First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 8/2, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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Que: Intro to Van Halen Jump
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!!!
GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
hey hey
how are you?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Hey Sue!!
Ready for a win? I’m sure you are.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Im always ready for a Cubs win
But doing well… thanks :)
PLAY BALL!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Rivas flies to right
one away
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Not all the Cub killers on the Pirates where traded
They still have Jack WIlson….. heh
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Cubs killer is a misconception my friend...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
i'd take jack wilson over jason bay or nady
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
with that said
Wilson flies out to Soriano in Left
2 down
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
let's bounce back today!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
They will, I have no doubt.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
1-2-3 inning
LETS GET SOME RUN!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
runs*
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
kinda slow in here today where is everyone?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Well, if I had my druthers...
I’d still be in bed, alas, that is not the case.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Let's go Cubbies!!!
Time for some runs. :)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Just a question:
Why is a Fox game of the Week the White Sox vs Royals?
seems rather silly to me.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
It's totally a classic rivalry tha will captivate the nation!!!!!!
And both teams are SO good!!!!
...oh. wait. confusion
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Ball 4
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Wow
A Derrek Lee DP
this is getting old.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
how is he still hitting .290 w/17 bombs
it seems like every time somebody gets on he grounds out!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
I just hope he runs out of them before the post season.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
They need to start sending runners
in front of Lee…can’t believe this. Move him down! Never anyone on for ARam.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions
"Ronny, speaking of birthdays, and ages..."
Love me some Pat Hughes…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
And he goes on to say
there is a 104 year old celebrating her birthday at Wrigley!!! Gotta love Cubbies fans…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
VERY VERY OT:
Ok, me and my friend are having an argument about who is bigger in the United States:
Tony Romo OR
Jessica Simpson
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 2, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
3 years ago I would have said Jessica...
...but I think she is old news now. Tony, baby.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Who cares?
He’s a QB that is given all this hype but has yet to win a playoff game.
Still
a top 5 QB in the game. Favre has only won 2 playoff games since the Super Bowl win…Just sayin….
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not repeat yesterday
and get down to these guys. C’mon Ted!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
+1
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just nervous
And Ted isn’t looking good so far.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Once he gets control of the curve,
he’ll be alright, he’s got a good Fastball today.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
happy to be back and watching the game on mlb.com today...
go get ‘em Teddy!
buckle down. we need some (fast) outs.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Yo Carl!!
Glad you’re here.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
What's a Steve Pierce?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
ted needs to be on today
i think if he can cruise for several innings the offense will get going, but i worry a little if we fall behind
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
i was starting to feel out of my comfort zone
with that five game winning streak. this is more like it.
Pitch Count getting high
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:30 PM CDT reply actions
Noiced that.
Every hitter going 6 pitches deep.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
YYYYES!
Sit down.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions
It is only
12:30. Looks like a lot of families there today.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Finally.
K
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions
Nice job Ted!!!
Get out of this, you can do it!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Come on Ted
No walk
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
Crap
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
Bases loaded.
Nice work Lilly.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Need a double play
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
have DLee bat for them
lol jk i really love DLee
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
+1
and quit falling behind!!!
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh.
What I wouldn’t give for a double play.
I know she said it, but whatever.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Lilly at 43 pitches
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
good thing we haven't used the bullpen a ton lately..
might be using it today it appears
"Go Cubs Go"
Only one first pitch strike so far...
Not a happy stat
That was a strike! Sit down. 2 out.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
SITDOWN!!!!!!!
2 Down
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Anyone think
the Cubs overlooked the Pirates after the Milwaukee series?
I think it feels that way because the FANS might have overlooked the pirates after the crew
but I don’t think for a second Lou or the team did.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
SIT DOWN GOMEZ
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
YESS!!!!!!
Sit down!!!!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
Bare down on Maholm...
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
YAY!!!!
ONE MORE Please!!! Let’s get out of this without giving up any runs!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
When I first read
what he said I thought he said boobies, lol
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Darn
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
What on Earth was that?
Yargh. Important to score first with the wind howling in like it is.
Should Theriot have had that?
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
Really?
I think if he gets a better jump on that he at least gets his glove on it rather than sort of batting it down. Then again I’m on MLB.TV and I can’t see the play very well.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
No, it hit right on the edge of the grass and the infield dirt deep in the hole.
would have been a tough play.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
yes he should have had it?
use the reply button, horace
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
yes he should have had it
what other yes/no question was out there.
by horace tarbox on Aug 2, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a very tough play to complete, even if he came up with it cleanly.
It was a base hit.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
SIT DOWN RIVAS!!!
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
Lilly at
54 pitches through 2 innings.
Looks like the bullpen will be active today
minimal damage
Pat: “a half-swing but that’ll cost him a full strike!”
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Well, he struck out the side and only gave up one...
but 54 pitches. OUCH.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Good.
Minimized the damage. 55 pitches though. Yikes.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
He seems to have
a way of settling down after a few trying innnings.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
whoever suggested that Al
move the game threads up in the right hand side order was right. It’s hard to navigate where it is now.
I agree.
I look for game threads before fan posts.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
that would be nice
i agree
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
yeah he was decent as a spot starter for the A's
so he def has the stamina if need be – maybe ted can start having short innings tho and get us through 6
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
That would be essential.
Hopefully he can settle down and start throwing some strikes.
Lead off double!!
Alright! Let’s get Ted some rest and a bunch of runs!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I thought he has done a good job this year
Aram held up to make sure the liner would drop
Exactamundo. He would have been out at home if Quade sent him.
It would have been a bad send with no outs.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Look if you are going
to complain on everything do us all a favor and go back to the other thread. We don’t want to hear your complaints on every little thing.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Is Quade
a little gun-shy after DLee getting gunned by a mile?
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions
I doubt it.
If Rami would have been sent, he would have been a dead duck.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
i think so
as i said above, it just seems to be holding him back
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
disagree. first ARam can't venture off second until he
is sure the ball is past the first baseman. Once it is past him, it is a hard liner to right. No time for ARam to score. Quade made the right call. ARam had NO jump on that play. If the first baseman catches that, you’d be mad at ARam for getting doubled off. Some of you can’t be pleased no matter what happens.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
i think quade has gotten timid
since the first brewers game when he sent lee
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
you lik? ha
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Awesome.
Took away the double play.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Damn.
Okay Geo…
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
btw how come RJ has been hitting 5th?
and Geo, just get us a deep fly ball, please
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
i'm indifferent i guess
just wondering, he’s not at all a power guy but 5th is kind of a power slot
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
indeed
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Got it done.
Tied game, runner at third. We need some ONEDEC here.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
zorro impression?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
morans
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
weeeeeee
rrrrrrronny has been good lately!
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Yeah, because RC is such a feared hitter...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I did. Doubt tarbaby did though...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I call Lilly HR
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
I'll buy a virtual round if that happens!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 2, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I do.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
1st game i’ve watched one it
mlb.tv mlb.tv mlb.tv mlb.tv
Alright Teddy.
Wasn’t expecting a hit anyway… Get some outs quick & let’s get those bats back up to the plate, with Fonzie leading off next inning. Got through the pitchers spot, I like it.
Jimmyeatworld
I call Lilly 10 Ks today.
He’ll throw 120 pitches haha
Ted...please pitch like that for the next 6 innings....thank you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions
welcome to the gamethread...you like to make friends?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
The best thing you can do, when ignorance is displayed by tarhead...
Is ignore him. He will be reported to Al for language.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
YOU
are – he is a great player and good samaritan in the chicago community
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Ignore him, or her, or it- I can't figure it out.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
what would? Buying you a muzzle?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it doesn't raise your jackass quotient.
Posting stupid things on Internet forums, on the other hand…
it's possible
to root for someone on the team you root for and still accept that he’s an idiot. as a matter of fact, it seems to me that it’s impossible to root for any pro sports teams these days without being able to do that.
by horace tarbox on Aug 2, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Any chance you're going to explain WHY you think Soriano is a Jackass-Idiot?
or are we going to be teated to the never-ending flow of compaints? I wish MDBNIU was back.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
My Question:
What is YOUR jackass quotient?
It has to be off the freaken chart
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
What about the performance
Of pretty much every Cub in last year’s playoffs?
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
you're absolutely right
they all choked. none of them make quite as much money, but they did choke collectively.
by horace tarbox on Aug 2, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
This is one thing I don't understand.
Well, okay, that and white people. But other than that, I don’t understand why some people decide to like ballplayers more the less money they make.
His? HIS?...are you joking?
Because I sort of remember the entire freaking lineup not doing anything. But yeah…just call him out…classy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
for the hockey game
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
Wish I could watch this game
blacked out. but I am compensated by getting the thrilling matchup consisting of White Sox vs Royals. Cant wait.
Lucky you!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Lilly is such a Jackass....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
santo claus
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of Jackasses
Horace,
Why are you even in here if the Cubs are so terrible?
Damn that Derrek Lee walked, such a jackass
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
Owww... Skin is melting burn x 4...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 2, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Blowing in
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 18 HR 47 RBI
overflow
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/2/585061/overflow-thread-1-cubs-vs
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Rookie of the Year
I posted yesterday that Henry Rowlengarner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) sang the 7th inning stretch yesterday. I was flipping through channels and saw that Rookie of the Year is on ABC Family.
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