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I hate being second!!

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I had to get out of the Marquis "hate" fest

New thread, new start, let’s score some runs.

"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 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed . . .

Anybody up for a “No Marquis Bashing Rule” for this thread? We all know he sucks . . . let’s just focus on positive thinking

by TheRiot02 on Aug 6, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am in a meeting

’’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 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got News for you

He will suck again before the next overflow thread appears

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 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed the Marquis Hate thread....

Damn, I may have to go back and read…..

That guy needs to grab some pine.

by Jimsil on Aug 6, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Marquis

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 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't hate him.

I’d just love to see him playing for the Yankees or Orioles.

’’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 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 outs - Ramirez up

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Calling a double by Rami

"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 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

observation

marquis starts with the ball behind his back then moves it into his glove in front of him. he then changes grips while bringing the glove down into his set position. watch closely and tell me what difference there is between his changeup,fastball, and sinker!! watch closely!!

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 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis will stop getting bashed when

1. He wins a game
or
2. He is off the Cubs

by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we bring up Carmen Pignatello to take his place LOL

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 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, well he has won six of them.

For whatever that’s worth…

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You forgot

3. NEVER

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry won a game yesterday

he’s being bashed more than ever….just sayin..

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D-Lee hits a lot of fly balls to right field. You think he is afraid

to pull the ball with a runner on first or are they just pitching him away all of the time?

"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 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So our options are:

1) Derrek Lee is afraid of hitting baseballs.
2) Other teams have video of hitters and know when there are baserunners on.

Hrm. Tough choice.

I has a blog. | Ask a sabermagician!

by cwyers on Aug 6, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rami walks

Edmonds up

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I recognize that JM is the #5 starter,

but boy, you have to think that Marshall gives you a better chance to regularly win the #5 game as a starter than Marquis. Is it a contract or experience thing? I have a hard time believing that Lou honestly thinks Marquis is a better pitcher than Marshall.

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Aug 6, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Lou has wanted rid of Marquis for a while.

And, FWIW, Marquis is headed to the bullpen after this start – Cubs are going with a 4-man rotation due to the number of off days ahead.

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by cwyers on Aug 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank goodness...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Aug 6, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we

Really go with a 4 man with Harden’s health?

by hmlee on Aug 6, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs will be on a normal rest schedule...

...so it’s not like they’ll be pitching Harden on short rest.

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by cwyers on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohhh...

Okay that’s fine then.

by hmlee on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we trade Marquis and Howry

for the newly released player, Scott Eyre?

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eyre hasn't been released yet.

The Cubs have seven days to trade him before they have to either release him or send him to the minors. Eyre can refuse an optional assignment.

I has a blog. | Ask a sabermagician!

by cwyers on Aug 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know there's a lot of time...

But I can’t help but think “sigh”

by hmlee on Aug 6, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Turn that frown upside down

This is the Blue Skies thread! Seriously though, it’s early, we’ll be fine.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Aug 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-1 count

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds

having a good at bat 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 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases Loaded

Edmonds walks.

DeRosa up.

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds

walks the bases loaded.

Cmon, DERO!

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Aug 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Marquis

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CLOGGED!

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

loaded for dero my hero

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 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BASES JUICED

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE D-RO!!

"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 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can you say 66 Steroid Filled HR's

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 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Junkyard Backe. 60 pitches in three innings and

not one fastball for a strike!

"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 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good timing huh?

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just get a hit...

’’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 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

beltedddddddddd deeepppppppp!!!

holy cowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!! grand slammmmm dero!!! go nuts go nuts

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 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GRAND SLAM!!!!!!

DEROSA!!! 5-1 CUBS!

’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)

by drewishdrewid on Aug 6, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5-4, I mean!

WOW!

’’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 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drew - nice try forgetting about Marquis

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wishful thinking...

’’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 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, that's 5-4 Cubs.

"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 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

YYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GRAND SLAM DEROSA!!!!!

Current temperature in hell: 45 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Aug 6, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-RO

EFF YES

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow!!!!!

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 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding me??? GRAND SLAM!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis better buy DeRo a BIG steak after the game...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably on the next road trip...

They are very close friends, and have been since their days in Richmond.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SWUNG ON...

BELTED! YOU ARE MY HERO DERO!

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY MOLY!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GRAND MO F'in SLAM

GET OFF THE LEDGE PEOPLE!!!! YEAAHAAHA

"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 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

suck it backe

You suck worse that Marquis, how does that feel?

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

u better believe it babyyy

brian roberts eat ur heart out

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 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AW you beat me to it!

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

by IowaCubs- on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excuse me, Shanghai, but I own the copyright on that!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

Did I tell you, or did I tell you?

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You did!

Have a cold one, on me!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

www.clutch.gov

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

.tv

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to Monday Nights Atlanta at San Fran game… They had a Bum throw out the first pitch… I am not kidding!

The scary part is he looked better than Marquis

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 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GRANNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That confused me

Gameday didn’t update yet, Ron & Pat didn’t have anything, and BCB people are saying “Grand slam!” I’m like …are they just making a cruel joke?? But no! WOOOOO!

by hmlee on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY POOP!

YOU SUCK BRIAN ROBERTS!

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

by IowaCubs- on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pull him now and go with the long relief

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/

by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game today, with these pitchers

will be very similar to the South Park cripple fight, except without the neat reference to They Live.

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hot Dog!

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

by JohnM on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here please

"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 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

double

dome

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 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KOSUKE...

Break out of it!!!

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome

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 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Backe really stinks.....

FUDOME cant bail out and still double!

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 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto

IBB

to get to 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 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOUBLE FOR FUKUDOME!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

walk soto

intentional

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 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This balls got a chaaaaaaaannnce GONE!!!!

Mark f!@#$# DeRosa is ON FIRE!!!!!!

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+222

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 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grand Slam - double - walk

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So would you say that we got those runs...

Backe?

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

by IowaCubs- on Aug 6, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops!

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need to pace ourselves

I’m gonna have a heart attack here, ITS ONLY THE 3rd!! :D

"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 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis!

Doubles! 6-4!

’’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 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, can everybody chill on Marquis for awhile?

It’s not that I necessarily disagree, it just gets a little old.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's see

how he pitches. :P

’’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 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your hate is Marquis' hitting FUEL!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MARQUIS RULES

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow Marquis! Double

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 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MARQUIS MVP!

"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 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you're right.

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Redemption?

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

by Blue W on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good god man.

I think he can.

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just busting your cajones.

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday is slow

hasn’t shown a pitch yet

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

by carolinacub on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good hit

now take him out

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORIANO!!!!

3 r hr!

9-4!!!!

’’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 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I DON"T BELIEVE IT!!!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORRRRRRRRRRIIIIII!

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOO HOOOOO

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 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GONZO!!!!

ALFONSO RULES.

Hey, Backe sucks way worse.

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by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok ok ok ok

Marquis can play 2nd base… stay away from pitching though… haha

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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Marquis plays 2B, where does DeRo play?

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by DeRoMyHero on Aug 6, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

man, i go to meet with the boss...

and all hell breaks loose. 9-4? awesome.

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by Trey2317 on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy CRAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

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

by alabebo on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeowsah!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

9 - 4

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG!

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He DID IT!

He DID IT!

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by Reddevil on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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

by JohnM on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ill take that as a called shot by me!

Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs

by nji232 on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YOU CALLED IT!

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya think?

How’s Racine today?

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

pretty nice out. May not break 80 here

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a beautiful day to be outside, for sure

My sister and brother-in-law are in the bleachers today

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baraboo? Racine?

Madison is awesome right now BTW ;)

by Mapmaker on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

glad to hear from Madtown.

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Went Ho-Chunking last night

Did pretty well. I love Baraboo

by Mapmaker on Aug 6, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad to hear

you were up in this neck of the woods. My last visit to Ho_chunk did not go as well as yours. :(

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by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heading for the Dells on Monday with the family

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

by alabebo on Aug 6, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I teach at

Wisconsin Dells High School.

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaance GONE!!!!

I got the chills man

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH BABAY

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by JohnM on Aug 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great point, 2 outs.

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very

Lilly like.

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did he throw his glove?

’’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 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

wow wow wow wow wow bats bats bats bats bats bats bats bats!!!!

’’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 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

"It's better to appear stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt."

by 1060addision on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THIS IS OUR YEAR!

"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 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

stat-padding selfish money whore!

’’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 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs did better

when he was on the DL

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by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know they didn't

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 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*sarcasm*

thought that’s what this thread was all about!!!

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wasn't sure...

still no sarcasm font 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 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he can hit.

I'm not going to even bother trying to update this sig everyday anymore... that's what the standings column on ESPN is for.
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by SackMan on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm giggling uncontrollably in my office

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

trying to work on a powerpoint presentation

i suspect my customer to going to get an inadvertant ‘post’ on page 4

"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
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by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SORIANO HR!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY HIT!!!! WE'RE AWESOME!!!!

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by SackMan on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Backe's reaction to Sori's HR:

Classic

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by Reddevil on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy assface

this is amazing…..

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy assface?

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

by IowaCubs- on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THe absolute king of insurance home runs

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by JohnM on Aug 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW !!!!!

8 runs with 2 outs???

by Itchy on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Amazing...

Ron and Pat are at their best right now! Hearing “There’s a DEEP DRIVE!!!” about 3 times this inning from Pat is giving me goosebumps.

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thats what I was just thinking

I got mad chills from these two… nothing better then a hard core fan or two announcing a great season by the Cubbies!

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep Backe in!!!

please please please

by santo4hof on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh man is this fun

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

by alabebo on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a guess hack hitter

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

by carolinacub on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I meant Sori

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

by carolinacub on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eight. Run. Inning.

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

understatement of the year.

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm losing my voice

n/t

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 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love this team...

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

by Blue W on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling...

...this is going to be one of those 12-10 games

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With. Two. Outs.

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by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Never heard Kasper sound so goofy...

screaming and yelling like I am…

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by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

8 RUN 3rd INNING!

"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 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lets watch marquis closely

watch his hands,gloves and the ball on his pitches

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 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

see if

you can see a difference of the way he does when changing his grip from pitch to pitch

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 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard he's tapping people's phones in between pitches.

Watch carefully.

"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08

by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can not believe that inning

From either team.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Aug 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

easily the most eventful inning of season

by PieFan08 on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How's D.C.?

Reshaping our foreign policy?

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

by Bump Bailey on Aug 6, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh I'll leave that one alone ;-}

s’ok. I’m only here for 24 hours and in a conference room the whole time. Will be happy to be back tomorrow night.

by Emelie on Aug 6, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about

the nine-run inning against the Sox?

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Because they both strike me as the sort of mediocre pitchers who would have just those kinds of innings.

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by cwyers on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, you're wrong.

Marquis gave up 5 ER in one inning on June 26 vs. the Orioles.
He gave up 4 ER today.

Those are his only innings over 3 ER all season.

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by Bildo1805 on Aug 6, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heart Jason Marquis

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by IowaCubs- on Aug 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's see how Marquis

handles a 5 run lead, first :)

by DWChaney on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is a 5 run lead enough

for Marquis?

It should be!!!

by PhillyCub on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

inside corner, thigh high

alex, what is “where should you never pitch alfonso soriano?”

that is correct

by tim815 on Aug 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That inning was NUTS!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a pig.

’’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 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

with a mutation

growing out its @$$

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

by mondello58 on Aug 6, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

just a bull pig.

’’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 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those have

“Rocky Mountain Oysters” beat by a mile.

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by iluvryno on Aug 6, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

reminds me

that i get to go to the state fair tomorrow night. maybe i’ll see the world’s largest boar…

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 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Larry King?....

oh…boAr….sorry.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we need to...

Do to Marquis what Arizonia did to Micah Owings. Bull pen and pinch hitter duty!

by hmlee on Aug 6, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

9-4 after 3 innings, eh?

So, this is gonna be one of those games.

Buckle up, everyone. This thing could take a while.