First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 8/6, 1:20 CT
by Al on Aug 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you win.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how do you post so fast??
I will get the first eventually!
by aznsensation on Aug 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he sits
on the main page and obsessively hits “refresh”.
’’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 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He waits on it like a low fastball.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Stuff.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
by Blue W on Aug 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow.
nice.
’’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 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally..........
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Wayne Messmer
get compensation for singing the National Anthem? They’re going to set his feet into the concrete one of these days.
’’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 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Que: Van Halen's "Jump" Intro
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!!!!
Hello everyone!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MANUEL!
’’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 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cue, que, q, qeue, hit, play, start, go, whatever
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I think you meant to use the reply button!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy F-
Les Walrond got called up by the Phillies? This makes me feel much better about the Cubs bullpen.
by Canseco's Roid Party on Aug 6, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Les Walrond
The name still sends shivers down my spine….
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way.
Maybe we’ll see him at the end of the month!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I made it
and I’m just hoping that I’m not jinxing DeRo by coming today…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's going to be EXCELLENT
dood…
’’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 6, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did they kick 'jump' to the curb in 1985 or 86?
by tim815 on Aug 6, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss Brick
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 6, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Lee should not get a single pitch in the strike zone with runer on base.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no takers on my over/unders
c lee 1.5 rbi
berkman 2.5
by tim815 on Aug 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't know how to feel about the brewers
Don’t get me wrong, I want the cubs to beat them everytime and go into the playoffs easily, but I kinda think of milwaukee as a little brother. I want them to make the playoffs to, as a wildcard of course. what do you guys think? brewers are beating the reds 4-3 in the 6th.
by aznsensation on Aug 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i hate them
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't hate them, just don't think much about them except when they are playing
the cubbies and then I want them to LOSE…
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want the Cubs to beat them...
...like a redheaded stepchild.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you might want to consider taking back that comment
Whats next “I see the Cardinals as a little sister?”
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Diamondback are your friends hot mom?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Padres are your rich uncle in California?
by zevkalman on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the mets
are the cheap crack whore down in the alley.
’’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 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Yankees are...
...your wealthy grandfather on the East Coast who barely recognizes your existence.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate the cardinals
i’d rather see the brewers than the cards. It’s just the brewers never have any success whatever….you kinda feel for them. well at least i do
by aznsensation on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never have any success?
have they won a WS in the past 100 years? Yes? Ok, then.
’’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 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who hasn't?
(disclaimer: I haven’t watched ESPN in 2 weeks)
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, you root for a team that hasn't won in 100 years
yet you feel sorry for the Brewers? At least they dont’ have to listen to all that Billy Goat/Bartman/Black Cat/Leon Durham BS that we have to put up with . . .
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dislike the brewers almost as much as the white sox.
It’s heresy, but I think I like the Cardinals more than the Brewers.
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs win.
that’s the only stat that matters. Brewers and Cardinals can go suck 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 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell to the yeah!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AF at the plate.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know...in most leagues...
when a batter runs out of the batters box DURING A PITCH….the umpire calls it a strike. No matter where the pitch is.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one two three!
Marquis remarkably… efficient.
’’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 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
8 more innings JUST LIKE THAT!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crikey - that was quick.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avatar ?
Is your avatar from Conan the Barbarian?
by McRipper on Aug 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My astonished Australian girlfriend.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good start, Marquis!
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets see if we can start strong
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Lord
Ehen did you talk to my wife. LOL
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Aug 6, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great inning by marquis
always loved that guy as a starter
heh
by tim815 on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow a no hitter through one for Marquis.. I'm shocked
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
already broke the cardinal rule
by talking about it.
by aznsensation on Aug 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't recall Jason choosing the blue jerseys before.
New jerseys, better luck?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't recall Jason choosing the blue jerseys before.
New jerseys, better luck?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't he do it last start as well?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 2 3
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok so Marquis just needs to do that every inning and every game for the rest of the season
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we're going to be treated to the "good" Marquis today.
Can I say that without jinxing it? :)
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe is looking Marquis-ish here.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's bringing sexy Backe.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
terrible
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough crowd, tough crowd!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knew these two clowns would throw nothing but strikes?
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Cubs
Backe gets 2 outs with 5 pitches. Yeesh.
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers break it open
6-3 Still batting top 6
"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 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't expect more than 1 out of 3 from the Reds anyway
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems to me...
Brewers lost 2 out of 3 to the Reds the last time they played in Milwaukee. Stranger things have happened.
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The outside corner...
is getting called today it seems.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe is being remarkably
efficient.
’’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 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So Far
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Aug 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is bump floating around here today?
"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 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who me?
yeah, i’m lurking and eating my lunch…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Brenly make a "spygate" reference
I think so
lol
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why aren't we stealing the signs today?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blowing In
East at 6 mph
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you guys read the article on espn that ranks the cubs bullpen #2 behind the Angels?
by xene on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That sounds about right . . .
As much as we all bitch about Howry, he’s still probably better then the pile of crap Milwaukee and St. Louis run out on a day to day basis
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What day is today?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the day before tomorrow and the day after yesterday.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis
challenges Carlos Lee right away.
1-1
’’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 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason's 2 seamer is moving nicely today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 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 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
judges?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see...
...I would say…
DENIEDNanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon...
it’s sort of a Clockwork Orange kind of thing…
’’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 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little off the ol' in-out, in-out?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the bowler hat
and everything
’’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 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where am I?
’’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 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG...
Marquis got Carlos Lee to look at a strike.
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and he just
swung at one, too!
’’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 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as he misses...
’’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 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis gets very few swings and misses
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a contact pitcher, not a swing and
miss guy. That’s why he should be around the plate more. As Brenly says, “If you are going to pitch to contact, don’t screw around, throw strikes.”
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the deal he made with satan is working out...
for now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the '4-4' is a bonus
he didn’t want prince to swallow him whole for being lousy
by tim815 on Aug 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee
grounds out to third. Four outs in a row.
’’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 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Poor Location"
and Bob Howry in the same sentence who’d a thought
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The slider is not going to be effective for Marquis today...
hope he sticks with the fastall and sinker.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His fastball...
..and sinker are really the same pitch (2 seamer). When he throws too many 4 seamers, the ball usually ends up with an asphalt mark on it.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Aug 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we'll find out.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
debateable...
he did with the Padres for a bit…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in cecil cooper's bizarro world he can
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 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez playing with fire there.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
let's see if Aramis returns the favor.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
misses a fly from Wigginton. “Screaming line drive”
’’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 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It was roped right at him...
those are difficult to judge off the bat…it’s 50/50 weather a below average OF’er makes those plays.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see it
but Pat & Ron said he misjudged it, leaped for it, and didn’t catch 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 6, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cancel the post game show
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Like Pat Hughes just said
Ramirez footwork has got alot better
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did he hit the trash can?
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 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Wright STOLE Ramirez's Gold Glove last year
Let’s hope he wins it this year . . . He’s been awesome
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano once again blowing bunghole
and misjudging the ball
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
in the field
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep... his daily butcher job
and then lazy jog to the ball
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
by SackMan on Aug 6, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take it easy fellas...
frozen ropes right at you are not routine plays….he committed the cardinal sin of the outfield…his first step was in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea thats easy to say for a good outfielder
but for soriano it is normal to misplay a ball
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, cmon, it's not.
He’s made several good running catches. He’s not Reed Johnson or Jimmy Ballgame, but he’s competent.
’’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 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it resulted in?
Jeeze…the guy isn’t going to make EVERY PLAY! Accept this and enjoy his production at the plate. I more than makes up for his lack of OF “adriotness”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've misplayed the same ball...
But, then again… I’m not playing outfield in the Major Leagues.
It’s the lazy-a55 jog to the wall to retrieve the ball that constantly pisses me off about Soriano
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
by SackMan on Aug 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because TY WIGGINTON is going to make it to third if he doesn't run harder?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the horrible habit of it that pisses me off: no hustle what-so-ever in the field.
Run to the damn ball… anything can happen.
I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
Updated on May 25, 2008
by SackMan on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's playing
the way he thinks he should. When he needs to run fast, he does.
’’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 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a massive picture of Fred McGriff
by Canseco's Roid Party on Aug 6, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's BlueMike's job.
of course, he has returned. But we’re not losing, so you won’t see him in the game thread.
’’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 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a bus?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
by Galvan316 on Aug 6, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's be more patient this inning.
Shall we?
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 6, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no way Backe throws so many strikes two innings in a row
Im thinking we get a walk or two this inning
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Usual Suspects!
Haven’t seen Bump so here goes….
"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 6, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hiyo!
’’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 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I not saying if I'm here or not.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm lurking
while working
"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 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
live from Bourbonnais
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's happenin'.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on Aug 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here!
Coming at you from Bloomington, IN Herman B. Wells library at Indiana University!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fellow IU Grad here . . .
Go Hoosiers
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my rolls are here
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shiver....
"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 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eLLO guvna
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha I miss that commercial
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only half paying attention
(trying to work)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm in the same boat
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Aug 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here here here
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tardy but here...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does "in and out" count?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up 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 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey -- I told you not to worry about DeRo!
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were most definitely correct!
And when DeRo gets hot, you need asbsetos gloves to shake his hand.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice play by Marquis
’’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 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounded like Marquis made a nice snag there.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unluckiest hitter in the game. He hits nothing but ropes. Not!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caught an at bat last night...
He struck out.
On a high, away fastball.
Just like old times.
by Slim1256 on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, I saw that, too.
Corey did make a nice defensive play last night, though. Running catch up against the centerfield wall.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis with a marquee play
...pun intended
by 1060addision on Aug 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe
throwing some not-strikes now…
’’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 6, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pence caught a ball!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey y'all
Just got back to NC after 6 glorious days in Chicago including 3 Cubs games: Thurs in Milwaukee, Sunday and Monday where we were sandwiched in the concourse with 40,000 folks trying to stay dry and alive. It’s nice to watch this one from my couch.
by mlern on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds
DOUBLES
’’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 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jedmonds heating up at the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok DeRo get him in
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WooHOO!
Jimmay Doubles!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Aug 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Ballgame. Jumping on the first pitch!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D-RO, D-RO, D-RO
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go Cubbies
"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 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
See, DeRoMyHeRo!
everything’s 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 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good! Glad to know I didn't jinx him by hanging out at BCB today.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love me some back to back doubles
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it feels good to be a gangster!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Feedin’ the poor and hepin out wit they bills/Although I was born in Jamaica/Now Im in the US makin’ deals
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double em up baby!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's hard out here for a pimp...
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When you're trying to make money for the rent....
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome, join us, won't you?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go, Dome
make it three doubles in a row!
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad I just picked him up on.
my fantasy team!
by 1060addision on Aug 6, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY!!!
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Aug 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Much better
i figured we’d be lighting Backe up!
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
by Jettero2112 on Aug 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks blue...for calling the boat-oar pitch a strike.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
clever... I see whatcha did there...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 6, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bob wondering if Kosuke's worn out
because he has to talk to the reporters every day.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You dont' hit with your mouth.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I do.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Steve Phillips blame him having to order dinner in english?
That angle needs to go away
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome continues to frustrate
Another short flyout
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit pencil
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Want to see a magic trick?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got a feeling Geo's gonna have a big day
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
by alabebo on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
prince thrown out at home
on a fly to the outfield
by tim815 on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a novel idea . . .
walk a guy with 2 outs and 1st base open. Is Howry Watching
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitchin around Geo
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Aug 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe is living on the outside corner...
sit on one and rip it already!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe at first - lol - not now
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Geo
"It's better to appear stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt."
by 1060addision on Aug 6, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis still owes us a homer for that start against the Marlins
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RIckie Weeks: 4-4, 2 RBI
Stock up on canned goods.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis can help himself here...
and at least we flip the lineup over for the next inning…well done Geo!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Soto walk?
’’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 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Affirmative.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, River.
’’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 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no?
’’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 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to be different :)
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
’’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 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis fouls out
to Berkman.
’’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 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone should've thrown some lightining at him.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn, I'm not at the game
and I have some in this bottle here…
’’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 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derosa has been playing well
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe is living in the junkyard. Does he have a fastball today?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe has 36 pitches after two innings. Looks like we may see their bullpen in the 6th
or maybe before
by zevkalman on Aug 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully it won't have to do with pitch count . .
but with the 7 runs we put on the board
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome!
keep the glove, who cares about the bat?!?
’’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 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whew...
nice catch!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch out. This guy can hit.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke Whuddacatch Fukudome
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon
it’s the PITCHER! Strike him out!
’’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 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rami's
getting quite the workout today.
’’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 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to say that
Trying to get his gold glove today
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 Outs
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell are they TALKING about???
’’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 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
grd
’’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 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Battling the sun & wind - Ed just can't get to that one & put it away...
Oh well – Marquis is gonna get out of this.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ground rule double at Wrigley
That does not happen often
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I assume that got stuck in the ivy
No way it went over the fence
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by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
boing
’’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 6, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
11 1/2 foot high fence
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why no sunglasses?
"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 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there above his hat. it'd be pretty tough to take the sunglasses off, put them on while running towards the fly ball
by aznsensation on Aug 6, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never understood that.
makes no sense to me that they wear sunglasses where they can’t get at 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 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fashion statement?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, obviously, they should be on in the first place with the sun 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 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't do him much good sitting on his cap...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else having trouble with MLB.TV?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm having trouble with sportsline
keeps saying the brewers are ahead
by tim815 on Aug 6, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hunter Pence looks
entirely too happy in his Gamecast photo….
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
walked him.
’’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 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COME ON, JASON
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No shots to the face........YET
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Marquis - Throw Strikes!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OH real smart Marquis
walk somebody so you can face Berkman
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by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
"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 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Spaghetti-O's
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berkman hitting .480 vs. Marquis with 11 walks.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets go baby, one out all we need!
"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 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greetings from DC -- How are the Cubs doing?
by Emelie on Aug 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
winning 1-0
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FINISH HIM!
’’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 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Lightning!!
"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 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis looks to have some good movement today, but is getting the ball a little too up
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit
’’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 6, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was inevitable, just gotta get lee now
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Aug 6, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Good word. It was inevitable. Berkman is a good hitter, and we all know about Marquis.
Cub killer CLee is up, though.
by zevkalman on Aug 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For crying out loud! It's the 3rd inning and we have 2 outs and the top of the order up...
calm down.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were saying...
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the love of Pete Marquis...
Just get the last out of the half inning & only allow one run!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 6, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that did not surprise me one bit
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
This could get ugly fast with Lee batting
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is just dumb
Fastball right over the plate!
by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not dumb, just not good command...
I am quite confident that that is not where he wanted that pitch.
by SouthernCub on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he's D-U-M-B
When the best pitching coach in the game gives up on you, you’re a dumbass.
by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Jason so much.
So very very very very very much.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MARQUIS SUCKS!
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fastball
right down the middle of the plate. Ron Santo is… upset.
’’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 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee
home run.
So much for Marquis being on today.
4-1 Astros
’’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 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
omg
marquis
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Aug 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
an efffing 0-2 pitch..
and he gives up a bomb.. you have to be kidding me
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Aug 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow 2 outs no one on to 4 quick runs, way to go marquis
"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 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT IS WHAT WE DESERVE
I mean really. WTF
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DRAMA QUEEN
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 6, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they could have walked him...
even with first base occupied. I walk him.
do they listen? Nooooo!
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Santo -
How do you throw a fastball right down the middle with an 0-2 count?
Good question.
Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid PIECE OF CRAP
2 outs and none on. Stupid loser
by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Santo is incredulous
“A fastball down the middle on an 0-2 pitch, how can you do that???”
by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've never overcome a Carlos Lee HR and won a game have we?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i believe we have before..
i think the last one was recently right?? lol we’ve got plenty of time
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodness...
Why oh why put one that close to a hitter like Lee with an 0-2 count? WHY?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well the offense is gonna have to bail him out
Marquis needs to stop getting scared when runners get on base.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
marquis
is scared when runners arent on base
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he's a dumbass
Ask anyone from his days in St Louis. He’s his own worst enemy.
by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's our 5th starter
its ok to give up a up to 5 runs a game so says alot of posters on this board. dfa his sry tail!! he sux
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Aug 6, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis?
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm flustered
n/t sry
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Aug 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is the real cub killer
Outside of two unintelligent pitchers like marquis and howry servingn up fastballs to him, he hasn’t done much this series outside of those 2 homeruns
"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 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could have atleast thrown the ball away from Lee for a couple pitches
“How do you throw a fastball down the middle of the plate on an 0-2 pitch” – The words of the great Ron Santo
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he sucks
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marquis doing his best Howry impression
That being said, I’m not worried. It’s still early.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm not worried yet either..
its still early and we can hit Backe
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Aug 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. We can beat Backe
Assuming Marquis quits messing up pitches….
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not beating Backe that I'm worried about.
It’s beating ourselves.
’’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 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not worried about beating ourselves
The Cubs have proven themselves enough to say that that is not to be to big of a concern
“A day like today 3 runs arent going to beat us… I hope not” – Santo about 2 seconds ago
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, now we get the grounder for the third out...
after the barn door was left open…
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there are some cows
still out there.
’’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 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just saw...
...why the best pitching coach in baseball gave up on this guy.
0-2 pitch, and he gives him a fastball down Broadway.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Aug 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bury a gosh darn breaking ball in the dirt
its not that hard
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
somem posters
arounf here will make excuses for his sry tail. #5 pitcher or w/e he does this almost every start.
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Aug 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No excuses
Anyone who backs Marquis is high on stupid pills. Santo is still talking about it.
by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was no excuse for that pitch
Still a better 5 starter than most teams have
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can score runs in bunches
No reason to panic. Ballgame is young
"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 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agree this team's proven time and again they can get out of jams
ledge jumpers…. chill out
by Emelie on Aug 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ledge jumper????
never but this is almost 2 years of this crap. enough is enough we have marshall,gaudin,and lieber to start (when he comesoff the dl)
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Aug 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, plenty o' time left.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, CLee lays down the pwnage.
And there goes any hope Marquis had for qualifying for a quality start.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to just go with 4 starters
with all the days off coming up . . . then give Marshall a shot at starting
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Marquis get on same bus Howry is leaving on?
Lee must think its Christmas in August with all the fat 2-strike pitches he’s seen this series. I don’t care if you are ace or 5th starter, to miss your spot and throw that pitch 0-2 is a disgrace. Soto wanted the pitch high, he should have known that was too risky. Brewers looking like they will pick up valuable game.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what Lou is thinking about Marquis at this moment?
by zevkalman on Aug 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll field that one Kent...
“Wow. On an 0-2 pitch. This guys sucks.”
*Synth intro to "Jump"*
by SouthsideCub on Aug 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think lou
overreacts as much as you guys
by bheidge on Aug 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normally I agree . . .
Cubs fans in general seem to overreact . . . However, Marquis has been bad for a long time now. It’s justified to be calling for his head now . . .
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How can we find a way to place this guy on the DL"
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That inning could have been a lot better if edmonds would just wear the sunglasses
instead of leaving them on his hat
"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 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking that too
but marquis still should have gotten out of that no problem.
by aznsensation on Aug 6, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DFA Marquis
I have seen this movie – I know how it ends
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Aug 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know this music
let’s… change… the beat!
’’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 6, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't DFA . . .
I would use 4 starters, taking advantage of the days off over the next few weeks. Use Marshall if you have to until Rosters expand . . . then leave his ass off the playoff roster
by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes...
I think it’s so much worse (yesterday and today) because we know Lee is a Cub killer. We’ve known that for years now. So I keep wondering… if you have all this historical data… why keep pitching him like that? Why?
by hmlee on Aug 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fool me once, shame on you
fool me twice, shame on you
Fool me 8 times, shame on you?
by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get fooled again!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The change, it had to come...
We knew it all along..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riot singles
to right.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm tired of watching that curveball on gameday
Our hitters should be able to hit it out
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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