Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 8/6, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 6, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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non ledge-jumping game threads today...sans the first pitch thread.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
So I should stay away from
the first pitch thread?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
It's not terrible...just some Marquis hating and hand wringing over the early deficit.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Will they never learn
that you can’t count this team out?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Would you like to settle this like adults?
With Jello Wrestling!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey! There's three of us!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
4 is even better!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
How about 5?
“Iluvryno” says it all!!
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
Actually
“margaritagirl” gave it away
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
good point
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
I'm sorry!!!
I didn’t know you were a girl too. It’s hard to tell from some of names used.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
I didn't realize either hmlee OR DeRo were
whoops
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha
Yes :p
A good chunk of my extended family is from Wisconsin. I nearly went to UW Madison for college, and when one of my cousins got married (she was a UW alum as was her husband) Bucky came to the reception.
Well, that's a Big 10 school....
At least it used to be.
What did you major? I’m kicking around pursuing an MBA from there, but that’s a big time comitment.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Sue and Em made it obvious with their names...
I thought I did when I said that my crush on DeRo wasn’t a “mancrush”, but more of a standard crush…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I must have missed that. I just
caught on last week that you were a girl.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Oh, I thought I said that last year!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Never knew that either...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
thank you for not firsting!
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 6, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
TWS....oh...FIRSTing....sorry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
When was the last time Marshall pitched in a game?
It seems to me it’s been awhile.
Hey nji
Apparently Gabbert has been an absolute STUD so far in camp…Can’t…wait….for….football…..
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
uh oh....
Carlos Lee’s up again, with a runner on 2B.
He can hit it into the Lake and we are still blowing them out
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I am such a wuss...
Lee out on an infield pop up
I just got home
and didn’t get to listen until we the inning when we got the 8 runs. How did Marquis do?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
marquis didn't do too badly
one bad pitch to Carlos Lee, really.
And the first 2.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Yup...
Roughed up in the 3rd and got out of a jam in the 4th.
1 bad pitch doomed him.
gave up a 3R HR to Lee on an 0-2 count.
Other than that, decent.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
I agree with you.
He lost focus.
He gave up 4 runs in an inning.
And the other 5 innings: squat.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
One bad pitch...
otherwise, very solid. But, that one bad pitch went for a 3-run HR
The usual...
4 earned, some trouble locating or so I’ve heard…
"It's better to appear stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt."
GOOD GOD THE TRIXIES ARE OUT TODAY.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Ooh-Ra Santo!
’’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)
God I love females with blonde hair and white under armor tops on
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
White under armor sports bras you mean.
That was some classic fan cam work there.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Arnie Harris would be proud...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to think he was working the big switcher in the sky there.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
can i haz tech allowenzez?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
What do you love them with?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the "tea cup"
picture you posted for Game three of the Brewers series should be used here SWL
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
I concur with my fellow BCB'er...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Always welcome
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
LOL...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Just to clarify for everyone...
I saw this once before. Because a manager does not have to pull a pitcher on his first visit, he can double-switch after talking to his pitcher IF he signals a double-switch to the HP ump before waving to the bullpen.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
So... Did he signal?
I’m confused.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Here's what happened...
1. Lou went to the mound. Jason appeared to agree that he was done.
2. Lou turned to the HP ump to signal for a double-switch.
3. The ump acknowledged it.
4. Lou signaled to the bullpen.
5. Lou and the ump met half-way to record the changes.
6. Lou signaled to Edmonds to come out.
Where is Northsider to do the PBP for me?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I miss him too.
He adds a lot to these game threads.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
sounds right...
...but on the 2nd visit he needs to signal before crossing into the field of play, because the 2nd visit requires the manager to remove the pitcher.
"In the end, everything is a gag." - Charlie Chaplin
How about DeRo? 8 RBI in 2 games?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Rim Johnmonds with ANOTHER DOUBLE!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Beautiful YEAR
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
And as Al says
“the best is yet to come”.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Just got home...
...hello to everyone. Looks like everyone wants to score today. Glad to see DeRo and AFon doing great. And Jason doesn’t look too bad, either!!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Good afternoon, Sue
Weather finally broke down here in Kansas. It was 100+ five or six days in a row down here.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It wasn't quite that hot
here but ti was hot and humid but today is not too bad. Perfect for shopping!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Wow!
5 or 6 days?
Rough with the humidity, eh?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
We had 5-6 100+ days here in Oklahoma, too.
It’s 92 today, and I feel like I need to wear a sweater outside.
Monday and Tuesday it was 105.
I'm sorry, Jimmy
But I ate Subway for lunch today. But I did have Jimmy John’s yesterday!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
twss
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You've missed quite the game Dan
8 run inning with 2 outs was server-killer here at work!
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
I saw when we were down 1-4
And swore @ Marquis a bit. I can’t believe how hot Soriano has been lately.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Those home run swings never pay off...
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't even realize the Cubs were batting now
:( I hate being at work.
he fouled a ball off his foot, so it was probably convenient.
’’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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
theriot took a foul ball off his ankle..
played defense the next inning then Lou took him out. Being up 7 we could afford it.
"Go Cubs Go"
Ondec
Ks looking. On to the 8th!
’’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)
I could have sworn tonight's game was to be a night game
Oh well
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
Update that Sori watch!!!!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
It's amazing that we'd be talkint MVP for him...
if he’d stayed healthy all year.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Not on a getaway day
Other teams do it, but the Cubs rarely do.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Tampa did it...
ugh.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall
I’d like to see him finish. Lou should let the rest of the pen get two days in a row off. If Marmol pitches today, I will not be happy.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
Marshall still pitching?
’’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)
i'm so glad our starters are just throwing strikes
its a nice thing to see. and marquis didnt pitch all too bad except for that one inning but who cares we have the lead
REST
Off day Thursday, off day Monday.
Love it. Hopefully some of the slumpers can figure stuff out.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
nice DP!
Lee! w00t!
’’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)
This is the kind of DP's from him we all enjoy...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
twss
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 6, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
You know it!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Heads Up 7-UP
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 6, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, forgot about that one!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I always used to cheat...
...at 7-up by looking at the people’s shoes when they tapped me.
I’ve been going straight to hell since 2nd grade >8(
by Shawon O Meter on Aug 6, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
long as you're enjoying the ride
I know I am
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you guys think it's weird
That I don’t use MLB Gameday because the Cubs have a losing record when I use it?
the only people more superstitious than baseball players
are baseball fans.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 6, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
They've won every game I've seen on ESPN GAMECAST
I’m 12-0 on gamecast…
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
I appreciate your sacrifice!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I.....Appreciate. You.
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
nice of gene keady and his toupee to make an appearance at the game
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
it's embarassing.
i can’t stand him because of it.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
It's a comb over, not a toupee
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 6, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
do we need to post a poll on this?
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
+1 it's a toupee
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 6, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
how do you part a come over in the midde?
(see picture below)
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they are talking
about Gene Keady’s come over.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
when the toup' coaches at purdue there is.
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
Wow, he's aged a lot in five years
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.
Or he isn't using Grecian anymore
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
He used to dye his toup?
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.
Are you saying Ron does not wear a toupe?
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
LaTroy Hawkins
in to pitch.
Our cup runneth over?
’’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)
Wow, another great fancam effort
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
They definately brought their A game today
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 6, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
What's the deal with the Wednesday day game fancam?
Strong efforts. They look work-age…
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Gene Keady in the house.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
Sean Marshall is up third this inning
Does Lou let him bat?
I say yes.
Hahaha
I’m watching Gamecast of the Angels’ game cause I have Santana on my fantasy team…Alex Cintron is on the O’s, and his photo is in a Cubs uniform. Forgot we had him for about 8 minutes…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Where's Latroya's dress?
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
wardrobe malfunction
wore the ugly red outfit instead
LBR
in for Rami
’’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)
I love how the From The Cubicle dorks
try to be witty.
yeah those guys are a bunch of dorks...
(i say as i sob from my cubicle)
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
So, did the Cubs nation boo LaTroy when he came in?
You know, just for old times sake?
DWard doesn't look that fat -- maybe because I just saw Prince Fielder...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
SHARK IN THE WATER!
Jeff Spellcheck in to pitch the top of the ninth!
’’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)
Daryle Daryle Daryle
You and Howry can snap out of those slumps any day now.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
I like winning
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I like lamp
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 6, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
23 games over .500
awesome.
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
not yet.
almost!
’’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 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
it does have a nice ring to it, though
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
that it 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 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
What is this 2006 you speak of?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
What a crap year that was
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
LaTroy is a monster! Why did we ever git rid of him?
oh yeah, that’s right…
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
Easy to throw strikes when the game's out of reach
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
the YANKEES released LaTroy....
And they’re desperate for relievers…
And they let Farnsie go!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Yes, but I feel they will regret that move
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I have to go in 15 minutes. Can we get this over with quickly, please?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Story of my life (sigh)
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Quintero
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Does it matter?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Word is when Latroy was traded to the Giants...
...they had to let him know that big glove in left wasn’t the leftfielders.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
nice play, Fonty!
’’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)
always nice to see the hustle/scrapiness
when you’re up 7.
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
Please don't humor us by saying that Fontenot is 5'10"
5’7” is closer to the truth…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Beautiful scoop by Lee too..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
K!
that’s two!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
He's the UTIL in Houston.
Wouldn’t you be?
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Butt Cracks K's Swinging! 2 out!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
Fly it!!!!!!!!!!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!!!!!
23 OVER 500!
’’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)
Yes!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
There's our guy!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Mungo Jerry said:
“In the summertime when the weather’s high,
dee-dee-dee-dee-dee.
Da-da-da-da-da…Yeah, we’re happy happy,
da-da-da-da-dah.”
CUBS WIN!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
Mungo Jerry on BCB
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.
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
In honor of the upcomimg games....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
You have too much time on your hands, and it's great
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
God Bless America...and the Cubbies.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 6, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy Breakfast of Champions!
What a win!
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
that's great
heading right into the olympics. nicely done.
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
LOL. classic!
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 6, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that like the Island of Domination?
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
That is fantastic,
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
yahoo. how many games OVER 500?????
GoCubsGo
2 to the 3
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
you know
if the Cubbies can’s sweep a series, I’m satisfied with taking 2 out of 3.
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What kind of weirdo has the time to find and post a picture like that?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anoyne see...
That going into today’s game, the Cubs had a +136 run differential? I guess it’s now +143… which is 99 runs higher than the “best” team in baseball. (LAA)
THATS the biggest reason i keep giving people
that the cubs are better than the angels
by cubsonWGN4ever on Aug 6, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup. Another reason there's no reason to worry if
this team trails in the early innings. They will score.
And we're doing it with only one regular hitting over .300...
and that guy only hits scrappy singles and plays below average defense at the most important defensive position on the field!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
those BA numbers
are going to change, I think…
’’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 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
They don't matter, as long as our team OPS remains as high as it is.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Games like this really help us out in that stat
I still think the Angels are awfully good. As in best team in baseball.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
We can take them.
We can take ANYONE right 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 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
We can beat them no question
But to think the Angels have that record on accident is foolish.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
I think they have it
in part because they’re in a weak division.
’’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 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
True, but they have good starting pitching and a lights out bullpen
We can outscore them, but I don’t see many teams beating them if they get into the 8th with the lead.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
that's fine.
we’ll just score first 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 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really, They are 23-10 against the AL East
and only 19-12 in their own division. 17 over on the road.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Look at the expected W/L records..
.they’re winning quite a bit more than can be expected…and we’re winning slightly less.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
True. They are what the D Backs were last year
Also a great record in 1 run games.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
They're better than that...
but maybe a “very rich man’s version of the 2007 DBacks.”
My take is...their offense is middle of the road in the AL...
their pitching is quite solid. Just glancing at the Angles team page in baseball-reference.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Winner Winner
’’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)
My scorecard...
yes 1. Sori will have at least 1 XBH.

half 2. Jason will have a QS and at least 1 hit.

yes 3. DeRo will reach base at least twice.

half 4. The Cubs will make at least 2 great defensive plays.

no 5. Jim Edmonds will have at least 1 RBI.

yes 6. The Cubs will win.
Three plus 2 halves…
I’ll try to do better on Friday!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Another useless stat...
DeRo has hit 12 HRs….
10 have come in games the Cubs won.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Need a link to 'Go Cubs Go'
so I can turn up the speakers in my office and karoke with myself.
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
Karstens has a no-no into the eighth...
dont feel so bad about him workin us last week…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
actually, perfect into 8th
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
In case anyone missed it:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?tags=game:235464&partnerId=PGA-2008%2F08%2F06%2Fhoumlb-chnmlb-1-CHC
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
ooops....must copy/paste WHOLE link
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
OT. Pittsburgh's Karsten has
perfect game going after 7 here.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
now thru 7.1
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep. Listening to local radio
exciting stuff
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
now thry 7.2.....
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Perfecto adios
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Where is the Win Flag?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 6, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
CUBS WIN!
CUBS WIN!
CUBS WIN!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Better?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 6, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
No-no no more
Chris Young doubles to left
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .297 20 HR 52 RBI
A good day.
Cubs win, and I got my BCB shirt in the mail. Not too shabby.
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
AWW
karstens gives up 2b to young
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 6, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone else left on the board that remembers
Jeff Pico’s first ML start?
Karstens might not be an ace just yet!
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 6, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
9 innings, wound up with a 4-hit shutout.
not too shabby.
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
The offday tomorrow is going to kill me.
We need a faux game-thread (complete with overflows) and elect a person each inning to make up PBP for us to discuss.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
whom do you want to be playing?
pick any team you’d like…
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
Cleveland Spiders
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
i think we could come up with some info on them
that Cy Young guy could be a real hindrance to the Cubs’ momentum.
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
The Lineups for tomorrws Cubs vs. Spiders game from Gordon's twitter page.
CF Tommy Dowd
SS Harry Lochhead
2B Joe Quinn
RF Dick Harley
C Joe Sugden
1B Tommy Tucker
LF Sport McAllister
3B Suter Sullivan
P Crazy Schmit
LF Soriano
2B DeRosa
1B Lee
3B Ramirez
C Soto
RF Fukudome
CF Johnson
SS Cedeno
P Howry!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
that means the spiders
will have Cy Young and Nig Cuppy in the bullpen tomorrow. going to be a tough one, especially with Howry making his first career start.
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
NO...this is the 1899 team....not the 1898 team.
The best they could do is bring Jim Hughey or Charlie Knepper in…but if we make it a laugher…we’ll probably get to see Harry Colliflower in the mop up role.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
well in that case.
might as well start howry and maybe rest rami.
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
do you realize that team had a pythagorean won-loss of 26-128?
and still fell short! wow.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Yes...it's why I picked them.
The worst season of professional baseball ever played.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
i couldn't imagine having to sit through that
i shudder to think what this site would look like if the Cubs were even close to that bad…
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
but a worse thought
could they hit howry? i say this soley tongue in cheek…
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
Most HS ballplayers can hit straight fastballs over the plate.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 6, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
touche.
they can even hit the ones that drift back over the plate.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
That's like the faux TB thread earlier this year.
I believe Murton hit some HRs through the roof of the Trop.
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