Open Thread: Brewers vs. Astros 7/25

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 7:23 PM CDT Comment 168 comments

Today was a disappointment. Instead of living in the past, let's push forward and give Harden some runs tomorrow. He may only need a couple. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Howry sucks, we can't score runs. Keep movin on I say.

No matter how much we only want to worry about our team and our team only, we can root for the Astros tonight together. Might be a little fun. Go Stros! Light em up!

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Tejada

caught stealing on a horrible call. Like, really bad.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Anytime Kendall catches someone stealing it must be a horrible call.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

balk???

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Balks suck.

Didn’t get a good look at it, tho.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brewers up 1-0

by cubsnlinux on Jul 25, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who's on the hill for both teams?

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 25, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It Parra for Brew and Wandy for the Astros

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling

the Cubs-Brewers series coming up is going to be one for the ages.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I've got tickets for all four games

When I bought them in February, I was hoping it would be for something. This is a bit more than I bargained for. But I can’t wait to get up there. It’s gonna be fun.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It will be fun, but not good for stress level

"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 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can handle it

This has the potential to be the biggest Cubs series since the one in September 2003 against the Cardinals. I think that might have been the best series I’ve ever seen—had the Cubs lost 4 of 5, I’d have said the same thing.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just glad

we’ll playing them after their winning streak ends. Which it will.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The game thread over at brew crew ball is pretty interesting.

They are spending more time talking about the Cubs than the Brewers (almost)

"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance

by pfd89 on Jul 25, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's because they know there team isn't worth talking about

because just like last year they will choke the last 2 months and not make the playoffs.

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 25, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am going to Mondays game

When I bought the tickets, I thought it would be Z and Sabbathia, but Lilly and CC will have to do.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Were there still tickets available?

I thought all the games for next week were sold out.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I sucked it up and used Stub Hub

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope you didn't get raked over the coals too much

A few years back, I bought tickets for a Cubs game in February, and the best seats I could get were in the upper deck. A buddy of mine bought tickets four days before the same game and got seats six rows behind the plate, from the box office. I guess you never know.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Bourne Supremacy!

Now use those wheels, kid.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice Berkman

I feel ill cheering for them, but still. On the corners for Lee

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Astros pitching

must really suck, because they’ve got some good hitters in that line-up.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh it does

Too bad we couldnt hit it last week

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlos Lee Almost had a 3 run shot..almost...

by cubsnlinux on Jul 25, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

High splitter

Obviously not part of Carlos’ “Hot Zone”.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 down

Let’s go, Miggy.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

jeebus

same pitch Lee chased.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Crap

I do not feel good about this. AT ALL. Parra is good. Better than I thought coming into this season.

OT: Who do you think the Cubs are looking at to platoon with Fuke. As AL mentioned in his recap?

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Derosa

is key because he can play anywhere and give guys like Theriot, Rami, and Dome a day off. Ward has looked bad as a pinch-hitter, but would fare better with a start now and then. Blanco needs to spell Soto once a week also, IMO; kid has never had this much worked heaped on him.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fifth inning, 1-0

Relax. Not saying the Astros will win, but … you already get way to stressed about Cubs games. Are you going to get way too stressed out about Brewers games, too?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am always stressed about the Cubs

In the winter it is like I am on Prozac

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha! In the winter I'm more of a basket case

because I can’t wait until spring training. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That starts for me in late Jan or Feb I guess

In November and December, people wonder why I am so calm and laid back all of the time. It is pretty funny

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The winters lately have been long and cold

Now that the Illinois high school basketball tournament has gone from two classes to four, it’s not nearly as fun as it used to be. That would bridge me over until spring training started.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As far as trades,

I was hoping they’d grab Randy Winn last year; I think he would be great off the bench for the Cubs in the stretch.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree

Forgot about him. He would be nice. Switch hitter. Plays good Defense.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How is Jake Fox doing

I know he’s been hitting a lot of HRs in the minors, not sure what is average looks like. Could he be an in house solution to play RF against lefties.

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 25, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

whoa.

Those stats for Parra are sick. I wasn’t aware he was performing like that.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Rodriguez pitching a dandy tonight," Uecker says

So I guess he does it to other teams, too.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He is a good pitcher

He has great off speed stuff. Parra seems just one better tonight. So far.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Watching this game

I can already sense how tough next week’s series is going to be. The Brewers are a really good team. The Cubs are going to have to throw them out of this rhythm they get in. Cubs hitters are going to have to be crazy patient to have any hope of getting into the Brewer BP. That might mean called 3rd strikes, but that’s the way it goes. They also should consider pitching the Brewers hitters inside. A lot. A ton. In the very first game. Get inside their heads and throw them off balance from the very beginning. It’s going to be tough.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd be happy with a 2-2 split

Maybe win the middle two games. Nice if you could sneak out a win in the getaway game.

Although CC is due for a loss. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubs

are going to have to go at it like it’s a war. The two teams are so evenly matched that they’ll need any outside advantage they can manufacture.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You bring up an interesting point

Are they evenly matched?
While we wait for the Astros to wake up, lets compare. Pitchers first

CC vs. Z – Brew
Sheets vs. Harden – Push
Demp vs. Parra – Push
Lilly vs. Suppan – Cubs
Bullpen – Cubs

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's about right, I think

Offense—I’d say it’s about a push.

Bench—Cubs have Ward, Cedeno, Fontenot, etc. Brewers have Kapler, Counsell, etc. Pretty even there.

The Cubs have Lou and the Crew has Yost. That might be the tiebreaker.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Offense as of late is not a push.

They better show up for next week’s series

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As of late, you're right

As of early, Cubs by far.

I think what we’re basically saying is that it’s anybody’s series.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

Cubs hit well in Miller. Should be ok series for us. I am going on Monday. Seeing CC pitch should be interesting.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm excited about that

Just to watch CC pitch. Never seen him live before.

I’m counting on the usual high number of Cubs fans being at Wrigley North. A few years ago, the White Sox played at home at the same time the Cubs played in Milwaukee, a day game. Sox drew about 19,000. So more Cubs fans drove 90 miles on a beautiful day to watch a game than the Sox could muster in their own park. Typical. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It should be cool

That game scares the crap out of me though. But you never know. We rocked him when Neifi and Macias were playing, so you never know.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True enough

Lilly isn’t exactly cottage cheese himself.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No he isnt but, the Brew Crew loves hitting off him

It should be fun. We are sending our best up against there best.

Lilly vs CC
Z vs. Sheets
Parra vs. Demp
Suppan vs. Harden

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Out at home.

jeez.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Unreal

Why send him on that? Bases loaded with one out and Tejada up

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Astros

aren’t playing smart in this game. ugh.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

7 hits 0 runs

Unreal.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And you thought the Cubs were bad today ...

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pitch counts

after 6 completed:

Wandy 100
Parra 88

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sh*tty Brewer D comes in handy.

Pitching change. Parra out.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Astros better tie it here

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I know.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loretta PHing

Wandy also out.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Loretta sac fly, tie game, 1st and 3rd 1 out

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tied!

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tied up

Ok. Tack on!

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That exploding

pitch speed graphic FSN has is annoying.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Matsui sac fly, 2-1 stros

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2-1 stros...need another

I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.

by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes. 2-1 Stros.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cards lose.

Keep pushing Stros

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

3-1 astros, berkman rbi single

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take it. 3-1.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I will also take it until.....

we look at the really weak link of the Astros. The bullpen. We just need to get to the ninth. I like Valverde.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Astros

should be winning this like 6-1.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris Sampson!

REALLY!!!

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Off to the rock show.

Later guys. Go Stros :)

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

See ya!

Thanks for playin

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The 8th is huge

Whoever goes out there has Weeks, Hardy and Braun (Mr Showboat). Valverde in the 9th is a little easier to take.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like your nickname for Braun.

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He is gonna take one to the melon one of these days

I just hope I get to see it. He is an amazing player. Hands down. But he seems to know it more than anyone.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's an amazing hitter...

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait 'til the next Cardinals series

I suspect TLR will be headhunting that day.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's Tony's MO.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boy, Braun is getting quite the reputation

He had some showboating problems last year, didn’t he? He’s a great player (at least offensively), but he needs to tone it down a little and remember he isn’t a grizzled veteran.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's see what Mr. Showboat does now. He's up with a runner at 2nd.

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cards lost 7-2

C’mon Astros! Let’s keep MIL a game back and STL four games back.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Say what you will about our Cubs

but I’d rather be us than the Rays. Don’t look now, but here come the Yankees! Ugh.

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah boy.

Rays will probably get overtaken by the Yankees & the Red Sox.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Double by Hardy

Braun up.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweetest three words in the English language

In play, out(s)

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fielder to go

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Braun grounded out

2 downh

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Jul 25, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What does everyone think about Sherrill from Baltimore

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good guy. I also heard the Cards and Brewers like him.

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fielder grounds out on first pitch.

Inning over. Going to 9th. 3-1 Astros.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

My name is Prince

and I am jumpy!

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BWAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Humberto Quintero

Always struck me as a weird name.

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Onto the Bottom of the 9th!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Going to bottom of 9th.

Still 3-1 Astros.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here we go!

Valverde will face:

Hart, Hall and Cameron

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Forgive Me, My Friends

As I root for that shithead Valverde.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All is forgiven. Go in peace, my son.

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Waldo The Dog Faced Boy

to lead off the btm of the 9th….

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-1

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-2

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1-2

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Still 1-2

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Double for Waldo

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bill Hall Up...

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1-0

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fly Out To Center

1 down, Waldo goes to third.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only good thing is they probably won't bunt here.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

With apologies to Long John Baldry,

it ain’t easy for any team in the ninth, is it?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1 out..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mike Cameron Up....

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-1

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1-1

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1-2

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fouled Back, Still 1-2

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2-2

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

K!

Two out!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

1-1

by cubsnlinux on Jul 25, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1-2

by cubsnlinux on Jul 25, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just back from Phillies-Braves game

If you want to talk about fans ready to jump off the ledge, it’s Phillies fans.

After McCann’s grand slam in the 9th off Lidge, most of the fans in the park left.

by PhillyCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Or Jump Off The Lidge

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Valverde throws gas: 96-98 mph fastballs

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jason Kendall Up...

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-1

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

One more...

That’s all I ask.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

One strike!

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-2

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just one more strike....please....

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BALLGAME!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Brewers lose.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Crazy!!!

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Brew Crew Lose

Cubs still up by a game!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Thanks, guys….

by zevkalman on Jul 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HOT DAMN

I can sleep tonight! SPECTACULAR!!!!

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm outta here ya'll.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Later bud

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm digging your new tag line bro.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 25, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And for all the jerks on the Cubs game thread

who had this game in the Brewers’ hip pocket at 5 p.m., I say:

You were wrong. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NICE CALL!

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

as we have to say in the securities business:

“Prior performance is not indicative of future results.”

You think that should read “Prior’s…”?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please, don't remind me

Every time I think the Cubs are going through some tough stuff, I think of the Prior/Wood Watch and I feel a lot better.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 25, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

I am so pissed. Harden’s first game was a 12 Sat game, so I didnt get to see it. Second start I had to work late. Tomorrow, another 12 Sat game.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brewers lose!!!!!

Never thought I’d cheer for an “L” flag

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Still in 1st!!!!!!!!!!

YES!!!

Oh and all the people calling into Philadelphia sports talk radio want to get rid of Chase Utley. Think the Cubs can use him?

by PhillyCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Valverde is still an ass.

but at least the Suds come back to earth.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jason Kendall?

Yea that the guy you want hitting down by 2 with a man on and two out in the bottom of the 9th.

Ned Yost will win this division for us

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, You Ain't Seen Nuthin' Yet

Wait until they hit a real rough patch and Ned starts overmanaging.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 25, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

typo!

over-mangling.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHERE WAS THE GUY THEY CALL THE MUSCLE

BRANYAN I THINK

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now if we can only give Rich some run support tomorrow

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We gave him 7 runs last time at Wrigley

then the bullpen happened…

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hart is gone and Marmol brain-farted.

I think neither will happen if we spot him 7 tomorrow.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quite so

Plus Harden is philthy! I have much confidence…

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know

I am just talking about our overall offensive funk as of late.

OT: Do you think a Brewers Loss gets the Cubs pumped? It gets me pumped, but I am just a silly fan.

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure it doesn't hurt

Of course if I had to play at noon tomorrow I’d probably be sawing logs right now instead of following the game. Then again, I’m older than Edmonds…

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of Edmonds

He looked really hobbled today. I would like to see him in there for the Tues game vs. Sheets and the Crew

by louslovechild on Jul 25, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like him in there on most days

I didn’t see much of the game today, but I imagine that knee is bothering him still. Luckily we have a sparky alternate in Reed who brings other intangibles to the table.

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda

by Goodie1969 on Jul 25, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The problem is...

... you can’t play Reed Johnson for long periods of time vs. RHP… he’ll eventually stop hitting them.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 26, 2008 4:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope some new trends can begin with this Brewers loss

Hopefully the Cubs can fire up the clutch hitting machine (which I think will solve the bullpen problems) and the Brewers will now come back to earth, especially when we show up on Monday!

We have to make our own luck!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 25, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is good news

but the Cubs need to take care of their business. Get those darn bats going and it will be hard to stop the Cubs.

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

by sue369 on Jul 25, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

cards/stros

am i really pulling for the cards and astros this week?????someone pinch me please.the cubs need to start hitting soon and consistenly.cant keep wasting quality starts from the pitchers with no run support. hell cc is 4-0 already and harden cant get a win.when the brewers grab 1st place we can hopefully run them down like last year.

by NOMAR on Jul 26, 2008 7:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs