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Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates, Aug 27, 2008 11:35 AM CDT



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Chicago Cubs
@ Pittsburgh Pirates

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008, 11:35 AM CDT
PNC Park

Jason Marquis vs Zach Duke

Cloudy with a 90-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing in from center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 70.

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You'll note the 90% chance of rain mentioned in the box above. Based on this NWS radar loop, it doesn't look too good. This is the last meeting of the year between the Pirates and Cubs and they have no common off days the rest of the season. Thus, if they can't play today, they'd hold this game till the end of the season and only play it if it had postseason implications.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
J. Marquis
Cubs
vs. Zach Duke
Z. Duke
Pirates
8-7 W-L 4-12
4.76 ERA 5.29
71 SO 72
52 BB 42
14 HR 19
vs. Pit -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Jason Marquis 8-7 23 23 0 0 0 0 134.1 141 74 71 14 52 71 4.76 1.44


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Zach Duke 4-12 26 26 0 0 0 0 151.1 193 97 89 19 42 72 5.29 1.55

Zach Duke is 0-2 with a 5.91 ERA vs. the Cubs this year in four starts and that includes this April 9 game in which he gave up only 1 run in 7 innings and the Cubs eventually won in 15. In the other three games he's pitched vs. the Cubs this year, his ERA is 8.16. D-Lee (.313), A-Ram (.344), Alfonso Soriano (.571) and Reed Johnson (.500) all have monstrously good BA's vs. Duke. Hit him early, hard and often.

Jason Marquis has also started four times vs. Pittsburgh this year and is 2-1, 3.47, and that includes a decent outing in the August 1 loss at Wrigley Field when he gave up 3 runs in 6 innings and Jeff Karstens shut the Cubs down. The only Pirate he really has to watch out for is Jason Michaels, who in a small-sample-size six AB has four hits including a HR that produced all three runs on August 1.

Today's game is on CSN Chicago -- no Pittsburgh TV, so EI viewers will see Len & Bob. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday

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 11:30 am CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:15 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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me too

but today screams for a Qdoba lunch.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking Giordanos

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't tell you what Pancheros is

We’ve got 2 options in Indianapolis – Qdoba or Taco Bell.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Chipotle?

I had Qdoba on Sunday, wasn’t too impressed.

by astroview on Aug 27, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call on Chipotle

it’s about a 25-minute drive from the office, though. Once they put one downtown, I’m there.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My kingdom

For a chipotle burrito tonight. I think my kingdom is safe :(

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chipotle...

Chipotle is better than QDoba, IMHO

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh

I could do with less rice on my burrito

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 27, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think they like my request of

fill up that space that you normally put rice in with more dead animals :-)

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 27, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here's the official rankings

1. pancheros
2. chipotle
3. qdoba

that doesn’t come from me, but the latest AP coaches poll

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha +1

after living in LA, i can’t eat fast mexican food

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After reading your list

I’m trying to decide whether your comment deserves a Facepalm.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but i live in iowa now....

so i gotta work with what i have!

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel for you brother

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You guys have Moe's up there?

Pretty big in the Southeast (I’m in Florida). Same concept.

by camnorris14 on Aug 27, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eating a Moe's burrito right now

In Atlanta, tho. Willy’s is better.

by Clutch16 on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moe's is in the Indy suburbs.

Fantastic place.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems a bit watered down to me

1. Lalo’s
2. Uncle Julio’s
3. Frontera’s

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 27, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Live in Chicago,

but love Rubios out west.

Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...

by N Oakley on Aug 27, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

fish tacos are the… !

by chicagodave on Aug 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what about La Bamba's?

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 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

EWWW! I hate that image.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's great for soaking up beer in the stomach at 3:30 in the morning

but i can’t recommend it for anything else.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True dat.

You don’t want to see that huge thing sober.

Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...

by N Oakley on Aug 27, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

too obvious?

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was my thinking.

I do believe the man was setting us up.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not me....

Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...

by N Oakley on Aug 27, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

order two and duct tape

them together.

Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...

by N Oakley on Aug 27, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

those are good too!

great drunk food… not so good sober

by chicagodave on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nor should you. They have health warnings about these kind of things

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of that old saying about Denny's:

Nobody goes there, you just end up there.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 27, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Que Tal in Cleveland

Is in my mind the best burrito chain around. Sadly it’s in Cleveland, Ohio. The only thing I miss about living in that city is their burritos… And Cleveland of all places you’d think they’d have nothing good.

by astroview on Aug 27, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cleveland's got plenty of good things - at least when I was there

I left in 1990 but still have many fond food memories of the city and surrounding burbs. Like the wings at Around The Corner and the heaviest, sinfulest cheesecake ever from Corky & Lenny’s. Of course, if you like your cheesecake light, there was Max & Erma’s on the west side. The Farmers Market was awesome as was the Great Lakes Brewery – don’t know if they’re still around.

And nothing, I mean nothing, beats the smell of Presti’s doughnuts being made at 3:30 in the morning when you’re trying to find your way back home from a night in the Flats and various adventures along the way…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Aug 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JUST STOP!

ME HUNGRY NOW

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 27, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, just a little bit older than you

graduated from CWRU in 85, the first year they combined the CIT and WRU classes into the same graduation ceremony. So instead of having a nice, classy ceremony in the very elegant Severance Hall, (home of the famed Cleveland Orchestra), it was stupid folding chairs and scorching hot temperatures outside in the Quad. Bastards…

No, I’m not bitter. why do you ask? ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Aug 27, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shapiro's is delicious.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zambrano

Is there an easy way to find out what his era/record is this year on Monday’s and Tuesdays?

I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.

by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 27, 2008 10:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really, but..

…. shouldn’t be too hard to go through his starts. The Cubs have a lot of Monday off days this year so he probably doesn’t have too many Monday starts.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 27, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is Jayson Stark when you need him.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rain or No Rain?

Evil Jason = please rain now until tomorrow

Good Jason = please no rain

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

problem is,

the egg comes before the chicken.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of j stark

what are we in rain interrupted games?

by tim815 on Aug 27, 2008 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet Marquis goes seven regardless.

Time to take one for the team and give the bullpen some rest. Here’s hoping the Cubbie bats stay hot and give him some support.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't count on it. The guy seems to be

lacking in the cajones department. When he starts to lose it, he just can’t seem to get the train back on the track. It could be the 3rd or the 6th inning. Therin lies the problem.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as a jmarq supporter

i totally agree with that

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, but

We’ve already won the series, and used a boatload of pitchers last night. Lou just might keep him out there to eat up innings.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i mentioned to my brother yesterday

that we should save z for the phillies and thrown marshall…..maybe ideas like that is the reason why lou is managing and i’m sitting on here typing on a blog with you losers, i mean badasses

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but...

isn’t Z going to pitch against the phils anyway?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Z will be going against the Phillies on Sunday

It’s a 4 game series

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we can dig it. He's a complicated man and no one

understands him but his woman – John Shaft!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a bad m

Shut yo mouth

The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball.

by Weeghman Park on Aug 27, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only problem with that is that is that if you completely torch

his psyche, he may not be worth much anymore. TLR did that and he was useless to the deadbird for the rest of his stay there. I think Lou wants to get more out of the guy and they can’t seem to unload him so you don’t want to completely ruin him.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

But there’s also a chance he doesn’t make the playoff roster so they’ll try to get from him what they can when they can.

Managing must be hard.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt if he'll make the playoff roster, but they seem to be stuck

with him for next year. You at least want him to contribute next year.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right.

We’ll just have to wait and see.

(this is all assuming they’ll even play today)

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is it about that place and rain? You would

almost think its south Florida.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A question for you....

How many times has he been removed in the 3rd inning?

Answer: Zero. In fact, he hasn’t made it to the 5th only once this season. That was June 26th versus Baltimore.

People need to accept him for what he is, a very good #5 pitcher.

by rlpete on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want 5 aces

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No - I want 5 REAL aces

Healthy too

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that...

…as a No. 5, Marquis is perfectly acceptable. I think he bothers many people because: a) He makes too much money (which is really neither here nor there, because it’s a sunk cost at this point), and b) He’s blocking other, younger pitchers, who may have more upside, from taking that spot.

I’m pretty much neutral about Marquis at this point. He’s not going anywhere, so the Cubs might as well use him.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Biggest reason

His whining.

“I’d rather start somewhere else than relieve here. I’ve got to think of my family.”

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

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 27, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and you know what

everyone says that they hate his contract……so what if he’s overpaid? has that prevented spendry to sign someone he wanted? i can’t think of one

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point

that’s the underlining reason i don’t personally like him, but he helps the cubs win so i give him the benefit of the doubt

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other than maybe Marshall

I can’t think of any younger pitcher that would be ready for that spot right now. Marshall also still has to show more durability before I write him in as a season long starting pitcher.

by rlpete on Aug 27, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on ripete, you know its our nature

to complain about everyone on the roster. We want every Cub to bat 1.000 and every pitcher to strikeout every batter. And dammit, we’re going to tell you how we can get Lou to make it happen!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand

but Marquis does catch a lot of flak here so somebody has to stand up for him.

Yes he is overpaid but as a #5 he is good and durable. Look around the league and see some of the pitchers that other teams have used on occasion this year. How has Colon worked out for the Red Sox?

by rlpete on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're taking this way to serious kid. Marquis will

be fine. He’s facing the Bucs you know.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just score early boys

If it gets underway, this one may be called by the end of the fifth inning.

by Cajuncub on Aug 27, 2008 10:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

This is not the game to put up all the runs in the later innings.

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weather.com ...

says it’s cloudy. If they can just start the game, a little rain won’t stop it. But, they won’t start if it’s raining at all. They should move the start time up 10 minutes if they can.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if the storm from dsm heads that way

it is pretty heavy and isn’t letting up

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would support waiting until the whole thing passes

It doesn’t really take that long to get to Chicago, and we have a night game tomorrow.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 27, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there would be...

no one in the stands. oh, wait…

I was there last night, and, actually, there quite a few people there, but most of us were Cubs fans.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

regarding the philly game tonight,

sportsline had kendrick warming up in the last inning. he wasn’t needed. if he was warming, will he go tonight, as he was the scheduled starter.

i’d like to see them play thirteen more tonight.

by tim815 on Aug 27, 2008 10:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup

Cubs
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Johnson, CF
DeRosa, RF
Cedeno, 2B
Blanco, C
Marquis, P

Bucs
Morgan, RF
Wilson, SS
McLouth, CF
Adam LaRoche, 1B
Moss, LF
Sanchez, 2B
Andy LaRoche, 3B
Chavez, C
Duke, P

by Bruce Miles on Aug 27, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So Cedeno gets a start...

…despite his boneheaded bunt last night. Interesting.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but not at Short

where he belongs.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would rather start Onedec

This Cedeno guy doesn’t have a clue.

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I loved that Lou

gave him a stern comment after that bone-headed play. Cedeno has had 100s of major league ABs and should know to push the ball to 3rd.

*Synth intro to "Jump"*

by SouthsideCub on Aug 27, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks Bruce

Edmonds finally gets a break, and Dome doesn’t face the lefty. Soto gets a break too.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Does Soto really need a day off? I like Hank White, and all, but a guy has a career night, and you bench him? I’m not a fan of that train of thought. Let him get back out there and rake some more.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a catcher.

He needs all the time off he can get, and a noon start after a four-hour game in the third game of a series we’ve already won is a perfect time.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

I wasn’t thinking about the 4 hours last night, even though I was there and drove 3 hours back home after the game. But I’m up ready to play again today ;)

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, long night.

I was exhausted after that game. Wouldn’t have looked forward to a three-hour drive.

As an aside, anybody see Wood and Soto’s faces after the final out. Not celebratory at all, just “I am glad that’s over.”

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That happened to me once

and now I tape for at least an additional hours after the supposed end of the game.

When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo

by gwood on Aug 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't that bad.

I mean, I was exhausted, but I had a friend talking to me the whole ride home, and a near accident as everyone on the freeway slammed on their brakes, so I was wide awake. And the Cubs won, so it could have been worse.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus...

he’s on my fantasy team, and I’m fighting for first as well as the Cubs.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree.

This series is won and Soto played his ass off last night. He’s earned a day off.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He played his ass off?

Won’t Sue be disappointed…

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I assumed

he’d get the day off today. :D

by sue369 on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But if his ass has been played off

whatever will you lovingly glare at?

:D

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh I don't know

maybe his face……..

by sue369 on Aug 27, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no geo and marquis pitching

you’re still here early

why we luv ya’

that and your thread strarting skills

by tim815 on Aug 27, 2008 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto, get on the bench. That will teach

his ass not to go out and get 7 RBIs.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i remember a game when

george mitterwald jacked 3 for the cubs.

the next day, he was dropped one spot in the order.

by tim815 on Aug 27, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Earlier this year

Edmonds was pulled for Fontenot after two bombs in the same inning.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't that

the “senior moment?”

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

He shrugged his shoulders and said, “Oops.”

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

i remember

by tim815 on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot was pulled for DeRosa

After Edmonds hit two HR’s and Fontenot had one all in that same inning.

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

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it.

My mistake.

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the way Lou said "did that really happen, if I had

know that, I would have let him bat". He sounded just like me grandfather – he’s a bit senile you know.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was Lou pulling Fontenot

after he had already homered in that inning b4 getting a chance to homer again in that inning. Same game as Hollywood’s 2-HR inning, I believe, but I don’t think that Edmonds was pulled for LBR. Could be wrong though.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need an online account

Then paste the link and it will embed the picture

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Click the little tree icon

and paste the url of the pic there.

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh please I need this one....

step by step i’m an idiot

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

copy the URL of the picture

click the green tree
paste the URL into the field that appears
click OK
click POST.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't do it Just forget it!

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay try this

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000284P.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

copy above link….reply to the message…..click the tree icon….a box will appear, paste the above link…..click okay…..click post

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or instead of the tree

Just put an exclamation point in front and immediately after the web address

Don’t put it in the subject line either

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look up a pic on google images.

Click to just see the image (so you’re seeing only the image on a white background as the entire page). Copy the entire web addressed (http://www…) and paste that into the bar when click the tree image on this site.

make/art

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks for all the help, but...

i’m not getting it done, i’ll wait till i’m at home with my easy apple.

Anyway the post was going to be title “I just couldn’t let it go”

and then a picture of hopalond cassidy next to soriano.

someone do this so i can see my dream fullfilled

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got a web address for that pic?

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just did wikipedia and found it

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Aug 27, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The rain isn't as bad as that radar loop makes it seem

Most of what appears on it is just “ground clutter”. This is a much clearer image… seems like they’ll start the game on time, but it’s hard to say if it’ll be completed.

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Aug 27, 2008 10:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I live in ohio south-west of pittsburgh

and it’s been raining steadily all day and from the radar they’re showing @ work looks like its headed for Pitt..

C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys

by jds2 on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Needing a break?

This is meant with all due respect to baseball players, since I haven’t played since I was in Little League. What exactly does giving a player the day off do? I guess on a hot day it can make a difference. But mostly (once again—no offense intended!) the players, except the catcher and pitcher, just stand around. They’re not running up and down a basketball court, or slamming into 300+ pound football players. Is it mostly a mental thing?

by jdb-44 on Aug 27, 2008 11:00 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If only BlueMike were here to explain.

I hear he played some ball in college.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lqtm

Really?! Are you sure?!

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also gives bench players a chance to start

Keeps them ready if they’re needed to pinch hit/run or if their’s an injury

C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys

by jds2 on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto stands up

and down every PITCH. He’s in a crouch the rest of the time. Being a catcher is a lot of work.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty says

Get the horses out there, now!

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 11:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Honey, I'm hoooome!!!!!

Anyone miss me? Just got out of work and out of the gym… ready for some Cubbie Baseball!!!!!

No AFN today :( but I’ll be hanging around here begging for free cookies and brownies and lemon bars.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone in my office has been calling me Staff Select...

Funny, it’s not getting old :)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats OK

I’m sure AFN would screw you during/after the first rain delay

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This man speaks the truth

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marquis

pitches at least .1 scoreles innings.

by daeviant on Aug 27, 2008 11:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is that

 the over/under?

by daily2b on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meeting of the minds at the mound...

…Marquis and Duke.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 27, 2008 11:04 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed!

A rrrrrrrrrather rrrrrrrrrrrrrrregal matchup.

(Note: You must roll your r’s while reading this post.)

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read that with

this guy in mind:

Yeeeeeeesssssss?!

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat Hughes last night:

“Zach Dukes has…not pitched well this year…”

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 27, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why can't this be like college football?

and we can pay to play certain opponents….like the buccos….man i’m gonna miss you guys!

by cubswynn on Aug 27, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, see, I made Lou a bet here...

See, Lou bet me that we couldn’t all raise our averages and put Duke in the showers by the fourth inning. He didn’t think we could do it.

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're guinea pigs today

MLB is testing their Instant Replay equipment at PNC. Linky

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i believe so.

but MLB is displaying everything to be seen today.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

only on series starting tommarow

so if the cubs were playing 4 w/ the pirates than tommoraws game wouldn’t be used (unless it was a test)

C.C.+Feilder+Gagne=The brewers just ran out of XXXL Jerseys

by jds2 on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have they stated whose cameras they're using?

Do they have their own for the feed, or are they using the home team’s broadcast?

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Own cameras

to be directly fed to a private MLB screening room in New York’s headquarters.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 27, 2008 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are they

high-definition cameras. That’s the only type that would make sense since seeing the little ball with all the colored shirts in the background is virtually impossible on standard TV. At least that is my experience thus far when they try and show replays of questionable home runs to us fans at home.

When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo

by gwood on Aug 27, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheers.

These cam’s will be permanently installed at the park’s then?

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I apologize. I was wrong. I thought I read that somewhere, but I just started looking to make sure...

…from ESPN.com:

Video from available broadcast feeds — not every team televises every game — will be collected at the office of Major League Baseball Advanced Media in New York, where it will be monitored by a technician and either an umpire supervisor or a retired umpire. If the crew chief at a game decides replay needs to be checked, umpires will leave the field, technicians at MLBAM will show umpires the video and the crew chief will make the call, overturning the original decision only if there is “clear and convincing evidence.”

And from NJ.com:

In cases when those things are in question, the umpire crew chief will determine whether the play should be reviewed. If he decides that it should, the umpires will leave the field to review the play on TV monitors that have been installed in locked boxes just off the field in all 30 major-league parks this week.

At the New York headquarters of Major League Baseball Advanced Media, replay officials (a technician and either an umpire supervisor or a retired umpire) will collect all the appropriate video feeds, and the technician will transmit them to the crew chief at the ballpark.

The umpire supervisor or retired umpire will not be in direct communication with the crew chief, who will have sole power to overturn the original call if he finds “clear and convincing evidence.”

I guess they are going to use local feeds. Sorry bout the misinformation.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 27, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right on.

The monitors are in locked boxes? That seems a wee bit excessive.

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

al gore must be in charge....

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Aug 27, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guess

is that they just have access to unedited feeds from all existing cameras in the park

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They changed the start time

didn’t they? Wasn’t it supposed to be 12:05? Gameday has it at 12:35 now.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess not.

The schedule has 11:35 Central. The schedule doesn’t update that quickly.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was 12:35 ET all along

as far as I know

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope this game

is not as long as last nights was. I hope the game threads are not as cranky as they were last night too. If nothing else this team has taught us to never count them out.

by sue369 on Aug 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

I didn’t realize that being down by a run or two in the middle innings of a ballgame is grounds for changing into chicken little.

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GeoMyHero

Did anyone else notice that at the crack of the bat of his HR that Geo was absolutely flying out of the batter’s box. He was sitting on the pitch and crushed it. Because he hit it to the deepest part of the park it’s possible he may have thought it would stay inside the park but I loved the way he put his head down and just started gunning it towards first. By the time the ball got out, he actually was putting his gear on in the dugout. Ok maybe not, but this guy never ceases to amaze me. Aside from his career night at the plate, I thought he was magnificent behind the plate, trapping wild pitches, nearly throwing out 2 runners, and doing his best to calm Z (at least he tried). Not that I wasn’t a huge fan before but this guy truly won me over last night.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 27, 2008 11:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

His flying out of the

batters box is one of the reasons I love Geo. He does it every time. Bob has mentioned this a few times during the games.

by sue369 on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my hope is that he upgrades his

throwout percentage. i haven’t checked, but i’d like to see runners less interested in running on him.

should come with experience.

by tim815 on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brenly was talking about the first steal last night

and was claiming Theriot was reaching out to catch it and then sweeping over for the tag, whereas if he let the ball come to his hand over the bag it’d get there faster. Not really Geo’s fault.

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A scrappy mistake? Couldn't have happened.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the second one...

he dropped the ball, if i’m not mistaken. i didn’t have the benefit of replay, but it looked like it hit the dirt, and he still almost threw out the runner.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

But that dude stole before Zs front foot even lifted. That was a tremendous jump; nobody would’ve had a shot at him, even with Geo’s great pick of that ball.

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Noticed the exact same thing. I was like, “Dude, I already love you, no need to keep reinforcing it.”

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right, he is a heck of a ballplayer and just think, he's only going to get better!

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How great is it to NOT be the Mets?

Lost first place to the Phillies in extras last night, and now their collapse has begun…

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 27, 2008 11:14 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They're toast. That's an old team and they are really

creaky around the edges. They need to build the team around Reyes and Wright and get rid of the senior citizens.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Angel Pagan still playing?

I haven’t heard anything about him since his hot start at the beginning of the season.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angel is on the DL aling with 9 other players.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, well...

…on the one hand, I’m sorry to hear that. I always kinda liked Angel. But on the other – it was apparently another good move by Hendry to let him go.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was never really healthy here. I liked him too. He has been kind

of snake-bitten his whole career. I remember when he pulled a hammy after making the team in his first season. They said that he sat in front of his locker and cried for a hour. A real good kid.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amazing how they seem to be stumbling down the same path.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This year? Sure

But the Yanks never had that awesome nickname, tho

by Clutch16 on Aug 27, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes but what about all the pre-season posts that

Hendry had to do something. The Mets got Santana and they would walk all over the rest of the NL?

by rlpete on Aug 27, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can honestly say that I don't really hate any team

Except the Mets. And I wasn’t even around for 1969.

Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 27, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got Kasper

he’s talking to the Pirates radio guys. Thinks Geo should be the team’s MVP.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so, what's the scoop?

are they going to start in ten minutes, or is it raining?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 27, 2008 11:24 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pirates radio hasn't mentioned a delay.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DEBATE: Geo locked up the NL ROY last night

I have a hard time believing anyone else can beat him out unless he has a horrid September- and give his PCL MVP recognition last year, he would seem to have the “consistency” side of the equation worked out pretty well.

Hard to believe earlier this season he had that run of consecutive at bats where he struck out.

Was it five (in one game)? More over two?

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Aug 27, 2008 11:24 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he's got it

He’s a catcher with 20+ HR’s and 90+ RBI’s.

by rlpete on Aug 27, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 in one game, 5 the next day

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the Cubs won those games, did they not?

And, IIRC, that’s all Geo cared about. Not to mention, shortly thereafter he had a three-HR game didn’t he?

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's often cited as when the Cubs' pitchers fully began to get Geo

Zambrano threw a shutout that night, and Soto remarked that he could care less about the strikeouts since the team had won and the pitchers threw well.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I was just correcting Zeke, not trying to bring up old shit. The man’s a beast.

by McRipper on Aug 27, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, yeah.

I love Dome as much as the next guy, but I think Geo’s got him beat easily at this point.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 27, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who else is there anyway?

And don’t say that pitcher from the Braves

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Aug 27, 2008 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, hush

I like Jurrjens, but he hasn’t meant as much to the Braves as Soto has to the Cubs.

by Clutch16 on Aug 27, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's my point

Jurrjens is no way as important a rookie as Soto is. It would be different if he were 15-0 and owned everybody in the league.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jay Bruce, Jurrijens, I don't know who else

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 27, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here between classes

but if I jinx the Cubs like I did early yesterday, I’m outta here. I left yesterday, and they came back and won.

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cue

Van Halen and “<a href=”http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/27/602221/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs" >Jump"

to the first ptich thread.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what gives?

here

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good save.

You very nearly got the fail stamp.

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 27, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and i would have deserved it.

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 27, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL!!

lol

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 27, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok...

I now know I can’t be on here while listening on Gameday Audio. It’s like watching the Gameday, it’s always ahead.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And...

… we’re under way.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 27, 2008 11:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

13 pitches by both hurlers so far

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 27, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SQUEEZE!

Good teams find ways to win close ballgames.

by eamus-catuli on Aug 27, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heads up on MLBTV

They supposedly have a 5 day trial going right now. The site says that you have 5 days to cancel without being charged. I signed up this morning to watch the game here at work. Well, I just checked my bank account and I was already charged the $19.95. I have now been on the phone to India for 15min to try to get my money back. Funny how they take it right away but I wont get it back for 10-15 business days…

Either way, I just wanted to let all of my fellow Cubs fans know about this before you sign up for this “Trial Offer”. Just know what to expect.

by jajonez77 on Aug 27, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was issued a warning for the Obama post.

Apparently I am responsible for everything you guys say. So say whatever you want, there’s no personal responsibility for you. I will be the one who takes the fall.

If the FanPost was so bad, why was it left up so long, and why did you even comment on it? Then, only after certain people take it too far, do you discipline them? No. You delete my FanPost and issue ME the warning. Al, I know you have my e-mail. You’ve used it before. You could have e-mailed me if you wanted to, and I would have replied. You didn’t even try.

I thought it was time to come back but obviously I was wrong. I’m unwelcome here. I don’t warrant the decency of a simple e-mail or a notification that a FanPost might be iffy – instead you wait, even commenting on the post yourself, and later, only when a few bad apples try to ruin it, do you stop them or delete their comments? Nope, you warn me for the actions of others. I regret that I don’t enjoy coming here anymore. I’d be surprised if I ever come back.

I’ll miss all of you who I came back here to see. Sorry it didn’t work out. Hopefully, I’ll be thinking of you in October.

by northsider on Aug 27, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

I’m so sorry about all of this. I hope you won’t stay away because I enjoy your posts. If you don’t come back I will certainly be thinking about you in October.

by sue369 on Aug 27, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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