First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Saturday 7/26, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 26, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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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, :(
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
lol
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
take a bite of dough for each cub hit!?
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 26, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
He might need some more dough :)
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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
will do....
hopefully i dont have to eqat the whle tub, but then again i hope i do…
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll trade you a bowl of cucumber soup
for some of that cookie dough :D
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
haha, ill send some right over
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
excellent
it’s creamy, rich, with a hint of cucumber and a dash of dill… yummy!
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
perfect for a summer Saturday afternoon with the Cubs on :-)
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
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.
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
Walked on 4.... damn!
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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
predict 12 K's for harden...1 er
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions
Um, Rich
Throw a strike please.
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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
There we go!
Boy he figured that out pretty quickly.
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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.
Score first and score often.
Let’s get some runs!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Fontenot at 5?
Hmmm. He’s been on fire, but very interesting move,
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Soriano striking out?
I’m so shocked
/sarcasm
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mmmm...
cookie dough
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
LOL
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
nice sig, BTW
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
Safe!
Cubs lead!
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ARAM rbi
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions
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.
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
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
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
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)
harden
looked nasty after that LO walk
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
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
K # 4!!
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
think my 12 prediction is too low?? lol
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
haha, i hope i have too
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
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
probably safe..
if he keeps on walking guys 12 will be the max. but once again he looks great.
"Go Cubs Go"
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
the little kid who got beaned by Lilly threw out first ball today
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
Outstanding!
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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
jinx
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
5 k's!!!
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
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)
35 through 2
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the problem with Ks...
Not only are they fascist, but they also drive up pitch counts.
That said – I’m not complaining! :)
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
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
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!!
Harden = Impressive
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
OT: News flash... cat did not run off with any valuable possessions today
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
no earring thefts today?
Did you ever find the one from the other day?
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
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
Halfback
The guy is a tank and I’d like to see somebody stop him when he gets angry
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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
I thought they were pointing at the sky to thank God
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
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
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
homeplate ump takes a ball straight to the chin of face guard
hope he’s ok
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
ump is fuzzy
going to the hosp with a slight concussion…..
I fell off the rough once and sustained one…..not a good thing
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
golf injury? lol
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what it sounds like...
Seems like I can NEVER get off the rough – falling or otherwise.
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…
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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yeah, he looks very lost at the moment
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 26, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
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
How is what happened
today the organizations fault?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Absolutely isn't
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by sanantonecub on Jul 26, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
he really looked dazed
how well do the masks protect these guys?
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
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."
Lets blame the maple bats
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by Reed's Johnson on Jul 26, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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!!
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
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
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
Umps are sissies.
There, I said it. Flame
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
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
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."
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."
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
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."
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
Pretty sure some of the ladies around here would...
LOVE a squeeze with Geo running…
:)
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
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
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
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."
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.
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."
yes it was emelie
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
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
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."
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
my dad still speaks Yiddish fluently
it is an old European language that has its roots in German, mostly.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
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
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."
Pretty poor at bat by Sori IMO
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im new to blog talk
whats imo?
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
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."
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
In My Opinion
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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."
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.
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
I know but
the condescending attitude bugs me.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
i know
wish there werent like that too
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
as wimpy as he is at bat these days Dome in the field continues to shine
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
but he will still get the win
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
thank you, its early and his stuff is still good!
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
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."
Florida's linup scarier that our lineup
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
They have a lot more power
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
i'll take our line-up anyday, the fish are mostly hackers, not all around good hitters for most part
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 26, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
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"
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.
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
Soriano with 0-2 Counts
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6154/situational
" 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"
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!!
?
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
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"
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
im calling
an aram HR
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions
who called it?
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
winner winner
chicken dinner!
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ARAMIS!!!
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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"
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)
we all feel better when ARam is swinging well.
I hope he can get hot for a good long while!!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
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
Rami's gotta break out of this funk
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
lol lucky guess guys
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
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
Or not
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
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
Preacherman
what you gotta say about DeRo
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
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
fair enough
way to make it count though!
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
i did call
12 k’s and 1 er from harden at the beginning of the thread, lets see how that holds up
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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)
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
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
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
still pretty cool for people
in their mid 20’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 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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)
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
like 64....?
lost count
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 26, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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!!
he's all over the place on Dome
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Nice job by Fuku
to get behind and be patient enough to take the walk
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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
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)
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."
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."
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
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
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
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."
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
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
I'm glad volstad is distracted by Dome
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
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)
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
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
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
9 pitches 3Ks
one can hope right?
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
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
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