First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Friday 8/15, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 15, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
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Let's do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
how bout them
gymnasts last night?
"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 15, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I wanted Shawn to
get teh gold but it didn’t work out that way. I’m very happy we got gold and silver. It made me so nervous though.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
i liked
both girls
"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 15, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
me too but
with Shawn being from Iowa I just wanted her to win the gold.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
I posted about 200 comments last night talking to myself on the last game thread about the Olympics
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
and I read all of them, lol
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
I was entertaining myself
Few too many PBRs
whoops!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yea yea...
go cubbies
"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 15, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions
Whats the scoop on ramirez?
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
he can pinch hit if
needed tonight and could play tomorrow but Bob and Len don’t think he will play at all this weekend
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
k thanks
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 15, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
WOOO HOOO
Get them fish
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
im sick of
watching non-cubs broadcasts on the mediacenter
"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 15, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions
that's why i'm so glad...
that EI started playing both broadcasts this year.
That was an excellent change for them to make.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
howdy ho!!
"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 15, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
HERE!
Checking in from the future, Saturday the 16th!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 15, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
oops howdy ho here, 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 15, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
After a week in bonaire
Im back online – Im still here in the caribbean but im by the computer tonight. lame, i know. At least im sipping a corona and sitting on a beach chair.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude you gotta go do something
I’d kill to be in the Caribbean right now
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
sure has been
but I’ve missed this whole week of cubs games. Would’ve constituted all-out torture if I hadn’t been in such pleasant scenery.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
nope just scuba diving and wakeboarding
we left our waterboarding bucket at home. wouldnt have made it through customs.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
that's why
you gotta have connections to the CIA
You missed some good games
but it sounds like you’ve had a good time.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
so ive heard!
My sister’s boyfriend who is here with us is a mondo brewers fan so we’ve had some nice chats
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Here...kinda...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
hullo! :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo..
Just finished some delectable walleye…Go Cubs!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
THATTA GIRL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Did anyone check out all those fans in the ballpark?
It must be orange-shirt day at the always-sold-out dolphins stadium!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Thanks, I try :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 15, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I was all, like -
Those aren’t orange shirts, those are se… doh!
;)
i just saw
that camden yards is about to welcome there 50 millionth fan…wonder what an all time attendance would look like for wrigely…anyone?
"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 15, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
Where is Ron
Damnit
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Pat says..
he’s fine, and watching from one of his several palatial estates…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
would really like to see
D-Lee get it on track, here…
there goes the no no
for johnson! 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 15, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
D-lee is 2-2...
hits it hard to right field… but caught.
should have hit it to Uggla!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Always a good sign when Gameday can't keep up with the first batter of the game
2008 Gameday SUCKS
BRING BACK 2007 GAMEDAY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
lets go jed!!!
"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 15, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions
Jimmy Ballgame at the bat..
Sitting at a 2-1 count
HIT THE BASEBALL TO DAN UGGLA.
This should be every ML teams offensive stratagey when playing the Florida Marlins.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions
and the other teams
have the strategy of hitting it to SS when playing the cubs.
Dan Uggla will break you with his forearms
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
why did demp
return to CHI for personal reasons?
"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 15, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
Because he's got personal reasons
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
well, i heard the marlins broadcasters say that
didnt know if they were saying anything on the cubs broadcast, people said personal reasons for aram too, but we all knew he was having a baby, smart -ellic much?
"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 15, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anyone else hear
what Bob just said?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
A-Ram will be back tomorrow is what I heard on the radio
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
no, please reiterate, if you can
thanks!
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He said the players were watching
the little league games on TV today and one of the little league players was interviewd and theyasked which MLB player was his favorite and the kid said Fontenot. The team has been giving Fonty crap all day about it.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
That's only cause the kid that said it...
is a 1/4" taller than Fontenot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL...betcha the team was from Lousiana
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."
what, something about his time with the Dbacks?
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."
There's a place you go if you want to get naked and ten...
the world’s most interesting man tells us… it’s called the south of France.
I'm drinking out of a class...
cause the beer’s from my Kegerator…
Kegerator = best invention EVAR.
class = glass
sheesh! I’m typing like I’ve been drinking all day!
Clink!
Leinie Red for me..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Carlos overthowing AGAIN.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
It because he's standing at the plate admiring it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
or because russia has
invaded gameday too
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 15, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Z has good stuff tonight
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions
I cant wait to get one of thse Sharp TV's.....they can change your life..or so I hear.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
watching espn talking about bob sanders....
would you rather take a hit from hard hitting bob sanders or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDZPN0mjaAA
?
I just threw up a bit
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Why does MLB.com suck so much!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
Ummmmmm.....I give up...why?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
real loud
"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 15, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Selig in charge of it?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
not sure
I’m sticking to my “I’d rather have to play the Cards than the Brewers in the NLCS” mantra.
Wordy mantra, isn’t it?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Geo battles to 2-2...
and then flies out to center.
I hope we get a "This website sucks, and so does Al" diary tonight
It’s been too long since our last one.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Dero goes full on the count
and fouls a pitch off…
i feel your pain...
having to follow a game on gamecast can be… excruciating. :)
+1
both mlb.com and espn gamecast are still stuck on the first inning so you’re our last recourse
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
dero bb
"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 15, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions
runners on first and third...
basehit by Fontenot
You guys are just messing with us now
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
tks for the pxp
appreciated
C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys
The Fishstripes Gamethread....
has an entire 15 posts. So far.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions
Thats prolly outnumbers the marlin fans at the game.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
What's the median age of those who posted? 56? 87?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
as short as he is?
just dress him up in a ghillie suit
Time for our Johson to do something great!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
OK
TWSS.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL was looking for that...
I felt dirty giving him what he wanted.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
"Come on out and see if we can out number
the Cubs fans on Saturday night!"
Says Tommy Hutton…
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 15, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
Big Z
helps out his own cause with a single!!!!
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
Or listening on gameday audio
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
All 327 Marlins fans at the game are in awe of Z's hitting prowess.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano --- strike 4
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
strike 5
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Z should replace Ward as our Left handed Pintch hitter?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
I'm actually of the replace ward with hoffpauir group
but Ward is a valuable presence and practically an extra hitting coach, but at this stage we need production over coaching
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
soriano
with a strikeout
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
deja vu.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
even a broken gameday is right twice a day
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
somedays yes...
somedays he wins ballgames for us
C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys
I agree...
I said that with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Sori needs hats for bats
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I ask Jobu to come,
take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you know that dude later became the second
Black president, just after Morgan Freeman in Deep impact.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Rami OK?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
also birthday parties and bat mitzvahs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Does he do windows?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
And those little squeaky balloons
He likes to make giant penises, though. Not real appropriate for children.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Okay, you served me there.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He can pinch hit if needed...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Z
I don’t recall his being this good a hitter his first 2-3 years with the Cubs.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
Doing PxP when the marlins are batting is tough...
I don’t know who any of these guys are!
1st guy ground out to 2B. (Jacobs, maybe?)
We were just reminded the Cubs last
won the WS in 1908. Thanks for the breaking news.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 15, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
Sneaky range.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
wow
some really mean signs in the crowd…and they spotlighted it for forever makes me not liek the marlins even more
"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 15, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
there really aren't many fans there, period.
but of the ones that are… most are cubs fans, I think
of coarse
"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 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
The stadium is about 80% Cub Fans...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
all star game hero walks
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Z walks the second batter in the inning.
1 on, 1 out.
Fun fact
Houston and Arizona have the same record.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe they should be eligible by default
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I was JUST about to say that
its pretty obvious no one else does.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant no one eligiable to win it
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
z behind uggly 3-1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
Z's Zorro-Stash gets a thumbs down.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions
how would he look
with a LaRue stache?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
if you could choose, who would you want to see in the playoffs
marlins, mets, phillies, dbacks, or dodgers?
I'd rather see the Cubs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
dbacks
"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 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
and they are very beatable
"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 15, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Dodgers and mets
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I just want to see the Cubs in October
Preferably w/ home field advantage.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
A little league team
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like the DBacks and Marlins
Based solely on our recent performances against them.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
And Z runs it full on
(Random Marlins guy)… and then gets him to fly out to Sori.
Just abbreviate it to RMG for the rest of the series.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Z gives up a Deep double...
and the run scores. 1-1
so...
bad news – he gave up the double. good news – that was a homer anywhere else we play.
Tie Game....RBI double.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions
Pie catches that ball...
just sayin..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
but doesnt hit 15 hrs for 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 15, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
details, details....
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
homeruns, basehits, not being worthless at the plate
"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 15, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He had about as much chance..
as Edmonds did in SD…I wouldn’t call him worthless.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Pie also doesn't help us beat the Cardinals last week.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Watch out man
You say that three times and MBNIU (?) will show up.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
kinda like
candyman?
"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 15, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Or Beatlejuice
Or if you say Halfblindcubbiegirl Gavin shows up too.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I'm not him...infact I was making fun of him two days ago
for ripping on Fonzi.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
No wall in a stadium should ever be
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
Turquoise
that is. Thats weird. It was there when I hit post.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Here comes the post that Dan was waiting for!
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
RMG grounds out to Fonte...
end of the inning.
Gameday is showing Z is throwing strikes
is he getting squeezed?
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
The strike zone has been inconsistant for both pitchers so far.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Consistently inconsistent?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That's true
Thought Johnson had Soriano and Theriot looking the last two ABs
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
it looks like this ump is giving Johnson the low pitch when it is fastballs,
but when Z throws his breaking ball, the ump is not giving him the low pitch.
that seems to be how I see this ump’s “inconsistency.” It is not working to Z’s advantage as he is not getting the calls on his low breaking ball while Johnson is getting the call on his low fastball.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
So
I haven’t been able to turn the game on yet. How do things LOOK?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
Have been kinda listening
joining in from work.
All I have to say so far is, stupid Uggla
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
Z knocking stuff
over in the dug out
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
oh boy
not a good sign this early in the game
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
LBR not willing to hop on Big Z's back anymore?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
watchout fontenot...
big things hurt little people
"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 15, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing
Prince Fielder’s not on the same team with him.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Aug 15, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Z would win that fight
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot goes 0-2 in the count...
and then smashes a line drive to left (LEFT!), that hangs up long enough for LF to catch.
His left or the pitcher's left?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i hate espn.....
i’m annoyed by all the coverage they give to nfl PRESEASON football….do they know baseball goes on when the yankees aren’t in a playoff chase?
Football sells.
I’ll just be glad when Favre tanks in NY so maybe we can go 10 minutes w/o hearing about the old overrated one.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I love football
I just wish my team had a QB at somepoint in my life.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I boycott all things football
until the 1st of September. It’s August, it’s summertime, it’s baseball.
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The NFL in general
is an excuse for ESPN and other station to run commercials. No wonder they love it. At leas baseball has no “commercial time outs.”
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Aug 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
D-Lee
Ks looking on an inside strike… questionable.
He almost argued...but didn't want Edmons to start his AB down 0-1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Was inside on GD
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Did I hear
Pat say earlier that ARam isn’t starting but could pinch hit if needed?
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
Ummmm....I give up....did you?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
hardy har har :-)
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
not too shabby
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon, Jimmy Ballgame!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
lee just
ticked off the HP ump
"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 15, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
I think the HP ump ticked off Lee
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
well, yea...
was lou yelling at the ump? he was ticked to, and letting someone have it
"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 15, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Fresh from the slaughter in Atlanta and the Cub Nation reunion ..
I am here
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Everyone else laughing...
that someone would be a Marlins commentator.
laughs that the marlins have commentators
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 15, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
when you have a fan base like the marlins do...
you dont need the most knowledgable commentators
"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 15, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do you want the Cubs to make errors?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
au contraire, my expat Cub fan bud ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I want to stab this albino TV saleman in the face with scissors.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
Hey hey hey
no stabbing the albinos!!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I at least poke him with a sharp pointy stick?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
careful they have laser eyes!!
(my best friend & godfather are albino. its a long running joke from village of the damned)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
What about these Albinos?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a start
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
???
“Cubs hitters aren’t patient, they are taking so many pitches because those pitches are …unhittable!!!!”
Uh…isn’t that why batters don’t swing at pitches? Why attempt to hit a pitch you can’t hit?
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 15, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
Soto should give evey pitcher that walks the opposing pitcher a texas titty twister....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet those hurt too..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
not as much as walking the pitcher.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
it's because....
everything is bigger in texas, except alaska :P
yeah, I know that...
being an alaskan, I love the fact that we could divide the state in half and still be bigger than texas :D
we really need to stop walking the other teams pitchers
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Z has thrown more balls thatn strikes tonight, not a good sign
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
A double play would be fantastic.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
LBR needs to go give Z a Hug!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
Or Soto needs to give him a kick in ass.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
I was thinking the same thing!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Bull. Shit. Call.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
Damnit!
This game will not be tied at the end of this inning.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
dave otto
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Florida announcers said it was a strike
Not every other team’s announcers rip on the Cubs. A little objectivity, please…
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
no kidding
whew.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Both of you done Gushing?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
i was just glad we caught a break.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
:)
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Bottom 3rd
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
shit..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This future does not sound good.
:-(
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
what futute are you talking about?
"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 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm on gameday audio
and about 5 secs behind. So your PxP is my future.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
lol i get you know...
i thoht you were jumping off, haha
"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 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
OLYMPICS STARTING
My interest in this baseball game has officially waned
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Its
only the 3rd inning, its ok, relax friend.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
I actually typed this before the 3-run shot...but now it's officially waned
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Jeebus. I fucking hate Florida.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions
watch
your mouth please, there may be 10 year old on this thread, lol
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
It's okay, it's HBCG, that's a rarity
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Sorry for the F bomb
really it was b/c my dog was giving me the “wtf are you jibbering about woman” look.
I needed to say it to a human.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
C-mon Z
quit doing a Marquis impersonation this month
any one worried about Z? this makes two bad ones in a row
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."
It's August, dude.
He sucks in August. Too much caffeine, too much AOL Messaging, too much.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He's not good in August
0-5 with a 7.6 ERA over the last 2 years.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Need two outs
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
Z is either
impersonating Marquis, Howry, or both.
he has no control lately
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."
THIS UMP SUCKS!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
WHERE WAS THAT PITCH BLUE!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions
Better get someone up in the pen...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Who would win?
Hurricane Ditka
or
Michael Phelps?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
From the looks on Gameday
the Ump is squeezing Z low.
too easy..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
No. There was a close call or two
But this inning is all on Z. Cripes, he walked the pitcher.
No way is this the umpire’s fault.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Zmbrano
Well on his way to another 0 for August.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
a lot of game
left to play
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
there is.
but what IS it about this florida team…
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I know.
but I want them to do better.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish they would
figure it out soon
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
At least the Brewers are playing a red-hot Dodger team, in LA
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Never said it was
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Anyone else getting that horrible
“here we go again” feeling?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
I'm TRYING
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude.
I’m trying. But this is NOT a happy moment.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
to believe
you know me. i’m usually ms bright-side. but i’m struggling at the moment.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, HBCG -- that inning sucked, but
- it’s only the 4th
- they aren’t going to win every game the rest of the year
Hang in there!
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Deep breath.
Thank you.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
No problem.
Have faith.
Scratch your dog’s ears . . . you’ll both feel better.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
feel better now?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
no, but im posting stuff like this...
"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 15, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
see, my monkey is working
"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 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
??
enlighten
"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 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont care,
i thought it was funny
"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 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
it took the Angels to the WS in 2002
I say USE the monkey!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't we be original
and not copycat some other team’s cute gimmick?
What’s next, thundersticks? The wave?
One of these days...
…I’m gonna make up a t-shirt with a circle-slash over a tomahawk on the front and “Real fans don’t need props.” on the back. And then go sell them near Turner Field when the Cubs are in town.
Frickin’ FSU rip-off rednecks…
Dude. If it works and its not the wave
I dont’ care.
I liked the monkey. I think its cute. But you can be all “original” if you want. I just want to win.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta love Milton.
:-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
dang
sorry, ill never EVER post that again!!!
"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 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
actually, yes i will
no need for one guy to put a damper on things
"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 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok. that's fine. just thought you'd want to know
the origins of said monkey, that’s all.
I will say I’m likely not the only one who’d vote against the monkey, but we’re cool.
im probably not the only one who would
vote against you elling me what to do
"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 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
post whatever you want
he doesn’t run this site
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
don't see where I was being a jerk.
was stating my antipathy towards the monkey and gimmicks from other teams. Not towards any poster.
well,
first, you called me a “copycat”
then you just rambled about the wave and thundersticks…
and you dont need to tell people what they “should” or
shouldnt post
"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 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a religious man, and I back the preacher!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yeesh. taken to task for saying
copycat? I’m very sorry. Maybe I should say poo-poo head instead.
Seriously. I just found it derivative that a Cubs fan would use the rally monkey, that’s all. It’s a bit like Angels’ fans flying a W flag, IMO
that's how it came across to me
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
+1
that was pretty cool.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
It's not that bad!
Sheesh, just because they’re not cheering for the Cubs, everyone complains about the opposition’s announcers. They’re not going to root for the Cubs!
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly ,I am sure Len and Bob are annoying for others to listen too
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Understood
Sorry — I just get kinda fired up because some people seem to think it’s some anti-Cub conspiracy. Not saying you do. It just speaks to the sense of entitilement that other fans accuse us of having.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
That was poorly written
I mean I’m not saying you think it’s a conspiracy.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I will say this
The camera coverage is somewhat lacking. Every fly ball is shown as if it was hit 500 feet.
But then, I often dislike the Cubs camera coverage, too. Except fan cam…
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
The camera wells in Wrigley
Are perfectly placed. Other places (I’m lookin’ at you Anaheim!) have some really weird wells that greatly distort the view of the park.
Placed well, yes
But they miss a lot of action. On fly balls, zoom in so close that if the fielder drops it, you don’t know other than by the reaction — can’t see the ball. Follow throws instead of panning back…
More the director than the cameras.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I think some of it is how they decide to shoot the game
Also, I HATE the field level behind the plate shot for pitches. No concept of where the ball is in relation to the zone.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
That is a poor angle
But it’s there in case you ever wondered what that ump looked like from the back.
Everyone Z's walked has scored!!!
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
GOOD FUTURE!!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
D RO!!!
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."
who scored the 5th run for the marlins?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
gamecast is way behind.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
De Ro goes yard!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
hey. i said i'm trying.
i’m still here. and i believe. just had a moment of doubt.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
you were right
i was wrong to panic.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Have faith young Padme...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Santo...
what was your strategy about the marlins again???
Did
Z just change look in between innings?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
I
thought he had high socks earlier
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
trying
to change his luck i guess
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
Pat said he had a bit of sock showing
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
he
had them pulled up to his knees, now he’s back to full pants, i figured he just wanted to change his luck a bit.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
i
guess im the only one who noticed, lol
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue" - George F. Will
Men are more visual than women...
true fact..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Full pants?
No wonder he can’t pitch. Will probably be hard to run, too.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
bet it smells funny too..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Seems that way
Hopefully this will mean he’ll stop nibbling.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
nibblers
PISS ME OFF!! 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 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
That's my pick
for first place so far tonight
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Especially when a guy
has the stuff z does. he doesn’t NEED to live on the corner.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He probably lives well off the road in the middle of the block
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Smartass.
:-P
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Here to help
See, you’re not grumpy anymore.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Scoring runs helps me feel less grumpy
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
And it's only the 5th
Long way to go — even if they don’t score here.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Woof
Glad I can’t follow this one closely, darn work keeps interupting me. Come on Z, get it back together and keep with the strikes!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
Nice inning from Z.
Now lets get some more runs.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
By the way
Marlins TV explaining "A Cycle is a single, double, triple and HR!!!
Baseball for dummies in South Florida.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
I thought that
Baseball for dummies in SF
explained the Marlins
Lots of older folks
, snow birds, memories and hearing might be going.
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Joe Morgan's book?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Hey..
My time stamp says 7:29 too…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You got lucky pal...
I do concede yours was more creative..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Are we in the 5th?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
yep
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I always get mixed up
if Cory comes on in the 5th or 6th.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, hang in there.
I’m out, so no more smartass comments. Hopefully the 4-run Cub seventh will be enough to keep you in a good mood.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
The Hawkeyes are going to be B-A-D this year
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Aug. 30 Maine
Sept. 6 FIU
Sept. 13 Iowa State
Sept. 20 at Pitt
Sept. 27 Northwestern
Oct. 4 at Michigan State
Oct. 11 at Indiana
Oct. 18 Wisconsin
Oct. 25 OPEN DATE
Nov. 1 at Illinois
Nov. 8 Penn State
Nov. 15 Purdue
Nov. 22 at Minnesota
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm off in a few too.
Dinner & Olympics are going to outrank the game thread for me.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
the womens all around last night
was great to watch. I got a little teary-eyed for her when they played the anthem
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 15, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
One of the mysteries of life...
What does Pat do during the 5th.?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
sue, you happy with Shawn's silver?
Nastia deserved the Gold, I think it was that big step on the vault and bars that hurt Shawn.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
The scoring was weird
Shawn’s beam routine was VERY solid and they gave her a bad score for it.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly. I would have like for Shawn
to have won the gold but I’m happy they got both the silver and the gold
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Yuppers
It’s like they put the Americans behind on purpose those first two routines
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
+1
She got jobbed on the beam..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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