Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 7/5, 2:55 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 5, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintAnother 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
go DLee
"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker
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
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
SLUMPBUSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Carrie Muskat
Someone ask for me? I thought the Pattersons were both far away from St Louis today!
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
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
or 1-1, depending on how you look at it.
small sample size be damned… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
????
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
that's what I was thinking
"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker
or get a brian
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
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
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
Cotts for another inning? Or....shudder.....Marmol now that we have a lead?
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
never thought i'd EVER see that sentence
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta figure it's time for Marmol
To get back on that horse.
by Unrestricted View on Jul 5, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Brian Barton
Should not be playing for St Louis with his affiliations to Red Stripe beer.
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
Round and round and round they go!
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
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
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
I think the Rami homer was the momentum changer
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:17 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
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
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
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
I thought with the double clutch by the outfielder Edmonds was going to be in.
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
oh i forgot thats the new propaganda
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:19 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
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.
Edmonds
Is he shaving runs to get the St Louis fans off his back…..(insert gay joke here).
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
I think he owes us some retribution too!
"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker
Kangaroo/Hamster
Daryl Ward was thrown off by Fontenot not being in his pouch.
You're 0-2
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
you are really either trying too hard
or just not funny.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up 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
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!!
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
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
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
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
every out for marmol is big at this point
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Less base runners for Pujols the better
obviously
by Unrestricted View on Jul 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
bases empty
thats how i like to see pujols ab!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up 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
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
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
Lou is showing confidence in Marmol
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
yes and I respect him for it
even though it gives me palpitations
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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"
+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
Ludwick is the only power threat in the 9th. (Knock on Wood)
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2008 5:26 PM CDT 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
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"
I know!!!!
I’m so incredibly thrilled!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
Beautiful words!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's give Kerry a run or two more here.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
how many pitches did Woody throw yesterday?
by halfblindcubbiegirl 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
No problem :-)
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 5, 2008 5:33 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
There's no TV, it's audio/gameday.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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
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.
that sentence was fin
i understood it. it is a neat one.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:41 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
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
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
Of course you can visit!
But it isn’t up yet. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
LOL
Well played!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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"
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
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
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
thats the start of the word i said
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up 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
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"
Santo is going nuts in the booth. “gee whiz” “ah shucks”
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
i would've loved routine and uneventful
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Izturis is Pujols' little puppy dog in the dugout
puke
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
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
"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
+100000
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 5, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on double play!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 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
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"
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
close it and you'll catch back up
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up 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
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
no way
please let my future be different!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up 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
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
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
well shit!!
that hurt..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
unbelievable
glad i wasn’t there. Reminds me too much of the Brewers loss in May
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
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
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!!
Hey Flag up I just flagged you for trolling get the F out of here!
Devin Hester, you are rediculous! -Jeff Joniak
"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..."
I hate stats like that 'cause it just tell me they're do.....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 5, 2008 5:52 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
Edmonds play at the plate
was huge. Poor decision.
Why “Get ‘em Tomorrow” when we had ‘em today???
Gah.
I’ll see you all tomorrow. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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
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
Your right
but i mean act like a First place team for a series.
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
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
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.
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
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
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
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..."
the problem wasnt
edmonds play at the plate it was wood’s whole 9th inning. Marmol does good today and wood did horrible
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
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
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.
Even if he loses 75% of the time when he hits/walks the first guy?
Do you really think it’s that hard?
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.
if it isn't, why aren't there more lights-out closers in the league?
how many can you name?
by Shanghai Badger 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
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.
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
That's an absolutly ridiculous rule.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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!!
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
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.
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.
My 08 Cubs record 7-0
Updated June 01
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
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
Cool. Thanks.
Let’s Get em tomorrow!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
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.
"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!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
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
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
Funny how people have such a short memory.....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 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.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
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
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!!
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
It's a cause for concern...this team has an opportunity to win a championship
And you have to have a guy you can rely on in the 9th to win one.
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.
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!
But most shut down closers occassionally get out of that situation - like Rivera
Kerry Wood has yet to do so
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
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.
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
Who am I? I'm a Cubs fan you jackass, and I'm pissed that we lost a big game today
Stop showing your ass
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
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!
Oh well.
Kerry just didn’t have it today. We will give them tomorrow.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!
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
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
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.
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