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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Reds, Tuesday 7/8, 7:05 CT

Start a winning streak tonight!

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I LOVE JIM HENDRY

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 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rich!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

K

"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 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see Demp make a nice recovery from the 4 walks..

Pitching with a sizable lead will do that though

"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 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As I was saying over on the overflow..

Gagne warming up for the Brewers.. Good chance for the Rox to get some runs back..

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you watching that game?

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love

to see Sabithia lose his first start.

Did I hear the Cards won?

"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 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, they can tread water

for another day, I’ll allow it. :P

"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 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep 2-0

Solo Shots by Ankiel and Lugnut

"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 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember kids, winners DO cheat

-#24

"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 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phils had a few opportunities

but hit into double plays…

"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 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love

to see Sabithia lose his next 14 starts.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's not get greedy

once we build up that 10 game lead, I’m ok with him winning one or two.

"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 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not...

he’s a FA and the worse his numbers…the less $ he can demand. Then we can sign him and be the REPEATING 2009 WS CHAMPS.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah, you look far into the future

santos-san. Your trade-fu is stronger than mine.

"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 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can't have all the good pitchers. Can we?

I’m not opposed. Just seems like it would be too rich for even Hendry’s blood

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i am giddy right now

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You have to love this team so much..

with how on offense we just keep at there pitchers. We’ve scored in every inning but the first so far tonight.

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Props to pollitt for the link

"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 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Aramis

beats the throw, safe at first.

"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 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It looks like this

game is in hand and you guys have everything here under control so I’m off to bed. Fun day to be a Cubs Fan.

by sue369 on Jul 8, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dream a little dream of Rich!

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

night!

"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 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MIL threatening again in the 7th

2 on

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dempster is really solid

like really solid

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's downright

corporeal.

"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 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha

"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 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so, Rich Hill

If he really does have things figured out, and gets back to the majors sometime this year, do the Rich get Richer?

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on Jul 8, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We'll have Riches

that’s for sure.

"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 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see him back this year....

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we'll see

if he’s really figured it out, I cannot imagine that they would hold off on him.

"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 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHO'S THIS GUY?!?!?!

"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 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

rico suave harden

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHO'S YOUR DADDYYYYY

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 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cotts is in

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 8, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Cotts

I hope its Good Cotts again

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well 4 pitch walk...

"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 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooops

I shouldn’t have said anything

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Cotts getting squeezed?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is already up.

Cotts looks like he’s overthrowing.

"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 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is up

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cotts with the K

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K

1 out, 1 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 8, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In there first head to head matchup

Soto has proved to be far superior to one Jay Bruce

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

their not there, im an idiot

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bruce has hit .230 in June and July

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sacks Packed of Beermakers

2 outs in the 7th

"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 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DP

guys

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope that, if Hill ever comes back up,

that there will be really, really, REALLY corny jokes/pictures about him and Harden having the same first name.

Like a picture on ESPN with both of them together, and the $$ sign in both of their eyes, with a title like “RICH in Wrigley”

Mmmmm, thats nice.

"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 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Marmol.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you beat me to it

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cotts lights a fire

can Carlos bring the hose? (wait for it)

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for playing Neal....

sheesh.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

..and here comes Carlos Marmol

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is on the team for these situations

wait, no thats jon lieber

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jon Lieber is on the team?

Since when?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jon Lieber? Really?

I keep forgetting he’s on the team. Apparently, so does Lou.

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So ... not to get too far ahead ...

But is the No. 5 now Marshall or Marquis? Lou’s said he wants another lefty to go along with Lilly…

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know Lou

and his lefty fetish

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there are many odd festishes

"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 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fetishes is what i ment

"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 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am ecstatic,

In 44 years of being a Cub fan this is the first time I believe we have a legitimate chance to win it all. Zambrano and Harden is as close to Beckett and Schilling, or Seaver and Koosman as we have ever gotten.

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty good, but still can't top

the 2003 version of The Employee and Wood…too bad it didn’t last long.

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 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-3

brewers..bases loaded walk

"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 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rockies ain't good

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this ump, I swear

CALL STRIKES AS STRIKES!

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 8, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Not sure this is the best spot for Marmol….with his crazy control lately…

"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 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's on the ball now

Marmol, anyway

"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 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roger that...It's the ears

"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 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of umps, did you hear about Angel's latest antics

Called two balks on Odalis Perez, got him pissed, then threw him out.

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pink hat guy is ready to have a talk with the Ump

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool Beans

Pop fly. 2 outs

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

14 walks

do you think blue bet the over?

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Jul 8, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!!!

filthy slider!

"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 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That a way Carlos!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JEEEYEAHHH

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who pitches the ninth tonight d'ya think?

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woody

"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 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way...

Howry fo show

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When's the last time

Woody worked?

"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 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saturday

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah.

Apparently, I’m wrong, but I’d work him. It’s been three days.

Howry up in the pen.

"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 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boo

Put Wuertz in

"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 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woody

needs to work every so often.

"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 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He pitched 3 days ago

I wouldn’t mind seeing him have a 4th day off

"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 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he's leading the NL in saves...

let’s not just throw him out there in the 2nd half every chance we get….
let him rest.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I woulda guessed Howry

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers break it open...7-3 top of 8th.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

brewers extend lead, 7-3

"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 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang it

"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 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gagne's now in, you never know....

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-3 Brew crew

Let’s nail this one down boys.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Brewers?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAH BREWERS WOOO!!!111!!!

"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 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry's warming 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 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm fine with that. He's baacckkkkk!!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm.....

Looks like DeRo used up this year’s Reds hit quota last year.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems to be

"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 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn't that funny....

that’s baseball!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Magic Number

will be 69 with a win tonight

-Charlemagne

by Charlemagne on Jul 8, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Denied

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boo

you must be the Russian judges… don’t know about you but i would be happy if she said 69….

by LT on Jul 8, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shh…..back to Aachen with you

by leothelip on Jul 8, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmmm.

a bit early for that, no? :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 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dempster will be half way to 20 wins at home

with the win tonight

"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 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's nuts

What a great first half for him. To be honest, I thought he’d be a 4.80-something ERA at this time.

"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 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I was worried that it would be like him closing, only longer

"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 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This board wanted him gone, LONG gone, before ST

by leothelip on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not me! :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 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was also a supporter of that

"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 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's because he's Canadian

All Canadian Cub starters are genetically predisposed to the stud gene.

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To bad Geddy Lee doesnt't pitch

we could have signed him.

"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 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tellin ya

Jenkins, Dempster, Harden…just a coincidence? I think not.

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 outs to go.

Howry don’t let us down.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's see...

Cubs just make a trade for one of the top five pitchers in baseball, plus they obtain a very good relief pitcher as well, they lead the game 7-1, and they lead the N.L. Central by 3.5 games. Are there any unhappy Cubs fans out there today?

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just nervous ones.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

I don’t think it’s the amazing trade other’s do, but I’m relatively pleased with the game tonight.

"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 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, apparently the Cubs haters are unhappy

I can still hear the Brewer fans saying “we got Sabathia, wooh!”

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There will ALWAYS be unhappy Cub fans...

until the WS Trophy is leading the parade down Michigan Ave.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And even then, some on this site

will be saying they only won because of GUESS HACK HITTERS

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean...

IN SPITE OF….

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd

prefer a yankees-style dynasty, thankyouverymuch.

"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 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I would too

Just saying I’d be happy with one at this point

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then ESPN won't have the Cubs to talk about,

they alllways mention 100 years

"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 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That replaced the 300 million "SHOPPING SPREE" from last year

"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 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're up to about $400M now, right?

Add Kosuke, Harden, Johnson, Gaudin, Edmonds, Z’s exension, you’re getting up there

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every little bit counts ;)

I’m sure Gaudin isn’t much, either. Just making sure I got everybody

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Steve Bartman

And the billy goat curse, and the curse of the black cat…

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I say those fans are pitiful

Honestly, pessimism tortures the human beings mentality. Venting is fine, but those kind of fans take it beyond the line.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's the amazing

variable strike zone!

"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 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So right.

I’m on the phone just watching and every time I come back to post about it, you have. lol

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that last ball called

before the hit there was in the same place as the first strike of the inning.

"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 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's been doing that ALL night! It's so annoying. :(

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

single 0 outs

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's one.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 8, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 outs away

cue camera men credits

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait until Soriano comes back

This team is going to kick so much ass, it’s hard to calculate.

It’s actually, unfathomamomabalable.

(That’s a quote, yes)

"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 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

source?

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has been taking batting practice

But he says his wrist feels weak. It will take around two weeks for him to return, but he could reutrn a bit earlier.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I meant the quote ha ha!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Micheal Scott

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're something else

"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 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably he of the EXASPERATED.......

the ONE…..

the ONLY…...

MDBNIU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by crazymountain on Jul 9, 2008 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugg

two on

-Charlemagne

by Charlemagne on Jul 8, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nuk nuk

me want win

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More projections, this time from Szym. Projects Harden to have a 2.12 ERA down the stretch.

by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Only 8 starts? That doesn't sound good

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With projection systems, the rate stats are...

...more accurate than the counting stats. I’d prorate that out to 10-12 starts, I think.

by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh ok

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A nice DP ball would get the job done

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wait for it...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no no no no no no no no

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

...it begins.

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

-Charlemagne

by Charlemagne on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

still want to rest Woody? :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 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Kerry bribe Howry and Cotts...

to do this so he can get saves?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea i do..

but if these two come in to score then I want Woody to finish it off.

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't want to rest him now

At this rate it’s a save situation. :(

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

twss

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blah. :(

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry doesn't have it tonight....

Wuertz up in the pen

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not getting the corner.

"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 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry likes to make us suffer

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rember last year

against the Rockies in June when he blew a huge lead?

"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 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and soriano had a walkoff single

"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 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the little security guy who tackled him?

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, that is what I call a multi-tool player

"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 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NIIICE

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play, Riot

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's TWO

"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 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no one in our pen

can pitch well twice in a row??

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

duh

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two down

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

on feet

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dont bring me dooooownnn...

BRUCE!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+4

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

STRIKE ONE

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bruce has the golden sombrero (sp)

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and now it's

a strike 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 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol.

Seriously.

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pleasseeeeee...

I want to hear “the song” tonight!

(I assume northsider is ready.)

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope, I was calling a game on the radio....

but here you go!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 8, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better late than never!

Hope your broadcast went as well as the Cubs game!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope, we got blown out. But the Cubs won!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 8, 2008 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry you got blown out

But YAY CUBBIES!!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 9, 2008 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOHOO!!!!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 9, 2008 2:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY!

Thank you!!! :)

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

by slcathena on Jul 9, 2008 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs Go!

Stand up and sing!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS WIN!!!!!!!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The pitch

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs win! K

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!!!

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!!!!

"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 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!!

Photobucket

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs Win!!!

Love this guy

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 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please keep posting this guy.

I love seeing him.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 8, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay!

i just got home and went looking for Milton! :-)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 8, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's pretty awesome

"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 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fly it!

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Flown.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!

Hey Chicago, Whadya Say?!

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS WIN!!!

Good to be a Cubs fan everyone!! Have a good night!!

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs Go

Hey Chicago, whadya say? The Cubs are gonna win today!

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Demp 10-0 at home!

"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 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I assume we're all going to give Harden full credit for this W???? :-)

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just as soon

as they give CC the complete 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 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun to be a Cub fan right now, isn’t it?

(I’ve suffered long enough)

by leothelip on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You bet!

44 years for me, that’s long enough!

Don't blow it boys!

by Mr W on Jul 8, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

29 here.

GO CUBS GO!!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Post the link to Go Cubs Go????

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

try

here sorta…

"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 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And now a word from Geo

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me

or does he sound a little like a sober Ozzie Guillen?

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

by Goodie1969 on Jul 8, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Till tomorrow....

Good win, goodnight everyone.

by cavebear on Jul 8, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Look at that hair

"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 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know. I love everything about that dude.

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a fitting end to the day.

Cubs win. Night ‘yall.

Rock Over London, Rock on Chicago!

by Bolsterman on Jul 8, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7-3 Brewers, top of the 9th, one out.

Sorry to be the bearer of sad tidings, on such a bright day.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they ain't gaining anything on us.

"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 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Final now

7-3.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it'd only be sad if we were chasing them

they need to win to even have a shot at making up ground.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 8, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good work fellas….Keep on rollin’

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a night

Rich Harden is on his way

The Cubs hammer former Cubs-killer Harang

Let’s do this winning thing a few more times before the ASB, K?

Night all

by cocknfire on Jul 8, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean like, 5 more times?

"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 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets bury the Brewers

I really want the Cubs to face those posers. Last time they were here Braun talked trash about the fans.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The more stats I look at Gaudin, the more I'm falling in love with this guy

He’s only 25!!!! I can’t wait to see him on the mound

"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 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howdy

Good afternoon from sunny and hot Okinawa… Was it a good game? Looks like Dome had just 2BB and 2SO – not very good day for him huh?

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 8, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Struggling a bit

It happens and I’m sure once he Soriano returns, Fukusome will be troublesome for the opposing SP.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is having trouble with the breaking stuff

Does anyone know if the Japanese leagues throw a lot of breaking stuff?

"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 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently yes.

Watch the Japanese all star game.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mostly breaking ball in NPB

More slider and cutballer than MLB

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 8, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks..did not know what the MO is in those leagues.

"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 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

But the Cubbies won, and picked up a great pitcher. It was a good day. :D

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friday afternoon against the Giants

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

12 games in July

on NHK-BS and SkyPerfecTV

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 8, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NHK follows more on Ichiro, Hideki Matsui and Matsuzaka

than Dome and Cubs…. maybe they have some contract more coverage on AL… hope they show more NL games…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 8, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shaping up to be

Harden vs Cain
Marquis vs. The dude from last Wednesday’s game
Dempster vs Linnecum

"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 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden vs Cain

Now thats a helluva matchup.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Just wow.

Hopefully we figure out a way to hit him here.

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easy...

we’re at home…we just steal the signs.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One K was bad, swining at a curve in the dirt

the other was looking I believe

"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 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rich harden's picture

i love how espn already updated harden’s picture sporting the cubs gear.

by aznsensation on Jul 8, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

that was a fast update. v.v. cool!

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 8, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou on postgame..

Clearly in love with Fontenot…”long soaring fly balls”, “ball really jumps off his bat”....

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Piniella says he don't know what roster moves will be made...

...and doesn’t know whether or not Harden will be there tomorrow. And he gets clarification on that from Sullivan – Harden and Gaudin will be there tomorrow.

by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am assuming that the deal is pending physicals...right?

"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 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You wouldn't take Billy Beane's word?

What kind of gentleman are you?

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 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any ideas who will be placed on the 40 man roster

if anyone?

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Jul 8, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess is Marshall

Unfortunately, he would be the main guy out of the equation.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs will probably have a vacancy on the 40-man for a while...

...unless they feel the need to replace Murton with Josh Kroeger.

by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know who

Adam Harben is. I could not find him on any of the Minor League teams but he is on the 40 man roster. Don’t remember seeing him before

"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 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe he is

the pitcher they got from the Twins in the Phil Nevin deal.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jul 9, 2008 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a little slow today, but

We get Harden and we win a baseball game. I don’t think today could be any better!!

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

:)

I love this, thanks for posting it. :)

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just heard something I've never heard before in my life as a Cubs fan.

The Baseball Tonight analysts were talking about the Cubs/Brewers recent moves. All of them agreed that the Cubs are still the best team in the National League.

In my life as a Cubs fan, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that said. It’s always been the “miracle on Addison” or something like that. In other words, it was always unexpected when the Cubs did good.

It’s no longer unexpected. What a sweet feeling.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 8, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now I'm off to lunch

...and try to get this curry udon noodle…. Good night folks

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 8, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dragon,

How do you eat soup with chopsticks?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Udon noodles are very thick.

You also do a fair amount of slurping, as I recall.

by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TW....

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG.

lol.

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I got a modern, civilized amenity called spoon…

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 8, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK,

the other picture had me worried a little bit!

BTW, whenever you post a food picture, I get hungry. It looks like you eat very well—much better than McDonald’s!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We even have...

Salsa and Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches from McDonald’s….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 9, 2008 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROTFLMAO! Classic.

"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 9, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm out

feeling very up and down today. I sure hope this works.

Good win, tho! 34-10 at home—that’s over .700 ball.

"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 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to watch SportsNite AND Baseball Tonight...

...but I also really want to just get away from the keyboard for a half hour or so and let everything sink in. What’s a guy to do?

by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the internets are safe

And the Cubs just got better

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 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drink

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 8, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like I missed a fun game thread

:sad:. Hopefully I’ll get to hang out w/ y’all tomorrow.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 8, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

northsider still hasn't shown up with his singing flag!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops…I miss-read that. Sorry.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SWL

You and northsider need to create a tag team so that the flag always gets posted…

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Jul 8, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot = Tiny Dancer

by MadHatterBlues on Jul 9, 2008 5:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he posted it

upthread – here

Before Edmonds: 24-16, (.600); With Edmonds: 30-20 (.600)
Edmonds with Cubs: .276 / .375 / .552

by joeschmitt on Jul 8, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

blue mike

you couldn’t stand him before this deal I dont even want to know what he will be like after it.

by cubs on Jul 8, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BlueMike was always at his worst with his pessimism.

He’s actually (slightly) more tolerable now that he’s happy for a change. He even said he wanted Murton to do well!

by cwyers on Jul 8, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHere is blue mike......

I’m pessamistic…...but…..I think this deal gives the cubs a better chance to win THIS YEAR...I think 2 or 3 years from now, we ,may al say Oakland got the better end …BUT…if it means a BLUE and RED parade in October….....it will make me :) now….andd later

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 8, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there anywhere online to watch the full version of

Sports center and BBTN? I don’t have cable.

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

by slcathena on Jul 8, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

full version?

not that i know of… you can find bits of it on espn.com.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 8, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Before I forget

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 8, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORI!!!

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

by slcathena on Jul 9, 2008 1:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Harden...

still pitch for the AL in the All Star gamee? :) :)

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 8, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

I don’t think so.

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 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

awe shucks

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 8, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'd have to be picked ...

and he wasn’t….

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

by Bump Bailey on Jul 8, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only thing that could make today better...

Is another press conference where Angelo must go announces that Farve haas agreed to be the Bear QB…...

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 8, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, as a lifelong Packer fan.......

Brett slingin’ for da Bears would TRULY SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by crazymountain on Jul 9, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as a lifelong bears fan

the idea of favre in blue&orange makes me sad and slightly ill. i’m sure i’d get over it… but dude’s a packer… weird.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and Edmonds was a Cardinal...

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 9, 2008 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and it was weird for a long time

and i don’t think i’ll ever really LOVE the guy, but i like him. so favre would be weird.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 9, 2008 1:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel the same way about Edmonds as I do about Favre.

If he wins, great. But I don’t think he would….and I’m more sure about that than I was about Jimmy…

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 9, 2008 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone would forget...

he wore the green f there were a parade in Grant Park in February…

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Jul 12, 2008 2:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Henry rolls the dice.

If Harden is healthy great move. However Beane is a smart guy. Does he know something we don’t? We need a starter no doubt. I just hope this works out. Prior drove me insane,

by sanks on Jul 9, 2008 12:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i love henry for doing this

This has been a season of gambles, and so far, they’ve all paid off. First it starts with letting Prior go, an easy gamble considering all the injuries. The next gamble was the attainment of Fokudome, and most will agree that this was a wonderful move; it seems like it made the whole team more patient at the plate and anybody can see how the offense has prospered. Not dealing for Brian Roberts was one of the best gambles in that it allowed the cubbies to keep so many of the key players that have been helping us win. Jim Henry seems like he knows what he’s been doing so far and now we’ll just have to wait and see whether or not the Hayden trade will pay off.

by aznsensation on Jul 9, 2008 4:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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