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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 7/5, 2:55 CT

Another save for Woody today? Let's hope so!

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Go Cubs

Let’s get some runs!!

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

go DLee

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions  

He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkk!!!!!!!!!!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 5, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

RAMI!!!!! 4-2 Cubs!

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jul 5, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 5, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!

Fly ball pitcher is just what we need!

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

ARAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I love your links northsider

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

All the ladies do.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 5, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, Hey!

Yessssss Aramissssssssss!

"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983

"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008

by CaughtInTheVines on Jul 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Ron does as well

he approves rami!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was fun. :)

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

SLUMPBUSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Carrie Muskat

Someone ask for me? I thought the Pattersons were both far away from St Louis today!

by Gleebo on Jul 5, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Your turn, Jimmy!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Jimmy Ballgame walks

Shaping up as a possible big inning…

by cocknfire on Jul 5, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

BB Edmonds, nobody out

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

isn't that

Jimmy’s first time on base in this series?

by Unrestricted View on Jul 5, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

burn up that Card pen

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeanne

sounded MUCH less enthusiastic about A-Ram’s HR.

by Unrestricted View on Jul 5, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

1-29,

but I’ll take it!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

or 1-1, depending on how you look at it.

small sample size be damned… ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 5, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I do believe it's Geo time...

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

????

Was that a Cards fan who caught the ball and turned to show it to the fans like he was proud??

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

That’s what it looked like to me.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that was odd.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 5, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's what I was thinking

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

need to "get a brain"

go usa

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 5, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

or get a brian

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 5, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had a Brian once

.... he was kind of a jerk.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's prolly been drinking since yesterday

i’ll cut him some slack. drunk ball catching is hard work… or thats how i’ve heard it

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

How old was he?

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Late 20s I thought.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

old enough to drink

And it looked like his buddy came over to hug him too!!! Gotta love em

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto bloops a hit

Edmonds to third!!!!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Round and round and round they go!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 5, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

oh, MAN!

Edmonds out at the plate???

Frak!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Poop

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

wtf

How do you not score on that?

by Gleebo on Jul 5, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Perfect throw--a rocket--from Ludwick

Molina had the plate blocked, just got him.

"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse

by Goodie1969 on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

c'mon

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

nah

we’re up by two. That’s better than yesterday.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Edmonds

Belly Flops/Face Flops on to home

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jul 5, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Blah. :(

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

What happened?

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

please explain!!

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Deep fly to Ludwig

he throws home and gets Edmonds.;-(

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Deep fly to ludwick

made a great throw to gun out jed at the plate

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dward to PH?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Edmonds

needs some new legs.(sigh)

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

true dat

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh man

that must’ve been a great throw

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Sounded like it.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on DWARD!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Edmonds slowed himself down by watching Ludwick.

Should’ve just went full steam the whole way. But It was an awesome throw, nonetheless.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Edmonds

Is he shaving runs to get the St Louis fans off his back…..(insert gay joke here).

by Gleebo on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Not laughing

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

lame

and not cool

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dward, first pitch fly out...

crap

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Tough to not get more

but hopefully it won’t come back on us.

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

please no Marmol

Let him get his confidence back at home

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Jul 5, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol?

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

A bit of good news

is that the shadows will make hitting a bit more difficult the rest of the way. If the pitcher’s ball has movement it will be hard to pick up…let’s get six outs!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol is in.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Trust your stuff Carlos!

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

nervous

c’mon carlos.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh boy....

Ankiel jacks a long foul ball

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

the breaking ball

working so far…

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

K!!!!

yeah! One out!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Ankiel K's!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol...

reach out with your FEELINGS…

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks good...

but it also did in SF after 2 hitters…just sayin’.

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

zactly...

but please prove me wrong!

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Jul 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

do not

jink the man.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess Lou's trusting him to get out of his funk

with this part of the lineup facing him. Come on Carlos!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

yes and I respect him for it

even though it gives me palpitations

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

My feelings exactly.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou is no dummy...

he knows the Cubs are gong nowhere without Marmol.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

That was so great to see.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

get filthy, Carlos!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Just no walks.

make them earn it.

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Marmol.

Please.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Pujuols

pops out to Dome!

two outs! Breaking balls all the way.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

you got your wish :)

"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 5, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-2-3

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 5, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Three outs!

YEAH! GO MARMOL!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

WHEW

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

word

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

HE'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice job Marmol!!!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

like I said

SF was soooooooooooooooo long ago! ;-)

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Jul 5, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Right through the heart

of the order…should make Kerry’s job easier in the 9th.

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Dude, if we make it non-save, I want Howry in the 9th.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

heart of the order

that shit right there should get you a save!!

atta boy, carlos!! you’ve been missed!!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

WHITE CASTLE!

mmm-mmm! Tastes GOOD!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY!!!!!!!

That should boost his confidence. 1-2-3 through the heart of the order.

Good job, Carlos! Nice call, Lou!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

It has to be

such a relief for Carlos. So happy to see him do so well.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know!!!!

I’m so incredibly thrilled!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Love to here Pat Say__

1-2-3 we go to the ninth Cubs over the Cardinals 4-2!!!!!

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

bring on the wood!!

Grant Earnhart

by ernie87 on Jul 5, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

just walked in...

glad to see Carlos back in good form.

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

hey bump!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey all!

Was listening in the car and was screaming with glee when A-Ram went yard. The guy next to me at the stop light had a Cubs hat on and gave me a thumbs up…lol..

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Welcome!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

DLee 5-3, 1 down

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

oops, Riot

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, first time

I’ve listened to an entire game on-line from one of the stations on the Cubs radio network. I thought these streams were supposed to be blacked out!

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

what station?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh they are thats odd

Are you listening to an internet stream? I’m listening on MLB audio so its never blocked

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Write Al...he can give you my address

I don’t want to post it in case the MLB Police are reading.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 5, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

you can email me if you like

drewishdrewid AT gmail DOT com

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lets skip wood

lets bring in Leiber up 7-2

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I like that idea.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good morning guys

This is beautiful tropic summer morning in Okinawa…
Looks like Cubs do good rally again right?
My TV is just showing BOS NYY but want to watch this CHC STL…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 5, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

hey dragon!

did you get to see dome’s HR from yesterday?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just watched on mlb.com

I wanted to watch it on HDTV….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 5, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

i was glad to see him hit one on the road

it hasn’t been pretty lately.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

yar?

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey dragon!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too!!

Grant Earnhart

by ernie87 on Jul 5, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

fyi: use the reply button

it was save you a lot of grief.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

and Randy Michaels better take a listen to that bumper music.

I think they’ve been using “Thunder Island” for 25 years now…

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Arrrgh! Hello Matey Dragons!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions  

penance for lack o' reply button

::flagellation:: ;-}

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was the dread grey bar

you’re supposed to talk like a pirate when you see it

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

heh

keeping up the BCB gray bar tradition :D

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome

walks

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go Lee!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions  

does anyone know how long the de-lay is on mlb.com

Grant Earnhart

by ernie87 on Jul 5, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions  

for which?

audio/gameday/tv?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's no TV, it's audio/gameday.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

except overseas

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 5, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

depends on volume

I think.

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Varies

gets larger the longer you listen.

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Dude,

How’s the weather in Seattle? Rainy in Victoria today…

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

ARAM

flies out. No runs score.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Everybody loves

a Woody

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

which one?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was a State Farm

ad and it takes place outsideof Wrigley and an older boy catches a homerun ball and ends up giving it to a younger kid. Sappy, I know.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fasten those seatbelts says Pat

... Kerry. Please. Lets make this NOT dramatic!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

sue wearing your jersey?

"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 5, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

You girls start your Geo blog yet?

Can the guys visit?

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

we're still working out the details.

believe me, you’ll know.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

wanna help?

:-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course you can visit!

But it isn’t up yet. :P

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

bcb will the FIRST to know when it up and running

"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 5, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

pay per view

we’re not stupid

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

Well played!

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, I forgot but

I’ll make sure I wear it tomorrow.

by sue369 on Jul 5, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I got mine on.

"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 5, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im prolly gonna miss tomorrows game

"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 5, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kerry throwing

mid-90s

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions  

schmokin!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wood

walks the first batter.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Leadoff Walk

grrrrr

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Kerry. Honey. Please

3 outs? that’d be fantastic

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Pretty please!!!

We need you here Kerry!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ron wants the same thing.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cmon, Kerry

screw playing around on the corners. THROW STRIKES.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions  

screwed by the ump

again.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

F F F F!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 5, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

and Kerry

walks the second guy. two on, no one out.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

GRRRRRRRRRR

walks the hacker Molina

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

ouch ouch ouch

Kerry, darlin’, get it together

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

omg

i don’t like this.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

need a double play ball now

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

oh, fuck.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I need some

Tums for my tummy

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay.

Freaking out.

Officially.

Come on Kerry.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

FRACK

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Santo is going nuts in the booth. “gee whiz” “ah shucks”

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

faked out the infield.

4-3 St. Louis, no outs, men on 2nd & 3rd. Walking Duncan intentionally.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

well it is time for a strike out

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

It's going to be real tough to get out of this one...

no outs, bases loaded after the IBB

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

game over...

nice work, Kerry.

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

c'mon!!!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey!

the game is NOT over. Take your pessimistic BS somewhere else.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kerry do NOT do this to us!!!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

We need a strikeout after this IBB in the worst way

Figures Marmol is good today, so of course Kerry messes up.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

no offense but shush

"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 5, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shit

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

NO NO NO NO NO

:(

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

i don't like this!!
$&@48W*

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

C'MON, TRIPLE PLAY!!!!

"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield

by DrGalazkiewicz on Jul 5, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Izturis is Pujols' little puppy dog in the dugout

puke

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 5, 2008 5:45 PM CDT reply actions  

everyone is getting a piece today

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 5, 2008 5:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok, well we got one out

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 5, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Hah!

got the out at home! One out, bases still loaded.

NOW we need a double-play.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

"sighs"

one out

"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 5, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

1 down....nothing hurt

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

+100000

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats what I want

"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 5, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

i just want 2 outs

w/o runs.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Miles gave the finger

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

2 down

c’mon Kerrry just one more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"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 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

*pshew*

Okay, let’s get the DP or a Strike out Here.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

You can do this, Kerry

yes you can yes you can

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

that's it kerry

maybe he needs more warm up time??

by noiseboy on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

sometimes... its just not as pretty

growing pains as a new closer.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pop fly to theriot!

TWO OUTS!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Kerry! Get this schmuck out!

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok two out

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

POPUP!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

2 down....nothing hurt

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG!!!

PLEASE ONE MORE!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

One strike

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

strike one!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha doin the same!

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 5, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

frak.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

SOB

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 5, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Fuck….HGH wins it with the hit

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

no way

please let my future be different!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuckmefuckmefuckme

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

tomorrow they must win to get W for hte series

"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 5, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate this team again… I cant take this

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

that was painful

"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 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Totally hurt.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

hopefully you have better luck with geo jersey than i did :(

"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 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lame.

Super lame.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Just gross...Wood got no help

Molina went around and Lee should have never been playing in…

by JB 23 on Jul 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

well shit!!

that hurt..

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

unbelievable

glad i wasn’t there. Reminds me too much of the Brewers loss in May

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Horrible to give this one away....

Walks, walks, walks..

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

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

20/20 vision

Wood had only 9 walks before today

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

as in -- in hindsight

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 5, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

yesterday we got the calls from the home plate ump and won

today they got the call from the home plate ump at the critical time and won. That’s what good teams do. Crap!

Let’s get the series tomorrow.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 5, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Pesky farking Cards" = trolling?

I’m not exactly sure what ‘farking’ is, but it doesn’t sound like a compliment, so how could Flag Up’s comment be considered trolling?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 5, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

that....

was awful.

Kerry battled though… sometimes you just don’t have it. :-(

:cries:

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Tomorrow they need a 'W' TO win the series

"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 5, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Edmonds play at the plate

was huge. Poor decision.

Why “Get ‘em Tomorrow” when we had ‘em today???

by The E-Man on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Gah.

I’ll see you all tomorrow. :(

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

So um. No pressure Marshall

but we’re totally counting on you to not make us lose our minds.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

just fing redicluous

One inning blow up… Championship teams dont let that happen…

im sick to my stomach…. The cubs will kill me

by Reed's Johnson on Jul 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

really?

pabelbon didn’t blow a single heartbreaking save last year?

grow up

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aren't you just being a bit dramatic?

In my opinion, what makes a championship team different, is that they don’t let a bad loss affect the next game or the game after that.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

This team needs to act like a First place team one of these days

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Your right

but i mean act like a First place team for a series.

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Listen to some

and the season is over

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope not

with Marshall pitching tommorow..

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why be negative

all the time? I always go into a game thinking they will win. Good God the way some of you think would be like having one of your children being excited to play in a ball game and you saying to them, “Why? You’re just going to lose.” Nice.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

even first place teams

lose in the bottom of the ninth.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea

but they learn to close out teams, that have been closed out so easily for the enitre year…...except by us….this FIRST PLACE TEAM

+1

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's not like

we’re playing the pirates or something. The Cards are in second place for a reason.

Bad luck for us today. Shake it off. Tomorrow is another day.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh

I undersatnd where your coming from, but I dont like 100 Years like some people…i wanna win now, instead of serving up losses like these and assume they mean nothing.

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

you are a Rockies guy

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

TY

for telling me what I AM

You are a underachiever. See how it easy it is to just say you are anything i wanna say you are?

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

this wasn't the clinching game of the world series

it was a game in july. wow.

no one LIKES the drought. but we’re not iong to win the world series in july. and one game does not a season make.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

what are you talking about?

Man. Teams LOSE. That’s why they PLAY the actual game, instead of just simulating it.

We should have had this one. Marmol was ON. But Kerry let it get away. It sucks. We hate it. And tomorrow, they play again, and hopefully we win, and move on.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, if you want to win now...

...perhaps you should consider coming to more Cubs games. Your signature looks pretty impressive.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 5, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dude

shit happens. Even to first place teams

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jul 5, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

the problem wasnt

edmonds play at the plate it was wood’s whole 9th inning. Marmol does good today and wood did horrible

by cubbie1029 on Jul 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Woody left the slider up...

should have gone with the hard stuff…

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

was that geo's call?

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

think so..

didn’t see woody shake him off…

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

New rule:

If Kerry walks or hits the first batter, pull him.

by John Q Freejazz on Jul 5, 2008 5:53 PM CDT reply actions  

he's gotten out of it before

this shit happens.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

b/c the last 3 outs are hard

and who do you bring in anyway? your closer is your closer. you ride it out. especially when he’s new at it.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

How the hell is he supposed to be any good at this if he’s looking over his shoulder. Honestly, people, THINK before you post. NO ONE disagreed with brining in Wood. Any idiot can critique in hindsight.

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 5, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

+111111

"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 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

If he walks or hits the first guy

It seems to mean he doesn’t have it – because he blows the save almost every single time.

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes i do

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agree to disagree

I think even Howry could get a save once in 5 tries or so with a man on first and no outs.

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

saving is hard - i agree

But not so hard that it’s almost impossible to get a save when you hit or walk the first guy

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's learning on the job

the last 3 outs are different, do you agree tot hat?

he’s saved 12 straight before today. Thats pretty good.

And he’d given up baserunners too.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

that is absurd

so every pitcher that gives up a runner gets yanked?

I can’t imagine why no one has let you manage a team yet.

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 5, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

NO!

If a pitcher blows the game 80% of the time or more when a certain event happens – then you pull him after that event.

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

seriously

so… Z’s not allowed to pitch on days when he’s only had 1 banana and its over 80 degrees, b/c he fails to do well everytime?

Your standards are wack.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fine if you think that

But I wouldn’t mind a rule that where a starter gives up 4 runs in the first inning he gets pulled if he has a history of sucking after that. Obviously your standards are different for a starter because it’s still early in hte game

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

bingo

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's an absolutly ridiculous rule.

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

by slcathena on Jul 5, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great idea! (sarcasm)

Pulling Kerry shows the ultimate confidence! (sarcasm) Remember, just like Marmol, the Cubs are going nowhere without him.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sure, that'd REALLY solve things....

It’s a GREAT idea to have your closer looking over his shoulder all the time…..

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

He would be looking over his shoulder only when he walks/hits the first batter

I see it no different from pulling a starter if he gives up 5 runs in the first.

Hitting/walking the first batter has clearly shown that he doesn’t have anything that day so far this year.

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

you pull Z when he gives up 5 runs in the first?

I wouldn’t. you trust your ace to ride it out and get it out and keep you in the game.

i see the closer as the ace of the bullpen. same thing.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

No - I wouldn't pull Z in that sitaution

But if I had the stats and every time he gives up 5 in the first he goes on to give up 12 runs in the first 4 innings, I would certainly consider it.

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

whatever

i don’t see where you’re coming from ont his, but I’m done. :-)

Agree to disagree.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sounds good

Here’s hoping Wood saves the game tomorrow 1-2-3 :)

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

girl don't waste your breathe on him

he clearly isnt worth 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 5, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on

Just because I have a different view point?

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course I'm being facetious...

...though it is true that this season that almost every time Woody has walked or hit the first batter, he’s blown the save. It seems like he either has it or he doesn’t.

by John Q Freejazz on Jul 5, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

He wasn't that bad

In fact, his last two posts were pulling for the third out.

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 5, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

He did post "CUBS LOSE!!!"

Have fun losing your 2 fatties at year ends cheesehead!

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 5, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

ignore it

or if you can’t take people saying stupid things… don’t go on the internet.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let it go dude....not important

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, he didn't

He posted “CUBS LOSE”

no exclamation points.

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes b/c rivera has never blown a save to the red sox

excpet for all those times he’s blown a save to the red sox.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Get a grip.

Did you see Wood’s #s for his last 17 appearances before today? Guys have off days. If it wasn’t for that Molina call, the inning would never have happened the way it did. Woody will be just fine as will the back end of our bullpen.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Note - I was not saying Rivera is better than Wood

I like wood as a closer – i would trade him for maybe 2 other closers in the league. I was just mentioning that Rivera had better stuff than Kerry TODAY – nothing more

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

who?

"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 5, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not sure

I’d have to look more at the stats of other closers. Personally I would like Huston Street, but that’s because he’s younger and I’m biased. I think Wood is one of the top 5 closers in the league.

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rivera is better overall

My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's also been closing games

for 15 years.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed

thats a big point.

I was just saying he would be right to assume that.

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Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

And wood's been closing

for… lets see: march, april, may, june, 5 days of july…

thats… a shade over 4 months.

Unreasonable standards, much?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

....

Im not wrong about who the better closer is….dont take the loss out on me cause im not straight out lieing…

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Updated June 01

by Rudey on Jul 5, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

For a team that has

Eric Gag me…...

You really have little room to talk about a blown save.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jul 5, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Wellemeyer. We should pund him.

Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool. Thanks.

Let’s Get em tomorrow!

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Woody's got to get his head right to pitch EVERY TIME

if he hits or walks the first guy, he usually pisses the game away. This was a horrible, horrible loss. Doing it against an AL team is one thing, but doing it against the Cards is completely unacceptable. He should feel like shit tonight, deservedly so.

by VolPowers on Jul 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions  

"wonders what VolPowers does for a job and if he/she perfect everytime"

I personally am not perfect. So I understand people have bad days

"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 5, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Give it a rest...

I’m sure he feels bad about it. It’s ONE FUCKING GAME!

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I, for one, turned the TV right off

I’ll catch Lou’s post game tomorrow.

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Wood had saved 12 straight games before today

its not an “omg everytime he comes in he sucks”.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions  

excellent perspective

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 5, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

no one goes 162-0

"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 5, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're only as good

as your last appearance. AKA What have you done for me lately.

Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr

by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 5, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

word

he’s been pitching great lately. And he almost got out of that disaster. He’ll be back tomorrow.

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

well said.....

..I do get concerned that he seems to come a little un glued when he walks / HBP a guy

This isnt all on Wood….Molina went around and why was Lee playing in? That was the ball game

by JB 23 on Jul 5, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee was playing in

because they were expecting a bunt.

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll take 12 saves out of 13 save opportunities

like Wood’s given us over the last weeks.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed. And if it wasn't for the Molina check swing call on 2-2

the inning would have never got out of control. Kerry was tough today. Just a bad day. It happens. Next.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Jul 5, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd rather not lose

and have perfect 20/20 vision.

Shit happens.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

And?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

And you learn to rely on a guy in the 9th

by him going out there and doing it… and then bouncing back after the occassional bad outing.

At least thats how I see it. I don’t know for sure if thats the best way, b/c the team I’ve loved for as long as I can remember hasn’t won one. But its what we’ve got. And as a cub fan i have to hope that its right.

:shrug: Reliance comes from experience together. This is part of that.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agree about the bounce back, but the bounce back should be a rarity

5 times before the All-Star break is what I hope stops real, real soon.

by VolPowers on Jul 5, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed

It sucks to blow 5 S.O. it sucks to blow any.

But. We’ve gotta keep our heads up and hope he’s got it next time he trots out. Thats how he’s going to stop it and how he’s going to become what (i hope) he could be. A great one.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mariano Rivera

Had the bases loaded with no outs today, a run already in, and the Yankees staring at three straight loses to the Sox. So, shut-down closers do put the first two on sometimes.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jul 5, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

And again

Rivera has been closing games for over a decade. Woody is learning on the job.

‘Member the game against the Dodgers when they loaded the bases before Woody got out of it w/ that K?

He can do it, he just didn’t get it done today. Sure it sucks, but to say that he can’t do it is ridiculous. And this comparison to Rivera is premature at best and idiotic at worst.

Name one closer in the history of the universe that NEVER blew a game against a good team. It happens. Ice your wounds and get over it.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I Agree Mostly

except that Wood was closing last year…even in his minor league rehab stints. Now, you may well be right in that “these things happen” but the Nervous Nellie in me wonders if there is anything Woody can yet improve on so he can be our vintage-era Rivera or Sutter.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 5, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

He didn't walk or hit the first batter in that Dodgers game

I still think he’s a good closer – or at least a decent closer. He now trails only Isringhausen in blown saves this year – and I believe all but one came in games where he hit or walked the first batter.

by Texas Wahoo on Jul 5, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who are you?

If your for the Cards, well we dont need to talk about Isrighhausen

And if your for the Brewers…. well must we bring up the Gagne effect?

I seem to recall a game what was it THURSDAY?

When the Brewers blew a 5 run lead.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Thats deep to left.....back back back HEY HEY!!! he did it attaboy Jimmy!!!!! woooooooo!!! tie game!! Thats for you Jack" Len Kasper 6/12/08

by Galvan316 on Jul 5, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look at it this way;

anybody who’s trolling on this site just to rip an opposing team is beyond pathetic-just ignore them-they want a reaction because it creates the temporary illusion that they have lives.

by bluekoolaide on Jul 5, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

you're coming across as an a-hole

who only showed up when we lost/were about to lose.

Change your tone or expect to be called a troll. :-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Been on this site for many, many games....win or lose

just because YOU haven’t noticed me doesn’t mean I’m a troll. Woody’s blown 5 saves this year, and almost all have been when he’s walked or hit the first batter of the inning, so my point is BEYOND valid. Yet immediately, I’m labeled as a troll. That pisses me off. So if I’m coming off as an a-hole to you, you know what, I’ll get over it. As for you telling people to change your tone, if you feel self-important enough to do that, fire away.

by VolPowers on Jul 5, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was trying to tell you

that you were coming across the screen in a certain way.

I don’t know you from Adam and make no excuses about that. I’m sorry if I offended you, but that is how I (and others judging from the comments above) read your comments.

:deep breath: Thats all.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sports is a passionate thing, and losing one like that stings

And Kerry has got phenomenal stuff, he just needs to throw strikes to win. So I’m extra bothered when he doesn’t. I’m also troubled about the obvious trend that has appeared in the games he’s blown.

I also apologize if I’ve offended you, but my point was valid, regardless if people didn’t like the way I said it. Kerry’s going to feel lousy about today, and he should. I didn’t personally attack him. I pointed out that he’s showing a trend during his failed opportunities. It was not the ump’s fault he was missing the strike zone, it was his. Kerry’s a great player, and my hope is that he takes his game to the next level. He’s got to.

Point taken on the deep breath.

by VolPowers on Jul 5, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm just pissed that Ankiel beat us...

...and we didn’t score when we had major opportunities to do so…

But, game’s over.Lots of positives today. We’ll get em tomorrow.

See ya all later.

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions  

bye

thanks for the PxP. :-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wood

Woody is our closer, Gang, for better or for worse. For the vast majority of the time this season he has been great. Remember, this is his first season as a closer. I think he is catching on pretty well for OJT.

I will say this, he has to learn to calm down and get that final out with his good stuff. He will learn. If he doesn’t, we’re screwed.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jul 5, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh well.

Kerry just didn’t have it today. We will give them tomorrow.

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by Unique on Jul 5, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

*GET THEM

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
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by Unique on Jul 5, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, that wasn't how I wanted my Saturday night to start

:sigh: Anyway. Go cubs. Lets pay ‘em back tomorrow.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Boy....

Wood has been a decent closer for, 80+ games now. Sometimes THEY FAIL.
It’s too bad, but there ain’t a damn thing we can do about it. I did not see the bad call, but I was able to listen—poor Ronnie. (I think I heard a “JESUS!” out of him during that inning.)

In this market, Trevor Hoffman has been closing for almost 15 years - got the Padres to a damn WS - and now, that he’s on the down side, he’s booed. He’s headed to the HOF, but he’s getting booed.

Some people here just need to chill. This team is getting healthy, A-Ram may be showing signs of coming out of his slump. Lee’s hot. Soriano’s return will really help.
I think his value is now more than evident.

I’ll take 2 out of 3.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 5, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Woody had nothing on his fastball today

He topped out at 95 and I think he only hit that once.

He has average stuff today and they made him pay

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Jul 5, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

On The Fence

I find myself agreeing with both sides. Championship teams go for the kill and don’t let games like today get away, and even the good ones piss away games to worthy opponents.

Still glad we took the first game so we’re assured of the top spot upon returning home.

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 5, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions  

think i just..

threw up in my mouth a little…... those walks man… they ALWAYS ALWAYS score…. too big of a series to be giving games away…. especially to the memphis redbirds.

by ThisIsResolute on Jul 5, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

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