First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Nationals, Saturday 8/23, 12:05 CT
by Al on Aug 23, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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"If we're going to win the pennant, we've got to start thinking we're not as good as we think we are." -- Casey Stengel
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It's great day for a ballgame
Let’s score some runs.
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow call me stupid, but
i didnt realize that demp was going for win #15 today…he could get 20 wins this year!!
"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 23, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he does.
I’ve always liked Demp.
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too...
imagine his contract #’s if he does thogh
"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 23, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think both sides will
try to stay…he loves us, we love him.
"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 23, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one big group hug
I hope he stays too. Hope we don’t have to sing Kumbaya, though
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan deserves it.
I can’t think of a better teammate. He has done everything the Cubs have asked during his time in Chicago.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great teammate
the guy IS team chemistry!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke
in the 8 hole.
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Aug 23, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster has his back
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIFTH! haha
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 23, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crap... sorry
Didnt mean for that to be so big
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 23, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would have been more creative now wouldnt it have
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 23, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you were sixth too, 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 23, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the reminder
need to head to the liquor store! :-)
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Aug 23, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
game is on mlb.com :-)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think today is going to be a BIG game for the Cubs... my predictions.....
Dempster 8 1/3 innings 6 K’s, 4 hits, 2 walks
Ramirez 1 HR, 3 RBI’s
Kosuke 3-4 as a wake up call with a double and an RBI
Cubs win 6-0
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 23, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that leadoff guy needs a
pun for his name
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love his name
what was it? Emilio Bonafacio or something? For some reason I immediately thought of Donny Bonnaduci or however you spell it
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Farrell saw his once
and was seen calling, “Emilio! Emilio!!!!”
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Aug 23, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"him"
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Aug 23, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's Willie
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that an UIBB?
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodness gracious!
Has Willie Harris morphed into Babe Ruth?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets go GB!!!
"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 23, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
groundball...not green bay...eww
"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 23, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you...
i just had a whole convo bymyself
"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 23, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lovely!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DP!
weeeee!
""At the end of the day, boys, you don't tell me how rough the water is, you bring in the ship." -- Steve Stone
by kentmeister on Aug 23, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew DP
anyone else have muffled sound from CSN?
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe there's invisible fog at Wrigley?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
their sound has been so miserable,
i leave off the volume
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm...
I’ve got volume cranked but it’s hell when commercials come on…have to quickly get it back down… then up for the game… sigh
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's my set
the pictures dark now too
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you had problems
like this before?
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
other channels OK
it’s craptastic CSN…thank goodness (in a way) cuz I can’t afford any more technology melt down/losses.
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
single to left
2 on 1 out
ledges getting crowded
til scrappyness starts a twin-gnat-killing
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
their left fielder doesn't hop
on routine flyballs.
someone should show fonzie that
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh...
I hope Fonzie hops 20 times today…means a good game for the Cubs.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 23, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as it doesn't make him
miss the fly balls, why do you care?
by cubsfaninatl on Aug 23, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"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 23, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2
can’t we wait 3 innings before we start fighting with one another.
(Per Rodney King)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+3
just for fun
"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 23, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not going
to change the way he plays. It’s not hurting anything.
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
scrappy hit!
"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 23, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the riot almost
wipes out the benadryl at second
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee tries to give them a DP ball
but they only got the riot @ 2nd.
by Ryno72 on Aug 23, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep im sure he tried
"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 23, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washigton Nationals Defense...
Feel the excitment!
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 23, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
making the routine exciting
for about 4 years now
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, they kind of remind me of the 2006 Cubs.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's probably a low blow...
…to the Nats. That 2006 Cubs team was a fistful of terrible.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 23, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out of my 21-hour coma, ready for action!
DLee woulda had that throw…
O, irony.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 23, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
XM Radio is still in the commercial break
What is going on here?
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Must be having technical difficulties.
Maybe they’ll switch to the away audio feed.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rami keeps the inning ali.. li.. li.. li..
stayin’ alive…
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 23, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Working for the weekend
Sucks.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 23, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone doing a
ROLL CALL?
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did someone say ROLL CALL!?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, i'm here in Thrapston
Watching CSN live in england.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
love English town names... Thrapston... lol!
BTW: here.
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close towns:
Kettering, Peterborough, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Wellingborough, Northampton…. :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now I know why New England is called New England
just kidding… but half those towns are also in Massachusetts and NH, lol!
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's also a town called York an hour away by train
I think there’s a “new” one of those on that side of the pond ;)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cycled through Fulking today,
They have to be careful with the road signs. There us a ricver Uck nearby and the sign is cut so there is no space at all to the left of the U.
by Stan Cox on Aug 23, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here
in my office in good ol’ South Bend, avoiding all the Domers going back to school.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 23, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now how can that be scored a hit?
It looked like an error to me.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grist For Drew's and Cwyers' Mill
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea...im sure we'll hear about that one
"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 23, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
belliard was running to first
like they were closing the buffet line
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My kingdom
For a 5.5 game division lead after tonight
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How did Prince Fielder
get into this conversation?
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is neither.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fat Men and Braids Don't Go Together
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nor do cecil's kids
and southpaws named manny
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cecil's Kids
would be a great name to a foundation for ending childhood obesity…wait…
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 23, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i spotted him yesterday
"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 23, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he didn't have a cat
drivin’ him nuts
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin kEARns
I’m sorta interested in him as an waiver wire addition, that could spell Dome in RF. Call me crazy…..
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
28 pitches thru 2 4 demp
"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 23, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hola
Como esta usted hoy?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine, you?
I’m afraid that the above used up most of my Spanish :) (I speak Dutch though) (and live closeby in Hanover)
by leothelip on Aug 23, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ich bin fein, danke!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ja hoor!
Ik ben wel ook. Hup Cubbies!
by ChipSet on Aug 23, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, sorry, I don't speak Dutch.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else think it's funny,
that the Nats got the Met’s catcher of the future (Flores) in the rule 5 draft and then traded the Nats for their catcher Brian Schneider.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm wondering if the cubs will make any
rule 5 waves in december
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He sure makes that uniform
look nice….
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Aug 23, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and all is right in the world
of sue
em
hbcg
and a few others
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up next on Outside the Lines: Why do the girls always swoon over catchers?
Is it the mask adding a touch of mystery? We’ll explore…
by Clutch16 on Aug 23, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, Dome, Let's Get Off The Schneid!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does the walk count?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Works For Me :-)
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing to hit
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit, I wasn't paying attention!!!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that thanks come with free tickets?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will I be too picky if I ask specifically for all playoff tix?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's the least we can do for our country's heros, doncha think?
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, *I* think so!!!!!
I’m not biased or anything though.
BTW, I’m not the hero – the heroes are the ones that are downrange right now.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he really?
that’s too cool!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 23, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The personal shoutout would of come in the form of...
Pointing out the fact that the game is being aired around the world for troops stationed overseas on AFN… yada yada.
Not by personal name for me :(
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok...
still nice tho…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 23, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Right, Sori, Base Hit Eh?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
his defense yesterday was his best all season
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Al didn't talk about it all that much in his recap
It’s a conspiracy!
by Clutch16 on Aug 23, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey all...
Let’s do this…Go Cubs!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 23, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No Cubs in Vegas today :(
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 23, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nats' 2B Sucks
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a (s)crappy out
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, Riot ripped that one!
At least he was right on that one. I see good things coming…..
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Aug 23, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5 LOB after 2 innings...
my guess is we will put a crooked number on this guy soon.
timely hits with RISP have not been happening much lately. we are WAY overdue.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got in
and it appears we’re having some (temporary) issues scoring on Odalis Perez, eh?
by DWChaney on Aug 23, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully, only semi-temporary
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we're going to light up Perez by the 5th.
Just a hunch.
Seeing as how MLB has decided I cannot watch this game on TV, I’m left with Gaecast. Sigh.
by DWChaney on Aug 23, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo gamecast?
I’ve got the same problem … MLB Gameday doesn’t work for me on this computer here
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ehh. it works for me in my office at work, and i'm stuck at work today nd tomorrow :( during boith Cubs games
by DWChaney on Aug 23, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i understand, I work 2nd shift, so I'm stuck with the computer for most games
I just prefer mlb gameday
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 23, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You probably still have it better than me
No DirecTV, so no WGN Cubs games.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many guys have we left on
in the last week? We have to start bringing them home
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 23, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: I got
my Bears gnome today. He looks cute standing next to my Cubs gnome (Geosoto). I haven’t named my new one yet.
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where'd you get him from?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got him from here
http://www.lakeside.com/details.asp?I=GOB&Ntt=851029017&N=36&Nao=0&R=851029017GOB4&product=NFL-Garden-Gnome
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How adorable!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
devin Gnomster??
lol ill fail myself
"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 23, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would DevinHester be your new gnome's name?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure. I'm
a fan of Robbie Gould so maybe some variation on that.
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone surprised sue would name her latest
after geo?
not me
by tim815 on Aug 23, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool..
Gonna get a Bulls gnome too?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 23, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like them
all but football a little more than the others.
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Sue...
Did you see these ?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 23, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Playing to the level of their competition
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 23, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring On The '27 Yankees! LOL
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just thought that
"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 23, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Theriot chops for the catch
uh oh…. here comes cat
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone's been sneaking Viagra to your cat!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you betcha
fortunately he was just crawling over me to get to a comfy napping spot on the couch (whew)
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been.."fixed"?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 23, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep. if he's like this now, can you imagine?
I shudder to think.
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice graB Riot!
Charlie Hustle in left wanted no part of that one!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Aug 23, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually it looks like
Sori was close enough to have made the catch, if Riot hadn’t been there and called him off.
by ChipSet on Aug 23, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed but he was tippy-toeing his way over there.
He just never looks that confident out there.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Aug 23, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take THAT Willie Harris
Having a bit more trouble creaming the ball off Ryan Dempster, eh?
by DWChaney on Aug 23, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp is not the bullpen
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 23, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully he pitches the 8th as mop-up
by leothelip on Aug 23, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
noooooooooooooooooo
he is creative in the ways he can blow a lead, any lead, pick a lead
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if we're up by more than six.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My kingdom for a "hey hey" moment....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
leadoff walk also works
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aramis is going to go yard!
I can feel it!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee ob board for an ARam bomb? Who's with me?
by DWChaney on Aug 23, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We’ll cheer, snd boo, and raise a hullabaloo
by leothelip on Aug 23, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!!!!
Finally moved and back! Although I’m not sad I missed ysterday’s game. Yuck.
GO CUBS!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Aug 23, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back!!!
Maybe you’ll be their good luck charm today.
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God I hope so.
Yesterday looked downright AWFUL. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Aug 23, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was.
But those games happen once in a while.
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
welcome back, slcathena! it's been a while
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I had to move across the country.
Anyone else in Boston? I seem to remember at least one other person in the area but I’m blanking on who…
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by slcathena on Aug 23, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what part of Boston? My old stomping ground
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm working in Lexington
but live in Wakefield. :)
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by slcathena on Aug 23, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So gorgeous.
I fell in love with both pretty much immediately.
And dude, that lake in the center of Wakefield with the old style main street and the great churches?! Crazy awesome.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Aug 23, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait till the fall with the trees every color ... gorgeous
New England rocks
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome.
Where did you live? Where are you now?
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by slcathena on Aug 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in Chicago now. Lived here for 14 years and counting
love it.
by Emelie on Aug 23, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, the mlb.com feed
is about 8-10 seconds behind when you are seeing things on CSN. very slow.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases clogged and one out
Bring them home!!!!!
by sue369 on Aug 23, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson on second, right?
Just checking, b/c Yahoo is showing me two on…with Lee on second and DeRo on first.
Go figure!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bags clogged with Cubs!
Time for a big hit!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Aug 23, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we keep getting RISP...
time to produce!!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 23, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Things are not going well today
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Aug 23, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do not want to see 8 LOB
after 3 innings unless we score a buncha runs first.
by ChipSet on Aug 23, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
hey all….can we get some runs already?
by cubswynn on Aug 23, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor my Geo. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Aug 23, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many are we going to leave on
Hits with RISP have been overdue for us for a while.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Seems like they’ve been doing a pretty good job of driving them in. They did score five runs yesterday.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 23, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
Missed most of the game yesterday … I was working.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turns out I didn't miss that much
I was unable to track it online after the Cubs led 4-0.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In this case, yes
I should make it to more games, though … my lifetime Cubs record in attendance is 5-0.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As it turns out
you didn’t miss much.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 23, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, Dome is becoming a joke at the plate
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Aug 23, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking for....
situation hitting, the Cubs seem to have misplaced it.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 23, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weren’t a unch of them going to a concert last night?
by leothelip on Aug 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odalis Perez
Cy Young to his opponents.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Aug 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i've got to take off
Please talk them into getting some runs
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pinch Poke
You owe me a Coke
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Hate Waste
RISP, uneaten food, hose water when the neighbors go back in the house….I HATE IT
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where Have You Gone Joe Pepitone?
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Japan?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl