Open Thread: Brewers vs. Astros 7/26
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 5:49 PM CDT
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I was really hoping not to have to do this tonight, but here we sit. Once again, we live in the future not the past. Coulda, shoulda, wouldas never got anyone anywhere. This team we love so much wants to win just as badly,(I am guessing more) than we do. They are struggling, but our time will come. Hope it starts tomorrow, but definitely on Monday, or god help us.
On to tonights Brewers vs. Astros game. It is Backe, who has pitched pretty well this year, and Dave Bush, who has had his ups and downs. We shall see. Brewers have a different line-up in there yesterday, with Durham at 2B and Cousell at SS.
Go Astros.
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I have a good feeling about the 'Stros tonight
(i don’t know why… :)
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 26, 2008 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have tips for stopping the itch underneath a cast?
I have never broken any bone until 2 days ago. My ankle itches so bad I want to scream. Watching the ridiculous game today, along with a hanger inside my cast, about drove me nuts.
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lye'll take that itch away in no time
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two runs!
I hope the Astros score more then 2 runs! I can not stand watching our offense go out and score 2 runs everyday!!!
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
by Cub Fan Mike on Jul 26, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets Cards is getting ugly fast
Mets brought up a guy to make his MLB debut. Has not gotten an out , just walked in a run
and it is already 2-0. Glad the Phillies won today.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 26, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The "High Life" man
is being interviewed on the Brewers telecast!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ray Durham just hit his second double to lead off the 3rd inning.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
scores on a sac fly
2-0 Brewers
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2 Astros..
It should feel dirty getting CS by Kendall..
by cubsnlinux on Jul 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Home Run Pence!!!
3 – 2 Astros! Why do the Cubs Make me have to like these Texans.
Bourn gets gunned down stealing second. I think Kendall has improved his skills a tad. He is catching a lot more runners than he used to.
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know exactly what you mean...
Tejada, Valverde, Backe and Carlos Lee are some of the most unlikeable players in the NL.
Man, how the Astros have fallen in class this year!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
El Caballo bites the hand that once fed him...
and Pence hits another one. Keep it going.
by montecarlo on Jul 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend Kris...
has always hated Houston with a passion. Her all-time most hated player was Bagwell. She could never even warm up to Luis Gonzalez when he became a Cub due to where he came from.
by montecarlo on Jul 26, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's LLC? I told him I'd be around tonight!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am here my friend.
I am watching this horrible Brewers broadcast
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I might just have to gamecast it...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It aint much fun.
HOMERS! Worse than Pat and Ron
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-2 Astros....
that has to cheer people up a bit :)
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4 - 2 Stros
Berkman with a knock. Mota up in the pen. That is a gift.
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess the home-away platoon of
Bush and McClung isn’t working out so great?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we play the Pirates next weekend?
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
6 games w/ them in August it looks like
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and Cub killer Nady was just traded the Yankees.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how dare you be looking that far ahead LOL
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Astros had lost 4 straight coming into the Brewer series
wont it be great to them win a few :)
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4 - 2 Astros, Bottom of the 6th 1 out
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow this is the brewers 6 sell out in a row LOL
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
22 out of the 50 games have been sell outs
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad to hear the fans in Milwaukee are supportive of their team.
They finally have a contending team and are showing up to support them. They’ve sure have endured a lot of bad team in Milwaukee.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I live in Milw now, but when I was younger in Chicago, I would come up to old County, and for 10 bucks, you could get prime tickets. I am only 28
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud moving the Brewers to the NL a few years ago
is really looking good as hopefully this will only be the start of the rivally.
Definitely good for business!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Brewer fans get their Cub hate
from their Packer/Bear hate I think.
Growing up in Wisconsin I never expienced Cub hate until a few years ago
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cards are back on top
8-5, bottom of the 6th
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This thread is making me happier after today's loss
1st and 2nd for the Stros. Come on, the results of this game might let me sleep tonight! :-)
by zevkalman on Jul 26, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
next week they will be sold out
I got my tix for tuesday on Feb 29th
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have tickets to the last 2 games of the season.
Gonna take megabus from Chicago to Milwaukee.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt get tix for September....
I should have…. but that is a whole another story until itself
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have this feeling it's going to come down to the very last day,
at least for one of the teams, maybe both.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a plus note Gagne is warming up in the brewers pen
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do the Brewers have cheerleaders
or were those fans dressed as cheerleaders?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
really how can this happen?
statically doesnt it eventually have to catch up w/ a team????
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess that's how teams have dream seasons,
like the D-Backs with a negative run differential and the Rockies who didn’t lose in the last month of the season.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true enough
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was huge
Hate him and appreciate what he does. Should have brought in Brocail to face him.
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gag me is coming in next so there is hope.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is ridiculous
Baseball is crazy. Walk Durham with a two run lead, Righty vs Righty = HR. Righty vs. Lefty = K
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but that is part of what I normally love (but in the last week hate) about the game
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
has lou went back to having BP or not yet?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That only lasted one day.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cool
hopefully they have it on Tuesday.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Serve it up $10 million man!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
I had a bad feeling about that Braun at bat when the Houston pitcher started throwing things in the dirt….
Come on Houston… do to Milwaukee what you did to us!
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob Uecker said that is the best defensive play he's ever seen Fielder make
DLee might be slumping…. but thank god we will never hear that
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the benefit of having 2 way players,
even when they slump at the plate, they can help the team win with their glove.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
EXACTLY!
DLee makes the infield look better defensively I think.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers will pull this out
For the past few weeks, they have been finding ways to win
by PhillyCub on Jul 26, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Like they did last night?
Let’s see what transpires the next few innings.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im agreeing with you philly
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Miller High Life guy from those commercials....
is in the stands. Or at least it’s someone who looks like him…workshirt and everything. The Brewers broadcast had a shot of him jumping up and down, celebrating with fans when Braun hit his homer.
by MillsChC on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is the Miller High Life commercial guy
by cubsnlinux on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just saw the post above...
about him being interviewed
by MillsChC on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a very good catch by Braun.
I never thought I’d say that.
by zevkalman on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart just hit a ground-rule double with 0 out… Sigh…
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And there’s another run… I can’t take this anymore!
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nbf do you know what inning it is?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I'm following the game on the radio
I didn’t know games were only eight innings long.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasnt be a smart ass.
but since you always are… I guess you won;t understand that
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then why were you asking?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*bows nbf* since I am obviosly wrong in my posting
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine, don't answer
That proves your post might have been asinine to begin with, which is too bad because you usually are one of the cooler heads around here.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow....
I don’t know how to respond to a compliment from you.
Thank You.
I try to be, but in my opinion when a team is REALLY REALLY hot, the breaks seem to fall their way. I have no stats to back this up. Right now the Brew Crew is having on of those magicial stretches.
So my normally positiveness, is tempered by seeing that.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're welcome
And it was sincere.
Milwaukee had to have its hottest streak of the year dovetail with perhaps the Cubs’ coldest streak of the year to get to this point. Neither situation can go on much longer.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ask this and Im just being a bit nosy... but Im curious
Are you this 1000% to the point of well… you know what I mean in your real life?
I’ve wondered that about both extremes
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I understand your question
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just being nosy and feel free to say
girl mind your own damn business
but my question is are you that 1000% glass half full with everything in your day to day life?
For example it’s raining on Monday do you think, well I have to work anyways so it’s ok its raining.
make sense?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What other way is there to live?
If you’re always dwelling on the negative, life would be pretty miserable.
No matter what, things always could be worse.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from my experience with some of my friends who are like this...
They are actually real fragile inside. They will break apart thinking negative and hence they resist/fight anything that’s negative to a particular view point even though that might be more realistic. I am not saying NBF is like this or that there are no idiotic comments over here that he doesn’t like..but just my 2 cents.
by cubsnlinux on Jul 26, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't get this
collective psychosis Cubs fans seem to have. I know the history, but that’s irrelevant to this team. Totally irrelevant.
If there were two games left in the season instead of two months, yes, I’d be nervous. Not now.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's put it like this..
If there are two months still left but say the cubs are close to being mathematically eliminated then would you be nervous at that point? If your point is yes then I would be amazed. Because nervousness or anxiety in situations like this builds up over time (over a period of suckitude) rather than as a instantaneous spike. If the Cubs play 1 or 2 bad games and if everyone decide to slit their wrists then that would be ridiculous. Also people would be less nervous if we have a 10 game cushion in the division. But this is a close race and as we discussed earlier we have years of suckitude looming over whispering that we have to wait till next year AGAIN.
I don’t think that every opinion expressed over here is rational but you are not doing any good by admonishing the posters that are “stupid”/”morons” if they post something negative.
by cubsnlinux on Jul 26, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep I agree
There are going to be opinions that just dont mesh. You think the ProTheriot-/Anti Theriot debate was religion or politics. People feel very strongly, I stay away from that one b/c its the same thing each time.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to hear about 'years of suckitude'
Everybody is freaking out because they think this is the start of a collapse. I don’t think it is.
And I don’t apologize for what I say about some of the opinions expressed here. I think they’re pretty self-evident.
If you don’t like my opinion on something, feel free to flame away.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
funny you just described my exbf perfectly
but that is a whole another topic lol
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
opps that was suppose to go to linux not nbf
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is so silly....
baseball is fun and watching the Cubs in a penant race is even more fun!
I think sometimes, we get so involved in each game, we forget that this is all supposed to be fun!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because for some winning it all is the real fun
When you play video games do you always play Level 1, Win, Power off and have a great day after that? With the anguish that we been through all these years, we have very high expectations. We are not the Pirates for pete’s sake, we are the Chicago Cubs who fill the ball park day in and day out.
by cubsnlinux on Jul 26, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If winning it all is the real fun
Then you’re missing a heck of a lot along the way.
(And believe me, I want to win it all, too. But you simply can’t enjoy the season one whit if that’s all you care about.)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I am not enjoying then I would have stopped watching baseball and ..
would have stopped rooting for the cubs a long time back considering all the crap that we fans went through. But enjoying doesn’t mean that I would have to laugh in funerals.
by cubsnlinux on Jul 26, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Long way from a funeral, my friend
Long, long way from it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love listening to Uecker on the radio
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the good news is
the great Solomon Torres will have to get the save!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats amusing dude lol
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
levity is important in these situations!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A balk?
The baseball god are tormenting me.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well things were looking alright… like the Cubs would somehow get another break and maybe decrease Milwaukee’s momentum heading into the upcomming series. Now? not so much.
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Torres still has to get 3 outs, not like he's unvincible!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The series doesn't start tomorrow
I guess that’s a positive.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but...
With the way the Cubs have been playing lately it might as well :/
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw in the towel, then
Why even bother to watch?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what makes penant races fun!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even when it does start, the Brewers will still be counting on Gag Me to get outs!
That always gives us hope!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing is.....
The Cubs won’t know they are out of “a slump” until they are well out of it….....
Kinda like it took us all till a few days ago to realize they were in a slump.
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a positive guy but
they are better or the same at every position. It is hard to deny. NBF and I were talking last night that they are even, but the more I look at it, we are lagging behind them at important positions.
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that's more a function
of the Brewers ahead tonight and the Cubs losing today. Don’t let today’s game cloud your opinion, llc.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I second that.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought about this tonight
Braun vs. Soriano – Brew
Cameron vs. Reed – Push
Hart vs. Fuke – Brew
Hall vs. Rami – Cubs
Theriot vs. Hardy – (Interesting one, depending on how you look at it) – Crew
Durham/Weeks vs. Derosa – Push
Fielder vs. Lee – See SS, – Push
Kendall vs. Soto – Soto
Pitching is a push as mentioned before
Bench – Cubs
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed being doing pretty good of late. I'd take him
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of your pushes
I would put to the Cubs excluding Fielder and Lee.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on that comparison,
it looks like both teams are about dead even, just like the standings. And that’s why they play the games, to see who is the best.
After 162, we’ll find out just who is the best, because how the teams look on paper doesn’t really matter in the end. Who plays the best on the field is what matters most and as they say, that’s why they play the games.
It’s going to be a great race! Let’s all enjoy it.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rickie Weeks grounds out
Hall to third.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone realize
That on Ryan Brauns homer on gameday they have the Miller high life guy?
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So even though the Cubs have been playing like shit and the Brewers are about to enter into a tie for first I have to be sunny and optimistic?
I’m not ledge jumping, but I’m just really not looking forward to Milwaukee when they have huge momentum.
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They had huge momentum last night
and look what it got them.
And damnit, I didn’t say “sunny and optimistic.” It’s a pretty even match.
If you can’t handle the unknown, you shouldn’t watch. It’s that simple.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should know...
That not watching the Cubs is about as easy for me as Ronny Cedeno laying off a high fastball. I’ve been trying to do so for the past 15 years and it hasn’t worked.
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then sit back and enjoy it
Would you rather be following the Pirates right now? Embrace this.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No but...
To be fair if I was from Pittsburgh I would most likely just be a Steelers fan…
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent point
Can’t blame you on that.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hall stopped!
And still scored!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we...
DFA Doug Brocail for Houston? lol
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
giggle
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall grounds out
Hall score. /sigh/
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kapler flies out
Inning over.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be...
Ironic if Marquis (our 4th/5th starter) ends up getting a win tomorrow after both Demp and Harden were denied?
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball is full of irony.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The American Heritage Dictionary’s usage panel....
found it unacceptable to use the word ironic to describe mere unfortunate coincidences or surprising disappointments
by MillsChC on Jul 26, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodness, are you going to start checking grammar and spelling?
I could be in trouble!
LOL
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
google toolbar allows you to put the word in and you can normally tell if it is right.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, irony
is having 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 26, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had that happen once...
Well I really only had 10 spoon, but no knives. It was very distressing.
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must be a bachelor!
No self respecting woman would only have spoons in the house!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now...
But Derek Lee dressed up as Ty Wigginton and went to play the 9th in Houston!
Oh I love Lee but sometimes his GIDP kills me…Sigh
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Loretta single
Yehaw
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-1 to Matsui!!
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-2
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game over
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK
Deep breaths. Deep breaths. It will be hard to look at the standings and see the Brewers on top (cuz you know that is how they will break it down), but gotta question, a poll if you will, for everyone on here before we head off to bed.
Status of the NL Central One Week from now. Give me your best guess. Not angry guesses, or homer guesses. Best guesses.
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
still tied
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
Either same as now, or either Cubs or Brewers ahead by a game.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
After the last Marlins game, we have 4 vs. the Brewers. I’d love it if we did but I don’t think we’ll do better than splitting that series…
After that we get the Pirates at home and the Brewers get the Braves in ATL (who are actually decent in ATL) So if our offense starts working again then maybe up by 1 (2 if we’re lucky) in a week?
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll get out of the offensive funk...
and wouldn’t it be great if we went on a tear when we do!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
I gotta say though, I’m mystified by what’s going on at the plate. Mainly because sometimes we have those games (end of ARI and HOU series) where we look like we’re out of it… or we have those games where a couple of our funkified hitters get a few hits or something… but then we go right back to the slump the next day. It confuses me.
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well maybe...
Being tied for 1st is the kick in the pants our offense needs to get in gear?
Right?
Right?
Sigh….
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that and Mt. St. Lou
hopefully that will help
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder...
What he’s going to do? I mean he got tossed today… he can’t be happy right now. It’s not like the Cubs are a bad team performing to their capabilities…
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bet Lou felt better
after he vented his frustration on the umpires.
It made me feel better to laugh!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was listening to it on radio
Friend called me to tell me I was missing quite a show on tv. He did his own PxP.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take a deep breath...
and remember, this is fun! Enjoy the ride because as Cub fans, we all know a penant race like this doesn’t happen often!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Side note
Have we lost 3 in a row at home yet this season?
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
only 2 twice (I think)
Lost 2 to the Astros in the 2nd series of the year and 2 to the fish
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they won the 2nd series of the year...
against the astros. 1st back to back wrigley losses today since games #1 & #2 against the brewers
by MillsChC on Jul 26, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, that's right
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Len and Bob were saying 2day was the 1st time the Cubs lost 2 in a row at home
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been watching the Brewers all year living in Madison
And about a month ago, they were about 8 games back and looking done. I honestly believe if Soriano doesn’t get hurt, we go up by at least ten games and they don’t make the move for Sabathia. Instead, we gave them a little life and they’re going for it.
They are a very good team with very few holes. We can laugh about their bullpen but it’s gotten way better than it was last year. Gagne was dragging them all down. We can lose this next series and still make it up down the road but we just need to start playing better soon. It’s been said many times that both of these teams can’t keep up the pace they’re on and I agree.
It seems like the Cubs confidence is way down. I think this next series will tell us a lot about the direction they’re headed, at least temporarily. Winning tomorrow will help us all feel better. Of course in baseball momentum can change on a single play (walk-off homer, game-ending DP, etc) and the Brewers have been VERY fortunate when it comes to injuries. It should be interesting.
by Mapmaker on Jul 26, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't think it's confience....
I think the rest of the league has adjusted to what the Cubs are trying to do on offense….
and the cubs offense hasn’t adjusted back…..
That said….not sure how much the coaching, scouting, et.al. helps a veteran team….that said…I think it really helps a young team that listens and buys it…
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doesn't help that we have a lot of streaky hitters. And they're all slumping a t once.
Our pitching and defense has been really solid.
by Mapmaker on Jul 26, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So....
Are the hitters getting briefings and scouting reports? I don’t know….
Looked to me late in the game and in extras…too many guys were trying to do the walk off thing instead of playing “team ball”
BUT … you really can’t tell
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"really help"...s/b "really can help"...
the assumption is the scouts and coaches know what they are doing
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have you noticed in the last few weeks the amount of Brewers fans coming ouuta the woodwork?
I;ve lived here 9 years and never seen as many as I have this summer
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hats are everywhere.
And man do they HATE the Cubs. Which is kinda funny.
by Mapmaker on Jul 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
I was flipping thru channels this morning on the radio and some local guys on sports radio (maybe 1070 or 1310?)was doing a thing on the upcoming series. Well informed..until he said
there was a difference between brewer fans and the hateful Cubs fans.
I thought nasty vile things about him and turned off the radio
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad
:( I think it’s just a case of them associating us with Bears fans.
by hmlee on Jul 26, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would prolly be my guess
but I couldnt believe it. I was thinking if the Brewers were having a typical year everyone would be thinking football
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perish the thought!
Could there be more coverage on “will Brett play or not play”?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh....like the packer fans are any different?
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Jul 26, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Very fortunate with injuries?"
Not a Gallardo fan, I take it?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Jul 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. One guy. 2.5 months ago.
And I think they upgraded with Sabathia.
by Mapmaker on Jul 26, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Cub killer Capuano?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not last year. They lost something like the last 18 games he appeard in
Was he even on the active roster to start the year?
by Mapmaker on Jul 26, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think we're on the same page,
going to the playoffs has a lot to do with overcoming the injuries you do have because every team has injuries.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed..it would be stupid to think that there will be injury free years...
It’s all about overcoming the adversities..whoever learns to do this will be the winner..no matter how they look on paper
by cubsnlinux on Jul 26, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
After 104 games, it is a best of 58 to see who wins the prize. On a completely different topic, what the hell is up with this guy bringbackbluemike, or something like that? He did entire post rippin Al
by louslovechild on Jul 26, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Im not even going to read that post
I figure its not worth my time to read garbage. So I have no idea.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's totally priceless
and made me laugh after a rather bummer of a day
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is it?
sounds funny
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 26, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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