First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 8/13, 12:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 13, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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Let's get some wins today!
"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..."
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 13, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
Ahhh, baseball
Hello, old friend.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
It's about time...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 13, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets play two!
"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 CAN'T STOP HERE! THIS IS BAT COUNTRY!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
One toke? You poor fool! Wait till you see those goddamn bats.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
Got my desk at work
cluttered to look real busy. Gameday is up and running. Let’s do it!!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Get it started Fonzie!
"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
Santo
I’m listening on the radio and Ron isn’t on today. Pat says that Ron is “at home resting” and emphasized there’s nothing wrong.
Also said Ron was back home listening to the broadcast in full uniform.
Hilarious.
"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
dont forget in full uniform
"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 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
which is a
disturbing thought… Ronny sitting on his couch, wearing his old uni…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought so also
hence why I shared it. Why should I be the only one disturbed when I could share it with the board. LOL
"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 13, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Check swings on inside pitches to Soriano will scare me for the rest of my life.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
Drew - are you handling PxP today?
I am going to attempt to do some work and keep the radio off. We’ll see how long that lasts.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
I can't.
I have meetings from 1-5 today, and I’m working through lunch right now. I’ll spot post, but that’s it.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori K's swining on a heater up and in...1 out
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano K's
"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
anyone have DirecTV?
Where’s the game?
by Clubhouse Cancer on Aug 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
In Atlanta.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It's on WGN channel 307
and tonight’s game is on CSN+ channel 666.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
hey, that was way too easy
he had to do it
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome up with nobody on and 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Seems a little light in here this morning....
"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
shut up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems a little hostile in here today....
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
two days of no baseball will do that
"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 13, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
i love you man...go cubbies!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems a little late
:( 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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
this board has become a joke. with losers like santoswoodenlegs thinking they 'run' things. later.
by Clubhouse Cancer on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't say you could post that! Take it back!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
I was joking with the guy….
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
nice name
very apt.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome flies out to CF...2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
Fukudome flys out to center
"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
Breaking ball at Lee's ear...he ducks and then fouls off the next pitch...1-1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
quick question
who has more attendees? the “sold out” beijing games (with noone in the stands) or turner field on a non-scheduled game?
it’s a tough one.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Sponsors
Depends on which sponsor you ask
by VegasCubFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Not the only lie coming out of those games
The Opening Ceremony had quite a few. Digitally enhanced fireworks and a lip syncing little girl.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Yup
But, as far as the little girl, we can’t argue about that too much, as we’re the ones who invented that sort of thing.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
No way
Britney would never lip synch.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Thirteen and fourteen year
old women gymnasts.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
You can't prove that! And it would be rude and insulting to suggest that China would do something like that!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe
they admitted it, and said the singer was not as cute as the syncher.
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not talking
about the singer.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
NBC showed the girl
granted she wasnt as cute as the girl who sang, besides her bad teeth she was cute I thought.
"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 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought she was cute too.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
So call me rude and insulting then.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
That one short one had to be no older than 12
I kinda feel bad for them.
"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 13, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too.
They consider it their jobs.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Their communists! Their jobs are their LIFE.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I never knew synch diving was a sport
That just puts me in awe.
"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 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
that's been in the olympics before
hasn’t it? I remember back when I cared, in the 80s, wasn’t it onna tv?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I had heard of swimming but never diving
truthfully Im not working this week, so due to all the sitting I have to do…. I’ve totally gotton into the Olympics.
"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 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't that fun to watch?
I remember it from revious Olys. Heck I’ve watched everything. I love the Olympics.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Lee fouls back another and takes a pitch high for a ball 2-2
Lee singles through the left side…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
Aramis grounds a 1-1 pitch up the middle...
the SS forces Lee @ 2nd…3 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
19 pitches in the first inning for Morton
Could be worse
"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 facing Gregor Blanco...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions
When Marquis pitches
at least the games are interesting. You never know what your going to get with this guy.
"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
Well usually you get a headache
And I actually don’t mind Marquis as much as most people do.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Marquis
While not as emotional as Big Z, he’s there to play and win.
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm definitely on the fence
when it comes to Marquis. He’s not bad to have in the 5 spot, but he gives me an ulcer
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd prefer
a nice boring blowout victory.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
Jason goes to a full count on the first batter...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions
Get's him to ground to SS...1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions
Plunked Escobar
"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
Escobar takes one in the back...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Larry Jones falls behind 0-2
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
DLee robs Chipper of an extra-base hit.
Ball went down the line. Lee gets it, throws to Theriot, but he drops the ball at 2nd. Now 2 out, man on second.
Theriot _ _ _ _ _.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's get some runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Inning over?
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
No, lets pace ourselves...
wait a few innings ;)
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
McCann grounds to 2nd...inning over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
This is a weak lineup for the Braves
Lets do this Cubbies!!
Always a good sign when Marquis has three ground ball outs in an inning
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
LOL...and he should of only had to get 2.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss Clubhouse Cancer.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
remember that time when he called you a tool?
good times, good times…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know how Marmol's ERA jumped down so low?
It wasn’t game by game – it look a dive all of a sudden, like they went back any gave someone an error in a previous game and that lead to more ‘unearned’ runs. Anyone know? It’s shows 2.95 somehow now.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
that's precisely what happened
ironically, the error was his, wasn’t it?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
They went back and fixed it
Assigned some random error I think.
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'Technical Error'
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Technical balk you mean
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
I think the scoring changed against the Giants
during that 5-run meltdown 9th inning. Made most of the runs unearned.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
my feed is behind...obviously.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Jedmonds up to lead off the 2nd. 1-1 on Jimmay.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:30 PM CDT reply actions
DeRosa falls behind 0-2
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
I didn't realize he was THAT bad.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
He always takes over for Santo
I guess they could have asked Dan Plesac
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Could you possibly bitch
any more about nothing?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
don't worry
he’ll be gone once we’re winning. It’s like sunlight to vampires.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
MDBNIU...stick around...I'd like you to at least.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
another walk
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Light em up, Cubs!
I (pleasepleaseplease) hope we can – to paraphrase Ernie – win two today!
Was Just gonna say, you can hear Let's go Cubbies over the radio
"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
if this is a make up from last night
how many fans in the stadium to start with? Just curious – I’m on Gamecast.
This is best scoring opportunity so far!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
Morton
“missing by a wide margin”, Pat says.
Soto gets a base hit! 2 runs score! 2-0 cubbies!
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I would bet Santo still said that.
"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
Geo at least a double!
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Geo is such a stud
havent had much chance to say that of late.
"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 13, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we are the only females today
havent seen Cubbiegirl in a while
"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 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
nope, me too!
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Didn't know that.
Good to know.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Hey Moe!
nyuk nyuk nyuk (goes to poke eyes)!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
wow....girl power today
good deal
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
I stand corrected
happy to see some girl power. :)
"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 13, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, a wise guy, hey?
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
woo hoo woo hoo woo hoo!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto!
2b 2rbi
"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
sweet-tasty trouble
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
mmmmmmm trouble....
said in a drooling Homer Simpson voice ;)
We will see his only competition tomorrow I think
Jurjjens or something like that
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Manny Parra 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
Alright
Cubs get a pair!
"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
You have no.....marbles!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
The walks come back to hurt Atlanta...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
Stirring in the ATL bullpen
"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
Soups on!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Will people PLEASE stop with the
Signs talking about “this is the year” and “world series – it’s gonna happen”???
Of all teams, we don’t need to be tempting any fate…
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
looks at
“it’s gonna happen.com” rubber bracelet
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Snap!
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see the relevance to the original discussion...
How does that tempt the baseball gods?
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by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Sac bunt attempt
coming…
"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
Bad Tactic
Think about it, Horton cannot hit the strikezone so we’re going to GIVE UP a run. I hate this.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean an Out
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Fun
da-mentals
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa was on
Spotd NIte last night and he said this team has such great chemistry. He said he invited the players over to his house for dinner Monday night and expected maybe 5-6 to show up but 22 showed up. He said 22/25 is pretty good. He said he was worried he wouldn’t have enough food and drink. I think that says a lot about this team.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Thats awesome!
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
especially if Ward showed up.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully it was Harden, Marquis that didn't go. So they could get their rest.
"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
wow.
that’s fantastic. Maybe that would work for us! We could invite the team over for a cookout.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
ya i read that too, nice to hear
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Can they also tell him to not immediately give any of these runs back in the bottom of the 2nd?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
and strikes out.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Carlos Marmol:
Looks like the change came on July 12 – not sure how many ERs he was originally credited for, but now it’s down to 1 ER, so instead of his ERA jumping from 3.51 to 4.13, it only went from 3.51 to 3.61 – for anyone that cares – lol.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
doesn't the official scorerer
work for MLB?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought each team assigned their own
But I would be the opposite of an expert on the subject
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I also lack expertise
but I do know that the official scorer is usually a reporter sitting in the press box. This is another one of those baseball traditions passed on for generations…..and it’s a little weird.
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.
one ball, two strikes
I suspect Marquis is swinging away
Since the guess-hack hitter's return
the team is 16-5. “Everything falls into place with Soriano leading off ballgames.”
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I had wondered what the stats were
"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 13, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Morton's made 47 pitches to get 4 outs....
let’s take some more
Sori swing and miss, 2 outs
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
6000-8000 fans Pat thinks are in the stands
"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 13, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
Mr. Morton is the subject of my sentence...and what the predicate says, he does.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
Look at all those empty seats
masquerading as fans
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
And from Gamecast
that pitch he grounded out on appeared well off the outside corner….
out at first, inning over
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Okay, Marquis
don’t turn around and give any of that scoring back to Atlanta.
Dome is starting to irritate me
"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
get some Gold Bond
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Whiff....
"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
by Lou In Blue on Aug 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No excuse batting Dome 2nd
None. Lou, come to your senses and bury him 8th. Batting him higher doesn’t instill confidence but simply adds to pressure. The guy hasn’t hit a ball hard in 6 weeks.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
It was an okay idea for this game
Lets get Theriot back up there and bury Dome in the 8 spot unless Blanco is starting.
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Do you think the Braves will sacrifice him
And this game if we score a few more by leaving him in to save the pen?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Somewhat interesting stat
on the Braves’ feed: Kosuke is tied for the NL lead (with Aramis) in the category of 2-strike hits, with 58.
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.
Lets see if this is
the typical Marquis, who likes to give up runs after getting a lead….. Hold em!
"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
running? not hopping?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No hop caught it on the run.
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running
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice catch by Sori
"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
How sad seeing
all those empty seats.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Sadly, that's Braves baseball for you
At the end of their divion-winning streak, they wouldn’t even sell out the playoffs until a game or two into the NLCS.
A great park, a great town, a great team. The team deserves better (well, did)
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by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
The Dome numbers Len and Bob keep rolling out there are useless
Oh, well Dome is still batting .300 at home. Yay. How long are they going to whip that stat out? How about 6 RBIs in his last 27 games? That projects nicely to a sub-40 RBI season
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 13, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
How to get on Peachtree TV:
Be 8 years old. Scream annoyingly from a suite right below the broadcast booth. Get on tv :)
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Allright! He didn't drop it!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
it's the little things...
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhhhh
My MLB.TV (Braves feed, muted) and Gameday Audio (WGN AM) feeds are perfectly synched up…..for the moment.
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.
Nice work!
I’m just listening to the Braves announcers for now
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by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Too subdued!!!
And I associate Chip Caray with losing…..
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.
Three out
K! 1-2-3 inning from Marquis.
Things are looking up!
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let's not get ahead of ourselves.
get through 7 holding them, and I’ll be willing to discuss it…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't jinx him.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Unlike my stool after my spicy carnitas burrito!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, that's not right
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by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Lemke looks to be fully recovered from the food poisioning last night.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
they get that big mess
cleaned up in the dugout?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah...but it still smells like Mr. Clean and bile in the tunnel.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought that was
Bobby Cox’s aftershave.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
pop quiz
Who is ‘beach’, honored with the left arm patch? (i can figure out ‘skip’ on the other arm)
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long link (i cheated)
http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:Ie6q9XdABIQJ:mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp%3Fymd%3D20080330%26content_id%3D2467318%26vkey%3Dnews_atl%26fext%3D.jsp%26c_id%3Datl+braves+beach+patch&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Attempt 2
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
thanks
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by sanantonecub on Aug 13, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee-roy flies out to Right. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:55 PM CDT reply actions
base hit up the middle for A-Ram
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Ramirez is hands down....the best hitter on this team.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions
Home Run from our NEW BEST FRIEND
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
Ed OPO!
4-0
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JIMMY BASEBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4-0
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
I love it when you talk like that
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
EDMONDS!
"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
If you get one.. you must post a picture on fanpost.
"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 13, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
EDMONDS!!!!!!!
That Jim Edmonds homer paid by the Padres and Cardinals! We thank them for their support.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
don't forget to tip their waitresses
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
jimmy ballgame!
what’d he say when he was going back into the dugout? something about aramis?
“__ rami!” is what i heard.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply actions
you need to put
Sori’s face on one side and Dome’s face on the other for those two doods
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Must admit
I didn’t think he had anything left but he sure proved me wrong.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Morton
gone. A new appetize—pitcher will come on for the braves.
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bodes well for a sweep
if I can say that without ANY intent of a jinx.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes...bring on more fresh meat!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions
The slaughterhouse operator has the goofiest smile
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.
he’s thinking about his private processing plant he has back home for hookers and lost dogs
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
When an official box score is changed like that 7/12 game with Marmol...
...is that tracked online somewhere? I see the updated box score, but no mention of the actual change or why it was made, who was charged with the error, etc.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Hey Buddy...
Buddy Carlisle new pitcher.
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DeRosa steals
the throw goes into center! DeRosa to third!
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he started that slide 12 feet before the base
Is that really a Hatori Hansu bat?
twss
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
flies out to shallow right.
DeRosa holds. 2 outs.
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Dissapointing.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why Dome should be batting 8th...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 13, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
kosuke needs
a set spot in the lineup… he’s moving around too much to get comfortable… at least that’s what it seems like to me.
by ThisIsResolute on Aug 13, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Braves Blog Update
The Braves “TalkingChop” SBNation blog has only about 20 posts—as you can see here. Most stupid quote:
somebody in Atlanta…..go to Turner Field and kill all the stupid Cubs fans…
I guess it bothers them they don’t have any fans in the stadium.
walk this way
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/13/592645/overflow-thread-1-cubs-vs
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
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