Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Reds, Tuesday 7/8, 7:05 CT
It's Dusty Baker's team. We have to be better, right?
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RICH HARDENNNNNNNN
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jeff keppinger usually kills us
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CC UPDATE
Brew 4
Rox 1
CC gives up unearned run off Hardy’s biff
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love for the bullpen to give up the lead
great way to say, “Welcome to the Brewers C.C.!”
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion
by DTJchris on Jul 8, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting play, but at least we get one out
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: You a big Mizzou fan?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'm a student there right now
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just finished my first year of my doc program at KU
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice, you guys had an okay sports season.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL you must mean 49-4, the greatest D1 season for bball and football ever
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, yeah, we did kinda beat you guys in football. That being said it by no means makes up for the crap we call basketball
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend's best friend just took a job at MU...
...working in residential life as in charge of the dorm RA’s. And my girlfriend just moved to Rolla. Know where that is?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I have never been there but my roommate two years ago was from there
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I drive by you every time I go visit her in Rolla...
...and I’ll be visiting MU soon. Maybe we can meet up some time for a game…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm game you just have to tell me when your in the area during auguest or later
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds good man, I'll let you know closer to August!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DirecTV is out
due to naughty storms nearby. PxP anyone?
by chilango2 on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you got it
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is PxP?
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where are you at
It’s looking stormy here too
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago and Larrabee
across the river from Freedom Center
by chilango2 on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Votto makes me nervous
feels like he’s killed us
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What happend on that play? Gameday says Keppinger flies into force out...what?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a short fly to KosK, Dunn thought he was gonna catch it and got thrown out at 2nd
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1 on votto, runners 1st and third
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 out
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we can escape this guys...
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BB Votto, bases juiced
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
66
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
66
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Ryan Dempster...
Stop walking people.
Sincerely,
My Stomach
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0 don't do this to me Demp...
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0 on BAKKO?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fugggghalgjgaskdjfhasdg
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4 pitch walk
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes.
not 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 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You've got to be kidding me!
He walked PAUL BAKKO on 4 pitches with the bases loaded!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least spell Bako's name correctly
He did play for the Cubs once, you know.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know spelling counted....
I thought school ended…
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're never too old to learn something
Plus, spelling things properly helps give your posts credibility.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, well
typing is not my greatest skill either.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schoooooooool's
out….for…..summer.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he pitching around everyone to get to the pitcher??
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
I think you might be right.
"Lou is not talking about mechanics when he goes out to the mound,"
~Larry Rothschild
by Unrestricted View on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
a strike.
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we can do this
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...Paul Bako...BB with the bases loaded?
Paul Bako….for reals?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Control
It’s a bit of an issue today. Ya think? Ugh.
"Lou is not talking about mechanics when he goes out to the mound,"
~Larry Rothschild
by Unrestricted View on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOVE the Bronx cheer on strike one
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker's team getting these walks is..
annoying
by Schizo on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blah. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well
we escaped
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
barely.
"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 8, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!!
pshew
Let’s get that back, please.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gave it right back
gotta go get another one
a win is a win.
by JoToPo on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He cant pitch to lefties.
Walked Griffey, Dunn, Votto, Bako. He has done that all year. Actually his entire career. Will not give in to lefties.
by louslovechild on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I need a cookie
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hot fudge sundae for me
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
but I find that inside corner to be called really tightly on Demp. Not even one of those was a strike?!?
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
like I said
interesting strike zone tonight.
I think he’s getting squeezed.
"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 8, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo! DirecTv is back
just in time for the bottom of the inning. Thanks Bolsterman!
by chilango2 on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do what I can ;)
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My full apologies.
I am truly sorry.
by chilango2 on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
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 8, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can't remember this many walks on BOTH sides
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NINJA POWER!
Fontenot Homers! 4-1!
"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 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DEAD CENTER too!
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamster Power!!!!!!!!!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SNEAKY HAMSTER POWER
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
'lil Babe Ruth strikes again!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HEY HEEEEYYYYY
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously how does he do it
I luv it
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
watch that
we are supposed to flag all posts with “woo” in them….
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHERE'S CWYERS??

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That picture...
... makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp
singles
"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 8, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY Demp! Way to help yourself out with the single! :)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think Dempster's going to steal?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Riot
scrappily hits into a DP
"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 8, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CC UPDATE
Going to bottom of 5…
Brew 4
Rox 1
66 pitches, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 4 K, 2 BB
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards win too
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by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
Harang is getting that inside corner call a bit more than Demp.
"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 8, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that is just ducky
the inside corner appears to move from pitcher to pitcher. If not for that Hamster homer, I’d throw something.
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
G'day...
Just read about the Harden trade…..freakin’ great!
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
by Aussie Cub on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What day and time is it in Australia?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melbourne
11.30 am Nice sunny winters day
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
by Aussie Cub on Jul 8, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, I take it you prefer that the Cubs play more night games?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, it's WINTER there...
...what’s the temp?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next trip for me!!!
Spent about a month in NSW, couple years ago….a week in Woy Woy with some old friends and the rest in Sydney…...ALMOST bought land there, had a great trip!!!!! So, next time, down your way!!!
by crazymountain on Jul 8, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont mind..as long as we win
But yeah I get to see the games unfold here when there night games.
The temp today is about 65f, and nice, but it was cold yesterday I must say.
Glad you enjoyed Sydney Crazy, but its far from the nicest place in Oz.
Far Nrth Queensland is a slice of heaven.
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
by Aussie Cub on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you're like a day ahead...
I sure hope we won tonight…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was on Oz in 2000
Just in Sydney, unfortunately, but it was wonderful. The Aussie people are fantastic.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
the beers are even better….but we don’t have Wrigley Field unfortunately.
Were you at the Olympics Bruce?
I actually went to Atlanta 96 and paraded around in my Cubs jersey most of the time.
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
by Aussie Cub on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminder:
Josh Donaldson was drafted with the compensation pick we got when Juan Pierre left via free agency.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is that good
or bad?
"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 8, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, a lot of people were complaining about the Pierre trade in one of the diaries.
And yet, it’s part of the reason we have Harden.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is so baseball...
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
ARAM!
"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 8, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering what you were talking about,
then I remembered that GDA is delayed 40 sec.!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Hairston seems to be tired of this stuff.....
lol
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you'd played for Dusty two out of three years
I would think you’re tired of life, period
by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd time tonight he has been robbed...
He could be 3-3.
Instead, he’s regressing to his mean…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez
is the real deal with the glove folks. Hairston is unthrilled.
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruce
Ks
"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 8, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For those of you who were in the diary where we debated WHIP...
...THIS is what I meant when I say pitchers don’t have a lot of control over their hits. Dempster allows quite a few more hits tonight if he defense wasn’t making those kinds of plays tonight (Ramirez with two great plays, Dome turning a single into a fielder’s choice as he doubles off Dunn).
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did I write doubles off?
He got the force at second on a liner into shallow right.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this translated to mean
good thing those balls weren’t hit to Theriot??
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I won't say that it's NOT a good thing.
Simply that sometimes the defense makes great plays behind you, and you look like a better pitcher than you are at the time; sometimes they miss plays they should make and you look like a worse pitcher than you are at the time. Over time the luck should even out, but over a lot more time than I think people realize at times.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and I were talking about this the other night...
...what did you say a pitcher CAN control? I can’t remember.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
walks and strikeouts, no?
"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 8, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there were three or four things...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's all kinds of things a pitcher can control.
The big three are walks, strikeouts and home runs – the Three True Outcomes. Ground ball to fly ball ratio is another thing pitchers can control – although being a groundball pitcher is slightly overrated. Stranding baserunners is another thing pitchers control somewhat (high K pitchers do better in that regard, for example). Popup rates are something pitchers control that are helpful – a popup’s almost as good as a strikeout. Controlling the running game. Extra bases on hits.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Griffy
thrown out. Inning over, 4-1 Cubs.
"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 8, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fonty to Lee
Inning over
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can always tell when the Cubs have just come home from a road trip.....
and Len and Bob are catching up on reading their mail!
Just like when I come home from vacation.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about a dinger D?
we miss your power
by GotMinkus on Jul 8, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dinger D...
...that could be his nickname
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
...Is Harden at the game right now?
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup, he's playing center
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't think so
A comment was made that Big Red was still shagging flyballs this afternoon…until he got pulled off the field
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this umpire
You can really hear him when he calls a strike. He’s into it.
by GotMinkus on Jul 8, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if only
his zone was better.
"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 8, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
He is pretty much forcing these guys to throw it down the middle…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that the same ump who did the Toronto series?
Used to be a hog caller or something..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee
walks 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 8, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A little league coach once told me...
“A walk is as good as a hit”
To that I say, “Not for my fantasy team”
by GotMinkus on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing there isn't a little league fantasy league then
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the theme of the night is....
walk the night away. The home plate umpire must not have any pressing plans tonight.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
7 walks for the cubbies.
Let’s turn more of these into runs.
by cavebear on Jul 8, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty's head
is going to explode from the base clogginging
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Season high BB total for Harang
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
99 piitches for Harangangangang
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we call him Harangutan
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC UPDATE
2 on for the Rox, no one out 4-1 Brewers
78 pitches
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers announcers griping about balls and strikes
do Len and Bob do that? I don’t seem to remember them harping on it like the other teams homers…
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not much me thinks...
Hawk Harrelson has to be the worst IMO…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harang
102 pitches already!
"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 8, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously,
what has happened to Harang? He used to mow the Cubs (and everyone else) down.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty happened
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I was thinking that earlier
But he hasn’t really had the time to ruin Harang
by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you remember last year,
late in the season, the Cubs pounded Harang. The start before, he pitched 10 innings. Doesn’t seem like he’s been the same since then.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's really sad.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure...
But I hope he doesn’t figure it out soon.
by cavebear on Jul 8, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Pat,
the Reds had an extra inning game earlier. Two days after a start (his throw day?) he pitched four innings.
Hasn’t been the same since…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee steals
on ARAM’s K. safe at second.
"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 8, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
way to turn
on those wheels, DLee
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BASES LOADED FOR THE ROX NO OUT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CC just walked the bases loaded
in the top of the 6th. he’s at 83 pitches
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened???
"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 8, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought the first was a single
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry i meant that..
he gave up a walk to load the bases. two rbi double and now there is a runner at 1st and 2nd two outs. CC still not out of the inning
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rox with the bases loaded, no outs
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on Jul 8, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SOTOOOOOOO!!!!!
"Whoo, boy! Next time around, bring me back my stomach!" -Jack Brickhouse
by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SOTOOOOO!
6-1 cubs
"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 8, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Such a stud. :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man is Rich gonna love the Cubs O after the As
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geo my Hero!!!!!!!!!!
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaron, leaving so soon?
We were just about to start the hit parade.
by GotMinkus on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh....
evidently we now know why Harang is not untouchable
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really wanted him, good thing im not the GM
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm (BB) still (HR) confused (BB) Why (HR) do (BB) you (HR) say (BB) that (HR)
by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL..
clever!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rox scored
its 3 – 4 brewers
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and second and third, nobody out
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright!
"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 8, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO ROCKIES!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the Rockies just scored...
4 -3, Brewers, I think
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YORVIT DOUBLES!! 4-3
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not anymore
double play leaves one runner on 2nd…
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was shot
headed up the middle CC made a nice catch
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know how CC is doing
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on Jul 8, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
scroll up
"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 8, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
forgot the sarcasm button
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
"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 8, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is CC still in?
If not, then that explains it.
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, he is still in
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, still in
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barry Zito, much?
I kid, I kid. But, would it be funny if it ended up that way?
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And all the girls swoon....:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Does anyone know what the OpenID is used for this site?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just read on SI.com
That both Murton and Patterson will start in AAA for the A’s. Gallagher immediately added to the A’s rotation.
""I heard it was going to happen. Still it's always a surprise," Harden said. "It's a bit of a shock but it will be good. They've got a good team and a chance of doing something special. "
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crap....
“I heard it was going to happen. Still it’s always a surprise,” Harden said. “It’s a bit of a shock but it will be good. They’ve got a good team and a chance of doing something special. “
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arr, Matey
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody read Olney and Neyer's reactions on ESPN.com?
Both pretty negative. Considering they both said yesterday that the deal wasn’t happening, I think they might just be a little bitter. Olney claims that there had been no discussions about the trade until last night, which goes against everything that the Trib, Sun-Times, etc have been saying for weeks. I normally really like Olney’s posts, but this one seemed to really be trying to save face.
by BaronVonB on Jul 8, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cubs had to do something
Harden although an injury risk was probably the better deal financially between Bedard and Burnett. His Salary does not hand cuff them for next year if they want to get out get somebody esle.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta be saving face..
since Hendry said they could have done this deal 2-3 weeks ago!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His morning blog post today was
“Don’t expect Cubs to answer CC trade”
He had to get something else up on his blog to save face
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
by berselius on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olney = egg yolk
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In AAA, huh?
Watch for A’s fans to get even more upset.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Matt Murton
from minor league to minor league…
"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 8, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurdle...your All Star Manager
Pitch Hits with a Lefty against CC… Not sure if they don’t have a righty or what
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It didn't work, but it was Hawpe for the pitcher - a pretty good replacement
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC's out of the jam.
Swinging K, still 4-3
by KatoRx on Jul 8, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CC UPDATE
4 Brew
3 Rox
97 pitches
5 K
5 BB
5 H
3 R
2 ER
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Supposedly...it would have been tied...
But Spillbourghs pulled up lame between second and third
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's quite less than dominating, eh?
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was OK. But not great.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks to be overthrowing...in the little that i have watched.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense, going to a team vying for the playoffs.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, the Brewers got CC Sabathia
Whatever happens tonight with the Brewers, the Brewer fans still wake up knowing they have the ‘07 AL Cy young award winner.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having the 2007 Cy Young winner...
in 2008…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'07 being the important part there
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, okay
got me there
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp
has settled down.
Interesting throw by Riot.
"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 8, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Herges now in for Colorado.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That confirms what we already knew...
JP Richardi is an idiot.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what did he say?
I’m not watching the game?
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richardi made some rude and unwarrented remarks about Dunn on his radio show...
then he tried to call Dunn to apologize. He then thought Dunn was calling him back and apologized to him. Turns out it was an imposter.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats right..
i didn’t know if he said something else dumb just today or something
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's with gameday
IT’s down
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, so is mine
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that both HR have come after a BB
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure hard to get used to, ain't it?
Cubs and walks….....
by crazymountain on Jul 8, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really...
I’m expecting this team to do that on a regular basis now. The pitcher’s spot in the lineup is the only marginally easy out on this team…and that’s only when Z isn’t pitching.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They make terrific pair. They go together like lamb and tuna fish.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's some unhidden power being tapped by Fontenot
2b
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's the spicy
"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 8, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot's Insanity
Hot Bat.
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 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean Smith has run his CHONE projections...
...for the players traded. 2.98 ERA for Harden as a Cub. Wooooooow.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're on demand with these stats
I have a question—what stat website do you mostly look at for a pitcher?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends.
If I need splits or I need to go back more than five years, baseball-reference.com. For FIP and xFIP, hardballtimes.com. Fangraphs.com has pitchs thrown along with speeds and some other nice data.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
hardballtimes looks to have some good stuff at their website. Thanks for the sites
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for this
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds low to me, given the park factors involved.
I dunno.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
...they said he could be a Mark Prior for us….totally dominant or his arm could fall off. Eeek.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we knew that anyway....
A gamble but a MUCH better gamble than Burnett, ESPECIALLY with the contract issues…..
by crazymountain on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure we all knew that already.
The Cubs are taking a gamble here.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LITTLE BABE RUTH - according to Ron
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MIL threatening in the 6th
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DENIED
Going to 7!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahah
That made me laugh, out loud.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Al mentioned whether this was the trade info that he was privy to
a few weeks ago
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al's
not here, 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 8, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure that Al has been poo-pooing this trade for a while now.
Bruce Miles has been dropping hints about it for days, though.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Al will like the trade now
since we didn’t give up as much as was thought to be needed to give up. I see this trade as Gallager for Harden and Go-Dan basically.
by LT on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whether he is poo pooing this or not
He indicated that had some insider info a few weeks ago…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Jul 8, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot -- 1st Cub to have 100 hits since Kessinger in '71
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
before ASG that is
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot
haters get awfully quiet every time he hits another huge HR for us, but god forbid he misplays a relay throw from left.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by Slakkr on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a great 51st. bday present for me..woohooo, gotta love that trade
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
passed ball..runners move up...2nd and 3rd 0 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WILD PITCH!
7-1
"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 8, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Little
Babe scores
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by Slakkr on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Spicy!
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 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah
ga-un-tee!
"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 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that a DaxFlame Quote???
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never mind
i see what you did…
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good 'ol BakoBits...
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COME ON DEMP!
Show Bako what Canadians are made of, EH?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poutaine
I thought everybody knew that.
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 8, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sue
I was sitting in Mickey’s in IA City when trade announced. Place went nuts
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by Slakkr on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's great.
Hope Harden can stay healthy. We got tickets for the 9/27/08 game at Milwaukee. I’m so excited to go. It will be fun to see who will be pitching when we go.
by sue369 on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome just did a really good Soriano impression....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did he hop?
"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 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K'd out by swinging at two consecutive curveballs in the dirt.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, THAT.
"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 8, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cincy catcher
= not happy
"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 8, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have the Reds pitcher and catcher never met before?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia is out of game
still 4 – 3 brewers
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CC is only a 6 inning pitcher...
we already have too many of those anyway.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
poor brewer fans
he can’t go 9 every game
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
exacerbated?
"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 8, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No complete game?
But the Brewer fans said he’d have 20 CG the rest of the year!
Time for that bullpen to blow another one. Go Rox.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it were up to the brewer fans
he would be starting tomorrow
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he were on the Reds...and it was up to Dusty...
he would be.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone hear what ron and pat have said about the trade?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they love it
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by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lots of excitement?
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the pregame Ron talking to Lou I couldnt tell who sounded happier
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee
= robbed of a hit
"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 8, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
Definately had him played perfectly..
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice stat
Gaudin in ‘08 as a starter = 3.75
Gaudin in ‘08 as a reliever = 3.38
This guy’s pretty good
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but what is is BABIP?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
.298.
I’d be more concerned about the fact that he played half his games in Oakland. Still, I think he should take Marquis’ spot in the rotation as soon as possible.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's not exactly great....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not predictive at all.
BABIP is what I call a “diagnostic” stat – you expect it to regress to the mean very heavily. A pitcher’s K-rate is more stable, and regresses to the mean much more slowly – it has better predictive value.
by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Batting Average of Balls in play......
I’ve been visiting cwyers sites trying to learn this stuff….
by crazymountain on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea hes a pretty solid pitcher
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the pitch count
On Demps?
Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!
by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
94
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William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get him out after this inning
I think. Keep him rested.
"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 8, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
get Lieber or Wertz some work.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like we haven't seen Lieber forever.
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol.
wanna bet? :D
"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 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully not,
it isn’t a close game
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I think his woes, as of late, is mainly due to fatigue. Get Wuertz or Lieber in there before Wood, Howry, or Marmol come up
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can i just say that i was at work (and still am)
when i heard this trade went down and i couldnt concentrate i was that excited.. If he stays healthy WOW FN Wow
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHY DON'T WE DANCE ON OVER TO THE NEW THREAD??
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by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT...Bako only homerun as a Cub
Long standing joke between my friends and I about everytime he would come up with the Cubs…I would say know is a great time as your first home as a Cub….
Wouldn’t ya know it…my buddy caught his only homerun as Cub in the Right Field Bleachers….Priceless…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well the Brewers lead could be in jeopardy..
Gagne warming up right now.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer's have 2 on
1st and 2nd, no out
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
-- Jim Morrison
by Georgey on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay!
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
by flyingdonut on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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