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
Here until 5:00 pacific! Enjoy me while you got me!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:03 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
gross
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:08 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
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
in and out all night according to Olympics
by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 6:07 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
we've talked about this, I think
1995. I’m the oldster.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:34 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
here and cheering on the cubbies
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 14, 2008 6:16 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
Completely OT: I can't stop watching this for some reason. Help me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up 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
wow. and... thanks!
this is great stuff
by Emelie on Aug 14, 2008 6:16 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
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
If they have night-sticks and are wearing fishnet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if they have fishsticks and are wearing night net?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there malt vinegar for the fishsticks?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:40 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
I've always liked that
Not just tonight
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:22 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
here's what i can't stop watching
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:11 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
It's not working
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 6:13 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
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
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
lee doubles, 2nd and 3rd 1 out for Aram
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A-RAM! A-RAM! A-RAM!
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up 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
Geeze, I didnt realize RJ was hitting .300!
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:18 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
2-0, reed looking for a fastball in his wheelhouse
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:19 PM CDT 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
and the cubbies already have a run....
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geo swings from the heels on the first pitch
Trying to hit one for Maddie
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:20 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
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
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
runs from walks. hey, i'll take 'em....
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 14, 2008 6:22 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
and glavine still can't hit it?
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:23 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
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
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.
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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get the result of THIS game 3 to be different!
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by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rewound and watched again
It was a strike
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday says strike.
Inside of the first strike anyways
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But 3-1 you still take one that close
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1 is a hitter's count
Too close to take.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 14, 2008 6:27 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.
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pitch was too close to take
Hindsight is wonderful, isn’t it?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 14, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defensive much?
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only when confronted
by a very odd statement.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 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
lets see, if we get 2 runs per inning then we'll be at 18 at the end. works for me...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan 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
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 ?
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 6:29 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
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by preachermancubsfan 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
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
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
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
Uncle Teddy's never gonna move into the 8 hole if he cant even bunt!
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up 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
Fonzie should have made it to 2nd on that fly ball! Lazy bum.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs 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
You forgot to throw an "or else" on there
by Clutch16 on Aug 14, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'll do that in the recap.
Think he’ll be satisfied then?
"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 think he'll laugh
He should, right?
by Shanghai Badger 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
No, Al, that's not right -- you weren't paying attention
He BETTER never do that again
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean, "He had better never do that again"
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wait for tomorrow morning's recap!!!
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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
sweet
looking for the BCB points store . . .
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by joeschmitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
EXACTLY!!
I want to spend my points!!
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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you can redeem them for sweepstakes entries
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.
Can I get some of those?
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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?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 14, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be as rigged as that guitar giveaway...
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 6:45 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
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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Who’s setting these rules, anyway?
"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
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.
"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
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.
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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 6:52 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
Be nice to Theriot...he didn't mean to get picked off...again...for the second game in a row.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:36 PM CDT 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.
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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
Theriot will make up for it with his glove and arm in the bottom of this inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up 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
Seriously. What happened to Theriot? He once had a great SB/CS ratio. Now he sucks
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all the weight he's put on to increase his power....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are all the blooper singles to right going to his head?
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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
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.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
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.
"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
how'd you win a guitar and do you play?
by Emelie on Aug 14, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scratch off card.
"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
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
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
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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

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