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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Monday 8/25, 6:05 CT

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." -- Connie Mack

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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions  

3rd ?

closest I’ve been to first.

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here for a bit....

at least until I get dinner started

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions  

What's for din din?

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rainbow trout

not sure about the rest of it

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sounds delicious....

a few suggestions..

1. cole slaw
2. hush puppies
3. sliced red onion
4. fried green tomato’s
5. french fries
6. tater tots
7. tartar sauce
8. blackeyed peas
9. turnip greens
10. corn on the cobb
11. sliced tomato’s, onion, and cucumbers in italian dressing
12. bake potato

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

too lazy to do the cole slaw

today… that’s up tomorrow. But I love your suggestions! Prolly end up with squash and corn bread :-)

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmmm..

love corn bread!

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

With honey

or honey butter!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 25, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

interesting...

instead of sugar huh?

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep

sometimes honey but I really like the maple

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Em

do you use buttermilk in your cucumber soup? I found a recipe that calls for buttermilk but I don’t care for it.

by sue369 on Aug 25, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know I lost that recipe...

I do think it did call for buttermilk but you really couldn’t taste it as such… you could substitute sour cream…

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

actually...

if you can find the recipe again I’d appreciate it. Dunno why I can’t find it.

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, it's a

really old cook book so I don’t know if it is the same as yours but I’ll send it.

by sue369 on Aug 25, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Over/under on walks for Geo tonight is 2.

I’m taking the over.

Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.

by Schwa on Aug 25, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Home Run Prediections?

Soriano for 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: .286 22 HR 62 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 25, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions  

you know...

I can’t remember the last time he went yard in his first at bat. He’s sort of turning into a more “normal” lead-off hitter.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see we're back on track

to at least tie the club walk record. I really hope we keep up the good plate discipline!

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 25, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Geo, Onedec and Sori

in pregame rituals. Too funny.

by sue369 on Aug 25, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

How did Sorin get on?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions  

single

"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: .286 22 HR 62 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 25, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

You

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

twss

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

fail

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

judges?

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

thumbs down

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...

Lee should have probably hit into a Double Play there…

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Dang...

I’ve got the Pirate announcers on EI.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 25, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions  

should be able to get both feeds

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?

I didn’t know I had the option. I just click the speed I want.
BTW: I talking video feed. Not just audio.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 25, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed.

I am watching Cubs feed on EI

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not always an option, but it is tonight

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

prep H works wonders

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Aug 25, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I really need to use the reply button once in awhile.

that comment’s gonna look funny out of sequence.

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Aug 25, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

bloop

single to leadoff for mclouth

by cubbiepride on Aug 25, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions  

sun on set

gives me pitcher and batter… could be worse, I guess

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo hoo!! First Cubs game in a week I can both listen to and chat on BCB!

Who’s all here??

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 25, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Here

but multitasking.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 25, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

How is Cuil?

the search engine…anyone here use it?

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was underwhelmed

but need to give it a second chance

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've heard mixed reviews...

but with time it should improve…

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

yo

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does that mean you're cooking for everyone?

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool! I'll bring the wine.

Someone else get dessert

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll bring the dessert.

I’ve been craving carrot cake… how does that sound?

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

yum-o

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dunno about that...

…when I think of SWL, I think of the Old School quote:

Jerry: What will you have to do with the university?
Beanie: Legally speaking there will be a loose affiliation. But, we will give nothing back to the academic community. As well as provide no public service of any kind. This much I promise you.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 25, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Com'on, no one?

A joke, but a good one, right?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 25, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd rather have a bobka myself...:)

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Make that chocolate babka...

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

allergic to chocolate actually

Would prefer not to break out in hives.

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bippy?

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's pizza night here

TV-tray ready meals when the game is on the East coast

Way to go Rami!

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 25, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

greetings :)

Im here.

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Signed, sealed, delivered?

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

signed, sealed, delivered....

I’m yours!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

YO!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tucson here.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 25, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yo

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

2 down....

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

No kidding. And third baseman. Scott, Orie . . .

He’d love me if he came to a softball game. Not only do I play 3rd, but I’m Italian . . . .

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lilly's Velocity

It seems pretty low. 88 MPH is the high it seems per Gameday.

Unusual for him?

by astroview on Aug 25, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

no.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure that at bat

for LaRoche was long enough.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

denied

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

you're just bitter

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

No. emelie agreed

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

She felt bad for you

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSBDS

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

The White Shortstop?

yeh?

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Aug 25, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thats what Shanghai Badgers dates say (TWSBDS)

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you have to explain it,

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate NIU...

What kind of crap is this….

we don’t get Comcast Sportsnet even though NIU football games (that are usually about 200 yds away from me) are also broadcasted on it.

I wish more games were on WGN.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Aug 25, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

big

jimmy gettin swoleeeee

by cubbiepride on Aug 25, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Was that

a gapper or a fly ball….. was it close to going out?

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Aug 25, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe four feet

short. Bounced off teh wall.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hooray ESPN2 troubles!

Their normal game is having difficulties, so I get to see to see bonus coverage of the Cubs! Woot!

I’ll enjoy this for an inning, this is all I’ll get to see today. Boy Edmonds isn’t a fast runner by any stretch, but a good hit for the triple.

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by MrNFL on Aug 25, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions  

YESS!

I can see the game for about 2 minutes on TV tonight!!!

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Aug 25, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

No curtains?

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now I'm intrigued

But what?

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too...:)

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow. Didn't realize this was a typo right away

You have no idea what I was thinking.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fair enough

But I thought you were telling me something about watching your neighbors. A bunch of questions went thru my head until it dawned on me.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Felix Pie

doesn’t care how you talk, you know.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sac Fly!

Alrighty! Cubs lead!

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by MrNFL on Aug 25, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome

sac fliy. 1-0 Cubs! That was a solid hit.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Flyout or not...

that was a nice swing.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Aug 25, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Amen to that

Got the run home and looked good doing it.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Aug 25, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's two

hard hit balls in a row….nice to see

by MOCubsfan on Aug 25, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm considering emailing Lou and Gerald...

and tell them to put a bat in the batter’s box behind Dome’s feet so he’ll stop jumping out of the box.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Not a surprise...

we’ve had the lead in 80 other games I can’t think of off the top of my head.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

And that...

is all of the game I’ll probably get to see, d’oh!

More WGN, less Comcast please.

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by MrNFL on Aug 25, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Noooo!

Don’t show me Mets/Astros!

shakes fist at TV

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by MrNFL on Aug 25, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey everyone

first time i’m able to post in a while. . . comin at you from Athens!!!

And by the time the game is over, I’ll be on my way home for the first time in a month!!!

by noiseboy on Aug 25, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

thx!

can’t wait til friday! first game at wrigley this year!!

by noiseboy on Aug 25, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool!

I’ll be there, too. Rich Harden!

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

sah-weeeet!!

that was what i was gonna ask next. ;)

by noiseboy on Aug 25, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I might make it too...

Getting my dentist’s season ticket….right by the visiting dugout…Can’t wait!

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

is it sad i don't live anywhere near Chicago, but i

know about Oil Express, Vinny’s Beverage Depot, and Old Style? Thanks WGN!

by Zakh on Aug 25, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope, it makes you awesome

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 25, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thats ok

I listen to 720 AM, and feel the same way…. although Im only a couple hours from Chicago.

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is maybe one or two times a year I cant pull it in here in Madison

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Approved..LOL

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

this isnt fair :(

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

trivia question from Ron

What do Willie Mays, Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Don Kessinger have in common?

I am sure it is more than one thing, but i will keep you informed.

by Zakh on Aug 25, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions  

nothing to do w/ hitting is clue #1

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kinda pricey...

but worth every penny..

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

They broke in with the same team..

they ended with…..srrry…same city.

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

but not the same team in that city

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, i guess so

started in same city as they finished, but with different teams

by Zakh on Aug 25, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ramirez...gold hand play.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Goldfinger

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

sori

singles.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori

steals!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Attention Theriot...

now is the time to at least ground out to the right side…

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions  

With one out?

Now is ok, with Sori on third. But not on second.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

especially now

though a fly ball to medium depth would be fine

by tim815 on Aug 25, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

or walk and set up the

double steal again they pulled with the Nats to keep DLee out of the GIDP!

Mike+Milton+Eamus Catuli = AC000000

by Cub's Paperboy on Aug 25, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pittsburgh...

great ball park, lousy city

by Emelie on Aug 25, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow.

Soriano turned that single into a triple! He steals third! Willie Mays Hays style!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori is running down a dream tonight.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

he kinda

looked out.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 25, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

which one?

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was talking about

Sori at third… of course he wasn’t

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

by Reddevil on Aug 25, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought so

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gulp....

Derrek up with a man on 1st.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

cmon, Derrek...

lift it…

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

TW....

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

LEE!

singles to center! 2-0 cubs, Riot to second!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions  

See

DLee doesn’t always hit into DP’s….. Cubs 2-0

by LT on Aug 25, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Rami

another 3 run HR

Mike+Milton+Eamus Catuli = AC000000

by Cub's Paperboy on Aug 25, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Nicely done

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice call!

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great call!!

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

At the risk of being twss

Im bowing to you on that call

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I LOVE ARAMIS RAMIREZ!

THREE RUN HOME RUN!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

LIFTOFF!!!

3 RUN JACK!!!

"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: .286 22 HR 62 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 25, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

hee hee

obviously.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 25, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow!!

I leave the room when it’s 1-0, come back and it’s 5-0!! Does that mean I must leave the room?

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Aug 25, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, but you can keep coming back.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

bye bye!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, see y'all later!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Aug 25, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

i just got here for the first time tonight when it was 5-0

guess I am stuck here now for the balance lol. Such torture.

by LT on Aug 25, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cy Karstens

had his game against us last time, the Cubbies have definitely figured him out and patience is paying bid dividends..

Mike+Milton+Eamus Catuli = AC000000

by Cub's Paperboy on Aug 25, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

enjoy!

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Later...enjoy the trout..

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 25, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

enjoy

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 25, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, Bob

we know. You like catchers.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 25, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

5 games in a row!

for DeRo

Mike+Milton+Eamus Catuli = AC000000

by Cub's Paperboy on Aug 25, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

not yet

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe not...yet

Mike+Milton+Eamus Catuli = AC000000

by Cub's Paperboy on Aug 25, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Overflow up

linky

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 25, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Pirate announcers seem even more low-key and down than usual.

Must be depressing watching the Pirates play every day….I feel sorry for them

by zevkalman on Aug 25, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

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