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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 8/5, 1:20 CT

Did I mention "no rain, please?"

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welcome to thread 2

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

Let’s go, Bob!!!!

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's hold 'em

Then score some more in our half of the 7th

"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 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes, please.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's HOLD THEM.

’’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 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm fifth

Yea!!!!

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

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry strikes out Pence!

2 Down.

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Helped Bob out there.

"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 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IBB to Lee?

thoughts?

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes...and then put Marshall in.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i mean

Geoff Blum is on deck, for crying out loud. Geoff Blum, I say.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

UNREAL!!!

"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 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB Audio still pitching to Pence

"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 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ron thinks he’ll pitch around him….

It’s Ron

"Look at it this way: If you're a Cubs fan, the Greatest Day of Your Life is yet to come." ~ Cubs Forever

by IvyOnTheWall on Aug 5, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOTE TO LOU: LISTEN TO RON

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 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But is Howry hearing what Ron is saying?

"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 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOPE!!!!

"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 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

should have been a no-brainer…

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gamecast

showed it as a strike.

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

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Coaching visit to mound"

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wait for it....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOU have got to be kidding me!

"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 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wood is up in the pen

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK!

’’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 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that dude is our worst nightmare

"Look at it this way: If you're a Cubs fan, the Greatest Day of Your Life is yet to come." ~ Cubs Forever

by IvyOnTheWall on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell are you thinking lou!!!

"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 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry is awesome!

Why did we pitch to Lee??

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

son of a bitch

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ride the wind...

go after him!!!!

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

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or...

maybe not :(

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

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks..

kinda lol.. i’d rather it be tied then down one

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-6

Stros

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhhh shit...

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick Poll

Who Do You Hate More?

A: Howry
B: Carlos Lee

"Look at it this way: If you're a Cubs fan, the Greatest Day of Your Life is yet to come." ~ Cubs Forever

by IvyOnTheWall on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AB

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game over man

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my tv says it's still the 7th 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 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-6 Astros

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently

Everyone but Lou

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they can still

bring Eyre back, 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 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Mr. Howry 00001000 - 00000110 Astros.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

check your math....

it’s only 00000111 Astros to 00000110 Cubs

by tootle on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My bad.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right on f***ing cue

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That may be one of the worst managerial moves lou has made all year

Worst bullpen pitcher on the team to the biggest cub killer on there team, no excuse what-so-ever not to intenitonally walk him

"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 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he crowd agrees

those were some loud boos

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 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure there is

You don’t put the go-ahead run on base.

The mistake was bringing in Howry in a close game. I don’t know why Lou loves him.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a better chance of getting blum out against marshall than lee out against howry

1+1=2

"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 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, but Lou wasn't going to make that change

I don’t like it, but he wasn’t going to.

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they probably bring in Berkman to PH for Blum...

"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 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it either.

Really pisses me off

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry vs Lee

Ownership, Mr. Lee

WHY LOU????

by VegasCubFan on Aug 5, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Faith.

apparently misplaced

by DWChaney on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry

has to have some pictures of Lou…maybe from the swinging 70’s?

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

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob “How-Are-We” gonna give up another HR today proves once again that he serves up meatballs for dinner

"Look at it this way: If you're a Cubs fan, the Greatest Day of Your Life is yet to come." ~ Cubs Forever

by IvyOnTheWall on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somewhere out there...

...Scott Eyre is chuckling into his beer.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry is shite.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shiite?

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 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he is.

Irregardless, I hate his pitching.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Irregardless?

Booooo

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the boos rain down on Howry's head

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 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost every damn

time he’s in there.

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed..

Lou’s worst moment this year…

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DFA

Howry is a fuc#@&^%$$ ing bum!

by plenz on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Played for Durocher...

wore his ass out…

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it too late to get Eyre back and DFA Howry??

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was unbelievable

Coaching visit to mound, first pitch home run. We all saw it coming.

Lee should be walked every time up against the Cubs

by Mapmaker on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

He’s the only guy to fear in that line up. Stupid move by Lou.

by billybuck on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That ones on lou, don't know what the hell he is thinking there

Don’t let there best hitter beat you, my god

"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 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry is our worst nightmare, not Lee

Pinella should get booed for EVER pitching him. He gives up a HR every time.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I sensed this coming after the 2 run HR last inning

Still – to Carlos Lee with 1B open???

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont encourage running on the field, but howry needs it

last year after that incident is when he finally turned it around

by cubs2410 on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why

Can someone please explain to me why the Cubs continue to treat Carlos Lee like he’s Carlos Santana? After nearly a decade of killing them, they have not yet ONCE smoked Lee with a pitch. Not ONCE. See Tim Hudson’s treatment of Soriano after his 3-HR game a year ago and all sorts of other examples of how to get a hitter off the plate. Plant one on Lee and if it still doesn’t work, keep planting them on him until it does. It’s that simple.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please note my earlier comment:

I’d have preferred that Carlos Lee be missing from the lineup, rather than Berkman.

Does anyone know Lee’s lifetime stats vs. the Cubs? Ever since that grand slam he hit with the Sox against the Cubs in 200?, I’ve been a-feared of him.

by jdb-44 on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee is hitting .315 with 25 HR and 71 RBI in 88 games vs. the Cubs

entering today.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

how did the game get to this point…...

---AC 00 00 00 - Believe

by mjk83 on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Little by little

The worst way.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We started stranding them

they started cashing them in

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on...

let’s get the runs back!

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

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bob Howry is shit, complete shit

he is a terrible pitcher now, we might as well DFA him while we are at it..

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+ infinity

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but............

shouldnt OUR 3 -4 hitters get at least a run in with 1st and 3rd no out?

by plenz on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure

And we should hold a 6-1 lead.

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

=1

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on Aug 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Down 1, seventh inning.

Get those rally caps on, folks, we got’s us a ballgame to win!

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In somewhat defense of Lou.

If you walk Lee, then Marshall may face Berkman, with 1st and 2nd.

by jbau on Aug 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather

Take my chances on that one than have Howry the HR machine pitch to Lee the HR machine. That’s like HR ^ 2

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can still win this...

This is the Houston Astros, after all.

by DWChaney on Aug 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My dad is at the game - just called him

...he will not answer.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's probably cursing that...

...Bill Howy guy.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for a Reed Johnson smash!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take it

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about a single

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 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Daniels?

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that should be given away when Howry enters the game.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson

singles deep!

’’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 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff single for RJ.

That’s a start.

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All we need right now.

Not a dire situation.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hit and run action here

stay out of the DP

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Bob Howry the Vulture today?

i’d take it if it means the cubs win…

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

by Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Love that Johnson…wait for it

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

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWTAS

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee and Ramirez handed houston the momentum when they can't get a run

in from 3rd with 0 out, all we needed was a flyball fairly deep and they couldn’t produce. then bringing in the worst relief pitcher on the team in the 7th

"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 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A BIG +1

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good strategy Ron..

DeRo will be either bunting or swinging away…

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dontcha just love Ron...

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's why he's paid the big bucks! :D

’’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 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean...

He won’t take a called strikeout?

Oh I love Ron…

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woody

warming up

’’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 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRo doubles!

Johnson to third!

’’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 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Capitalize on this NOW!!!

"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 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS

Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.

by N Oakley on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IN PLAY NO OUT!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

insult to injury

What’s really irritating is let’s say the Cubs come back and take the lead, shitbag Howry gets a Win for his crappy work. Insulting.

by VegasCubFan on Aug 5, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's why he's The Vulture.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it

Marmol and Gaudin got that a few times before….

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HERE WE GO CUBBIES HERE WE GO!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta score here.

have to. might be critical to do so.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Atta boy DeRo

now let’s bring ‘em in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by mondello58 on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Must. Score. Two.

Minimum.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+ eighty million

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get him in Cubbies!

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

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd and 3d - nobody out

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa

The only way DeRosa sees third base is when he goes to get his glove. I know that’s horrible to say.

by VegasCubFan on Aug 5, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Johnson's on 3rd, so...

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon, Dome

even a deep fly ball ties it. A hit puts us ahead!

’’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 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAVE TO cash these runs in!

Astros have won 7 of 9 so they’re playing with confidence, too.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sac fly!

7-7!

’’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 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome gets in done.

Let’s keep the momentum swing, uh, swingin’.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on fukudome.....

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tie Game!

Sac Fly!

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tie game

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 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FOR REAL?!??! WHOO-HOO!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you mean "Woo Woo" right?

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1000000

and no, that is not binary

by tootle on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-7

Let’s get more!!!

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Job Fukudome!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Must score more.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

third is now unoccupied. One out. DeRosa on second. Ward to pinch hit for Blanco.

’’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 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOME!

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

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take note lee and ramirez, thats how to get a runner home from 3rd with less than 2 out

"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 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, what you said

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward in - Blanco out

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Intl BB

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You watching this Lou?

"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 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

benched

’’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 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward intentionally walked

LBR is up to pinch for Howry!

’’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 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What Howry should've done to Carlos Lee.

But I’m over it…I’m over it. Really.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL...they're walking Ward to get to Fonty.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no one ever accused Cecil Cooper of being a sharp managerial mind

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

IBB Ward… Howry is out…

Wonder Hamster?

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WONDER HAMSTER!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LBR???

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Wonder Hamster!

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

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walking Daryle Ward? Bad move by the 'Stros....

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 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but a great movie title

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 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marquis pinch running

for Ward

’’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 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So, they're gonna walk Ward, so they can face Fonzie?

I understand the strategy… but Fonzie can shatter the strategy with one good swing!

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Walking ward to face Hamster

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher's spot....Fontenot for Howry...

Still a bad move….

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 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto now?

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonty will deliver us

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

guess not..now it's Geo

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's gonna come through...

I can feel it..

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not biting.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha..

I just set em up..

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about a pitch on the outer half that he can drive into a gap?

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, Geo will deliver us

SOMEBODY get a hit! LOL

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was that a doctor near the tunnel?

Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak

by ARAM FOR MVP on Aug 5, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ask CWyers

’’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 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are they calling him that on the radio or tv?

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

howry

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Houston - 2 runs in 5th, 6th and 7th

Capped by a Carlos Lee 2 Run HR

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOWRY COW YOU MISSED A LOT

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you shouldn't leave...

you’re good luck.

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

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

shit happened = Howry

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops the screen jumped

this was suppose to be up one

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woody??

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

prolly wood

lou says he needs some work as middle relief

by aznsensation on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

...........we need another arm in the pen

by plenz on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eyre?

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 5, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw :(

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well we did get stronger with no more eyre, now the key is to DFA howry as well

"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 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Had one in Eyre...oops!

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 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Besides Gaudin, Marmol, Wood, Cotts, Shark, and Marshall?

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here comes Soto!

’’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 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GEO is in

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go, Geo!

how about an extra baser knock

by DWChaney on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball 1

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry ERA 5.30

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What's his HRIP? (Home Runs per Inning Pitched)

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 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

11 in 54.1

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and climbing

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that sort of like the Shawon-O-Meter

5.30 ERA… AND RISING!

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, similar but the results are worse

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

useless post

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit..sorry posted under the wrong post

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tough day for you Sue.

I was trying to figure that one out.

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

useless useless post

Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)

by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd say its more like

the Fukudometer

Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)

by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't like the move

If you roll over one, you want speed down first base to stay out of the DP. Wonder Hamster gives you that, not GEO. (yes i’m aware of the righty, lefty matchups)

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

si

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes.

2-2 count

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 Balls - 1 Strike

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 and 2 da count

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto

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 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damn...

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto k's another useless 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 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what are you implying?

and hey… where were you in the first thread, when we were up 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 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Geo worked a decent AB.

Just didn’t happen.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't be useful EVERY AB

at least no DP

"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 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

another useless post

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

"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 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go Fonzie!

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dagnabit

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

aw, Geo

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, Sori

It’s going to take a base hit from you

by DWChaney on Aug 5, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he just needs to shorten up his swing

remember earlier in the season? He poked a double to left field, and won the game…

’’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 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd settle for that

I’d also settle for a big fat hanging breaking ball that Sori deposits in the LF bleachers… :)

by DWChaney on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

well, that’s fine too. But I’d rather have him single or double than swing for the fences and 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 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd settle for

anything that makes this board explode with thirty posts at once.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you got it man..

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

something like Sori?

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was never any doubt.

Thanks to Geo for letting him. :D

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NICE CALL!!!!!

3 run HOME RUN!

’’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 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW!!!

HR

haven’t heard it yet on MLB Audio, but I’ll love it twice as much!

"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 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask and

you shall receive, damn that feels good!

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's very thoughtful

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whos going to pitch the 8th?

"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 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wood

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by Fishbone2 on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Give Howry to the Astros...

then ask him to pitch the 8th!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is anyone else's cable out?

got home from work only to find out i cant see the game.

by TJ3117 on Aug 5, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is the tv plugged in?

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it is, UNPLUG IT

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope... Theriot's

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it on?

Unplug it and plug it back it. Failing that bang on the side 3x

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Up down up down left right B A B A Select Start

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was the one

Who gave away the second game to MLW after HOU had been leading for a while

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sori up

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-1

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is that

a Black Eyed Peas song?

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

this ump has lungs of steel

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by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Choppin Brocail

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wish they had brought in LaTroy...

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by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL..

for real…

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DEEP LEFT!

GONE!!!!!!!!!

’’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 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano HR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's good.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't complain.

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10-7

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Dude

I’m amazed…. hahaha

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

carries the team!

’’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 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our Soriano is an awesome Soriano...

First Church of Fonzie, Chicago Cubs Congregation.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Book of Fonse, Chapter 1, Verse 1

Soriano said “Let me swing” and it was good.

’’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 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have to add "for my people" in there somewhere

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chapter 1, Verse 2

for when I swing, I hit home runs, and that is good for my people, the Chosen Fans.

’’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 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

swl!

You have been in rare form lately! Do you have a website of all these fabulous creations?

by John Q Freejazz on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still want

a coffee table book.

’’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 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Tapdancing Christ...

I see the light!

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMFAO...

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy, this one is your best and that's saying something!

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORIIII

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH YEAH!!!

"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 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Huge clutch hit there for soriano, nice homerun

"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 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNAR

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FONZIE RULEZ!

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that works!

YES!!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso Guilleard Soriano!!!!

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

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

“That ball’s got a channnnnnncccce…..Gone!!

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT

HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gee, no gloom and doom now???

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 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAYAYAYAYA!!!!!

i just scared all my coworkers….

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I scared the poo outta my cat

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 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol!

I have that tendency as well

by Emelie on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go clean it up before it stains the carpet

...this is your mother

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH YESSIR

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

by Mr Snrub on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW......All I can say....

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 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The only bad thing....

If this holds up Howry gets the WIN…am i right?

by AndHart120 on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wacky baseball rules

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by JohnM on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Piss on my cheerios why don't you!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes....

and this, ladies and gentlemen, is why Wins are dangerously close to useless in evaluating pitchers.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we just start calling him

The Vulture?

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would be a good thing

As Howry is, for the time being, employed by the Cubs.

It’s turning into a pretty weird statistical year for this team. I’m not going to get too worried about win distribution….

by D98 on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who said Soriano was heading into a slump today?

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by JohnM on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I HEART SORIANO

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I bow to No 12.

He’s gonna get some ovation from Al and the gang in the 8th.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My dad at Wrigley:

“I CAN’T FUCKIN’ BELIEVE IT!!! I CAN’T!!!”

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did he mention Almanzo Sarryeno?

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 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your dad is Ron Santo?

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by JohnM on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk to Theriot

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think I just tore my rotator cuff...

...doing a fist pump at my desk here at work.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too...

Someone tell my boss I’m going to need to head to the 60 Day DL

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great, stupid cable not working.

i guess i have to take the good with the bad. didnt have to watch howry pitch but had to miss sori’s homer

by TJ3117 on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps you can re-watch it OnDemand?

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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is true

but its never the same

by TJ3117 on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's on CSN

if you have that it will be rerun probably later tonight or early morning

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How in the world....

does Fonzie do that with an 0-2 count. Any pitch off the plate I have to say Soriano would have swung at it.

by aznsensation on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They should set off the tornado siren for all Cub homers going forward

there may be confusion and chaos at first, but over time, fans will embrace. And maybe Howry can go down to the minors and work on developing a first pitch. He used to have one pitch, a fastball. Now he has none.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to be the turd in the punchbowl . . .

. . . but this lines up Howry for the win . . . Other than the DH, dumbest rule in baseball

by TheRiot02 on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

eh

not worried about 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 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess I'm not worried about it either . . .

But Howry deserves a kick in the shins, not a win

by TheRiot02 on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure

he knows. :D

’’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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

but I’ll take the win

by Emelie on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs up by a field goal!!!!

Let’s hold on to this lead!!!

by PhillyCub on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now up by 4

Undo the damage Howry did

by PhillyCub on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's

two safeties!

’’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 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riot steals

no throw.

’’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 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan DOESN'T get caught - nice!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What's that, his 2nd steal ?

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he might be approaching .500

on his steals this year.

’’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 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't he 2 for 13 or something?

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YESS

love all the movement on the basepaths lately…

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heriano!

"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 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what a comeback!

cubs playing exciting ball these days

by brian custer on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LEE!

Bloop single, Riot scores! 11-7!

’’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 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love the insurance run

Nice job, Lee.

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

by BMoney79 on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More runs is not enough

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by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh

’’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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Epically.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWHS

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's find out.

Judges?

DENIED

Sorry.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, no

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW!!! MORE RUNS!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

back to an earlier thread,

regarding vic davalillo…

by tim815 on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

davalillo

had a similar swing to fukudome

by tim815 on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great steal by the Riot.

Better hitting for Lee! Day off did wonders

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lovin' it!

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

by Blue W on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone - I'm with my dad

I can’t f**ckin’ believe this game. I CAN’T.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No reason to assume otherwise

He just threw some gopher balls. He was still striking people out.

by D98 on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just had a bad inning...

These Astros can hit, so just because he gives up a few doesn’t mean he’s hurt,

"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 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry better be kissing Soriano's ass

if it weren’t for that blast Howry would have been ridiculed to the largest extent

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean "would have"

He’s still on my list

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can still ridicule Howry.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, credit where credit is due...

...Theriot did a great job running the bases right there.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring back Howry

This game is getting too far out of hand!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wait for it...

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

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's double down on the 11

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

by alabebo on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dinger or HBP here

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he seemed fine?

’’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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dunno

he seemed fine..

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha..my bad

computer froze up I was responding to whoever asked for a status on Harden

by Blaze22 on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He seemed fine.

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He seemed FINE?

Ideas are bulletproof.

by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine!

’’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 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was the pitch! Darn ir

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs are in the midst of a 5 run inning...

Shades of the games at Milwaukee last week :)

by DWChaney on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This flashed by on the top

Of Gameday…

“Sheets insists there is no need to worry….”

That sounds familiar.

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know it's wrong...

...but I kinda miss that guy.

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 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what the hell

is on his shirt?

’’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 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew

end of the inning! I can… uh… do the necessary!

’’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 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cleveland steamer?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Aug 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

denied!

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

by IowaCubs- on Aug 5, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was my intramural football team name.

until the folks at Boston College figured out what it meant…

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not at home with my wife! I'm at WORK!

and the HR lady is unavailable.

’’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 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano really starting to pay dividends this year

Really encouraging sign to see these at bats, not many flailing strikeouts, but more consistent contact, great to see

"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 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Imagine if he was healthy all year. I bet he would have 20 steals and 30 homers right now, looking like the league MVP

by PieFan08 on Aug 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stolen bases are a HUGE SIGN he is ready to tock and roll

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It seems to me that the Cubs

really like the 7th inning this year.

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 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's the...

“Let’s get some runs!”

by hmlee on Aug 5, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen to that

The Rockies come back was in the 7th too.

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to be greedy

but i was hoping rammy would knock one to stay tied with fonzie.

by fajita on Aug 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

time to...

jump!

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i've seen the toughest around.

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 Trey2317 on Aug 5, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who did the 7th inning stretch????

Sign that person up for a return engagement!

by ReleaseTheHounds on Aug 5, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 OUT!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kerry's last pitch - 95mph

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

over flow is up

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/5/587052/overflow-thread-3-cubs-vs

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

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh....

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 5, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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