Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Brewers, Tuesday 7/29, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 29, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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Dome's 3B is
play of the game
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
i liked everything braun did
for that
"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 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I can see why Braun has no errors...
a generous official scorer and bad footwork
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I thought you were going to say
you have to get to a ball to actually make an error on it.
Braun’s pretty brutal out there.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 29, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny story...
for those watching the Brewer’s broadcast (I couldn’t watch the WGN broadcast because they had some awful ringing/siren noise in the background the whole time that was driving me up the wall)... When Braun caught Dome’s sinking liner (top of the 2nd, I believe) – the announcer went on about how Braun has improved himself in left field, and really made himself decent there. “He’s among the league leaders with seven outfield assists!”
When that triple skipped by… silence. Cricket noises. Nothing. :)
yeehaw!
’’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)
hmm pretty quiet right now...
where is the party? HUGE WIN HUUUUUUGE
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
I'm literally too thrilled to speak.
I’ll be over it in 10 minutes or so.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
this thread
posted just as the game was won.
’’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 29, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Frankly
i’m still kind of drained from last night’s win.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I slept
like a baby last night.
’’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 29, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
THE Party?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He's in the middle of the party man!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
W00T!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
the cubs are gonna win today!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Noticed we've won two in a row on the road...how many more to get to .500?
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
like 4 or 5
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
um... 6?
I tihnk.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully we have it down to 4 on Thursday
...now Dempster takes the next step
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
What do you mean .500??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
.500 on the road...
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
that would be me.
The Brewers didn’t even score the 3 I thought they would.
’’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 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't think we're gonna beat the record...
...last night it was this thread that had 1102 POSTS! WOW!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
LOL
I need a few more beers to do that…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I love baseball. And I don't mind kids...
but the whole televised LL World Series thing… kinda creeps me out
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
yeah. too young to put them on that stage
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
its the whole predicting their future thing
like “this 12 y/o is a good pitcher now, what’ll he be like when he’s 30?”.
Um. Dood. he’s 12!!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
night!!
:-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun and Hart...MVP's for the Cubs
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Dude,
Hart looks baffled in the field. It’s ridiculous.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
hart?
he’s usually alright.
but braun is kind of an adventure out there.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't watch them all that much
I noticed it in the all star game and again tonight, he just doesn’t seem to get a good jump. I definitely have a small sample size though.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Wasn't much Yost could do tonight but sit and watch...
...couldn’t have expected Sheets to get lit up like a pinball machine
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
I know. I just like referencing him.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yost face!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
like this?
"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
Braun the Butcher
Nice body language by Braun today. The box score said he played all 9, but we all know he played about 5
No more Bennigans???? NOOOOOOOOO!
Are they going to show the Cubs postgame on CSN? No, the White Sox are still playing???
’’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)
They had
Good mozzarella sticks.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I loved those.
’’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 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Bennigans
i was sad when i heard the news.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
what happened to bennigans?
"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 29, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
boooo!!!
"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 29, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Chapter 7
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Declaired bankruptcy
today. all their shops closed. jobs lost. employees baffled.
very sad.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I had heard they were having issues for a while...but very sudden.
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Some still open in Indiana and a few other places...
Doesn’t affect the franchisees….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
sheets
folded like a blanket
"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 29, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
or bedframe?
"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 29, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
trying to get to
that 1100 mark?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Sheets...
...pitched like “sheet” tonight!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
ha!
"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 29, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks all for the
fun game threads the last two nights. Looking forward to tomorrow nights game.
Night all.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Night, sue!
See you tomorrow. :)(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
night sue!!!
madison said hi.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
she was screaming in my ear
she said hi to all of BCB. :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Double hmph!
Did she sing it at Wrigley North?!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
good night!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
later Sue!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I LOVE THE CUBS WOOOOOOOOOO GREAT TWO GAMES
DONT LET UP GO FOR THE BARLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and goodnight, until tomorrow
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
shark
i am thrilled with thhe cub’s dominant victory. the shark, overall, was very good. he is still on the learning curve. cameron is a tough out
Update from my buddy @ Miller Park:
Said all the Brewers fans left after it was 7-0, and after we got the win almost the entire place was singing “Go Cubs Go”. Also said as he was walking on the meazinne two Cubs fans were waving a W flag, and two drunk Brewers girls ran up, grabbed it, threw it on the ground, and jumped on it. Needless to say it was funny, he said.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ned Yost says
“I hate my yellow teeth”.
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
yeah.
not so much!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
nope!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
way off...
sorry
"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 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
nope!
is it sad that this is kind of fun?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Swisher with
a MONSTER HR. 6-5 Min
’’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 it's over
White-Sox 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 29, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
yes. it was great to put on CSN for a Cub recap and I get to see the Sux lose
...what a bonus!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I have triumphed!
All the guys at my station now join in and sing ‘Go Cubs Go’ after our wins now.
We get the game live here Thursday morning our time…praying for a win in that one
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
Aussie Aussie Aussie!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
oy oy oy!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I cringe
when Australian do that chant
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
Sorry....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
LOL!
Im guessing you aren’t an Aussie so your exempt : )
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
Note:
Brew Crew Ball had 228 (and counting!) posts in their game thread tonight. Not 2,228, cuz that would be SLIGHTLY less than ours, but 228, as in, like, in the low HUNDREDS.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
brewers fever
catch it
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
they said "catch it"
to braun
"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 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you mean...
Brewers Fever: Cat shit.
Or
You could go to http://thewisconsinsportsbar.blogspot.com where they got like 100 posts even though they have 6 commenters- most complaining about not starting Bill Hall.
Oh, that was me.
I think that “sure K” Hall is the Cubs’ best player after Weeks.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
quote of the thread:
“I hate the cubs so much. I hate that they are winning. I hate their fans. I hate the fact that we are becoming the mini-red sox to their mini-yankees.”
’’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 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
nothing "mini"
about fielder
"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 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
In order
to be the “Mini Red Sox” doesnt that require people outside of the area code to care about the team?
or make the playoffs
"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 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
or something.
’’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 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Brewer fans actually have friends that are live and in person to watch a game with
We don’t need to converse with people on the internet to enjoy a game.
I agree that the # of posts have nothing to do with a fan base
But c’mon . . . don’t get bitter. It’s only July.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Not bitter, Im actually in a pretty good mood because it is only July
I actually didn’t think that post was that bitter. I was just commenting to a ridiculous statement.
fair enough
you seem like a reasonable Brewers fan—I enjoy talking baseball with that kind.
I just wish the fan base would take that chip off it’s collective shoulder. It makes these games less fun for me; especially being from WI.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we have a collective chip because Cub/Chicago fans feel they are superior fans
I live in southeastern WI and grew up in Illinois, so I have a lot of practice defending myself from these type fans. However, I am always more than willing to chat with good baseball fans, which many on this site are.
The only fans I think I'm better than are Dodger and Padre fans.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, not all feel that way
Just like not all Brewers fans are fair weather. Growing up a Cubs fan in Kenosha in the 1980’s, all I heard was, “Cubs suck”, except in 1984 and 1989—then I was a bandwagon fan. So I have some practice myself.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I think big followings also hurt the reputations of fans
When I, as a Brewer fan, go to watch a team in my home stadium and 40% of the fans are rooting against them, it brings animosity. I have no problem with Cub fans doing this, I have my experiences as a Packer and Badger fan doing the exact same thing in reverse. (soldier field, memorial stadium, Ryan Field at Northwestern)
However, these are the types of things make many brewer fans mad.
With that being said, if the brewers and cubs are really close come the next series, there will be a lot more brewer fans at wrigley. It should make for yet another interesting series.
I've had the same experience at Ryan Field
The simple answer, of course, is buy tickets for your home games . . . it’s not our fault that the Brewers didn’t sell out games often before last year. Just like it’s not our (Badgers fans) fault that NU doesn’t sell out.
I wear Packer gear at Soldier Field and never experience the same hostility there that I do at Miller Park with Cubs gear on.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure, but did you see the point about GB-Bears?
That is a true rivalry - old as the NFL. Cubs-Brewers isn’t there yet - and there seems to be a lot of one-sided maliciousness.
It’s too bad, because it could be as good - or better - than Cubs-Cardinals. But until the fans learn to play nice (which may not happen), it won’t be.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Missed a point I meant to add
Packers-Bears, Cubs-Cards may dislike each other, but most fans respect the other team and the rivalry.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't remember or didn't care really...
but how was the rivalry between the Sox and Brewers?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I think a lot of it is just the times we live in.
Maybe I’m wrong, but I doubt Milwaukee Braves fans and Cubs fans had this much hate. Cubs and Sox fans have always had a thing going on though.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I would guess that if the Braves never left there would be a lot less Cub fans in WI
I think after they left, many fans needed a team to root for and there were the Cubbies, on Tv and relatively close to home. I wonder if this could be the case with Shanghai Badger?
My dad started following baseball
Before the Braves left Boston. My mom was a Braves fan when they married. She became a Cubs fan afterwards.
The Cubs had a strong following here post-Brewers arrival because of WGN. Also, there are a lot that became Cubs fans because of the Braves leaving, as you suggested.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe so..
Although I would think the Braves fans would be much older. But being on WGN has certainly made the Cubs popular all over.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
My point would be that the Braves fans would have passed their fandom onto their kids
I grew up in Chicago but my parents were from WI. THerefore, my dad past on his Brewer fandom on to me. This is probably why I don’t mind talking to you guys.
Packer and Bear fans hate each other.
I think fans from both team need to learn how to play nice, but sometimes a heated rivalry is more intense.
I have no problem with Bears fans
And have never had a problem at Soldier Field or downtown Chicago with Packer gear on.
Heated rivalry, sure. But not ugly.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
What the heck is going on over there, brewfan2?
Are Cubs fans really just not welcomed AT ALL over at your site?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
ol pete is nuts, he's kind of like your BCB's MBNIU
Just disregard anything he says. It doesn’t help when Al calls out brewer fans in the opening of threads like yesterday.
OOOOOHHHH.
Now I see. Thanks for the info. I seriously just wanted to talk shop since everyone over here left for the night! Didn’t try to antagonize anyone at all.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Let me ask you a question
What’s with ending all of your posts with “Dan”
Is it like you’re writing a letter. I mean this in the nicest possible manner.
It's not just Brewers fans, that's true
But it does seem that’s where a lot of the venom comes from.
I will admit, I can see the resentment of some “know-it-all” Cubs fans—but that’s not the majority of the fan base. Just a vocal, obnoxious minority of the fan base.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
A lot of my good friends are cub fans, come to think of it, almost everyone I work with is.
i don’t hate them at all, but I think it could the obnoxious minority that you and Marty Brennaman speak of
Sure -- I have a lot of friends who are Brewers fans
I work in Milwaukee and can talk baseball with a lot of people.
I think it is a minority, but the obnoxiousness is there. I’ve seen it, and it’s embarrassing. Just like some of the behavior at Camp Randall is embarrassing to me.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Camp Randall CAN get out of hand...
...but for the vast majority, it’s one of the best venues for college football I’ve been to. But I’m a tad biased…being a Badger n all…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
As am I (obviously)
The venue is great, but over-rated beyond the general grandstands. The student section isn’t full until the 2nd quarter, they do the wave when UW has the ball, and the ES-FU chant is beyond juvenille.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
No kiddin'
As I mentioned, that’s where I grew up. I live in Racine at the moment.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
2005 alum here
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hey brew
Is battlekow your site admin over there?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
no, Jeff Sackmann is
However, listen to every word battlekow or dixieflatline have to say because those two are great baseball minds and they really should be heavily involved within someone’s organization.
Hmm. Okay thanks for the advice will do.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
They do know their baseball..
We have a few here like cywers, just to name one, who should work for a big league team.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
More importantly...
Is Kirbir hot?...j/k..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know either...lol..
There’s only one here who I know is hot for sure, but she hasn’t been on much lately. And she works in minor league baseball btw.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
The other KOW...:)
I keep meaning to go to one of the Flyer’s games one of these days. I hear the park is beautiful, and I know the games are fun, cause I used to go to a lot of Cougar’s games.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 30, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Alright boys...Im hittin the hay
Good win for your team tonight. Thanks for staying up and chatting with me.
Like I said earlier, Im in a good mood, its only July. However, if it were the last series of the year and it meant something, I would currently be installing a virus within your site. Just kidding
See ya buddy
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Later man..
enjoyed the chat!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I grew up in Madison
in the late-70s, early 80s. I got the same “Cubs suck” stuff from Brewer “fans” that you got. Physically assaulted too, although those kids were probably just looking for an excuse.
I bet a Brewer fan 2 dollars at 10-1 odds that the Cubs would win the NL East in 1984. Bastard never paid up, of course.
Oh, and while I don’t market this information, neither do I hide it. I’m a Packer fan, and I don’t hate Bears fans. I actually cheered for the Bears in 1986 to win the Super Bowl because I hated the Patriots even back then and because I respected Walter Payton so much. Hated him when he played the Packers, but respected him greatly.
I actually dislike the Vikings more than the Bears. Sorry to all Bears fans.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 30, 2008 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Cool. Sorry I wasn't still online when you posted
would have chatted
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 30, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
White Sox lose...a perfect night!
...soon they will be in second and have Detroit nipping at ‘em
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
How would a Sox lose be a perfect night for a fan ...
... of the Cubbies? All I’ve ever hear from Cubbie fans is how Cubbie fans don’t care nor pay attention to the Sox?
Honestly, just stop saying it Cubbie fans. With maybe a rare exception it’s simply an urban myth.
i could care less what the sox do...
as do most of the people on this site…some exceptions though…
"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 29, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Many, many exceptions
And proof would be tonight. Cubbies win, in 1st place yet the Sox-obsession continues.
I've only seen one post cheering the Sox loss tonight.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Where in MN?
I’m from Mankato, got fam in the Cities, Duluth, Faribault…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah...the Sox lost!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Huh?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
crawford is just trying
to find something to bash us about…
"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 29, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
what did i do?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 29, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
it's a twisty-turny
flip-flop woild…
’’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 30, 2008 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Then why are you always over here
if you don’t care about just seeing the Cubs lose?
You post over a thousand more times here than on the White Sox board. What does that say about you?
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 30, 2008 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions
oh, the coppery.
’’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 30, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Night all...time to walk the pooches....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
have a great time!
:-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
speaking of pooches..
bob barker is on WGN..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Night everyone!
:-)
Course if I can’t sleep I’ll prolly be back.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
buh bye!
"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 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
night cubbiegirl!
I’ll prolly still be here if you come back..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but I just got in
After the postgame interview of ARam, as they went to break, WGN replayed his double to left. Did anyone else see Fielder take a swipe at ARam’s ummm… cajones? He hit him on the upper thigh as he went by him. Someone wrote off Fielder’s constant tagging on pickoff throws as “playful”, but this is just wrong. Even if he and ARam are buds, the umps can’t allow that garbage.
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Jul 29, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
It was mentioned in the game thread...
Fielder just like to play around…I don’t think A-Ram minded…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
I figured one of the multitude would have mentioned it.
Big night. My daughter just got engaged.
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Congrats!
Now all you have to do is win the lottery so you can pay for the wedding…j/k, j/k…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy paying for the wedding!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Comments overheard at the "other" BCB:
—That’s it, I’m officially cheering for the wildcard.
—Someone posted a picture of a real-life dead cub, so SWL posted a picture of Bernie Brewer sliding into a cheese grader. Excellente!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
u gotta put a link
"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 29, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
’’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 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice
I wish I could like the Brewers. I really do. But crap like that makes me hope they never make the postseason.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
ever!
"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 29, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
I feel the same way. Their inferiority complex is maddening
this is how they are.
don’t see them changing any time soon. The Brewers fans and the White-Sox fans should get together and go bowling.
’’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 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Except
That would probably result in a knife fight. Or Milwaukee dumping more sewage into Lake Michigan
Interesting thing about that
No complaints about beaches as a result of that in Racine, Kenosha or Lake County. Just Dicky Daley . . . the sewage magically hit Chicago and avoided everything else in between.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Or a thugish gang of festively attired Cubbie fans...
... attacking and knocking someone’s eyeball out of it’s socket.
a brewers fan
never has gotten in a fight with another teams fan?? cmon
"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 29, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
it was wrong...im not promoting it...
but saying cubs fans are like that is stupid…that cubs fan(s) are liek “that
"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 29, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugly acts...
... are not the sole possession of any group of fans. To imply that it’s unique to the Sox is moronic.
I never did
So please don’t imply that I did—even if you didn’t mean to.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think that I need to police every comment
And I don’t think failing to catch it is an implication of my feelings.
You talk about the Cubs’ fans obsessions, yet you come here often seemingly with a chip of your own on your shoulder. Why? Your team is in first place – enjoy it. If Cubs fans say crap, who cares? Your team is in first place!
You seem to be knowledgeable about baseball and have made good points on the board that I’ve seen over the months. But quite frankly, I don’t appreciate the tone of a lot of your posts - and this isn’t the first time you’ve directed one at me. I don’t know what your problem with me is, but I’ve got nothing against you - except that occasional attitude.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
let that go...
seriously
"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 29, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Crawdad...
You’re not helping your own case here by wanting an apology from everyone here for every dumb comment made about the Sox. Just because we don’t jump down a guy’s throat for saying something stupid that’s also Sox-related doesn’t mean we’re all giving the guy e-high-fives or whatever.
Does this help? I’M SORRY that a bunch of troglodyte Cub fans jumped that one guy and kicked his eye out. I’M SORRY a couple of BCB people were happy the Sox lost tonight. I’M SORRY a few BCB people like using dumb stereotypes to characterize Sox fans. I’M SORRY you think Cubdom is a monolithically hypocritical collective because of these things. Can we stop keeping running tallies of stupid and get back to supporting our teams, please?
by SplintChesthair on Jul 30, 2008 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions
yes, we know.
in fact,a Cubs fan posted it here days ago, condemning it.
that’s an awful high horse you got there. Sure you can handle 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 30, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
They’re both just totally jealous because the Cubs have so many fans.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I went over there to argue some guy's point about Chicago
and his response to my argument was I am a troll. nice..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
That's why I don't bother with them
They actually hate being ignored more.
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
meh well am out won't go for 1100 posts
cya tomorrow
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
see ya bud
"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 29, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
later chanman..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Boring
After Sunday’s thriller come from behind win and yesterday’s EXCITING game – tonite was a little boring.
I love boring wins!
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
nice to have
a laugher every once in a while. Or, you know… twice in a while…
’’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 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Would be hard to beat last night's game...
That was just orgasmic!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
You fell asleep right after we won?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Had a cigarette first...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
DID YOU SAY...
...Pottergasm?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
STOP IT!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
No this one was great
Didn’t even put gameday on, just read the posts and enjoyed a stress free belting of the Brew…excellent
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
Right.
to bed with me, sirs and madams, to BED with me!
Let’s go for #3 tomorrow!
’’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 hope this is a statement....
and not a command.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL: you gave me a great laugh as I read the Brewer website
...thanks for the giggles.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
GO CUBS GOOOOOOO GO CUBS GOOOOO HEY CHICAGO WHAT DO YA SAY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
This is premature
But I love the pecking order that is being established.
Brewers sweep the Cards
Cubs (I dare not say) the Brewers
it all seems so right
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Clutch performance
from both Lilly and Z!
If this performance does not put Carlos Zambrano among the favorites for the Cy Young this year, then something is wrong.
Don't blow it boys!
I know there's some BCBers still up over at the "other" BCB...
...and I think we’ve added to their grand total of posts tonight by about 22%.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
the opening thread comments for brew crew ball...
Going for the Cubs: Zambrano.
Going for the Brewers: Sheets.
Looks about even to me. Lucky for us, grit is on our side.
"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 29, 2008 10:46 PM CDT reply actions
thought it was funny
"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 29, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It was about an even matchup, though
Just glad it turned out the way it did
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Even funnier
was the comment, made after Braun made the catch on Fukudome in the first inning, the Braun should get a gold glove “for real” they said.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh Timmers on Jul 30, 2008 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Suspended in the ninth inning because of rain
tied at 6. I guess they’ll finish it tomorrow at Peoria.
"In an ocean or in a glass, cool water is such a gas."
by markleonette on Jul 29, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
but it's not a "real" no-no...
he’s throwing it against San Diego.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions