First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Sunday 8/31, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 31, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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WOOHOO
Lucky thread!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 31, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
let's get a win
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
All this talk about birthdays
Mine is on the home opener of the MIL series. Oh, yeah, we’ll win it. It’s kismet.
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Thanks Sue..
Couldn’t find the thread on the main page…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Marshall Plan:
Cubs score early & often and Marshall pitches well.
Let’s do this!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
+1
The name of today’s game—run support
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 31, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got less than 2 hours left in Chicago so I am hoping for a quick &
decisive victory for the Cubs.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
+1
What a gorgeous day!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Sabathia's pitching
Yeah, good luck with that, Bucs
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 31, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
He's due to be lit up..
Maybe not today though.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
could be just like last weekend
wait him out, get to the bullpen, then score. of course, the bucs would need to win in extras this time…
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
Something's wrong...
I’m here in a game thread on time…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Shit. There goes the party
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 31, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry I blew it for you... :-)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
party pooper
I’m stuck on mlb.tv delay
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 31, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
We are all ruining your party today, aren't we?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
There ya go--the first K is the toughest
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
gah
it’s like they have a script that gets followed every game!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
well it worked the first two games
when the cubs went ahead first, they would up losing
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
unfortunately
it now looks like yesterday’s script, not the day before
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 31, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, it's starting to look very 'cottsian'
if i do say so myself
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
Well, looks like another
come-from-behind win today
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Well, thanks for coming out folks
That’s the ballgame!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
these top 5-6 hitters on Philly are very tough. no easy outs.
I’ll still take our full line-up day in and day out, however.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
shit...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
The first three games of this series
The team that scored first lost
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 31, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
hopefully the cubs offense will show up for a change
We’ve scored only 5 runs in 20 innings this series against their starters. Can’t except ace performances from SP every game. Even Pinella has admitted the offense is out of sync lately.
+1
I think we’ll get some runs against him….he’s crafty, but hittable too.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Nate McLouth lines into a double play in Pittsburgh
Sabathia caught the ball bare handed and threw to first.
Sheesh.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 31, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
Innign over...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 31, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Wonder why
Gaudin didn’t start—one of the reasons we got him was for the occasional spot-start, right?
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
arm strength might not be built up to it at this point
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 think Marshall will be good enough
Again, the offense needs to show up for a change.
Man...
… if this were a video game, I would have restarted it
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
there's no mulligans
in baseball…
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 31, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sean Marshall
Doesn`t he realize by now that Ball 1 is his worst enemy?
Moyer's no-no and perfecto
Dust
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Hmmm.....
Too bad DeRo’s not good enough to bat #2 in this lineup.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
jeebus--doesn't a strike on the outside corner
actually have to cross the outside corner?
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
I thought Moyer was pitching today
But apparently the home plate umpire thinks it’s Tom Glavine and 1993
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 31, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Useless stat of the day...
DLee: 536 AB, 18 HR, 77 RBI
DeRo: 437 AB, 18 HR, 79 RBI
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
wow...
… this has the makings of a long day….
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
Ump is garbage
If Moyer gets that call pack it in. Terrible series for umpires, and that goes for both sides who have equal right to compain. Of course the Cubs historically are terrible against pitchers with good changeups. They NEVER learn.
Honesty compels me to admit that Sean Marshall
looks like he’s asleep right now.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Ump is garbage
If Moyer gets that call pack it in. Terrible series for umpires, and that goes for both sides who have equal right to compain. Of course the Cubs historically are terrible against pitchers with good changeups. They NEVER learn.
My BCB froze on me
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 31, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Sue...
But it was just you.
You were just wow.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Aug 31, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
locked up on me
for ten minutes.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 31, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
you sure?
check again.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 31, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I froze in the middle of posting a comment.
It seemed very quiet, so either everyone was locked out, or I just wasn’t seeing everyone’s nuggets of gold.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
HEY!
I just got a Dome jersey for my birthday… and the guy drops the ball when I put it on! Go Cubs!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
Synchronicity, baby,
Buy me one from Wrigleyville, and I am CERTAIN Reed will homer!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
lol
I think I’m breaking some sort of rule, tho. A “Believe” bracelet, a “It’s Gonna Happen.com” bracelet, my cubs hat, my Dome jersey, my BCB shirt and Cubs sleep-pants I got yesterday too.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 31, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
The Sun - That is why God meant baseball to be played in the sun
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Looks like Lou placed a call to
Acme Run Manufacturers, LLC
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
come ON reeddddddddddd
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Still 1-0 in Pittsburgh
Pirates break up the no-hitter with an infield single that Sabathia can’t handle. Brewers announcers whine about it being a hit for several minutes.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 31, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
Full count .. runners on the corners
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Got tossed and just got back
in time for Marshall to help his own cause! Woo hoo!
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Failing to turn a double play tends to come back to haunt you.
This rally is the direct result of the Phillies failure to turn the DP.
Hey, it's a new century!
3-2 Phils .. Cubs come back even though Reed flies out
drew .. buy me that jersey .. QUICK!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
sorry
when I brought it up to the wife, she looked at me as if I were insane…er than usual.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 31, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
tell her you love her
and that you have do what it takes for the team
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Why did we need to know they were nudists?
Furthermore, I will never watch one single episode of that show advertised by the annoying laughter .. that’s TV I WILL ignore.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
and why Woody Woodpecker, for goodness sake?
Pepsi Co, for crying out loud .. must have had a billion of them left over from Expo 67
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Marshall
just needs to get outs. Put the ball in play, trust your defense.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
Wouldn't hurt
if he played some defense, too
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Aug 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
good night .. the bases are clogged
Come on, Marsh .. get these bums
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
did they eliminate second base?
I see two runners.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
don't worry, that may happen shortly
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Eliminating second base,
would make for some interesting base running!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 31, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
wait til the run down and steal comes down
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Honesty compels me to admit that
Marshall is a terrible fielder.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
NOW that's what I call "redemption"
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
from what?
That grounder was as routine as they come. If he gets his ass off the mound, it’s two out and a runner on third.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Did they say anything about when Marshall found out he would start?
It seems like he just wasn’t ready to pitch today. His location is bad, he is making bad decisions on defense. He gets credit for the hit, but overall it seems as if he is lacking focus.
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
don't know, but I have got to hear that song you quote in your sig some time
dude, that’s just a fascinating play of lyrics
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I'll send you an MP3, if you are interested...
give me an e-mail address and I will send it to you.
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
and Dome keeps the bases clogged!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
let's go Marsh .. let's go baby
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I always how players end up
as left hand hitters and right hand throwers. (Like Fukodome)
Hey, it's a new century!
and Marsh PITCHES out of his jam
pheeeeeeeeeeeUUUUUU
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
ok, order that jersey, drew .. tell your wife you'll throw the garbage out
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
And Marshall uses his
Get Out of Jam Free card
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
bad offensive series
haven’t scored more than 2 runs against any of their SP. Our pitching has been more than good enough against a potent Phils offense and I commend their effort.
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