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"In the words of Ron Santo, ’That’s right, Pat!’"

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CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!!!

Good Evening Everyone!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Friggin Reds announcers on DirecTV...ugh!

I want to hear them grousing all night long.

Hurt them Cubs…early & often. Take no prisoners tonight!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have DirecTV

but am blacked out.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dish here...

blacked out as well.

by BlueSox on Aug 20, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sucks doesn't it?

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

Law and Order tonight.

by BlueSox on Aug 20, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have

Pat and Ron on so that helps.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blacked out

here too. And no Pat and Ron.

Nuts.

by Dave in the basement on Aug 20, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hah!

That’s MY RECOMMENDATION quote there!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go Quality Start Lilly!

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Make your Home Run Predictions:

Im going with Edmonds

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot

Just a hunch

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Aug 20, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geo

He has the power tonight!

by Morg98 on Aug 20, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dlee

ends his power struggle

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Starting Line Ups

Soriano
Theriot
Lee
Ramirez
Edmonds
DeRosa
Fukudome
Soto
Lilly

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano and Aramis...go deep early

(film on WGN News at 10)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i called dlee too

roid man! lol

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Evening

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, moms and dads………….Let’s Go Cubs!

by MOCubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUE: Running Down a Dream

HERE WE GO!!!!!!

LET’S GO CUBBIES!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

awww

Les Walrond got sent down :(

by Canseco's Roid Party on Aug 20, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright!

let’s mow ’em down and hit ’em out!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

That was an interesting throw to say the least

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 away

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go Cubbies here we go, clap clap

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 20, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 away

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's do this!!!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!

three outs!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice dig out by lee.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nah

hiyo!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a paradox!

and you know what that means… technical balk.

THE UMPS TAKE AN EARLY LEAD!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn...

but we better stop with this blasphemous conversation, lest we be accused of being blowhards…

by sackings108 on Aug 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit

and it’s my birthday next week. How’m’I gonna blow out the candles?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

present

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How are you doing?

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine thanks

and you?

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great...the Cubs are playing the Reds

Happy days!

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So true

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

almost live from Dallas

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 20, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We are here

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here

And unable to watch. Thanks for any PBP that anyone does.

by Morg98 on Aug 20, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here

with my In & Out Burger. Yum!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do kids still deface the signs

And make them say In-N-Out B urge r?

by Clutch16 on Aug 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

they just knock the “g” out of the Black Angus sign

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In & Out Burgers

are sacred shrines here. everyone loves ’em. No one would harm the place.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In my experience

there is nothing more sacred to a 16 yr old than a scat joke in a public place

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 20, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hi hi

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Hey

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Aug 20, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Late again...

but yo, i’m here..

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

batta batta batta batta

saWING, batta…

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3

if you blinked you missed that 1/2 inning

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO SORIANO!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

very efficient baseball!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they are fighting

for the honor of hitting 8th on this team

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

blah

1 away

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

has Arroyo

always had such light colored hair?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Sori swinging at that pitch?

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fine...you're right.

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

must be a good guesser

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

see I like Soriano, and think he provides a lot of offensive value to the team.

In fact, I’d argue that he’s the best offensive player we’ve got. That being said, he is a guess hitter, isn’t he? He’s not the kind of guy to study pitchers and adjust. He’s essentially a bad ball hitter, although a good one at that.

by sackings108 on Aug 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santo is STYLIN'

in the mock turtleneck!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bronson

11 pitches for 3 outs…blah!

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pitchers duel early!

lol

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On three straight

78 MPH changeups – he’s walkin’ tall after that.

by Clutch16 on Aug 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat just

confirmed Ron’s new hair piece. lol

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thast awesome!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha...

What did he say?

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Aug 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was saying that Ron's

wife is at the game and how nice Ron looks with his new hair piece.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet.

Aramis time!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and three.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Jimmy!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't even think

about what I posted. They must be really into the game.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah that must be it..lol

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Move the runner up!

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lets go rbi's

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is DeRo's My Hero?

She should be her for his HR he’s about to hit.

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or a single

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

single!

Cubs 1 Red 0 (Umps 2)

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-0

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1- 0

DeRo the HeRo!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto blocks that

19 of 20 times

And DeRo, our hero draws first blood!

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 20, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mikie likes it

and so does Milton!

Mike+Milton+Eamus Catuli = AC000000

by Cub's Paperboy on Aug 20, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's DeRoMyHero?

Mark’s batting 6th today!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meh

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Roller Coasters

To date: I have been on 156 of them Nationwide

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont want to spam up the game thread

Im me on AIM @ ChicagoCubs316 or on Yahoo @ Galvan316

And we can talk there.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

spam is gross

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like spam

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 20, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I guess ill just talk here about it really quick.

My favorite Steel coaster has to be Kingda Ka favorite Wooden Ride is Voyage at Holiday World.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

love 'em

assuming that’s not a euphamism for my relationship with my ex. :P

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto will walk

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big mistake

giving Lilly a shot with 2 on??

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 20, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on LILLY!

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i like to call him

sweaty teddy

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm almost afraid

to ask why.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note...she did not ask "Why?"

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no reason

sounds funny

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and it rhymes too

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no reason...sounds funny

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh oh

pitcher with a hitters count, look out

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I finished my chores

just in time to see the first run!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what kinda chores does a reddevil have?

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotta clean the flaming pits of hell? Spray with Sulfer-scented lysol

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 20, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dust?

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clearing the dust devils and such.

(lame. I admit)

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah its pretty cool

How long until MLB charges you 39.99 to use it? LOL

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i always thought mlb.tv was pretty resonable

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DERO!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice play!!!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

awful quiet thread tonight!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

which can be a good thing

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true dat

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is a good thing

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+9

…and counting

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope lilly goes deep into the game tonight like last night

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 20, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i failed geometry

hold the school record…12% for the semester

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by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i absolutely hate blackouts

one thing MLB needs to fix immediately.

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by chi-townbleacherbum on Aug 20, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good PA for Fonzie there

Wait – did I just write that?

by Clutch16 on Aug 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WALK?

Yeah!

Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can someone answer this question for me?

Why do baseball players put Pine Tar in the middle section of the bat? No where near the handle doesnt make sense to me.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bunting?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I seriously doubt Soriano

bunts. heh maybe though better then what I could come up with.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

good question i have no clue

by cubsfaninatl on Aug 20, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just makes it convenient

if they want to get a better grip in the middle of an AB, without going back to the Cedeno circle

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 20, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

Now that makes perfect sense to me.

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hope no one takes the bait.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was gonna

but I already been failed :(

by cubsfaninatl on Aug 20, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Discretion:

the better part of valor.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

PHG must have had quite a night. He’s wearing the same shirt as yesterday!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

votto just copped a feel on soriano

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonz did not get picked off a first, good there

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 20, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no chance at first

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 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello everybody

I am sooo not happy this game isn’t on TV. That Corner gas show is on WGN and Stupid reruns of college football games are on Comcast. Grrr

Other than that? How are the boys doin?

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good deal

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take it you dont live in Chicago?

because the game is on WCIU or maybe available on Extra Innings on FSN Ohio

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too far into "Cards territory" to get that

I am near Peoria

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Usually I can find it

on a sports alt channel on Dish, but its no where to be found. I usually can find Cards and Brewers and White Sox games too if I am interested.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel your pain :-(

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know Dusty must be wondering if this team remembers anything

he taught the Cubs with the way they walk so often now.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God i hope not

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't it feel like

Derrek is becomming less and less of a power bat and more and more of a 2 spot or 6 spot hitter?

by cubsfaninatl on Aug 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes...

But, our #1 hitter acts more like a 3 or 4

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Conversation at a Cubs Game
Me "I think it's cool that a lot of Cubs have names that are abbreviations. A-Ram, D-Ro, D-Lee.... how about R-Ther (R-Tear).
Cousin "....that just sounds graphic."

by Beaushek on Aug 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

17 HR?

Yeah, seems like. But it’s still working if not for all the DP balls

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but

most of those homeruns were early in the season.

I agree with Beaushek that the cubs shouldn’t change it, just saying that he isn’t a true power threat anymore, imo.

by cubsfaninatl on Aug 20, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi Guys

just got in from Midway, sitting here with my feet up… enjoying the game. Go Cubs!

by Emelie on Aug 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 20, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome home Em!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks, sue!

It sure feels good :D Plus I can start watching Cubs games again during the week!!

by Emelie on Aug 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the best part.

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DP's hurt.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeow!

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh wow...

im so embarassed i know what that means

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then I'm embarrassed I don't.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have come to realize more and more

things about myself and accept them. Most recently it was that I can turn virtually anything into a sexual innuendo. I could be ashamed, but I embrace it. lol

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Putting it out there

that Lilly is going to throw a no hitter.

by cubsfaninatl on Aug 20, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SONUVA!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

STOP!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh...?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

do you just get off failing people...a couple have been pretty good

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes its my main mission in life

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty positive...

That at the end of the season, I’m gonna consider Derosa our MVP

Conversation at a Cubs Game
Me "I think it's cool that a lot of Cubs have names that are abbreviations. A-Ram, D-Ro, D-Lee.... how about R-Ther (R-Tear).
Cousin "....that just sounds graphic."

by Beaushek on Aug 20, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Very uncreative with the "TWSS's" Tonight

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the dp one was funny

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually

Your right about the DP one

AFTER REVIWING THE PLAY…. THE RULING HAS BEEN REVERSED

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the ups refund

one technical balk.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

twit...

that’s what I thought.

by tootle on Aug 20, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

if we were issuing points that was a 1000 which I think is first place so far

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

very creative and open minded...

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's SWL?

He is our creative energy.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not including the Cubs, which is the best team in baseball?

AT&T text question….Angels, Red Sox, Rays, White Sox, ummm..forgot the others…I say Angels.

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 20, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LAA

no question.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 20, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

and they are winning right now

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

halos

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

angels of anaheim or LA or wherever they claim to be

even though its in Anaheim which is like saying wrigley field is in Glencoe

Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball. --Harry Caray

by chi-townbleacherbum on Aug 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only MLB game on is LAA and TB

on ESPN2. Guess that’s better than Yankees.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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