Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 8/5, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 5, 2008 3:15 PM CDT
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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
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."
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
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)
Howry strikes out Pence!
2 Down.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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
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
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
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
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."
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
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.
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."
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."
I walk him in a heartbeat.
Make Blum beat you,
+1
should have been a no-brainer…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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)
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.
Howry is awesome!
Why did we pitch to Lee??
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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
Ahhhhh shit...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
B, cause he isn't on the Cubs
But A is coming on strong down the stretch.
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
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
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
check your math....
it’s only 00000111 Astros to 00000110 Cubs
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
I don't get it either.
Really pisses me off
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
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
Why the hell is Marshall warming up if we're not walking Lee to get to Blum?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
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.
Maybe he is.
Irregardless, I hate his pitching.
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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.
That one's on Lou for pitchin to him
Everyone could see that coming.
Almost every damn
time he’s in there.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Agreed..
Lou’s worst moment this year…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Played for Durocher...
wore his ass out…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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
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.
Howry is our worst nightmare, not Lee
Pinella should get booed for EVER pitching him. He gives up a HR every time.
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?
I dont encourage running on the field, but howry needs it
last year after that incident is when he finally turned it around
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?
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.
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
We started stranding them
they started cashing them in
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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?
but............
shouldnt OUR 3 -4 hitters get at least a run in with 1st and 3rd no out?
Down 1, seventh inning.
Get those rally caps on, folks, we got’s us a ballgame to win!
Ideas are bulletproof.
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
We can still win this...
This is the Houston Astros, after all.
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
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
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
Jack Daniels?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
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)
Leadoff single for RJ.
That’s a start.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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
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
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
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
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.
Yeah, that's a big part of it
Rami really looks bad
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 5, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Way to go out on a limb.
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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)
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
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)
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
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.
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
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
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
Atta boy DeRo
now let’s bring ‘em in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
I'll take that, too.
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa
The only way DeRosa sees third base is when he goes to get his glove. I know that’s horrible to say.
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)
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
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)
to put it bluntly...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he will.
Ugh.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
Tie Game!
Sac Fly!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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
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)
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
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.
Yeah, what you said
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
LBR???
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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
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
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)
He can pitch to Geo then...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 5, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
Soto now?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Fonty will deliver us
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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
Ha..
I just set em up..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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
Ok, Geo will deliver us
SOMEBODY get a hit! LOL
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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
are they calling him that on the radio or tv?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Houston - 2 runs in 5th, 6th and 7th
Capped by a Carlos Lee 2 Run HR
Wait a minute... who am I here?
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
you shouldn't leave...
you’re good luck.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
oops the screen jumped
this was suppose to be up one
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
seriously
...........we need another arm in the pen
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.
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
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
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
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)
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
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
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
and climbing
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Is that sort of like the Shawon-O-Meter
5.30 ERA… AND RISING!
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Unfortunately, similar but the results are worse
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
dammit..sorry posted under the wrong post
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Tough day for you Sue.
I was trying to figure that one out.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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)
I'd say its more like
the Fukudometer
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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
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
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
ya
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
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)
damn...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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.
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
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."
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."
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
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
Alright, Sori
It’s going to take a base hit from you
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
I'd settle for that
I’d also settle for a big fat hanging breaking ball that Sori deposits in the LF bleachers… :)
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
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
you got it man..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
That's the shit I was talking 'bout!
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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."
Ask and
you shall receive, damn that feels good!
by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
is it on?
Unplug it and plug it back it. Failing that bang on the side 3x
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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
Open Apple Reset?
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 5, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah -- was on vacation and missed that
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 5, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
is that
a Black Eyed Peas song?
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yes
this ump has lungs of steel
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 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Choppin Brocail
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Wish they had brought in LaTroy...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
LOL..
for real…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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)
Soriano HR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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
I can't complain.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10-7
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
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
YEAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
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
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
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
Have to add "for my people" in there somewhere
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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
For the socks doth ride high,
and the bat doth swing low.
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
Jesus Tapdancing Christ...
I see the light!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
LMFAO...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Boy, this one is your best and that's saying something!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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
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
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.
WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNAR
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FONZIE RULEZ!
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
“That ball’s got a channnnnnncccce…..Gone!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
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?
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
YAYAYAYAYA!!!!!
i just scared all my coworkers….
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
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
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
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
Wacky baseball rules
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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
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
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
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
Who said Soriano was heading into a slump today?
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Did he mention Almanzo Sarryeno?
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by gewurztraminer on Aug 5, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Your dad is Ron Santo?
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I think I just tore my rotator cuff...
...doing a fist pump at my desk here at work.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
My jaw hit the bloody desk.
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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!!!
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.
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.
Not to be the turd in the punchbowl . . .
. . . but this lines up Howry for the win . . . Other than the DH, dumbest rule in baseball
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
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
Cubs up by a field goal!!!!
Let’s hold on to this lead!!!
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
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)
What's that, his 2nd steal ?
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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
Isn't he 2 for 13 or something?
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
YESS
love all the movement on the basepaths lately…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
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."
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)
Gotta love the insurance run
Nice job, Lee.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
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
More runs is not enough
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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
Hey, if I'm going down, I'm going down!
Wait for it….
by John Q Freejazz on Aug 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
back to an earlier thread,
regarding vic davalillo…
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
Everyone - I'm with my dad
I can’t f**ckin’ believe this game. I CAN’T.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
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
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
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?
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
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
Alright, credit where credit is due...
...Theriot did a great job running the bases right there.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
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
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
I take it Reed's up.
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
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
He seemed fine.
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
He seemed FINE?
Ideas are bulletproof.
by neverAcquiesce on Aug 5, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
Cubs are in the midst of a 5 run inning...
Shades of the games at Milwaukee last week :)
This flashed by on the top
Of Gameday…
“Sheets insists there is no need to worry….”
That sounds familiar.
"ignore the man behind the curtain"
nothing to see here :)
There is no need to worry...everything is well in hand. Let me assure you all that we are all OK.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 5, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
time to...
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
i'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
Soriano has 20 home runs and has missed nearly half our games
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
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
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!!!
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