First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 7/30, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 30, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
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OHHH! SO CLOSE!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Thirst-y?
Virtual beers for everyone!
and a tangily Sprite for the Preacherman?
and a cabernet for Emelie
"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."
Sprite would be ok of rme also
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Que the Van Halen "Jump" intro
GOOD EVENING EVERYONE!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
Even if it isnt
lets hope the Cubs BLOW THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE!!!!
(corny)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Here we go!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions
Has Hammer made his appearance?
’’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)
did he say his appointed line?
’’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 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
twice
he forgot to caps lock the first time
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
excellent
’’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 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to send a message
Milwaukee’s on notice
and all that other pre-game first pitch banter I could come up with.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
Billy D says Keep your cable and drop AT&T like a 3 foot putt :)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
is the cable company paying you for this commerical?
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
they do pay me
LOL
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
wow just for doing commericals on websites?
I wanna job like that.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Cubs...
As I posted earlier..
I would be…
disappointed but will be OK if we win 1 of 4
happy if we get a split
very happy if we win 3 of 4
ecstatic if we sweep the cheese cakes
mad if we get swept
So I am already happy…and a win either today or tomorrow would be an icing on the cake..
espn bbtonight
saying cubs going for the sweep… Can they predict tonight’s victory or are they retarded? i’m hoping for the former
and so did Marvin Gaye
Let’s Do It
oh, that’s Tone Loc
"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."
what the heck
was that misshapen thing on the TV?
I mean, it wasn’t Gagne… what WAS 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)
Has HBCG made it here yet?
It wouldnt be the same if she wasnt here.
:)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
She's here
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
lol
yes i’m here.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey hey!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
how YOU doin?
’’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 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Friend of mine at work who is a Brewers fan
greeted me first thing this morning with, “Congratulations on winning the NL Central.” And he wasn’t being sarcastic…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Excellent.
Both to that, and Fonzie’s first hit of the evening.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
He also added
“if it were up to me, Ned Yost would be unemployed come August.” I tried to console him by saying that while it isn’t up to him, Ned will almost certainly do everything he can to grant this wish eventually…
:-)
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
i'd say
brew crew fans are pretty upset about losing the first 2 games at home with their aces on the mound
FIRST BLOOD!
Sori single!
’’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)
Can I get a screen cap of Erin? Anyone?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
the scrappiest bunt ever!
get him in dlee!
"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
sounds goooood
green light?
"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
SAFE!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
Wow
Brewers Defense – fistful of bad.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
one of two predicted!
already!
’’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 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice job
You might hit your two plays by the end of this half-inning…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
not mine
someone else’s.
’’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 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you see Z and Dome i
in the dugout with a pregame ritual? Pretty funny.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
they've got one now?
what did they do?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a bunch of arm
jestures and jumping around.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
NICE STEAL!
’’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)
he's goin nuts lately
"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 love that his legs are feeling good
:)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
SORIANO!!!
he is turning those wheels lately!
"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
Dan hasn't called roll yet, or did I miss it?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I wonder how much
Sutcliffe will hit on Erin Andrews during this game?
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depends how much he's been drinking
"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
OT: Carpenter looks miserable
Not his pitching, but he looks like he’d rather be anywhere else than in the sweltering Atlanta heat.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
damn
gonna be up to reed – we need this
"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
he's gonna come back pissed the next AB
i look for something big to happen then
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 30, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody else think Reed batting 5th is a bad idea?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
its a weird idea
that’s for sure – he’s done it before
"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'll tell you after this AB
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 30, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: flight has been called to board.
I’ll be home around midnight. I’m sending all my good vibes and other niceties to you all and the Cubs. I’ll check in tomorrow morning.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Fly safe
n/t
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou Piniella
“A lip-reader’s delight”
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
he seems to be calling
the low strike
"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
3-1
gotta make it count
"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
there's the second bad fielding play!
FIRST INNING!
’’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)
BCB shirt siting
"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."
Hahaha....
Two bad plays in the first! Major points to whoever predicted that
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Big Fail for the Brewers
Go Cubs!
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wild pitch on strike 3
reed safe at first, soriano scores
"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
Reed struck out
Kendall dropped the pitch and it went to the backstop
Reed HUSTLED to first and the runner on 3rd came home
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 30, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
SAFE!!!!!!!!!
MORE TERRIBLE D!
1 – 0
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
BREWERS = BAD AT DEFENSE
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
1-0 already!
we’ll happily do this all 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)
WOW
that is so awesome – pat & ron were just talking about how many wild pitches parra throws!
"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
3 in the dirt / 1 wild already?
hoooolllly
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 30, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay...
Who from here was just seen on ESPN with their bleedcubbieblue shirt???
I’ll try to get a picture of it…
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
I just saw a BCB shirt in the crowd
Steve Phillips on his computer use as Mets GM, "I played solitaire on my computer in my office."
Did anyone else see the BCB shirt?
It was on a guy with a Light blue/Dark blue hat.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
yeah i saw it
Steve Phillips on his computer use as Mets GM, "I played solitaire on my computer in my office."
I don't think so
Steve Phillips on his computer use as Mets GM, "I played solitaire on my computer in my office."
I did too .. the dude looked Italian
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
sweet. i just turned on the game and the first things i saw were Soriano scoring and
a guy in the stands wearing a BCB shirt.
GoCubsGo
DeRo is my "pick to click" tonight
"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."
Is Hawk Harrelson
aware you’ve appropriated his schtick? :-)
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Should I take it back?
:)
"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."
Naw, I won't tell...
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
3 straight nights of
the brewers feed on Extra Innings. I’ll stick with ESPN’s coverage. At least I can see Erin Andrews there!
yeah for sure
i’m relegated to mlb audio
"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
25 pitches so far
let’s get to that tasty bullpen soon…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
word
"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
Mmmmm...bullpen
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
DERO!
2-0!
’’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)
2 - 0
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
YES
it is
"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
flatten the Brew!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
DERO DERO DERO
early and OFTEN!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
DeRo the HeRo!!
Make em pay guys! make em pay!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
LET THEM BRUUEEEEEEEEEEEE the day!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Man I HAVE TO LEAVE THE OFFICE
So much to do before I leave for Chicago tomorrow damn it.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
have fun in chicago :)
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I am so psyched
9 games. Just mad that Thursday is an off day. I don’t know what I will do. Go to the beach
I guess.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
You're goig to nine games?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Once did 11 in 10 days
with a DH. This is my long homestand. Usually I get 10 straight but this one has that
stupid off day.
Ironically I will 9 more in a row in Sept. The last five at Wrigley and then the four here
in NYC.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
thats awesome.
Plans for October at some point?
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It is bad luck to think about it but you bet
Trying to figure out how I can get the plane tickets with my airline miles,
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I had a blast at the game last night
I cant imagine 9.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Go to a museum
I love the museums here…but then again I’m a bit of a nerd.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont think one has to be nerdy to enjoy museums in chicago
although I kinda am also so Im prolly not the best to ask lol
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
My first date with my current girlfriend
was at the Art Institute…That’s how I roll.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
so first date w/ current gf.........
or is that what you do with all your first dates?
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Just the current one...
n/t
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry I couldnt resist from the way you phrased it LOL
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
the refurbished tiffany dome at the cultural center
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
I try to get to MSI every time I go back.
Does that make me a nerd?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
dome needs to keep the train running
"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
so its not just gameday?
"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 know stats probably can't show this
but it must be both depressing for the home team and uplifting for the road team to score in the top of the first. Giving your starter a lead before he takes the mound rocks.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Does that WP count as 1 of my 2 atrocious mistakes?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
It does in my book
n/t
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Great inning
Let’s see what Dempster can bring tonight now.
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is Kosuke using his own bat ..
its been said he’s been using other bats of players there ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
29 pitches for Parra
LOL
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
ah well
GREAT START
"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
On pace for 18 runs today!
Even if we score a few in an inning, I always want more. I’m greedy that way…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
29 pitches in the top of the 1st
Excellent
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
If only we could do this for Harden
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
tomorrow,
we will.
"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
Parra @ 29 pitches 1 IP
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I am afraid so .. this is, after all ..
.. the alternate reality and black hole of TV called ESPN
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
damn it...
that’s ok – demp often struggles the first inning, he’ll bear down
"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
ok, Demp .. on the ground baby .. on the ground
double play aroma in the air
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
how?
durham is on 2nd…and now 3rd
"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
Durham
gets robbed of a triple by a high bounce. Get used to the view from 2nd Ray.
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
cmon, Demp...
lock it in here…
’’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)
have a muffin, drew .. just believe ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
where are there muffins?? I dont see any
“looks around”
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
mmm, muffin
’’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 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still amazed we can sit here on computers all over the planet
and watch the Cubs in the comfort of home ..
glad to be here with you all .. we’re living in amazing times.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Glad to be here with ya friend!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
It's a post modern world baby.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
very true :)
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Plunk him.
Just kidding. Sorta.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
come on demp
get into a groooooove
"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
SIT DOWN!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
the battle between Demp and Braun
goes 2 2
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
epic
"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
K!!!!
’’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)
oh yeah
sounds like wrigley
"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
STRIKE 3!!!!!!!!!
"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
Nice!
“Shabat Shalom, Motherf*“
Hebrew Hammer (I think)
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
yikes
"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
What?
The Hebrew Hammer is a fantastic fun-bad movie…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
If they leave Durham on third
they’re toast the rest of the night.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
Pat:
“prince fielder batting – HUGE, not tall though”
"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
Anyone else
getting a bad feed from Comcast?
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
pitched around Fielder?
Feed is fine for me
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
Demp's gonna get out of this unscathed...
They’ll get a ground ball and force the “vegetarian” at 2nd.
Jimmyeatworld
dempster needs to cut down his walks for this game
6 BB last game hurt our pen could only go 6 even though he was dominant
"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
He needs to keep the ball down,
and start to get ahead in the count.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
not THAT far 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 30, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Mine is now gone
to the radio I go
Tinker to Evers to Chance.
Fielder's face
looks like it’s about to slide off his chin! What an odd-looking fellow…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
damn
"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
aw, heck.
’’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)
let's keep it at one for them......
GoCubsGo
ok, it could have been worse .. we'll get that back
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
k well...
that coulda been worse, i still feel good about this
"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
hopefully Demp settles in
the next inning
Let’s get some runs!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
that's what usually happens
he has a rough 1st inning and then starts to cruise
"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
was it his fault though?
"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
not entirely
it was a rough pitch to block, but still I’d assume the competitiveness in him thinks he should’ve gotten it
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 30, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
deal
"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
anyone hear PTI on the Farnsworth trade?
“Congratulations to the Yankees who picked up a Hall of Famer and to the Detroit for getting a complete idiot.”
That’s about verbatim .. I cracked up on the cross trainer at the Y this afternoon ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
awesome
and so true
"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
which one said that?
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
can't remember ..
I listen to tunes while doing the cardio work out but saw the comment being scrolled over on the TV that had PTI – it was a captioning thing ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Hey guys
Did you hear that the Yanks got Pudge from the Tigers? ESPN just reported it….
{/sarcasm]
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
fonz goin YARD
"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
come on Sori! a MOON SHOT would be great
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Sori goes
2 for 2
’’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)
Trade Update:
The Yankees have sent LaTroy Hawkins to the Astros for a Minor Leaguer
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
what is with the astros?!
they think they are still in it? AND they think scrubs randy wolf and LATROY HAWKINS are going to help them???
"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
Agreed
I’m glad they’re in our division.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't wait unitl I see Hawkins wet his pants again in Wrigley Field
I’m going on Monday I hope he pitches.
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
riot
singles
’’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 had to switch to ESPN
that crowd noise on the Chicago feed (WGN or CSN) is just too much to deal with. I like Len & Bob but that noise gives me a headache.
Let’s get more runs!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
its like music to my ears
"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
cubs fans? of course
although i guess i must admit, i’m listening on the radio feed so not as loud
"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
LETS GO LEE!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
and Manny Ramirez says the Red Sox don't deserve him???
who does deserve him???
GoCubsGo
The Marlins are pursuing him
"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."
Manny tackles a 67 yr old RedSox exec
in Houston for not getting him tix and they don’t deserve him? Isn’t he special. And they never suspended him for that!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Al's pregame thread
had some interesting numbers. Last time Parra faced the Cubs was August 30, 2007. His line was 3 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO. Demp has beaten the Brewers on April 3 and April 30. The current score adds up to 3. Weird, man. Weird…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Let's get three runs next inning.
Maybe Demp can oblige and get ‘em 1-2-3!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
"3 is the magic number"
-De La Soul
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
holy cow
let’s go DLLEEEEEEEEEE
"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
ALWAYS groundballs...
ugh
"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
Always???????????????????
Please
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
fair enough
i do think lee is starting to warm up w/a-ram as well – and it was nice to extend the inning w/two base hits even if they didn’t come in to score
"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
BCB Shirt Sighting
There is a larger hi-res one here, but be ye warned if you are on dialup for some reason.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
Yep
I wonder which one of our beloved BCB’ers it is…
I also have a video of it I will post in the fanposts section. I would love to hear from whoever it is here!
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray
AWESOMEEEEEE
NOW, who the hell is that?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
that is so cool
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss HBCG :(
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
awwwww....
btw how did you pick you s/n galvan?
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Quick Poll - WHO IS TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT MANNY
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
oh me! me!
i live in boston
"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 think even Brett Favre is tired of Manny news
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
or they text back and forth
imagine the field day ESPN would have intercepting them LOL
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 30, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
It makes you wonder about ESPN announcer new hires ..
They probably have a secret ceremony somewhere in a concrete cell lit only by a candle burning
atop the bucket holding the head of Ted Williams and swear on it that they will faithfully declare every bit of Red Sox minutiae ad nauseaum ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Hahaha
For some reason, I pictured the scene from “Temple of Doom” where Molo Ram rips the guy’s heart out and lower him into the pit of fire.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Trillo?
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
SIT DOWN!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
Crap, forgot to do this @ 7:
Who’s all here tonight?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Here
OT: Braves tied it up vs STL 2-2
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
its me
"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
Present!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda