First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 7/4, 7:15 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 4, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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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!!
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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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
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
slowest I've seen it..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
work with the mentally disable
but there is only one here today and he’s sleepin so i get to enjoy the game
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 up reply actions
Pre-game thread was at 42 before first pitch and finished at 53
That is very Dodger-like.
Many fans must be at family picnics…I assume.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
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
is the radar gun hot?
Z threw one at 97mph..
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
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
Z looking good...
strikes out Pujols to end inning
11 pitch inning for Z
Nice
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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.
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
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.
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!!
Here you go...
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
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.
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
Why?
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
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
Besides, I hate metal bats
It’s the one thing I hate about watching college games. Baseball hitting bat should not go “clunk”
hate that sound..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
Theriot with a deep fly to second base...
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Ok, did anyone think a trade was being announced when Sullivan came on? Damn you Len!
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
I remember last year when Hendry came on, just to get our hopes up with Kendall.
But didn’t that moment of exitement feel amazing?
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
Sorry, wrong answer
But we have a lovely parting gift for you
Tony LaRussa will buy you a round at a local bar
calm down Z
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hey all. Looking good so far,
let’s get this last out!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
I am sure one penny of the hat
revenues goes to the military or some (too small) small amount
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
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!!
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
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.
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!!
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.
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
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"
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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?
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
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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
Palmeiro was a Cub????
Why did we let him go???
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
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.
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"
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
Rookie HR ball in St. Louis.
I like it.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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!!
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
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
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
Mine was July 2002
We beat the Braves. :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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
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
he's looking good, with good control.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 4, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I was going to say, interesting timing there. :P
Still got the K though.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
z how many pitches so far?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
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…
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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
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
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
Me too!
I’m hoping San Fran was just jet lag. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Worried about his wife?
I just want him to bust out of it and be okay. I love that dude.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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!!
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.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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.
everyone gets mad at morgan
thats the one thing thats universal
by halfblindcubbiegirl 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”
or calling a ball in the dirt
a Passed Ball
by Unrestricted View on Jul 4, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn.
Z almost legged that out.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I would love it!!!
I missed the first one. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Wow.
That was a bad swing. Let’s go Z!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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"
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
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