Rain Delay Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Monday 8/4, 6:05 CT
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 8:42 PM CDT
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Hi everyone.
We were watching the radars on our phones in the bleachers and saw lightning shows out to the west, and figured that at the first sign of rain, the game would be delayed and not resumed. So, once the field was covered, I left.
It's virtually certain they won't resume tonight, not with the heavy rain -- probably the heaviest I've seen since almost 20 years ago to the day, August 8, 1988, the day of the first scheduled night game. I believe -- and someone correct me if I'm wrong -- that after a certain period of time goes by, the game can and will be suspended and resumed at noon tomorrow. This might go to the Cubs' advantage, as they were having a lot of trouble hitting Brian Moehler, and they could send Sean Marshall out there to start the sixth as a fresh pitcher who could go three or four innings if necessary.
Stay safe, everyone, if you're in northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin or northern Indiana -- this is nasty stuff going through; tornado sirens were going off in Lakeview near Wrigley Field, the first time I can remember them going off except for test purposes.
I'll update in the morning.
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UPDATED - TORNADO IN PORTER COUNTY, IN
... A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 915 PM CDT for northern
Porter and east Central Lake counties…
At 841 PM… National Weather Service Doppler radar continued to
indicate a tornado. This tornado was located near Wheeler… moving
east at 44 mph. A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud in
Griffith and measured 80 mph winds.
The tornado will be near…
Valparaiso… Lincoln Hills… Chesterton… and 7 miles south of
Porter by 850 PM…
kvpz by 855 PM…
Do not use your car to try to outrun a tornado. Cars are easily
tossed around by tornado winds. If you are caught in the path of a
tornado… leave the car and go to a strong building. If no safe
structure is nearby… seek shelter in a ditch or low spot and cover
your head.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Aug 4, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tornado in Elmhurst...
The Tribune is reporting a Tornado in Elmhurst earlier. I’m not too far from there and it was nasty out.
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by CubsBullsBears on Aug 4, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks to all for the weather updates.
I’m on the north side of the city and it’s pouring rain with lots of lightning and windy, but no tornadic activity here at the moment.
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by Al on Aug 4, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
scary night in Chicago
That storm that rolled through here was bad! I hope they call this a suspended game and not a rain shortened astros win. There is a precedent each way from what I can tell
by gocubsgo22 on Aug 4, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Al, quick question
If they do call the game on account of weather, are you sure they will resume tomorrow and not award the win to houston?
Thought they called games after 6 innings?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 4, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
confused too..
is the rule 5 and a half innings? they were starting the top of the sixth, ie… had only played 5 full innings. don’t know the rule either
by cubbiefanTN on Aug 4, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the rule was changed within the last year or two...
... to make every game that had gone at least five innings played to the full nine—if this is what I recall correctly, the game will be suspended and finished at noon tomorrow.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rule 4.10.C
Says it is an official game after 5 innings have been completed….
What has changed recently is the rule about if the visiting team takes the lead in an inning after it is an official game, and the home team does not have a chance to answer in their portion of the inning (Rule 4.12.A.5)
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Aug 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
Just stated that if they cannot play tonight, it will be an Astros win.
by gocubsgo22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...
... I was confused about when a game can be suspended or not. Guess this one can’t be.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe what they changed...
was that a game is suspended in these cases only if it is a tie. The rule used to be that the entire game would have to be replayed.
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't one get suspended in the 8th at PIT a year or two ago with the Cubs winning?
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
May 1, 2007
The game was suspended with a tie score. The Cubs were trailing until D.Ward launched a homer to tie it right before the delay hit. Game was resumed the next day…. this also was the game in which Fonzie had his 1st Cubs HR
Yes he waited until May 1 to hit his first HR…. but he was on the DL for the second half of April.
by MillsChC on Aug 4, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused too...
I thought the rule was 4 1/2 innings (or 5 if the home team was behind)
I’d love them to play on but is that what they will do?
by kiwibob on Aug 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game
is considered complete after 5 innings played. The game can be suspended if the game is haulted during an inning in which the visiting team has taken the lead or tied the game.
when asked about his performance against the Reds - Lieber said the following
"Well obviously I made some bad pitches today, left to many over the plate and they got good wood on the ball. The only good thing was that I was able to get back into the clubhouse earlier then I planned so I could eat."
by 1060 W Addison on Aug 5, 2008 7:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tornado Sirens Were Wailing In The West Loop.
70 mph winds. Hail. Sideways rain. Scary stuff. Everybody stay safe!
by bergs55 on Aug 4, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On WGN News - they played a clip from the center field scoreboard camera
with the tornado siren going off
by va cubsfan on Aug 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yikes be safe everyone
hope all the wind wasn’t started by the cubs hacking tonight :(
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rule is game can be called after 5 innings
Or 4.5 if the home team is winning. But I have also seen suspended games where one team was winning after 5 innings. Odd.
by gocubsgo22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That only applies if the visitors score a run to take the lead
in the inning that the game was stopped. Since that’s not the case, if the game is called right now, the ‘Stros will get the win.
by va cubsfan on Aug 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That can happen
if say the home team was winning 5-2 entering the top of the 6th. The visiting team takes the lead in the top of the 6th. A rain delay prevents the home team from playing the bottom of the 6th. That game is treated as a suspended game if it can’t continue.
Rule 4.12.A.5
Weather, if a regulation game is called while an inning is in progress and before the inning is completed, and the visiting team has scored one or more runs to take the lead, and the home team has not retaken the lead; or
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Aug 4, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince Fielder
Anyone see him get into it with Parra on the bench tonight? He had to be restrained and got a big push in that knocked Parra over.
by gocubsgo22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just came up from the cellar
and saw that after switching over from the Weather Channel. The implosion has begun…
"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 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah 'cause
the Cubs really blew up last year after that Z/Barrett scuffell…
Moose
Hubbs!
by moose97 on Aug 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there's a huge difference between that and what happened tonight in the brewers dugout
because for one thing the barrett/z scuffle happened MUCH earlier in the season. For another the brewers are a YOUNG team that hasn’t dealt with much adversity. The Cubs, I don’t need to go into how much adversity they’ve gone through. They’re reminded of it every day. The 2007 and 2008 cubs have shown themselves to be resilient. The 2008 brewers have not.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the difference is
the brewers can’t get rid of parra or fielder like the cubs could with barrett…...they can’t…..yost has no control over his clubhouse, didn’t he and a player brawl last year?
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
It was Johnny Estrada. That clubhouse must be a barrel o’laughs tonight.
"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 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't like to take joy in others sorrows
but this one makes me giggle
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there a clip?
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do Tornados happen around Chicago often?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really
The Chicago area as a whole gets 1-2 tornadoes a year on average (I think) – not too bad by Midwestern standards. Usually they’re mostly out in the suburbs, it’s extremely rare for a tornado to form near the lake. There’s a meteorological reason for that, but it’s too complicated for me to remember. (Ask Tom Skilling if you’re really curious.)
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by hip2bsquare on Aug 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Skilling doesn't answer my e-mails anymore
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats not acurate
Tornadoes do form in Chicago, and the lake offers zero protection from tornadic development.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
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by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard otherwise
from what I would consider to be credible sources. However, I’m not a meteorologist, so I can’t confirm the accuracy of what I’ve heard.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Aug 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tornado that hit Oak Lawn IL in 1963
Blew right over the Stevenson Expressway and went right into Lake Michigan. And that was until 1990 the most powerful Tornado to ever hit Chicago.
"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 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yours truly lived in Plainfield at that time
and just recently moved to Joliet (right next door). It was a bad time. Everyone who was there then doesn’t like to talk about it, and “SOP” is not to bring it up.
Sirens still get my dander up
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant say I blame you for being
Jumpy.
The Plainfield Tornado was and still is the most powerful August tornado ever to hit the United States
"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 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a big black granite monument
on Ft. Beggs drive, just down from Plainfield Central High School (the new one; the old one having been destyroyed in the storm) that just three or four weeks ago had trees fall all around it from a gustnado that hit the exact same area
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the only F5...........
..........in Chicagoland’s history.
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by tville on Aug 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since 1855.............
............only 92 “significant” tornadoes have been recorded in the entire metropolitan area of Chicago.
“Significant” means Level 2 or higher on the Fujita scale or a tornado that caused at least 10 injuries or one death.
The Chicago metro area includes McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall and Will counties, as well as Lake County, Indiana.
And so, yes, tornadoes are incredibly rare in the City of Chicago.
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns
by tville on Aug 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Believe the Oak Lawn............
.............killer twister was in 1967.
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by tville on Aug 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
<---- Meteorologist
Exactly, the lake offers zero protection for Chicago, since virtually all tornadoes would have to move toward the lake. Downwind of the lake may cause some storms to weaken though, due to cooler air over the lake.
by anvilcrawler on Aug 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you really want comprehensive data...
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lot/severe/SigChiTorn.php
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by hip2bsquare on Aug 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No offense to anyone...
...but this is SOP down here in Kansas.
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by dtpollitt on Aug 4, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gak
SOP might as well be a four letter word. Books of crap put together by people that don’t do my job.
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 4, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has the game been called yet?
"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 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's some video of Wrigley Field
pretty much disappearing behind tonight’s rain storm. Sirens in the background.
Wrigley Field – under the “weather”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Aug 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question.
If game resumes tonight, will ESPN cover it? Also, would they cover it tomorrow at noon?
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tonight, probably yes. Tomorrow, no.
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by Al on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BACK FROM THE BLEACHERS
Just returned home from the bleachers.Ms. Fuk U Meter and I went to the bathroom after the fifth. For some reason I decided to take all the stuff with me. Not 5 mins later was is Armageddon outside. We stood by a wall under the bleachers for 1/2 hour, then the rain started getting inside. Then we started hearing reports about tornadoes, then the sirens went off. They went off for about 5 mins, then off for 10. They went on again and we heard the loudest thunder I have ever heard in my life.
The sirens went off again, so we took shelter in the men’s room. There were about 10 women in there at the time. Half hour later, all the restrooms were co-ed. Some teenagers were gun shy with the girls in there. Poor kids. When the rain let up Ms. Fuk U Dometer and I took a rickshaw back home and gave the guy a hearty tip. Good to be home.
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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 4, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Forgot to mention
Rules went out the window…everyone was smoking, especially in the bathroom. Ashes were faling on us from the ramps behind the bleachers. A fire truck went by and everyone cheered. Spoke to a Houston fan and he said: “Sure, we have a hurricane down home, and tornadoes up here. I can’t win.”
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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for a PB & J.
That’s “peanut butter and jelly” here in Illinois
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh good God
I will have that stuck in my head all night. thanks!
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 4, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get yourself one! Deeelish!
Ice cold milk and a couple of Keebler Grasshoppers (the poor man’s Thin Mints) – heaven on earth!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yummy!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I originally said during the game thread that the severe weather would impact
Downtown Chicago/Wrigley Field between 8pm and 845pm
How did I do?
Hopefully pretty well, I only have about 35,000 dollars in college debt for Meteorology :)
"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 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Galvan
Are you at UW? In the AOS department?
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by berselius on Aug 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
College of DuPage and Northern Illinois
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
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by Galvan316 on Aug 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool cool
I’ve met some people in the UW AOS dept – some of my grad work is peripherally related to the climate modeling stuff they do
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by berselius on Aug 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
espn says if the game is called, the astros win
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SORRY for my brain cramp below
read you rpost too fast – glanced right over ther “if”
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by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN says
Wrigley was evacuated but officials say the game could still finish tonight..If it is not called it WILL be an official game.
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grounds crew do your thing
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brewers lose
saving the pen, not a bad thing
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, so who's right?
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by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
official game
if the tarp stays on, yewsten wins
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone think that this fight may cost Yost his job?
by jbau on Aug 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope not...
with him running that team, we have a much better chance of holding them off.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably will
I hope not though, the longer he’s in the dugout the more he helps the cubs
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by berselius on Aug 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fight? absolutely not
but not making the playoffs will…..HEADS WILL ROLL
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right. Remember the fight last year? Yeah it was August 3rd and the Brewers didn’t respond then.
(As a lurking Brewer fan, I hope we do better this year!)
by SgtClueLs on Aug 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have been fired last year. He once again lost control.
by SgtClueLs on Aug 4, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's pretty much my take
He seems to lose focus on the task at hand.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, welcome!
I like talking to fans of other teams.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me also.
"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 4, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not mention talking to yourself giggle
"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 4, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
They just need to feed Prince more often and that is the assistant managers job not the managers.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad form to not state my own opinion
I think if the front office was agitating to get rid of Yost already, this may be a good excuse.
But I guess there is no ready-made replacement.
by jbau on Aug 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Simmons
Already bench coach; will allow no clubhouse BS
by santo4hof on Aug 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A rain delay may have been the only thing
saving the Cubs from Brian “Cy Young” Moehler.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully we never face him again
Some team should try and get him through waivers just to F us up
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
<<< rim shot >>>
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.com still has it in delay...
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And ESPN TV hasn't come back yet
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WCIU
also displaying a RAIN DELAY graphic in the corner of the screen. Displaying “Frasier” in lower part of screen.
"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 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always loved that Perri Gilpin
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did princess mistake parra....
for a bratwurst?
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking at the radar
it looks like it could be outta here within half hour
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well if it lasts more than 3 hours...we should see a doctor.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP that's awesome
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by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
for real, nice
"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08
by love the ivy on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The real McCoy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm still giggling over the santo claus pic
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhh...I don't think anybody saw it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
santo claus?
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by berselius on Aug 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eventhough I had seen this before
I still had my beverage go through the nose when I scrolled down to this photo.
A SWL Classic!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and here..the weather is penetrating
thrust
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
by hiphopgamer26 on Aug 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this game is going to resume tonight, and they move tommorow to a night game
Doesnt that just make sense. It will stop raining within the hour
by PieFan08 on Aug 4, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they can change the time of the game
Unless they have 2 games tomorrow (which can’t happen)
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by berselius on Aug 4, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
They can’t change tomorrow’s game time. Even if it stops raining, and even with the new drainage system, there was a TON of water on the field. Probably had 2+ inches of rain within half an hour.
I’m guessing it’ll be called. Radar shows it should be raining at least two more hours.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, as I posted on the main page...
... I left when it started raining… knew there was heavy stuff coming.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I did during the Chiefs - Cougars game.
Great minds…?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, that makes sense, I still think it stops raining in the city soon, thats all
by PieFan08 on Aug 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Radar looks like it could be done raining soon
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't everyone want to get this game in?
Every game counts in my opinion and a 5.5 game lead isnt a good as a 6 game league. Lets wait it out and come back and beat these Stros.
by PieFan08 on Aug 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our lead would still be 5.0
Brewers would be 5 games back and the Birds 5.5 back…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Aug 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't want anyone to get hurt
playing on a field that is to wet to play on.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, it'd be great to finish if they could.
But the radar looks like it’ll be raining for at least another hour, maybe 90 minutes, then it’d take 20-30 minutes to get the field in playing shape. By then it’d be well after 11:00 and there’s a day game tomorrow.
And as noted below, you don’t want to get anyone hurt on a wet field.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game *IS IN*
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but then ya gotta wait for the field to be playable, etc.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: How is Cincinnati ball park?
3 friends and I are attending all the series games in September against the Reds..How is the experience in Cinncy? Anyone?
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm heading down there to
I will be at the Sunday game
by miamicanes on Aug 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my buddies lives in Cincy
It will be my first time in the city and should be fun to attend all 3 games..
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it will be full of cubs fans
pretty easy ballpark, not much to do on the ohio side of the river, but go over to northern ky, lots of good resturants, bars, etc..
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ballpark is okay...
Nothing too special. But the scene is lots of fun. At the Cubs/Reds series last September, there were no less than 12,000 Cubs fans the night that the Cubs clinched.
We drive down for Columbus when the Cubs are in town.
Eamus Catuli!
by wrigley_boy on Aug 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's OK...
As far as new ballparks go, it’s not on a level with something like Pac Bell/AT&T or Camden Yards but it’s not a bad place to watch a game.
Disclaimer—I’ve only been there to see the Cubs and only on Opening Day (twice), so that gave the atmosphere a boost, I’m sure.
by hokie316 on Aug 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is pretty cool.
Don’t sit in Right/Center because of the smokestacks. Although, I doubt they will get to use them. :)
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Last time I was there Reds hit 7 hrs against the Cubs. One of TWO times they have done that to the Cubs THIS year.
by gocubsgo22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last time I sat there, Estes pitched. Enough said.
Although Sammy hit #500 a row beside me. I was close to catching it.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game too.
The stadium is not too bad, if you are able to get Club Seats, those are great seats, and don’t get the Skyline chili, it’s pretty nasty. But the LaRosa’s pizza isn’t too bad.
Wendyzman
by wendyvhz on Aug 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaRosa's Pizza is pretty good.
When I go I usually get the row right beside the Cub dugout.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this game going to resume?
I need to know weather I should go to bed.
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
weather or whether? cute.
your guess is as good as anyone. maybe if the Cubs offer to fly Favre in for the 7th inning, ESPN will force mlb to continue the game.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Weather" - I get it
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty stupid wasn't it?
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
espn top 3 stories
1. favre ad nauseum
2. joba the hurt
3. prince clouts parra
everything else squeezed into 5 minutes
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did prince and parra kiss and hug yet?
by daeviant on Aug 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Favre flew in to see them
Now he will pitch and play first for the brewers
by LT on Aug 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to hear another word about "BF"
....unless he’s supplanting Orton or Grossman as theBear QB
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did anyone else see that cubs/mlbblogs.com commercial
yay or nay? i say yay
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
link?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
couldn't find one....
they’ve played it at least twice tonight….the jist of the commercial was talking about there is no jinx, no curses, bad karma, hexes
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rough transcript
“there must be something to this curse business” (background voice)
main voice – “you can’t believe in superstitions. or black cats bringing bad luck. no curses, jixes, bad karma, hexes.
october is about believing in YOURSELF. so when a black cat stares you down on your way to the post season, stare back (video of z).
bc there is no time for fear this fall, there’s only ONE october.”
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say nay
Goats, cats, Bartman. Let it go, already.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what the commercial is saying though
don’t believe in the past bs…..believe in yourself TODAY
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understood, but --
Why give the past bs more attention.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell
is that supposed to mean??
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IDK but I got your back, Badger. We alum gotta stick together!
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 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not this year it won't be!!!
How’d Drew Tate turn out for ya? He was GREAT in high school…and that was about it.
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 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa whoa whoa
need i remind you of the capital one bowl…..sure he never lived up to the hype, but that was one of the greatest bowl games endings, EVER…..period, end of story!
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too.
"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 4, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh god....where is sue and cubsandhawkeyes
when i need them!
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know it's all in good fun....
.....right?
by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah history sux!!
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Aug 4, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
Just a small note – the three clowns they have on today (Kruk, EY, and Buck) are terrible, just terrible. Mrs. Donut, who usually doesn’t care, commented on them as well.
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
by flyingdonut on Aug 4, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Feckless, Reckless, and Neckless
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
by CaliCub on Aug 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're espn
we don’t have to be good
a slogan shared by the pittsburgh pirates
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey I love Kruk
he never misses a mullet night @ the Cell
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kruk is awesome
Same with Barkley on TNT
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like when he
predicted Randy Johnson to win 30 games his first season with the Yankees.
by rea5661 on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad cub hitters weren't more patient
Could have been called in the 4th. To quote Airplane, “the Cubs picked a bad night swing at everything.”
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 4, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My sentiments exactly....
Len abd Bob started talking about the lightning and I was thinking “Why are they tearing through the innings and not slowing everything up seeing as they are behind?”
by kiwibob on Aug 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well....
What sucks is that because ESPN picked this game up, the moved the game time up an hour. If they kept at its original time there is no way they get through 5 innings before the rain.
Oh well…everything happens for the reason. If the field is too crappy to play better not tempt the baseball gods
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Aug 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can relate....
No-one else here seems to grasp it’s OVER unless they go back out and start playing
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Earth to KC
the game is scheduled to start back at 10:18… Tarp is off the field…
by LT on Aug 4, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just statin the truth....
I seem to see a lot of “unrealistic” speculation on the posts…...
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 sides to that argument...
but….”play to win”....ought to be in everybodys mind
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when game comes back do you see any defensive changes?
I see edmonds being taken out because of possible slippage and hurting of knee, I also see maybe ramirez or soriano taken out….. probably be:
soriano lf
—marshall-p
fontenot 2b
ward 1b
ramirez 3b
-deRosa LF
edmonds cf
-johnson cf
soto c
fukudome rf
cedeno ss/3B
dempster p
-theriot ss
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
looks good to me
but i don’t know it’ll beat valverde in the ninth
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yaaaawwwnnnnnn...........
Later, all.
Have a great night!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still in a Delay according to ESPN
"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 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so what is the latest update?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 4, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
still in a delay on gameday
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clear as crystal out west.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK that's it - G'NIGHT!!!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still listed everywhere as rain delay...
...but i can’t imagine that they’re going to play
by bobby h on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i mean its been nearly three hours
they gotta call it i guess.
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
though it’d be kind of fun to watch them play the rest of the game in front of an empty stadium
by bobby h on Aug 4, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long did they wait
back when Maddux was going for his 3000th K? I know that game took forever to start back up, but not sure it was past the 5th.
by Gurbal on Aug 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
was at that game...i think it started around 10:15ish
I heart the riot. (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.cubworld.com/category/a_cubworld_cam/
Doesn’t look to bad there…wet but not much rain
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Found video of Prince & Parra!!
Persuing Brew Crew Ball for the fight video, and found it. Prince looks like an ass.
Dan
(new window)
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 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Be gentle, it’s only on a T1.. I was wondering why the access-log was scrolling. Brewcrewball doesnt’ get as many hits.
by SgtClueLs on Aug 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like no rain
but lots of people leaving the ballpark
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN says a decision is coming up in 3 minutes.
by ReleaseTheHounds on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's about time
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Cubs were to lose
this is probably the “best” way to do so. A quasi-day off for all. But I’d still rather see them win it.
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fingers crossed....
I’m rather hoping it will resume seeing as, apart from the West Coast games, it’ll be one of the few games during a season when I get to enjoy a delicious beverage while watching….(given that it’s only 3pm in New Zealand)
by kiwibob on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good on ya, Mate!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone notice ESPN’S bottom scroll? AL…..FAVRE…. NL…..FAVRE…. did he start his own League?
by UTCUBS on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it says Sportscenter is next
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HAPPY HAPPY!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For real?
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Closed feed...
Listening on mlb audio and you hear the closed feed stuff the radio producers get….
Pat and Ron resume at 10.18pm
by kiwibob on Aug 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per WGN radio on MLB.com - game will resume at 10:20pm CT !!!
by va cubsfan on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonus...
I’m going to the beer fridge then….
by kiwibob on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The game is back
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Paul Friedman just announced it over the PA to the fans
still sounds like a good crowd out there
by va cubsfan on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
will it still play on ESPN?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bleachers for Tomorrow
What time do the Gates open for the Bleachers?
by zack54attack on Aug 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think 2 hours before gametime....
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Aug 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but the line usually starts waaay before that
get there plenty early
by nathew on Aug 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how mad the stros are?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually..not at all....
They win if it’s called
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE ARE STILL ALIVE!!!
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
should be
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
This is some marquee billiards coverage on ESPN2….
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"
by NightPutting on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Cubs...
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Aug 4, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Aug 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ sideways snowman
Sleep? I’ll do it when I’m dead!
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Aug 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, hustle your rear-end back to the bleachers!
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Aug 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This would be a BIG comeback from the Astros and Rain if we could win
Diehard Cubs Fan Since Age 5!
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont know if espn will go back to it
van pelt didnt sound like it
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Per WGN
A severe t-storm warning has just been reissued to northern cook county till 11 pm
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Joba left game w/ shoulder injury...
....i think ESPN will have to cancel coverage of the Cubs on account of this
by bobby h on Aug 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fielder's response: "He offered me a hamburger"
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 4, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a jerk Parra is...
trying to tempt him
by Gurbal on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD/BAD
GOOD – BASEBALL
BAD – TIRED
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 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't look like ESPN will go back.. they just said they would mention it/talk about
it… but they’re too busy talking about brett favre….
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Erin? No rest of the game? BSPN!
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Maybe we can convince them Brett is at the game. He has been to Wrigley at least once. They showed him on tv a few years ago.
they can say “Here we are where one time Brett Favre descended from onhigh to grace Wrigley with his presence”
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Aug 4, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the game on WGN or CSN?
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Aug 4, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can wish in one hand and want in the other....
BUT…as I read it all…this game went 5 and 1/2…it’s as good as in th books …..unless …of course…..they all decide they want to play some more 2nite
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They already said it is resuming in 15 minutes
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which doesn't surprise me...
a…..and off course I’m ahppy about…
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can put it on ESPN 2 at least
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't want to miss some of that exciting World Series of Poker action.
You may vomit at will.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, tell me ESPN will go back to the game.
I don’t need to see more stuff about Favre, Parra/Fielder or Chamberlain.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I interest you in some Bosox-Royals?
Dome-san!!
by Goat Whisperer on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just threw up in my mouth. ESPN is now talking about Favre.
No mention of going back to the Cubs.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriosuly...
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Seriously*
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just grab a quick flight to Chicago
Never have to worry about any of that hoopla
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there are other stories???
oh yeah, steve smith combining all 3….
football, fight, injury
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone have the link to the truelook webcam?
by cubs2410 on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.cubworld.com/category/a_cubworld_cam/
That is link to Cubs World right across street from wrigley
by Blaze22 on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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."
by flachimesa on Aug 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost.....
....calls reporters rude for asking about a fight that happened in dugout….in a baseball stadium….where people paid for their tickets….Ned Yost sounding an awful lot like Larussa.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Aug 4, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but LaRussa will probably have a job after this season.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Sux...
...will hire Ned after MLB orders Williams to ax Ozzie/
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Aug 4, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only he is more likely
to eat his own poo than Tony.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
except not
collapsed at the wheel while drunk
by tim815 on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Packers hired Ari Fleisher to do PR/damage control
Maybe Brewers can bring in that car salesman that used to own them…what’s his name? Oh, yeah, Selig. He’s good at spinning bad situations…
by santo4hof on Aug 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(The President/Brett Favre)...
...just wants (Congress/The Packers) to approve (the warrantless wiretap bill/his reinstatement to quarterback) without questioning (the bill’s contents/his shameless flip-flopping).
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 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when I heard that I thought it was a joke
"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 4, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Erin Andrews
is giving Sori a nice massage to keep him loose
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 4, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
probably would be giving him something else too..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: The reason Joba was still on the board for the Yankees
is because many teams had concerns about his health. Hopefully, it’s nothing serious. I hate to see young, promising players hurt.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Aug 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Signed, "Dusty Baker."
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Aug 4, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WGN Radio
Says game resumes in 15 minutes.
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
by flyingdonut on Aug 4, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Foxsports say 10:20 game resumes
A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.
by diehardmark on Aug 4, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why the HELL are they talking football?
its still 6 weeks until the regular season starts!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Aug 4, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball is boring
and only old people watch it.
Love, ESPN
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sh&^...the way the Bears look.....
Why it is even coming up here yet surprises me
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Aug 4, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs