Extra Innings Overflow: Marlins at Cubs 7-26-08
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ok - I'm not going for the corn dogs or cotton candy at that fair...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Now I know you are an imposter
A Cubs fan would never believe that
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
lol are you kidding me?
99 years of losing. I know this is over with the bottom of our anemic lineup coming up.
the bottom of the lineup has been our saving grace lately
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
aw, hell.
’’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)
What a rotten shame.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
ah go flag yourself!
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
that calls for more than the word poop
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
I friggin hate the marlins
and when the hell did Cantu become good?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
when I dropped him from my fantasy team
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Again, this is the offense's fault that we're in this position every single day lately
The pitching is lucky to face this many batters and keep them held down this much. I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired of this offense lately.
couldnt agree more....outside of Howry....
..the pitching has been excellent since the ASB
"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
agree. lack of clutch hitting catches up with any team
but we do have three outs left
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
not a loss yet
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
An alternate future
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
wait
is the game over? WGN on some kind of delay?
’’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 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
let them score another run so we can score 1 in bottom for extra pain
by nervousCUBlover on Jul 26, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
well, your user name is at least one third accurate...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hah
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Coming up, it's.... Derosa, Soto, and Fukudome....
It isn’t over yet!
CUBS WIN! CUE THE ORCHESTRA!
by Keith on Jul 26, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
SHUT UP!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
I am so mad....I just cannot stand the Marlins and they constantly beat us no matter who they have.....
this is another crappy loss (two in a row) and not exactly the boost I was hoping a few games at Wrigley would give the team before they have to play the red hot Brewers…....I officially despise our offensive slump…......this game is not the fault of any of the pitchers…...GRRRRRRRR
Championship teams win some games like this
Here’s to praying this is one of them.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Wow. 2 2-out doubles. Must be nice
Cantu and Hermidia should get some chin music tomorrow. They are way to comfortable.
i wish our f ing offense did something in this game.
We could have won every game in the 2nd half but our offense is just terrible right now
I believe....I believe....I believe...I believe.....I believe
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
me too me too me too me too me too
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
ditto
anything can happen here
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
20 Ks
thats something
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Alright. Time to go to work.
Bullpen did a good job overall, but the O has to do something!!!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
gocubs40
Ken Wilcoxen
PO Box 385
Walnut, IL
815-379-9348
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 26, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
so who is this guy?
I know I dont always make the threads like I used to, but is he a new annoying person?
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
quite.
’’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 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Has been the past week.
Horrible negative attitude.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
great
duely noted and now he is on my ignore list
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
wow.
what a play.
’’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)
any problems with gocubs40?
call his home phone number:
815-379-9348
by princefieldersdiet on Jul 26, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
So did YOU call yet?
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Leave a message?
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
His comments may be over-the-top
But that’s no reason to post his home (or any other) phone number.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 26, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I couldn't agree more
posting someone’s phone number on the web is malicious and totally uncalled for.
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Because he throws 98-99 mph?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
Behind the back! The Marlins have great karma....and no fans......
when it isn’t going your way it just isn’t going your way…....so when do we bust outta this slump??? Hope the ten Marlins fans are enjoying this…....
watch me pull a rabbit out of my.......
is where brenly should’ve gone with that.
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
ok.
what?
’’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 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Another discouraging game......team looks deflated......we need some kinda spark or
Milwaukee is gonna be a house of horrors next week….......what will spark us since it hasn’t been Soriano’s return yet?????
Hey Dragonsfanatic
We need your good luck right now!
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
He's a part of my awesome pitching on my fantasy team
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Jul 26, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Dave Bush v. Brandon Backe...yet again we must rely on another team to keep
first place to ourselves…...
starting to feel like 2007.....hoping the Brewers lose everyday
"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
Dome's patience is amazing here
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 26, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Not what I wanted but
can’t win them all. Get em tomorrow.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
that's good
since we’re in first place. :D
’’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 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
i would think that you would agree with me that if we continue to play this way
we won’t be in first too long
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Milwaukee
loses too.
’’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 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
you can't rely on teams to lose everyday
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
yet, apparently that's how you feel about the cubs...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
its actually not.
i’m pretty sure u think that the cubs can’t continue to play this way if they want to stay in first place.
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
gocubs40
is a troll.
’’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 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Because gocubs40
is a troll and he thinks he’s being funny.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Here's an idea..tomorrow wear wet paper bags over our uniforms
just to see if we could hit our way out of them. This is old, old, old.
didn't he get another
ND?
’’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 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
after leaving with a lead
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh yes, the sweet scent of defeat.....
or is that the offense?
either way it sucks and they need to get themselves perpendicular poste haste!
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
baseball is a marathon, not a sprint... alot of season left. and i still believe this is
our year….
GoCubsGo
If we keep pitching this way....
we’re going to be fine.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
well
it sucks a lot to lose, but atleast it wasn’t a loss to say the Butt Pirates.
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
Ugh!!
What a depressing turn to a Saturday.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
I am
lots of baseball left
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
I am positive that our offense is in a funk
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
it's july.
we’re good.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 26, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely positive,
our pitching staff struck out 20 Marlins today!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel great
not about this game, but about the season in general. Just need a good five or six game win streak sometime soon.
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
The anemia of this offense is amazing
I haven’t seen a team struggle so completely. It seems everyone is pressing,
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
if you can't tell the difference
between what you’ve been saying and the above, maybe flagging you as a troll is a mistake. But there’s no option for flagging you as a six year old with no reading comprehension.
’’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 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
tough game.
we’ll get ‘em tomorrow. Marquis has actually been ok.
’’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)
ok against the gianst
terrible against everyboyd else
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
gotta have hope
or else you’re goCubs40.
’’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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I love your enthusiasm, but
that thought pattern is old and making my head hurt. At least we used to win at home. What the hell is going on?
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
What's going on is that our offense is pathetic
they’re pressing like I’ve never seen them press before
by bluekoolaide on Jul 26, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
first time we've lost two in a row at home
since the first series of the season.
It’s a slump. We can’t do anything but hope they’ll come out of it.
’’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 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
to do what?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
you can say that again
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely tough luck...
but if he keeps pitching like he has, he’ll get plenty of wins.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that like 11 out of 12 games we've lost ot the Marlins?
Apparently coming home has not sparked this offense. At least batting eight Fukudome got on 3 times
I wonder how much of that has to do with the pitcher's spot.
You know, pitching around the 8 hitter because the pitcher is up?
He did have two hits, however…Either way, 3 times on base is good, especially for a guy whose been scuffling.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermatrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 26, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
This sucks but
I seriously am not freaked out. THe bullpen was very good today. Hitters will get back in stride (well at least one or two of them) bad pitching is forever.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
+1
’’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 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
it is amazing that we are wasting all this good pitching
due to this anemic hitting. That is the worst part of this stretch.
We should be winning 75% of these games with as well as our guys are throwing…ugh!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I sure hope the Cubbies get this out of their system now, and remember how to play
winning baseball again sometime real soon. It’s too hot outside for me to be this frustrated every day. We’re way too good to be letting this fester. I keep waiting for some leadership to emerge, but I’ve yet to see it.
end of august
we’ll see. While my bet was for 8, I’ll be happy to simply be in first place.
’’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 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry i left everyone...
i was just frustrated with all the trolls and what-not…
HERES TO TOMMOROW!!
"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 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
I'm With You
all the way preacherman. Although I’m not like many here who seem able to recall each little detail of previous seasons, it seems to me our boys had a similar flat spot around this same time last year. Didn’t they actually fall out of first place around this time? I do recall the season ending surge and how the Brewere crumbled just at the right time. This year both teams are markedly better but I believe the Cubs will once again prevail. One game at a time. Our early season euphoria was fun but we must all see it for the simple warm fuzzy that it was. This is the big leagues and every day the opposition is trying just as hard to win as the Cubs are. You win some, you lose some. Our guys are too good to struggle long term. I just hate to see such great starting pitching go for nothing. It’ll get better though.
And so it goes.
July
was not great last year, IIRC.
’’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 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
August 07 Not Too Good
I think the Cubs were under .500 for that month, mostly because Soriano was out.
Eat More Katsui
well, there you go.
Hopefully, the return of Soriano now will trigger the offense again, and we’ll get strong and stay strong through the rest of teh season and October.
’’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 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
+100
we’ve looked much better that last 3 days then we were at the beginning of the 2nd half. I know the offense is struggling but our pitching has been really good and our patience has been much better. We’ll start getting those timely hits again and when we do watch out. There is still a lot of baseball to be played. Go Cubbies!! Get them tomorrow!!
"Go Cubs Go"
and another...
and another… :D
’’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 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
What an ill timed offensive slump......we really needed to come out after the break and
make a statement laying claim to the NL Central rather than saying “Come on in Brewers!”....I know the slump can’t last the rest of the season but what a crappy time for it to happen…...
But think how much we'll
enjoy the games when the slump is over.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
no
the only must win games are the one that clinches the Division, the Pennant and the Series.
’’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 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
yes i believe that he will blast the offense as he should
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe he already vented his frustration today.....
towards the umpires!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
but it's time to tell his hitters to freaking show up for games
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
if he hasn't he's going to tell them
and if he has then he’s going to remind them to fucking show up
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
where is it that you think they've gone?
they’re trying. The Marlins are a good team too.
’’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 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You really need to watch your language.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
wow tell everybody else in this place
jeez
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
don't worry man
we’re just venting, it’s the virtual bleachers.
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it so difficult for some people to have an intelligent discussion without swearing?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
No it's not
but telling people to watch their language, makes you sound like you’re the boss.
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't make the rule against swearing.
And this person was swearing at me so I directed the criticism towards THAT person.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
no it actually wasn't
it was directed at lou and what he should tell his players.
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
How exactly was this directed at you?
And if there is a rule against swearing around, tell that to Al.
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
Al knows the rules.
’’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 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
My point was I've seen him
drop F bombs, ther is a time and place for everything.
"Super Nintendo, Sega Genisis...."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 26, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm sry for acting like everybody's favorite Gocubs40
i’m just a little frustrated. THe most i’ve ever been in a whlie. i just don’t like to watch a team that has been so good struggling. I know everyteam struggles
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
a little bit of perspective
goes a very long way
What doesn't kill you makes you stranger -- The Joker
if you're gonna critisize me then do it to everybody else
this baseball is blocking my mind to know how to spell
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
So, you're saying there's a lack of effort?
If so, I strongly disagree.
I think the effort is there, what EXACTLY do you recommend?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
not effort
i think it’s a mindset when you swing at the first pitch everytime. lou needs to emphasize working counts
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
how many walks
did we get today? More than two, I know that.
’’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 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
well, ok.
Look. Rami and Lee look to be coming out of their slump. Soriano got the bat on the ball today, which is much earlier than he did when he came back from the DL at the beginning of the year. Even I was surprised that our wonder-boy Theriot didn’t get on base today.
the Marlins are a good team. This was a close game.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 26, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
yes i agree
but i’m pretty sure you would say that the patience has changed since the second half.
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they came out of the All-Star Break
pressing. They’ve gotten WAY more patient in this series. They’ll settle 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 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Again, you're presuming
this discussion isn’t happening between the coaching staff and players. I have complete confidence the coaching staff is doing everything they can to prepare they players.
These are good players and they WILL come out of this slump. They key is to not panic.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i agree with everythign you say it's just i'm frustrated and ready to punch a wall
it just doesn’t make any sense why we can hit one day can’t hit the next and so on.
by lexmarklover on Jul 26, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
EVERY team.. again EVERY team..
has spans where the are struggling at the plate. its going to happen, thats why they play 162 games and not 75. One positive tho was Aram has been swinging a better bat the last few days at home. Hopefully that continues
"Go Cubs Go"
I'd pay $10.
When is MLB going to do something about these umps? I don’t blame them for the loss, but man…
’’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 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Well off to
start dinner. Catch ya later.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Chamionship teams win these type of games
I was really hoping for an exciting walk-off win the last two days to spark this team but instead, they look like they’re really sputtering.
root for Milwaukee
to lose.
’’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 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
This loss sucks but...
our pitching hasn’t been horrible lately our hitting has.. We’ll get a hot streak going soon we have to many good hitters not to. Sometimes a team just has your number. I don’t like to admit that but sometimes thats just the way it goes. Wasn’t it like 2 years ago the A’s beat seattle 18 of the 19 games the played. Just saying that you have those teams that are just a tough match up. Everyone have a great evening and we’ll get them tomorrow.
I’m heading out soon to watch Marshalltown (IA) compete for a state title in baseball this evening. have a good one all.
"Go Cubs Go"
but my guess is that this too will turn around
when the timely hitting returns.
keep the faith.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
As much as I think Drake is a shitty ump
DeRo has to know better than to slide into first when he is not avoiding a tag. I think the play would not have even been close if he runs through the bag instead of diving and stopping his momentum. He is clearly called safe if he runs through the bag instead of sliding.
Given our lack of hitting today, there is a good chance we don’t score anyway, but DeRo has to run through the bag on a play like that. In close games we have to be perfect, especially when the offense is having such a tough time scoring runs.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Well said...
...I can’t stand it when guys slide into first without needing to avoid a tag. It slows you down big time, and he would have been safe if he runs through the bag.
Regarding the offense, it’s clearly going through one of those periods that can happen to any team. With that said, I wouldn’t mind seeing Lou juggle the lineup a bit and see if that can loosen guys up. It may be time to drop Lee in the order, as he has not been a number 3 type hitter for some time now.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
DeRo's Slide - A Good Example
of unsmart baseball. God love him, he gives you all he’s got and more, but an unwise move like sliding headfirst into first seems an act of desperation. Once the guys relax a bit and start playing consistently heads-up baseball, the offense will get going again…soon I hope!
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