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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 8/5, 1:20 CT

Dry weather, please.

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Go get ‘em, Rich!!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo-hoo!!

My first first!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Am I all alone in here??

Hello, hello, hello??

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Phew.

Welcome.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's hit the ball today....

I foresee another Harden gem!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

No Berkman

is niiiice

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by Fukudometer on Aug 5, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's do this!!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's score early

"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 5, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions  

and often!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

2 Quick outs

Gotta like it.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

2 easy outs...

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

3 pitches, 2 outs

My kingdom to keep this going through 9 innings.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I love when Harden gets fast outs

Keep that pitch count low

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

K!!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Sit down Pence!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Can't listen at work today...

...so as always, all of yalls pristine play by play is appreciated!

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Beautiful inning!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Got Pence swinging

3 up, 3 down. Very nice!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a quick half inning.

Let’s get some runs!!!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

That was fast

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Gameday audio delay as usual

"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 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

just now getting to Pence's AB

"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 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who has the "K" counter today?

The official Harden one?

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

it is frontwards or backwards?

’’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 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Frontwards

He went down swinging.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I forget

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not me.

At work. Might get a ‘lil sidetracked from time to time.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice 6 pitch inning, gotta love that

"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 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Harden is serious today!!

Keep it up Rich.

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

We need some early runs....

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

a zero

is round. all other numbers are crooked.

’’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 5, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

1

there’s a crooked bit right there at the top

’’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 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

there's schmifty...lol

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's all about priorities...lol

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

if you need to step away, I can do it.

’’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 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Outstanding!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Beautiful thang the K

line ‘em up

"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 5, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano flies out to Erstad in shallow center.

1 down.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

We may be entering a Fonzie slump

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

what makes you think that

he didnt get a hit yesterday, had 3 the day before

by PieFan08 on Aug 5, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

First we haven't had one since he got off the DL

And his slumps start with quick, weak flyouts and groundouts

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot walks on 4 pitches.

1 on, 1 out.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Shit!

First base clogged /already/!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

who knew that the astros' jerseys were 'chimney brick red'?

gotta love pat…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee with the double...riot to 3rd

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Double DLee!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee doubles to Left

Theriot to 3rd. 2nd and 3rd with 1 out.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee hits Wandy well

"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 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

well, that hurt.

’’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 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rami tapper....

two out

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez taps one back to the mound

2 down.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets hope...

that day off yesterday helps my man DLEE

by PieFan08 on Aug 5, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on, Reed!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow that was a pathetic at bat

"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 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

bases loaded...

HBP

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

All your base....

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

are belong to us

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reed

HBP. Bases clogged for DeRo.

’’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 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Johnson got hit

Bases loaded for DeRo.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

The bases are loaded with Cubs....

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

hbp!

wow gameday is faster than you guys today

by xene on Aug 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on DeRo!!! Make it hurt.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Reed takes one for the team,

Let’s go Mark.

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

DOUBLE!

2-0 cubs!

’’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 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

2-0 Cubs!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo!!!

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

woohoo 2-0

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Blooper...2 Runs!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo drops one into Right

For a 2-Run double!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

dero double, 2-0 cubs

"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 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

YES SIR!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to Pick up Rami!!!

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I really like that Derosa guy!

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, he's pretty swell!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, it wasn't to the gap...

But it’s a double and scores two, boo-ya!

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

seems like it's someone different everyday coming through for this team

a great sign…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Guys who had the night off:

2-2 with a walk and 2 doubles.

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

technically, DeRosa played

he lined out to the track in left and then played half and inning at second last night.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guys who didn't start last night:

2-2 with a walk and 2 doubles.

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like it!

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Needed them last night

though.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

it would have been better

than watching daryle ward swing at roughly 90% of the pitches he saw

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Noticed that too.

Ward was programmed to swing at ALL pitches last night.

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice!!!!

C’mon Dome, let’s keep this going!!!

by McRipper on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Roll call

I’m here!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey

how’s Racine today?

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sunny, warm and muggy

And “working” from home. How’s Baraboo?

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same here

Worked this morning and sweated my you-know-what off.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

here... and really happy for a/c

"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 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Maddy!

Bootown here!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Checking in from across the pond...

Watching the game Live!!!

HERE!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

here

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

so is me

"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 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hola.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Present for now

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

present

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Present

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

hurrr

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

yo

’’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 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey hey..

i’m here…go cubs!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

present

and still drying off from being at the game last night…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here...

and miffed at the fact that MLB.TV doesn’t think I have the premium service, even though I JUST bought it.

by jbau on Aug 5, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm

on today… nothin going on at work!

by Hilary Lee on Aug 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Late

but present nonetheless.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

here

and loving this game so far

by simonuk on Aug 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

why do you ask?

"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 5, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome flies out to Lee

To end the inning. 2-0, Good Guys.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Carlos Zambrano is a bad guy

And the ladies love it.

"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 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

LL Bad Z?

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prince is a fighter

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

more like a sissy pusher

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

True

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Parra isn't a fighter

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

twss

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

twss?

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

denied

"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 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

tough judges...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 Outs

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe we can make this a trend...

...Nice change of pace from his first few starts

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

1 down

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

No Lance Berkman

in the lineup? Must still be cowering from the lightning.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

I had to laugh at him last night

even as I was hiding from the lightning myself.

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Top 20

at least.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't believe what that Oakland team had...

...when they had Hudson, Zito, Haren and Harden…. jeez….......

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think they had them all together,

did they?

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess

Haren came in ‘05…But Huddy, Zito and Harden were awesome

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha... ZITO?!?!

He had one great year, and two “okay” years.

He sucks ass.

"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 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah he WAS.

"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 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Make that "four" okay years

But damn, he sucks ass now

"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 5, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

102-63

is pretty good….

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

17-26 isn't.

(since he’s been with the Giants)

"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 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

how the hell did he get 17 wins?

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed. Which is why I was commenting on his performance with the A's...

...I never said he has been good with the Giants. Nor did I ever even mention the Giants…

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then you're right.

I thought you were talking about the group if they were still together.

How the hell didn’t they win a WS?

"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 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

They were like the Sacramento Kings of the late 90's, early 2000's...

Lots of talent, just could never get out of the AL (Kings never got out of the West…)

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I *think* they did have them all at once, yes, briefly

and they all agreed Harden had the best ‘stuff’ out of all of them

by schmifty on Aug 5, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

When the guy is healthy, I'd honestly put him #1

Keep in mind that he isn’t even using his most dominating pitch (slider) nowadays; it’s all fastballs and variations of his changeup.

Obviously, he can’t use it because it’s too much strain on his arm, but it’s pretty crazy to think about.

"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 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mark Ellis (2B for A's) played behind all of the Big 3 (Zito, Hudson, Mulder) in their prime

and he says publicly that Rich is better than any of them. And the 3 of them agree.

by schmifty on Aug 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blum singles to right

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Shoot.

There goes the No-No. Base hit for Blum.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions  

The camera operators

Do find some very good scenery….

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

too bad for the lightning last night....

I’m thinking “wet t-shirt” night…

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where are the crotch shots

for us ladies?

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

You get the baseball players

We get the fan shots. Seems fair to me…

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Arnie Harris school of camerawork...

...show a hot chick, then show a kid.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL..

or some lame hat shot..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I miss Arnie Harris...

always had and eye for the ladies…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

A Drake University Grad!

There’s only so much to do in Des Moines, anyway.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love the freeze frames

From the lightning last night

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

Wigginton is running up the pitch count.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Those at bats kill those fast innings

Good thing he had a nice fast first inning

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh man...

...Pat Hughes totally psyched me out on that one.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too.

But I’m prob one of the few who doesn’t seem to mind.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shhhhh!!!

You’ll summon the troll!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

tardbox?

what, are you in 7th grade or something?

by digitalbenjamin on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

he said tarbox

he’s a troll who has been showijng up lately

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

there was no 'd'

The user’s name is tarbox . . . wasn’t being derogatory—at least not in the sense that you thought.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

K!!!!

’’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 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Strikeout and SB

Good throw by Hank. DeRo couldn’t make the catch.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

that's a tough error

the OS has some stones…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRo gets hit with an Error.

No Stolen Base.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

there it is!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahahahah dude,

That crown on his dead does it for me. That’s hilarious, I’m rec’ing this.

"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 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

his HEAD

"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 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whoopsie

"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 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Basehit, run scored...

Damn it, DeRo.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

2-1

Error comes back to hurt.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate in play run(s) for the other team

DeRo has got to make that play

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions  

He had a great season

with the Angels.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I blame Theriot

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 5, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions  

but, but, in dusty we trusty

we must of all been high…

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dusty?

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

Always for a Three Amigos reference.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

THAT'S ENGLISH FOR....

"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 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Nino!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha yes!

"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 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I blame the iceberg.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think he’s attempt # 3 or 4 at the ‘stros finding an everyday catcher… no one that they put behind the plate has been able to hit for quit for them.

by bobby h on Aug 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

K! That's three!

’’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 5, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

schmitty where are you?

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

K

3 out. 2-1, guys in blue.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

3 gone!

And the lead is intact… lets extend it now!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

3

’’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 5, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I was worried!

’’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 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

you can say that again!

oh wait, you did!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

first one was mine, actually; I was worried schmifty

had gotten caught in a sand trap

’’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 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

In all defense for DeRo,

He did get 2 runs on his hit, giving up just the one run on defense

by Gurbal on Aug 5, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

fair ball!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

I love Hank White!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

me too, great to have a back up catcher that can do that

Soto will need some days off.

"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 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

si!

’’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 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

great bunt harden!!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

nice bunt single

for Harden! SAFE!

’’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 5, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Harden with the bunt single!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Apparently my mlb.tv is painfully behind and making me post K's late

so I will just go by the play-by-play on here and post a K as soon as you guys say it.

Thanks for the play-by-play!

by schmifty on Aug 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice bunt, Rich!

Everybody’s safe. 1st and 3rd, nobody out.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Harden can rake!

What an athlete..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I love 0-2 mistakes

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

FINALLY!!!

haha only took the 5th start to get one down!

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...I hate him too.

He and Theriot suck.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

DFA him.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fielder him.

"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 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

must be a jackass..

:)

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Easy . . .

We don’t appreciate negative comments about The Riot

by TheRiot02 on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Start up the merry-go-round!

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm naming my first born child Harden

Harden Monterroso; yeah, that sounds good.

"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 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I like that..

very cool!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's go Fonzie...Make it Hurt!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

ooooohhhh.....

I don’t know about that one.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe it's

Angelina Joile.

’’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 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

unless it's Mrs. Fonzie....

then it would work

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

denied!

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

tough crowd on that one.

I would approve it.

"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 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Approved!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

GOOD!!

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

That bunt was

Compelling and RICH

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Stings the nostrils...

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ron:

“home run wouldn’t be bad”

lol

’’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 5, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

2-0 on Sori

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

2-1

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonzie base hit....3-1

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

BASE HIT!

Single Sori! 3-1 cubs!

’’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 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Base hit, Sori!

3-1 Cubs!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

FONZIE!!!!

RBI’s!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

no, seriously.

It’s 3-1.

"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 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cue carousel music...

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah babay....keep the Merry go round going

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Um, 3-1

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Light him up!!!!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I DON'T KNOW WHY WE'RE YELLING

"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 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

LOUD NOISES!

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lots of people

in here!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

So what we're

seeing here is that Theriot bunts worse than an AL pitcher.

’’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 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Where does Neifi Perez fit into this?

"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 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

only if we're discussing

performance enhancing substances…and guys who helped the cubs into the 1998 playoffs…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gee whiz!

Theriot pops out to Pitcher on a bunt attempt. Gosh!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot suckED.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Harden on 2nd... that's just funny to me!

Dunno if he’s ever stood on that bag before

by schmifty on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Ron Santo says:

GEE WHIZ!!!!!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Aug 5, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou just had some choice words about that bunt attempt.

reading lips is fun during baseball season

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou: “Theriot I appreciate your attempt at a bunt, and hopefully it turns out better next time.”

Theriot: “I accept your warm consideration, and I hope I’m able to reciprocate your good-hearted feelings into a better at-bat next time.”

"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 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

word for word!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

HE'S GOTTA SQUARE AROUND AND GET THAT DOWN... GOSH!!!

Per Ron…

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn you, Ryan...

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee bloops a single

bases loaded…

for AMRAM…

’’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 5, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee drops one into shallow Right.

Bases crammed for Rammy.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

DLee

2 for 2.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

So much for my slump theory with the Fonz

Love it when I’m wrong

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

haha

you never know with him

by PieFan08 on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

get out the Draino....

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Bases juiced?

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

That just blew my mind.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did Len just say "Lob wedged that one"?

WTH?

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Piniella wedges alot.

"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 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF happened there?

“Lee singles on a soft pop up” – huh?

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

bloop single

dropped into right.

’’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 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harden is so freaking quick

I’m sad that that was wasted in the AL for so long

by schmifty on Aug 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I call bases loaded BB

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Good call...

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-0 on Rammy

Come on, Aramis. Pick one out.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

3-0 on AmRam!

’’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 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

WALKED IN A RUN!

4-1!

’’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 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Ball 4!!!!!!!!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

They're

pitching around him just like they did with Sori

by Hilary Lee on Aug 5, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

pitching around him with the bases loaded?

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey...

If Ozzie can throw at a batter with the bases loaded Houston can certainly attempt to pitch around him…

by Hilary Lee on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good RBI Rami!!! Hahahaha.

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn that bases-clogging walk!!!

What, we scored off it?

It’s still BAD!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

They're so annoying

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

walked in a run 5-1

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

oops 4-1

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-1

My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-1, innit?

’’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 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Like

Now.

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love the optimism!

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

YEAH!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Rich Harden: Offensive Juggernaut

"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 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha I'm so excited for him that he got to score a run...

But I kinda wish he could’ve run!

Actually no, it’s a good thing he didn’t have to slide! Too risky.

by schmifty on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you an A's fan, or a Cubs fan?

IDENTIFY YOURSELF WOMAN

(joke)

"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 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great

much better at bat the second time around Rammy

by PieFan08 on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I called it.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Keep it going!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

4-1 cubs

"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 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Tejada on the mound

asking Wandy why he has such a goofy name.

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Wandy asking Tejada

why he has such a goofy birth certificate

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

he plays guitar

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

asking if he needs some B-12.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least Wandy can count years correctly

"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 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

That from someone who's handle is...

gewurztraminer. LOL!

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like wine!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like the one from Trader Joe's..

Two Buck Chuck I think it’s called…

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

the Charles Shaw wines

are your two or three-buck chucks…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

not a wine drinker...

but I LOVE Trader Joes.

"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 5, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's a Trader Joe's?

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

grocery store...

with a good wine section…

by bobby h on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah...Indiana doesn't have nice things

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

indiana has trader joe's...

at least in indianapolis they do.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I live in the bastard part of Indiana

that should really belong to Chicago

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, i thought Chicago had to assume that part of Indiana

after losing the Super Bowl.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

one of several reasons...

...that i’d recommend living in not-indiana

by bobby h on Aug 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just got home from work....

it’s great to have a sales job…...shhhhhhh don’t tell my boss!

How did the Cubs score in the 1st?

by PhillyCub on Aug 5, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

wow

that was almost yard. 5-1 cubs!

’’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 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

some 5-hole hitter, eh?

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

’’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 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a winner!!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

chicken dinner!

’’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 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

show off

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn, nice drive by Reed, even better catch...

Sac fly, 5-1

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Would have

been nice if it cleared the bases.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

YEAH!!! Another run!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I call DeRo 2 rbi double again.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

almost!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Two words:

RUN. SUPPORT.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo!

3Rbi today!!!

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Again gameday makes it look like a homer

How close was that one?

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

very.

he was in the vines when he caught it.

’’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 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

2 steps on the warning track

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

pretty close

Blum slammed into the wall

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRosa singles!

Lee scores! 6-1!

’’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 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo knocks in Lee with a single

6-1

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Dero!!!!! 6-1

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

6-1 ???

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Full on carousel music now...

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

(I’ll have what they’re having)

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice!

Wonder how the brewers respond after their incident last night?

by PhillyCub on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

That's gonna hurt

not like I’m concerned at all.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

They're not a

team that is mentally tough. That comes from Yost

by PhillyCub on Aug 5, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

No mercy!

Sweep the leg!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

SOMEBODY GET HIM A BODYBAG

YYEEAAAAAA

"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 5, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

"In a Body Bag Johnny!"

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mercy is for the weak!

We do not train to be merciful in this dojo!

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

because the game

is making you sleepy?

’’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 5, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

havent drank mt dew in years

no beer in the fridge and the dryer cleaner guy left an unopened mt dew in the fridge so popped it open and we score 4 runs in an inning

by cubs2410 on Aug 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome

flies out to Lee on the warning track.

’’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 5, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Blasphemy!

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

i put him on the bench today.

argh!

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on Aug 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

In my league we call that a "SONOFABENCH"

when someone on your bench goes off…

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry, I could have sworn you said

that you were considering dropping Mark DeRosa from your fantasy league…

’’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 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

GO, WANDY!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions  

That was fun,

let’s do it again next inning.

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

well, since you asked...

might as well.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great inning

Dome will get his hit or run or RBI next time around.

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think we're done...

......we’ve roped some today….

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 5, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Despite the loss last night

I think the rest has done good for DLee and others.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice!

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

well played.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pat's calls on flyball outs get me every time

"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 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

46 pitches in 2 innings

Ha-ha Wandy.

"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 5, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Definitely not

a magic Wandy!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

place foot

on neck

apply pressure

by tim815 on Aug 5, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Barry Zito's pitching?

What the hell?

"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 5, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know

for being a strikeout pitcher, Harden is getting a lot of non-K strikeouts…

’’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 5, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat's call of that near homer last night...

...Thought we had it…

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

me too.

carlos lee was having a ton of fun with the fans in the lf bleachers before and after the play, too…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL - wow

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

fancy that

’’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 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harden: I can haz strykeowt?

Tejada: NO, I NO SWING.

Harden: IZ OKAY, I THROW DA HEATURZ DEN.

"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 5, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kombat. With a K.

For shame.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

that sound byte plays at South Bend Silver Hawks games

for a 3-2 count

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

This will not help.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES.

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol Awesome

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Love this email I just got from the husband

“wow, offense today”

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions  

they're almost as dangerous

as humberto quintero’s bat-tossing contest he held last night.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

he tossed bats over the cubs dugout twice last night

you’d think he’d remember some pine tar…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWS.....

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-2-3 inning

without a K. My K key is sad.

’’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 5, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm glad...strikeouts cause his pitch count to go up....need him to go longer today...

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 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

we do?

something happen to our bullpen while I wasn’t looking?

’’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 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want as many innings of Rich as we can get....

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 5, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

40

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

40

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

=

80?

"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 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ba-dum tss

"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 5, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok back on the offense

Hank White and Rich Harden go back to back right here

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 5, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

33 Strikes... 7 Balls... Zoiks.

That’s what I call pounding the zone.

(wait for it)....

by Slim1256 on Aug 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

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 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pounding the strike zone with 7 balls?

Well, he is from Canada.

"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 5, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that the metric system?

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

So he's very polite

while throwing fastballs at you?

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess my joke was a little

too weird this time

"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 5, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

twss

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

40 pitches

through three

six then one from wood, cotts, and kerosene.

lets score another couple offa this joker

by tim815 on Aug 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Go, Go Gadget Bats!

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Blanco

flies out to deep center.

’’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 5, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I mean

Harden

’’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 5, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it's hard confusing a Venenzuelan with a Canadian.

I mean, just last week I mistook Steve Nash for Zambrano.

"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 5, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

they all look alike

on the radio.

’’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 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have the perfect body type, and face, for radio.

"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 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

It could happen.

I bet they both enjoy bananas.

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, who doesn't enjoy the potassium-rich fruit?

It’s like White Castle, except without clogging the arteries

"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 5, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oooo

I think I’m going to get mini burgers at the Pub tonight…

by Hilary Lee on Aug 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

argh, Pat!

made it sound TOTALLY gone. Sori flies out to Lee.

’’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 5, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Totally.

That was egregious, Pat. Egregious!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Aug 5, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

i assumed that would be onto waveland the way he reacted

goodness.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pat can be a drama Queen

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

He really got excited on that one!

Hate it when he does that.

"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 Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Send Dave Eanet an e-mail

and ask him to ask Pat to STOP it! I already did. If enough of us do, maybe he will….

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 5, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

For crying out loud, Pat!

I thought that ball was in Murphy’s beer garden. Sheesh!

"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

12 pitch inning for Wand-Rod...

He seems to be settling in after 7 hits and 6 runs

by lswaidz on Aug 5, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

other than that, Mrs. Lincoln

how was the play?

’’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 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm confused...

that’s not my name, nor am i a woman… but ok. the 12 pitch thing was sarcastic, hence “settling in” after 7 hits and 6 runs

by lswaidz on Aug 5, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nevermind.

If you have to explain the joke…

;)

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guess they don't teach history in school anymore...

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 5, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need to lose this game

like we need a hole in the head.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

ouch.

assassination humor.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Aug 5, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Always remember:

it takes two asses to assassinate.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks

almost sprayed my monitor with coffee

Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil

by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

interstingly enough...

11 o the 12 pitches were fastballs… big difference from the 1st two innings

by lswaidz on Aug 5, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

randy hunley do 7th inning stetch

atleast during 6th inning I wont happen to listen to someone talk about their new movie

"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 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder

if Todd will be with him

by TheRiot02 on Aug 5, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rebel, Rebel, clap, clap clap clap clap

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pence

flies out to right.

’’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 5, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Carlos Lee

At least he’s batting with the bases empty….

by DWChaney on Aug 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee fould the ball back

and the ball would like to talk on Pat’s microphone…

’’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 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee Ks swinging.

4 Ks

’’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 5, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

waits...

’’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 5, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

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