Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Marlins, Sunday 8/17, 12:10 CT
by Al on Aug 17, 2008 2:45 PM CDT
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Let's come home with a series win.
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Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?
"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."
by Villeslgr on Aug 17, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to say
For those who told me it was too early to be negative earlier and I insisted, you can slap me upside the head now if you’d like.
by graceunderpressure on Aug 17, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Consider yourself slapped
Lightly. On the back.
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
naw, I'll just
give you a hug and say to never give up on this team.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considered yourself SLAPPED!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep it going Cubs!!!!!!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice ab onedec
Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?
"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."
by Villeslgr on Aug 17, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Victory Thread is leaving the station. ALL ABOARD!!!!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at least this game
the Cubs are cashing in those walks they’ve worked and gotten
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remain positive!
Think happy thoughts!
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello all, nice to see the cubs bats come alive again!
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Patient RJ, this guy can't find the strike zone either....
1-1
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great call!
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 17, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he is! 8-2
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nicely done
got tomorrow’s Lotto numbers?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 17, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clear those bases!!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs!!
Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?
"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."
by Villeslgr on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Ronny is fast!
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2B 7
3 more in.
WOW REED JOHNSON – CLUTCH
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ME LIKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pour it on baby. 8-2
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
love that Johnson!
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
beat me to it by thismuch.....
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey BCB,
whaddya say?
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THE CUBS ARE GOING TO WIN TODAY!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure beats the hell out of losing 2-1...
just sayin’ :)
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
winnin' is, like, better than losin'. Y'know what' i'm saying
/Nuke Laloosh’d
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The left fielder sure has been going after balls that got by him
a lot this inning…. Me likey
by LT on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but he can't hold a candle to Prince's
belly flop the other day on the foul catch in LA
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attention Blue Jays...
… Reed Johnson is a very good baseball player. Thank you for not being competent and keeping him. The Cubs are grateful.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
by Ross on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kafkaesque AB for DeRosa.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And he stranded a RISP
I’m not crying about it, though.
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 Run Inning!
That’s how we roll!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
See, told ya to be patient
:)
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, sensei.
You were right on…
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont see many snowman in florida
got to love it
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on Aug 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's called a carrot and two pieces of coal in a glass of water
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Aug 17, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so theres 2 snowman in a field
one goes to the other yeah i smell carrot too
Sorry just had to
A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou
by NIUcubbie on Aug 17, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
love it
when i log into gameday in the middle of a big rally!!
10 SO’s for dempster?!? SAH-WEET!!
by noiseboy on Aug 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh doesn't that feel good
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah..
that was kinda obvious..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp's in line for a win
if the pen can hold on
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
everyone can pitch today besides marshall, and we have marquis for him...
our pen will be fine, cotts 7th, gaudin 8th, and if no runs, give howry another 9th inning
by cubs2410 on Aug 17, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too, I just want Howry to get back on track. I dont know if more pitching helps in non stress situations or what
by cubs2410 on Aug 17, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dunno
Bobby’s been making 8-2 victories into 8-6 victories and leaving the tying runs on base…
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he makes me too nervous
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take 8-6 victories every day
It’s the 9-8 losses I want to avoid.
by ChipSet on Aug 17, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mamol
I’m glad he’s gotten some rest this week. I wouldn’t have him start the 9th but get him ready if needed.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Aug 17, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they'd better...
…and send howry to the clubhouse
by tim815 on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pronounce the Cubs offense no longer constipated.
And we flush the Fish down the toilet.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold 'em Neal
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take winning Cubs baseball
Over a Bears game any Sunday…Especially, hopefully, in September and October.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 17, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K
one down
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crud, I completely forgot during the stretch
“Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack,
I don’t care if I never get back,
Cause it’s root, root, root for the CUBBIES,
If they don’t win it’s a shame.
For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out,
At the old ball game.”
LET’S
HOLD
THEM
NOW!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i know Cubs usually like to catch and eat salmon but hey, i guess marlin is a
tasty fish to eat too…
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Ive been gone from the threads for the last few innings and have looked over the threads…. there is a lot of absolutely pointless talking of shit … anywho GO CUBS..
it is also funny someone thought sackings was a troll, haha dumbasses he has been on here forever
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no need to call names
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha sorry
I just thought it was funny
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
point made.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta go
It’s been fun! Hope we hold on, and GO CUBS! GO DODGERS!
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
See you soon.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 17, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss Harry.
He’d have loved this season and this team.
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he would have loved this 7th inning as well
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it would have been hilarious
to hear Harry try and pronounce Samardzija backwards :)
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha it almost can be a forein name (first and last)
Ajiz Dramas
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 17, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shark Sighting!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SHARK IN THE WATER
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice outing by Cotts!
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3!!!!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK... I'm going to have to start multi-tasking
by Emelie on Aug 17, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Promise to come back if the game gets close?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not going anywhere
just switching between screens :D
by Emelie on Aug 17, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't it seem strange to be looking at a snowman in Florida in August?
I know people call me crazy, but I can’t help it!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not a dream
You are not hallucinating
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out-of-town scoreboard: The Indians have beaten the Angels
4-3 – took two out of three from them at home.
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should've been a sweep
stranded as many as the cubs yesterday and also committed 4 errors.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like the few Marlin fans that were at the stadium left already
Lots of empty orange seats behind home plate and down the baselines
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by flachimesa on Aug 17, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to tell if there were ever any Marlins fans there to begin with.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
About 19K paid attendance today
lame.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
School starts tomorrow
if that’s any excuse
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Aug 17, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a day game, though...
Unless school starts really early in Miami
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
August is a lousy time to be scheduling day games in South Florida.
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 17, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a hurricane watch. Some folks might be boarding up, etc.
One of the few things that is more important than baseball.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't board up for tropical storms anymore
and wait to the last minute to do it.
I live down here and TS Fay is not even a “concern” yet.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Aug 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8th walk taken by the Cubs. 2 intentional.....
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 17, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rami single
1st & 2nd
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome K's
MID 8TH
CUBS 8
FISH 2
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome goes down swinging
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is my negative comment for the day
I am really dissapointed in Fukudome… but no complaints, hell pull through
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 17, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's got a great glove
and has hit the ball hard twice today. Helped us score a run.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea I know
still dissapointed
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, the 7th heaven commercial again
you know, it never gets old…
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as you're deaf and blind, it never gets old.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Total freak, freak.....FREAK!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cotts back out
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mild surprise
but the first hitter was a lefty
by tim815 on Aug 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shark to close?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone just see that shirt...
Old Style logo but it said Cub Style…
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by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I want it
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too...
never saw that one before..
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by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoreboard Update
Cordero making it interesting in Cincy
TOP 9TH 1 OUT
2nd and 3rd
CIN 7
STL 3
Some guy named Pujols up
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They're pitching around him to load the bases
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In play, out(s)!
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was at the game last night
what happened to Harang? he got SHELLED
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-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Dusty wrecked Harang
is what I think…
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got Dusty'd
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 down
got the out at the plate still 7-3
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry, that's a Cardinals update
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the update. Please keep us posted.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoreboard Update
FINAL
CIN 7
STL 3
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Golden Sombrero for Jacobs!
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cotts is throwing bbs
K – 2 down
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marlins K
2 outs
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shark coming in
Cotts – nice work
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SHARK IN THE WATER!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fish should trade jakkkkobs to the brewers
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-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SHARK IN THE WATER!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
because this way
he can reaggravate the back spasms?
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suspect Shark's appearance is to gain him some experience.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also, he
you know.
Throws very very fast.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is so reassuring
…my little flower
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoreboard Update
MID 1ST
MIL 0
LAD 0
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that game is on TBS by the way
in case anyone wants to catch it after this is over…
by LT on Aug 17, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Kemp homers
— the first batter Suppan faced. Dodgers up 1-0.
by ChipSet on Aug 17, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wewt!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Golden Sombrero for Uggla
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounds so dirty
but Uggla wears it. TAKE THAT FOR BLOWING HOME FIELD IN THE WORLD SERIES.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHARK DESTROYS FISH
INNING OVER!
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!
SHARK EAT MARLIN!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Shark bites!!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work Neal and Jeff.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
go Cubs go Cubs!
A marlin’s no match for a shark
by Emelie on Aug 17, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kemp leadoff HR for Dodgers
LAD 1
BREW 0
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LA 1 MIL 0
bottom of the first
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
by mrtobby on Aug 17, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love them both
I love them both but Cotts and Jeff need to get different haircuts.
At least they’re not as bad as the QB tandem in Chicago with Rex with the serial killer look and Orton with his ever present neckbeard.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Aug 17, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't mock the neckbeard
ever,
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The real difference is that Cotts and the Shark are competent at what they do.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The real problem
The real problem is Samardzija is a better receiver than anyone on the Bears.
But then again DeRosa may be a bettter QB!
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Aug 17, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what scares me....
If Lovie figures that out and starts recruiting at Wrigley…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 17, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind
their hair.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MANNY 2-RUN BOMB
LAD 3
CREW 0
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
alright!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does TBS stand for
Total Brewer Suckiness?
We’ll take it!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank White: Silver Slugger
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He just upped his average
.008 – to .292
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank White with the 2B
nice
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BLANCO SMASH!
double!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what's hilarious
the seats behind the cubs dugout are more full than behind the home team
by tim815 on Aug 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another "excellent" catch by Braun
Or rather a “double”
Still only 1 out BOT 1ST
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am SO switching over to that game
when ours is over.
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heck, I'll see if I can
catch the Brewers broadcast on Ei, jsut to listen to the annoying Brewers broadcasters whine about how the umps are against the Brewers.
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed! Save some of those hits.
This guy is on fire!
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The hits keep coming
Reed Johnson is the Anti-Uggla today
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sniff, sniff,.... White Castles are on the grill, cookin.
Translation: Marmol warming up in the pen.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0 Dodgers
after 1
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SAC 8
Dero RBI
9-2
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9-2
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
love that scent
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not my dogs today. ;-)
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by LAcarl519 on Aug 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should the Dodgers take care of business
getting out of FLA with a growing division lead is a blessing I didn’t see coming.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd have been happy with a 4-2 road trip
but a 5-1 trip would be so sweet!
by DWChaney on Aug 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's get a quick bottom of the 9th.
I’m hungry
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by LAcarl519 on Aug 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Starved here too..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starving
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by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My breakfast was dry white toast and a coke.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had cereal.
Doing pork on the grill in a few minutes.
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by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol coming in
to close out the 9th.
I want me some WHITE CASTLE!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark Hendrickson is on the mound for the fish
It’s like Hugh Laurie, now with extra meth!
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers GIDP in the first. 3-0 at the end of one.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scoreboard Update
END 1ST
LAD 3
MIL 0
Suppan gets the inning ending DP (preemptive TWSS)
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
-1
Not TWSS worthy and for TWSSing yourself
by LT on Aug 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and I both know
someone would have did it anyway.
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, but they would have been shot down
this is a tough crowd for twss’s
by LT on Aug 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mind reels
From that post’s Zen nature.
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, but your blog name indicates your TRUE nature!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Useless stat of the day...
That was DeRo’s 8th SF. The ML leaders have 9.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also
he’s within five RBIs of his career high
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's within 3...
Career high was 74 in 2006.
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by DeRoMyHero on Aug 17, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's ONE!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a lot of popouts to DeRo
1 down,,, 2 to go
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW - love that slider
totally turned him around….nasty
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see Ross jerk away from that slider over the plate!
Nasty!
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by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 DOWN!
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 down!
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's TWO!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GO 6-3
one more
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hear the Crowd singing "Go Cubs Go"?
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by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor form
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait for the last out.
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome hearing it.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 run lead
Throw strikes
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
prematurely
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
strike this sucker out Carlos....
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Carlos
knock this off and finish it.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When Marmol can't get his fastball over, that's when he struggles.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as evidenced by the past two at bats
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol can't find the zone again
2-0
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
settle down
Carlos
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sheesh this is taking forever
so says my belly
by Emelie on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon carlos, fire it down the middle!
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
love the Cub fans whooping it up...
combining beer with heat & humidity is not a good thing.
“Go Cubs Go’”can wait for 3 outs.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great roadtrip boys!!!!
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
by thinskull on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
strike up the band!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1 count
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GO-4-3
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT;'S THREEE!!!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
time for lunch!!! GREAT to share this with you as always!!!
by Emelie on Aug 17, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT WOULD BE A.......................................
by nervousCUBlover on Aug 17, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Roadtrip!
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by wnielsen on Aug 17, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Roadtrip! thanks everyone... thanks Cubbies....
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 17, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch out for the pie, Reed!!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
giveittohim
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al's recap
is allready up!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 17, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that guy is good.
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by Reddevil on Aug 17, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers have them loaded with 2 outs in the second.
Richie Weeks is up, still 3-0 Dodgers.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weeks K's. Still 3-0, Dodgers, bottom of the 2nd.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 17, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice..
anyone doing a brewers-dodgers thread?
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by Bump Bailey on Aug 17, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not up for it today
But if someone else wants to, I’ll follow along.
by Clutch16 on Aug 17, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CUBS WIN!
"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield
by DrGalazkiewicz on Aug 17, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This wins gotta vault Demp into the CY race.
And boy am I excited to see Shark in the rotation for next year.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
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