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

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Let the game begin!

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Score early and

score often.

by sue369 on Jul 4, 2008 7:17 PM CDT   0 recs

They scored early now

let’s see if they score often.

by sue369 on Jul 4, 2008 7:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Sweet!

Dome turned on one!

by Manny Trillo on Jul 4, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

at least

nobody was one first

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

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   0 recs

It's quiet here tonight, huh?

Guess most are out enjoying the day.

by chilango2 on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT   0 recs

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 Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT   0 recs

high pants for Ramirez

tryin to bust outta that slump

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM CDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

work with the mentally disable

but there is only one here today and he’s sleepin so i get to enjoy the game

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I did that for a summer. Difficult work my hat goes off to you

"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 7:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

thanks

i know its cliche but i get as much out of it as they do. it’s humbling

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hang in here.

We’ll keep you company.

by sue369 on Jul 4, 2008 7:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

is the radar gun hot?

Z threw one at 97mph..

by Manny Trillo on Jul 4, 2008 7:28 PM CDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Z looking good...

strikes out Pujols to end inning

by Manny Trillo on Jul 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT   0 recs

mostly cheers

a lot of em standing and cheering

by BradB311 on Jul 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

What did he say?

n/t

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

by Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks

This stuff is all so fracking silly.

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

by Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Lot of people

on their feet for Edmonds.

by Manny Trillo on Jul 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT   0 recs

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 Josh77 on Jul 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT   0 recs

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   0 recs

soto

just missed that one

by Manny Trillo on Jul 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Why?

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

by ronsanto10 on Jul 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Len called Riot "Scrappy"

How long before he calls DeRo “Sexy”?

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