Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Nationals, Saturday 8/23, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 23, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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Whats going on people
Im at work today during that game :(
"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
have to go shopping :(
Game’s not on TV in vegas anyway. I think I should get a Slingbox.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
While I am not on the ledge
Fukudome needs a rest for a while.
He is a fantastic $12MM defensive specialist, but to come up with men on and RISP, he is simply terrible.
If Lou truly wants to make the team better – give him some time off. He is clueless at the plate and we have three OFers that can hit, regardless of "matchup".
Disagree
I disagree with the Clueless statement. I think he’s been very slow to adapt however to MLB pitching.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
Three games in a row, IIRC?
with a bona-fide, non-intentional BB
Color me impressed.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 23, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
very nice.
I’ve noticed he’s been a bit more discerning at the plate. It’s good to see. He’d be ridiculous if he could cut down the strikeouts long term. I literally sudder at the thought of how scary he’d be.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I'll give up on the RSIP hitting for now.
let’s get some solo HRs this inning.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
First and third, one out....
Can we get some runs now?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
Not a GIDP
Single, we lead!!! :D
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
"The Cubs have been HORRIBLE with runs in scoring position"
according to my Nats broadcasters…one of which is Don Sutton…..“….and DLee is tops in the NL in grounding into DP’s” adds Sutton.
Not this time, Don…..
Watching opposing broadcasters eat their words:
Priceless.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Don
for jinxing the Nationals there.
Wasn’t Sutton one of those vaseline-ball specialists? Or am I confusing him with Gaylord Perry?
Let's keep it going!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
sue starts good threads
note for later in season
That's not the only good stuff Sue starts
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Ooops!!
Didn’t realize that slipped out!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Rami... Bigggg Bucks!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 23, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
no wammies no wammies no wammies
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
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****HEY********HEY****
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HOLY MACKERAL!!!!!
HOME RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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****HEY********HEY****
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There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
"No doubt about it"
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
If I didn't know better
I would think the Cubs are on their way
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they have the hustle and the muscle
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I Liked the "Hey Hey" Throwback Graphic
During the 1948 throwback game against the Braves. Hope they stick with it!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Come what may the Cubs are gonna win today
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I see..
what he did there..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Come on, guys
Keep up the pressure, and score some more!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
I LOVE Rami!!
And Reed!
Nice. :D
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
PICS PLEASE!!!
I’m so jealous! I’m doing everything I can to get there this season, but with the move it might not be possible. sigh
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
OMG.
Yes. I will have to think of what though. Do you have my IM info/use IM? Or email?
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I know I know
But I can’t just fly down like that!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Help get me thinking
What did they want?
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Hey, 4 runs down, 16 ore to go
for my hopes of a 20 run offensive outburst today :)
Bruce Was Right
The offensive struggles are over.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Just got the HDTV hooked up
this was a great way to break in the new tv. Now, let’s get some more runs!
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
How does it look on HDTV anyway?
Football looks beautiful in HD, what’s baseball like? Sadly, I have no HDTVs, so that’s why I ask.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 23, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
My father in law has a 50+" with HD
and it’s fricking awesome. One day I will have HD.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Golf is awsome too...
even if you don’t golf…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Speaking of the Olympics....
Congrats to Shawn for her gold on beam.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks. This state is just
crazy over her. They are having a “Welcome Home Shawn” party on Tues. night.
She should have had more than one gold, after waiting as long as she did.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't wait, I have an HDTV, and the area I moved into is Fiber Optic
Can’t wait for that to be hooked up!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Yes, golf is unreal in HD, every sport is better in HD
me stating the obvious…
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
i'm looking forward to hockey season
i figure Wrigley in the snow will look amazing
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
I may be fortunate to be there in person
friend of my bro in law is thinking of selling his tickets.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
that will be awesome
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
Wow
I go on break and I get to see Rami put us up 4-0. Nice.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 23, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
Nats Broadcasters on MASN have been very annoying today...
They’re saying that it is 4-0 now— just like it was yesterday when they came from behind to win.
…“We have them right where we want them” one of them chimes in…
Keep 'em chatty!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
just today they are annoying
last time I had to watch them, I had to mute the Tv.
And don Sutton looks like he has pubes on his head…
It's great
A friend in texas has one I sometimes watch. Only problem is for games is the delay is slightly worse than mlb.tv
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Some info
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
And if you happen to see Erin Andrews...
give her a lil squeeze for me…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
guess I'll have to do it myself....
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Gotta be...
look how white his hand is compared to his arm…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
(((erin andrews)))
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
have him guide Dempster to a shut out
and I don’t think any of us care if he puts up a golden sombrero
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
woot, 6 pitches
(whispering) means less bullpen
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 23, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
Have to say I am a lot more comfortable up early 4-0
with Dempster on the mound than I was with Marquis. Nice 5th by Demp!
Demp's having his way with the Nats, so far
Hope it continues
How many pitches has he thrown?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Efficient!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Len just mentioned Sean Gallagher on the DL
…no little irony there with the supposedly brittle Harden looking rock solid.
knock on, well, wood
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
I don't ,TWSS
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I like your way of thinking!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
A throwing error also works
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
belliard getting to work off those
pre game brats seeking out bad throws
This is amusing
In ESPN Gameday, Demp’s sacrifice looked like a pop up to the puitcher.
What's the score? ... I'm way behind here!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He could have been on 3rd if he had hustled
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He might have gone around twice just to show his jet pack hustle
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Technically it would be
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Yahoo Gametracker is way behind, as usual, but it’s all I can use.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, it locked up ... I had to load it again.
All b/c MLB Gameday doesn’t work for me at home.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
5 zip
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
CHC5 MTL0
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, then I could go to more than one Cubs game per year.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Montreal's less than two hours away from where I live.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently not enough people from the Montreal environs felt the same way
I liked the Expos, thought it was cool to have a MLB team in Canada.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
What are the bluejays?
chopped liver?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently not
They lead the Red Sox 7-0, top 4.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I forget about them because I really don't follow the AL much
nothing personal.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
god, playing games in Olympic Stadium
made MY knees hurt watching…
I don't think anyone had a nice thing to say about the stadium
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
This call to the pen brought to you by
milkman… and ymca
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Hopefully, this is the start of one of
Fonzie’s patented hotter than hell streaks. We need him to get white hot.
We Really need him to get hot on October 22 lol
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
and we could use inside corner
thigh high fastballs
We can still "mock" him, though.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
There's your 5-0 lead, Demp
How ’bout throwing strikes and mowing them down again?
Dlee hurt himself a bit on that last swing....he's still stretching out his shoulder
on the field. The trainer was out with him just after that strike-out….don’t know what he hurt…but he’s still playing….
We can't afford to lose him ... let's hope he stays in.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh dear, that was ugly!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
He was on the radio before the game...
said he’s confident he’ll break out of his slump soon……hope so!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Sue, did you see this?
I posted it on the last thread…
http://www.gnomefrenzy.com/university-of-iowa-garden-gnome.html
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I didn't see it.
Thanks for posting it again. I’ll show it to my hubby. It would make a nice gift for my b’day.
NP..
was looking for a State gnome, but I guess they only have the big schools…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The Cubs gnome would kick his butt.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
LOL
He does at that!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I think that play should come with carousel music
good grief.
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 the bobble
then the throw
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
it happens
his defense has been solid all year. just one of those plays.
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
Imagine what he's thinking right now
Actually….I can’t
Well, it didn't hurt
No runs scored despite that play.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
He just had a day off
Like, two days ago.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 23, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Calm down, Sue
The one constant has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Aug 23, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
A rented 4br home
And a nice 37" LCD TV with a bunch of dvds
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta love the £900 housing allowance I get
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...that's like 17 or $1800?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
At today's exchange rate...
$16685 a month. Last month, it was about $18000
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
On a E-5 salary?
That’s pretty sweet!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
E-4 actually, no dependents.
My housing allowance is crazy good. And the TV is courtesy the $1100 dislocation allowane I got during my PCS over here :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope, Pilots are officers
I work on computer servers.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
If I had to pick a pitcher to have on the mound for a game 7,
it would be Ryan Dempster.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 23, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, that's a good thought exercise.
I’d be pretty happy with Demp too…he’s been solid this year.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
I cant argue that but I will disagree
I would take Big Z or Harden over Dempster just because their dominating presence, but I would never complain with Dempster in either
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 23, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Just back
From my granddaughter’s soccer practice. Has Dome been as bad at the plate as he was with that play in the field?
"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
One walk, one run scored, but no hits.
Depends on how you look at it.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
the argument makes sense
though geo makes sense as well
Let's "MOCK" him!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
I mean the gnats pitcher.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRo is on fire right now..
this team is amazing how one guy can get hot and the others will enjoy the ride and right when they cool off another guy gets hot.
"Go Cubs Go"
Even more so now
Another strikeout.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we just stay in this thread?
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 23, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
i know.. i six run thread is pretty good..
but as long as the nats stay at 0 i’ll be just fine
"Go Cubs Go"
All this female talk about Geo and DeRo makes me want to go back to
Bump Bailey’s link of Erin Andrews.
Haha..
Hope you bookmarked it..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Let's hope it's nothing serious.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 23, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
With a six-run lead
It’s probably better he come out for the rest of the day. I suspect it’s nothing major.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 23, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Waiting for it....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 23, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
As I said earlier...
Kosukue needs a rest – a week off would be ok. He has not learned to re-adjust to MLB pitching.
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