Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Saturday 8/16, 6:10 CT
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Florida Marlins, Aug 16, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
In this space, where normally you'd see some sort of comment from me about tonight's game or some other baseball-related note, I'm going to shamelessly plug my friend Will Byington's new book, "We Are Cubs Fans", which contains some of Will's great photography and also reproductions of hand-written notes Will got people to write, talking about what it means to them to be a Cubs fan.
Will's going to be on the ABC-7 Sunday Morning News tomorrow about 8:15 am -- tune in if you're in the Chicago area.
Now, on to tonight's game!
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It's hard to know what to expect from this pitching matchup. Sanchez missed more than a year after shoulder surgery and has made just three starts since returning. He had a good outing five days ago vs. St. Louis, but the Cardinals won anyway. He has never faced the Cubs. LH batters hit .400 vs. Sanchez, so Lou's going to start four of them tonight, including giving Derrek Lee the day off and starting Daryle Ward at 1B.
Sean Marshall has done a very good job in relief this season -- he's 1-0, 3.10 in 20 relief innings. In three starts he's 1-2, 4.08. He got hit pretty hard when he started two years ago in Miami, but a lot of those Marlins aren't on the team any more. Dan Uggla has gone 4-for-11 with two doubles vs. Sean; no other current Marlin has more than 8 career AB against him.
Today's game is on WGN and the Sunshine Network -- and it's after 6 pm CT, so EI will cover it. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Once again, a reminder that you can find the overflow comment threads, including the first pitch thread, on the right sidebar of both the front page and any interior page in the box headed "RECENT STORIES IN GAME THREADS". Today's first pitch thread posts at 6 pm CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 7 pm, 8 pm and 8:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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a SECOND too slow
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 16, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm here
And a huge come from behind victory last night, hopefully knocking the Marlins down a peg or two.
Let’s make it two in a row in Miami and, what, 9 road victories in a row?
by DWChaney on Aug 16, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup it would be nine
A series win in Miami would be huge. we always struggle so bad there.
by BradB311 on Aug 16, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last night was win #9 in a row on the road
tonight would be #10
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 16, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SANCHEZ
LIGHT EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 16, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
657th!!!!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 16, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have I missed something?
Why is Marshall starting? By my count, our 5 starters include Z, Dempster, LIlly, Harden, and Marquis.
by MissouriKev on Aug 16, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The rain on Tuesday and Dempster being pushed back
….due to personal issues.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 16, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big game for road record....Cubs could come home at or above .500
This is a big deal, the Cubs are first in runs scored in the NL, second in runs allowed; first in home record and if they can erase this one weakness it will substantiate them as a WS contender. (They are tied with wins and 2 down in the loss column to LAA for best record.)
As for Ward, like Fukudome starting out with a dink for 2 runs in Atlanta he is now beginning to hit, Ward’s HR is a big confidence boost. Hitting is so psychological and if he does in fact turn it around there are few weaknesses on this club.
Big ball game…..approaching 29 games over .500 and now 6 up in the loss column to the chaser’s, who are playing a hot LAD team.
Hope Marshall goes 5 and then Marquis goes 2 with the lead.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Aug 16, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of confidence boosts
Hitting the other teams closer is to me the biggest boost a team can get in the first game of a series. IMHO anyway.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Cubs Forever" on WGN Right Now
Also I am happy to report that ’GN changed their logo and got rid of the creepy mascara eyes. Paranoids like myself can relax!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 16, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so glad
the game is on wgn!! i think we still have the creepy mascara eyes for wgn’s logo here in new orleans
by nolacubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here ( because the game has not started)
I miss not being able to post during games due to no functioning home computer
( a long story) but I love coming in and reading the game threads after the fact. It was
a “blast” to go through the posts about the “blast” last night. I literally try to imagine what
creative image Santoswoodenleg might be posting while I am home watching the game.
Perhaps when I scalp one of my World Series tickets ( not MINE the OTHER one) I will break down and get a computer though it is not really a money issue anyway.
I was of course broken hearted but not surprised that Maddux lost ONE TO NOTHING LAST NIGHT thanks to the wretched Padres offense but I can’t think of anyone I would rather outpitch him than Jaime Moyer. Raise your hands if you are old enough to remember their 1986 rookie season with the Cubs.
Home soon to watch tonight’s game. I trust a photo on Milton spearing the Magic Marlin
will be there tomorrow when I can go through the game thread.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 16, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whats lineup tonight? my guess...
soriano lf
fukudome rf
ward 1b
soto c
edmonds cf
derosa 3b
fontenot 2b
theriot ss
marshall
I say give ramirez another day and see if he can play tomorrows day game
by cubs2410 on Aug 16, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love all the old footage of Ernie Banks on the
60 year special on WGN.
I wish I were old enough to have seen Ernie play.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How long is the special?
I bought the “Cubs Forever” book, which is fantastic, and it includes a 40 minute DVD, though I seem to remember the TV showing to be 2 hours. Does anyone who has seen both know what the difference is between the DVD and the TV?
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The special is 2 hours long
I haven’t had a chance to get the book yet.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, thanks
The book is amazing, so be sure to pick one up sometime!
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been meaning to
but haven’t had a chance to go to the bookstore.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id love to pick you up sometime :)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the book DVD only has the interviews
They could not include any game broadcast footage due to MLB licensing issues.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Aug 16, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, ok
so the TV one has game footage? The DVD is just interviews
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah lots of game moments
w/ great calls from Brickhouse & Harry. Its really a blast.
I think this is the 3rd time I’ve watched it. And I still get goosebumps.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
I’m to young to have watched Brickhouse, and I don’t remember much of Harry, so I’ll have to catch it on the tube sometime, or get a copy from someone
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm too young to remember much of Harry as well
but Jack is so iconic. He’s incredible.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I've heard
1998 is the first TV/Radio stuff that I remember, which sadly was to late for both of them.
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how old are you?
i’m 23. i remember pieces of the early 90s b/c my grandad and i listened to every game on the radio together. but by the time i was old enough to really appreciate it, harry was gone.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 20,
The first game I remember was a Cubs-Sox game at Wrigley in 1997, which was rained out(I still wear the Cubs poncho I bought), and the earliest TV game I remember was Kerry Wood’s 20 strikeout game in 98, I got home from school and I watched the last 2 innings, as my dad told me he was doing something special.
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats pretty cool though
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen either
But this is the gist of what I learned when it first came out, and I contacted WGN and the book publisher to find out what was included on the book DVD.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Aug 16, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone can share this somehow
I’ll pay for any costs like postage, etc.
I don’t suppose a 2-hour video could be uploaded…..
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Aug 16, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised WGN hasn't sold a DVD version of it
I’d buy it. It’d be a great snowy offseason day thing to watch.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, me too
but they told me it’s all Bud Selig’s fault (as usual)
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Aug 16, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So it seems
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats lame
but not really surprising… letting fans enjoy the game obviously isn’t something Selig is about.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't aware of any resrictions,
but yeah, it isn’t surprising. The owners don’t seem to care either, which is sad. Soon, everything will be like the No Fun League. Until I become commissioner…
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have it on DVD from a previous showing
though it was dubbed from a tape. If I can figure out how to make a copy, I can copy it for you.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 16, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I’d be eternally grateful if you could do that without going to too much trouble. Like I said, I’ll cover any costs!
I won’t be on here much tonight/tomorrow, but I’ll check back when I can.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Aug 16, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Email me (look in my profile).
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 16, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRoMyHeroMyHero
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Aug 16, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 16, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have rarely if ever seen such zest for the game.
One of the truly wonderful things about Ernie Banks was that he always seemed to be truly enjoying himself playing baseball. In sports, movies, TV, music, wherever, there are people who are enjoying what they do and those who don’t – and they are often easy to tell apart.
Saw #14 hit some HR’s, play first, and generally light up Wrigley decades before the lights went in, if ya get the drift…
by MN exile on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys...
…gonna be away for most of the game tonight, but I just wanted to show off my brand-spankin’ new PROJECT 3000 shirt and my two dogs. On the left is Madison, a 2.5 year old beagle with a mean howl and a love for everyone and thing, and on the right is my girlfriends 5 month old Shiz Tsu, Gus (Gus Gus from Cinderella). Have a good game to all and GO CUBS GO!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 16, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I love beagles. :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sold on beagles for life.
They love children young and old (key for this special education teacher), love all other dogs, and I think their howl is funny as hell.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 16, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love hounds in general. The bark/howls are fabulous.
but my heart belongs to my golden retrievers. They’re so silly. :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only beagle we've ever owned...
was the stupidest animal I’ve ever seen. No offense to your or your dogs….but I won’t ever own another one.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wurd.
He’s the smartest dog I’ve owned thus far, which is numero tres. Maybe it has to do with the owner, SWL?
SNAP.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 16, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it smartass...I'm adding you to THE LIST!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that's what MDBNIU looks like?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 16, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOLed at this Chad
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The shirt looks great
on you and the dogs are cute. We will miss you tonight.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 16, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a real nice shirt, I am glad I got one for me and dad!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 16, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for buying the shirts!
Nice pic!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awe
love the dogs! Can’t wait to wear my shirt in Sept when I finally get to a Cubs game. They are sharp shirts! Oh and surprisingly, you look kind of like what I would think you might look like just from discussion and no scientific way at all, lol
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 16, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the shirts are real nice, actually, good quality
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we come
out and get a large lead for Sean. Good luck tonight Sean!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 16, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yay for lanky lefty sean!!
Looking at Sanchez’s splits.. he’s the type of pitcher we should light up…. but thats why they play the game I guess.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al
Hanley Ramirez has 10 AB against him, and Josh Willingham has 9. Minor nitpick.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my list says hanley has 8 ABs
where are you looking??
Theres a chart at the bottom here.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That list is only for 03-07.
They have at-bats against Marshall in ’08.
Correct numbers are here:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/previews/2008/FLO200808160.shtml
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah okay.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got those numbers from ESPN.com's page.
Guess they hadn’t updated it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
look
at that chest hair on young steve stone!
by nolacubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Line ups out
Soriano
Theriot
Edmonds
Ward
Fontenot
Dome
Derosa
Blanco
Marshall
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know the latest on Aramis?
When is hegoing to be back?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll be fine.
No need to rush him back, he could use a day off.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can pitch hit right now
and probably play… but we are playing well so lets give him a few days and have him ready for tuesday….. we’ll probably see cedeno at 3rd tomorrow
by cubs2410 on Aug 16, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that makes sense with the day off on Monday.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting hitting the four lefties all in a row
by cubs2410 on Aug 16, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefties are hitting .400
off of Sanchez.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're missing Lee and Ramirez, so you take Soto out too? Don't get that.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the bright side
lots of great options off the bench should we get to that situation.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. just hope we have enough offense to say competitive. Hopefully Marsh can pitch well
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sanchez is the type of pitcher would should grind down
and light up.
I just hope Lanky Lefty can be efficent w/ his pitch count.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do.
That way Soto plays tomorrow. He needs a day off anyway.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it make more sense to give Soto the day off when Lee or Ramirez is in the lineup?
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily...
… you give the guy the day off when he’s ready for a day off. I see what you’re saying, but I trust in this team to get things done.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just seems harder to get things done missing 3 of your best 4 offensive players.
Hopefully it works out though.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 of our 4 BEST OPS hitters are IN
.976 Edmonds
.902 Soriano
.892 Ramirez
.891 Fontenot
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 16, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez isn't in, and Fontenot's OPS is in severely limited time.
Also, Edmonds’ OPS is .821, you can’t just cherry pick part of our season.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Especially with the Day off Monday.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .296 21 HR 57 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep hauling the in the keepers Cubbies!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
That truly is
the finest use of a Photoshop filter ever. By far.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 16, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think one of Milton holding up a WS trophy will be FAR
more impressive :)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
but lets concentrate on grilling the marlins first. :-P
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patience.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf is that?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grasshopper
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
did it get into Barry’s medicine cabinet? Whoa.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
grasshopper
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 16, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
City Folk....LOL.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually born and raised in the sticks
i’ve just never seen a grasshopper before.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trippy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're all over our house right now... and we live in the northern suburbs
I really hate having to smash them, they’re quite juicy.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buy an Australian Bearded Dragon....
Grasshoppers are like crack for them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes let me just run out an purchase said item right now
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any major pet store will have them in stock...
they’re actually quite easy to have as pets….they grow up thinking they’re a dog. You can take them for walks, and they’ll come when you call them. Kinda funny to see the reaction from people when my son is out walking his.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're really cool.
actually a lot of fun.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, since im leaving for school on thursday, doubt I'll have time for that.
Thanks for the suggestion though.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get one for your dorm room....
the chicks will dig it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hang that thing up in the Art Institute!
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 16, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al
You’ve disappointed me sir, I was awaiting a Movie Review on the Dark Knight…WHATSUPWITHDAT?!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Will's Book --
Al - a lot of them very recognizable. I really enjoyed the photo and comments from the unforgetable “Bleacher Preacher.”
Great to hear about Will’s appearance on ABC. Just wish I could see it.
My daughter and Will graduated from high school together in 1996. They have remained friends over the years. When my wife and I were back in the Chicago area in late June and early July, we had a chance to visit with Will. He came to our daughter’s birthday party. She lives in Virginia now and was back to attend a wedding of a high school classmate. Will came to the birthday party and gave Laura a copy of his book.
Several weeks prior to publishing the book, my daughter had contacted me and told me about Will’s book. Will knew that I was a lifelong Cubs fan and asked Laura if I would like to contribute my comments. I did and they are in the back of the book.
After the Cubs/Giants game on July 12, my son and I met Will outside of Wrigley where he was “hawking” his book to passersby. I made sure to get a copy before I returned to Florida.
I highly recommend the book to every Cubs fan who reads and contributes to BCB. There are a lot of great comments, stories, and photos. Will has captured some great faces -
My son recently told me about a book signing that Will was having at Harry Caray’s in Wrigleyville. I do not know if it is coming up or is over.
But again — Cubs fans — pick up this book. It is worth every penny.
by ceegeewow on Aug 16, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That weird...
it’s like you didnt really mean any of what you just said.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.
Can’t imagine why you crossed all that out. Maybe you used the wrong button.
The book signing was last night. He’ll be on ABC-7 tomorrow morning. Glad you’re in the book.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hawk
He crushed that one. I barely remember the cubs of the Hawks days, thats why I love shows like this.
by Wad on Aug 16, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That play Billy Williams made to save Pappas no hitter
a webgem for the ages.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Williams' catch saved Holtzman's no-hitter, not Pappas'
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it?
My bad. They weren’t very clear on the special… at least audibly. They might’ve had something up on the screen to differentiate, but I didn’t see it.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're talking different plays
I was talking about the one when the CF fell down and Williams made a great running catch to save the no hitter for Pappas.
Although the one where Williams tracked the ball into the well to save Holtzman’s was fantastic as well.
I always underrate Williams. I forget how great he is.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I get it now.
Had forgotten about the 2nd play (the one in Pappas’).
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 17, 2008 5:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Home Run Predictions?
Im gonna say Jimmy Edmonds
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Daryle Ward.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 and a Lil Wonder Hampster too
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
theriot
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously? i mean seriously?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well. he's DUE
and if he doesn’t its not gonna be ME who jinxed him. but if he does it, than i’m a friggin’ genius.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention pretty cute too
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aww. galvan
aren’t you sweet. :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:) I mean it :)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:-)
Uh huh.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well...
that was a touching hallmark moment if I ever saw one.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought so
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never been able to take a compliment
character flaw.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well thats okay
Still doesnt change i mean what i said…heh
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's very noble of you to be able to admit that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
noble. now thats a new one.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just seeing if you could take that one, since I figured you haven't gotten that one before.
Are you taking it?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aww, a little eharmony.com moment right here on BCB.
And they say this place is just for Cubs talk…
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont see whats all "eharmony.com" about
Complimenting a beautiful woman…
I mean aren’t guys supposed to do that?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's sweet
"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 16, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now theres a loaded question
are you really giving it? b/c thats how i’ll decide on how to take it.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahem....changing the subject...
so….did you see they found a dead bigfoot?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah and he had a Brewers jersey on
Go figure
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
i think i out euphemismed SWL. Go me!!
Really? A dead bigfoot?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id like to see SWL
come up with pictures of the Dead Bigfoot…
On second thought…. No i dont
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW! It's so......partial!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha
thats awesome.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...you out "double entendred" me...
NOBODY out euphemisms me…NOBODY.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah my bad.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling someone is having a multihome run game
maybe Soriano…
by Blaze22 on Aug 16, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can live with that
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS:
Tom Glavine to have possible Career ending surgery
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
torn flexor tendon
Sad to see.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it is.
He should have retired after last year.
That means his last TWO starts were against the Cubs.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 16, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both losses too
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think Maddux & Smoltz'll hang 'em up this year too?
It’d be fitting for them to all go in together.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smoltz was on Chicago radio this past week
he’s thinking about trying to come back.
Never count him out, I guess.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glavine might try to come back
as well, unless he needs Tommy John surgery. I heard this on ESPN Radio 30 min ago
by stadiumguru on Aug 16, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't bet on Maddux retiring
As usual all he says he will go over it with his family at the end of the season. He is having a good year despite pathetic lack of run support. Maddux does not care if he is “back end” of the rotation starter as long as he can play and contribute. As I have posted more than a few times before his most telling comment on retirement was when he was asked in 06 and said " I don’t want to embarrass myself by any means but I would rather pitch bad than not pitch at all" Not nearly as scary as it sounds. Basically the guy LOVES to pitch, he also loves to hit, run the bases,shag balls , take batting practice ( he hit one in the stands before last nights game) sit on the bench with other pitchers and “call the game” , do childish pranks in the clubhouse etc.
The ONLY reason he retires is that his kids are getting older and he clearly would like to spend more time with them. I am hoping his wife and kids allow him to come out and play AT least one more season.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 16, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Frank Thomas.
He’s the one White Sox that I really do think is just awesome. BTW, E-Patt is pinch running for him right now.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and an easy SB for patterson
He should’ve taught Theriot how to steal before he left.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting stat:
they call it the TOOTBLAN, and it’s counts the number of times a baserunner is thrown out due to his own stupidity. Here’s a link:
http://www.wrigleyville23.com/2008/08/tootblans-finally-catalogued-for.html
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are Cedeno, Alou and Theriot 1-2-3 on that leaderboard?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not all "caught stealing"s are "stupid.
Some of the “strike out / throw out” are the batter’s (or manager’s) fault. Having said that, I agree that Theriot is not a very good baserunner. Why? Some possibilities:
1. Riot is fast, but he is not fast like Michael Bourn. Yet he has NO power, so he has to have “speed” (or at least convince his manager he has speed) to stay in the ML. That leads him to take more chances than a guy like DeRo (who might be just as fast scoring from first on a double).
2. Lou has given him enough rope with which to hang himself three times. Last year, Michael Barrett was thrown out trying to go to third on a grounder to SS. Lou hung him out to dry publicly with one of his famous tirades. Riot had made the same twice in the previous ten days. Lou’s response? “He was a bit overaggressive.” No benching or public lynching. The result? He’s done it two or three times this year. The double standard is pretty obvious. As long as Riot knows he will get away with those baserunning blunders, he will take wild chances.
3. I’m not sure who the baserunning coach even is. DeJesus? Sinatro? Dernier isn’t with the team full-time. Riot could use some help in learning how to read pickoff moves.
4. Stealing bases isn’t easy with DLee at the plate. Lee is up there to drive in runs, not to take pitches to give Riot a chance to read moves. So sometimes Riot might run without being truly prepared.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee sees plenty of pitches.
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 16, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I missed last night's game...
I was getting score updates on my phone every few minutes, and it was hard to contain myself when I saw that DeRo had gone yard. And I was stunned when I saw 6-5 Cubs in the bottom of the 9th after seeing 5-3 most of the evening. Didn’t find out until later that Ward was the hero. Great for him! He’s got the toughest role on the team.
I will be in and out of the game thread tonight.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 16, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good evening all...
Due to a combination of work and travel, I’ve not watched a Cubs’ game in almost two weeks (was ready to watch the rain out game in Atlanta and was REALLY disappointed). Nonetheless, I’m here for the next two games (please don’t let tonight get rained out), and I’m ready to rock and roll
Go Cubs!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 16, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So...how long have you been a Cub fan?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
51 years, and that is no joke.
I sometimes say Jack Brickhouse raised me, because I certainly heard more from him than I ever did from my old man.
I have Ernie Bank’s autograph framed and on the wall in my basement. Got it when I was 12 years old outside Wrigley.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 16, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...I'll miss tonights game....will be at a friends pool party for his daughter's "going away to college" send-off.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have fun swl.
:-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not the boss of me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that time it wasn't an order
more of a suggestion.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you leave any pix for the game thread?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 16, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leave any? Where?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Trump Tower nearing completion
The 92 Story tower in Downtown Chicago will have a significant milestone today, The final major concrete pour will take place today.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we're not on the corner of clark & addison
we’re on the corner of hopes and dreams. CLASSIC.
and i miss andre dawson!!!
by nolacubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how everyone who's a real fan
talks about WHEN it happens.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Then the hundreds of people on this site must be
Real fans….
Clearly
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
geeze I don't... I'm still to nervous for that. I sure hope to god that it does happen.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? The Cubs getting TO the World Series? Or the Cubs WINNING the World Series?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to think it would be getting to the Series.
This year, I want to win it all!!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 16, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This year? You didn't want them to win in......say...1991....or 2005?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got to tell you. In past years, I'd have been content just to get to the Series.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 16, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But surely you would have wanted them to win it.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
But I’ve been like the manager at the end of “The Natural”. Just once, just once, let me see the Cubs in the Series.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 16, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either. I'll love if it happens, but I guess I'm superstitious in that I
won’t say it will happen.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
World Series....Cubs...Win...Playoffs....
goatblackcatdurhamslegsgarveywillclarkatlantabartman!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 16, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol, I don't believe in curses or anything like that.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, then why don't you believe in when?
you keep using IF.
Which is to me defeatist.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+100
Exactly,
STOP with the IF’s and start using the when’s……
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's nothing wrong with saying if, it doesn't make you any less of a fan.
There have been plenty of fans of any team over the years that have been sure their team would make it, and been proven wrong. I want the Cubs to make it, and win it, more than anything, but nobody can be sure that they will.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defeatist would be to say they won't make it.
I’m optimistic that they can, but I’m not sure that they will. Make sense?
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
but I’m not going to argue it.
I just hate the “if”.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So it only makes sense to be 100% sure that they will, without a doubt,
make the world series? Whatever you say.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Someday. it WILL happen. I have no doubt that it WILL, to me its always a matter of when.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I agree that someday it will.
I thought you were saying this year, for certain. Nevermind then.
by sackings108 on Aug 16, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
I do think that this could be a good year (and frankly the sooner the better lol) but no. I just believe in “when”.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 16, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm here for the duration, whether it happens or not.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 16, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been a Cubs fan since 1953.
I was with my mom in a five and dime store (if some of you remember them). There were two piles of baseball caps—Cubs & Sox. She asked me if I wanted a blue or black one. I said blue and have stuck with it ever since. Actually,it was tough being Cubs fan in the ’50s. Although we lived on the north side, most of my friends were Sox fans. One could hardly blame them. Sox were the much better team.
If I recall correctly, 1957 was when the Cubs had those weird hats with pinstripes.
"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 16, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct on the '57 caps.
As seen here:
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 17, 2008 5:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to know
Some of my memories check out! I think the attitude was—and this reflected P.K. Wrigley’s way of doing business—if pinstripes worked for the Yankees, maybe they’d work for the Cubs. In any case, an easier solution than, say, upgrading the team’s farm system.
"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 18, 2008 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JUMP JUMP JUMP
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/16/594988/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 59 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 16, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Last!
"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 16, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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