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

Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves, Aug 14, 2008 6:10 PM CDT



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Chicago Cubs
@ Atlanta Braves

Thursday, Aug 14, 2008, 6:10 PM CDT
Turner Field

Ted Lilly vs Tom Glavine

Clear. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 85.

Complete Coverage >


With a lefthander going tonight, this would be a good day to again rest some of the regulars and get hot hitters like Reed Johnson some more playing time. A sweep of this series would be REAL sweet.

Jayson Stark has an interesting take on the Manny Ramirez deal. And there's also an interesting take on Dusty Baker's troubles with the Reds in that link, with Baker apparently blaming everyone but himself for the Reds' bad record.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
T. Lilly
Cubs
vs. Tom Glavine
T. Glavine
Braves
11-6 W-L 2-3
4.26 ERA 4.85
133 SO 34
52 BB 33
26 HR 9
vs. Atl -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Ted Lilly 11-6 25 25 0 0 0 0 148.0 146 73 70 26 52 133 4.26 1.34


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Tom Glavine 2-3 12 12 0 0 0 0 59.1 60 33 32 9 33 34 4.85 1.57

The last time we saw Tom Glavine, he was trudging off the field at Wrigley Field on June 10 with an elbow strain which has kept him on the DL ever since. The Cubs hit him pretty hard that day, too. Today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution says that today's start is an "audition" of sorts:

The next six weeks could determine whether Tom Glavine hangs up his spikes at the end of the season, or keeps pitching and tries to script a more satisfying ending to his career.

The 42-year-old Braves left-hander will come off the disabled list to start tonight's series finale against Chicago, his first major league game since leaving a June 10 start at the Cubs with elbow pain.

"I guess I'm auditioning for myself and for the people upstairs," Glavine said, referring to Braves officials.

Here's hoping the Cubs send him to a comfortable retirement. Glavine is 15-14, 3.72 in 36 career starts vs. the Cubs, but since 2006 that mark is 1-3, 6.08. Aramis Ramirez is .480/.576/.920 vs. Glavine lifetime (12-for-25, 2 doubles, 3 HR). Jim Edmonds is 4-for-21 vs. Glavine, so I'd expect him to sit tonight.

Ted Lilly was the starter and winner in that June 10 game, allowing four hits and three runs and striking out eight in 6.2 innings. From that day through his last start, 12 outings, Lilly is 6-1, 3.33. Players currently on the Atlanta roster are 11-for-49 (.224) with 1 HR (by Greg Norton) against Lilly.

Today's game is on CSN and Peachtree TV and on EI. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday

Baseball-reference.com game preview

Once again, a reminder that you can find the overflow comment threads, including the first pitch thread, on the right sidebar of both the front page and any interior page in the box headed "RECENT STORIES IN GAME THREADS". Today's first pitch thread posts at 6 pm CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 7 pm, 8 pm and 8:45 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Its not Dusty

Its the toothpick’s fault.

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Starks artical

says that Dusty Baker overused a pitcher and it might have lead to arm troubles. I for one am shocked, how long has this been going on?

"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"

by MerlinDog on Aug 14, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don't say?

Man he’s got 3 of the best prospects the Reds have seen (Volquez, Cueto, Bailey) And while Cueto dropped off and Bailey never really got started — Hes ruining Volquez

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And apparently ruined Harang.

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His comments sound

remarkably like the “have to have the horses” or whatever comment he made while he was here.

Dusty is just a horrible manager. He’ll be fired either after this year or early next year and he’ll be back on ESPN and that’s where he’ll stay.

by ScottT on Aug 14, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems like ESPN is where

Washed up Mangers and Players go to die.

John Kruk
Dusty
Buck
Eric Young
Steve Phillips

Hell even Steve Stone was on the 4 letter network for a 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 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sort of

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no nearly a box of toothpicks on the floor

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Aug 14, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many is that?

[after Ray spills a box of toothpicks on the floor]
Raymond: 82, 82, 82.
Charlie: 82 what?
Raymond: Toothpicks.
Charlie: There’s a lot more than 82 toothpicks, Ray.
Raymond: 246 total.
Charlie: How many?
Sally Dibbs: 250.
Charlie: Pretty close.
Sally Dibbs: There’s four left in the box.

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

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

first saying 1st you mean

today

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Aug 14, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I even waited dude.

I don’t get the kick out of the 1st thing that some do, not that there is anything wrong with it.

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

she has her broom ready

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Aug 14, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Little premature guys!!

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 56 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hate when that happens :D

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 to Sue

-100 to brooms and flags appearing early.

I guess I might as well run to Vegas and put money on the Braves now. But maybe that could reverse the bad karma as I never win bets in Vegas.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Sue thats why youre the best poster ever

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:32 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 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brother in attendance

says Braves have a shot if the ump calls strikes 2 feet off the plate…..

I say the Cubs give the Braves bullpen a workout early and often…..also I recall that Lilly was tossed in this field for headhunting last year

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Aug 14, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heres to seeing Bill Murray later tonight!

Go Cubs.

AJC is saying that Glavine is on an 85 pitch count. Hopefully we can do what we’ve done the last few days and get that up quickly.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I think we can knock him around a bit…

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's not in the air show until tomorrow

just kidding… although he is skydiving into Chicago tomorrow

by Emelie on Aug 14, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Afternoon all!!

How goes 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 56 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Galvan

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey Sue

how are you today?

"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 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ready for some baseball

with some USA gold medal wins afterwards. And you?

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getting ready for the Cubbies

"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 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Women's individuals tonight...and PHELPS!!

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 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pumped

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

he was dead.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atlanta didnt think so

After such a wonder last season in New York.

"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 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavine, Maddux and Smoltz

All 3 may be done after this year. It would be great to see all three head into the HOF at the same time.

Maddux and Glavine should be locks for first ballot but Smoltz may take a second or third. A lot depends on who else might be there at the same time. Maybe Kent. I’m assuming Johnson and Griffey return next year. Johnson seems a lock to return if he falls short of the 300 wins.

I’m hoping for a Cubs 1-0 win with a good outing for Glavine. I’ve always liked him. I’d hate to see him go out completely washed up.

by rlpete on Aug 14, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Smoltz is in.

He’s got over 3000 strikeouts, would have had 50 more wins if he hadn’t gone to the bullpen those four years — and oh yes, he had 154 saves while he was there and is the co-holder of the NL single season record with 55.

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree he's in

Just not sure he would be first ballot. However, if he is on there with Maddux and Glavine how could anyone not vote for all three.

by rlpete on Aug 14, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would depend on who else

Is on the ballot whether or not Smoltz is a first ballot hall of famer

"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 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Smoltz is done after this year

I’m thinking his first ballot would include Maddux, Glavine, Kent, Thomas, Schilling, maybe Hoffman. I expect Griffey, Johnson and Pedro to return but if one of them don’t return, the ballot is getting a bit full.

by rlpete on Aug 14, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus you will very likely have the carryovers from the prior year

Some guys named Bonds, Clemens and Sosa who may not get in in their first year. It will be interesting.

by rlpete on Aug 14, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's not better than Joe Morgan though.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is?

Maybe Babe Ruth but that might be close.

by rlpete on Aug 14, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one is better then Lord Master Joe Morgan

"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 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

I love Smotlz. I wish he would have been a Cub

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crew update; looks like Milwaukee's winning streak may break today

Down 3-1 in the top of the 8th.

Peavy out dueled Sheets.

Would be great if they go 8-1 and gain a half a game on the Cubs.

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 14, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cool

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers down

3-1 in the eighth….. Love the days when we’ve already one the series. Here’s to a sweep.

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 14, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man its been a long day

one = won

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 14, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ready for

a sweep tonight? I know I am.

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And they get worse with every loss

"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 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eerie!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

spooky!!!!

"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 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After last night they were on pace for 99.

And according to BP, their 3rd order win total is 98. So small, but possible, I’d say.

by sackings108 on Aug 14, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We would have to go 27-15 to reach 100 wins. I think that is very doable, but I’d rather get 11 postseason wins then 100 regular season wins. Actually I rather get both.

"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"

by MerlinDog on Aug 14, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

11 Wins in October is the only thing that matters to me at this point

I dont care if the Cubs get 100 wins or get 90 or whatever. Just get into the playoffs, and get 11 wins

"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 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1

I do believe

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 14, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Sorry bout that, listening while trying to reconcile…

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Umps

took the Suds run away on a technical balk when Fielder tried to eat the home-play umpire’s mask.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

terrible

"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 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, but whaddya gonna do?

the players MUST learn to fear the Umpires. The game’s all about the Umps. Simple as that.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 4:59 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 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its a little

Crunchy, buts that the fiber.

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-2

Let Mike Cameron go.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 14, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it..

I’l go, I’ll go, I’ll go, I’ll go…..shit!

*Synth intro to "Jump"*

by SouthsideCub on Aug 14, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is SO CHOICE!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you have the means

I highly recommend picking one up.

*Synth intro to "Jump"*

by SouthsideCub on Aug 14, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavine is simple.

Don’t swing at the changeup. Wait on the fastball. Pray for an ump that doesn’t give him the extra three inches down and away off the plate.

If all this is achieved, sit back, wait for your turn to circle the bases.

*Synth intro to "Jump"*

by SouthsideCub on Aug 14, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i hope gagne bats

by drodd on Aug 14, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game Over

fathers win!!!

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Aug 14, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OVER

3-2 Pads WIN

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

W!

\/\/

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woohoo

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn internet broke at work today but

BREWERS LOSE!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FINAL

Padres 3 Brewers 2

"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 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

After an 8 game win streak

The Brewers are right where they where two weeks ago on August 1st:

4 games back

Beautiful!

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 14, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That has to be frustrating as hell

I remember in 04 when the Cardinals kept winning and no matter what we did we would never gain any ground.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 14, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well

Poor Beers

"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 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember Ron Santo saying...

… after ‘69 or maybe during the collapse.. "When you’re 8 games in front it feels like 8 inches. When you’re 8 games behind it feels like 8 miles."

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

And please don't make a TWSS out of that!

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Thats pretty deep.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

:D

"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 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Only took two posts!

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's awesome.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 14, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: my BCB shirt has arrived

Got it out of the mailbox as the Brewers were in the top of the 9th

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wore mine today. :)

"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 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool!

Thanks again for buying them. I have sent over $700 to Project 3000 on behalf of BCB.

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow! I glad our little project is doing some good!

That’s like 2 haircuts for John Edwards!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Al I was reading

Some of your comments about your feelings in 1969 with the Cubs and there winning and great start.

This may sound like a silly question but: Are you starting to get the same feelings you had for the Cubs now as you had in 1969?

I mean obviously you see the games live and in person, but I wanted to know… What is the feeling about 2008 that was or wasnt around in 1969,1984,89, 98, 03?

"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 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's hard to compare...

… because I was a seventh-grader then and looking at it through a kid’s eyes, never having gone through baseball heartbreak.

Now, having suffered the losses as you mention through the years, I’m a bit more wary of letting it all go and just saying, “YESTHISISITATLAST!!!”

But this year, we have seen the Cubs do things they have NEVER done, or not done in decades. It DOES feel different. But for now, I’m just enjoying the ride. Let’s hope it lasts another 2 1/2 months.

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats kind of the same way I feel now also

Just enjoy the ride, but Its getting to the point for me anyway…. That when the Cubs game is on, NOTHING else matters.

Heh.

Like last night for Example I had tckets to the White Sox game, and I was really upset I missed both games yesterday 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 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto!

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

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 14, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hence me asking what she's wearing "right now".

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I honestly dont know how to respond to that.

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 14, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Find mirror...

stand in front of it…

describe what you see in 70 words or less.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I NEED PIX!!!!!!!

:D

"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 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

madison is pic worthy i deem. :-P

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well whats wrong with wanting more?

Madison AND HBCG a guy can dream cant he?

"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 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang.

People get aware that you’re that open-minded, we’ll all love you!

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Well someone in this group needs to be the open minded one. :-)

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES PLEASE

lol

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

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

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 14, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whats that supposed to mean?

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 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im always a fan of the "Tea Cups" picture

Im just saying

"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 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or you could

just use your vivid imagination. ;-)

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or I could ruin the fantasy and tell them what I am actually wearing

gym shorts and a black tshirt.

"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 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but now...

you’ve given more logs to the fire….

by tootle on Aug 14, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

"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 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not necessarily

What if it’s Edmonds-style?

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woo shorts?

flashin some leg, eh? LMAO

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I mean since your

going to do that then, Ill have say….

Yes Please and Thank you :)

"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 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

plus even in gym clothes

you guys simply arent worthy 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 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That settles it then...

take off the gym clothes.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goodnight everyone.

Gotta go do a business dinner tonight. I’ll be listening and following the game. GO CUBS GO!! GET THE SWEEP.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 14, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really, really, really want this victory.

We need all the momentum we can going into FLA. Nothing good seems to happen there (for the Cubs).

Everyone who hates that place raise your hand…

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me!

And I was there for the NLCS games, too. Ugh. Awful place. And the Cubs won two of three in the 2003 NLCS there.

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate it to

I was there for 2 NLCS games, and an expo-marlins game the year before. I have been to 18 parks, and it still is my second least favorite park, after Shea stadium

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was quick
cst_cubs Swift justice: Atlanta’s Bueno suspended 3 games by MLB for throwing at Sori’s head Wednesday. Bueno indeed. 4 minutes ago from txt

From Gordo’s twitter.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also this from Twitter
Ryan Depmster’s getting pushed to Sunday because he’s taking the next two days to take care of personal matter back in Chi. 15 minutes ago from txt
cst_cubs Demp change means Marshall moves up to Saturday. 14 minutes ago from txt

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the update.

Not really a big deal — both were going to pitch in the series anyway. One less day’s rest for Marshall, though he only threw one inning last night.

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can they do that while he's suspended?

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

by Al on Aug 14, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

So if they sent Bueno down, they couldn’t replace him for the three days of suspension.

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

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

the guy has one game in the majors and is suspended for three.

Does he get the Ty Cobb Congeniality Award?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 14, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOO HOOOO

This makes me very, very happy. A headshot was completely uncalled for.

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 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A little OT, but I just figured this out.

A little inspired from today’s earlier thread, but I’ve just noticed today that there are a lot of other Cubs blogs that are privy to bitch and moan about BCB— I won’t name the blogs, pretty much because I don’t want to give their sites attention.

Al, this is one of the most successful Cub-centric blog I’ve ever come to. And as such, with success you’re going to get a lot of haters, solely based on the fact that you’re more successful working out a blog than them.

Obviously, this is my favorite site Cubs-wise, considering I visit here at least 4-5 times a day. I don’t know what I’m really trying to say, but Katt Williams sums it up nicely

"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot

by NittanyCub on Aug 14, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.

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

Today's Lineup

Soriano LF
Fukudome RF
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Johnson CF
Soto C
Dero 2B
Theriot SS
Lilly P

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I figured Riot would get the day off

after playing both games yesterday.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

VICTORY!!!!

is……well lets wait 9 innings.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GLAVINE

LIGHT THE OLD MAN UP

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My sentiments Exactly

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LIGHT EM UP!!!!!!

"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 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is actually of

“Burning Man” I remember seeing it on Inside Edition or something like that…. and figured I could post it to go along with “Light Em UP”

"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 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've heard of that.

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 14, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

73-47

Does anybody know if we’ve ever been 30 games above .500

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here you

go

"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot

by NittanyCub on Aug 14, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew I should have looked it up

now I just feel stupid for asking,

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, shit happens

"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot

by NittanyCub on Aug 14, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

Don’t feel stupid. you’re fine.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

if everytime one of them did something dumb they said that…….. the threads would be a 1000 long 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 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes...they are.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So are you HBCG :)

"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 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a chorus of awww's

"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 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and one boo.

Booooo!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Always got to be the contray one

huh?

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is because he doesnt appreciate you like I do :)

"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 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh huh

:-P

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice recovery....

you owe me 5 bucks for setting that up.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your right he does....

you were def doing wingman duty there

"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 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot

by NittanyCub on Aug 14, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

116-36 in 1906

60-15 on the road-wow

by stadiumguru on Aug 14, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the way it's good to be back

I haven’t been at a pregame or game thread for awhile but I can’t wait till game time today

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Home Run Predictions?

Anyone anyone?

"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 5:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict Fonzie hits one...

and doesn’t get buzzed for it.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto

"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 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes plsease

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think ARam hits one

He’s owned Glavine throughout his career 3HRs so far soon to be 4

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umm... off the bench? PH?

Hope it doesn’t come to that! =)

by jbau on Aug 14, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no worries

I just wanted to guess someone I definitely wouldn’t jinx.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what do you guys think

is a Brave getting hit by a pitch

A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou

by NIUcubbie on Aug 14, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope not

I hate beanball.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not of purpose I hope...

but if Wood comes in to save the game…the first batter had better not dig in.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so

does anybody else remember when Theodore Roosevelt was tossed in the first inning last year after hitting a batter

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by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Aug 14, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt it

The Cubs could easily have done that against Milwaukee and took the higher road.

I say D. Lee gets one out 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 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

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

by sue369 on Aug 14, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

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

Im gonna say Soto

"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 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

when are going to say this? And to whom?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just for fun?

Or did you mean to reply? ;-0

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 14, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are right thro I would say just for fun :)

"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 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about the over under on Aunite Em?

"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 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in the 3rd grade my crushes were

Ryne Sandberg and Paul Molitor.

"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 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All Ted Lilly does is quietly get the job done

I have to say I was worried about Lilly in the beginning of the year. But foolish me. Once again Lilly has settled in and pitched like clockwork. Takes the ball every 5th day, gives his team 6 good innings and a chance to win. Can’t ask for much more than that.

by MDBNIU on Aug 14, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You're admitting you were incorrect in an opinion of a player?

+5000 BCB Points…you are now winning the BCB game.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its like golf right?

Lowest score wins?

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think Stableford

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, you just throw around these BCB points like they're nothing

I mean, what can I do with my BCB points? Is there a store like in grade school that I can use to buy bendy pencils or Trapper Keepers?

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 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone want to come up with a BCB point prize list?

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

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

Hes become a crafty guy

I believe his fastball has been down this year but the can ‘pitch’

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

twss

"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 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you fail me automatically

"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 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

twsbds

(thats what shanghai badgers dates say)

"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 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

"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 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep... it is

sad thing…. there is likely a grain of truth in what I said where as in his there isnt.

"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 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's like yesterday's Maddux and Glavine out there...

He’s a man with a plan on the mound. Sometimes he gets tattooed, but then so did Maddux and Glavine. He’s going to chip in with another 15 wins or so.

by MDBNIU on Aug 14, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agreeing with you

“scratches my 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 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Although the comparisons a bit much

I get what you mean. Ive seen Lilly in the dugout a lot talking with Lou and Larry and hes got an idea whats going on. He may be the next Dick Pole…..sorry thats just about the funniest name ever. Well next to Johnny Lee…..

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Either cruel or inexcusably stupid parents

And why wouldn’t you just go by Michael if that were your last name?

by MDBNIU on Aug 14, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only the Simpsons were an R rater show.

Moe would have had that call.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 14, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bart: Hello, may I speak with Amanda Huggenkiss please?

Moe: Uh, Amanda Huggenkiss? Hey, I’m looking for Amanda Huggenkiss! Ah, why can’t I find Amanda Huggenkiss?

Barney: Maybe your standards are too high!

Moe:
You little S.O.B.! Why, when I find out who you are, I’m going to shove a sausage down your throat and stick starving dogs in your butt!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best part of the show.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

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

Really

Aside from his injury laden 2005 season he has been very very consistent. Easily one of my favorites.

by StevenABQ on Aug 14, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Ginger & I are off to agility class. :-) Back in a little while!!

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 14, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

have fun

"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 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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"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 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JUMP

JUMP JUMP JUMP

(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 6:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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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 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: Going to minor league SJ Giants game today.

Just read they don’t allow outside food. C’mon. It’s a single A game!

That’s so bush league.

/end rant

by jbau on Aug 14, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game on!

link

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Aug 14, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

second

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 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/14/593523/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs

JUMP!

"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 6:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

third

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 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For last night's

Brewers loss

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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