Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Tuesday 8/12, 6:10 CT
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves, Aug 12, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
There will be a pregame ceremony tonight honoring longtime Braves broadcaster Skip Caray, who died last week. From Yahoo, here's a column on Skip's funeral yesterday. Skip Caray was an acquired taste -- not everyone liked his style -- but I always enjoyed his dry sense of humor and how he could make games involving the horrid Braves of the 1980's interesting. His call of the Braves' 9th inning win in the 1992 NLCS over the Pirates is a broadcasting classic.
That is, the ceremony and the game will be held, weather permitting. This weather forecast and radar for the Atlanta area doesn't look very encouraging.
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Charlie Morton will be making his 11th major league start tonight, and first vs. the Cubs. Most of the previous ten have been pretty bad, but five days ago threw seven shutout innings vs. Arizona, the best outing of his career. It appears from his gamelogs that if you can wait him out, you'll draw walks and score often. Sounds like a plan for the Cubs tonight.
Rich Harden faced the Braves in interleague play on May 17 in Atlanta and got a win. He allowed four hits in seven innings, all singles, walked one and struck out eight. One of those hits was by Mark Teixeira, who's no longer on the team. Casey Kotchman, who was acquired for Teixeira, is 3-for-12 (all singles) vs. Harden (from Kotchman's days with the Angels while Harden was in the AL).
Today's game is on cable in Atlanta and on WGN, so it should be available to just about everyone. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
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Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Haha...
I knew I was useful at work…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's it buddy, show that turd who's the boss!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will be nice
to have Len and Bob back tonight. Hope the rain holds off.
Good luck tonight Rich Harden!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
len yes...
.....bb no
okay lets not get into this discussion again haha
by cubswynn on Aug 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then don't bring it up...ha
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confused
Yes, or no to Bob tonight?? Musta missed a past discussion…
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on Aug 12, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes for me
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and me
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 12, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I hope they get this game in...
Doubleheaders are no good.
"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 12, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both teams are off September 8
And the Braves will be in the middle of a homestand.
Not ideal, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see that. Would make for a long road trip for the Cubs, though—3 in Cincy, 1 in Atlanta, 3 in St. Louis and one in Houston.
Also both off September 15.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they would schedule it for an off day
Scheduling for an off day like would cost more money. Airplane tickets, hotels, etc… They are already thier now so I think it would be easier to do a DH tomorrow or Thursday.
"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"
by MerlinDog on Aug 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope they get it in tonight.
"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why, they married?
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be nice for them not to play a DH or
have to throw away an off day down the stretch.
"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would also bring in more revenue than a traditional DH
They could do a day/night DH, though.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carl: I don't think the heavy stuff's gonna come down in quite a while, father.
Rveverend: Well – maybe I can get in nine holes before it gets too bad.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides, the good Lord wouldn't ruin the greatest game of my life!
"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 12, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here father, you better put this on.
Why thanks, son.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, theoretically, I could break the course record!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waaahhhahahahahaha! Did you see that?
You’re really hitting em’ today.
Oh, Eureka!
"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 12, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ribbet, Ribbet (Frog jumps out of hole)
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice...
My favorite is after he gets struck by lightning…
Pickering: “Never tell a Navy man he’s had too much to drink, cause it’s nobodies GD business.”
Smails: “But you’re a Bishop”
Pickering: “I’m no Bishop. My name is Fred. I’m a man like yourself.” (blank stare) “There is no God.”
"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic Exchange - one of my favorites.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt
this game will get in. The radar looks awful.
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by Unique on Aug 12, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
With the rain just getting to Atlanta, it appears to have hours to go to clear out. Just clear in Jackson, MS and it was raining there all day. Hope Harden is the type that can mentally prepare to start today and be just as ready tomorrow.
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The prospect of another day with no baseball...
...ugh.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There's no way they play this one
If Lou is even aware of what a radar is, I doubt he even has Harden dress for this game.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 12, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ummm
agree on probably not getting this one in, but why wouldn’t the scheduled starter put on the uniform? (asked hoping I didn’t walk in to a ” ‘cause being nekkid is fun” sort of answer.
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So he wouldn't go through his full warm-up
and thus be unavailable tomorrow…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
Yes there is a large area of rain but I don’t think it will be an all night thing… they may be starting at 9pm but there will probably be baseball today… IMO
But then again im not a weather man so dont scold me if it rains until tomorrow
by chicagodave on Aug 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because of the stakes here...
... they’ll probably wait a LONG time before calling it. There’s a night game tomorrow so as you say, they could easily start at 9 pm or even later.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the rain will be out of there by even 9pm or 10pm
but I agree with your thought.
If they know they’ll have clear skies after 9:30pm or so, they can play till 1am, get back to the hotel by 3am, sleep till noon, and still get to the park by 2pm tomorrow, 4 hours before game time.
That said, I don’t relish having to stay up until 1am to see Woody close it out.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 12, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I won't make it up that late either.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i worked last night and am off tonight
the threat of no game, no us vs. charlie morton (wasn’t that a character in ‘the hardy boys’?), i might go back to bed and get up around 7.
by tim815 on Aug 12, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it was Chet
Steve Phillips on his computer use as Mets GM, "I played solitaire on my computer in my office."
by Tate491 on Aug 12, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Link Al posted says the Rain
isn’t going to stop until Afternoon TOMORROW!
"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 12, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I think. It just cleared Jackson, MS and has been raining there all day.
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By my back of the envelope meteorology
It’s going to be 8+ hours from now before the rain clears.
Anyone know how it works for pitchers on days like this? WIll Harden even pick up a ball? Will he warmup in the underground area? Will he wait to begin any warmup until 2-3 hours before the game would potentially start?
More importantly- if Harden doesn’t warm up tonight, and the game gets cancelled, I think we might see 97-98mph from an 8-days-rested Harden.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 12, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It depends on how long they feel the rain is going to go.
It’s possible they’ll call the game before the players even dress.
Remember what they did on May 11? When it was supposed to be Z vs. Randy Johnson at Wrigley? And the long delay made both managers change starters?
It could work that way tonight. The Cubs could warm up Sean Marshall; if it’s eventually called Harden could go tomorrow in a makeup DH.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think that would be ideal
Let Marshall go out there and pitch until 3am, if that’s what it takes, and have Harden go tomorrow.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 12, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand why baseball can't just play THROUGH the rain...
the NFL and NBA can.
Rainouts…another stupid tradition left over from the slave owners.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
“Players as Slaves”
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s just stupid. :)
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NHL can too
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what they shoudl do
is go to nylon uniforms. After all, we moved away from flannel!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Drew - Sarcasm will get you nowhere!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, apparently neither does reality.
so I got that going for me…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If woman's beach volley ball can play in rain
in these outfits…
...what was I saying?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 12, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those don’t look very water proof
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're water absorbent!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was watching some olympic coverage last night and had to leave the room during the women’s volleyball. Could not keep hearing my wife sound like rainman repeating “I don’t know how they play in those….”
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you catch Bush's photo op with
the team. Misty May offered her but for him to slap like they do when the win a point and he slapped her on the back!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw that.
The mind boggles.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was wise by him. She’s 6 foot + and naked.
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah - they're probably kind of slippery when the get wet.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they can play in thunder too
unless they’re berkman
by tim815 on Aug 12, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry posted
under wrong comment.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA ;)
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
teehee
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
doubly clever
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the right one
the first time. It just didn’t look to me like it was. Been a long day I guess.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this game looks iffy
Shouldn’t Marquis start tonight. That way if the game only goes 4 innings we just lose Marquis’ turn in the rotation?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 12, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But we haven’t had all day to argue on whether Marquis is a decent 5th starter?
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Marquis would love that logic.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't aware
he got a say…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't - I actually like the idea of saying
you’re kind of a crappy pitcher, so we are going to sacrafice your sorry ass for one of our good pitchers.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 12, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesnt
he is a slave of the owners…remember?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with that salary
...
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you know he’s paid like a #3 pitcher? Hard to believe it never comes up.
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could
bat cleanup for the Nats and be a steal…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like cwyers idea to move him to a
“brooks marquischnick” role.
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'Dome
Well this may give ‘Dome the couple days off that some say he needs.
by Matty G on Aug 12, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wrong league, but
paul byrd to the bosox for cash or prospects
by tim815 on Aug 12, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good pickup for Boston.
Surprised he lasted this long before being traded.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is a good pickup
I almost wish we had him over Marquis. Call me greedy but I still feel we’re also one more bench bat away from really being a contender. And having an extra arm is always good.
by astroview on Aug 12, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freddy Garcia signs with...
... the Tigers.
Kind of pointless, really—Detroit’s pretty much out of the race.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they're in a contest with the Astros to see who can sign the most usless players.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kenny Lofton wants to come back...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Neifi offered to re-sign
for food money.
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 12, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a LOT of food money...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if he will even pitch for them in the immediate future...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Freddy Garcia too old to be called Freddy?
And isn’t he a free agent after this season anyway? An elaborate tryout more or less, no?
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 12, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it Frederick?
Ferdinant?
Fabian?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to B-R
It’s Freddy Antonio Garcia aka The Chief
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 12, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm praying for sun for all three games
I wanna see Glavine pitch on thursday when I’m heading through ATL!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI regarding tonight & possible rain delays...
... I am going to be away from the computer for a while early this evening. Threads will post as scheduled. When I get back if there’s been a rainout I’ll cancel anything that hasn’t yet posted. Otherwise you can use them as rain delay threads.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
that radar looks like a hurricane moving towards ATL
by Blaze22 on Aug 12, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God is crying over ATL for Caray..
n/t
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoever is doing the rain dance better cut it out!
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 12, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW is right - just checked it out myself - that radar is insane
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 12, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't look like it'll stop for 5-6 more hours.
If they want to wait that long, they can play. Otherwise it’ll be two tomorrow.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"sprinkles"
according to intellicast.com. lol
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USGA0028
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
by LPLancer23 on Aug 12, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You didn't read the rest of that forecast, which says
Tuesday night: Rain likely with a few thunderstorms. Low 66F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Locally heavier rainfall possible.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love sprinkles!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really weird.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on Aug 12, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ick
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or lick
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 12, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great googly moogly
I’ll be in my bunk.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find that picture kind of creepy...
and strangly erotic.
"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"
by MerlinDog on Aug 12, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop being redundant.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ew.
thats pretty icky.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 12, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just imagine
it’s Geo
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate sprinkles
This just looks foul.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 12, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It just started raining here in Midtown Atlanta
And it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time soon. It’s not a driving rain – just persistent.
by Clutch16 on Aug 12, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heavy enough to call the game?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough to say
It’s light enough to get your hopes up, but my bet would be that they don’t even remove the tarp.
by Clutch16 on Aug 12, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Then they ought to call the game now
before anyone warms up.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'reply' not working - love those pics, santoswoodenlegs. Very cool.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 12, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reply works here for me.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 12, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's always
the Olympics if it does rain. :D
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn't cancel the women's beach volley ball games when it was raining....
and that was CHINESE RAIN.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's got ALL
the necessary vitamins and minerals in it!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's frustrating to know all the big outcomes
ahead of time. I still watch but it’s like knowing the final Cubs score before watching the game. And if they replay that men’s relay finale one more time… and what IS IT with Bob Costas’ hair? Talk about a terrible dye job! Mesmerizing.
by Emelie on Aug 12, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I learned this week that Bob Costas wears a rug...
That’s no dye job my friend. That is a bad Hairclub for Men model. He didn’t have it quite glued down right while outside Tiammenon Square the other day. His hair was more crooked than Tony Soprano. Hence the cat is officially out of the bag. I have forever hated that pompous smug overly wordy product of St. Louis.
by MDBNIU on Aug 12, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who in the world told you that?
It is not a rug. By the way, Costas is a product of Queens, and was reared in New York State. He is not from St. Louis. Get your facts straight.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 12, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Conflation of facts
Here’s what Wikipedia says:
Bob Costas was born in Queens, New York in a Catholic family, the son of Jayne (née Quinlan) of Irish American descent and John George Costas of Greek American descent, who was an electrical engineer.[1] He grew up in Commack, New York, graduating from Commack South High School. Following high school, he attended the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, though he left school before graduating to begin his professional career.His sportscasting career started while attending Syracuse University, as an announcer for the Syracuse Blazers minor hockey team. His career as a professional began as play-by-play announcer for the Spirits of St. Louis of the American Basketball Association, followed by a stint with KMOX radio in St. Louis. Costas later did play-by-play for Chicago Bulls broadcasts on WGN-TV during the 1979-1980 season.2 He was briefly employed by the CBS network prior to joining NBC Sports in 1980.
by Emelie on Aug 12, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Facts?????
BM and facts don’t mix. ;-)
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, it's like trying to get blood from a stone...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 12, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I try to
stay away from seeing the results. I loved watching the relay clip yesterday but today seems to be the men’s gymnastics turn. It was exciting watching them last night.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm too much of a news junkie
to stay away from the headlines, alas. I’m also a half-day behind on the action (this is a busy month work wise and sports wise!) so I’m just plain old doomed as far as scores are concerned. I think NBC’s doing a fairly decent job this time out. They still do those treacly spots, but they’re not nearly as sticky sweet as in the past. Boy, do I miss Jim McKay, though.
by Emelie on Aug 12, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey
If your child asks why does it rain? Just respond “It’s God crying over something you did”
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 12, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Deept Thoughts by Jack Handey
If I told you there was a guy named Flippy and a guy named Hambone, which one would you guess likes dolphins?
You’d guess Flippy, right?
But you’re wrong. It’s Hambone.
by Chadnudj on Aug 12, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rainout looks inevitable
Imagine we are talking double-header tomorrow. If I am Sweet Lou I don’t even bother warming up Harden tonight.
by MDBNIU on Aug 12, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rainout looks what??
i can’t understand you
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 12, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 13, 2008 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reply button works for me
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 12, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No problem here either.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't use the reply button!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's too bad.
You’ll just be lost in the threads then. :D
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
reply button not working su2ks right?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sucks*
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like su2ks, its kinda 7337
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 12, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
big time
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definately
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodnight everyone.
Hope they get the game in. Go Cubs Go!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 12, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
night Jimmy
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lou says we're gettin better on the road
he’s pissed that he hasn’t yet won a game in florida as cubs manager
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 12, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
we have won 5 in row on the road.
"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"
by MerlinDog on Aug 12, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wurd
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 12, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crickets in here
where is everyone?
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 12, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, I have been searching for him everywhere
but everyone hasn’t shown up yet..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old-fashioned meteorology
It’s where you walk outside and see if you get wet. I did, but not by much. I’m headed to the bar and crossing my fingers that the weather makes up its mind soon.
by Clutch16 on Aug 12, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MORTON
LIGHT EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 12, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tomorrow
stupid rain.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 12, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm pretty sure lou just called dome "the fook"
i.e., “we need the fook to start hittin well”
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 12, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
doubleheader tommorrow
via Braves radio
by MillsChC on Aug 12, 2008 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what are the pitching matchups
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked like
they said Harden but I didn’t see who is pitching for the Braves.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Marshall get a start on Sunday ?
Unless Harden or Marquis goes on 3 days rest that is the only option.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 12, 2008 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they'll say after the break
ppd announcement was made 2-3 minutes ago
by MillsChC on Aug 12, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
day night dh
1st game 1:10 2nd game 7:15
by MillsChC on Aug 12, 2008 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WGN showing any?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and the times above are eastern time
12:10 & 6:15 central time tomorrow
by MillsChC on Aug 12, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
braves radio guys assume
same pitching matchups from tonight for the 1:10 game
by MillsChC on Aug 12, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
really--DH tomorrow?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 12, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
what do you guys think of penalizing one team or the other for arguing? say something like giving extra balls or strikes or a balk.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Aug 12, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
stop
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure,
way to stop my attempt at starting a stimulating and interesting debate.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Aug 12, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
strikes and balls are fundamental part of the game....
dont see it ever changing.
So interesting debate, about something that almost is guanteed to never happen. I gotta agree w/ Sue
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was playing around
not seriously expecting to start the debate again. I thought that other thread was really funny. It made me wish we were all in a bar in Wrigleyville having the discussion together.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Aug 12, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're posting
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
by berselius on Aug 12, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WGN TV just said so....oh well.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 12, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn I was looking forward to a baseball game
and now we got this AFN shit on TV..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 12, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two days in a row with out baseball :(
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT AM I GOING TO DO TONIGHT!!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
olympics for me
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
Go USA!!!!!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I haven't had my Cubs fix for 5 days
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine the mess your going to make when they win and you have your cubgasm.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it'll be just like
when Harry kills Voldemort.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you've spoiled it.
Some day I was going to read those books.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 12, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really a spoiler if the book's been out for a year
but yeah, he ruined it for ya.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whatever you say
Darth Vader is Luke’s father.
The girl from Crying Game? Yeah, she’s a guy.
There IS NO TYLER DURDEN!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubgasm > Pottergasm > Everything else
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
although I do like mens gymnatics more than the female.
Their stength puts me in awe on things like the high bar.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was fun
to watch last night but I have to cheer Shawn on tonight. Michael has a chance at another gold tonight too.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 12, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just in Madison on Friday night on my way to Alpine Valley...
...went to Monday’s, Ian’s, The City, and a few others.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never a fan of Mondays.....
Ians is pretty good. I like there different types of pizza
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monday's is my favorite bar in the whole world
It has all the requirements of a great bar:
-Drinks that are 4/5 booze,
-Minimal distractions (so you can focus on your drink!)
-Free dum-dum suckers
-A smoking porch if necessary
-You can spit on the floor if you so desire
-And the drinks are CHEAP!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never been my crowd that hangs out there
but that being said… that is why there are a ton of bars in Madison b/c one will appeal to almost everone. :)
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then what are you favorite Madtown bars? Both you and Shanghai?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends what the mood is
If it’s darts, Monday’s. Watching sports, State Street Brats – or for less crowded, Regent St. Retreat, Big 10 Pub or Stadium Club (former Jingle’s). Hanigng out in a pub, the Irish Pub. More “upscale”, White Horse Inn.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and Buffalo Wild Wings for trivia
Will always be BW-3 to me, though.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phelps
goes for 2 more golds.
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Aug 12, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 & 6 tomorrow?
That will be a LOOOOOONG day at the ballpark for the boys in blue.
by WartburgCub on Aug 12, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not a way I'd want them to start a road trip
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weaksauce!
long day at the ballpark tommrow! time to get 2 in one day!!! time for olympics!
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
by scottydo on Aug 12, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
Havent been able to stalk the sit for a couple days…did the TWSS’ get banned or something? Becuase the above post would have been quite worthy….
What the ?!?
by kerry wood's hot tub on Aug 12, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh
I would have “FAILED” that TWSS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 12, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
that would’ve been really lame.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 12, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to WGN radio
It’s
Marquis vs Morton at Noon
Harden vs Campillo at 6
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by berselius on Aug 12, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting if risky
two weaker pitchers match up and then the two better pitchers ( by stats). Gives a better chance for
a sweep and higher risk of being swept.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 12, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just so you know...
you guys are missing the game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 12, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rumor has it
That Raul Ibanez and Jerrod Washburn were claimed off the wavier wire – wonder if either of those were us. Ibanez would be good backup for a slumping Fukudome and Marquis would be expendable…both of those guys would be good rent-a-players IMO
by eamus-catuli on Aug 13, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
Pittsburgh is having a hard time signing #2 overall pick Pedro Alvarez of Vanderbilt. I live walking distance to Vandy’s baseball stadium and this guy could be the real deal – the next Ryan Braun or the next Aramis Ramirez. Both of whom did their AAA here in Nashville…
by eamus-catuli on Aug 13, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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