Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Phillies, Thursday 8/28, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 28, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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Hey
Where is everyone?
"Why does that man drop his club before he runs? I would bring it with me." ~Stewie Griffin
The expression on Charlie Manuel after that Grand Slam...
Priceless!
"Why does that man drop his club before he runs? I would bring it with me." ~Stewie Griffin
Switching back and forth between
Obama and the Cubs.
Ever since Obama started speaking, the Cubs woke up and put a beating on the Phils bullpen
Split screen TV
is your friend. It is for me!!
I’m watching both
Happy Birthday Lou!
Sorry, I can’t top ARAM’sgift!
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
so I'll ask again...
was that George Will sitting by the Cubs on deck circle? I know he is a HUGE Cub fan.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
my DVR is f'd up
or else I’d check on it for you
"I'm not an athlete, I'm a baseball player"
-John Kruk
I was feeling all sorry for myself
thinking we were going to lose. I should know to never count this team out.
i think it's hilarious
when a cub does a pre-game interview with pat and ron, he gets a walgreens gift certificate. i’m sure that just reels the cubs right in.
been here all night
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
= 
Aram MVP?
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 28, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
somehow the man remains underrated
How do you say “clutch” in spanish???
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 28, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I walk away...
And there is Late Lightning at Wrigley!
Man, what a comeback!
Let’s go Woody… let’s lock this one up!
by ReleaseTheHounds on Aug 28, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
i stayed away because i dodnt wanna listen to ledge jumpers
so its safe to come now, HELLO!!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 28, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
it sems likes i coulnt see a good cubs play
everytime i closed my eyes during my attempt to nap
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 28, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Lidge won't be needed
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Moe, Larry....cheese
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
tough lineup...agreed.
that is why (I guess) Lou went with Woody for the 4th straight day versus the rookie Shark
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
HERE WE GO!!
"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
Who was it whose friend was harassing them about the Cubs sucking early?
Payback is brutal, eh :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 28, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Yes!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
My guy!
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 28, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
came back just to see my guy!!
:-)
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 28, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
FLY IT!!!!
"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
YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
(win 100 games)
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I have come to a conclusion...
and it is my new sig.
"It's Happening..."
by Goodie1969 on Aug 28, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
rec'd
that is fabulous!!
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 28, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
After tonight
Start the Magic number.
This team deserves it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
LOL
The Phils bullpen, the gift that keeps on giving
What text message should I send to my friends who were telling me the Cubs were frauds after the 1st inning?
Any suggestions?
Thats easy
Has that Aramis Ramirez Grand Slam landed yet? CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Nevermind a text
They won’t answer their phones, so I just left them a message playing Steve Goodman’s Go Cubs Go
Go Cubs
go
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
yes!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 28, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
OH Baby... this season is unreal.
Enjoy enjoy
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 28, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
LOL
Love this!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 28, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Harden, Edmonds, Gauden & Johnson
Think they are happy ???
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
this site is
SO COMPLETELY BORKED! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
I don’t care because CUBS WIN!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
ST. LOUIS 10 BACK!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAA
"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
st. who-is
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 28, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
its just one
of the services i offer
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 28, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I ain't afraid of no goat!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
i think its funny
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 28, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Unreal
I was watching the obama speach and turned on the game afterwards and saw ramirez hit a grandslam! WOW
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 28, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
i dozed off and we were down 4-1
woke up, we were up 6-4….i was like what the…
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 28, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
man.
anyone else having problems witht hte website?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Aug 28, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
Safari is working just fine for me
but it sounds like many are experiencing technical difficulties…
"It's Happening..."
hah!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 28, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Since the Cubs beat the Brewers
4 straight, the Brewers have had an 8 and a 5 game winning streak. And they’ve lost 1 1/2 games in the standings. That has to hurt.
It doesn't matter
really… If the Cubs and Brewers each take care of their own business they’ll both be in the playoffs.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 28, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
wow!
Did that game just really happen?!? I go from being in a crappy mood all night watching Hamels own us to the 8th inning! I can’t stop laughing.
by FloridaCubsFan on Aug 28, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
How's that for a lead-in to the WGN news
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
That ball would have left Mile High Stadium
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Ramirez MVP?
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 28, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm watching the Phillies post game show
The ex player who gives analysis………….Mitch Williams
This game is f***ing great!!!!!!!
Mitch knows long ball
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
I'm drinking a beer from Downingtown PA
It’s called VICTORY hop devil
I'm out. My laundry
has been siting, mouldering in the washer for far too long.
What a game. I really had resigned myself to losing; Demp was off his game. But finding ways to win is what this team is all about!
Hopefully the site is back on track tomorrow! Night everybody!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
Night Drew
I’m out, too. Only stopped in for a bit cuz it’s more fun to share a victory with all you fine folks. Night everybody!
"It's Happening..."
awesome game
awesome night overall. go rami, go cubs.
I have no voice left
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
WOW - WHAT A GAME
When Lee was up in the 8th, I commented to my wife: I hope Lee walks so Rami can hit one on the street. Well, he didn’t hit it on the street, but damn did he crush that ball!!!!!!!!
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
Amazing speech, amazing game
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Illinois rules!
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
That is up for debate
The speech part anyway
"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 didn't realize Rami gave a speech
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
Yes Sir
I loved how the Cubs started playing all inspired as soon as the speech began…they must have had it on in the clubhouse.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 28, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
or they wanted to give people
something better to watch.
by Scrapptastic on Aug 28, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
No kidding
If I knew the Cubs were inspired by an empty suit, I’d watch all the games in my closet.
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Aug 28, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
This team amazes me
I get a series of texts about ARAM and then that the game is won. My first thought was I cant wait for Al’s recap.
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 28, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
Wow.
I think I’ve rewound that inning 5 times now, each time getting the same goofy grin on my face when Ramirez hits the grand slam.
What a special season.
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 had that same reaction
replaying the Walk off shot against the White Sox too
"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
Holy Cow!
I just had to post my experience from this evening. I watched the first part of the game here at home. Oregon State (my boys) kicked off the football season tonight so I went to the bar to watch the first half. Then all of a sudden the text messages started in on my phone. These are not cub fans but just friends that know I am a cubs fan and I have been talking up how important this series is. I got 10 texts in 2 min and I just knew what happened and who did it. Al is right and it is just starting to sink in. Remember where you were and what you are doing… This team is something special! WOW
Goosebumps...
….I’ve seen about 6 replays of that Rami homer where they show the fans behind the dugout. Most have their arms up, but when it actually lands, TONS of people are just jumping up and down like crazy. Gives me goosebumps every single time.
Man, what a great win.
The only stats I care about are the ones on the back of a baseball card
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 28, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions
someone has to find and post a fanshot
of pat and rons call on the grand slam
i cannot even fathom what it would be like
Efforting...
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 28, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
See Below
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Ram is Grand
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 28, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions
Rami Grand Slam
- play on SportsCenter!! Gotta love Len’s “Oh, baby” at the end!!!
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 28, 2008 11:33 PM CDT reply actions
Aramis Ramirez
deserves to be in the same discussion as any top clutch hitter in baseball: Ortiz, Manny, A-Rod, Pujols. I think he’s the most underrated guy in this league, if not the entire Majors.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Quote from Olney:
Rami now has 25 RBIs 7th inning or later… highest in the majors.
Aramis is clutch and so unbelievably underrated.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
This may be blasphemy
but I think Ramirez is better than Santo was. And I’ve seen them both from Santo’s rookie year to now.
Not disagreeing with you
Ron spent 15 seasons with the Cubbies.
This is A-Ram’s 5 1/2 (counting a full 2008 season).
Ron was 4th in ROY and MVP votes of 4, 5, 8, 8, and higher a few times. A-Ram’s been 10, 13, and 17.
I hope he’s just like Ron, in fact.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Pat and Ron's call of Rami's Slam
Here’s a link to Pat and Ron’s call of Rami’s Slam
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:07 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
oh you are awesome!
thanks dave!!
make sure you make a fanpost or something. I know everyone will want to hear this.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Agreed. Worth of a FanShot.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
OK, I'll try...
… Never done a FanPost…
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Do it! Enjoy your first post!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ha!
I hope it’s good for you as it was for me.
The Original Dave’s first FanPost is up!
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
+1 for that
I sent it to my Phillies professor.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Aramis Ramirez for MVP
He is making his move at just the right time…
Seriously, he has been lights out lately, and jumped up to join the league RBI leaders.
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