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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 7/4, 7:15 CT

Let the game begin!

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Does anyone remember the last time

that DLee and ARam got hot at the same time? We could sure use that now!

At least DLee has started to warm up. But Aram is in an 0-21 funk. Let’s go Aramis!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

My wife finally brought home (today) my Fukudome

bobblehead that I bought on eBay. Maybe that was the good luck charm?

It had been sitting in her office for 3 weeks.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

It's quiet here tonight, huh?

Guess most are out enjoying the day.

by chilango2 on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think

my five-month old will enjoy fireworks. So I’m going to hang out here until dinner is ready.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

We have a party

but it’s after 9, so I hope the Cubs have this all wrapped up early.

by chilango2 on Jul 4, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't enjoy fireworks either.

"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 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like them

but I doubt she does.

I prefer them after a ballgame though. That’s the best of both worlds.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

They drive me nuts, the only ones I can handle are the ones on tv.

Hopefully the Cubs will provide them for me tonight :)

btw I do enjoy your minor league posts, I’ve never followed ml ball but it’s interesting to read

"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 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Going to see the Boise Hawks

tomorrow night.

My first minor league experience was the Madison Muskies. Now that was a minor league team. Too bad they’re just a memory.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mallards are now here.. I've been to a few of them

Timber-Rattlers games I use to go to when I was in college, they were a lot of fun.

but I meant more following the Cubs farm clubs.

"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 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

The early Muskies

were like the freaking Rocky Horror Picture Show. The crowd had set phrases to respond to cues. The lineups would be announced like “Batting third for the Muskies, Tom Romano” and then the audience would chant “WHO?” and the PA annoucer would go “Romano” followed by “OOOOHHH” from the crowd.

Of course, they probably still chant “SIEVE!” after every opposing error. It’s Madison, after all. But that’s another one I remember.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reminds me of football games at the University of Illinois (U-C).

PA: There is a timeout…
Fans: WHERE??
PA: ...on the field.
Fans: Ohhhhhh.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 5, 2008 3:37 AM CDT up reply actions  

This is probably

my first gane thread in over a year. I’m going to assume the traffic today will be small enough to make this managable.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I was just thinking the same thing...

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did Ramirez wear his socks like that yesterday?

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

slowest I've seen it..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 4, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Still a whole lot faster

than the Pirates’ site.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Must be...

Didn’t look like he threw that hard.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good inning

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Z looking good...

strikes out Pujols to end inning

by Manny Trillo on Jul 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

11 pitch inning for Z

Nice

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Big Z

Throws 11 in a 1-2-3 first. Looking perfectly fine to me

by chilango2 on Jul 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

That's our Carlos

that we know and love. Just don’t break a bat over your leg, Big Z.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

mostly cheers

a lot of em standing and cheering

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but I heard a few boos early on

Was glad to see that the crowd turned it around and gave him a standing o

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

On CTL tonight Dave Kaplan

said one of the papers in SL had a poll and asked what the fans would do for Edmonds and 60% said they would cheer for him when he came up to bat. One of their sports writers was livid that the SL fans would cheer for Edmonds.

by sue369 on Jul 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

One of their sports writers is an idiot

They do that at all the parks. Braves fans do it regularly.

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

they traded him

not like he left as a FA. no reason for the fans to hate him

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

TLR's comments sounded silly.

Of course Edmonds is no longer a Cardinal and should not think of himself as a Cardinal.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pat and Ron

say its a huge reception for him.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

LaRussa: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Cmon, of course Jimmy’s a Cub now. WTF did DUI expect him to say?

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

There you go Geo

"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 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I DESPISE that runt Sullivan

He has such disregard and little respect for Cubs’ fans, and he’s not a very good writer.
Flame away.

by chilango2 on Jul 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

listening to that interview...

...yeah, he seemed like a dick.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 6:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

Broken bats...so dangerous.

so many broken bats this season-why doesn’t MLB use aluminum bats like little league and college teams?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jul 4, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Why?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jul 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

the ball accelerates off a metal bat

where a wood bat it slows down. It’s super dangerous for the pitchers because the ball gets back at em so much faster

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Besides, I hate metal bats

It’s the one thing I hate about watching college games. Baseball hitting bat should not go “clunk”

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

hate that sound..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 4, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

No aluminium bats

They’re evil

However, your point is well taken. It’s more about using ash instead of maple, and MLB’s working on that

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len called Riot "Scrappy"

How long before he calls DeRo “Sexy”?

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot with a deep fly to second base...

:)

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

time for Z

to break some hitting streaks

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

just thought

I’d throw that out there

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

he made the All Ugly All Star Team

his dad, the pitching coach nominated him

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry, wrong answer

But we have a lovely parting gift for you

Tony LaRussa will buy you a round at a local bar

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

calm down Z

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 4, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey all. Looking good so far,

let’s get this last out!!!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

:D

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

besides z's case I don't like it

"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 4, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't really think it makes that much difference

I think it’s mostly LaRussa being like Belichek

“Look at me! I’m so smart, I’m reinventing the game!”

Like I said, though, I think it would probably be good with Z

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

K!!!!!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Two Innings, No Hits that leave the Batter's Box

Nice Comeback from the DL, Big Z. Let’s keep the walk number down.

by Unrestricted View on Jul 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm torn,

I like Z getting hits, but I don’t want him running the bases.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

ha ha

+1

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

I didn’t know anyone could sound that idiotic.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

How about

Reed Johnson just knocking it out?

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see your point

but I would like to see some early runs.

"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 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is nice to see him be able to run some energy off

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Perhaps.

With Marquis, he seems to have bad innings after running the bases. Hopefully, Z won’t do that.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Horrible AB

for Johnson. Need a better look than that!

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd prefer to see Johnson

as a spot starter only. Hopefully Fonzie will be back next week.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Definitely agreed.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe he IS

the Wolverine? Have you ever seen the Wolverine and Soriano in a room together?

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's a man of mystery

n/t

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

hell he could be Austin Powers for all I care 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 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can anyone explain to me the reason for the different hats?

It happened last series against the Giants too

"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk

by NittanyCub on Jul 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

they are a stars and stripes edition

for the 4th. every team is wearing them i believe

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

so MLB can make a few mil off of them

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am sure one penny of the hat

revenues goes to the military or some (too small) small amount

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd like to ask again....

Does anyone remember if DLee and ARam have been hot at the same time this year? I can’t seem to remember a time that they were both hot, even for 5+ games at the same time.

They are both batting around .290, but they always seem to ham & egg when each other warms up.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully

they’ll make up for it by both getting hot all of August & September….and beyond.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate Schumaker

nice name…Skip.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot

drops the F%$#@’n ball…Skip out by a mile…ridiculous.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

How many times has Riot dropped a throw this year?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Join the anti-Theriot fan club

took me a while, but I’ve come around.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm still on the fence

But I was a long way away…I’m a lot closer now

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why is that not interference?

...on the batter?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

all he did was swing

he didnt do anything to prevent the throw

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right...

just synapse interference on Theriot.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the word is incompetence

but I don’t want to go there. I want to stay positive.

We got out of it. Any extra out makes Z throw more pitches.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walk Albert

no shame in pitching around him…don’t care about the first inning K.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

No matter...pop out.

but why “pitch around” instead of IBB? Pujols doesn’t chase crap.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've never liked giving up bases that early in the game

If you pitch around him, you have the slight chance that he’ll, for example, pop out on the infield. If you don’t you’re just giving him a chance.

As long as you keep it out of his wheel house, I just like at least trying to get the out as opposed to flat out conceding the BB.

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

ARRRGHH

Theriot sucks at SS

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

by WayneCampbell08 on Jul 4, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Santo doesn't have a man-crush on Theriot

"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 4, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

What happened to Riot?

I missed the play while I was searching my parents house unsuccessfully for a cubs hat. :(

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Dropped Geo's throw

blown hit & run, he would have been out by a mile. 3rd time he’s done this this year.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gah!!!

Poor Geo. :(

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree :(

"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 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

BIG Z PITCH COUNT UPDATE

42 pitches through 3 innings. Not bad.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

how Theriot just didnt catch it. It dropped out of his glove and then he went on to

grumble about about how guys in his day knew how cover bases.

"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 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep. That would be a good stat to keep

"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 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too.

"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 4, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ditto.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the Cubs are playing the Cardinals

how am I supposed to scoreboard watch in the slow moments? The Brewers have already won. I’m supposed to care about Florida/Colorado?

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

No.

No one cares about that game.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Samardzija

gave up a two-run home run in the first.

Yeah, good point.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

if anyone can keep that one I trust you would be the person who could

"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 4, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I kinda like the Rays

When they’re not sweeping us :(

So I keep up with them

But they’ve already won, 11-2, over KC. Remember when the Royals won the first three games and everyone went crazy?

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

GEO!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Geo!!!

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

The Smokies are down 6-0

but Peoria is up 4-0 looking for their 11th win in a row.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

you're the minors expert

why do the I-Cubs have a 4 game home set against salt lake but they dont play them in SLC?

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto is such a stud!!!!!

"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 4, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

really you agree w/ on that... lmao

you know he should have a fan club. 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 4, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

That HR was so pretty.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Very true.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

nah

Theroit’s HR would be scrappy.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 4, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

They're always pretty when the Cubs hit them at Busch

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Palmeiro was a Cub????

Why did we let him go???

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jul 4, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

You're right

it wasn’t that we traded Palmeiro-either he or Grace had to go. It’s that we got crap back-Mitch Williams to replace Lee Smith, who was traded for absolute crap (Al Nipper.)

Jim Frey was an idiot.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too true re: Frey.

I’m sort of glad we kept Gracie though. He’s one of my all time favs.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

In 1988

for Mitch Williams.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, somebody's gotta tell the Sandberg story

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Jul 4, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah

It’s a holiday.

It's a girl! Born 1-18-08. 2246 PST. 8 lbs. 1 oz.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 4, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rookie HR ball in St. Louis.

I like it.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo looks totally lost against Looper.

He’s something like 1-11, so I guess it’s understandable.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

well...hopefully, Looper will be pounded out

before DeRo has to face him again. What is his pitch count? I am too lazy to open the MLB Gameday.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

73

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looper at 73 pitches

thanks for the help. :-)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

those throws by Ankiel

that they just showed were impressive

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm listening on the radio

sounds like Z’s doing okay… does his stuff have the good movement?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

decent

a little rough around the edges.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 4, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

did you hear Soto's hr?

"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 4, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

loved it

:-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm in the middle

:-)

the 2 girls w/ me are my best friends at our first game at wrigley.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Memorial day

this year

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

i went sept of 01

first game after 9/11 when Sammy carried the flag around after hitting a HR

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mine was July 2002

We beat the Braves. :D

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I have yet to see a home win

That game, they lost to the Rockies. Ugh

And I think the next day was when Prior got nailed by that comeback liner

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

:)

YAY!

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

although his first ab

with that long foul ball… i coud’ve killed pat

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh, dude.

I’m sure! I missed it, was driving home as fast as I could! :D

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too!

"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 4, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's another K!

Go Z!!!!!!!

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Seconded!!!!

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes

let’s get greedy.

I'm not a religious man, but I pray for Carlos Marmol's arm...and psyche.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

So if Gallagher is moving to the pen does that mean Marshall stays in a starting role for now?

Not what I would have expected, at least not until we had another arm…and even then…

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Not sure,

Marshall is moving Marquis back due to the Cards’ LHBs.

The rotation s/b Z, TR, Demp, Marquis, ?, but I’m not sure if Marshall is that guy “long term”.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool, that makes more sense.

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need a 6 run lead

so we can give Marmol a chance to pitch. I’m sure Lou won’t use him in a close game for a while, but he needs to get back on the horse ASAP.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 4, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Exactly!

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I swear Im gonna email Jake the neighborhood guy

and tell him that Im happy that locally we have no one as irrating as he 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 4, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

true they werent funny

but I could take them or leave them. Jake the other hand, I hate.

I know relax its just a dumb commerical :)

"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 4, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want Rami to bust out of this slump

with a vengence. You’re a new daddy, go wild!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

+10

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too!

I’m hoping San Fran was just jet lag. :P

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Worried about his wife?

I just want him to bust out of it and be okay. I love that dude.

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

likewise!

I have his jersey. Maybe I need to put it on during this game. though that may get me strange looks from my wife if I put a Cub jersey on tonight (I have Marmol & Aram)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to decide which jersey to buy for this season.

The contenders are Rami, Soto and Dome. I can’t make up my mind.

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's a choice????

"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 4, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really you can't

go wrong with any of those.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

i chalked that up to stress at the time

my b-i-l was a basketcase while my sister was getting ready to go inot labor and they lived together. :-P

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Browsing through Viva El Birdos' thread:

Cardinals fans are mad at Brenly the way we get mad at Joe Morgan. Funny how perspective varies from one place to another.

by Fraggin Judge on Jul 4, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

BB is a Cub announcer.

He is not paid to be impartial, like Joe Moron

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um, really?

When was the last time you heard Brenly say something like, “If some of those fly balls hadn’t been caught, they would have been hits”

by cocknfire on Jul 4, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn.

Z almost legged that out.

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go DOME!!!!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I would love it!!!

I missed the first one. :(

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

Dome looked bad there

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow.

That was a bad swing. Let’s go Z!

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm willing to bet

that you and I are the only ones on here who’s favorite MLB team is the cubs and NBA the Jazz

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope

jazz fan here too.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY! And that's 3. :D

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by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dude.

We are a small, but dedicated community. There is a reason it’s so hard for the visitor to win in SLC

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

And there's a poster called UTCubs running around, might be a fan too. :P

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Jul 4, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

looper at 90 pitches

already

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

90 pitches already wow

"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 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

overflow

up

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

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