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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Thursday 8/14, 6:10 CT

Let's go Lilly!

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FIRST!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweeeeep!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHO'S ALL HERE 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 14, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey hey hey

"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 14, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am.

"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 14, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here

Clever signature line

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

forgot to DVR

so i will make a rare appearance here

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And now...man who needs no Introduction!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks SWL

I really appreciate it

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oooohh

I feel blessed

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here...

till I’m not.

by jbau on Aug 14, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here

for a few innings

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have a hot date or something?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

She can speak in whole sentences, too…

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

the things they can do with plastic and rubber now a days is amazing!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

galvan you rock

"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 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that a UW Band logo?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

giggled yep he's one of us

"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 14, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I CAN SPOT EM FROM MILES!!

ON WISCONSIN!!

THAT’S NO LESS THAN 4 BADGERS HERE!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he is the baby of the bunch... still an undergrad correct?

"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 14, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep!

dtpollitt, you made my day by recognizing the logo!
Yes, I am an undergrad…a sophomore specifically, so I guess I am the baby of the bunch.
When did the others graduate?
On Wisconsin!

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks,

sorry, I must have missed it…I usually don’t make the game threads, so I miss a lot of this.

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it's nice to see you here and meet you!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was a while back

I had a couple of OT posts about WI Cub fans

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks, and likewise to dtpollitt,

and I remember seeing those posts a while back, I must have forgotten what everyone said-oops

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no problem

it happens as you age…

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my baby sister is a year older than you....

I feel old. Atleast Im not as old as Shanghai Badger. 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 14, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha,

when did you graduate Madison? Sorry, I don’t want to go back and find that fanpost

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I graduated from Oshkosh in 98

I’ve been down here since summer of 99.

"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 14, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2001

Frosh – Sellery 8A
Soph – SAE fraternity
Junior – La Ciel Penthouse 6
Senior – La Ciel Penthouse 6

Education major

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yo yo sue sue

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan...

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just acknowledging you :D

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry I'm a bit late to the dance tonight.

I’ll be in and out.

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

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 14, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

deja vu for glavine?

"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 14, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cue: Intro to Van Halen's Jump

CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!!!!!

Good Evening everyone!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Ron on the radio tonight? I don't MIND Dave...but it's not the same

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope he's home for the whole road trip resting up

"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 14, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Things I would like to see tonight:

Dome with at least 2 solid hits
Lilly going 7 IP and saving our bullpen for tomorrow and Marshall, if necessary
Riot pulled early to get a breather
Ward with a PH-hit

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and us up by

4.5 games

"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 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Home Run Predictions?

We had it in the other thread

Re-Post yours

D. Lee for me

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i will say geo and aram

"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 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm gonna go scraptabalous tonight

RIOT HOMER
WONDER HAMPSTER HOMER

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A-RAM! A-RAM! A-RAM!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Radio says

Cubs have never swept a season series against the Braves

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

derosa will hit 2

n/t

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."

by cubsluver22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to regret watching this, whatever it is...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Emelie...forgot to ask yesterday...

are you in San Diego for vacation or business this weekend?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Business

one of those badge wearing convention thingies

by Emelie on Aug 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah...enjoy the weather here!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will Do

bummer is my presentation is the last day, last session slot. Sigh.

by Emelie on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell me when and where...

I’ll sit in the back and applaud at every powerpoint slide!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh

I hate but use PP…at least it’s image rather than bullet point-driven. I’ve actually got something to say but they’ll be nodding off anyway so all applause gratefully accepted.

And so it goes.

by Emelie on Aug 14, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guys like women

who wear badges. ;-)

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what has gotton into you guys tonight????

"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 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you said that backwards.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jus the shirts right?

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

allllllright cub fansss

let me hear ya! A………1……….A………2…….A……..sweep…….I mean a 3…

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."

by cubsluver22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was half expecting On Wisconsin

:|

"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 14, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And you also deserve a slap for this

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to flag you for this

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's do this!!!!!!!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

reply button check?

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nada here

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sori down on Strikes

FUKUDOME BASE HIT!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

w00t!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kosuke single

"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 14, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mine works

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

formatting guide test

  • Bulleted list
  • Bulleted list

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOUBLE for D. Lee

runners 2nd and 3rd

Atta Boy D. lEE

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IBB To Aramis

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

awesome

keep walking Aram in the 1st inning!

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aaawww!

RJ is gonna make you pay!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make it hurt Reed

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

by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's a TWSS in here somewhere...

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

accepted

"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 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ARam batting .480 lifetime against Glavine

"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 14, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

didnt reed already it a GS this year?

"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 14, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arizona.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

But a single works for me!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 - 0 Reed Singles

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Suh wheat

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

w00t 1-0

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glavine only @ 18 pitches so far

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that is first time you've ever said something nice to 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 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really

You put unnecessary pressure on him

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can anyone think of a worse ump in MLB than C.B. Bucknor?

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

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Joe West.

But Bucknor is right up there.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angel Guzman?

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

by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You meant Angel Hernandez, I think.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto, OTOH...

… has never hit a grand slam.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Al's slummin it tonite!!

welcome

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

Will hang here for a little while.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well isn't this a rarity!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 - 0

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1

green light for soto?

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball four.

Walked in a run.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope Ball 4

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hitters count!!

"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 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it me or is bucknors outside corner a foot off the plate

"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 14, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fail

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if Al fails you....

I think thats a double fail hehehee

"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 14, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THAT...WAS...AWESOME

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope...

… he’s actually calling those outside pitches balls, unlike what Glavine got ten years ago.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavine needs to understand that

Its not 1998 Anymore, Theres no one swinging at that outside part of the plate tonight

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Drat.

DeRo should have taken that pitch.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on DeRo

that probably was ball 4

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, man. That's cold.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday says strike.

Inside of the first strike anyways

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only time "too close to take" count is with 2 strikes.

In hitter’s counts you can afford to be picky.

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavin @ 28 balls thrown from 66 feet away

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At this pace he'll be out of the game in the fourth inning.

Pitch count for Glavine likely to be limited to 85, said Len

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, this is his first game since early June, right?

I don’t even know if he’s gonna last that long…

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like the 2 runs

but we should have gotten more.

by salparadise23 on Aug 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so 19?

fuzzy math

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember earlier

in the season when we would fall behind early and have to play catch up? Sure feels good to be scoring early now.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If anyone should be dotted it's Escobar

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by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

flyout to rf, one out

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

strikeout swinging, two out

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

one more out and Lilly's ahead of his last start in Atlanta last year!

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Al

Its good to see you in the game threads.

Give me a chance to pick your brain a little heh

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Will try to hang in here for a while.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least that

annoying boy is not ther tonight.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fly to CF, inning over

7 pitches.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's get some more runs!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When was ATL this bad? Early 80's ?

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by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

late 80's...

… just before they started winning in ’91. Remember? They were the original “worst to first” team.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They made the playoffs in 1982.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right on the cusp

of when I started paying attention…

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you a

walking baseball encyclopedia?? i love the game…but you take it to another level, 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 14, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

If you think I am, you should talk to Mike. I ask HIM whenever I don’t know something.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Late 80's...

…but a lot of that is due to injury.

by Clutch16 on Aug 14, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody got a site to find out "blown leads"?

I’m having a difficult time

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean blown division leads?

Let’s not go there.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm being serious...

…not being sarcastic. No reason to +1 a comment I’m asking for help?

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK...

… understood. I just wasn’t sure what you were looking for.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im sorry

I took it not as a question but just as a comment…..

Sorry sir

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, no worries

I guess I thought this stat existed…not just blown saves, but as a gauge of bullpen quality. Because a bullpen can lose a lead, or have it become tied, and still get the win. Does this make sense?

Dan

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just blown games

Like when a team has a lead and fails to keep it.

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh.

I don’t know of any site that has that. You might try baseball-references Play Index tools.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavine walked Theriot

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glavine cracks me up

He’s so used to having a 21" wide plate, that he thinks he’s being squeezed when an outside pitch is actually called a ball.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homeplate umpire headset has earplugs

Bobby he can’t hear you

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by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly bunts through strike three.

one out.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is like throwback time for me

THESE are the Braves I remember from the 60s’ 70s and till about 1980. Not very good. Let’s see how the fans react over the next few years in Dixix.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 14, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who didn't see that coming?

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what's the deal with that??

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot picked off.

Bad baserunning play. He should never do that again.

There, gary varsho. Satisfied?

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I'll do that in the recap.

Think he’ll be satisfied then?

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I wouldn't.

It was silly to say it about Soriano, and it’s silly to say it about Theriot.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 14, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No sense of humor, then?

I guess I"m not surprised.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I laugh

at things that are funny.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like arguing semantics

in a baseball blog?

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then why didnt you laugh at that comment?

Because It was funny :)!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just wait for tomorrow morning's recap!!!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wait with baited breath

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oooooh you're such a tough guy

with that pusillanimous retort

/ gary

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, we need a sarcasm font here.

But 1000 BCB points for using “pusillanimous”, and another 1000 for spelling it right.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

this is what keeps me here

by Emelie on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet

looking for the BCB points store . . .

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY!!

I want to spend my points!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm.

Can I get some of those?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, Al

You’re not eligible to win.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sez who?

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which wasn't rigged!!!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

You can’t be related to any BCB administrators

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

Who’s setting these rules, anyway?

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me...I sorta "run" things around here.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

This is true. It’s the rules, you can’t change ’em.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm.

I better check into this.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry Al

“Employees of SBN, BCB, and its properties, sponsors and their immediate families are not eligible to win points”

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's four confirmations

This is definitely a rule of the BCB Points & Sweepstakes Eligibility Requirements, as defined in Section 184 Code B Subsection Q.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh.

I better go change the rules while I still can!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you implying here?

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling if this was Soriano...

…the masses would be up in arms about his lack of focus/drive/etc

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rammy used to get that too.

But since he is a god among men, that crap has stopped.

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano watches long fly out.

Theriot picked of/CS. Just another day in the life….

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no his range

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are all the blooper singles to right going to his head?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or maybe he's upset

at his failed attempt at a porn-stache.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look pretty good to me.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is scary.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no likey

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ITSA MARIO!

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way ahead of you.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavin @ 38...better inning for him

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That still won't get him past the 4th.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They've been doing a nice job

of waiting him out. And Bucknor isn’t giving Glavine the outside corner.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

While we were yakking about other stuff..

… the first two Braves in the 2nd were retired.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Francoeur singles with two out.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Al

Of all the games at Wrigley you’ve been too….

What was the worst and best promo item you got?

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The best was that guitar I won last year...

… the worst… hmm. Has to be all the keychains. I really don’t need any more keychains.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scratch off card.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rigged.

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

galvan u r so creative

that would be a decent topic for a fanpost

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, it would.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will post one after the game

Thanks

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what?

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, it would.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh.

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How did that one post twice?

Weird.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there goes the perfect game

AND the no-hitter

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really like Francoeur...and he's just bombed this year

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap.

Kotsay triples, Francoeur scores, 2-1.

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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there goes the shutout

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kotsay runs like he doesn't want to spill hot coffee

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by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly should plunk him in his next AB.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone on the Braves will wear one tonight

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

by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A hot coffee-stained jersey?

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Settle him down Geo

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

throw

glavine a strike please

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh.

He did.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-no hitter-

One season-162 heart attacks!

by cubswgnrocks on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THE OLE WALK THE PITCHER TO GET TO THE LEADOFF HITTER TRICK!!

I HAVEN’T SEEN THIS FOREVER!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It worked!

Escobar struck out, inning over.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Escobar

Major hack….. noun

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

by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Ted

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thank you

get some runs!!!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHOO-HOO!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah...

… I think Lilly was just a little wild.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Glavine's actually upset

he’s not getting his usual foot-off-the-corner call tonight.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I call it 3 bullets dodged.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly says to Escobar...

YOU’LL GET NOTHING AND YOU’LL LIKE IT!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

2 cute girls…

by astroview on Aug 14, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Amen.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavine @ 38, Theodore @ 33

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clay Aiken promo?

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

zekalman

that is not you, I hope.

by jbau on Aug 14, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUKU!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

-1

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1 on "FUKU!!!" - damn - rough crowd.

Alrighty then…

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it has

been discussed thoroughly here

"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 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I call him that at home

but not here or else you really get called on it.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome single...

he’s trying to win back his starting spot.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picked off

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He IS from Louisiana.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oooh, low blow

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell

13 SB 2 CS in a 1/4 season of ABs
28 SB 4 CS
18 SB 11 CS <—————————What is gong on here? Is he injured?

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he's lost a step

playing everyday. That could just be me though.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I thought he was the full-time starter beginning this year. Then I have no idea.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot started 127 games last season...

…and played in 148. A little low for a full-time starter, but it’s not like he’s getting worse at stealing bags as the season has worn on. He sucked eggs at stealing bases in April.

by cwyers on Aug 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he switched cleats.

Contacts?

Jocks?

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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny.

But I still dont get it. Pitchers pickoff moves are their pickoff moves. I mean did tey invent a new kind of move in the last year that Ryan hasnt seen?

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, though.

The other quick-and-dirty indicator of speed that I use (triples as a percentage of non-home run extra base hits) has actually gone up a tick this year. Doubles as a percentage of hits has gone way down, though. Ellifiknow.

by cwyers on Aug 14, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee single...

trying to win back his #3 hitter status.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One big can of expired ATL bullpen coming up

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

by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOHOOO 5-1

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 run HR for Rami!

5-1!!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I LOVE ARAMIS

Well, not in that way but wow! This guy is money.

by Kornchex on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love his money

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YO SOY ARAMIS!!!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what you get for not walking him again.Yesss!!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk this!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

W O W

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A-RAM! All day, every day!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damn right

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i called a aram HR

btw…
also geo…keep watching

"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 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, not everyone

has the connections you do ;-P

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehe;)

"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 14, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For the record

I called the ARam HR in the pregame thread

Clever signature line

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So did I!

And I’m calling for another!

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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta give credit

that was a nice throw by Chipper

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 14, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was

I thought for sure he’d be safe

by astroview on Aug 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

later badger

"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 14, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we will

One season-162 heart attacks!

by cubswgnrocks on Aug 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See ya bud

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bye bye

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Rammy watch it? Or did he run?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ran, I think.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He hopped.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hop-skotched.

Kind of funny actually.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double handspring layout

with a twist. Stuck the landing too!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally...somebody

stuck a landing.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now, not falling off a pommel horse

thats tough!

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

I like it

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

50 quick arm motions from the middle of the infield for the old guy on the raised hill to the guy squatting behind the white diamond-shaped dirt covered thingy

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

50 quick arm motions from the middle of the infield for the old guy on the raised hill to the guy squatting behind the white diamond-shaped dirt covered thingy

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You can say that again

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please put up a goose egg here for us Ted...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh - come on, Ted.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone here from 0 Canada

How is that medal count going?

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

by Employee22 on Aug 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS IS NOT GOOD

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Put the gun down

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why? we are up by 3

"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 14, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not as good as 10-2

but pretty good at this point

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL - fu

(kidding)

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, no

You’re alright malice. I’m just pretty sure you’re never sober.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 14, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't matter, its not like we are stopping at 5 runs

"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 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When did Lilly and Marquis trade bodies?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Annnnnnnnnnnnddd..... OUCH

(and I agree)

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-2 the score

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More runs please!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OT: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO HARRY POTTER MOVIE MOVED FROM NOVEMBER 2008 TIL JULY 2009

THIS IS HORRIBLE!!

I grieve all night.

http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/14/breaking-harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-moved-to-next/

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Overflow is...

Here.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THREE OUTS!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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