Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Astros, Monday 8/4, 6:05 CT
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
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Let's go Dempster!
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nah, can't be, can it?
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
by davidalanu on Aug 4, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got home from the dentist.
See what happens when you start without me?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hunter Pence looks like...
a 12 year-old little league goofball who resents his dad for making him play baseball. He’ll go home and cry later.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 4, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey all
how’s it going? just saw d.ward bat. . . looked like he’s still takin BP!!
by noiseboy on Aug 4, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hope pinella enjoys giving starters a rest
We’ve hit ONE ball hard tonight. Edmonds lineup. This offense is terrible.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 4, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs need to score quickly!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we dont look patient
whenever lou gives more than one “starter” a break at the same time, we just come up hacking at every pitch…. come on lou
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
only onedec
earlier in the game. . . and he got a single.
by noiseboy on Aug 4, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they will wait it out
be about a 90 minute delay
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know Dempster's pitch count?
And someone please tell me why we care about the Devil Rays and Boston at this point?
Oh, that’s right, I forgot, we’re on the Boston Red Sox network (ESPN).
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it'd be a shame
if we can’t produce some runs for Dempster. . . he’s workin hard
by noiseboy on Aug 4, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, just saw that Chicago has a Sever Thunderstorm Warning
This could be a bad delay
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sue is on it...
thanks for the link, luv! ;-)
"And then, just as nonchalantly as though Horace Tarbox had been Mr. Beef the butcher or Mr. Hat the haberdasher, life reached in, seized him, handled him, stretched him, and unrolled him like a piece of Irish lace on a Saturday-afternoon bargain-counter." -F. Scott Fitzgerald
by Goodie1969 on Aug 4, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're welcome
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's score some runs!
I’m caught up on TiVo so I can join the fun on BCB.
Anyone “ledge jumping,” or are things still calm?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No one's even opened the window, yet, right?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh look back in
the last thread. They were there.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the warning.
I’ll stay here. Keep looking forward.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean "leap jumping?"
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, ledge jumping--as in jumping off a ledge
I think I said it correctly. Just trying to figure out if fear was in the air.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe i do like steve phillips
way to pick the cubbies big guy
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pick the angels?
what a ballsy call…..orel?
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a genius, that man Orel!
he thinks the Cubs can’t overcome 100 years of history. like these guys have been playing for 100+ years. sounds logical to me…not.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no drought, its gonna pour
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by archimedes on Aug 4, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SPECIAL WEATHER ALERT:
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
729 PM CDT MON AUG 4 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A
- TORNADO WARNING FOR…
NORTHWESTERN COOK COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS…
NORTHWESTERN DUPAGE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS…
CENTRAL KANE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS…
- UNTIL 800 PM CDT…
- AT 724 PM…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR INDICATED STRONG
ROTATION IN A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM NEAR ELBURN…MOVING EAST AT 53
MPH.
- THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR…
WAYNE…DUPAGE AIRPORT…AND WEST CHICAGO BY 735 PM…
BARTLETT…AND 6 MILES SOUTH OF STREAMWOOD BY 740 PM…
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, be safe guys
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Latest Weather Update:
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that looks awful....
stay safe people
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thx for the link Sue...
You’re a sweetheart:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're welcome and thanks
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
boop and a blast time?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All right Demp!
Looking for Sori to tie the game.
by jbau on Aug 4, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys...did you know Moehler has a shutout going?
Sure hope I don’t jinx him…
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
really? a shutout you say
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's true.
From Webster: Shutout, when a team allows no runs.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darn.
Nice try, Sue.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we'll get 'em
next inning.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, really, he's allowed no runs.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that mean that no one on the Cubs has touched home plate???
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Update...Brett Favre just completed his first bowel movement in Green Bay...
...ESPN will keep you updated on this developing story….
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet they will
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Or it’s being sent to the HOF
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you know what they say about "it"
“it” runs downhill
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by archimedes on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT - How are Captain Kirk and toilet paper alike?
They both circle Uranus, and both wipe out Klingons. ;-)
Just a little end of the 5th cheerup.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man we need that HR Sori hit yesterday
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Sori..... let's go ....
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 4, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No way can that be
Cubs batters just stink. Or so I’ve read.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 unfortunely
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice pitches just off the corner, both inside and out,
against Sori.
I do wish he was a bit more patient—but that’s who Sori is.
by jbau on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta take the good with the bad
with him. It can drive you nuts, but …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Green Sky:
Doesnt mean a tornado is approaching actually means the Thunderstorm is a heavy Hail producing system
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tornado warning
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does this moehler hack not have something like 14-15 wins?
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 4, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
because he is only good against the cubs
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good question
He certainly has been pitching like it tonight.
Some guys just have some team’s number.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...is this Chad Moehler or Cy Young pitching?
We’re making this guy look better than he is…
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, it's Brian Moehler
And if the Cubs weren’t swinging at those strikes, they’d be looking at them. And people would be complaining about that, too. Can’t win.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad, Brian, picky, picky....;-)
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it doesn't help that this ump is calling a very wide strike zone tonight.
ESPN has gone away form the K-zone because the guy is calling such wide strikes. Orel has giggled at a few of the calls.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he doesn't have a "wide stance" when calling the "wide strike zone"...
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how can you be sure?
did you follow him into the men’s room in Minneapolis? :-)
did Horace Tarbox provide this scouting report?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Cy Young
Because Wandy Rodriguez is pitching this series as well, and he makes the cubs look even worse
by Gurbal on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cinci leading the Brew Crew 2-0...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 4, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rain, rain, go away
Until the Cubs are leading
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Aug 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't worry
i don’t think the cubs offense’s tendency to go to sleep vs. thoroughly mediocre pitchers will come back to haunt them in this year’s playoffs the way it did in last year’s with doug davis and livan hernandez.
by horace tarbox on Aug 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go away, little girl
I fed this troll so you don’t have to.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad the Brewers won't have the playoffs to worry about.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back, trollski, you've been flagged!
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont worry, ned yost and your inexperiened club will wilt down the stretch, just like last year
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And your shitbag bullpen will implode
Just like last year!!
by Itchy on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least you will be at least 5 out after tonight, nice job with arroyo
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's a good hitter.
She owned Glendon Rusch.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you calling Bronson's manhood into question?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's like Fabio on a crash diet.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. the haircut.
quite the cute cut. my wife would die for hair like that!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweep
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
starting to storm tarbaby...
better run back down to ma’s basement..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SWEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAHA
If Moehler’s mediocre, what is Bronson Arroyo?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweep.
How about those Reds, buddy?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey...your losing to cincy
"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 4, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RAIN DELAY
See you guys in 2 hours.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP Shannon Hoon, West Lafayette's finest...
You don’t like my point of view, you think that I’m insane.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually he was born in Lafayette, not West Lafayette
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
boy looks like its really raining hard......
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
noooooooooooo
its an official game too….they better not call it
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that might be the game
in the words of Ron Santo…”GEEZE!”
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd guess that it is
the radar does not look promising for them finishing this game
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cinci 4 now, Brew Crew zippo, nothing...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 4, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's niiiiice
"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto
by CubbyBlues on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow they are showing the Reds now on ESPN
I live in the Cinci broadcast area… Hey Bud, shouldn’t you be blacking me out now???
by LT on Aug 4, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This rain is going to be with us for quite awhile
some very severe weather about to hit the Chicago area
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the Cubs-Astros game official? It'll count if it's called, right?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It'll count if it's called.
But I think they’ll be patient because the game has pennant implications.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, this sucks.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially at 2-0
they will wait this thing out at least two hours
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed.
they can shows hours of Favre at the local Wal-mart and tossing footballs at the local high school.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least....
if they call the game, the pen gets a rest.
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the game tomorrow wasn't a day game they might wait it out.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming this one will be called....
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All I can say is Go Reds
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Horace Tarbox is a tool
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did the threat of rain influence the Cubs hitters' approaches?
by jbau on Aug 4, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if it did
they did it the wrong way. Once they were losing they should have tried to slow the game down
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TORNADO IN KANE/DUPAGE COUNTIES
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A
- TORNADO WARNING FOR… NORTHWESTERN COOK COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS… NORTHWESTERN DUPAGE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS… CENTRAL KANE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS…
- UNTIL 800 PM CDT…
- AT 724 PM…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RADAR INDICATED STRONG ROTATION IN A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM NEAR ELBURN… MOVING EAST AT 53 MPH.
- THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR… WAYNE…DUPAGE AIRPORT…AND WEST CHICAGO BY 735 PM… BARTLETT…AND 6 MILES SOUTH OF STREAMWOOD BY 740 PM…
TAKE COVER NOW! IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE…MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR. MOBILE HOMES AND VEHICLES SHOULD BE ABANDONED FOR MORE SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. AVOID WINDOWS!
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Aug 4, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thx for the updates hip and galvin
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If worst-case scenario happens and the Cubs get rained out
it looks like Cincy is in control vs. Milwaukee. So, here’s hoping, no ground lost and one more day off the calendar.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think there were any rain out games anymore in baseball?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 4, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't seem like many this year...
Im betting we get this game in…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Current Doppler Radar
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .295 19 HR 48 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To those of you in the Chicago area..
take cover and we’re praying this turns out to be just a hard rain and thats it.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Aug 4, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, rain delay.
Means I have to study for the GRE. Do. Not. Want.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like going to the dentist. You're better off for having done it.
Now, drink your milk like a good kid.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks fine here in NW IN.
I’m about 35-40 miles from Wrigley…but that could change quickly, I’m sure.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what can change quickly?
Cancer that can metastasize.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheery thought...thanks!
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought everyone here knew my other alias
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wahhh, waaahhh....
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah, I type "Debbie Downer" in Google Images, and
guess what the 4th image is?
A little NSFW, because it’s Red Sox affiliated, and because it’s perfect.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why they call her Debbie Downer.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 4, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet they are worth the wait....
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahah
86 year-old funbags never looked better.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought you were going to say...
...soiled underpants.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching the Reds-Brewers game on mlb.tv.
Bottom 6, Arroyo pitching, two outs, but Brewers on first and second. Arroyo has walked two straight on eight pitches.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 4, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is he, Wild Thing Vaughn?
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now 4-1 Reds...
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So will any of
you watch the Olympics? I love them and will watch all that I can.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, LoLo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my church
bought all the HD cameras that are being used in the olympics…discounted bc they are used. and i am a camera operator…so i think that is pretty cool
"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 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is cool
Good luck Shawn Johnson, LoLo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anything that doesn't involve judging.
I am tired of the politics and bad scoring (like gymnastics).
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have a new scoring system now
Good luck Shawn Johnson, LoLo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK. I'll watch again. if you insist! ;-)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like watching them too...
One of the bloggers here is friends with somone on the U.S. team…Can’t remember who…I think the olympian is a woman 100 M hurdler.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rockford is in the women's fastpitch league...
so i’ll watch to see how kat osterman does
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Olympics fan
Was lucky enough to go to the last three. Not making the trip to Beijing, but I’ll be watching as much of it on TV as I can.
If anybody ever gets the chance to attend an Olympics in person, do it. You’ll never regret it or forget it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be watching...
I went to high school with Lolo Jones who won olympic trials in the 100 hurdles. So i’ll have a very close eye on her and all track and field races since i’m a runner myself.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's one of
three Iowans I’ll be cheering for. She’s such a cutie.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, LoLo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She must be a Cyclone...:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She went to LSU
nice try though
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well...
Riot and Wonder Hamster’s school..She must be scrappy!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure if you ask her she'd say..
that she is a Hawk fan lol
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Aug 4, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
she has an amazing body thats for sure..
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Aug 4, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ding ding...
I thought that was you…..I’ll be rooting for her. Do you think she has a good chance to medal?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool
She’s got a good chance.
I’ll be watching the women’s softball. Too bad they’re getting rid of it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 4, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that sucks...
Baseball too right?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-1 now, counsell up
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just put it on. thxs
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is ESPN showing the Rays/Indians?
You’ve got to figure that, given they are showing the Cubs, the audience would be more interested in the Reds/Brewers.
Oh, I forgot. It’s the Red Sox network. I’ll try and do better with that.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They showed it for a little while.
I bet they’re only allowed to show 5-10 minutes of each game.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, you DON'T LIKE COWBELLS? MORE COWBELL!
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speak for yourself...
...Reds/Brewers on here in KC.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aroyo gets out of it, 4-1 reds bottom 6 now
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Votto almost screwed that up.
Bobbled a pretty routine grounder to first. I’m surprised they got him.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 4, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya looked like arroyo might have taken his foot off early
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 4, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DirecTV sports pack pro/con
Pro: I get to watch Brewers/Reds
Con: I have to listen to Brenneman.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EI's got both feeds....
Brennaman or the Brewers’ hack announcers….
Since the Brew Crew is losing, I’ll listen to Bill Schroeder’s disconsolate voice….
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lolo Jones?
mkcubs…you by chance talking about high school in iowa?
by Notorious REL on Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
weather cleared up in rockford after 90 minutes
dunno if it’ll do the same at wrigley
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If they do restart, let's hope Brian "Cub killer" Moehler is out and we can get to the tasty Astro 'pen
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Latroy
I don’t miss you one bit. No sarcasm; you suck as a pitcher.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary's finest...
but still sucks…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 4, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6-1 reds, bruce 2 run hr
"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.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 4, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw man...I missed it.
Stepped away to put some batteries in our flashlight. It’s storming like crazy here in NW suburban Chicago. We’re going to lose power any second. I can feel it.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 4, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jay Bruce, you're my hero!
6-1 Reds…left field upper deck shot!
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a hero....to the opposing 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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For what? Not play well?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, lead-off strike outs?
Corey’s probably the only player who could GIDP in the lead-off spot….
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, because he's never ON the bases...
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
All preference for CPat were sarcastically, btw.
by jbau on Aug 4, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know....humor doesn't come through the tubes...
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
by NotSure on Aug 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. it did.
See what the rain-delay has reduced us to. Sarcastically praising CPat.
by jbau on Aug 4, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahah!
Corey Patterson can strike out from a 0-0 initial count.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Aug 4, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
over flow
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/4/586205/overflow-thread-2-cubs-vs
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
potential yankee dominican scandal
similar to the chisox one.
scrolled on espnnews
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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