Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Tuesday 8/26, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 26, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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There's only one bit of info I want to share up here today. If the Cubs win tonight, they will have won the series, and thus 10 straight series, for the first time since '07.
NINETEEN-O-SEVEN.
Making history every day. This is the best Cub team in my lifetime, and maybe a lifetime before that. Savor every moment.
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Ian Snell threw well in his last start. To which I say, "Good for him." Snell's ERA has been over 6 for much of the last month; he's 1-5, 6.31 lifetime vs. the Cubs, including this game on August 3 at Wrigley Field, (a rematch of a game vs. Z) where he allowed seven hits and three walks over four innings. The Cubs won the game after Snell was gone. Alfonso Soriano is 7-for-15 (3 HR) vs. Snell; Jim Edmonds and Ronny Cedeno have both homered off him and even Z is 2-for 4, including a RBI double in the 8/3 game.
As for Z, he seems back on track after his last outing. He's 6-1, 3.47 in 11 career starts at PNC Park, including this May 23 game, which, oddly, had the same score as last night's. Jason Bay used to hit Z real well, but he's with the Red Sox now. The only current Pirate who has homered off Z is Brandon Moss, who did so in that August 3 game, the only run Z allowed that day.
Today's game is on WGN and FSN Pittsburgh, so it should be available nationally via EI. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Once again, a reminder that you can find the overflow comment threads, including the first pitch thread, on the right sidebar of both the front page and any interior page in the box headed "RECENT STORIES IN GAME THREADS". Today's first pitch thread posts at 6 pm CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 7 pm, 8 pm and 8:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Come on Big Z!
Get it done on the mound and at the plate!!! Go Cubs!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 26, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
You didn't say FIRST!
+1, good sir.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a really good feeling about the game today
Not to mention I have a bad feeling about tomorrow’s game, so a win tonight would be real nice.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Why do you have a bad feeling about tomorrow?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 26, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Why indeed?
Just because Marquis is going?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yeah I have wanted to have Marquis' back, but he wilts under pressure way too much for my liking
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Eh. Marquis gets a bum rap I think.
33-23 over the last 2 years when he starts. Every team would like that from its 5th starter.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He is exactly what we need from a 5 starter
Still frustrates me to watch him pitch. When guys get on base he gets so scared of the strike zone that it ends up hurting him more.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Run support plays into that, too
See: Steve Tracshel, circa 2006
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 26, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you suggesting that the Pirates lineup
is “pressure”?
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 26, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Second!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 26, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Why the hell is tomorrow's game at 11:35 CT?
Seriously. They can’t even fill up 1/4 of the ballpark in Pittsburgh on a Saturday night… yet, they want to schedule a 12:35 ET start on a Wednesday afternoon in late August?
What the hell were they thinking? There MIGHT be 8,000 people there, all wearing Cubbie Blue.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
becoming a tradition for get-away day in the mid-week
Banker’s day, BTW looking at the financial report there will be many banker holiday’s for bankers.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Getaway day.
Would you prefer the Cubs got back to Chicago at midnight on Thursday?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 26, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Thursday's game is a night game. They could have played Wednesday's hame at night.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 26, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
We play a night game Thursday anyway
So… look at it this way. We have to play tonight, finish our game around 10:00 ET, and then have to be at the park early in the morning to get ready for tomorrow’s super early start.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
12:35 isn't THAT early!
They won’t take BP tomorrow; I suspect they’ll all arrive at the park around 10 am ET. Hardly “super early”.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Not all of us go to work at 4 am...
but 1:35 isn’t too bad.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 26, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
11:35
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 26, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL. That's way to early for the turnstyles in PNC to work.
They had a lousy 14,500 last night. Let’s see what they get on a Wed afternoon at 12:35 for a team that’s 24 games out of 1st place.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
Prediction.
They’ll draw their largest crowd of the series tomorrow. Weather’s supposed to be nice and often those “businessman’s special” games draw well.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
The ones who aren't Cub fans will either be
too old or too young to know what the hell is going on.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 26, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Because an 11:35 central start is a 5:35 start for me
AKA, hallelujah!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Besides,
afternoon games allow for the chance for businessmen specials on tickets, etc. and maybe even get a few straggling kids out that might not of started school yet
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm bummed
because I’ve a 2 pm hair appointment (Lou’s stylist!— as if his hair is stylin’) and unless Z’s scorchingly hot tomorrow I’m going to miss the last hour. Feh.
2 pm?
Game should be over by 2 pm.
Z’s pitching today, not tomorrow.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Marquis
pitching tomorrow.
Which means
Dempster
Harden
Lilly
Zambrano
for the Philly series
MUY BUENO!
"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
finally looking ahead aren't you now?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Canning still in the running, according to AP...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3554581
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Wrong
As pointed out in the fanpost, that article doesn’t say he’s one of the 5, just that he was one of the original 9 that had approved books. The article doesn’t say anything new at all.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Not necessarily.
The article says:
Major League Baseball in June sent out financial books on the three properties to nine preapproved bidders.
The list reportedly included a group headed by John Canning, chairman of private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners LLC; Internet billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban; and the family of online brokerage Ameritrade’s founder, Joe Ricketts.
People familiar with the process — who declined to be named because of confidentiality agreements — told The Associated Press after the deadline for initial bids passed July 18 that Tribune had narrowed the field to five.
Now, that implies that Canning was part of the ORIGINAL nine, but it doesn’t specifically say he’s part of the remaining list.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Selig could pull an end-around
and put Canning with another group to increase the overall bid.
In a new ownership group, Canning could still be the head, and Selig would still get his friend ownership of the Cubs.
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'm tired.
Long day at work, and I was even late to my own surprise promotion party which made me look good to the leadership.
My kingdom to wake up in the morning to a Cubs win, and Damnyankee/Brewer/Cardinal loss.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Hey youve got an excuse
Some should have got you there on time. I’ve had that job before. Trying to guide someone without letting on :)
let's get up big and early again
it makes for a much enjoyable dinner
and what is this? a night game on wgn? dsm rejoice!!!
I know an actually WGN night game....
remember when ALL the games were on WGN. Now I need MLB package which I can’t get because of “line of sight” issues with Direct TV, and so on and so on. No one cares.
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 26, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
dude i know!
my apartment doesn’t face south, so i can’t get direct tv either! mlb.tv has been terrible lately and i’m just going to cancel it
Why oh Why can my cable company not offer a freaking MLB package?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 26, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
not only does mine not offer the mlb package
i had to go all football season without my beloved hawkeyes, bc they don’t care the big ten network either
Did you'll know that Cable is the only communications type deal that prices are actually rising!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 26, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't know that?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Take it easy big guy.
+1 for a ’Family Matters" reference
I despice the big ten network
"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 26, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
despice?
does that mean you take their spices away? :)
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 26, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
These comments
aren’t cutting the mustard
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 26, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Awaiting the buyout by Cumin.
Sorry, that’s Cuban.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
But they did it very Ginger(ly)..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
too bad there isn't a post-season in College Football.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
And SF Giants great, Willie Mace
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 26, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
despise
I use to be able to watch badger basketball every Wednesday they’d pre-emp cbs programmin and but on the Badger games…… now with big ten network. no more.
"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 26, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
put***
"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 26, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that always such a good thing though?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Good for you, Sue!
I’m the same way, but last year was pretty trying.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah but you live in Iowa, sue
You’d get all the Iowa games anyway, wouldn’t you?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah...and say hi to Goober for us too!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
You know I couldn't help quoting MDBNIU....
just like old times!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
stop sign?
"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
Are you drunk again, SWL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
TWSS
"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
Funny...I don't drink...I'm pretty much like this all the time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
i loved when we had it
Gotta love Gene Keady.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The reason the Big Ten Network doesn't work...
…is because outside of football and men’s basketball, there’s nothing to watch. And I’m still paying for the crappy, crappy, programming. It’s a landmark in that a college conference has its own network, and for me – a UW alum that lives in the heart of Big 12 country – I love going to my local bar and watching the Badgers whup the likes of Akron Zips (!), but it’s not a perfect system.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
my apt complex we cant get dish etc
it’s charter or nothing. I opt for the nothing
"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 26, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a Hawk fan who went to every game last year
You didn’t miss anything.
I don’t think you’ll miss much this year either.
by salparadise23 on Aug 26, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
just like the cubs
the homer in me believes every year we’ll be good…..and i truly do this year
my head says 8-4, my heart says 9-3
I think 6-6
They lost another RB today.
by salparadise23 on Aug 26, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably a felony.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 26, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
You won't miss much...
…Iowa will be looking up at Northwestern in the Big Ten standings, just like the rest of the Big Ten….
I think someone's trying to read upside down again...
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Or someone knows...
…that Northwestern is, again, being overlooked by the media, despite having one of the best offenses in the Big Ten, returning senior leadership, and having made tremendous upgrades in its coordinators and incoming classes.
I’ll post an OT post on this soon, but all of you Cubs fans in Chicago REALLY should jump on the Northwestern bandwagon. I’m predicting 8-4 as the WORST they’ll do this year.
laugh...
…able
the hawkeyes shouldn’t be good, but the big ten is down BIG TIME this year and all of our tough games are at home and our easy ones are on the road
you heard it here first , 9-3
Who's down?
Michigan, arguably. Indiana possibly (although that’s assuming that Hardy is a huge absence). Illinois maybe (on the Mendenhall loss impacting them). And Iowa will maybe tread water (no running back, spotty QB).
Everyone else is better. MSU, Minnesota (hard to be worse than last year), Northwestern, Penn State, Wisconsin, Ohio State, probably Purdue. I’m telling you, the Big Ten will be tough this year…..but Northwestern will be toughest.
how can you call him a spotty qb?
when he was a first year quarterback with one legit wr last year….c’mon
northwestern is garbage like every other year
Oh, really?
Garbage that has won more Big Ten football championships since 1993 (when Penn State joined) than any other team save Michigan and Ohio State (NU is tied with Wisconsin at 3 titles in that time — oh yeah, Iowa only has 2)?
Garbage that has a .500 or better record against 6 of the other 10 conference teams since 1995? (Only OSU, Michigan, Penn State, and Purdue have a winning record against NU in that time period. NU is up on Iowa 6-5 in that period).
Garbage that is tied with Penn State for the sixth best record in conference play over the past 5 years at 19-21 (ahead of Minnesota, Michigan State, Indiana, and Illinois)?
Or the garbage that is going into Kinnick on September 27th and will run rampant over the punchless, directionless Hawkeyes?
Cause I like all that garbage.
+1
Unfortunately, you’re trying to use logic with a Hawkeyes fan.
27/27/23
by Born Again Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
You’re right. I should have remembered that all the beatings at the hands of Iowa State left them brain damaged….
….wait, you’re saying Hawkeyes fans have ALWAYS been like that?
Go Cyclones!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Meh
I don’t really dislike NW, but I don’t really care for them, either. As a Badger, I worry more about the other big guns in the conference. I think the Badgers break out this year (finally, again…) and get a Rose Bowl berth.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I hope so also :)
"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 26, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't really worry about what NW fans say
When they can fill their own stadium, then I’ll treat them like a real team
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 26, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Indiana probably
Though they’ve loaded up on I-AA opponents this year. Don’t forget their head coach couldn’t hack it at Ball State, so I’ll be surprised if he can actually keep IU good.
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
And the NFL package
stupid directtv. stupid trees in the way of my line of sight.
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Thursday night, too!
Good week.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
penetrating deeper into that subject
I wonder how many lucky wins were notched when some got up with an early lead?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Hey Al, I believe
if the Cubs win this series against the Pirates it will be 9 in a row not 10. The series string started against Milwaukee. They split witht Florida right before that.
Correct
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 26, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
I read something about this in the Tribune today… must have mixed up the numbers.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
What!?
I emailed my brother and nephews this information and now I have to email them correcting the error. My credibility will be ruined! We need more accurate reporting here!
SARCASM alert!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 26, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Use this
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Er oops
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
way to be.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
They're not blinking in unison.
My OCD might drive me crazy.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
they are on my screen
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, sweet sanity.
All is well.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I call BS
no way a thread like this refreshes that fast. :P
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I work for the 4th largest health insurance company in the world
and my pages don’t refresh that fast!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't know what to say my friend.
I’ve never had any problems on this site here at work. Trying to load videos is another thing entirely…
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Use this
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 26, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
that is golden.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
they are for me.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs 12-3 against Pitt with 2 games left on the schedule
Cubs are .610 against the Central (.545 without Pittsburgh) for a while before Pirates white flagged this year and their roster they were .500 outside of playing the Cubs.
Cubs lead with 713 runs scored (to 647 NYM in the NL)
Cubs lead with 529 with least runs allowed to the LAD 532
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
They split WITH Florida right
before that. Sorry about the mispelling.
Still correct
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 26, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
And they split a 4 game set at Wrigley
before the Milwaukee Massacre
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
But they split
a four game series in Wrigley before that (right before the brewers series)
"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"
There is a rumor going around...
that the Cubs won 2 games of a 4 game series against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field in July, but I don’t have a link to prove it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw all four of those games!
They did split that series.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
the Marlins
took one game and then another game, and the Cubs took the remainder.
Or maybe it was the other way around.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me explain..
no, there’s too much. Let me sum up. The Cubs split a 4 game series with the Marlins in July.
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 26, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
After a scare
I found out I’m all set to close on my new home Thursday, my two dogs are all washed up, I’m packed, and I should hopefully have dinner made. I should have no problems enjoying tonights game stress free. Can’t wait.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
congratulations
I’m trying to buy a place myself and had an interesting time with the home inspection last night.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
This isn't a must win
but it sure is a “would be darn nice” to win.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
Sounds like every game
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
I could live
with a 162-0 regular season record.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as we won the World Series
unlike some other undefeated chokers.
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 26, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
like WHO?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That one team from
out east that that Brady kid plays for
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 26, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Never heard of them
does ESPN cover them?
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
nah. they need to lose a few just to get the added pressure off 'em
I’m more than happy with a 110-52 record.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
WHY ARE WE SHOUTING?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
dunno
why are we yellon?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
good someone else laughed too
i thought it was kinda funny.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I also 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 26, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
LOUD NOISES!!!
"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
it's a side-effect of the unfreezing process
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 26, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs clinched last night
As mentioned on WGN radio this morning: With their 81st win, the Cubs clinched a winning season last night.
woo hoo!
"I have not failed. I have merely identified seven hundred twenty three ideas that didn't work"
anyone else for the low-bar
w00t? :P
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No, they don't clinch a winning season till they win their 82nd.
Hopefully, tonight.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
your corporate logos?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 26, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Al,
what’s this I hear about Jim Edmonds not hustling out of the box on his triple last night? He stood there and admired it. The only reason he got the triple was because of the carom. He should have had an inside the park home run. Everyone would have ripped Soriano for that and I don’t get the bias. Edmonds gets way too much of a free pass around here.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
I didn't see him loaf out of the box last night
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Me neither.
Plus, nobody’s expecting Old Man Ballgame to pull an inside-the-parker.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Crap
I forgot to use the sarcasm sign.
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 26, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
he was totally huffing
and puffing…
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Also he slide into 3b
isn’t a dirty uniform the sign of hustle and scrap?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
If he were hustling,
he wouldn’t have had to slide.
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 26, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
And a torn uniform.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
+1
The mark of a true badass.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I was watching the game
and I didn’t see that. He is 38 years old – maybe he just looked like he was doggin’ it cuz he’s old and slow. Aside from that, I dunno what else he has done that he needs to be called on. I’m not getting the “too much of a free pass around here” comment.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
It was sarcasm
in reference to other threads in which people have called out Al for not balancing his “hustle” criticism.
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 26, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
As noted above...
… you forgot the sarcasm sign. So here it is:
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
many thanks :)
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 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Right click on it...
…then select “Properties” then cut and paste the link into a new browser tab then save it to your favorites. Bing bam boom.
Yes, sir!
Ted Lilly: Mayor of Shutdown Station
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
"even Achilles had a little problem with his heel"
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 26, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
thats one of my favorite sites
they’re hilarious.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Never seen it 'fore today.
Cheers.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
no problem
:-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
There are some good games on tonight.
Mets/ Phillies, Yanks/Red Sox and of course Cards/ Brewers. Go Cards!
I'll probably shed a tear
watching the Yanks and Red Sox tonight. Good, and bad, memories of that rivalry in that stadium.
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll crack open a beer
And shed a tear at the countdown of games left in the stadium….
… because the number isn’t already at 0.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
+100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
"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
WGN in New York?
anybody know what channel WGN or its equivalent is in the new york market? i’m dying here without our boys!
by Funky Butt Lovin'! on Aug 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
well
When I lived in New York, back in the 70’s and 80s, channel 9 was WGN. Is it no longer the case?
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
bye!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineups posted
Fonzie
Riot
Lee
Rami
Edmonds
Derosa
Dome
Soto
Z
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Does any other ML team have a comparable 6-9 in their lineup?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
As impressive as DeRosa’s and Soto’s numbers are, consider this: The Cubs’ No. 7 spot in the order was hitting a major-league best .310 with 20 homers and 83 RBI (entering play Monday).
No. 8: .293 with 11 and 64.
And perhaps most impressive of all: The pitchers’ spot, No. 9, was hitting better (.227-8-52) than four American League teams — Kansas City (.226), the Los Angeles Angels (.226), Baltimore (.225) and Oakland (.218).
From the CST
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I read that this morning...
I love that bit about the No. 9 spot. The fact that the Cubs’ No. 9ers are outhitting the Angels’ No. 9ers is just awesome.
Yes, sir!
that was one of my favorite bits
I mean. I knew our pitchers were hitting well, but that is pretty impressive.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Even Theodore is hitting well.
here’s what he said last night:
“It was almost more fun hitting the ball out of the infield, hitting it into the air (on a third-inning flyout),” Lilly said. “That was one of the farthest balls I’ve ever hit. I got bigger high-fives for that than the single.”
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
on the radio yesterday
santo was interviewing DeJesus and asked him about any tips he’d have for Lilly and DeJesus deadpanned “Just try to make contact”.
I thought it was hilarous.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
you mean 17 HR's, 19 HR's and 4 HR's?
What is Z’s OPS
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
This season Z's OPS is
.972
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah that is the best on the team!
one of the best in the league almost Ruthian
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
the Zambino!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It's sooo nasty
DeRosa, Dome, Soto and Z is one nasty 6-9, even moreso when considering how hot DeRosa has been of late.
"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot
one nasty 6-9?
TWSS!
"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
that was twss if there ever was one.... LMAO
ACCEPTED
"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 26, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Define the difference between a nasty and clean one.
In detail. With animated .gifs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
boy
Edmonds sure is getting a lot of work.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Lots of RHP
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Really Hot Porridge?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
When you're Jim's age it does
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
Reckless Harp Playing?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ridiculous Hog Painting?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
mmmmm....
comparable 69’s
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
the reply button is my friend
the reply button is my friend
the reply button is my friend
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 26, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Best Cubs team EVER?
ARE YOU FORGETTING THE GREAT CUBS TEAM OF 2005 THAT BROUGHT IT EVERY DAY?!
WE NEED JAE KAE RYU BACK
"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot
Good ole Jae Kae Ryu
is down in Durham, on the DL, last I saw…
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
bird watcher
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
bird watcher
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Im also a bird watcher
"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
That's been accomplished.
Now revive that sucker and let it peck away at the Brewers tonight.
Yes, sir!
I know I shouldn't laugh
but that picture always cracks me up. Thanks for making me feel like a sadistic bastard :)
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 26, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
No problem
happy to be of assistance
"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
I'm a bird watcher
I’m a bird watcher
Watchin’ birds go by…my, my, my
I’m a bird watcher
I’m a bird watcher
Here comes one now…
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 26, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
1.83 WHIP for Snell....
that is almost 2 runners per inning….with this club that could mean bases loaded a few times…….his nickname in the showers is probably Shelled
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Snell found success in his last start
by establishing the inside corner early and often, to set up his slider away. So there’s something to look for tonight.
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
Actually....
his shower nickname is “Clenchy”…not that there’s anything wrong with that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
and who is YANKED?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
and not soon or often enough though I'm afraid.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
how about palms?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
izturis' nickname is "cup-holder"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone remember Angel Pagan?
wasn’t he the one who was having a feel with Ramirez after a walk off…..wonder what his nickname was?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
'hands'
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
Giles nickname....
is “pincushion”
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
if Marquis ends up in the bullpen....
we know who he can 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 26, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
enjoy the game, ladies and gents.
i’m going to catch some of it from bw3. i’ll catch you all later.
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
its tuesday so its cheap wing night
"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 26, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
bw3?
"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
buffalo wild wings
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah its something like tht
but we always called it B-Dubs.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahh see the Buffalo WIld Wings
would that be BW2?
"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
Originally the name had "and weck"
On the end of it. The BW3 nickname stuck even as the chain expanded.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 26, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
my thoughts on instant replay
I don’t want instant replay and not for the reason of it lenghtens games (I don’t believe it will). My reasons are a little different than what I have read here but here we go.
1) There are so many plays in baseball that can go either way that end up changing a games outcome, so why only review one aspect. Granted HR’s are the most game changing at that moment, but its such a small percentage of wrong calls.
2) After 162 games I understand that a team could miss out on the wildcard or a division title by 1 game. But if your team can’t overcome bad luck to overcome this one bad luck game where a call is wrong on a HR you don’t deserve it. You get numerous chances in a season to make up for this.
Now your all saying well in the playoffs you only have a very small margin for error and a bad luck game could cost you. But also in the playoffs you have 6 umpires, a change I would make is instead of the fifth and sixth umpires standing half way down the line they stand at the wall and look up the foul pole like NFL officials do on field goals and balls hit in the gap they run to the gaps (no out of shape umpires allowed). This would have allowed them to clearly see the Jeffery Maier (spelling?) play.
3) I also worry that its going to change the way a play is called by an umpire (just look at the NFL they totally change how they call the games with instant replay). Lets say an umpire calls a ball fair that was close to being gone but he wasn’t sure, then we go back and look at the replay and its not 100% clear if it was a hr because the best camera angle’s camera man moved a little slow, or a family reunion all decided to wear white to the game and blurred the ball. I know far fetched, but the possibility still exists that they don’t get all the calls right. And if there not all right its not completely fair for every team.
4) I also disagree with starting it midseason, john kruk just said this on sportscenter, if you don’t get it right all year then you run the risk of screwing a team by overturning a call late in the year or not overturning a call early in the year so a team could get hosed.
Basically I am against it also because it might and probably will lead to more instant replay, and I stick to my thoughts of if you arn’t going to get them all right, why only get some of them right. And we can’t review fair/foul out/safe because of the baserunning outcomes, there is just too many scenarios to give a small guide of where to place baserunners.
oh and let the 9 year old play.
He just shot his.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"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
WAIT A MINUTE!!
Wait a damn minute here….
Not this again no way….. your gonna come in here run your little “too easy” blah blah blah crap…. uh-uh sister not tonight…
SIT DOWN!!
"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
Whoa!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO
I was wondering what kind of reaction that was gonna get..
LOL
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .286 22 HR 62 RBI
I hope you know I was just
playing.
I think you did, at least I hope you did apparently
daily didnt.
heh
"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
agreeing w/ emelie
"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 26, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Wad probably spent a little while typing that up.
Yet we are debating what to call Buffalo Wild Wings.
I LOVE BCB!
"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
well thought out post
but in the wrong thread
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 26, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone got the cliff notes??
thats a lot.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes,
he’s against instant replay in baseball
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 26, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks CC!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
read title of fanposts on the right side
Lots of topics
"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 26, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a thoughtful post
and we always appreciate those around here. Just copy and paste to the other thread and you’re good to go :-)
Okay. I'm off to get some stuff done and watch the game!!
Talk to everyone later!!
GO CUBS!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 26, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
You can't do both of those things at the same time!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Dero is going to be the guest on cubs central pregame on 720
"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 26, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yes we will
"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 26, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Ill miss you too but
I got Emelie to keep my company :)
"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
Madison too
she loves to keep me company and occupied when your not here
"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
My dog, Madison?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 26, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
HA HA HO HO HEE HEE HA HA AHHH
And i thought my jokes where bad
"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
Here's to Z, another series win and +32 over .500
…now I’m running home to catch this game in the comfort of the big screen and the doggies.
GO CUBS!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
DeRo interview w/ Ron
Told Ron that he’s never actually caught a ball game and hopes the ball club never needs him to. 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 26, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
School's out--heading home
to a game I can finally see here in the desert.
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
I have alot of gas in my tank too
Especially after Taco bell
"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
TMI
"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 26, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a minute too soon either
Im starting to make fart jokes….
"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
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