First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 8/1, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 1, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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FIRST
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Not first, but thirsty!
Virtual beers for everyone!
Let’s get er done!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Ha!
(In nasally voice): We have Dennis now, who can rebound…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
I posted that in honor of you brougham!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 1, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
We should
all talk
via the Pirate Grey Bar in honor of the Pirates today"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
I'm ashamed to ask this late in the joke, but...
how do you do that?
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's give it
a try.
Barnacle"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
woot
agh agh agh agh… I yam what I yam…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Type a subject
then type in the first line
hit enter twice and then the space bar twice, then continue typing"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
Like this?
This?
Arrr...."Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
hmmm
hmmm…
agh agh agh... I yam what I yam...’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I just...
...start the line with a greater-than symbol (>), and keep typing…
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Pittsburgh's favorite...
...fast-food restaurant?
Aaarrrbys.by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Big clouds and mostly overcast skies in Downers Grove at the moment...
Looks good from here to get some innings in…
ah the old hunting grounds...
memories.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I duno about hunting...
...but the Chipotle out here made for a good lunch…
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed
traffic lis light on I-88 too, Shawon!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Wondering if that 88/294 construction...
...is ever going to be knocked off.
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
ROLL CALL!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Present!
and I would like another Cubs win as a present!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
Do, Ray, Egon!
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Doe^
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi, Sue!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimmay!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
hi sue, drew and Jimmy...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Bump-ump-a-dump!
:D
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi Bump, Drew and Jimmy
hoping for another win today!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Hey Bump, Hey drew, Hey sue!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 1, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
You took my job
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Haha
I’ll let you take care of it from here on out. :) Jumped the gun!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Yelloooo!!!
GO CUS GO!! GO CUBS GO!! GO CUBS GO!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 1, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
First class, gunner's mate, Major A-hole.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Giddyup
Go to the whip!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 1, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
yo!
yo!
yar!’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Good to go.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Just a bit tardy..
but I’m here!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Here, a little late, but still!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
It's just another manic monday
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
here
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Here.....
....late!
Do I have to walk the plank matey?"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 1, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
CHUNK!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
here, but at work, so I'm here and there
still offering up virtual beers for everyone!
trying to keep the virtual tradition going
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
here
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
consider this a reply then.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Here's hoping Marquis has a great game today!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
im so thankful
for a job that allows me to make my own hours…i stockpiled hours this week to take off today to watch the game!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
Me too
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Overrated.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I work from
home so I set my own hours…and I don’t work that many hours either.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
i still worked like 60 hours...
monday through thursday…and didnt miss a pitch of the brewers series
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I like your style Sue!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm off to get lunch
be back after the 1st. 3-0 cubbies after 1!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
two day games on
my two days off means I have had a very unproductive weekend…from the point of view that the cleanliness of my house has suffered.
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
Alright Fellow Drinkers...
Time to check in with the drink of choice right now.
I’m thanking the Brew Crew for their performance this week and drinking a Miller Lite
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Bonus points
To anyone who checks in drinking Y’ling… after all, we are playing a pennsylvania team.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Big pop.
It’s…
Fountain Friday at my local gas station. God bless rural Indiana."Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
i used to live...
in a cornfield in indiana too
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
New Belgium Skinny Dip
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 1, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Fat Tire might be one of the most overrated brews around
agreed.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 1, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
That is blasphemy.
Fat Tire is my favorite beer.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
WTF? XM has the pirates stupid broadcasters
It is supposed to be the home team….i am pissed….looks like gameday i guess, but that is like 1 min behind!
Maybe they have both?
Because…
It's one of the few day games today? They do that sometimes..."Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
I'm only finding the P-burg announcers
thy probably miked the wrong broadcast booth -blame SIRIUS
i got game cast on my phone...
it is faster than cable for nbs games by like 10 seconds…pretty amazing
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
ok maybe 5 seconds
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
At the risk of
sounding like a gameday audio saleswoman, you can’t beat getting it. Cubs version always available and you can switch over for fun to see what the other guys are saying.
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
Here for a bit anyways...
Dave Matthews concert tonight at Slugger Field and I’m heading out early.
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. ~Voltaire
Same here working (cough, cough) very hard.
Willie Nelson and Dave matthews. Should be a good show except it’s already 96 deg and sunny here….lot’s of cold beer and gatorades.
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. ~Voltaire
Not sure I was expecting one.
Marquis and all.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
someone
called it.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone
was wrong.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Any luck the Bucs
are wearing their horrid
Red Jerseys?"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
Nope, those are home uniforms only I think
Sunday garb
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Okay.
Too many to keep track of: home, away, home alternate, away alternate, Sunday jersey, Sunday cap, third Sunday on the road when it’s cloudy.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
The Mickey D's jersey as I call it
pulled the colors straight from the franchise!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
No kidding.
Would you like extra bases with that?
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
So you're saying
they’re wearing
Grey?"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
so does anyone else hate comcast?
friday afternoon game has always been wgn and cubbie ball now i barely get to see any games
Hate isn't a strong enough word.
If this network had been in existence in the 50’s & 60’s, it never would of made it with the name Comcast. Considering the red scare of the time.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 1, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah most painful of all
Is that Ryne Sandberg is in all those RCN commercials.
I hate it mainly because I don't have it...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 1, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I have DirecTV
that has CSN. I’m glad I do get CSN. I watch it all the time.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
are we talking cable provider or the station?
I have no problem with the station on Dish Netwrok. Seems I have heard a lot of compls about the cable end though
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
waiting for WGN HD on Directv
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
DOUBLE PLAY!
2 outs!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
the winning ticket
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Ok. answering my own question:
OPS by month
Mar/Apr: 1.045
May: .920
June: .621
July: .931
Looks like he had a bad month, but is back.
Hmm....
....deja vu anyone?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 1, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
yea...i think they said hard too
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
*sneaking up behind Stan*....
.......and…... BOO!!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Could someone explain
why someone would get dressed up in full White Sox gear to attend a Cubs-Pirates game? I don’t get it. I’d say the same thing if there was somebody in full gear for any team that wasn’t Cubs or Bucs. What’s the logic?
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The same reason I would go to a Astros/Cards game
Wearing full Cubs gear?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Yeah, I mean why?
Is it just a statment that I like baseball and this is my team – I don’t care if I’m watching them right now?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 1, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty much...
if i were going to see the cards and ‘stros, i’m not really rooting for either… just going to enjoy the game…
at MOST ballpark, you get some interesting conversations out of it at least…
The conversations is a main reason
And also just to remind the Cards fans that we’re better than they are :)
When Al went to Yankee, he wore a Cubs jacket and hat as I recall… and got good baseball chat out of it
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Lets see if the bats are still hot!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
For people with XM Radio
What was with putting the Pirates’ announcers on for the top of the 1st?
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
it's back with WGN now
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
really, nice. i will have to check it out. thanks
where in VA do you live? i in Fairfax, work n Falls Church.
5 miles from the VA/TN line.
In Southwest VA.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
about 30 minutes west
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, about once or twice a month.
Not as much because of gas prices though. Going to Atlanta in mid August to see the Cubs.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
nice....Pittsburgh is much closer for me. i am going to try to see them
in NYC too….depends on work though.
I hate that everyone in my area are Braves fans.
Just because TBS had them on T.V. People think I am crazy for liking Chicago.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
haha. I grew up in WV....it was either the Cubs, Pirates or Reds..
looks like i made the right choice
Definitely
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
To make you
really appreciate
Pat and Ron."If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I cant stand those PITT announcers
on radio or TV. Blech.
you mean you can't stand lame references like "jolly roger"
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Hey guys! hows everyone doing?
Today will determine if marquis deserves a head on our monster. what do you guys think?
Dome Walks
meh. I’m having that same old issue with the thread not updating…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Mmm...patience.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
d lee
needs to smash one right here
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
just get a hit.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
good eye
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
come on, Cubs
Looks like this Karstens guy will walk you if you look at pitches. Make him throw a strike!
aw, heck.
hit&run doesn’t work.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
double play
errr
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
DpLee can't catch a break
even flyballs turning into two outs.
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Funny, cos the Cubs doubled up Milwaukee
the same way yesterday in the first.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
is that #22 for him
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
If he even tried a little to get back to first
he did better than Weeks.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets back off Lee today
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
lets back off everyone today!!
well. except maybe howry, lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Not good, Marquis
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions
in my best homer voice
hmmm doughnuts…
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Base hit up the middle
tough play there as it looked like a steal might have been on and Cedeno lost his angle going to cover the bag.
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Say.. how about we record an out
this inning?
Like… NOW?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
now. 2 more!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
hey anyone hear manny got traded???
HAHA JK
p.s. sorry
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
There's also this cool Onion article
About CC and Prince…
it's um...here..."Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Don't forget
about
Brian Roberts."If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Arrrrg!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
no, no, more in the back of your throat.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
TWHS
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
well played, my friend...
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha...
good one!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
i wondered if it would be
but hey. its friday. we’re in first place. whats a girl to do?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Manny Parra was traded?!?
Talk about an overreaction! :-)
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
huh?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
oh i get it, lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
you see what he did there?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
yea...
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Was that just a shoutout to AFN
Or some other international network?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
He shouted out to both of us
AFN and NASN
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Ahh, great!
I guess I didn’t realize NASN also was an intl network, lolol.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
come on, ground ball
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone else think we're gonna get killed today?
Not being negative, I’m being SERIOUS. Pirates just traded their best guy, rookie pitcher – all signs point to Cub win, which is when you reallly need to watch out.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
i was worrying about the
“emotional letdown” game.
but i think we’ll be okay.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
My thoughts exactly.
I’m a little worried about the letdown.
OK, now I’m worried Marquis is going to give up about 20 hits.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I worried about
that too and now that the score is 2-0 I hope we come back and score soon.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Pirates strike first
1-0
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Crap
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The Bucs can score 10 today and won't win
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
God, Marqis is a horrible pitcher
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
I'm so glad Marquis didn't start against the Brewers
I really think it is time to bring Marshall into the rotation..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
C'mon Jason
just a groundball… hopefully aimed at someone in the IF.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
you want him
to roll the ball to Ondec?
Well, that would result in fewer hits…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
if it records an out
i don’t care how it happens.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here...
the offense is gonna have to win this one today, and with the way things have been going, should have a great chance against this kid.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
light the dragon beacon!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It says
If you can read this, you’re name is probably Kosuke
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Good one!
No way whatever it really says is that clever.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of which
haven’t seen dragonsfanatic lately.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
probably
obscenities about the brewers
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
We know it tastes like horse piss, but buy it anyway?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Lightyears ahead of any of us, though.
;)
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonty can
FLY!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Just got home from work
Time for the offense to help Marquis out
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
All right, now let's score some runs.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
hate crime alert
is that all Marquis’s 
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
All he has to do...
is…
Give us 5 more innings, only 2-3 more ER and I'll be very happy. 5th starter."Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Then in
comes
Marshall."If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright Kids, I have to go do some real work away from the computer,
Thank god XM is back to the Cubs….Can you guys get me some runs by the time i get back?
The only weak link
I agree Marquis should be dumped from the rotation, and Marshall given a shot.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
ARAM
goes Foul.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Stop it, Pat.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
does anyone else...
get sick to their stomach when marquis is on the mound…. he’s definitely my least favorite cub.
Me
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
what makes me sick to my stomach
is the thought that – apparently – this guy is the best we can get ….
oh yes
what a problem that guy is… “hmm which of these cabable guys should we round out our rotation w/?”
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yah, too bad...
...that Cubs management hasn’t gone out and made a deal for quality pitching, or anything…
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
10 feet and hooking
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat Hughes...
Just got me out of my seat for nothing… “Deep drive… it’s got a chaaaance!!! Foul”
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
LOL
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
somewhere
Hammer is cursing.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'm singing, 'can't touch this' in my head...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 1, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
He might be working out...
getting ready for his street fight with blue mike tomorrow.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm so tempted to try and get tickets for tomorrow's game...
and casually walk by Mike’s seats….
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
not only that
but he’s the red corner card on the welterweight fight scheduled for before the game.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
huh? I'm confused....
I must have missed something.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
he challenged Hammer
to a fight. “We’ll go across the street and work out our differences”.
Because, you know, he can’t back up his statements, so he’ll use his fists.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He's so full of shit...
Like he’s really going to leave his wife and daughter and leave the park to walk across the street to rumble…yeah, right…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
would he be able to get back in?
some tickets don’t allow you to leave and return.
That would be funny.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell me you're joking.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
nope.
I don’t know why a guy who dislikes the Cubs so much would go to a game, tho. Maybe Harden is pitching, and he wants to ask Harden to autograph his butt.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Was talking to Sue...
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
I hadn't read
that yet but I will after the game.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Yep...
he posted where he’s sitting and challenged Hammer to a duel…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Pistols at 10 paces?
Sabres? Spitballs?
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
double-entendres?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
can he manage
a single entendre?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
About halfway down...
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Oh ok, thanks
I’ll check it out later. Good reading huh?
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
A sample:
“(I’m) a 45 year-old internet dork who would send you to the hospital with one punch.”
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Now I'm looking forward
to reading it after the game. He is just one big bag of ick.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Sweep the leg,
Dave-san.
You're the best! Around!"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Mercy is for the weak!
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Edmonds
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions
Karstens
is throwing a lot of strikes so far.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
And they're helping him out
by swinging at crap out of the zone as well.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Such a butthead.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
butt head...
a forgotten name to call people that should make a comeback
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
bring back the Schlitz freeze cam
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Anyone know if Karstens is on a pitch count?
wasn’t he a bullpen guy?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
only 24 pitches through 2 innings
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I exepect the second time through the order...
to go much better for the Cubs. That’s my fearless prediction.
good thing you laughed out loud
we all wondered out loud
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i guess
there was a really possibility of letdown here. hopefully, cubs shake it off quickly. karstens is hittable
The whole series in Milwaukee
the Cubs were never down by as much as 2 runs. This feels like a letdown already!
Let’s light this guy up.
Oh lordy, lets go Cubbies...
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
2nd inning boys and girls...
let’s…
Relax! Don't do it!"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
This kid has never pitched against us..beginner's luck
a couple more innings till we come back and score 20
Perspective:
Down 1, at home, not even through the order once.
Go Cubs."If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
Screw this
I’m watching full house!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
We need a sarcasm text color
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
like a bundle of twigs
on a bonfire.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Down 2, right?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Is it?
At work, I’m relying on you guys!
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Correction: down two and they have got through the whole order
but otherwise, +1
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
So I essentially I got +1 for "Perspective: at home."
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed, might as well just cash in on the rest of the season
two runs is too much!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
SOW THE INFIELD WITH SALT!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ever notice that rain delays always show Fresh Prince of Bel Air?
sorry that was random.
or Funniest Home Videos
my kids think that show is still on in today’s happy world
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
last year
Karsten was playing low A pitch back
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
2 outs
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Congrats to Michael Brenly
for his two awards this week.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
aww.
yay for the baby brenly!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
What Dad wouldn't be?
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Marquis getting hit hard.
As usual.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Marquis
not exactly the Colossus of Rhodes here…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Doumit Singles to center
2 out
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Very tough play
grounder between SS and 3B, Ronny cut it off, A-Ram was pointing to second as the only play but it was the wrong choice. Ronny looked at second, saw he couldn’t do it, so threw late to first but because of his rocket arm he just beat the runner.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Well, he one hopped it
but it was on target otherwise.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
I need a beer....
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
i need a sprite!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 1, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice play Ronny
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
I think Marquis has two parking tickets
can we put the Boot on em?
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Let's get it started Fontenot
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
isn't there a major league limit
on how many laroches you can have on one roster?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
are you making a Roche Limit
joke?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
is there a roche limit?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roche_limit
The Roche limit (pronounced /ˈroʊʃ/), sometimes referred to as the Roche radius, is the distance within which a celestial body, held together only by its own gravity, will disintegrate due to a second celestial body’s tidal forces exceeding the first body’s gravitational self-attraction.[
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Drew with the extra smartypants bonus!
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
it’s cause I’m a sci-fi geek.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothin wrong with that.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
whew.
that’s good, because if it’s wrong, I don’t wanna be right! :P
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
:high five:
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
:geeky-high five back... that misses:
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
stargate?
this sounds like something carter would say.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Carter, sure.
But I’m reading a Peter Hamilton book right now, and it’s a topic of conversation…
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
There's an interesting mid-game discussion:
What’s everybody reading now?
I’m split between Watchmen (hence the avatar) and Stephen King’s It.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Split as well...
Norman Mailer’s “The Gospel According to the Son” and Milan Kundera: “The Unbearable Lightness of Being”
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Hmm.
Slightly denser than my current selections.
:D
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
George RR Martin's "A Song of Ice & FIre" series
Currently on #2. “The Clash of Kings”
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
can't wait to get it
looks good.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at the brains on Drew...
You know what they call a Whopper in France?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Whuh-peur?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Think you mean Big Mac.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at the brains on never!
Haha.
Of course, I do. No DVDs/TVs on this pirate ship."Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Ha!
That is a tasty burger!
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Ding ding!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
That's a Quarter Pounder!!!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Wonder Hamster!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Single
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
Fontenot
can Run.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
Hit and Run?
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
we should have
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Send the Hamster!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
No need for a replay...
...of a Fontenot steal….you just have to follow the woodchips to see where he came from.
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Karsten has a shutout going!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
hey did yall hear that Karstens has a SHUTOUT going?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
bah
dp
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
I hate marquis
We still prolly win this game, but I wish Marquis would just go away
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
34 pitches through 3.
ugh
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
Weird Gameday is faster than Ron and Pat today.. Usually for me it's the
other way around..
GoCubsGo
There are a lot of things faster than Pat and Ron.....
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
TWSS?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
thats a marginal one,
but I’ll give it to ya!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
TWSS
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat and Ron always take their time.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
at work for me
P&R are about 10 secs slower than gameday.It sucks but it also prepares you to hear Ron’s heart break in a billion pieces if something bad happens
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
I'll take Marquis any day over...
Josh Fogg (Reds #5)
Joel Pineiro (Cards #5)
Yoslan Herrera (Pirates #5)
and most days over
Randy Wolf (Astros #5)
but probably not over
Jeff Suppan (Brewers #5)
This is not a PlayStation team. It’s not an All-Star team. Let Marquis eat innings, go 7, get 3-5 ER and let’s take our chances. As I noted in a fan post, we’re 11-8 when Marquis starts. Not bad for your 5th starter.
Sure, he’s overpaid for a 5th starter. Sure, we thought he’d be better than a 5th starter when we got him. But, we’ve accounted for it, and brought in starting talent and shoved him to the back of the rotation.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Problem is I think we have a better starting pitcher than Marquis right now
I think Marshall would do a better job, plus it would be nicer to have another LHP in the rotation as well
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
He is.
No diggity, no doubt. But, again, he’s SO valuable in our bullpen right now that it makes sense to know what we’re getting in a guy like Marquis. We’re going to have to score 5 runs to win a Marquis pitched ball game. We know that. But he doesn’t blow up and give up 8 ER like some guys. He’s stable, consistent, and always just under mediocre.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Spellcheck.
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
But we don't really have a LOOGY.
Marshall’s value in the ‘pen is elevated when Eyre is a figment of our imaginations and Cotts performs better vs. righties than lefties.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Call me crazy and greedy
It just really bothers me when we watch those other 4 pitchers go out there, and then we have a massive dropoff to Marquis
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
CRAZY AND GREEDY!
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Oh no!!
The Cubs are doomed!! There is no way they will ever score off this guy!! He’s the next Cy Young!! (sarcasm)
He's not the next Cy Young.....he IS Cy Young!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Braaaaaaaaainssss
and strikeouts!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 1, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
There's plenty of...
...no-name, brand new pitchers that the Cubs don’t fare so well against…
Ones that look like Butthead, however…
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 1, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Geo schooling Marquis
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
"Don't suck."
"If you're a Cub fan it was baseball like it oughta be. I think the Brewers fans were a little disappointed but, uh, we don't really concern ourselves too much with them." -Bob Brenly, 7.31.08, following four-game sweep of Milwaukee at Wrigley North
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
on how to pitch?
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
throw strikes!!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
NEVER WALK THE LEADOFF BATTER!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 1, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
He's setting up a DP!
Shhhhhhh!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
stay inside chicken little
theres a sky out here.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 1, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Marquis walks Moss
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Maybe Jason is pitching badly because his feelings are hurt?
I mean, he didn’t face the BrewCrew and didn’t get to have any fun. He needs a hug! :-)
1 out - flyout
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Mabey second time through the order we can hit.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 1, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
Overflow is up
No link, sorry but it’s not that hard to find.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
JASON!
enough with the high fastballs!!!!!!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
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