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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Saturday 7/26, 12:05 CT

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Len, Bob, and WGN

A welcome site here in HM’s land!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ok...

im here!! first game with my new bcb shirt!! but, im all alone, with just me and my tub of toll house cookie dough, :(

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yummmmmmm

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

will do....

hopefully i dont have to eqat the whle tub, but then again i hope i do…

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll trade you a bowl of cucumber soup

for some of that cookie dough :D

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha, ill send some right over

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you, sir, thank you very much

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How did the soup turn out?

We have fresh cucumbers right now so I might try making some soup.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

excellent

it’s creamy, rich, with a hint of cucumber and a dash of dill… yummy!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mmmm, sounds great.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

perfect for a summer Saturday afternoon with the Cubs on :-)

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to hear!

Hope it helped erase some of yesterday’s bitterness.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's do this Cubs!!!!!

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets wake up those bats!

Go Cubs!

"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08

by JB 23 on Jul 26, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden's first pitch...

One ball

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No command, 3-0

Ouch!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walked on 4.... damn!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

predict 12 K's for harden...1 er

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh...a walk

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Um, Rich

Throw a strike please.

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by MrNFL on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there you go

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally, a strike!!!

Hallelujah!!!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K K!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

little rough at the start but KKK

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K K K!!!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That post

needs context to not sound incredibly racist. LOL

"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 26, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There we go!

Boy he figured that out pretty quickly.

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by MrNFL on Jul 26, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good morning sir!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tricky Dick is quite amazing

ain’t he? I just hope they score some runs and Howry gets a day off.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

permanent time off

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes on all accounts.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Score first and score often.

Let’s get some runs!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot at 5?

Hmmm. He’s been on fire, but very interesting move,

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by MrNFL on Jul 26, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano striking out?

I’m so shocked

/sarcasm

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by MrNFL on Jul 26, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DLee double!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DLee with a double

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-Lee!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mmmm...

cookie dough

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"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 26, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice sig, BTW

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol!!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:P

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think my TV signal is time-shifted

the comments came in a couple seconds before I saw him hit the double.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Score!!!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-0!!!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Safe!

Cubs lead!

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by MrNFL on Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SAFE!!!!! 1-0

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ARAM rbi

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And a dangerous one too

I thought the catcher was gonna step on his hand after he touched homebase.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets keep it going

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just love it when we get the first run

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

it always feels good to be playing from in front

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

Anybody out there know our record when we score first?

"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 26, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From NorthsideBaseball:

CUBS are 41-14 when they score first in the game…. 19-29 when they don’t
CUBS are 23-6 when they score in the first inning…. 37-37 when they don’t

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

That is an encouraging stat.

"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 26, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice inning now let's hold em.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

strike early, get on the board, and HOLD THEM.

’’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 26, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

harden

looked nasty after that LO walk

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he has that Marmol gene

"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 26, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K # 4!!

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K K K K!!!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

think my 12 prediction is too low?? lol

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

better go get some more cookie dough

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha, i hope i have too

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep better get some

more made now.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh wait that was for hits not Ks lol

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how many

weight watchers points you think im gonna go through today? thats a prediction

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably safe..

if he keeps on walking guys 12 will be the max. but once again he looks great.

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It must be killing a certain someone

to have sworn off BCB for a while when he could be rubbing Harden all up in our faces!

"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 26, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No doubt

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow that's weird.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a phantom Sue?

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno...

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dominick!!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't that great to see?

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the little kid who got beaned by Lilly threw out first ball today

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Outstanding!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Such a cute little guy too.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

very very adorable

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

darnit

A non-k out… :)

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K K K K K!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jinx

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 Ks

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5 k's!!!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

boy, he's throwing a lot of pitches

what’s the count?

’’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 26, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the problem with Ks...

Not only are they fascist, but they also drive up pitch counts.

That said – I’m not complaining! :)

by Slim1256 on Jul 26, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he were pitching three or four pitch Ks

I’d be less worried. It’s the 8-10 pitch Ks that are difficult.

’’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 26, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

boy.

hope he can get some efficient innings farther on.

’’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 26, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love to see some 1-2 pitch ground outs or fly outs

in the next few innings. All these Ks may take their toll. Harden is impressive. I can’t be picky when he is missing bats. The guy is darn good.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden = Impressive

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by Goodie1969 on Jul 26, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pitching is king

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no earring thefts today?

Did you ever find the one from the other day?

by Slim1256 on Jul 26, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not yet

other one’s gone until I move, I fear

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yet..... ;-)

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

he’s asleep on my foot so I’m safe for the near term, although goodness knows what the other one is up to

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt lulling you into a false sense of security

I’m always afraid my cat is planning something…

"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 26, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

zambrano

won the poll yesterday as the best cub as a bears prospect, where you think he would play?

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Halfback

The guy is a tank and I’d like to see somebody stop him when he gets angry

Clever signature line

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was thinking he could replace hillenmeyer...

zambrano, urlacher and briggs, theresa a linebacking core!!

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Go Geo Soto!!!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geo DPs!!!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhhhhhh so close.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

point

stupid question…but who do the Cubs point to after a hit? batting coach? anyone know?

by Spydey on Jul 26, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought they were pointing at the sky to thank God

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't think so

it’s not up, it’s toward the dugout. who knows?

by Spydey on Jul 26, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just a "heyo"

to the team…

’’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 26, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tx drew

figured that was it…

go cubs! more points! lol

by Spydey on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome safe at first

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SAFE!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

awesome...

i like cubs hits, and cookie dough!! win win

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hooray!!! Marlins stink today!

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Runners move up!

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

homeplate ump takes a ball straight to the chin of face guard

hope he’s ok

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by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope the ump is OK.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ump is fuzzy

going to the hosp with a slight concussion…..

I fell off the rough once and sustained one…..not a good thing

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by Ivy Walls on Jul 26, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

golf injury? lol

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what it sounds like...

Seems like I can NEVER get off the rough – falling or otherwise.

by Slim1256 on Jul 26, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looking at Game Day...

It says injury delay. Good think I’m watching, or I’d be freaking out right now thinking it might have been a Cub…

Sucks for the Blue, though…

by Slim1256 on Jul 26, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone is getting

hit in the face. Both catchers AND the Ump? Geez. That ump doesn’t look like he knows where he is. Hopes he’s ok.

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by MrNFL on Jul 26, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes he does.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell, even fans

What’s up with this organization?

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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is what happened

today the organizations fault?

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely isn't

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he really looked dazed

how well do the masks protect these guys?

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

being a former HS catcher-----not a lot

the impact of a 90 MPH ball either off a bat or from the hand is like taking punch….it protects from broken bones….

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 26, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouch that's not good at all

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets blame the maple bats

" I played in college, albeit a small one, but darn it I still played and you didn't, so that qualifies me as an baseball expert allowing me to complaing about the Cubs as I see fit"

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's suing

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't remember the details

it was a squib in Cubs Bits in the Trib. I’ll see if I can find it online

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, we can expect the Trib to give an unbiased account

when an employee chucks a ball at the opposing team’s dugout and misses and instead throws the ball in the stands and hits a fan.

We can expect the employer to have “news” about that.

I’m holding my breath. Check the Sun-Times. :-)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was there, I read it this morning

a brief sentence, granted. Unfortunately, I threw out the paper already.

Also, Trib reporters aren’t too keen on management these days ;-)

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is completely off topic but...

but Casey Blake got dealt to the Dodgers today for

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a couple of minor leaguers..

i enjoy watching right before the trade deadline.

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that as well

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I have family who know Casey and Abby. She’s a huge Cub’s fan.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Surprised Brenly hasn't said yet

“that’s nothing compared to taking one on the big toe!”

"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 26, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Umps are sissies.

There, I said it. Flame

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...just wow

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like to see how you handle a fastball to the face.....

"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08

by JB 23 on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suggest

Ignoring this… you can’t win. No matter what, it’s what the troll wants…

by Slim1256 on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now emelie this is the time for a squeeze play

There is one-out, the count is 1-1, and the pitcher and position players will be not as “On” where the pitcher will want to get a strike, can Harden lay one down.

Now this is the problem-—Soriano is up after Harden so he is run producer—-but my guess is if the count goes 2-1 Piniella might think about it.

Or the Cubs could go with a safety squeeze which is different than a suicide squeeze

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 26, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

matters little if it is a suicide squeeze

now with a safety squeeze that is different…..but still the defense has to be perfect…..I don’t like it with Soriano up next.

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 26, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can squeeze if you want

but if your friends don’t squeeze well, their no friends of mine. doin the safety squeeze

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better would be the song by the Who

In and out and in and out, my mother’s got a squeeze box, Daddy doesn’t sleep at night

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 26, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on and squeeze me

come on and squeeze me like you do….

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!!

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sign me up!

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ooh yeah

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats the diff between a saefty and a suicide squeeze

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

one is a steal and one waits til the bunt gets down

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by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in a safety, the runner won’t break for home till the bunt is down.

On a suicide… he’s coming as soon as the pitcher commits to home with the pitch.

by Slim1256 on Jul 26, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

timing....suicide the runner breaks on the pitch like a steal of home

the batter has to put the bat on the ball…..

safety is the runner waits for the ball to be bunt and try to beat the throw….home

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 26, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it was her who suggested it yesterday though

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and why I put it out there

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 26, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes it was emelie

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 26, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks ;-)

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bruce Dreckman behind the plate

Iowa boy born and bred…

"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 26, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah and so, so is my father-n-law

what is this state tribalism?

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 26, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

nothing really, I just know his family. Sorry I brought it up…

"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 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my dad still speaks Yiddish fluently

it is an old European language that has its roots in German, mostly.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

does anyone have a stat that shows how many times soriano has started 0-2

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by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

STAT.com somewhere

got to pay for it

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 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on base hit

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RISP lets get it together

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty poor at bat by Sori IMO

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

im new to blog talk

whats imo?

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In my opinion

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IMHO....meaning in all humidity....;>)) Soriano needs about a week to get his timing back

This was the same in May

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 26, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

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by BigJohnAZ on Jul 26, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in my opinion

" I played in college, albeit a small one, but darn it I still played and you didn't, so that qualifies me as an baseball expert allowing me to complaing about the Cubs as I see fit"

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In My Opinion

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

by BigJohnAZ on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he is a professional and i expect him to make that catch

especially being the starting all star CF’er

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 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't we make general comments

without you making smarmy comments on them?

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, look at their signature

that should say it all

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know but

the condescending attitude bugs me.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know

wish there werent like that too

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+2

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dominick in the booth!!

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's shy... lol!

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and such a cutie

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Dominicks B-Day, too

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CRAP!!!

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well there goes the no-hitter

And the shutout.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but he will still get the win

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well said..

still have confidence in him.

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GONE

the shutout, the no hitter and the lead…..Harden go the ball up…on a tee and whoosh

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 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap face

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Florida's linup scarier that our lineup

A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.

by diehardmark on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They have a lot more power

A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.

by diehardmark on Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They didn't Thursday.

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez is the only fish that truely scares me..

He can hit anything and for power it seems. Uggla is either gone or a K it seems.

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I was saying is that they have a lot more power

Ramirez 24 Hr
Cantu 18 Hr
Uggla 24 Hr
Jacobs 20 Hr
Ross 16 Hr

A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.

by diehardmark on Jul 26, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ross isnt playing

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano with 0-2 Counts

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6154/situational

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by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am amazed at how poorly Soriano

does in 3-1 and 3-2 counts. I understand it is a small sample size, but those are still poor #s, it seems.

Lack of patience…nah. That is not his strength and we know it. I guess he is always a guy who wins his battles early in the count.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

Why would you mention small sample size, and then not look at all the data you do have? He has had exactly one at bat decided in a 3-1 count this year. “Small” doesnt even describe it.

Hit the “Since 1987” tab. 3-1 count, 1.597 OPS. 3-2 count, .801 OPS.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

only 19 times - would have sworn it was more

" I played in college, albeit a small one, but darn it I still played and you didn't, so that qualifies me as an baseball expert allowing me to complaing about the Cubs as I see fit"

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Selective perception

If you are looking for something it seems to occur more often that it really does

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

im calling

an aram HR

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good call

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who called it?

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very nice

Clever signature line

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

crazy...

want to suggest some lotto numbers for me?

by Slim1256 on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

winner winner

chicken dinner!

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW!!!!!! Good call

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You da Man !!!

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ARAMIS!!!

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by MrNFL on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

talk about hitting a bad pitch

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice call\

" I played in college, albeit a small one, but darn it I still played and you didn't, so that qualifies me as an baseball expert allowing me to complaing about the Cubs as I see fit"

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ARAM DA MAN

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RAMI!!!!!!! 2-1

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Volstad

Light em up

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There you are!

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+100

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he has connections. ;-)

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RAMI!

is my man crush!

’’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 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we all feel better when ARam is swinging well.

I hope he can get hot for a good long while!!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

but I’d have his baby. IT’S NOT A TUMAH!

’’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 26, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rami's gotta break out of this funk

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by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol lucky guess guys

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HR followed by a BB

This is how pitchers fall apart…

"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 26, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or not

"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 26, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I call an ARam homer every time he is up to bat

so far I’ve been right 18 times this year

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Preacherman

what you gotta say about DeRo

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by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry,

my quota is one prophecy a day

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fair enough

way to make it count though!

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i did call

12 k’s and 1 er from harden at the beginning of the thread, lets see how that holds up

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this rate

the K prediction may be a bit low

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys don't look now, but

I think our guys might be getting their groove back

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sure looks that way :D

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright.

now. LET’S HOLD THEM

’’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 26, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't care how ripped they may be

and most of the time they are anything but… shirtless men in stands is not a pretty sight

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OT: Lollapalooza lineup

Wilco, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Love and Rockets?
I’m sorry, is this 1994?

"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 26, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's gotten a little gray in the beard to be sure

still… Wilco rocks until the end of time

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd say

they alt-country until the end of time

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jul 26, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

still pretty cool for people

in their mid 20’s

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice lineup.

right up my alley. NIN and Rage? Hot diggity.

’’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 26, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The schedule stinks though

Wilco and Rage play at the same time on different stages.

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not a huge

Wilco fan.

’’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 26, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

those are the two headliner I was interested in seeing

the fact that they play at the same time kept me from shellnig out for the tix

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

8 Ks!

what’s his pitchcount?

’’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 26, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

64

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

got mine from mlb gameday

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we're only in the 4th!

’’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 26, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like 64....?

lost count

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+100

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes please

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Volstad - 55

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey John Baker

Thanks for helping keep Harden’s pitch count low!

Harden threw 13 pitches in that inning, with 2 Ks

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden will need a couple of more innings like that if Lou

wants him to go 7 today. Let’s hope so!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 26, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job by Fuku

to get behind and be patient enough to take the walk

Clever signature line

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome walks

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome takes one of his trademarked walks

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOME

is a walk machine!

’’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 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now let us see if Harden can put one down and get Fuku over

maybe he might contribute getting another ump out of the game?

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 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

needs some spring training on the art of bunting

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 26, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

harden is one of those pitchers

who make me excited to watch pitching…not many pitchers make me feel good when we dont have our bats up

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Next time Rich

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome needs to steal

If this was prison I would shank you.

by brownbuddha on Jul 26, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

welcome to he NL Rich, We’ll work on bat handling in the spring

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that wasn't good at all

"You put up with a few minor inconveniences when you live in a condemned building."

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Jul 26, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For those RED HEADED Murton fans

batting .125 with 29 AB’s…...

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 26, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and gallager gave up 5 er

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops my bad

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nevermind

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad volstad is distracted by Dome

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man

Sori has not yet got his groove back…

’’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 26, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's gonna be a little while

He’s had a few hits but nothing of consequence. I suspect by next week he’ll be better.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling that is why they brought him back when they did

Get his “guess” hacks in ASAP, so he is locking in come the Brewers series. I hope so at least.

by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds good to me

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

by sue369 on Jul 26, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whens the new thread go up?

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

9 pitches 3Ks

one can hope right?

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

by El Borto on Jul 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't care about the Ks

just keep his count down.

’’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 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Overflow

is up

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

by Emelie on Jul 26, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K K K K K K K K K!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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