bothered whenever I see Mrs. Wormer in her corset and fishnets.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He gets a pass on that one for the Aramis trade...

I think that more than made up for it.

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

base hit lets go now

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Base hit gets us two runs now

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Passed Ball

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we need a single !!!!!

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was sooooooooooo close

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOME

almost… just get a hit now…

’’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 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woohoo!

Dome gettin’ the patience back.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big pitch

game

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by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT!

’’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 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why did he not run?????

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How was that not a foul tip?

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Run you idiot

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He never runs on those

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez would get berated for that...

I agree though – it rarely ever matters.

by SouthernCub on Jul 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't say that to

AJ P in the playoffs vs the Angels (IIRC)

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everybody wants him to screw up his legs again...

running out something that ultimately doesn’t matter anyway…

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, he would

Ramirez would get blasted for “doggin” it, if that were him.

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by BMoney79 on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugly swing for Dome

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by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scratchy used to be mine

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah!

Because everybody else has been so consistent this year.
Dude, give him some time to adjust to the looooong season over here. He’s helping us. He just needs to acclimate.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK. I just hate that spinning hack

that he’s been taking lately. He really needed to make contact in that spot.

by Itchy on Jul 25, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He looks like he's never ready for the pitch slightly inside

a pitch he should be turning on and driving. He takes those pitches and is almost exclusively looking to go the other way, IMO.

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In The Offseason

I would love to see Gerald Perry refine Dome’s Bail ‘n’ Flail approach at the plate.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for more Shark.

Cubs will have to get him his first win today.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugggh

This could be ugly…

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by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

honest opinion on Dome...

he is good but i think he has been way over rated this season. he has tired out lately and to being that player in the beginging of the season

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He doesn't hit that opening day homer

We would treat him like a lot of peple treat Soriano

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Get Another OF At the Deadline

to help spell Dome.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or call up

Pie

’’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 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Pie is insurance or trade bait

this is a team that is built to win now….not 2 years from now and anyone coming up must be a ROY candidate or find a role to contribute like Fonty…

the thing is who do you send down Fonty, Cedeno?

What you want is another DeRosa

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by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to read, that was.

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by dtpollitt on Jul 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry thought it in my head and didnt type

he has been no where near the player he was in the begining of the season

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's exhausted.

He’s not used to the travel; Japan is the size of Indiana.

He needs to be platooned.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he was overrated before the season...

and the first month only added fuel to the fire.

That said, I still think he’s a very solid player. Probably overpaid, but the expectations were probably too high.

by SouthernCub on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he needs this year to adjust

and he will play up to his ability next year

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by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so too.

He’s had to make some huge adjustments so far this season.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto

lots of travel and away from home. Way WAY away from home.

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The question is "what is his true ability?"

His stats in Japan appeared to be more similar to that of a ~.810-.820 OPS guy in MLB when you consider the stats of guys like the Matsuis and Ichiro. Right now, he’s at .787 OPS, so I’d expect better next year. But I wouldn’t expect a .900 OPS from him.

by SouthernCub on Jul 25, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's a ROOKIE.

let’s give him a year, eh?

’’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 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm more than willing to give him time..

I’m just saying that people were expecting a big power .900 OPS guy. Compared to the Matsuis and Ichiro, I thought that was unrealistic. That’s all.

I’m not dissing Fukudome. I’m not writing him off. I’m just saying that I think some people overrated him before the season expecting big power. I think that in reality he’ll wind up somewhere between what he is right now and what people thought before the season.

by SouthernCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he was "overrated" per se

He has been playing in a different part of the world all through his life and is going through an adjustment period. Fukudome has enough baseball smarts to figure what has been going wrong with him and will only comeback strong next year.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shark

throwing offspeed pitches now.

’’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 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Starts him off with sliders

Nice change

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by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Variety...

The spice of life – er – pitching.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1,2,3 inning for the Shark!

’’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 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

’’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 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Much better second inning

Now lets get him some runs

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome.

This is a huge game today simply because of this kid’s pitching future.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shark will probably go the rest of the way...

Time to get him some runs, so he can get the win.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go SPUNKY!

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Spunky your dog?

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santo's my dog...

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is this SPUNKY, to which you refer??

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by BMoney79 on Jul 25, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job.

He “pitched” like a top prospect in that frame.

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by Unique on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job Jeff

Pitching vs. Throwing as Len remarked

by BlueSox on Jul 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He probably settled down from the adrenaline rush

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

You’d have to be dead not get your adrenaline pumping with the fans on their feet at Wrigley for your major league debut.

by BlueSox on Jul 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Shark looked very good in the 8th.

even breaking balls were over.

Does Mr “He Stinks” the deodorant salesman, want to rethink that statement?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If you're gonna go after the guy

for overreacting to one mediocre inning, you can’t use one good inning as evidence or superiority.

Or you can, whatever.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my point isn't that he is superior, I said from the beginning (above) that he is

just here for 4-5 days to get a taste of the majors and he needs to work on getting his breaking balls over consistently. But to say “he stinks” was just silly and wrong. One inning, your first in a tight game is not the full body of work in which to judge a guy.

I agree the second inning is not the full body of work either, but it is probably a better showing of his true “body of work.” But to write him off as “he stinks” based on the 7th seemed foolish to me.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shark - The Anti-Valverde...

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by ballhawk on Jul 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cmon, Soto

’’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 25, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto flies out

Cedeno PH for LBR

’’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 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just missed that one...

It’d be nice to see onedec here.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game screams 14 inning struggle

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

please, no

there’s no BULLPEN…

’’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 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And a 5 or 6 inning starter is going tomorrow

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I predict a game winning HR

by Alfonso Soriano. :-)

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by Unique on Jul 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That would get my vote.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A guess hack game winner

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't that be nice?

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ronny

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)

by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good work, Ronny

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by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Turning it round!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnson is 2-2

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by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, RJ sacrifices and PH for Samardz with Edmonds.....walk and face Soriano or pittch to Jimbo

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by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's ironic

given that the ubermacho stache is gone.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

stolen base, and a base hit please

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by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Jul 25, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go Reed.

No way Shark hits if it comes to that right? Prolly be Gaudin in the 9th then I guess.

by TyCubsfan on Jul 25, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou says

he’s going to use Marmol to close, if necessary.

’’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 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon, Reed!

’’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 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We're

gonna see every guy in the Marlins BP.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That only helps us if the game goes further

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol and Howry

are both up. o_O

’’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 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Throw in Wuertz

and you got the good, the bad, and the ugly.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

too true

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by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm waiting for that fantastic moment

when the sidebar EXPLODES with twenty posts announcing something awesome.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beer prices at Wrigley tomorrow $2.00

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by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheers!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess I was wrong about Edmonds

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RJ

Ks

’’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 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it RJ

Edmonds time!

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jedmonds in for Shark

’’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 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shark tried to

walk to the plate. ha!

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by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was funny

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by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW, why even go up Reed??

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by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He has been a hero in this spot before

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loved Edmonds little headshake in the dugout

get back over here, rook.

funny

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 25, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy!

Your turn, man.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HIT!

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by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOUBLE FOR JIMMY!

’’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 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for Soriano to be the hero

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NIce job, Jimmy!

2 in scoring position for Sori.

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by BMoney79 on Jul 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the Jim Edmonds fan club is now passing out muffins

line forms to the right

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by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice ED!!

Double. Now for Fonzie.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They have to IBB him here right?

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

base hit! cool! and Sori coming up!!!

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by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring em home Sori!!!

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gods, Sori

if there was any time for you to just get a hit, it’s NOW!

’’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 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Jimbo just placed it in a spot

Now pinch hit Jimbo….Marquis

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by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phillip Gerard is rooting for Soriano

from behind the dugout

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good spot for a big hit...

Come on Soriano, give Samardzija a chance for the win!

by SouthernCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we 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 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not cool...

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not cool

I thought he did… !!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah don’t do that – all i have is BCB right now.

by Ryno72 on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fore sure gonna

walk him

Go ahead, Z me.

by tony412 on Jul 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Sori!

Take a guess hack!!

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by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wish granted

shucks

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by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

low strike zone

by bizzle4 on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure I'm comfortable with the idea that...

...our starting center fielder gets pinch-ran for by a pitcher.

by cwyers on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Knee problem.

Precautionary. Nothing to worry about.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT!

arg arg arg

’’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 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dang

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it

Lets leave some more in scoring position. Now freakin Howry is in

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whamp Whamp

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Theriot

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lot of man love for gritty player

good singles hitter, poor fielder

lots of love

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disagree...

Good singles hitter, average fielder.
Gotta’ have lots of love.
Cancel out all the hate. :^)

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugly approach Soriano....he needs AB's

Well now we got Howry….wonder if he brought the extinguisher or gas can?

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We know he's got his one pitch.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

was is my heart sinking?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

always makes me nervous

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aramis will get to bat so there is still hope

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yuppers.

Time to be a hero…AGAIN!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

drive carefully!

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOING HOME

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds should of PH when ward was up

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a chance.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why not ???

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what was the difference?

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward needs to be replaced

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking it but I didnt want to say it

I would have zero problem with that

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it as well...

...If we can tolerate Jim Edmonds, then we can be okay with Barry Bonds.

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

’’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 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

puke

’’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 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

puke with lots of OPS

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad YOU said it and not me.

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who is pitching?

’’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 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IT'S A TRAP!

’’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 25, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup --holding onto edge of seat --

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Story of the game to day, CUbs 11 LOB

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My bad. You're right.

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean Spunky?

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, that's not 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)

by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta shut them down here

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

full count boos starting to appear

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He got Efffin squeezed!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no screwed

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strike 3 UMP you missed it

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

8 straight fastballs, throw in a change up

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob freakin Howry

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by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fail

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scratch my back with a hack saw

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well shit

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poop?

whatever happened to poop?

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by IowaCubs- on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just mad

at the ump for calling that one pitch a ball when it was clearly a strike. This run probably wouldn’t have scored.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear ya

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks ump

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

aw, hell.

Home run. 3-2

’’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 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-O-N-E!

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game Over

release Howry. He’s finished.

Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

couldn't agree more

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah - plenty of time.

Remember earlier in the season? Down by 5 in the bottom of the ninth was a cakewalk.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We do bat again

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say don't DFA yet...

But how can Lou have confidence to put him in when the pressure’s on?!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn it Sheffield HR 3-2 marlins

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry should only be used if we are up or down 10, he is useless

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FRUCK ump gave him an extra out

I used to sit on the front row and blow smoke to these guys….

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap...

Seriously….what happened to this guy…He has nothing anymore.

--www.AddictedToQuack.com

by jtlight on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bob

and his gas can at the ballpark today.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry Shit.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job

You sack-o-crap Howry!!!

by Itchy on Jul 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ladies and gentlemen

The Cubs are tied for 1st place

by gocubs40 on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOT YET.

’’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 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game isn't over.

Who says Milwaukee is gonna win tonight?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not completely over yet

If we can get out of this down 1, we have 2-3-4 up

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet you laugh at funerals too.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TROLL!!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

F

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just hafta stop trotting Howry out there with less than a 5 run lead

Just can’t do it anymore.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry doin?

There just isn’t any more room for him on the 25-man.

by D98 on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOWRY SUCKS

....but the game isn’t over!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Umm...

It really is over

by gocubs40 on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, it's not.

and if you think it is, there’s no need for you to comment on this board anymore.

’’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 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Snap!

haha

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou In Blue Gets My Vote

for having the prettiest spouse on the board.

Actually, tied with my own. :-)

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks! :D

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ummm...

No it isn’t.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it isn't

Still two-thirds of an inning left, plus half of another one.

You do know they play nine innings, correct?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, and ...

I do know there’s one inning left. I don’t believe winners and losers are judged on how many men are LOB.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it isn't the men left on.

it’s the men yet to score.

THE
GAME
IS
NOT
OVER.

’’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 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then why are you still here?

shouldn’t you leave and beat the traffic?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, no. there’s time. keep hope alive.

by Ryno72 on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,

you may not be very familiar with baseball, but that’s not really how it works.

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Lou get the Memo?

Howry is nothing more than a Mop up guy

by cubsnlinux on Jul 25, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the non-strike was low...

It was not strike 3. That was home-town hopefulness.

Funny that they said Howry hasn’t allowed many inhereted runners to score. Maybe because Pinella doesn’t trust him to bring him in with runners on?

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 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ross they had a sideview and the missed call and it was above the knees

total missed call

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Len and Bob said so too.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was a good 3-4 inches above the knee at the front of the plate

according to the side view camera on WGN. Sorry Ross, we did get screwed on that.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure Howry Got Screwed Out of a K

but he still needed to buckle down and get the guy out.

Whether it’s fatigue or an injury or Father Time, I wouldn’t use Howry unless it was like 19-0.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think it's time to send howry away

seriously he gives up so many runs in tight ballgames

by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What about not

pitching him in tight ballgames late?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramizrez Double

Ronny got an owee

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Error

Ramirez to second

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No error.

Who would of the error been on?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sloppy fielding on our part today

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Memo to Lou

Howry is done. Full stop.

by BlueSox on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He shoulda never been put in...

D-O-N-E

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno

got spiked. Great.

’’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 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hope onedec is OK after getting spiked

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is truly pathetic, no way should we be giving up a double on that

Gotta know who is running

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That ball just died in the grass...

long run for Fonz to get to it.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed. this whining for no reason is getting silly.

Complain about Howry’s poor pitching all you want (as you should!). But that double just ended up in a bad place. Sh^t happens.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somebody go on the field and yell at Howry

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like the guy when

He blew the lead against Colorado last year.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

f ing howry

u suck so freaking much

by lexmarklover on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have been trying to be positive, but...

What the hell is wrong with Howry?
Why is Daryl Ward making $1.2 million to hit .250 and strike out with the bases juiced?
What the hell is up with double digit LOB???

phudge.

"They say the big possums come out late." H. Caray

by Don Gerard on Jul 25, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why can't my farts smell like cotton candy?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what you get from going with the low-grade county fair cotton candy.

Gotta stick with the state fair cotton candy if you want to be ‘fresh’...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or cinnamon rolls?

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry sucks

Ward is having an awful season
Howry sucks

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob Howry.

Do not want.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TAKE HOWRY OUT!!

Give us a chance, Lou! Ward & Dome both choked too, don’t forget that.

by Itchy on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Prediction

Therot singles
Lee hits into a 4-6-Lee double play
Aramis K’s

by gocubs40 on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go away

You are a blithering idiot.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+2

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+3

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FLAGGED!

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jul 25, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

away with you

varlet. Learn how to be a fan someplace else.

’’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 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why are you even on here

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another One

You’re not around the next time the Cubs win.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weak! Go away

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

care to make it interesting? $20 to DLee's Project 3000

If you’re right, I’ll pay. If you’re wrong, you pay.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prediction:

2-run RamBomb walks us off.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and let me guess

Cubs lose 17 of their next 20 and completely fall out of contention.

by rea5661 on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Conclusion

I don’t like you

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1000

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here is what I see on Howry

His FB is 3-4 mph slower than last year….he used to be 93-95 now is 90-92 and his slider is flatter…..

Meaning he is either hurt or losing it at his age. He could be scouted

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My God

can we just DFA him yet?

by jbertram on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gocubs40? sure.

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

I’m for that.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

think we could get

a used infield rake?

’’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 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we would be getting more

then he’s worth…let’s do it.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that I think

Howery should be pitching in the 9th inning of a tie game…..

But it boils really down to my pet peeve

RUNNERS LEFT ON BASE

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOB is a killer

Especially late in the game. The Cubs pitching has been pretty good today, all things considered.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Howry being considered?

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the whole

the pitching has been very good for a while.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whatever They've Been Doing

to get them on in the first place is what they need to do in order to get them in. Keep making with the walks and hits…stop putting “the game is in my hands” pressure on yourselves!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew

Dome saving our bacon.

’’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 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry = Smelly Pirate Hooker!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This team really needs some pen help

Mr. Hendry please learn from you mistakes in 2004!

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What mistakes were those?

The players the Cubs needed in 2004 were there. They didn’t execute. That’s more on Dusty than on Hendry.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not MDBNIU

But he was right about the 2004 team. Hendry could have shipped Guzman for bull pen help but did not. It was a mistake.

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitching didn't lose this game...

You can’t have 10 hits, strand 12 people on base, score only two runs and expect to win too many games.

by Shawon O Meter on Jul 25, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I try NOT to be negative

but come on Howry, what the hell are you doing out there! If it weren’t for a great play by DeRosa last night we are looking at another loss due to Howry last night. Howry just seems like his days of dominance is over..

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When did howry ever have days of dominance?

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

last August/Sept.....other years

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could you tell me when

“his days of dominance” ever happened?

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

T-Ball?

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!

I wish the Brewer's an everlasting misery and pain, so naturally I put them in Milwaukee.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was very good in 04-06

http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/howrybo01.shtml

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 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yowza

This is sad to see Howry falling apart like this. A guy hitting 196 tattooed the ball there.

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 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We should've gotten Rauch

ARZ didn’t give up jack for him!

by Itchy on Jul 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would ya rather of seen Eyre out there?

n/t

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't have

agree we disagree

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Dome!

Thanks for the helping hand. (Go ahead… I dare you to try and run on me)

by arioso on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY DON'T WE JUST ALL FREAK OUT?! BAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny - that doesn't look like Rick James...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a lot of educated fans here

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In this instance, Howry probably does need to be moved.

Whether that is to another team or to Iowa or to retirement, he needs to go. There’s less than a half season of a 3 year deal left to eat, and they’re going to have to pay him that whether he’s blowing games or sitting at home eating chips.

It’s time for Howry to go.

by D98 on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're smoking the ball off of him even on outs

That’s why I still thought he sucked yesterday, even though he didn’t give up any runs. DeRosa saved his ass night.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This might be the longest inning

in my life.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty sure

Game 6, NLCS, 2003, 8th inning…pretty sure that was the longest inning of our collective lives.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:weeps:

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:sobs:

It took me until last year to get over my depression.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think

Howry’s fooling anyone.

Whew. Out of the inning.

’’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 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

himself

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Minus 1 pitch

Howry got out unscathed…

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately

one pitch might make all the difference.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That missed strike changed everything

Still, you can’t let it come down to an umpire’s mistake.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good pitchers tend to overcome bad calls.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank god THAT inning's over

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My tummy sure

feels like it.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Here we go.....

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1 for TDK reference

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm out.

listen to the rest in my car. 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)

by drewishdrewid on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

drive safely!

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bye Drew

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least he only gave up one run

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Championship teams

Win some games like this. I hope this is one of ‘em.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk off time!

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RALLY CAP TIME

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what cap?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

she is a stand up girl

I’d say she is a trooper…..

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RALLY BOOB TIME?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell her to stop sending me her photos!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

: - )

n/t

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

silcone sally

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a beautiful day for baseball... let's play TWO!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

with....with Two.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rally Cleavage!

New for 2008!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry throws a strike on his 141st pitch of the inning.

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 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really a gas can

but Howry gave up a HR when the ump gave the Fish an extra out

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's getting knocked around the park.

If you or I were pitching, we may get a similar result. Everything is getting hit really, really hard. Some are base hits, some are outs, some are HR.

by D98 on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Personal Positive Note

I just accepted a full time job offer from a well-established printing company in the OC. Good pay, benefits, and the company itself is a long established (read: wealthy) firm. Even better news is that I’ll be around here less during the day. :-p

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

-1

For the phrase “the OC.”

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So is "Go Cards" around here.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope. Not really.

:D

I was mostly playing on an Arrested Development joke about the usage of “the OC.”

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.

by neverAcquiesce on Jul 25, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congratulations!

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker

by Emelie on Jul 25, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats!!

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugly AB right there

"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way

to work that count, Theriot.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You will die unhappy

and miss everything cool

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many games left on WGN?

They are playing less than .500

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

Cwyers around here? I wonder if the Cubs WGN record is statistically different from their CSN/ESPN record. My guess is yes, but I cannot imagine a reason for it to be so.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry

by mambochicken23 on Jul 25, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Down to the last chance

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee flies out

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets not make him work hard

Aramis needs to be clutch here

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 25, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee is really not getting it done.

I love the guy, but there is either something wrong, or he’s getting old.

by D98 on Jul 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously go away

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's easy to be negative nancy

This board is for fans who cheer for the team, not celebrate and predict their demise!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs