Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Friday 8/29, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 29, 2008 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintPhiladelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs, Aug 29, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
The weather this weekend is supposed to be spectacular -- temps in the low 80's, unlimited sunshine, and if there's any wind at all, it'll be light and blowing in. A perfect weekend for baseball!
Today is Oakland A's reunion day, with Athletics exiles Rich Harden and Joe Blanton facing each other for the first time. For the A's fan's take on this, see this FanShot at Athletics Nation. (And note, this was a perfect use of the FanShot -- not long enough for a FanPost, but an interesting topic.)
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Reminder, these stats are Cubs-only. For Harden's full-season stats, see the pitcher box above.
And, the above numbers are Blanton's with the Phillies only -- for his complete line, see the pitcher box.
Rich Harden has had much more success since joining the NL (4-1, 1.47 in 8 starts) from Oakland than has Joe Blanton. Blanton has been a little better (1-0, 4.03 in 7 starts) with the Phillies than he was in Oakland (5-12, 4.96). But, he has allowed six homers in 38 innings in the NL. He has never faced the Cubs, but the three current Cubs he faced in the AL have all hit him well -- Mark DeRosa (3-for-10, 2 doubles), Alfonso Soriano (4-for-9, a double, a triple), and Reed Johnson (5-for-10, 2 doubles, a HR).
Rich Harden faced the Phillies in interleague play on June 26 in Oakland. He shut them out for eight innings, allowing two singles (both to Shane Victorino), one walk, and striking out eleven. That game, like today's, was a day game, so you can't simply credit lower nighttime visibility for all the K's. The Phillies, though power-laden, also have guys (Ryan Howard in particular) who can be struck out. I look for Harden to continue his dominance.
Today's game is on a pair of CSN's -- according to my Comcast list of EI games, there's only one listing, so who knows which one you'll get. 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 1:15 pm CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Go Cubs!
Let’s get this weekend started right. Another 7 IP and 10 K from Harden could help with that.
Go ahead, Z me.
Jimmy Rollins is fabulous...that is all.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions
"Criticizes [fans] Strongly"
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't even know what to comment about that picture.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Harden's Hill today, friends.
Domination abounds.
Go Cubs Go.
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 29, 2008 11:33 AM CDT reply actions
and has a 1st place fantasy hockey team
"...the internet is not something you just dump something on. It's not a truck. It's a series of tubes." - Sen. Ted Stevens
and his nose
eats mountains!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, fluent in Canadian?!
…he is amazing!
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
OH NO, IT'S A CANADIEN!!!
EVERYONE AFTER HER!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 29, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Even though I'm glad he's a cubbie
it’s still a little sad to see this image.
I remember when the A’s gave away these large postcards at the Colisseum. It’s always sad to get stuff regarding one of your favorite players only to have them off the team a year or two later.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Aug 29, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
at least he went to a team that appreciates him
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
True
though I am hardpressed to find one that wouldn’t
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Aug 29, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Harden prefers to pitch in night games.
Curious to see if the sunlight saps his super human strength.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 11:38 AM CDT reply actions
Not Yet
Harden in day games: 3-1, 2.65 ERA, 23 BB, 83 K
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 Bill Potter on Aug 29, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
i love that sign
its fantastic
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
always obey the sign.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't he pitch in a day game last time out?
Last Sunday vs. Washington?
I think it worked out OK.
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
Also pitched an 8-inning 2 hit 11 K game
against the Phils on an afternoon in Oakland earlier this year
by philadelphiacub on Aug 29, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
he gave up 2 hits
imagine if it were at night
SO sad I missed last night's festivities, but what a thing to wake up to!!!!
The good news, I’ll be here for the duration today! YAY! My first full cubs game in about a month. WHEEEEE!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Yes! It does!
I’m praying for a WiFi connection at the sports bar I’m going to try and hit up. ;)
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
No AFN today
Damnit.
My kingdom to the first person who puts a cold old style and a hot off the grill chicago dog w/ all the fixin’s into my hands.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
My kingdom to the first person to tell me where a good place to catch the cubs in Boston is...
hint, hint. I’ve googled it but the info is all old. :(
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Well, any bar around Fenway would be fun.
Cask n’Flaggon, perhaps?
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 Bill Potter on Aug 29, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
That place is AWESOME.
And about 20 minutes away. I’d forgotten some friends had taken me there a while back. I’ll have to see if the Sox play today because I’d like something a bit quieter than that if they do…Good call though, thanks!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
That or Game On
across the street. I really enjoyed Boston Billiards, too – the $1 or $2 hot dogs were excellent.
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 Bill Potter on Aug 29, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I am writing all of these down.
Thanks Trey!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Oh, there's more
The Boston Beer Works has solid microbrew (it’s just down Landsdowne, if I remember right), and for real post-Red Sox game fun, there’s Jake Ivory’s (dueling piano bar with giant Coronas) and any number of bars near Faneuil Hall.
And if you feel like finding the biggest dive in the city, take the C line to Cleveland Circle and witness the horror that is Mary Ann’s.
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 Bill Potter on Aug 29, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Horror? Haha.
GRRRREAT B.C. hang out!
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, I know
I went to BC, so I think I can safely say while it’s the best dive in the city, it also smells a tad, shall we say, gamey?
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
Any bar in the Back Bay...
…all have crazy amounts of TVs, and I’m sure the game will be on. Cheers!
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm so new to the area
Where’s the back bay? Town names?
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Near Beacon Hill...
…prob my favorite bar hangout besides Quincy Market area when I’m in Boston…
Hit up Pour House for a drink and the ballgame! Really good food too…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
The bay downtown.
What takes you to Boston?
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 Bill Potter on Aug 29, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Red Flags / Warning!
Boston plays the AA chicago team today. It’s a night home game, so probably will be a bunch of people in the place
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 29, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Which is why the day game is huge
You can beat all the Massholes into the bars around Fenway and stay to watch the Red Sox beat the White Sox, all from the comforts of a table at any bar in the area
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 Bill Potter on Aug 29, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, that's true.
May need to find someone to go down on the train with me. That would be ridiculously awesome. Yay! I have plans for the day. :P
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
It's like a badge of honor out there for some residents
and now some of them are my best friends.
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 Bill Potter on Aug 29, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 29, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
I think I'm gonna have to
Just wait until the end of september, when my brother flies from O’Hare over here. I’ll have to make sure he keeps a few hot dogs and old styles in his bag.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 29, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I know it's not the same thing
but maybe you could consider these guys in the mean time, just to hold you off till your bro gets there:
Go ahead, Z me.
Don't worry, I also heavily miss chicago-style.
I was jealous of the deployed troops in Iraq over the 4th, getting to chow down on Lou Malnati’s. LOL!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 29, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
My nephew is getting married
next Saturday so I will be in Chicago on Wednesday night. The first thing I’m going to do on the way to the motel is get a hot dog. Been wanting a good dog for months now.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 29, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanton's got a bit of the Bobby Jenks look working for him.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions
Things are going so well............
can we just wrap up all the players in bubble wrap and then bring them out come playoff time?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 29, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions
We don't have to do that to LBR...he can just stay in his "hamster-ball" until then.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
There are ventilation holes in his ball....he can touch the bags.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes...the trick is...
he has to time his steps and the rotation of the ball so that the holes will be accessible as he approaches the base, ball, or runner. Sliding is also tricky.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
he's just so good with the ball
he can maneuver it perfectly so the grounders come right in the hole.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
well done
accepted!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never felt so unbeleiveably confident in a Cubs team
Than I do with this one. I have very little doubt that they will crush the Phillies today. I’m feeling an 8-2 Cubs victory today.
Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen
A win today would be the perfect start to what should be an awesome weekend
Mizzou-Illini game tomorrow night kicks off the college football season, Cubs in first place. This is a great time for me.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! First game vs. Illinois in St. Louis Saturday on ESPN!
WOO! nji, you headed to the game?
I’ll be in STL tonight…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be at the game tomorrow for sure, what time we actually make it to STL is up in the air
I’m gonna enjoy Chase passing all over those mascot-less punks.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! First game vs. Illinois in St. Louis Saturday on ESPN!
agreed!
I miss Columbia…But it is nice to be back in Chicago. Go Tigers!!! See you at the game :)
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been to Columbia, MO. Surely you jest.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol. Columbia won't be confused with the greatest cities in the world
But it is still an awesome place during football season. After that, its still a ton better than Lawrence, kansas
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! First game vs. Illinois in St. Louis Saturday on ESPN!
That's like trying to argue
That the Nationals are a better team than the Mariners.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 29, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
**Says the guy from the corn-fields**
I KEED!!! :)
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome college town.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, I live in Columbia! Apologize!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 29, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...that's right....Apologize....Kiss it....Apologize....
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry you live in Columbia.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry you aren't in college :)
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not. Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting viewpoint...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
let us not quibble on such a glorious day after a win
I’m apprehensive of arguing since i last started a Soriano is a crappy leftfielder thread a few days ago……… but
i thought last night watching the game that if you combine Soriano and Fukodome we have one decent all around outfielder.
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by graceunderpressure on Aug 29, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
We're not arguing. We're quoting lines from Animal House!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
"What a shame that a few bad apples have to spoil a good time for everyone by breaking the rules."
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
My bad......I told you I was all gun shy from earlier in the week.
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Aug 29, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It's all good !
Only 35 more minutes!
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Did someone say Miss Columbia?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
if she continues to cross her legs like that
she’s never going to be able to slidestep in teh infield to catch those grounders.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
her shoes are really cute
but i don’t like that pose… she looks like she needs to pee.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
You've brought the enitre discussion to a dangerous crossroads.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe
but still. not a flattering angle or stance at all.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
fellow judges?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's plenty flattering.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I think she's going to
torque her knee.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Knee? Oh, I haven't gotten that far yet.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
neither have I
"Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't fucking ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 29, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Any volunteers willing to help with her the "physical therapy" in case she does?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The line forms behind me!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
We are on our game today boys!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the BCBers are pretty full of themselves today.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Just glad to be part of the magic...
…while I am sitting at work…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't fucking ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 29, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
ZING!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 29, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
A slick something...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna go with HBCG on this one.
She looks off-balance, like she could topple over at any moment. I also think she’s at risk for twisting an ankle.
Yes, sir!
yeah shes UGLY
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 29, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
She's wearing shoes?
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
replied to wrong post
A million times sorry
Current temperature in hell: 44 degrees F - and falling!
She's wearing shoes?
"It's a pier 9 brawl!..."
If we can win today
we might be able to see a little Bill Murray.
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Im about to ruin it by saying this
Last night had a feel of the first game of the Milwaukee Massacre. Hopefully the next three days end up the same way.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! First game vs. Illinois in St. Louis Saturday on ESPN!
so did i
i also said it outloud (which i refused to do w/ the Mil series)… but ya never know.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
That was still my favorite series of the year.
A repeat performance here (coupled with a few more brew crew loses) would be straight devastation. I love it.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Is Kenny G even Jazz?
not that I would know or care
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by graceunderpressure on Aug 29, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
In a 1000 years they will be digging up Kenny G
CD’s and hailing him as a major contributor to Western Civilization.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Kenny G is like a god.....he is God. I'm humbled by his presence.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
TW
Herbie Hancock said.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Woody is not
available today….but he feels good and if needed wants to pitch. Who wins this one Lou or Woody? I think I’m going with Lou. ;-)
By the end of the 7th inning I was starting to let the game get me down. I need to remember to never ever doubt this team. They are just amazing this year.
that was one of those games i would've been okay w/ losing
b/c Hamels is very good…. but i was estatic to win.
the doubt is keeping me grounded… sort of.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
FanPost vs FanShot
Dear Al,
I’m sorry I posted a FanPost when I should have posted a FanShot with Pat and Ron’s call of A-Ram’s grand slam. I’m new here to your wonderful of Cubdom, so I’m still learning.
Thanks for setting me straight.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
I'm sorry I told you fanpost
I should’ve said fanshot. Led you down the wrong path. :-(
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
It's OK HBCG...
After I just posted the link to the audio I got a message saying it was too short. So, I decided to write a little about how Ronnie is one of the funniest guys in the Majors.
I didn’t realize there would be all this backlash.
Live and learn, eh? (Look, I’m speaking Canadien)
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
don't worry about it.
I’d love to have the video too. :D
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
that's weird... a couple of my comments deleted
maybe it’s an SBN bug, but it’s strange… they appear in my profile but not here. I had nothing profound to say so the world will go on…
that was going on in the game threads yesterday
it was weird.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
We had lots
of problems in the the threads last night. Lots of double posting then when you would refresh some comments would be missing. SBN guys were working on it but maybe they didn’t get it fixed.
bleah
that’s not going to lead to a fun gamethread. :|
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
It was very quiet from
my friends who are Phillies fans today. They were sending a lot of texts when the Phillies were up last night but nowhere to be found after the game.
I’m done work and about to meet a few of them at a bar near my house to watch the game. Looking for the Cubs to dominate today!!
Living up to that "Frontrunner" name still, huh?
All bold when winning, but can’t show up when the chips are down?
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You can't call Philadelphia fans frontrunners
when a Philadelphia sports team hasn’t won a title since 1983. Don’t you have to win something to be a frontrunner?
Maybe you have a point
but still. that was the funniest quote from an Philly athlete ever I think…
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Pirates fans..
…drink Iron City
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Yuengling is the beer of choice
There is also Flying Fish, Victory, Yards, Philadelphia Brewing Company. Lots of local microbrews to choose from
I've noticed that it's good when it's from draft. In bottles it really isn't that good.
Or maybe I drink a lot more when I’m in a bar with the draft version, and my taste buds get confused.
I'm off to Canada
Wishing you all a happy holiday and three lovely Cubs’ wins, I must leave. Talk toy you soon.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
have a good holiday.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Did we win?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't on the East coast,,,, didn't happen.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
In ESPN's defense...
A big picture of the Cubs did greet me when I woke up this morning on ESPN’s website…..
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 29, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That's one. Now how about the other 1000 indescretions.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
The Boston and Yankee stock footage files
must have crashed
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 29, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
And the backups?
And their backups?!
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 29, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't get it.
did we play the Yankees?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
or wait
Joba was there, wasn’t he?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubby blue
Aramis has a unique sense of smell… here
the picture is pretty big, i don’t wanna slam the thread.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions
Did anyone watch Sportscenter?
Did Aram’s GS make the top 10 plays?
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by RightFieldSucks on Aug 29, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
Nat who hit for the cycle
made #1
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 29, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
It was number 1 on the list for the 11PM (Eastern) version
By the 1AM version, it wasn’t even on the list
Kids are taking quizzes today
I can sneak peeks over here til lunch.
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Give em all A's.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
lol...great idea
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 29, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone named Hunter, Kyle or Heather shall be immediately expelled.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope...no Coles in my class
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 29, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Leroys?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No Erin's either.
Did I mention I teach in AZ?
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 29, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope, no Hunters, Kyles, Heathers or Jobas
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 29, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
mine either!!
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Z's not pitching today!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Wake up!
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 29, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
okay
i’m off gameday audio is not thrilled w/ bcb.
go cubs!
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
be back in a bit need to move to a place to watch the game
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Okay let me get this straight
Len and Bob said HOWRY pitched last night?
And we won!?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
C'MON CUBBIES! BEAT THESE RETARDS!
"Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't fucking ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 29, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
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