Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Sunday 8/3, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 3, 2008 4:00 PM CDT
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TROLL LEAVE US THE F ALONE!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He's a troll man, trust us
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
RJ and Sori
chase the troll away. Valiant knights of the Cubs slay the benighted troll of Pitt.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been waiting for you Horace. Where you been?
Only showing up when your team is going good. If you had an ounce of class, you would have blogged the whole game with us.
You’re pond scum.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, we did have that one Pirates fan here most of the game, and he was nice
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yes it would be
too bad it’s not going to happen (for you its too bad)
by LT on Aug 3, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Cubs!!!
Looks like we have a close one here!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
Seriously, the negativity gets a little old.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 3, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
TROLL TROLL TROLL TROLL TROLL TROLL TROLL TROLL TROLL TROLL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Whore-ass is probably gone for the year
now…. Or do we play the Pirates anymore?
by LT on Aug 3, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
One more series...
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
One more series against them.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
If Soriano hadn't been hurt it wouldn't be a race
He is on a 162 game pace of 45 homers and 110 RBI
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
RJ and Soriano say shove it Pirates!
Lets get this win 3 outs to go!
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
my call for the field goal in the bottom of the 8th got answered
...now let’s put it away, Carlos.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Nice work
Wanna go to Vegas? NFL season is right around the corner …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 3, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano is the king of insurance runs
And Piniella is the king of PH match-ups
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Marmol definitely gotta come in here?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yes, we don't want to let this slip away. It's a genuine save situation.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Just before Reed Johnson came up to the plate, I was about to post that
Sean Burnett (who had just come into the game) was 0-1 with a 4.25 ERA and he should be hittable.
Well, I guess he was indeed pretty hittable.
How many guys have had big, late-inning HRs this year?
DeRo against the Rockies
RJ today
Ramy has a walk-off
Sori’s hit a couple
I’m sure I’ve missed some…
It’s a different guy every day, that’s what makes this a team.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
exactly, we don't have to sit around and wait for a Pujols or a Ortiz to come up
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I just watched that Rockies comeback game on TiVo today....
Hank White with 2 run shot, JEdmonds with homer and Double, and DeRo with the game winner, all in the 6th and 7th innings…
Also, Eyre was really good in that game. Every day is a new hero…one guy fails, someone else picks him up….a special, special team…
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
PAGING HORACE TARBUCK, PAGING HORACE TARBUCK!!
How about it, you piece of crap!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
His head is currently between his legs. Don't disturb him...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I think he started the game that way.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
OK. Let's not compare Ryan Braun to an elf. Let's compare your brain size to an elf's instead.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I believe that was BACKWARDSSSSSS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Sanchez had a little temper tantrum there.
As Horace Tarbox says: this is a tough game to lose for the Bucs.
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Yes!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
If I ever ran into Milton at Wrigley
I’d treat him like a celebrity. It’ll prolly freak him out. Strange woman rushing up and giving him a big hug.
He's be like...wtf?
and then get a big grin on his face.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Hopefully we post him a lot in October too!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
22 GAMES OVER .500!! HIGH WATER MARK OF THE YEAR!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
when was last time over 22 games
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Usually when we say high water mark, it means the highest that the 'water' got for the entire event
Just saying that we will go above 22 games over .500 later in the season
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
5 games up....keep the pressure on!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
"Now I see the funny side. Now I'm always smiling!"
CUBS WIN!!!!!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Can't remember what the site was
some random blog I happened upon yesterday…had to save it just for a moment like this!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Ya, this is epic
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
though Z did not get the win, this was a nice MoJo builder.
this team just has a lot of character!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
The scorer could give the win to Z
as neither Cotts or Gaudin deserved it. Most likely it should go to The Shark. It is his decision.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Wha?
Isn’t it Gaudin W and Marmol S?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Up to the official Scorer.
I didn’t hear who he gave it to. But if he decided that Gaudin didn’t pitch well enough to deserve the win he could give it to someone else. It isn’t done often but it is within his power. I’m not sure of he decision he made.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That's really rare...
but I see your point..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This is not an official scorer's decision
Gaudin gets the W because he was the pitcher of record when the winning run scored
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
No. Gaudin was the pitcher of record.
Gaudin was the pitcher of record when the Cubs took the lead. He vultured the win.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
No, I think it has to go to Gaudin.
He was the “pitcher of record” when RJ hit the HR.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Correct. No discretion to scorer
(except when starter goes less than 5 and the team was up the whole time)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Gaudin now with 4 wins...3 more than Harden
That is just crazy…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Gaudin is 3-1
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Yeah, like I said..
Gaudin now with 3 wins… ;-)
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
ahh...you're right...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
didn't see your post
when I responded to above
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Is listening to Joe Morg$$ a prerquisite to joining your thread??
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
maybe not...
listening to people complain about his ABSOLUTE stupidity is. lol
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Cubs Go!
Yeah and a 5 game lead on the amazing Brewers squad.
Astros up next
And they just swept a slumping Mets team. Dempster/Harden/Marquis. Could be interesting.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hate the Astros more than the Drake....
Could be a tough test….
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
No Oswalt
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Moehler-Rodriguez-Backe
The same rotation the Cubs saw in Houston right after the ASB.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 3, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Except we are at home this time
They better be ready for some revenge.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
He pitched yesterday...
but I wouldn’t mind facing him. He’s been pretty sucky this year so far.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Its crazy the things we do at home
Blow leads only to get them back. Spot a team runs just to make a comeback. It sure is fun as hell!
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Thank you, Blue Jays
your cut is our gain
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
must be nice
to have that huge payroll. just spend more than the other team. that’s the best way to run a club.
Whine
Would you like a little cheese with that whine?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
the roster
The roster is still quite a bit homegrown either by growing themselves or using our young players to get something we needed.
the only high priced free agents we have are Soriano and Fukudome.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
And ramirez and lee, sort of
I regard huge extensions for guys you traded for to be essentially the same.
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
The Yankees had the best approach in the late 90s early 2000s
Homegrown talent built around some big free agents
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Why don't you go over to the other BCB? You're signed up there too.
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
And the hero today
was a guy the Cubs got off the scrap heap from Toronto.
Please prepare a little better than that.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 3, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Just wanted to say thanks for Ramirez...IIRC, y'all didn't HAVE to trade him....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
ya your right, id rather do it the right way and hope to god the prospects turn out good
or else wait another 10 years for little success
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Ummm.....
We’re paying RJ the league minimum. Marmol, too. Soto, too.
BTW, the Pirates could have signed RJ—he was a FA..
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Must be hard
to root for a team with a pinch penny owner who staffs his club with idiots who can’t build from within. Look at Oakland for a team that has a small budget and still is competitive.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
or the Marlins
lowest payroll in baseball and hovering around the top of the NL East
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Horace, treating us to the MLB equivalent of "oh yeah?"
Isn’t it time for your medication?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not how much...
It’s how you spend it that determines success.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Guys
Guys did you ever think we’d see a day when other teams whined about the Cubs payroll?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Just saw the RJ replay on gameday
First person to high-five him in the dugout was Edmonds. Shows just how much of a team this is. Guy has your job half the time and you can don’t give it a second thought.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Ooooh, that's neat. Thanks for the info, Mizzou
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Don't lowercase our "K"! How disrespectful!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Seriously, the Johnson/Edmonds platoon has contributed to a number of wins....
It is ridiculous how good Edmonds is against righties and Johnson is against lefties.
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Platoon
Thats what platoons are for.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm aware of what a platoon is...
...I was commenting on how good this particular platoon has been…
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Hit post
Hit post too soon meant to add and for once for the Cubs it’s working.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah...no problem....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Rings
If we win it all this year I really can’t think of anyone on the current 25 man or our DL man who wouldn’t completely deserve their ring.
Throw in a few front office people as well.
Go Cubs
Lil early...but you're right, this is a T-E-A-M
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
who are you? and nice loss by whatever team you support
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Can't anybody swat this gnat?
Or should we just make a pact to ignore him.
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Why
Why do I have a feeling if Al does an ISP check it will be the same as our friend Gay Jesus from the other day>
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that the same guy "Mikey" who tried to flame Al???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Not sure
Not sure but the guy was posting pictures of men getting happy together,
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate games on CSN.
I have to watch on MLB.TV, and they don’t even show the sign-off, let alone the post-game show.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Boo MLB.TV
Changes needed:
-Pre and post game shows
-Choice of home/away feeds
-Highlight clips – no need to edit them so brutally. For a home run clip, don’t start it right when the pitch is delivered. Build up to it for 10 or 20 seconds – provide some context!
-Leave camera on field between innings instead of showing the same promos 50 times per game and/or a staionary MLB.TV logo for 90 seconds. And no, don’t start showing ads.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
I love it.
Trolls that bring up the WS are trolls that have just gotten their asses kicked.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Okay, how should I contact you? Where is your cave located?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Read Johanssen?
If your going to be a stupid troll at least come close to getting the name right, Next thing you’ll know he’ll be talking about Kerry WoodS.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Boo Hoo.
Life is so hard. Go on down to the market for a Pimanti’s sandwich and stuff yourself to make up for you failings. I feel so bad for the poor Pirates. Just like people did for the poor Brownies.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a Brewers troll
which makes this even more lame.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Yeah Poor Milwaukee
First you steal the Braves and don’t support them. Then you steal the Pilots and don’t support them. And then you complain about other teams who beat yours having to high a payroll. I guess getting CC and Durham wan’t the key to the pennant.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
We're talking to you now, Turdbox. And the Cubs own your team.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope you're right! His defense is so brilliant I hope he's in LF for a loooooooong time!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You mean Dobby the elf
Didn’t he suck something major against the Cubs this week. Bunch of sore losers who couldn’t take the ass kicking they got. Your bush league manager had to turn to throwing at Edmonds and Prince threw a little baby hissy fit.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Dude, DOBBY? I LOVE THE HP REFERENCE! BLOODY BRILLIANT!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I could see trolling here if the Cubs were playing the Brewers today
but this is kind of lame. You hate the Cubs more than you love the Brewers. That’s sad.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
You're kidding me. This guy roots for the Brewers??
If that’s the case, he’s really got to get a life. I mean, I hate the Cardinals, but I don’t spend time on their blog, hoping to taunt their fans.
That’s just sad. Just sad.
By the way, the Bucs fan that was posting on her (avatar was the Jolly Roger) was Ok, and he’s welcome back anytime in my book.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Two things
First, I don’t know if HT is a said “Brewers fan”. He doesn’t have any posts over at the other BCB last time I looked.
And second, yes, that Pirates fan was very nice and fun to talk to.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Let's ask him
Horace, are you a Brewers fan? Because I can see how a brewers troll would be more motivated than a Pirates troll, since the Brewers are contending. (And since you signed up the Brewers blog and not the Pirates one.)
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Sweet.
So what’s the pitching staff look like next year? Oh BTW, Zambrano and Harden looks to be a nice combo for years to come!
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
Pretty sure if we were to compare
“Unwelcomeness” and “Out of lines”, you would come out ahead, HT. And I don’t think he was making any comment out of line, just a facial comparison.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
No were talking about how C.C. wears the pants in the relationship with Prince.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
No one cares about braun or the brewers
Thanks for letting us borrow your park for the week though, we know your team can’t use it properly. Enjoy sheets and sabathia for 2 more months though, seriously.
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Sorry, Dyson. Wouldn't want to upset ya.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
I'm gettin outta here.
Good game to all. Nice to see another team win, and nice to see Z and Shark and Marmol look nasty. I feel good about where we are right now. Have a good night, all.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Later Dan..
Have a good one!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
See ya!!!
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Samardzija and Howry
Does anyone else think every time Jeff goes out there he’s nailing another nail in Howry’s coffin?
Go Cubs
Howry has his own nails and hammer.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
But we needed
But we needed a person to do the hammering and nailing.
If Jeff gets a few more good ones in before Kerry returns I think Howry will be told to take a later bus when Kerry’s activated.
Does anyone think playing in front of 100,000 at Notre Dame helps him deal with the pressure?
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
If Samardzjia keep this up, he's locking down 7th inning duties...
...and I’m guessing that Howry is not back next year, particularly if Guzman and Hill can come all the way back.
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Howry is a FA next year
doubt the Cubs will resign him
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Wait I thought spending money wasn't a good way to form a baseball team.
Enjoy your draft picks
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Hey LaPorta is on the US Olympic team
Oh…forgot…he’s no longer a Brewer
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
CC
I think the actress who played CC on The Nanny is as likely to pitch for the Brewers as CC Sabathia next year.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha. You're a funny one.
Who plays first when Fielder bolts?
Sorry Ned screwed up Gallardo’s knee.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
Really Dyson? Will Melvin be the GM of the Dodgers then?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
good joke, the brewers will never win a bidding war, and the way our 26th man Ned Yost
is abusing his arm, he should be pretty useless come next year, if he’s able to pitch at all
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
More likely to sign
Matt Clement.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad he can't beat the only good team he has faced
Who has he beaten? rockies, braves, weak cardinal offense, reds. But when he faces the cubs he wilts
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Dyson, you are begging...
The only CC you might have in your rotation next year is Chris Capuano.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
We all love Brats
and bad beer. Isn’t that what Milwaukee is famous for?
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
and being chicago's playground
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
Feel bad
Feel bad for Brewers fans. Not only did their team lose 5 games in the standings in 7 days but at the end of the day they still live in Milwaukee.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
Well theres a lot of sausage there and guessing by his size he probably likes sausage a lot.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure he had a great time on monday
and an even better time the rest of that series.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
too bad we have a far superior major league team
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
And a better GM
And a better GM and Manager.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Dyson, Congrats on those A, AA, and AAA championships your affiliates might win...
It will more than make up for the Brew Crew finishing third.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
Your running out of things to say
I would say you are seeing our farm system developed in front of your eyes. Riot, Marmol, Soto, Z, Fontenot. The Brewers system is farther behind in development.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Horace, from reading your posts, you're a .22 caliber mind....
in a .357 magnum world.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
isn't your AAA team about 15-20 games behind the Iowa Cubs?
but who is counting?
...do we have any parting gifts for this poor soul?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Our farm system won't be too far behind.
We definitely have superior farm pitching. Couple of elite guys. I don’t think they have a guy with the potential of Vitters. Gamel’s got nothing on Vitters.
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
People we've had one of the best weeks of being a Cubs fan
and the best you can do is argue with troll. Lets enjoy the moment…....... these weekks don’t come around very often!!!!
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
AMEN
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
Agree
I’m having fun toiling with the troll but agree on the great week.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I am enjoying it too.
Though he is pretty weak…
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
nij232 when is the last week you enjoyed cubs baseball this much
mine would be winning the series to get th NLCS.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
prolly right..
I tend to block out the NLCS all together. LOL
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny that you bring that up
This is a strange road to put us on, but I recently saw the Sosa homer from game 1 of the NLCS. You can hear the radio booth going nuts on the TV. and that is all I have to say about that.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
It's been an awesome
week and I hope it continues for many more weeks to come.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
+1
and that Z, Harden, Demp, and Lilly are healthy for the playoffs…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
bump
hows your reading going?
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Finished Moneyball for the 2nd time...
and getting into 3 Nights In August now. How about you?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I read the first 20 pages online of It's Good to be Alive by Roy Campanella
I have reserved at library. It seems awesome.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
This is getting Silly
we’ll see what happens in September and October. Otherwise it is a lot of hot air and we have enough global warming going on from Bullshit.
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
yep agreeing w/ bubba
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Ta Ta for now.
Go Cubs Go!
Baseball is too much of a sport to be a business and too much of a business to be a sport.
William Wrigley Jr
by bubbamike the one and only on Aug 3, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
They will be back
That being said the Twins finally got a clue and brought up their best pitcher.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Best thing
Best thing was on tv Mariotti was predicting the Sox would stay and build a lead while the Cubs fell on their butts.
Go Cubs
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 3, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
What a shocker. He said the opposite of what everybody else was thinking.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
Frosting on the cake.
Sorry if I got heated up by the troll. I bit on all the juvenile stuff. Ignoring him is probably the best policy.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 3, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the beauty of the Cubs having such a great team...
I hadn’t even noticed!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
How soon
How soon til the media boobs start a closer controversey?
They’re already having a grand time being as stupid as possible on the QB controversey with the Bears. (wouldn’t it be nice if the guys in that one were even half as good as Marmol and Wood comparitvely?)
Go Cubs
Just looking at Reed
makes me smile. He and Jimmy have both brought so much to this team. This team seems to have such good chemistry too. Gawd, I love it.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
Bwhhahhhhhaaaaaaa
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Listening to Reed on radio
He talked about how he thinks everything happens for a reason. Had he not hurt his back he would like still be a bluejay and the Cubs are by far the best team he’s ever been on.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
He has to be ecstatic....
...that he’s playing on grass instead of the turf. Look at what it did for Dawson…
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
I'm not surprised
he got a standing ovation in his first AB when we played in Toronto. What’s not to love about the guy?
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
I will have a Cardinals vs Phillies Sunday Night Baseball
Game Thread tonight given the race is now starting to heat up somewhat.
So if you’d like catch the game stop if have a laugh or two and watch and blog the Phillies vs Cards Tilt
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .290 18 HR 47 RBI
I hate when WGN has the games...
their postgame is like 5 minutes long, and now it’s freakin’ Will & Grace! I miss Plesac and his Big Blue Train!
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
can you get 720 ?
they are having post game… but they are going to take callers. I think they screen to get people saying nasty things lol
PS I HATE Will and Grace. It would rate as one of my lease favorite shows.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 3, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I get 720
but it’s more fun to watch the video highlights. Although hearing Ron go nuts is pretty entertaining…
"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." ~Master Yoda
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