Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Tuesday 8/19, 7:05 CT
by Al on Aug 19, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs, Aug 19, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
Today is the 39th anniversary of Kenny Holtzman's no-hitter vs. the Braves, an unusual no-hitter because there were no strikeouts. The wind was blowing in on a cool August day and that helped Holtzman, as a ball hit by Hank Aaron that normally would have been on Waveland was blown back and caught in the well by Billy Williams in the 7th inning. Paul Sullivan has a nice recap article in today's Tribune which also contains the text of the game stories written at the time.
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Reminder, the above stat line is Harden's numbers with the Cubs only. See the pitcher box for his full-season stats.
Johnny Cueto beat the Cubs in Cincinnati on May 5, and they beat him at Wrigley Field on July 9. Cueto is 1-3, 5.63 in his last 7 starts and is second in the NL in HR allowed. Aramis Ramirez homered off him in the July game and Geovany Soto took him deep in the May game.
Rich Harden let Lou know that he likes pitching at night and in cooler weather, so that's the main reason he was pushed back from the Marlins series to start tonight. He did start once vs. the Reds in interleague play with Oakland, but that was in 2004 -- there's only one player who was in that game who's still on the Reds (Javier Valentin). Valentin is 1-for-3 lifetime vs. Harden, who threw five shutout innings in Atlanta last Wednesday, although he walked five.
Today's game is on cable in Chicago and Cincinnati. 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 7 pm CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Ohhh yess!!!! Finally!!!
Almost time! These recent off-days have seemed to take FOREVER…..
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got my KU football tickets today
See you @ Arrowhead on the 29th of November.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See you there sir.
With a National Title on the line…I’m going to St. Louis next weekend for the Illinois game. PUMPED.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're going down!!!
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 19, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could have a BCB beer at Arrowhead
with you, me and nji
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooh!
third! waint that;’s not too cool
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You get a bronze
Good times!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some people wait a lifetime
for a moment like this * holding back tears of pride *
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly would be proud.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 19, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and not typed very good either
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that Cueto and Volquez
are both running out of gas, thanks to Dusty’s pristine pitcher-management…Or mis-management…Let’s jump on him early tonight!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You think that's bad
Look at what Aaron Harang’s gamelogs are like this year. Especially the May 22nd-29th managerial masterpiece!
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 19, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool chat with Fonte on the front page....
Somehow, him saying that he likes to hunt doesn’t surprise me.
Not cutting on him, he just looks like a country boy, who would like it out in the woods.
by Jimsil on Aug 19, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
startin early
nice!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahaaa
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what did she say?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That she wants to have sex with me.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats not how I heard it.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhh...
I’m trying to boost my cred.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's what I heard.
Consider your cred boosted.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Harden on the mound tonight!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooh, that’s dirty
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Aug 19, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, the mound is made of dirt.
One gold star.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Someone is in 7th inning strech form today. :-P
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'm all stretched...
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWHS
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZING!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Aug 19, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One off day
and all the pent up one liners come out :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 19, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, yeah...
…I’m gonna need a signed letter of verification on that one.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She says a lot...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Technical balk.
Laughing at your own joke.
Umps 1, Reds 0, Cubs 0
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was responding to Drew!
But I did after I posted….
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then SBNation technical balked on you.
Umps 2, Reds 0, Cubs 0
Not looking good.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling the umps are going to win
a blowout today.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well thats good
its obvious they don’t get enough credit.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and they don't have enough power
big ol mean baseball players, actually wanting them to look at the base…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need to take control back...
…And the Olympic Judges just scored a quick 9.25…Things do not look good…
Umps 2, Olympic Judges 9.25, Cubs 0, Reds 0
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering Cubs start down a run tonight because we are at home
I dont see the Umps or Judges blowing this lead
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 19, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but what if the umps
aren’t perfectly synchronized? They’re all supposed to do the same thing, remember.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't questioning the umps enough to get
strikes added to your count?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano leads off
with an 0-2 count…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And foul balls with 2 strikes
are outs
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As are pitches at your face.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the important thing is....
do they count as pitches in the pitch count?
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Synchro umping?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a completely non-subjective
sport. Therefore, it’s the best evar.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wait til replay hits.
Umps’ll finally get theirs!
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The judges will make sure to help out the Umps
So out of sync umps will be saved by scared and biased judges.
Also to form an even playing field tonight half our runs go to the Reds
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 19, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
they were going to add special inflatable bleachers to seat an extra 10,000 Reds fans.
What’s that you say? There aren’t 10,000 current Reds fans?
And another technical Balk on Cincy. They start the game down a run. Umps 2, Judges 16.24, Cubs 0, Reds -1.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And having negative runs
is another technical balk, as your great-grandfather never would have seen something like that.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THROW IT AT HIS HEAD!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on!
That judge clearly landed on her knees!
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE SYSTEM IS FLAWED.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems forever
since a game. Pitch well Rich.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 19, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would be nice if he could go 7 tonight.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be fantastic
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 19, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes not a 7 inning pitcher
I’d rather have 6 solid (shutout?) innings than see him be forced to go 7 and get hurt.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all depends on how many pitches
he takes to get there
by SuperContext on Aug 19, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone get ESPN Insider ? Please HELP
There are two article on the Maddux trade I would love to read but I can’t access. If any kind soul out there can help please e mail me at jrosner at kino dot com.
Thanks
FYI her is an article you might I guess I like re Maddux & Dodgers
http://mvn.com/mlb-dodgers/2008/08/18/maddux-is-secured-again/
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 19, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'll email you Jessica
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hooray!
pregame thread!!!!!!
BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS BATS!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya know
day game followed by off day followed by night game makes for a long wait between games. Gah.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I seem to recall that...
…after Cueto’s first couple starts, he was looking pretty unhittable. That’s clearly not the case now, though his K:BB ratio remains impressive. Let’s hope the Cubs can make some solid and repeated contact tonight.
And I always look forward to Harden’s starts. How can ya not? He did walk a few too many guys last outing, but I have a feeling that probably won’t be the case tonight.
GO CUBS!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone!
After a two-week absence due to nuptials and honeymooning, I’m very happy to be back. I couldn’t follow too much because Internet was $20 a day at the resort, but much to my wife’s chagrin, I got to watch last Sunday’s game. What a jewel that was from Dempster.
Anywho, what’s the good word around here?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Aug 19, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Anywho, what’s the good word around here?
At the moment, TWSS… but it changes by the moment.
(Congrats on the wedding!! Hope you had a great time)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
It was a great time indeed.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Aug 19, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good word is: Cubs!
Followed closely by: Win! Finished up by: Tonight!
Welcome back and congrats! And what kinda resort was this? Every hotel I’ve visited recently has had free Internet access.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
The Westin in Cabo. They gouged me. I could’ve bought a Lexus with the money I spent. A Coke was $4.50 and with Bacardi, it was $12.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Aug 19, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that's ridiculous.
Still, I’m guessing you had a pretty great time. One of my friends recently sent me a postcard from Cabo, and she definitely wasn’t complaining!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its a beautiful place though
I am sure you and your wife had a blast. Did you hit up Squid Row?
by PieFan08 on Aug 19, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's about freaking time.....
rich gets a double tonight, that’s my bold call for the night
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question?
Who evern plys baseball for the Reds at SS LF CF RF C
i know Encarnacion, Phillips Votto and Bruce whom else?
they are terrible…
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Aug 19, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good question
who all is left?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cupboard isn't bare
but it’s close….Hairston in CF, Chris Dickerson in LF, Keppinger at SS, Andy Phillips at 1B and the immortal Paul Bako behind the dish according to the Reds depth chart.
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 19, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
paul bako makes me sick inside
he is one of my all-time least favorite cub, although i have to give him credit for a big double in the nlcs (i believe)
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thougth Bako was so bland
fans had no opinion of him.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Aug 19, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Cubs management
pass on Pudge before 03 instead sticking with Miller and Bako?
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 19, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they passed on Pudge in '04
for Barrett
"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"
by MerlinDog on Aug 19, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait...
when you’re one deep, is that considered actual depth? We’re talking kiddie-pool here, right?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Korey! Korey! Korey!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good ol Dick Harden
Here’s hoping he can give us another good outing tonight. Honestly, I’m happy as long as the cubs keep winning series’ but I really think they are capable of sweeping the Reds and the Nats here this week.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Aug 19, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wanted to say that.....but i didn't want to get ripped
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
but at this point 2 outta every 3 is what we really need to do. Consistent winning and avoiding bad streaks is what’ll keep us in first.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
especially referring to the avoiding losing streaks…..that is one of the big thing about this years team, we haven’t really had a TERRIBLE losing streak at all this year
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst is what 4 games in a row?
But with our starting pitching we shouldn’t go into a long slide.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that it?
wow….this year is unreal
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep.
haven’t gone more than 4 in a row in the L column.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I think
we’ve only done that once.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
And before the tragedy in Tampa we hadn’t lost three straight all year.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the tragedy in Tampa....
…..makes it sounds like the bus was swept away in a hurricane, but instead it was getting swept by a good tampa bay team on the road…..what a great year to be a cub!
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here here.
In all actuality, the Tragedy in Tampa already goes by another name: Tropicana Field.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i drink a different orange juice now
btw…..
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, so
you don’t drink Tropicana
you don’t drink Minute Maid
what do you drink?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who put that strikethrough
in there?
Sometimes I wish BCB would just obey basic HTML law…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Technical balk:
strikethroughout.
Umps 4, Judges 16.24, Reds -1, Cubs 0
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the blood of reds fans...
….wait was that a little too much?
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually had a case of Miller
in my fridge during the four-game series with the Brewers I was sure was gonna hurt us.
I now think I should stock up on it.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've stopped drinking orange juice entirely.
On the downside…
I think I have the scurvy. ARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, waitaminute...
…did SBN…
…fix the greybar bug?
Crikey, I think they did.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yar?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I noticed last week.
My black armband just came off today.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw man...
…what fun is that?
RIP Dread Captain Graybar. You were a scurvy knave with a hook for a hand and a peg for a leg. But you clashed sabers with the best of ’em. This pint of grog is fer you.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I go away for a week
and the Dread Pirate Graybar is sacked by the SBN Navy.
I can only hope that the Pirate Graybar went down with his ship like a good pirate captain.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Aug 19, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think to assume anything else
would discredit the good Pirate’s memory.
Avast, matey. Our time together was too short.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd completely blocked out that series
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't block it out
but it makes me call for my mommy.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw drew
i’ve been waiting to say this….
remember the other night when i said “if we get out of this inning, we will win”?
well…….wait for it…….I TOLD YOU SO
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you did!
I gave you props in the gamethread, too!
So, go ahead and prophecy, my friend! TESTIFY!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?????
hmm now i am going back and looking for that! PREACH
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but hey....all teams get swept during the year
if that was the “low” point of our season, then we’ve had it pretty good!
my low point of the year was not winning opening day, after dome’s heroics
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't the sweep part of it
it was the complete HORROR i felt when Z walked off holding his shoulder.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t need to be reminded of that…. I gues I had blocked that part out as well.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
that was pretty awful.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, see
now THERE’s that repressed memory…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh
forgot about that, too.
But, hey, remember when kicked the Brewers ass four games in a row?!
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROKKIN!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a beautiful series that was
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks eerily like, um,
Mr Garrison’s car-thing.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, I know what you mean.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pulled up the pic to post here
then wisely thought better of it.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i looks like a torture device.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You do?
I’m so sorry.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah.
i’ll just stop typing now. its obvious i suck.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not gonna touch that one.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the board....
it’s a tragedy anytime marquis starts
or we give up 3 runs in an inning
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what? dick harden or sweep? or both?
cause im ok saying all of the above. Honestly, these aren’t good teams that we are playing and the Cubs are quite good, especially at home. I’d really like to seem distance themselves from the pack here and these next 9 games can do that possibly with 6 at home against the Pirates and Nats and then 3 on the road against the Pirates.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Aug 19, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweep.....
…..i don’t believe in jinx’ing yourself, but there are a lot of people that do so i didn’t want to be blamed for a bad homestand, i’ll let you take the blame lol
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
np. I can take it.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Aug 19, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not into the "jinxing" yourself either
but I do think its unrealistic to say we’re going to win 9 in a row.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so when a black cat stares you down....
…stare back
i love that commercial
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how they show that uber intense glare from Z
at that point. I admit. I got chills the first time I saw it.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love the idea behind the commercial
“hey cubs fans, the past is the past and has NOTHING to do with this year”
that’s been my mantra all year
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i suppose it's as possible as anything.
especially considering the opponents, but it all starts tonight with Harden.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Aug 19, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
capable, yes.
but that’s why they play them. Hopefully, we’re on a high from sticking it to the Marlins, and we’re just going to roar through this home-stand.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Day Cub Fans!
Hate days off. Usually means I HAVE to work…..
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Aug 19, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sup yalls
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 19, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so, you work for Toonces now?
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Aug 19, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
naw
still fontenot
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hiyo!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holly crap
people have a lot to say today!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
day game off day night game
we’re going through Cub withdrawl.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me, I just like the look of my own text.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, you are one sick puppy.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holly Crap...
…I think I dated her in college.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No need to give *any* more details, pal.
by Clutch16 on Aug 19, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you don't wanna know.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 19, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet she had a nice
dutch oven.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you say "Dutch Oven" you mean this right?
Not this:
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dutch oven by my hubby's
definition is farting under the covers then pulling them up over my head in an attempt to kill me with stench.
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get to leave work!
See you all soon. Technical balk on me for leaving the thread…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Two notes
1 – To think that I was made when my buddy picked up Cueto and I had to take Volquez in fantasy waivers. Volquez looks SIGNIFICANTLY better.
2 – I hope Ron is back on the friggin radio.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 19, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he is.
no more of the Otto.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Made?
Like a mobster?
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mad, damn you
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 19, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's back tonight!
At least, according to Pat in last week’s broadcasts…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 19, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Ronnie.
Otto is alright, but he’s no Santo.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my local watering hole must be worried about me....
…..seeing how i haven’t been there in 2 days to watch the cubs!
by cubswynn on Aug 19, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yo yo, hommes
I’m off to have dinner with my lovely wife and (not yet strung up by his heels) child, and then it’s TO THE CUBS CAVE, ROBIN!
See yawl in a bit.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*Y'all* Y-apostrophe-A-L-L
I’m generally ok with variations on a theme, but that one is graven in Southern stone.
by Clutch16 on Aug 19, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
apostrophes are generally considered unnecessary on the nets
holla
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 19, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
& spelling
wurd
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 19, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll overlook a missing apostrophe
But the W belongs on a white flag, not in that word.
by Clutch16 on Aug 19, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another example of bad Reporting
Article has Dome or Edmonds as possibly hitting 3rd in the lineup (something I don’t think either of them have done yet this year). Likewise, it has Fontenot backing up Theriot at SS when he needs a dayoff and Cedano playing second…
Something tells me that Mr. Hill has not seen a Cubs game all year and just pulled up team stats to write this Garbage
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8462030
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Aug 19, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Thats an awful lot of idicocy in one article.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds hit third
just the other day, but it’s the first time evar. It was the game both Lee and Aram sat, Ward batted 4th.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Stone said today
That Dusty Baker succeeded in turning the Reds around… from a mediocre team loaded with young talent, to a really crappy team.
by daeviant on Aug 19, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One more reason
I think he’s one of the most brilliant men in baseball.
by ryan89 on Aug 19, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's 100% correct!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
--Voros McCracken
by nbt on Aug 19, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I won't be able to follow the thread like I normally do
I get to go to the game! 11th row, behind Third Base. And they’re free! I’ll see if I can take some pictures for you guys.
by astroview on Aug 19, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lucky dog!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
such a letdown for you
missing our presence during the game
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate you I hate you I hate you
Seriously you lucky dog you. Game starts after 1 am my time so I will just read the game threads tomorrow morning.
by Stan Cox on Aug 19, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um where the hell are you for that time zone ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 19, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Rich Harden let Lou know that he likes pitching at night and in cooler weather..."
Yes, the epitome of Cubs baseball: night games with cool temps.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hehe
hey this is a different season… a theoretical game in late Oct would be cooler & at night… It could happen. :-P
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the way you think.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 19, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You like other things, too.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then he is made for
(dare I say it, yes I do) the playoffs in Chicago ;)
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Aug 19, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wonder if by "cooler" temps he meant 40 degrees
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 19, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't tell ya
;)
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Aug 19, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUDE!
Why don’t your just put a picture of the Cubs on the cover or S.I.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't that been done
a few times this year already? ;)
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Aug 19, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I am sure that Lou responded,
“Rich, you go out there now and give me 7 innings, 95 pitches and no more than 2 runs against, and everything will be just fine.”
And I am sure that Lou told him, “you have a lot more control over that result than I do over the weather.”
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 19, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that last line would be perfect
if it had “look,” or “listen” in front of it. than it would be a true lou-ism
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I'm down with " I like to pitch when.........
I’m sure every pitcher has his preferences. But this is starting to get annoying.
“I need 5 days of rest”
“I like to pitch at night”
“I like cooler weather”
Geez. I wonder how this is sitting with the rest of the staff.
As long as he wins. I guess.
"We're thinner than people think we are."- Lou Pinella
by tedinSoCal on Aug 19, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I pitch better at night in cooler temps" - Rich Harden
Anyone wonder if Lou responded to this statement by Harden by saying…
TWSS!?!?!
by Chadnudj on Aug 19, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I figure we will
be able to tell how many of the Cubs visit here once they start slippin some TWSS into their post game interviews
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the mets traded for cordero from the nats...
so we miss him this weekend.
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cordero is on the DL- out for the season.
The Nats traded Luis Ayala to the Mets for a PTBNL.
"Baseball is like church- many attend, few understand." ~ Leo Durocher
by The Lip on Aug 19, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CUETO
LIGHT EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 19, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wont be around for the in game thread
…perhaps its because I will be in the skybox (directly behind homeplate) 2 suites over from Hendry. Sorry, really just wanted to rub that it.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 19, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell Hendry
what a great job he has done for us.
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Aug 19, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
an even luckier dog!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 19, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not with all the free beer and food ill be eating
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 19, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that high life
beer nazi guy comes to your box, kick him in the shins for me. what an irritating commercial.
and have a great time. :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for rubbing it in.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 19, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 19, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flying in tomorrow
Me and my wife — for the rest of the Cincy series and one of the games with the Nats…can’t wait…plan on dropping by that t-shirt place to get our BCB shirts.
by StevenABQ on Aug 19, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All these lucky
people getting to go to the games. Have fun!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 19, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
assistant gm randy bush
getting some face time. auditioning?
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which name is dirtier
Dick Harden or Randy Bush?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a tie..they
both win gold.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 19, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, one gets gold.
The other gets silver. That’s the way ties are resolved now.
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
by Schwa on Aug 19, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yabbut I was
playing by my rules. ;-)
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 19, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh you mean common sense.
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
by Schwa on Aug 19, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Rocky Cherry wins Gold
They can tie for Silver. I miss Rocky.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 19, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's no doubt he (shark)
could fulfill either role next year (starter or reliever)
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONE MORE HOUR
Ugh!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 19, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was meant for BCPOD
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 19, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Linups posted
Fonzie
Theriot
Lee
Ramierez
Edmonds
Soto
Dome
Derosa
Harden
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The best 6-7-8 hitting lineup in the major leagues.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 19, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
love our lineup.
do wish theriot were getting more consistent days off… he needs to be strong for the stretch.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Riot just got 2 days off
I’m sure he’s fine.
And if the Cubs can get a 10 game lead he can take the last 2 weeks off of the season and get all rested up (as long as fonty is babysitting his kids.)
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't talking specifically about today
I just hope that Lou remembers to rest him over the next few weeks so that he’s as fresh as possible for later.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reds
LF Dickerson
SS Keppinger
RF Bruce
2b Phillips
1b Votto
3b Encarnacion
CF Patterson
C Bako
Cueto
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When do Reds fans storm the field and demand Dusty stop playing Patterson?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 19, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno
but seeing as it hasn’t happened yet, it ain’t gonna.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 19, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait till Corey gets signed to a 4 year extension
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 19, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he hasn;t been starting
mebbe dusty’s playing a hunch tonight
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Corey-O-Meter starts tonight
Currently at .197
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 19, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will declare right now that our 6-7-8 hitters
do not compare with what the Reds are putting up there tonight.
(Interpret however you want…)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 19, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tonight's not starting lineup for the reds
1. lf gary redus
2. 2b tommy helms
3. 3b dan driessen
4. 1b ted kluszewski
5. rf ken griffey senior
6, cf bobby tolan
7. ss roy mcmillan
8. c dann bilardello
8. p bruce berenyi
by tim815 on Aug 19, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5. rf ken griffey senior
Didn’t they trade him? To some AL team?
by Clutch16 on Aug 19, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Joe Morgan?
What say you??
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 19, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
resting him?
or did you trade him to the not starting Giants for Bonds?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 19, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron Santo back tonight!
He just started talking on the pre-game show. Love me some Ron Santo.
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by nji232 on Aug 19, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am a big Santo fan as well
I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!
by brownbuddha on Aug 19, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This may have been pointed out in the CC threads earlier
When they traded for him they were 3.5 games out. Now they are 5 games out.
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by nji232 on Aug 19, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who do they play tonight, the Astros again
I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!
by brownbuddha on Aug 19, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets vs. Moehler
Im sure Moehler is trash against every other team in MLB.
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by nji232 on Aug 19, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Sheets will have an off night and Moehler will pitch an ok game
Lets Hope
I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!
by brownbuddha on Aug 19, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should just pitch him every night
I’m sure that would help
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 19, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, I am happy to see that w/a 7 run
lead that Dusty…err, Yost has CC finish the game. 117 v 130 pitches will make a difference come Ocotober.
Keep adding up those pitches Yost! It is one thing to add up those pitches in a close game…but witha big lead? Yost is our biggest advantage down the home stretch. I will always believe that to be the case.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 19, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scary number -----> .429
Must improve….
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 19, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Cueto?
Wasn’t he on The Green Hornet?
by DrCrawdad on Aug 19, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol I think that was Kato
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 19, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air!!!! hiya all
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 19, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Walk this way
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/19/596748/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 19, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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