Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Reds, Thursday 8/21, 1:20 CT
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2-for-2.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Doh
"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
i try to be a useful member of this board
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
FIRST!
"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
First?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Strike out / Throw out DP!!!!
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Strike 'em out
Throw ’em out double-play!! Inning over.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Why do ANY teams run on Blanco?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
DP ARE YOU WITH 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
you're trying too hard.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
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And we've come full circle...
"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
Ewwww....
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 21, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs record when Zambrano homers in 2008
0-3
Hopefully that trend doesn’t continue.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
well
we’re already two runs up on that one game where Z’s homer was the only run.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
True
Here’s the source, if you’re interested
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimmy Ballgame is overdue for a HR
"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
RAMI DOUBLE!
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Someone asked about WS schedule in the other thread
At AL team’s park for first two games, NL team’s park for games 3-4-5 (if), then back to AL team’s park for 6 and 7 if necessary.
Wednesday October 22, 2008 Game 1 7:00 C.T.
Thursday October 23, 2008 Game 2 7:00 C.T.
Saturday October 25, 2008 Game 3 7:00 C.T.
Sunday October 26, 2008 Game 4 7:00 C.T.
Monday October 27, 2008 Game 5* 7:00 C.T.
Wednesday October 29, 2008 Game 6* 7:00 C.T.
Thursday October 30, 2008 Game 7* 7:00 C.T.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Cool...we'll get to win it at home in Wrigley! Awesome!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
and the first WS game at Wrigley in a long time will be under the lights on a Saturday
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
when will everyone sober up? by thanksgiving? Xmas??? :)
by nervousCUBlover on Aug 21, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO!!!
REDS DEFENSE!!!
"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
Rammycrackle!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 21, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew CPat
would be a good player for us someday
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 21, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
And we complain about Fonzie.....
Haha. That was horrible.
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Raining
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Way to go C-Patt!!!
"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
And you've got to figure that with all the talent the Reds traded off..
these two months are probably Corey’s last decent shot at a major league starting job
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 21, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat reports of rain
let’s get 4.5 in and go home with win…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
true.
but should it rain harder…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Big Z - 59 pitches, 29 strikes, no runs. Is that what we
call being effectively wild?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
Facing the Reds sure helps.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Lightly raining
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Edmonds K's looking
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Edmonds
called out on strikes. Ball was outside, says Ron.
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not if the edge of the right hand batter's box is part of the strike zone.
I have yet to see this joker give that strike to Z.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Can we please stop looking at close pitches for strike 3?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
if the ump
would call them the balls they are…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...this crew hasn't been...so it's time we start making that adjustment.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo
didn’t
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone here?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Present.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
yo
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Present...and I am wearing pants this time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Here sir!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
What it is
"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
kind of
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm supposed to be working
shhhhh…but I’m lurking
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Hanging around...
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
here/pitching is king
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 21, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Do we really need an extra 20-30 posts in the game thread?
Just askin’
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You could always not reply...
that would help..if your so concerned and all.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know if it is supposed to keep raining
or can anyone see radar?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 21, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
There's a chance of t storm but i dont think its anything too bad
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw Radar...
He was over in the mess tent sitting between Hawkeye and Trapper.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
Rami advances
on WP / PB
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Barely, I should add
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SAFE!!!!!!!
"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
Any Thought of Moving DLee down in the order...
6th, 7th, 8th maybe… till he gets his groove back
by nervousCUBlover on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
Edmonds, Lee, Soriano, Dome not looking good these days — yet we’re still winning. Maybe piching IS king?
let's get fonty & reed in there daily!!
by nervousCUBlover on Aug 21, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
then where does D-Ro play?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Full count to DeRo
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DeRo K's looking
SANTO: What the heck? Man-o-man.
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Santo complaining up a storm
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
He should stop -- not an official game yet .....
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
FAIL
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Dome needs a couple days off till he gets his act together
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Dear Chicago Cubs....
just in case you haven’t been paying attention….with 2 strikes…the umpire is going to give Fogg the extreme corners…stop looking at those pitches.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
Signed,
Atlanta Braves 1995 Pitching Staff
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 21, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Rockin Leo..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I hope Z is taking notes. the edge of the batter's box is getting called a strike today
…at least for Fogg.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
1 away
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throwing 62 pitches thru 4.1 innings
is a good time to get economical with pitch counts, I’d say
Dare them to hit it Z...get this 1/2 inning in quick!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions
Pattersuck doubles
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is he allowed to do that?
I coulda swore there was a bylaw somewhere…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
According to Santo
It was more luck than anything.
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That was a weak swing
"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
some girls i dated in college... were below the Mendoza line
by nervousCUBlover on Aug 21, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
ZING
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Lots of squirrels finding nuts in this series
Arroyo, now Patterson…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Guess Hack Double.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
I blame Cory Provus
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Soriano was over pretty quick to get the ball off the wall though.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
Routine fly ball
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 21, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
"Any left fielder"
should have made that play
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
1-2 on Bako
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BaKKKKKKKo K's
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OK...see if we get that "outside" stke call.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
Bako - Guess hitting hack!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
Theriot high throw
Error?
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Leave Ryan Alone!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
you been waiting all day for this haven't you?
by graceunderpressure on Aug 21, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot Error
1st & 3rd – 2 outs
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he's learned the lessons of the past
now he pulls the starters before they have a chance to tire.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
OT: Anyone seen this?
We can vote Henry Blanco MLB’s ‘Longevity Award’. Vote here (new window)
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
"Longevity Award"
TWSS
I voted for Blanco, though Moyer deserves it. Voted for Mariano in the AL.
by John Q Freejazz on Aug 21, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Done.
Just for kicks, I voted for Grudzy in the AL. I always kinda liked him. Notice how CC is still listed as an Indian?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
should i make this a FanShot?
Hank might have contract incentive in this…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Scrappy error
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
Looked out at 3rd...
…close play
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
corey almost runs himself into an out
who’d’ve thunk it
Theriot does that at the worst times
And I LIKE the guy – but (and I shouldn’t be thinking ahead here, I know), if there’s a ‘come playoff time’? Him out there scares the HELL out of me.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
but he was HUSTLING when he made the error..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 21, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Give me a break!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
this sori vs. riot thing is gonna tear us apart
by graceunderpressure on Aug 21, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
that is what I said years ago on the Uncle Tupelo fan site
by graceunderpressure on Aug 21, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Son Volt all the way
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Aug 21, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
cmon........
Trace was awesom, but Wilco all the way
by graceunderpressure on Aug 21, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
I was a huge Uncle Tupelo fan – and a huge Son Volt fan for the first few albums, but I lost interest after awhile. I kinda feel like Wilco won that battle hands down.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
I loved Wilco's first three albums
but I haven’t liked the last few – too much experimental stuff. I loved the first two Son Volts, but I really hated the Jay Farrar solo record
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Aug 21, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
None of them are better than Anodyne though.
That’s probably my all time favorite album
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Aug 21, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
The remastered version
with the bonus tracks is even better.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Aug 21, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 21, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Kosuke catch
3 outs!
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Inning over, flyout out to FukuDom
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
Official game now! Let it rain!
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There's a lot of "Hack"ing going on here
Are you all smokers?
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I understand Plesac is doing the long version of
Take Me Out To The Ballgame…to go along with his announcing style.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Z on pace for 135 pitches, think he'll make it?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
Depends...
Did we trade managers today?
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 21, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco infield single
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Blanco with a scrappy single...
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
No 1-2 count
He wasn’t trying before 2 strikes either
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Random question: Who would you rather have up in a clutch situation
Lee or Derosa?
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Bob Howry
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 21, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
A Ram
and no one else.
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 21, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Score check
still 3-0?
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I guess Masset went from the Penthouse
to the proverbial poop house!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
just for kicks......
z should try to bunt for a hit
Zambrano GIDP
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Joe Velveeta
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 21, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
but dusty has the reds on the mend
that’s what the email said
alas
he only grabs air.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
or look bad K'ing again...ugh
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 21, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah - sometimes I feel that the Cubs
play to the level of competition
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I'm back....
My Internet took a dive in the bottom of the 2nd — I see that DeRo celebrated that fact by going yard. Z also?
I’m only half speed right now — PC, no Mac — but I can’t watch on TV because MLB’s geniuses somehow think I should be blacked out.
At least my Gameday Audio is up. Did I miss anything good?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Z did hit an HR
he’s gotten out of some bad situations.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron has a new rug
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron's rug
is a made of BUTTERFLIES???
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Did they have to delay the game long while getting the plate back?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
1 out!
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Bruce HR
3-1.
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 21, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
why does gameday
say “…so-and-so homers on a fly ball….” is there any other way to homer? besides being inside the park?
by nolacubbiegirl on Aug 21, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
you can actually
enter it as a line drive, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Nice play by Rami
2 outs
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bullpen should be fresh today
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Votto singles
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my efficiency at work
while trying to follow this game has dropped like cement shoes to the bottom of lake michigan.
by nolacubbiegirl on Aug 21, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
with a name like leo the lip
i believe it!
by nolacubbiegirl on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Z
get this inning over with.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
I agree - said that when I first heard the name
Then he hit those 3 HRs a week later – lol
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Is anyone up in the pen?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
91, 51 for strikes
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91
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Foul out to Lee
INNING OVER!
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score check?
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3-1
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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For some reason i get a bad feeling lou is gonna put howry in this ballgame at some point
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 21, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Z will pitch the 7th
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Z: 91 pitches after 6.
Can he make it through the 8th?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
his spot in the order isn't up yet
I’d think he goes back out for the 7th at lease
Scrappy single up the middle
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To right field right?
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"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
of course.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I do not think that word
means what you think it means
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Weak flyout by Lee
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Rami flies out
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End of july against the marlins?
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by CubsBall2202 on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, wait.
after this, I mean.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Edmonds grounds out
Quick inning
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So how is that "working the count" thing going?
Seems like a lot of swings early in the count recently…
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I do not want to be negative but
This offense needs to get going a little bit.
Solo HR's are great
But I like when we clog the bases, take deep counts, etc
Edmonds 0 for his last 16....ugh
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
You think he might be dinged up?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe back on the concussion meds?
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sorry, i forgot the sarcasm font there
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owns him
with a walk.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Z walks Pattersuck
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I still say there are rules about this...
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow you have to throw it all over the place to walk patterson, thats pathetic
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Pattersuck caught stealing!
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Patterson
OUT AT SECOND!
DO NOT RUN ON HANK WHITE!!!!!
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Blanco... MVP
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Big Z...
so far, this is about the ugliest “quality start” I ever remember seeing from him.
I sure hope he figures it out soon.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
or apparently caught stealing
as I was typing :)
No doubt. I would have had someone going to start the inning.
Z hasn’t been sharp today.
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he doesn't think the 2 run lead
is enough.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Has a feeling they are going to lose.
Z’s walking people. Bats aren’t going, etc…
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Because the Cub offense
has been known to take a siesta the past few days
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Because the offense is sluggish
And Reds are getting on base all over the place
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by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
its all those butterflies
fluttering around his head
by nolacubbiegirl on Aug 21, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
A big thank you to Corey Patterson
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CPat thrown out...
….single to right….
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
Bako singles
Gets past DeRo
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Lou's trying to squeeze this inning out of Big Z
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"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
Fly out - 2 outs
Bako almost doubled up at 1st.
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Another base hit
1st & 2nd
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Way to go after that first one, Jolbert
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"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
He said... Things are starting to turn the other way... all slow.
Kind of funny.
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Z stays in
GET THE 3RD OUT!
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Groundout to Rami
INNING OVER!
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THREE OUTS
Keppinger bonces out to third.
NOW it’s the stretch. Everybody sing!
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He's gassed - pull him
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
STRETCH TIME!
"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
A one! A two!
A three!!
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Man do I miss Harry
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Plesac's daughter's pretty hot...
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
I bet she's embarassed...
…by the “big blue train” thing. I know I am, and he’s not even my Dad.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
What the hell did Brenly have in his ears?
lol
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"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
Can't get TV or radio. Gotta follow Gameday.
So is Z “effectively wild” today?
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RON: I'd like to get a few runs here - feel a little better
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he'll settle for five.
Z over 100 pitches? PLEASE sit him down now…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
No way he comes back out
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo flies out
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Well, that's good
You weren’t trying to make a stupid reply, right? :)
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by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen time
Alright thats enough for Z today
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by californiachicagoan on Aug 21, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
It's a
Marmol-Woody day, me thinks.
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If he still had his good stuff
I’d say let him have one more. Today, not so much.
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
TWSS
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
not!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
KKKKKKKKosuke
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Check swing foul tip
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Does he break his wrist when he swings at least?
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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 21, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome is really struggling big time
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"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Man...I don't even know what to say about Dome anymore...
very dissapointing
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
I'm not 100% sure about this . . .
But didn’t Matsui struggle in New York his first year, before turning it on? Hopefully it’s just a matter of adjusting to a new league and DOME will be much more productive next year . . .
yes, he did.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anyone think Kosuke would ever be known for striking out so much....
after all the walks and singles he had
Is he leading the team?
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"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
But he’s close
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by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
9 behind tied with dero starting today
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"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Hank White flies out
Offense continues its slumber
END 7TH
CUBS 3
REDS 1
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I love how we've scored 3 runs
in 7 innings and its a “slumber”
by cubsfaninatl on Aug 21, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
True
But 3 runs is still ok when your not hitting the ball good.
by cubsfaninatl on Aug 21, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
DAMN KIDS!
Turn down that music!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Last 4 innings = 0
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I realize that we all
have high expectations, but… we’re kinda winning this game, and have the best record in the NL and lead MLB in run differential.
I mean, really…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 21, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
+1, but it is the Reds
How many runs should we have?
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I know I have
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by Shanghai Badger on Aug 21, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
oddly enough is the same thing that happened yesterday
we got on base yesterday in the first 3-4 innings, but never scored much of anything. Today, we at least got some run, although 2 were via HRs
Jeebus
Is there an alarm clock specifically made for bats?
I swear, the way they’re sleeping, it’s like the home runs we got are like the bats waking in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. Then back to sleep they go.
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by spoiledcubbage on Aug 21, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Bruce pops out
1 away
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where the hell
was Sori on that play?
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Aug 21, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm as nervous as a long-tailed cat
in a room full of rocking chairs!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 21, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Phillips lines out
To the hack fielder
2 down
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Any other LF...
…would have gotten 2 outs on that play.
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two outs
fly out to Soriano.
Where the hell was Riot on that play?
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Nuts
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as an Italian-American....
I resemble that remark
by nervousCUBlover on Aug 21, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Game summary
5 total runs
4 solo home runs
What a boring game to be at, no??
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If the Cubs Lose This Game...
i am going to rip off all my clothes, put on a loin cloth, run down to the beach, pound the sand, and scream,
YOU MANIACS! YOU REALLY DID IT! YOU BLEW IT! DAMN YOU TO HELL!! DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!
by nervousCUBlover on Aug 21, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
We're gonna have to rip this thread
out of your cold, dead hands – aren’t we?
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