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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Braves, Thursday 8/14, 6:10 CT

Who will be tonight's hero?

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I wasnt in the last Thread

So what happend to A-Ram

A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou

by NIUcubbie on Aug 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

also first

A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou

by NIUcubbie on Aug 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can say that again

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no

His legs were finally looking healthy.

I just got home. What caused it?

I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not Sori

Ramirez

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

but Ramy’s legs have always been an issue fr him.

I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sliding into home plate

"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 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I called the ARam HR and

the Lilly HBP

Clever signature line

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!!!!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gamecast sucks!

They still have Tavarez at the plate. What’s going on?

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was cool - wait until THEN to throw at him.

And even then – NOT AT HIS HEAD.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sooooo subtle!!!!

;p

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not surprised about Ted

I’m pretty sure he wasn’t throwing at the guy…I mean, it’s not like he was pinpoint accurate throughout his start

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not so sure about that...

Lilly has a good poker face. He’s hit people before.

I heart the riot. (www.riotshirts.com)

by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lilly walking to the dish with a strut

was PRICELESS!!

"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 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so it was on purpose?

Dave Otto mentioned that it could be and that he did it in the ribs as opposed to the head

"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 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it it was

he missed the ribs.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know the Braves are such cry babies

that Boobie Cocks will order his pitcher to plunk another Cub in the 9th inning. I have no doubt. The man has no class.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i think they are going to

throw at us

"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 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any guesses who?

I say Theriot if they get 2 outs so it doesnt’ cause damage…

by ak123 on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MY GOD

Did benches really empty? I turned off audio???

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No punches thrown

lots of milling about, and harrumphing

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for clarification everyone

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I didn't get a harrumph out of that guy."

“Give the governor a harumph!”
“Harrumph!”
“You watch your ass.”

by Clutch16 on Aug 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, I give up.

Where is that from?

by santo4hof on Aug 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blazing Saddles

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blazing Saddles

Mel Brooks’ finest hour and a half.

by Clutch16 on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a virtual tie

with Young Frankenstein

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

those would be

Technical harrumphs!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You gotta wonder how many times these teams have fought...

being the two oldest franchises in American sports…

by WartburgCub on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember...

Last year with Lilly and Renteria? Benches cleared on that one and then poor Fonty got a forearm shiver to the head.

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I remember, that looked painful.

Did you notice Escobar staring into the dugout? It was so funny because he’s so goofy looking!

by WartburgCub on Aug 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's an ass

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hes an ass....

wow, cursing feels weirrd

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 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 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woah

we wouldn’t want you to lose your game predicting gift, now. ;)

by jbau on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FWIW

ass is in the bible….out of context though, 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 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you could call him a donkey

"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 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

escobar....

what a donkey

"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 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aram bruise

Did they say that makes him day to day?

by ak123 on Aug 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pelvic bruises

HURT

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep exactly

"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 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF

Is happenening? Gamedays stuck atm

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go US.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they just showed it on tv

the guy is an ass

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i say, hit him again ;)

I heart the riot. (www.riotshirts.com)

by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone should inform escobar

that he isn’t worth the effort

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His teammates will let him know...

Listen buddy, better you then Chipper or another superstar.

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Aug 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wanna see...

fontenot charge the mound!!! 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 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no punches were thrown

"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 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday needs a feature

where a bunch of dots come off the side of the screen to show benches emptying

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday actually says A-Ram left the game with an 'injured leg'

Yet it looked like he landed right on his hip. Anyone have any more recent update?

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's his

pelvic bone on the left side. It’s bruised he’ll be ok

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the Braves need to realize

That they are completely insignificant at this point and STOP being douches. We have A LOT more to lose than their crappy team does.

And Bobby Cox is old and cranky.

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 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1945 is last time Cubs won 8 road games in a row

"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 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"And they're gonna bring in the Duke

The Duke led the American League this year in saves, ERA, and hit batsmen…this guy threw at his kid at a father-son game"

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1st open

will The riot get plunked?

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

hit run in…

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Buddy

10-4

I heart the riot. (www.riotshirts.com)

by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

10-4!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

10 to 4 CUBS!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You think they'll throw at Sori here?

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Aug 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly out

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ward

in, guess Lilly won’t get thrown at …lol

by Manny Trillo on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braves are feeling like a pathetic team right now. Cubs score again.

1stg and 3rd. No one out.

 I think someone else is going to get plunked this game.

 Ward will bat for Lily.

by zevkalman on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I remember feeling this way regularly in 2006

I really like bein on the other end

"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 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if this were a fight

they’d have stopped it…

and escobar would lose his license

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

11 to 4 CUBS!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats what I was thinking

Especially now after he drilled that foul ball

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What was the email address?

They mentioned on CSN?

And what info do you email?

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GAME DAY IS STUCK!! JFPQ489HG489H8Q3PHHQ34P!!!

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 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

She's happy

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Girl Next Door

Is the greatest movie of all time

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 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I;'ve never seen that movie

"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 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you like porn movies, Elisha Cuthbert, and American-Pie-like humor, you'll LOVE IT

I think it’s completely underrated

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a porn fan at all....

but did enjoy american pie

"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 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great googly moogly

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SSS

Season Series Sweep is what you are implying?

…assuming we hold on (Karma & Howry in the pen)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gamecast

Still has it 9-4 and Soto walked in top of 7th?

by mlern on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's great

isn’t it? (note sarcasm)

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're "almost" caught up - lol

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

umps 1, tho

they may rally late

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice to see

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DOME

Not Fuku, not FDOME, DOME

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 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he walks

please carry this over the Fla

by miamicanes on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

best part

is that we’re totally driving up our run differential at these guys’ expense.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate the Braves

I think it goes:

Brewers
Sox
Mets
Cards
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 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow - Gameday caught up

Nice job!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry is up in the pen

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's been alright lately

keep it up!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"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 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This volleyball game is epic

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes it is

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so are his knocks

even if they’re foul or outs. He’s getting CONTACT again, and that’s good to see.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fook's always had the patience

to get the walk…what we need are the base knocks. Today has been a positive sign.

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't wanna leave

Atlanta. Can we please stay here for another couple of games?

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

We have just traded Bob Howry for 3 more games with 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 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he got a bruise...an owwie

day to day most likely

"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 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

slid into home

and bruised his hip

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

id prefer at home

against an al team

"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 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the Braves

are really falling apart.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nothing I can do

the Cubs are really kicking our ass…

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or

nothing i can do
escobar is a punk

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's not meatloaf

that’s Bonnie Tyler

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not truly a Meatloaf song

But I think it was written by Jim Steinman, who is Meatloaf’s long-time collaborator.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

our neighbor lady

looks like Meatloaf

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah..kind of scary

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meatloaf and Ann Ramsey from 'Throw Momma from the Train'

Separated at birth?

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep they all three look alike

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why so serious?

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 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like a homer 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 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I would not normally say this

… but The BCB Story post is not worth reading

(now I’m sure y’all will go read it)

by Seismic Stallion on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you're right.

it’s not.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how he posted...

…. after Al left for the night.

That has ‘CLASSY’ written all over it! (BCB stills needs sarcasm tect)

by Seismic Stallion on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

it gets my craptastic stamp of disapproval. Maybe I should trade mark that.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Their shit is

getting old. Jealousy is all it is.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and now

the post is deleted anyway.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA

I was just finishing posting over there and it got burned.

Love it.

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 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too and it told

me to post later.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wheels falling off the ATL

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Olympics

Anyone watching the Olympics?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Aug 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Women's Volleyball on,

US won the first set, playing the second now

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

raises hand

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sue & I are are the unofficial official BCB Olympic sponsors

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehe

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I am of the synch. diving sponsor

"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 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Approved

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I even got one of my friends who isnt an Olympic fan into watching the other night

I got email from her telling me just how neat she thought it was.

"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 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, maybe

we could try it in 2012. What do yo think? :D

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah :)

"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 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sue, you're in charge of remembering this in 4 years!

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

umm sure

"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 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHA yeah right.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT any idea what time michael phelps will be on?

"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 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

9:45

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ET or CT?

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Central

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks.

trying to follow on the east coast feed of NBC via DirecTV. Otherwise I wouldn’t watch any of the Olympics. It is on too late out here!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He just raced a semi-final

And came in second…so I’d assume it’s gonna be another hour or so

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm ADHDing right now

Trying to watch Olymics, listen to WGN radio, post on BCB, and drink PBR. I might be wrong…

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, this is an interesting game.

I wish I hadn’t left Atlanta last night. This is the best game of the series.

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

actually,

my mind is wandering. most of our games have had far more tension.

yeah, i know. twss

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

central time?

"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 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

doh... your also in 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 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey its bootown

of course central

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by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as soon as I hit enter....

I realized it was you who posted it. thus realizing you wont be posting in ET.

"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 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

east coast bias here. There is a world outside of Noo Yawk and Bahston. (Hint, hint ESPN)

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by mondello58 on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you live an hour or so prolly from 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 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im totally sick of the Red Sox

I only get ESPN or FOX games and they feature every freakin’ night.
Done to death…I’d like to watch anyone but them for the rest of the year

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by Aussie Cub on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is an interesting move by the Cubs...

…Howry has just been traded to the Braves for 3 more games with them, yet they are putting him in to throw against his new team! Very strange!

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what?

have I missed something?

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, ok...

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, yes you have drew

Go back to bed

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

snerk

huh? what??? okay…

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone asked if we could play more games with the Braves

And I said we traded Howry for 3 more games with them

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah yes...

it makes sense now.
stupid Howry

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

free iq points to all nascar fans

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Olympics for me

A new episode of ‘Burn Notice’, however…I’m all up for that

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wait! he's got a goatee!

it’s the EVIL BOB HOWRY!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Chekov

…your agonizer, please

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

getting a lil closer

"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 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh, jeez

the Evil Bob Howry SUCKS!

:P

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

11-7

After 3 run bomb by Frenchy

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I HATE BOB HOWRY I HATE BOB HOWRY I HATE BOB HOWRY

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don't hold back

what do you really think?

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've tried to like him

but I can’t.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I laugh at the 2 dopes

behind home plate waving both arms like they are guiding in a 747 at O’hare.

"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 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And BP Howry strikes again

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry Served that up big time

"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 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

do we or do we not

have anyone else in the bullpen?

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Aug 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow Bob Howry really wants to make us sweat

Is it too late for a DFA?

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by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

frick

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Aug 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

um, we don't want him either

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, Lou

You can collect your alleged reliever now

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Howry wasn't in the Lou doghouse yet

This outing sure as hell will get him there. My goodness does he suck

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by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my god

howry is absolutely horrible

ZAMBRANO!

by KChiCubs on Aug 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howrys still in there

Does he blackmail on Lou?

"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 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe he does

"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 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently Bob Howry's

evil twin Bad Howry has Bob tied up in a truck somewhere

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by love the ivy on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, i tried to not give up on howry...

he isnt making it easy

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know...

Just because Woody is now cleared to be the closer again doesn’t mean that you need to put us in a save situation!

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

when Howry retires I can see him becoming the official

Home Run Derby pitcher.

Focus Howry and get out of this inning!!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Buh bye Howry

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by love the ivy on Aug 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Marmol.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok well there is at least another out

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by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We used our bullpen for 7-8 innings yesterday

And are now trying to save Marshall and Spellcheck for Saturday’s spot start?

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the pen

will be back in shape for then.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think because

if Lilly had any control problems and came too close to a Brave hitter, he was gonna get tossed, and Lou would get tossed with him.

Just no reason to chance it.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GEEEE WHIIZZZ!!!

"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 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you could throw a dart in that dugout

and find a better pitcher than Howry

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how manny hits for manny

vs. milwaukee’s 3-4-5 starters this weekend?

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll set the over under

at 9. Three hits per game.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Lou gonna make Marmol get 4 outs here?

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by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd have him come back out

for the 8th, if that’s what you mean.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the pity is you go from a blow-out to

using Marmol for 4 outs. How many times has Howry done this to the bullpen in blow-out games?

This is the stuff that can really start to add up in late September and October. Ugh.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

24 years

since someone hit for the cycle against the cubs.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was no cycle...

look at the play Fontenot made. That should have been an error. At least make the guy earn his single.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K!!!

MARMOLADE!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job Marmol!

Thats what a good reliever does Howry

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by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did that fanpost seriously just get deleted by Al?

Come on. The guy was just expressing his opinion, and I think it had some merit to it. BCB was awesome even a year ago, but it really has devolved to the point where often times you can’t even be in disagreement with anything, or all the attack posters will jump on you. I really wish this place could be what it used to be. Whatever though, I don’t want to be banned, so I’ll stop there.

by sackings108 on Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what post are you talking about....

or will you get sacked for mentioning it?

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by tapdeer on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's

already been deleted. A bunch of trash about how great this site used to be.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perkins, an old-timer

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what did the post say?

and by whom?

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's like all the

recent ones by former posters who love to slam Al and call him names.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The last paragraph seemed inflammatory, I'll admit that.

But the rest had merit, and I thought it ought to at least be discussed.

by sackings108 on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"seemed"?!?! Try WAS

Seriously! I believe in freedom of speech but THAT was un-called for.

by Seismic Stallion on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

the guy was slandering Al.

And I disagree with Al all the time; but I still hold him with respect, and I think Al respects me.

HOW you discourse is as important as the discourse itself. Blue-Mike has yet to recognize this.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with you drew, and Al has often let me argue without attacking me.

But the point about many posters attacking anyone who disagrees is true, and it really is frustrating.

by sackings108 on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you're talking about Blue Mike

HOW he talks has more effect than WHAT he says.

I used to be that guy. I learned that you get listened to when you don’t treat everyone as if they’re a stupid turd.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't remember you being inappropriate, drew, FWIW

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not here.

but I could point you to email lists from 2001, 2002 where I really was that much of an a-hole. And worse.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew you weren't perfect...

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...I never saw it....

While I “may” have agreed with the theme of the message, it sounds like the chap chose an extremely poor way of verbalizing it. I have made comments to that point, but they have been more measured.

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by tapdeer on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

Just because something is typed nicely doesn’t mean that it is civil. Al may at times be biased, but this is his blog. He can do with it what he would like and I think that he is way more fair and tolerant than I would be with half the crap that sometimes goes on here.

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by love the ivy on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True enough...

he puts in the work, we get to reap the benefits. Just keep the slander out says I.

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by tapdeer on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was completely inappropriate. And this is what I wrote before it got deleted in response:

Perkins you and I joined BCB around the same time and I remember you quite well. I guess I don’t see the reason for the hate.

And the only discussion that is “censored” here, if that’s what you want to call it, is that which is NOT acceptable in any sort of public setting, that is, inappropriate name-calling, swearing, or general bad behavior. This is how all civil discussions are run. I’d be interested to see how BCB is the “laughing stock” of the Cubs’ online community. Please cite other blogs that have been referenced on ESPN.com, SI.com, and The New York Times.com.

I’m not sure what a “Baker’s Fuck” is, or who votes on “Biggest Douche in the Universe”, but if you so wish to bring proper discussion to this community, you’re surely not going about it the right way.

Dan

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty much, I said

"If you don’t like it here, don’t post. This isn’t America, Love it or Leave It — it’s a freakin Cubs website. There are DOZENS. Go to one of those if you don’t like this one.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well said

but I doubt it would have made a difference. That group seems to get such a kick out of coming on here posting fanposts making fun of not only Al but some of us posters.t’s just jealousy on their part.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a question for you sue

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was completely inappropriate. And this is what I wrote before it got deleted in response:

Perkins you and I joined BCB around the same time and I remember you quite well. I guess I don’t see the reason for the hate.

And the only discussion that is “censored” here, if that’s what you want to call it, is that which is NOT acceptable in any sort of public setting, that is, inappropriate name-calling, swearing, or general bad behavior. This is how all civil discussions are run. I’d be interested to see how BCB is the “laughing stock” of the Cubs’ online community. Please cite other blogs that have been referenced on ESPN.com, SI.com, and The New York Times.com.

I’m not sure what a “Baker’s Fuck” is, or who votes on “Biggest Douche in the Universe”, but if you so wish to bring proper discussion to this community, you’re surely not going about it the right way.

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 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its because there are so many trolls

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think with a popular blog this crap is gonna happen...I agree

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes...

i mean…i dont mind somelike say drewish being negative when we are down by 7 or 8, because he posts all the time…

it is the poeple that crawl out of the woodwork to post ONLY when we are down by alot

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whenever we're down by 7-8

I think of Colorado.

And then I feel better. :D

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I don't do that, I'm not that guy.

I’ve been a member of this blog for a couple of years, and a consistent poster. And I’ve been called a troll before, simply because I don’t love Ryan Theriot. Half the time, if you disagree you’re branded a troll.

by sackings108 on Aug 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, I think that's a blanket statement

Lots of people don’t like Riot’s singles-to-right-field and his horrible arm, but lots of fans do. And I am on the game threads quite a bit…and I don’t see the word “troll” be thrown out that much, sans for a few Brewers/Sox fans. I really don’t see it.

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by dtpollitt on Aug 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, when we signed the agreement to be a member...

AL asks if we would be embarrasses to say this in front of real people…

and whether your real, or in a blog, someone can be annoying

"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 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY

They come out of the woodwork just to (1) bitch about the team when we are down or (2) bitch about Al for whatever reason. They aren’t regulars.

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 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you're a regular.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea why I'm posting this, but I want to

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 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not civil discussion.

That can happen without any animosity or name-calling or attitudes. But when that doesn’t happen, problems arise, and I’m more than comfortable with such comments/posters/threads getting deleted for inappropriate behavior and discourse.

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 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan, I agree with you to a certain extent.

But just a few days ago I voiced my opinion that Lance Berkman was better than Derrek Lee, without any animosity or name calling. The only responses I got were baseless attacks, about how I’m not a real cub fan because of it. It really is ridiculous.

by sackings108 on Aug 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

been there...

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Aug 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

I guess I don’t remember that.

But that’s not a problem with Al, right? That seems like a natural response to posting that on a die-hard Cubs’ fan blog, right?

And I agree, of course, Berkman is playing out of his mind.

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 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, It isn't a problem with Al.

My problem is with the people who act as if they are Al’s police, and jump on anyone who disagrees.

by sackings108 on Aug 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If there are no disagreements, then this site can become boring...

Again, things should be discussed appropriately. They can be heated, sure, but they should still be carried out in a way that you could have the arguement in front of your mother. However, I have seen some name calling (perhaps not as inflammatory as the ghost post) used by the always positive crowd. That goes unnoticed…

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Aug 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fastball strike strike 1

fastball strike strike 2

nasty slider for the end of seven

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

needs three pitches to dispatch Johnson..nice!

by Manny Trillo on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The jackal

3 pitch K

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos--three pitches and done

Bob—three runs and done

A noticeable difference

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sue you there?

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 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm here

just reading all the posts about that fanpost.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's your thoughts on all these diaries bitching about Al and this horses-patoot of a website?

You’re an old-timer, I’d be interested on your take.

I’ve been here since year one, but not like 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 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not Sue

but I have been here since the beginning. I say it is petty jealousy.

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I think too...and immaturity

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 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

amen

their game threads are about a third of the size of ours, and they’re filled with profanity and hatred.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's they?

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 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They make fun of this place

because they are jealous. They thought when they left that their new place would be more popular. Funny thing is, this blog got more popular after that.

by LT on Aug 14, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I honestly have no idea what the "new place" 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 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmolized

nice

""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone

by kentmeister on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

where do trolls do when the Cubs are winning?

"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 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

espn

to watch the red sawks

by tim815 on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad News....Howry seems to just be done....

Good News….Marmol seems back on track at the right time. Now, who can they use during garbage time without the fear of every blowout becoming a game again?

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lieber

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is he even activated?

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Aug 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's on

rehab in Peoria, isn’t he?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets score some more runs

Just in case Howry is somehow allowed re-entry into the game

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

do you think the Cub bats live in fear of Howry?

maybe that is why Lou leaves him on the team. He is motivation for the offense. :-)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou IS SMART!!

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 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm excited about the women's gymnastics tonight...goooo Shawn Johnson!

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 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any overflow 3 tonight?

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL that came back 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 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JUMP

HERE

(same window)

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 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

isnt it 9 pm that the thread goes 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 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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