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Suds-Shifties 8/15/2008

Lots of words are supposed to go here, but my mind is very tiny right now.

Lots of words are supposed to go here, but my mind is very tiny right now.

Lots of words are supposed to go here, but my mind is very tiny right now.

Lots of words are supposed to go here, but my mind is very tiny right now.

Lots of words are supposed to go here, but my mind is very tiny right now.

Lots of words are supposed to go here, but my mind is very tiny right now.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Top of the first

Weeks on first, Hardy batting, no outs…

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

While we're waiting for the Suds to lose

DARYLE WARD!
DARYLE WARD!
DARYLE WARD!
DARYLE WARD!
DARYLE WARD!
DARYLE WARD!
DARYLE WARD!

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billingsley Ks Hardy

Swinging, for the first out

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if my MLB.tv is using silverlight

how do I make it go back to the default media player :?

by ballstitch on Aug 15, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

buy a time machine....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 15, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can just uninstall silverlight.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just like

you can uninstall the borg.

by ballstitch on Aug 15, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. Just go to

“add/remove programs” and remove it. Its not hard. Its just sucky windows.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they strike early.

just pokin’ my head in folks. I’m asleep on my feet. And my son has done something with the lightbulb in his light, because it’s not there anymore!

Night. GO SHIFTIES!

:D

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 15, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fat

Grounds out to 1st. 2 away.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny Parra is from California

But from a long way away from the Southland. He faces Wom Pierre

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kemp K's

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kent base hit

1st & 3rd

Manny up

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Manny!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Aug 15, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have Uecker on the radio at home

I’ll take it for awhile

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Works for me

I’m a better color guy, anyway

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like listening to him

"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 15, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

The signal is weak right now, however

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

where are you

"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 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schaumburg

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

620 am?

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

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 15, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never really had a prob pulling it

Must be the station tonight, b/c I can barely pull it in. I

"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 15, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might have something to do with the time of night?

FCC rules?

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope 620 must be having issues

b/c 1310 here in madison… station is crystal clear

"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 15, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a great announcer

Many fun, lazy summer afternoons spent in my grandfather’s garage listening to The Euck :)

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st & 2nd - 1 out

Nomar up

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uecker keeps saying game tied 1-1

Is he drunk like in Major League?

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope not

because that would be pretty unprofessional.

by JD, Too on Aug 15, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's normally quite on top of things

"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 15, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nomar strikes out

2 down

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Counsell 2-2 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billigsley seems to be mixing up his pitches

To good effect, aside from that mistake to Kapler

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron triples

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall base hit past drawn in infield

Suds 3-1

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another one to left

Think the Suds know where the Dodgers are weak on defense?

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parra up

No sign of a bunt

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parra grounds into double play

4-6-3

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A couple of fairly inexperienced pitchers tonight

Against some veteran hitting – I get the feeling that 1-2-3 innings will be rare

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ueck: Brewers trailing the Cubs by 4.5

That’s only if the Crew wins

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blake doubles down the line

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loney roller to Parra

Blake holds

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never actually heard him call a game

But that’s what everyone keeps saying – I’d love to catch him some day

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you check out the older fanshots...

there’s a link to a broadcast of Scully doing a Cubs-Dodgers game from, I believe the 50’s. Pretty cool!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey bump

"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 15, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey maddy

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hows it going?

"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 15, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not bad...you?

went to the library today and picked up a couple books…One, called “Wrigleyville”, all about Chicago and the Cubs. The other is “Spalding’s World Tour” about an 1888 world tour that Spalding took with major leaguers to promote baseball.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im doing pretty good

I enjoyed Peter Gammons article on Geo. I havent been reading as much b/c I’ve been spending lots watching Olympics.

"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 15, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll have to check that article out...

you guys doing anything with your website lately? …yeah, i’ve been watching a lot of the olympics too.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope we havent but thanks for asking

I’d like to comment on a few of the articles but I havent actually done that yet. With as much vegging as I’ve been doing maybe I’ll do some of it this week-end

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

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 15, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher Billingsley up

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billingsley K's

2 out

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

96-78-79 MPH

Chad’s probably cross-eyed right now

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pierre 1-1 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pierre grounds out to short

 No surprise there

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weeks 2-2 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weeks K's

1 out

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardy K's as well

2 down

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kapler full count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kapler K's

Strikes out the side

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How can I get such good gut feelings about Cubs games

But suck at everyone else?

I get the feeling that 1-2-3 innings will be rare

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kemp flies out

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny grounds out

Nice play by Weeks

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kent - not Manny

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny is up now

2 outs

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardy throws out Manny

another ground ball

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does this have to be the night...

…when Manny finally starts being Manny in LA?

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder up 0-2 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder grounds out to first

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder is listed at 5'11" and 270 lbs.

That’s my height, and 70 more than I weigh – and I’m not a small guy.

That guy could play nose tackle.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a big boy

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

understatement, much?

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 15, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hart grounds out to Kent

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Counsell 3-0 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Counsell walks

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billingsley trying to keep the "swift" Counsell close at 1st

Dude’s about to celebrate his 38th birthday – I don’t think he’s taking off on ya, Chad.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron 3-1 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron

grounds out to 3rd

MID 4TH

MIL 3 LAD 1

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Martin grounds into a fielder's choice

Lead runner cut down

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blake full count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blake

drives one in the air

this ball’s got a chance….

GONE

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parra seemed really concerned about Martin stealing on him

Now he doesn’t have that to worry about any more.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAME TIED 3-3

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loney K's

2 down

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billingsley grounds out to Hardy

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good thing for him...

it was the pitcher running there.

by Slim1256 on Aug 15, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice inning,

team i usually cheer against

by tim815 on Aug 15, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to step away

Can someone else take PBP?

I may return later

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll probably be stepping away...

to my pillow. :) Been a long day, and ultimately, all we need is our cubbies to keep winning, and who cares what the Suds do?

by Slim1256 on Aug 15, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No-power kendall...

flies out weakly to center.

by Slim1256 on Aug 15, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And I'm out... midnight in the ATL means...

Slim needs sleep.

Go Dodgers! Boo Brewers! :)

by Slim1256 on Aug 15, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was in Alpharetta not long ago...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Visiting relatives....

you near there?

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I generally stick around Midtown

But I make it up to Alpharetta every now and again to play pool with a buddy who lives out there.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Midtown...

nice area if IIRC…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Undergoing a lot of construction at the moment

It’s kinda in a gray area between “nice” and “really nice” right now.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But it's been home for the last 11 years

I’m not sure I’m allowed to move to any other part of the city

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

near Buckhead, right?

My nephew has a travel agency not far from there.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 15, 2008 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey I'm back

4-3 Dodgers

Kent single

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I got another inning or two in me

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny up 1-2 count

Kent on first, 1 out

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny K's

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parra's got some warped priorities

Trying to hold the 40-year-old Kent close to first. He is 0-1 in base-stealing attempts this year.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nomar flies out

END 5

LAD 4
MIL 3

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Hardy grounds out to Nomar

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crowd doing the wave

Pathetic

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pathetic, doing the wave

pathetic at doing the wave

or both

by tim815 on Aug 15, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The fact that they are doing it

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as the Dodgers win

I don’t care if they do the tsunami

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

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kapler to Nomar

2 up, 2 down

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

Just got back from a late meeting...

…you better believe I was following this on my cell. What a game by the Cubs.

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

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

You know it

But Ward stopped to admire his home run – he’ll probably have to apologize to the team :P

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was something!

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A different hero each game...

…never thought it’d be Darryl f**king Ward, though

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

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fielder base hit to center

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

Hart 2-2 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart lines out to center

MID 6TH

LAD 4
MIL 3

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I said it earlier in another thread

Winning the first game is so key.

Rocky just bloodied Drago…now time for the kill

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

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This broadcast is brought to you by Midwest Airlines

MIlwaukee’s hometown airline

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or so they say on 620 am

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Midwest airlines I believe home is Milwaukee

"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 15, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I think you are right

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is braun goin to the dl or what, whats his deal?

"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 11:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boo

"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 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Brewers are 5-1 since he went out

I’ll take my chances with him back in the lineup

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Feasting on the Nats and Friars

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very true.

Their schedule really doesn’t get too tough after this series, either. HOU, PIT @STL, @PIT

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Martin 2-2 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Martin flies out to center

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loney 2-2 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BBTN on here...

Finding out that TB is down to reliever by committee now, Carpenter on the DL, Izturis on the DL for the Halos…when it rains it pours.

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

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loney flare base hit

1st and 2nd – 1 out

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loney single, 1st and 2nd 1 out

"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 11:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Likin' it, likin' it

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

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billingsley lines to Fielder

2 outs

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm in Brentwood and my house rumbled

after Fielder hit the ground. :-)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 15, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You may want to start heading toward Bakersfield now

If he does it again, it could set off the Big One.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NoCal's safe, though...

…they reinforce buildings for these kinds of things

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pierre 3-1 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pierre Walks

Bases Loaded

Pitching Change – Riske

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But the basepaths are clogged.

That can’t be good news for the Dodgers.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty disapproves

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Kemp digs in against Riske

Bases Loaded – 2 outs

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Kemp 2-0

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Kemp 2-1

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Kemp 2-2

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Kemp 3-2

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kemp works it to a full count

"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 11:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kemp flies out to cameron

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kemp flies out to cameron to end the inning

"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 11:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap.

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 15, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

were you a fan of the dreads? 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 15, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

manny's dreds are an inch shorter

"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 15, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny is a slob. That uniform is a joke.

Could it be any baggier?

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 15, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

must be close to autumn

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

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The colors when the Manny changes in the fall

are just incredible

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

found this an interesting Joe Torre quote in the article I just read

“He haunts me with this,” Torre said. "He said, ’It’s the hair.’ Every time he gets a hit he tells me, ’It’s the hair.’ He’s been funny. I continue to tell him, I say, ‘If it was the hair, I would have snuck into your apartment when you were in Boston and shaved your head.’ I said, ’It’s your ability.

"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 15, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell digs in against Billingsley

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Counsell grounds out to Kent

Nice play – according to radio

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Cameron hammers one deep

But it is caught on the track

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall 3-1

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall full count

Nix on deck

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Couple of fouls - still full

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oakland batting in the bottom 9th

Tied with the Sox 4-4

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oakland has the winning run at 3rd

with 1 out

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Laynce Nix will hit for Riske

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nix down 0-2

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nix K's looking

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PbP appreciated...thanx, bud

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No problem

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kent singles

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ozuna pinch running for Kent

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A's with the walk-off

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 15, 2008 11:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hooray.

Always a good night when the Cubs win and that other team loses.

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 15, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny K's

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nomar 3-1 count

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BTW: Carlos Villanueva is currently pitching

They didn’t put Laynce on the mound, for whatever reason.

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nomar grounds into double play

5-4-3

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END 7TH

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weeks up

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by wnielsen on Aug 15, 2008 11:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Facing Ramon Troncoso

Billingsley’s final line: 7IP, 5H, 3ER, 5K, 2BB, 110 pitches

by Clutch16 on Aug 15, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weeks grounds out

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

Hardy singles to center

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:00 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kapler singles down the line

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Torre out to the mound

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitching change

Bringing in a lefty to face big Prince

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And Jeff Kent will now taunt Fielder

By waving delicious, delicious hot dogs in his general direction.

by Clutch16 on Aug 16, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Veggie dogs

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st and 2nd

1 out

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there, like, this

ginormous indentation in front of the pitcher’s mound where Fielder landed?

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:04 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder grounds out

runners advance

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:05 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 16, 2008 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since it is getting late

Approved

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another pitching change

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fatso goes quietly

.239 average w/RISP

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 16, 2008 12:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In other news

The Chicago Cubs stunned the Fish with a dramatic 3 run pinch hit homerun by Daryle Ward.

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:07 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's a story where the fish keeps getting SMALLER

every time you tell it. I love hearing it again and again.

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 16, 2008 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

surprisingly

that doesn’t get old

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Broxton in to pitch

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:08 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart swingandamiss 0-1

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart hammers one in the gap

BUT PIERRE FLAGS IT DOWN

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MID 8TH

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pierre...wasn't he a former CUB, perchance?

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We don't like to dwell on such things here

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, it's good to know

he’s finally doing something to help the Cubs

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gahh

Gamecast gave me a heart attack with the deep fly to right center…

(that’s 8 this month… Daaaa Cubsss)

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 16, 2008 12:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to see Fatso and Broxton get in a fight

not this Parra sparring. That would be a battle worth seeing. Broxton is a big boy.

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 16, 2008 12:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

According to fangraphs.com

the Fish were 83.3% sure to win, til Ward’s dinger…than it dropped to 81.4% in our favor

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MARTIN HOMERUN

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FROM EARLIER TODAY

Ward cracks one in the air, deep right field, this ball’s got a chance…GONE!

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:14 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whose call?

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat - although I can't say that was exact

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

Don’t get the radidio down here in the desert

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Close enough...

Great call by Pat.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 16, 2008 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love me some

insurance runs…how’s it feel to play against an actual NL team, Suds?

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:14 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Full count on Blake

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:14 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How creepy.

Same score as our game.

Before we came back.

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 16, 2008 12:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's all make a wish

for history NOT to repeat itself, hah?

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like the Dodgers to score again so that history

can’t repeat itself.

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 16, 2008 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See what happens when the BrewSlobs actually play a good team.....

this isn’t Washington it’s Hollywood Mr. Wallbanger!!!!! Man, the Dodgers have lots of elderly players though don’t they????

by razzpunk on Aug 16, 2008 12:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blake grounds out

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bot 8?

or have we gotten to the 9th yet?

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 12:16 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep - Dodgers batting 1 out, nobody on

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vin Scully is calling Fatso, Cecil Fielder. I am sure that

will make him happy. We know how he likes his pappy. Are they getting along now?

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by LAcarl519 on Aug 16, 2008 12:16 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loney - full count

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OT: Maddux lost a heartbreaker 1-0

tonight to Moyer.

Maddux deserves better than that.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 12:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn padres offense (or lack thereof)

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does...

needs one more win to tie Clemens.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 16, 2008 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

1-0 losses have got to suck

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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 16, 2008 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long did he go?

For 40+ years of baseball experience, those two showed that the old guys can still pitch

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 16, 2008 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Both went 7.

Maddux was filthy. Gotta love the maddog.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll all look back someday

and be amazed at what he’s done. You know what’s coming. Doesn’t help you any.

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 16, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know.

he’s pretty incredible.

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

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loney fouls out

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by wnielsen on Aug 16, 2008 12:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Former Cub news...

Jamie Moyer outduels Gregg Maddux as the Phils beat the Pads, 1-0. Both go 7 innings with Burrell homering off Maddux. E-Pat goes 1-3 with a stolen base in the A’s win over the sux. Meanwhile, brother C-Pat (hitting a robust .196) gets an RBI and a SB in a losing effort against the turdbirds.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 16, 2008 12:19 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for not helping

Any of you guys. Sheesh – Pierre is looking better and better.

by Clutch16 on Aug 16, 2008 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Broxton batting

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