Offday Game Thread: Cubs vs. Spiders, Thursday 8/7, 1:20 CT
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 11:32 AM CDT
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Thursday, Aug 7, 2008, 1:20 PM CDT Wrigley Field
Crazy Schmit vs Bob HowrySunny.
Sunny. Winds blowing out to center field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 85.
The sun is out and shining brightly today, and temperatures are perfect for a day baseball game. Let's enjoy this extra game and have some fun!
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The Cubs take the field today in their Orphan Throwback Uni's to face the 1899 Cleveland Spiders. Some of the regulars get the day off in preparation for the Cardinal series this weekend. Lou has seen fit to give Howry his first career ML start today, thereby insuring that he'll be unavailable for the next few days. Smart move Lou! He couldn't have picked a better opponent to help Bob build up some confidence, because the Spiders have posted the worst season in professional baseball history. This should be an easy win (knock on Wood), but that's why they play the games right?
The rumor is that a certain internet baseball blogger will sing TMOTTBG today...Go Cubs!
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Great
Howry just gave up a HR to Chester Lee, great great grandfather of Carlos Lee. Long line of Cub killers.
2-0.
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Is that Brant Brown in the field for the Spiders?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
OOOHHHH NNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Lineups! Get Your Lineups Here!
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
CF Johnson
3B DeRosa
1B Ward
C Blanco
RF Fukudome
SS Cedeno
2B Fontenot
P Howry!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 11:39 AM CDT reply actions
i think Lou
couldn’t have gone righty-lefty any better. though Harry Colliflower will be ready in case Lou goes with the left-handed pinch hitter.
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
Why risk Soriano?
I’d like to see Edmonds get some extra swings in. Reed should be in left.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Schmit is a lefty. If we can get him out of the game...I think Lou would sit Soriano and bring Jimmy in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure, but why not get Edmonds swings against a lefty?
At some point, he’ll need to face a lefty reliever.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
don't worry.
i’m sure if Lou brings Edmonds in, he’ll see a lefty reliever today. provided schmit isn’t on his game.
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There's no way Dick Harley has that strength naturally
I bet he’s on the juice…..Dr. McDellituddy’s Wonder Tonic
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you've got watch out for the tonic
allergic reactions are a you-know-what, just as ken griffey told us years ago
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
Until Baseball bans Dr. McDellituddy’s Wonder Tonic...
he’s not cheating.
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Harley has a chance
to break Ned Williamson’s single season HR mark of 27. He’s at 6 now.
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That record will never be broken.
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Funny thing about Williamson's record
This might be more common knowledge than I give it credit for, but Williamson played for Cap Anson’s Chicago team at a ballpark in the present day northwest corner of Millennium Park. It apparently had one of the shortest left field fences in history, comparable to a modern little league field. Because of this, Williamson had a very skewed home/road differential on his home runs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_run#Progression_of_the_Major_League_Baseball_single-season_home_run_record).
One of this fun little facts, before Ruth changed how the game was played.
I'm really questioning Joe Quinn's decision
to start Joe Sugden at catcher over Ossee Schreckengost. What is he thinking??? Schreckengost hit .314 for the Spider’s last year.
Quinn is an idiot!
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 11:49 AM CDT reply actions
i think it's an ownership issue, to be honest
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 actually because Sugden is Schmit's personal catcher.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
then quinn deserves some credit
bobby cox must be on staff, since he’s been doing that since the 80’s.
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
Cox is in his 2nd year as the manager of the Spiders' AA team in Hoboken.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The Hoboken Gravediggers, right?
I think a young Frank Chance was on that squad…
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
OT: Pres McKinley signs resolution of annexation of Hawaii
What a waste… McKinley is worrying about some insignificant island in the middle of the oceans, while we’re at war with Spain.
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
who cares about Hawaii?
and who would take a steamer 10 days to get there?
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
This is just another imperialistic, neo-con move by his administration.
This will just further erode our relations with the Pacific Rim, and they already hate us as it is! Alger and Hay are just using him as puppets to get what they want. He’s the Worst. President. Ever.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
given the problems in his administration...
...i wonder if that Roosevelt fella would ever consider running for office. he could easily capture the west and veteran vote due to his service in the spanish-american war. plus, the folks in new york love him from his governorship there.
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
Did you know?
The Spiders have the worst road record in MLB history, with 109 losses. The Spiders were so bad that teams refused to travel to Cleveland to play them, forcing the Spiders to play 36 straight road games to end the season.
Which is why we're playing them at home today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
other way around
Cleveland played so many games on the road because they couldn’t draw any fans at home, not because other teams refused to come to Cleveland.
This was a fairly common practice in the 19th century. If you look at the first decade of the NL or some of the other “major” leagues, you’ll see a lot of this, especially from the teams in smaller cities such as Troy, NY.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
by LaddieRenfroe on Aug 7, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry and Schmit look eerily similar in their mlb.com pics...
I’m not saying Howry’s a dead man, but he does have one foot in the grave, methinks.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
Good news....I can do PBP today if you guys want!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions
well, how would we be able to follow along?
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
first pitch still at 1:20 CT?
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
Yep...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
fantastic.
i’ve got to pick up a tuxedo for tonight’s turn-of-the-century ball, but i shall return in time for howry’s first 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
OT: We invaded Manila
This damn US-Phillipines War. I don’t agree on the reasons we’re there, but I’ll continue to support the troops no matter how materialistic and barbaric our country has become.
I’m going to the game, so I can’t stick around for the game thread. Got to get my suit and top hat from the cleaners to wear to the game.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
what resources does the Phillipines have?
besides rubber, which we’ll need for those new-fangled automobiles Mr. Ford is putting out. Good thing we have plenty of oil in this country, or we’d be in big trouble…
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
After getting that Puerto Rican land, it was just a matter of time....
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, I'll bet it's only a matter of time
Until we annex Cuba. They’re getting tired of Spanish rule, I believe.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sitting by my wireless telegraph...ready to tally my scoresheet and relay the PBP to you all here!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
We invaded Manilla?
link?
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
what is this "link" stuff you speaketh of?
I just heard it over the telegraph…
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I have no idea
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, what's the deal with that Boston-Washington game?
I’m hearing conflicting reports. Was it a no-hitter or a one-hitter?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
That John McGraw fella's going to be something as manager of Baltimore...
...never could stand the cheating bastard as a player, but he’s done well so far this year.
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Gametime Lineup Update!
CF Johnson
3B DeRosa
LF Soriano
1B Ward
RF Fukudome
C Blanco
SS Cedeno
2B Fontenot
P Howry!
Looks like Lou is doing a last minue lineup shuffle!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
A rousing rendition of the National Anthem by Horace P. Messmer!
Chicago Orphan Baseball is on the wireless!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
Can I get drunk for this fake game?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
i would encourage it.
lord knows the spiders fans already are…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I really have no idea what's going on here, who the Spiders are, or why this pseudo-game is so popular on BCB right now
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Fake sir? Are you insinuating a fallacy is being adduced here?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
tib's niblets!
an insult, sir, that is a downright insult!
’’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 7, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't believe they raised the beer prices again
$.06 a cup. And you know you have to tip the guy 10 mills. Pretty soon it’ll be a barber’s dime.
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See, you need to understand that the Spiders got screwed.
Their pythag W/L was 26-128, which is much better than their actual mark of 20-134. If Lave Cross and Joe Quinn were better managers, those 6 games would’ve been in the bag! The only real weak point on the team was that Harry Colliflower, and his 8 ERA.
The Orphans/Cubs take the field to a chorus of whoops and hollers!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
Why can't I find this on the mediacenter
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Is there going to be over-flow threads posted?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Possibly.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
WOOOO!!
Hey can i do pbp?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Srry...I'm taking the PBP today...trust me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry facing the leadoff man CF Tommy Dowd....
runs the count to 2-2.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions
Is this game in HD?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
I can't find it on TiVO
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
it's not even in 2D
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
gah!!!! The umpire is squeezing Howry here
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Dowd slaps one solid...
but right to Ward and he takes it to the bag himself….one out.
Score that play 3 unassisted.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions
You didn't have a lot of friends when you were a child, did ya, SWL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Bully!
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
this lad, Ward
can he hit? He’s a frightfully good defender, says 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 7, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I cant wait to see the Illinois Bell telegraph question of the day
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Harry Lochhead up for the Spiders...
Howry has him 1-2
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
Why do I feel like I'm watching a painter paint his masterpiece?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
i feel like this quote sums it up
Bluto: Over? Did you say “over”? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
Otter: Germans?
Boon: Forget it, he’s rolling.
just let him go, he’s rolling
by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 7, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
put him away Howry!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Ugh...walks Lochhead on 3 consecutive balls...
runner on for second baseman Joe Quinn.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
GEEEEEEEZ WHIZZZ!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Howry throws over to 1st....trying to keep Lochhead close...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
Quinn swinging on the first pitch...
slow roller back to DeRosa….he charges and only has a play at first…got Quinn by a step.
Lochhead to 2nd…two out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
Have we paused yet for station identification?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I cant seem to find what station this game is on to identify
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Harley at bat with a runner on 2nd...
the count goes full….and he continues to foul off pitches…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
11th pitch of the AB coming up...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
Howry looking solid, a good what, 25 or 30 pitches this inning....
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hudson Day River Line How Far Did it Float?
265 droll feet!
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Pitch count?!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
I've got $20 on Howry not making it out of the 3rd
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
at this rate
he’s not going to make it out of the first!
Pirate Ron Santo says, Arrrrgh, Geeez!
’’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 7, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
With the runner moving on the pitch...
Harley singles back up the middle….Lochhead scores.
Spiders 1
Cubs 0
Howry pitch count 24
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
What an at bat!
Shucky-Ducky, Quack Quack!
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 7, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
fantastic usage there.
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
GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geeeeez
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Galvan is my Ron,
I am his Pat.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I like this move by Lou, starting Bob today...
...get all the crappiness of our team out in today’s game.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Howry facing Joe Sugden with 2 out and a runner on 1st.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
Howry gets 2 quick strikes and is ahead 0-2.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
come on big boy..... go get em!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Backwards K! 3 out!
Caught him looking at the slider!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
’’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 7, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright!! yes sir!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Not a lot of power for the '99 Spiders?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 7, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
Indeed...None?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 7, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
That good because Howry's biggest problem this year has been the longball.
Maybe a few runs through the 1899 Spiders line-up will do him good.
Dont worry about the Spiders
ITS GONNA HAPPEN!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Anything less than a CG from any pitcher on the Spiders...
...or any pitcher in the 19th century, was an utter unnacceptability…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 7, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
No shame
in losing to a Tarbox team like the ‘99 Spiders. I’m sure the Cubs tenancy to fail against mediocre pitchers like Zany Schmitgall will serve them well.
—horace
That guy Soriano
is such a jackass…...
- Horce
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!
I just went down to my local mart, and gas is $0.17 A GALLON!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS STUFF! CRICKEY! Next thing I know they’re gonna start charging for water.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
his lamps.
’’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 7, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
It's that Rockefeller devil....
Dang trusts. The people are going to rise up if Kerosene gets any pricier, you betcha boy.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
What pitches does Schmit throw?
Does he have a spitball??
All I know is that Schmit was 4th in the bigs in 1890
with 8 hit-batsmen
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 7, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Schmit is finishing his warmup pitches...
and Reed stands in the batters box.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions
Nice trousers on Reed
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Is the Spiders left fielder smoking a cigarette? During the game?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
With a flask in his back right knickers' pocket?
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 7, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I love me some whisky during the bottom of the 1st, lemme tell ya, it helps with the nerves
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
1-1 on Johnson....
he gets fooled on a changeup…nubs it to short and beats the throw for an infield single!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions
It would be nice to have some scrappiness in the 2-hole
And see a single sail over to RF so Reed can get over to third. Stupid lineup today.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
scrappiness in the 2-hole?
TNWSS
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
alright!!!
Great way to start the inning off!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
1/2 the people here think its 1899 the other 1/2 are in 2008
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
DeRosa batting with Reed on 1st...
Crazy Schmit bounces the first pitch and Reed thinks about 2nd but holds up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Reed steals 2nd on a broken hit and run play! DeRosa missed the sign and did'nt swing!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
come on now!
swing the bat
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
DeRosa hangs tough and works the count full.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
Single to Left! Reed Scores...Tie Game!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
YES SIR!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
What were the "bleacher bunnies" like in 1899
anyone know?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
we might be able to see
their bustles!
’’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 7, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano up with DeRosa on 1st....
Looks at the first 2 pitches…2-0. Schmit thought the last pitch was a strike and got the ball back from the catcher and stared at the umpire.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano walks on a close 3-1 pitch at the knees.
2 on for Ward.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
good eye!!?!?!?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
well, now, see
what you gotta understand is that Soriano really is a good ball player, uhhh and, you know… he bats really well. So, uh, it makes perfect sense for him to have walked 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 7, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks dude
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Hey
Any of you chaps here of this Brett Favre guy?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
hear*
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Ward bounces a 2-1 pitch to a diving Tommy Tucker....
Tucker gets up and beats him to the bag…runners move up. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
This game's moving slower than the U.S. Mail
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
what can you expect with horses lugging it?
more technology and they’ll up postage to 3 cents
Here's Fukudome with runners at 2nd and 3rd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Surprised his government is letting him off to play baseball
instead of fighting the Chinese.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Shallow popup to LF....2 out...the runners can't advance.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
Awwwwww geeez!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Henry Blanco grounds out to SS...3 out.
End of the 1st and we’re tied at 1.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
And now a few messages from
Reed & Co. Ladies Hats Makers!
’’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 7, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Ford ad copy from 1908:
FORD HIGH PRICED QUALITY IN A LOW PRICED CAR”
“The Ford Four Cylinder, Twenty Horse Power, Five Passenger Touring Car $850.00 Fob. Detroit”
“We defy anyone to break a Ford Vanadium steel part with any test or strain less than 50% greater than is required to put any other special automobile steel entirely out of business.”
Ajax?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Wrigley's Soap Company
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Tucker up in the top of the 2nd...
Howry AGAIN goes full count…and Tucker singles pasta-diving DeRosa.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
Howry balks....and is arguing with the 1st base umpire...
Tucker to 2nd.
1-1 count on Sport McAllister.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
anybody up in teh Pen?
Isn’t Cy Young available?
’’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 7, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
c'mon blue
how can you call that?
do we have 3 or 4 umps today?
just 1 i believe.
with men on, he moves behind the pitcher to call balls and strikes.
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
Tucker is on my fantasy team! wooooo!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
We forgot to do roll call.
Here. With the front 1/2 of my head shaved and the back 1/2 pulled into a long ponytail, as is the custom under the Manchus.
I'm here
with my long curly sideburns and black hat I never take off.
’’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 7, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm here suffering with my bout of TB... cough
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
i just returned.
long wait at the butcher’s shop today.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Nice. I lol'ed.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Howry losing composure after the balk...walks McAllister on the next 3 pitches.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions
yank 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 7, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Suter Sullivan hits a ball deep in hole between 2nd and 1st...
Fonty makes a diving stop and get Sullivan!
Runners on 2nd and 3rd …1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions
can marquis go on back-to-back days?
nice stop hamster
Crazy Schimt bloop single over Cedeno's head....sigh...2-0 Spiders.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Pardon me...2-1 Spiders.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Lots of runs today.
I haven’t seen a 2-1 game since the Jackson administration.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
GOSH!!!!! GEEE WHIZZZZ!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Another couple of innings
and they might put a fresh ball in play – that’s a threat to Howry.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Howry has Dowd 1-2...
and Dowd fights off an inside fastball for a seeing eye single past Ward…
McAllister scores 3-0 Spiders….Runners on 1st and 2nd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
Lou out for a mound visit.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
No more sarsaparilla for you
You keep changing the score!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Gah! 3-1 Spiders...sorry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody else think..
...that 3 pitches for a walk isn’t enough? That 4 or 5 pitches might be a better number?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Oh, sure -
why don’t we just stop pitchers from being able to add a little dab of something to the ball while we’re at it? The game is perfect as it is – why do you people have to keep tinkering with it?
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I always thought that a foul bunt should NOT be a strike
let them tire the pitchers out, and hit ‘em where they ain’t!
however
they should NOT be able to change woods. Oak should be good enough for anyone!
’’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 7, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
scores from around the league
the cardinals trail 3-0 to …..los angeles….a team….in californy?
yeah, and a guy with dredlocks hit a home run, whatever that is
Speaking of dreads, I do have to wonder....
....how the crowd is dealing with the….er….diversity of the Cubs. I’m a little worried about the nicknames they’d have for Derek and Kosuke and Aramis and even Dempster (Canadian and all).
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
The mound visit doesn't help...Howry walks Lochhead and the bases are full of Spiders.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
Howry hasn't been quite right
since he was involved in that fracas down in Guatemala.
’’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 7, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I sense a picture of loaded Spiders coming...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
since when does Howry walk folks so much?
he usually just gives up bombs…
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Guate-Who?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Quinn hits a bases clearing triple to right....
6-1 Spiders….here comes Lou to make a pitching change.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
GOSH!!!!!!!! GEEEEEEZZZ GEE WHIZZ!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
We’re playing a fake baseball game against a team that lost 134 games in one season, and SWL is the mastermind behind this off-day extravaganza, chock-full of play-by-play, lineups, you name it. What’s not to get?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Repeating this sentence back to myself, it makes me wonder why my girlfriend is...my girlfriend
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
does she have a pronounced adam's apple
and very large hands? :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 7, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
No, that's my ex.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
LOL
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna be peeved
if the Cubs lose a virtual game. Even if it has no effect on the standings.
’’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 7, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
No shit...wait til the other BCB gets a load of our virtual game/loss
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I have a feeling
the Cubs will come back in this one.
Also, to everyone here, thanks for making my day! I needed the laughs.
by bjs on Aug 7, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry out...Marshall coming in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions
lol after what 1 inning? 2 at the most
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Marshall induces a ground ball to Cedeno from Harley...
Quinn scores from 3rd…2 out.
Spiders 7
Cubs 1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
i've got nuttin til the bears game
what’s the rush?
Sugden out on a routine ground ball to Fontenot...3 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
Cedeno up to lead off the bottom of the 2nd...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
LETS GO ONEDEC!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Cedeno stikes out swinging...on 3 straight fastballs.
1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
rotfl...
’’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 7, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Geez!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Geez....
....I just took a bite of my hot dog….it’s a really unnatural shade of red…..and it tastes kinda funny…..maybe someone should do a little research on what’s going on at the packing houses over along Bubbly Creek!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Impressive!
Play by play and photo archiving!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 7, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot gets a hold of one! High fly ball to center! Dowd goes back to the wall....
and makes the catch against the Ivy….2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
Marhall facing Crazy Schmit...
gounds out to SS…3 out.
The Cubs go 1,2,3 and on to the 3rd…
Spiders 7
Cubs 1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
OK, so why do they call him Crazy?
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Surely you cant be serious
Dont call me Shirley
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
The real question is...
....why do they call us sane?
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Why so Serious?!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
pat, i really see a comeback in this on
maybe when corey does the fifth inning
Which park are we in? Does it have fences?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yesterday, i believe the location was determined to be wrigley.
despite the fact it didn’t exist back in 1899…
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
shhhhh!
’’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 7, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Tucker at bat in the top of the 3rd...
Marshall going right at him…and he flies out to Soriano. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
What's everybody think...
...about these clowns who are trying to start a new league? The American League? Yeah right, that’ll work. Each that time somebody has tried to challenge the National League, they’ve gone down swinging. Yes sir, the NL is and always will be the only big league – they will have no problem crushing Ban Johnson, Comiskey, and the rest of these hucksters.
Now I’m off for my mid-afternoon pint of corn liquor.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
the next thing you know
they’ll be suggesting that the pitcher shouldn’t bat! I mean, look at the rules, it CLEARLY says “baseball is a game played by nine players”.
’’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 7, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone read in the paper today
Our fair city is going to build a garbage dump at 35th and shields?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Hard shot by McAllister to Cedeno's left...
he makes a nice backhand stop and guns him out. 2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
Theriot might improve...
...if he’d start wearing one of those new-fangled “baseball mitts”.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
by LaddieRenfroe on Aug 7, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
also, is Cedeno throwing left handed today?
Wow! That could really come in handy the rest of the year.
Marshall falls behind Sullivan 3-1...
and walks him, bringing up Schmit.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions
Marshall overpowers Schmit with fastballs for the first 2 strikes...
and buckles his knees with curve for strike 3!
Middle of the 3rd
Spiders 7
Cubs 1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
curve ball
what is meant by this?
all pitches go straight.
sounds like witchcraft to me...
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Burn Marshall! Burn Marshall!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He turned me into a newt!
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
IN (FAKE) GAME UPDATE:
Dodgers 4 St. Louis 0 Bottom 5th
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
it's a gully washer!
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay Brooklyn!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Johnson leading off the bottom of the 4th...
falls behind 1-2 and K’s on a foul tip into the glove.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions
you have this entire game, bat by bat, planned already don't you?
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm only relaying what the wireless is saying.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
sounds like a conspiracy theory,
except only one person is involved
Yes, I believe he does
Which is awesome
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
bottom of the 3rd...my bad.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa basehit to center!
Almost took Schmit’s head off with that one!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions
Somebody's gotta tell those Spiders they can't leave their gloves on the field b/n innings...jeez
Somebody’s going to get hurt.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
Soriano kills the inning...4-6-3 DP.
End of 4
Spiders 7
Cubs 1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
We suck
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Even the fake us sucks...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
correction...end of the 3rd...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Tommy Downd leads off the top of the 4th
with a routine fly ball to Reed…one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
Lochhead rips a hanging curve!
But it’s right at Ward and he makes the catch in self defense for the second out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
I'm tired of that advertisement from Commonweath Edison
promoting that new electric home lighting system…
Yeah, and who is this Justin Timberlake in the commercial getting hit by a lamp every time?
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome batting with 2 out and nobody on...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
Crap....Fukudome = Quinn....they look alike.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Basehit Dome!
Twisting line drive to left…McAllister almost overruns it, but recovers to hold Kosuke to a single.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
RALLY CAPS ON
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
wrong...Spider still batting...made a mistake. ::blushing::
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll stick with my homburg, thanks very much....
.....I’m a gen’lman! :-)
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
who you cheering for?
Spider lover
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
correction.....Quinn with the base hit.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Recap...Quinn basehit to LF....SORIANO almost overran the ball....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
Curses to those telegraph operators
We need some sort of press to get the facts right, they could even be associated with something if they like.
Old Style is the nectar of life.
Harley grounds into a FC.....6-4....Quinn forced out at 2nd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
That Quinn came in a little high with those spikes.....bastard.
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I still don't like this "bullpen" business
If a fellow has the business to start a game he dang certain should finish it!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Another reason to despise the Cardinals...
Cleveland was so atrocious in 1899 because the team was purchased by the owner of the St. Louis Cardinals – he didn’t sell the Cardinals or anything, he just purchased a second team for himself. Cleveland had finished 81-68 the previous season but the new owner bought the team solely as a way of stocking the St. Louis roster. He just transferred all the best players onto the Cardinals, including a rather famous pitcher, and left the Spiders with the likes of Harry Colliflower.
Things like this were going on with other teams too (Brooklyn and Baltimore, Louisville and Pittsburgh) but nothing as blatant as the Cleveland debacle. After 1899, the league contracted four teams and enacted the limitation on owning multiple franchises.
...so you can blame the Cardinals for destroying an entire franchise and embarrassing the good people of Cleveland, Ohio.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
The clacker (for telegraphy) on my MLB.com Gameday link....
has broken. Someone really needs to keep the pbp going because I can’t follow the game othewise.
And it’s screwing up my productivity here at work.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
Ward to lead off the Cubs half of the 4th.
Schmit still pitching.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
This game reminds me of the office
Where Dwight describes his fantasy job as being a coowner of a bed and breakfast in hell with the devil making 40,000 a year.
Jim – “So in your wildest fantasy, you are the coowner of a bed and breakfast making 40,000 a year.”
Ward basehit to left....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Schmit, another mediocre pitcher we're making look good
...Let’s score some runs!
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Dome blasts one high to left! This balls got a chaaaaaaaaance.....
foul.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
in the future, that would be reviewed on something they call "instant replay".
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome hits another ball to left...not as far or high...caught for the 1st out. Ward goes back to 1st.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Blanco, first pitch swinging. Lazy flyball to center. 2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Schmit falls behind Cedeno 3-0 with Ward on first and 2 out...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
We are at 325 comments...for a fake game...I love it
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
in 1899, they wouldn't be allowed in here anyway...
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course! BJs...definitely a woman...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
C'mon...we're in a fake 1899 baesball game...does anything here really matter?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Most female fans...
...just can’t appreciate how handsome these old-time ballplayers are…
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
by LaddieRenfroe on Aug 7, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Schmit working quickly...and Cedeno takes the next 2 pitches for strikes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
on talk radio they're ripping lou....
for starting howry. shoulda gone with marshall out of the gate
Shouldn't that be "on the front porch of the general store"?
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Ronny lines one right at Sullivan...he knocks it down and throws to 1st for the 3rd out.
End of the 4th
Spiders 7
Cubs 1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
We suck...
....I bet the trolls start coming out of the woodwork any minute now.
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Just announced:
Howry’s been shipped to the Phillipines to serve our country in the US-Phillipine War.
Keep that head low, Bob.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
I'm going to the concession stand
Anyone want a pickled egg?
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Sean Marshall pitching in the top of the 5th to Sugden...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Sugden swings and hits a sinking liner to Johnson...
Reed dives and the ball squirts out of his glove as he landed! Sugden standing on 2nd…he was running hard all the way.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
Marshall jumps in front 0-2 on Tucker.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
Tucker K's swinging on a pitch in the dirt. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
This game has all the makings of a 18 run bottom of the 8th inning...
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Yes
And I think they’ve listed Fukudome as a “Chinaman”
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
NOT THE PREFERED NOMENCLATURE
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
in 1899?
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
We're not talking about a man who built the railroads here, Walter.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
Well, true...
.....but we’re also talking about a time when subtle distinctions like that weren’t in such wide circulation…....
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
McAllister looks at a strike and then gounds out to DeRosa...2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
I do believe
I have the shivers!
’’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 7, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco stands up and they're going to intentionally walk Sullivan to pitch to Schmit.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
That's Crazy!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
The stratagey pays off...Schmit K's swinging. 3 out. Middle of the 5th.
Spiders 7
Cubs 1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
blame Lou for starting Howry.
Marshall looks good 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
I know SWL has some incredible finish to this game...this is just like The Dark Knight, I'm sticking around to see what he's going to do next, like the Joker
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Fontenot leads off the Cubs 5th....with a single past Tucker.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
RALLY CAPS ON
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I can't turn this Top Hat inside out, it'll ruin it!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Crazy Schmit catches LBR leaning and picks him off. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Jason Marquis in to pinch hit for Marshall...
I think Lou has given up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
Marquis singles to left! A runner on for Reed Johnson!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Shake it up, Lou. Hit and run baby.
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed with a single of his own to left! Marquis to 2nd. 1 out and DeRosa coming up!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Schmit looks to be tiring...falls behind DeRosa 3-1.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
DeRosa swings at ball four in the dirt...but it gets by Sugden and the runners advance 1 base!
full count runners on 2nd and 3rd one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
HAHA...Cubs suck, Spiders RULE!!!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
DeRosa hits an RBI goundout to Lochhead...Marquis scores....2 out.
Reed on 3rd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
Spiders 7
Cubs 2
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano doubles off the wall in right center! Reed scores!
Spiders 7
Cubs 3
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
That a way Fonzie!!! Woo-hoo!!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
RALLLLLLY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ward hits a deep fly to left...but not deep enough...caught on the warning track for the 3rd out.
End of the 5th
Spiders 7
Cubs 3
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
Daryl Daryl Daryl...
....ever heard of taking a couple pitches? Jeesh.
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
No way the Cubs come back....Spiders are pros, Cubs are schmoes...
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
where were you when it was tied troll?
you know, with 1 out in the first?
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Cotts will come in to pitch the 6th.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
does Marquis stay in the game with the double switch?
We need to get Daryl outta there.
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Cotts gets Dowd on the first pitch...a fly ball to center. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
Lochhead looks overmatched on a fastball...but hits Cotts' next pitch into right for a single.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Lochhead steals 2nd with no throw from Blanco...Cotts didn't even look at him.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Quinn the cub-killer kills a Cotts fastball onto Waveland for a 2 run HR.
Spiders 9
Cubs 3
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
Throw it back
The umps only have one other ball…....
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"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
HORSESHIT!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Cotts looks rattled and walks Harley on 4 pitches...
out comes Lou for a visit.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
Spiders are going to pour it on now...GO SPIDERS!
(BTW, I’m trolling from from the SB Nation Blog – Spiders’ Web Log – or SWL)
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
I beleive they prefer to be called
arachnids.
’’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 7, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Cotts retires Sugden on a flyball to right. 2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Tucker pokes one up the middle...
Fontenot knocks it down…but has no play. Infield single.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
Chad Gaudin is coming in to face McAllister.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
Bout freaking time, Lou!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The Orphans and all these other modern players are sissies...
All these guys are pampered…back in my day we played nude on a field of lava, with a severed human head for a ball, and our paycheck was half of a limburger cheese sandwich. Nowadays all these ninnies do is complain about spike wounds, court the vaudeville belles, and spend their $100/month paychecks on player-pianos and other nonsense.
If these Orphans would toughen up and put a little broken glass in their chaw, they wouldn’t be losing to Cleveland.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
Gaudin is no match for the fearsome Spiders' lineup...GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
McAllister K's looking. Middle of the 5th....
Spiders 9
Cubs 3
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
correction...middle of the 6th.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
It will soon be time for my rally derby cap
(as an aside, this is why I love this group. Not on generally well behaved and articulate, but funny and fricking intelligent!)
I bet you that the Cubs won't win a world series for at least 109 more years...Spider RULE!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Crazy Schmit still on the bump for the Spiders...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Pitch count? What is that?
Do you mean how many kinds of pitches he can throw?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
if that's the case
five:
1) Fastball
2) Low fastball
3) High fastball
4) Spitball
5) Uh…. youdon’twannaknow-ball.
’’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 7, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome walks on 4 outside breaking balls.
Looked like they were pitching around him.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Crazy Schmit OWNS the Cubs....GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
I hear he cheats in cards and has a drinking problem...
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey -
at least we never had a manager named Patsy!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco takes a first pitch strike and then fouls off a few...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Blanco K's looking.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
What was I thinking
completely forgot this game was on 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
Yeah dude, get with the times...the 1899 times.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
We're partying here like it's 1899
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
you haven't missed much...
...we suck.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry getting the start
I love it! Wear his arm out!
"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
Cedeno up with Dome on first and one out...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
I hate your stadium...
..I hear that the rats at the West Side Grounds are lifting weights under the bleachers..
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
One of my sources tells me that the Cubs are looking at a pitcher out of Nyesville Indiana.
somone named Mordecai Brown.
Anyway maybe we can DFA Howry and pick up this guy. Added bonus is he is missing a finger.
Wasn't that lad injured somehow?
I doubt he’ll be of any use to us
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 7, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I really don't see him in the majors at least until 1903, maybe 1904.
But the scouts say he has a great change-up and a real gritty personality.
And I see
That he can hit from both sides. How unusual for a pitcher
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 7, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe we are witnessing BCB history here folks...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Schmit uncorks a pitch that sails over the catcher's head...
but hits the brick and comes back to Sugden…Dome can’t advance.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
LOL, that description was funny
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ouch...Schmit hit Cedeno in the back with a fastball...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
charge the mound, Onedec!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
CHARGE THE MOUND!
"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
Was Selig still the commish back in 1899??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Runners on 1st and 2nd for Fonty...
Cedeno looks to be OK…he stays in the game.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
He should be OK.
The ball is about the consistency of a beanbag at this point…..
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"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Is "Nuf Said" Yellon at the game today?
I hope he remembered to set up the “bonus ledger”, which the young ‘uns call an “overflow thread”.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
Highball Wilson coming in to pitch...
Crazy Schmit ran out of gas.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
You'd think with his 24 complete games this year, he could have stayed out longer
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno's a wussy...and clearly leaned into that pitch...GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
It hit him in the back! Jeesh.
Go back to your spider web, troll.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Highball lives up to his name...and walks Fonty on 4 high fastballs to load the bases!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
Jim Edmonds in to pinch hit for Gaudin....base hit Edmonds! Dome Scores!
Spiders 9
Cubs 4
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Edmonds was a rookie right around this time, right?
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed Johnson up and lines a 2-2 pitch into the left-center gap for a 2 RBI double!
Spiders 9
Cubs 6
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
highball has nothin' today.
musta had one in the third inning
DeRosa hits a rocket over the 2nd baseman Quinn's head...2 more runs score....
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
BOOOOOO CUBS! C'MON HIGHBALL! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Crazy play! McAllister cuts the ball off before it gets to the wall...
fires to the 3rd base man and DeRosa is hung up between 2nd and 3rd…he’s tagged out going back to 2nd. Score that 9-5-4. 2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
Crap. Stupid baserunning, DeRo.
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
amazingly, the same play will occur years later..
at a place called fenway, when a man rushes out of left field to cut a throw off from the cetner fielder. the cf will resemble jesus, while the lf will have the hair of a woman…
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
is this the highest scoring game in dead-ball history?
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
In a word...
it might be.
"Thank god I threw out my belt & shoelaces."-Bernies Mustache Wax on Evil BCB, 7/31/08
dead ball?
the ball is so juiced this year, a player could hit it 385 feet if he hits it well.
the 1890s
were a very high scoring era because 1) pitchers were still adjusting to the mound being moved back from 50’ to 60’6” and 2) lots and lots of errors. The single-season records for runs scored are dominated by players and teams from the 1890s.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
by LaddieRenfroe on Aug 7, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano, swinging for the fences...
strikes out to end the 6th.
Spiders 9
Cubs 8
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Rally time against the Cubs pathetic bullpen....GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Double switch coming up here...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
Samardzija replaces Cedeno pitching and batting 7th
Theriot in at SS batting 9th
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
SHARK IN THE WATER!
’’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 7, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
The Shark K's Sullivan on 3 straigh nasty fastballs....1 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
Ossee Schreckengost pinch hitting for Highball Wilson...
Schreckengost flys out to Reed in Center. 2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Oh good, Ryan Theriot and his shaky defense...Spiders will cruise to victory now....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Dowd falls behing 1-2 and works the count full...
Spellcheckzija walks him.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Dowd steals 2nd...and looked to be out on the nice throw from Blanco...
but Theriot bobbled it. Runner on 2nd. 2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
C'mon Spiders...insurance run!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Lochhead K's swining on some sick 98mph heat from Jeffery. Middle of the 7th...
you know what that means!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Ladies and gentlemen...please welcome our guest conductor to sing TMOTTBG....
AL YELLON!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Belt it out to the back row!
Remember – there’ s no PA system…...
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank goodness it wasn't that George M. Cohan again
pushing his hit song: “I Guess I’ll Have To Telegraph My Baby.”
Jack Stivetts in to pitch the bottom of the 7th for the Spiders...this game is taking forever huh?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
I was gone for an HOUR
and it’s not over yet???
’’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 7, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ward lifts a flyball to center...and Dowd catches it with one foot on the track. 1 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
Where's Al?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Who was that guy singing TMOTTBG? He shouldn't quit his day job....GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Fukudome waves at a curve low and away for strike 3. 2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
OT: Chicago vote fraud?
Are we still being blamed for President McKinley’s election two years ago because of those extra votes from certain wards?
shocked
SHOCKED I AM…
’’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 7, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That'll really rile up those anarchists
(yes, I know, assassination humor. It’s been tried before on this site)
vote early. vote often.
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco gets the count to full and draws a BB.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
The Spiders are bringing in their CLOSER Harry Maupin...to face Theriot.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
Spiders shift all 7 fielders to between 1st and 2nd.
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
Very strange these foreign sounding player names you guys have....
...our player names are true blue, honest to goodness AMERICANS! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Ryan (predictably) ground one to Quinn....Blanco forced out at 2nd. 3 out. End of the 7th.
Spiders 9
Cubs 8
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
correction...the shark batted for himself and grounded out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Samardzija's not fooling around and gets ahead of cub-killer Quinn 0-2.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Maupin's a REAL closer...not like that Wood guy with his 3 out saves...GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Quinn grounds out to Fontenot. 1 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Sharkboy impresses Lavagirl by striking out Harley...2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Booo Spellcheck! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Sugden taps one to Fontenot for the 3rd out...quick inning from the Shark...
Mid of 8th
Spiders 9
Cubs 8
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
Alright! Looking for the big inning here....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
nah...
it’s gonna be a walkoff.
’’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 7, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Maupin...looking like the dominate closer here gets Fontenot on a routine ground ball to second. 1 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions
It's starting to get dark.....
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Harry! Harry! Harry! (Maupin, that is...)
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Maupin does the same to Theriot for the 2nd out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs drool...SPIDERS RULE!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Reed joins the party and ground out....this time to 3rd...End of the 8th.
Spiders 9
Cubs 8
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Rally Rally Rally
"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
Marmol in to pitch the 9th....
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Need to get some insurance runs here....GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Bully on you Orphans/Cubs.
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
Tucker up for Cleveland...
leadoff single to center.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions
why is louis sockalexis
not in the spiders lineup?
McAllister K's swinging at a bugs-bunny slider from Carlos.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
I think
he’s a descendant of the Yellow Kid.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Sullivan grounds one to Fonty's left...he gets the out at 1st...Tucker to 2nd. 2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
Maupin has no chance and K's to end the top of the 9th.
Spiders 9
Cubs 8
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
Maupin is telling the umpire something...
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
Maupin isn't taking any warmup pitches for the bottom of the 9th...he says he's ready to go.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
This strike zone is ridiculous....he's calling it WAY too close..BOO UMPIRE! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Come on boys
DLEE Should pinch hit this inning right?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
DeRosa to lead off the 9th inning for the Cubs.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
Dero my hero!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
SWUNG ON! BELTED! GONE! DERO! HR! TIE GAME!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
YES! YES! YES! Oh my goodness!
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 right you slackers from 1898!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Does this mean that Stanley Steamer
will make a BIG donation to the Juvenile Smallpox Fund?
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
would a back-to-back result in $10?
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
Cleveland Steamer, thankyouverymmuch!
’’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 7, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
that was my intramural team for 3 years...
until the Boston College folks figured out what it meant…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
MOW 'EM DOWN, MAUPIN! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Is anyone up in the pen for the Spiders?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
nope.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
definitely a walk-off.
because if this goes into extras, we’re all gonna strangle SWL through the intarwebz
’’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 hear it's made of some sort
of new fangled tubes
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 7, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOO!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Soriano singles pasta-diving Lochhead!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
the old German Schaefer steal second-resteal first?
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
Pasta-diving
Is an Olympic sport now, I think….dominated by Italy, of course
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
w00t!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
With Ward batting...Soriano get's picked off 1st...but the 1st baseman Tucker loses the ball!
Soriano to 2nd base!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
the crowd is going
wild!
’’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 7, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm never
gonna give this thread up
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 7, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
CUBS SUCK CUBS SUCK CUBS SUCK! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Ward flies out to left for the first out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
wasn't deep enough.....
TWSS
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by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome grounds to SS for the 2nd out and Soriano moves to 3rd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
2 out...winning run on 3rd. Soto in for Blanco.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
oh,I see what you did there.
you’re really SUE in disguise!!!!
’’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 7, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Spiders....hold 'em here....
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
IBB for Soto....it's up to Cedeno.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
didn't he come out
for Theriot?
’’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 7, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
pardon me....pinch hitter Lee for the Shark...forgot the double switch.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Cedeno? Soto? Are there any AMERICANS on your team?
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Derrek Lee
but he’s mighty, uh, dusky…
’’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 7, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a foot taller than the catcher
Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front should have told you.
Lee pinch hitting for Shark....
Ground ball SS…3rd out….
Bonus Baseball!
Spiders 9
Cubs 9
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
whadda stinker!
’’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 7, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
pinch hitting for Marmol..sorry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
FREE INNINGS?!!!!!!!!!!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Damn, SWL!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
Dowd leads off the 10th with solid basehit to left off of Wood, who is now pitching.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
Best team in the league....PAH! Wood, LIGHT EM UP! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Lochhead batting...and Dowd steals 2nd.
Soto’s throw was in time…Theriot bobbled it again because he was late covering the bag.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
This is the longest fake game I've ever been apart of
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Lochhead fouls out to DeRosa in foul territory. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
One inning until they start putting runners at 1st and 2nd to start
each inning.
What? They’ve never done that ever in baseball?
Cub Killer Quinn up...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
he literally kills cubs.
for sport. the bear kind.
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
Double over Johnson's head....Dowd scores.
Spiders 10
Cubs 9
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
I swear to GHOD...
look. It’s 4:30. I gotta go HOME soon!
’’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 7, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Quinn OWNS the Cubs! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Sullivan broken bat single over DeRosa.....Quinn scores...
Spiders 11
Cubs 9
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
broken 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 7, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Harley gounds one the right side...runner moves to 3rd. 2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
WOO HOO! GO SPIDERS! WE RULE!!!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sullivan broken bat single over DeRosa.....Quinn scores...
Spiders 11
Cubs 9
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
no...i posted a scoring play twice by mistake...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Maupin taps back to Wood to end the half inning.
on to the bottom of the 10th.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
11 - 9 Spiders....WE OWN THE CUBS! YAY!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
The trainer jabbed it with a darning needle in the bottom of the 6th
Problem solved.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
he probably put some of
Dr. McDellituddy’s Wonder Tonic on it.
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot leads off the 10th....
and grounds out to 2nd. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Come on boys
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
NO WAY CUBS COME BACK! MAUPIN RULES! GO SPIDERS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Theriot ground to 2nd for the 2nd out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
DOH!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed Johnson draws a 2 out walk off Maupin.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
You knew he would get on base...he's amazing.
maupin looks like he’s tried.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Dashed competitive game,
innit…
’’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 7, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa representing the tying run....up with 2 out and one on.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
he can't do it again, can he?
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
Look low and away Dero!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa launches his 2nd HR of the Day! Tie Game!
Spiders 11
Cubs 11
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
this ball's got a chance....
GONE!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Aug 7, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I would kiss him
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
is Santo alive at this point?
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
Soriano up with the crowd going crazy!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
NO WAY! MAUPIN, YOU BUM!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Hay, hay!
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
Fonzie gounds out sharply to SS...inning over. On to the 12th.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
no talent ass clown.
he never comes through.
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
Guess hacking like always
:)
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
ooooh!
you!! I…. OOOOOH! CURSE YOU RED BARON!
’’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 7, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
What if this was an epic game...
...like a 23 inning game…and SWL was just fooling us all for 22 innings…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yes..11th..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
GET MAUPIN OUT OF THERE!!! AAAHHH!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Looks like Lou is letting Wood pitch the 12th...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
11th...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
WOOD
LIGHT EM UP!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
He's Dreamy...
and I have no problem saying that as a straight man.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
i know lou really didn't want to burn the bullpen today...
but he’s got no choice.
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
Wood gets Dowd on a popup to Fontenot...1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
Lochhead grounds to Fonty this time for the second out! Wood is cruising.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
Wood looks good
but it was rough for a little while.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
WOODSUCKSWOODSUCKSWOODSUCKSWOODSUCKS!
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
How much?
How much wood would a WoodSuck suck if a WoodSuck would suck wood?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
ha.
oh that late 19th century humor…
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
well done... but watch the language
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 7, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Beggin' your pardon, cap'n!
Quite right you are, indeed.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Wood is going to give Quinn the free pass here and pitch to Harley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
it seems lou has learned from the carlos lee incident
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
Wood ignores Quinn and he takes 2nd on defensive indifference.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Werd
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Yes...the scorer changes it to a steal....credit Quin with a steal if your keeping score at home boys and girls.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully
Al will post his scorecard. So we can, you know, see.
’’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 7, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Harley K's swinging on a Wood slider! Inning over!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
’’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 7, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No Blister problems any more!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
isn't
Woody’s turn at bat coming up here pretty soon?
’’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 7, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
due up second maybe?
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
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Harry Colliflower in to pitch the bottom of the 11th...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
I hate Colliflower
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I only like with smothered in cheese
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Colliflower's 1-11.
now is the time!
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
Ward draws a leadoff walk...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Nice job Ward
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Pinch Runner!
"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
Zambrano in to pinch run for Ward!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed
Our best pitch hitter!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
He pinch hit earlier in the game
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Marquis
already pinch run…ned.
’’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 7, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It looks like Harry Colliflower is having problems with is Fosh Ball
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
Harry's BB:K ratio
is 41:8. i think patience might prevail.
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
UGH...WHY ARE YOU WALKING WARD????
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Telling you he can't locate the Fosh Ball
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
BEAT THE SPIDERS!! CLAP CLAP CLAP!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Zambrano steals 2nd base! Colliflower wasn't expecting him to run!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
yeah! BIG Z!
’’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 7, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
sneaky speed
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 7, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO!
I think that shocked everyone including Lou…he looks pissed!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
against the lefty, too.
that fiery spaniard-looking fella always is surprising.
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
IS ANYONE SCORING THIS GAME??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I would love to see a scorecard...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
They'll walk Dome here to set up the DP....nobody out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Our little OBP machine
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't Babe Ruth
once step ACROSS the plate to hit a ball that was being thrown for an IBB?
’’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 7, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
LETS GO CUBBIES!!!!! CLAP CLAP CLAP
LETS GO CUBBIES!!!!! CLAP CLAP CLAP
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Soto up with no outs and 2 on....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
you know, a sac bunt here might catch the spiders off balance...
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
Come Soto end this game!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Colliflower hit him! HBP! Bases loaded! Holy Cow!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
I hope he's alright...we can't lose him
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
where'd it catch him?
though i can’t imagine the ball being very hard at this point.
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
LETS GO CUBBIES!!!!
LETS GO CUBBIES!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
This brings up the Wood to hit!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
I knew 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 7, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
THIS IS RIDICULOUS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Just need a fly ball
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Is the infield in?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Wood is walking back to the dugout...
looks like he’s talking Lou into letting him hit!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
watch Wood hit into a triple play
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
If he does, I have a feeling that telegraphs all across the country
will be turned off . ..
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 7, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
With those infield arms...no way
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
just like in '03 woody!
can i bring that year up?
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
1903?
but it hasn’t happened yet.
’’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 7, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
true.
i just had vision of a distant future, with big cities and a massive throng of people cheering for a youngster from the country of texas.
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
Wood batting with no outs and the bases full....
the infield is in and the outfielders are extremely shallow.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
What's the count?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Colliflower gets the sign and comes set.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
The kick and the pitch...
ball one.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Wood adjusts his batting gloves and digs in...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Really!
You’re supposed to just spit on your hands
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Or Pee on them if you're Moises Alou
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
This is great, I'm pacing back and forth
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
LETS GO CUBBIES!!!
(still think Wood’s going to hit into a triple play)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
Suicide Squeeze...come on Lou!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Colliflower is pitching out of the windup now....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
out of the windup?
he’s mad. zambrano could swipe home!
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
Strike one! Fastball on the outside corner!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
i'd imagine so.
hands above the head, rock back and slowly comes forward…
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I bet Wood hits a grand salami
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Here's the 1-1 pitch....
Hit pasta-diving Lochhead! The leftfielder McAllister charges it…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
is this where the
Dreamweaver soundtrack kicks in?
’’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 7, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
WTF?
Gameday is SOOOOOO SLOOOO!
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
LOL to you sir
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
i need to see in play out(s) or in play run(s)
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
FLY IT!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
The throw to the plate.....is.....
NOT IN TIME! ZAMBRANO SCORES! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUB WIN!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
’’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)
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That right Spiders…suck it!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Where is Milton?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
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.
LOVE THAT PICT
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Cubs Win!
they’re be talking about this inter-century win for years to come!
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
This will forever be known as....The DeRosa Game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
ooooh, look at THAT!
’’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 7, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
The DeRosa Game
LOVE IT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
wow.
the ladies will love that.
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
you gottta post that
as a comment on his blog. it is a MORAL IMPERATIVE!
’’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 7, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
LMFAO!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Superman wears Mark DeRosa pajamas!
I can’t believe that I missed the thrilling climax (I know, TWSS). I had to do stuff like go home and make dinner and fall asleep on the couch. I did catch the news and I was stunned they didn’t that they didn’t show highlights.
Well done, SWL.
We sell spatulas...and that's all.
by LaddieRenfroe on Aug 8, 2008 1:36 AM CDT up reply actions
WE WON THE FAKE GAME!! WE WON THE FAKE GAME!! WE WON THE FAKE GAME!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
FLY IT
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
CUBS GAVE UP 11 RUNS TO THE WORST TEAM OF ALL TIME!
GOOD LUCK IN THE PLAYOFFS LOSERS! SPIDERS RULE!
SPIDERS' FEVER...CATCH IT!
Great Win for the Cubs...Tough loss for the Spiders
This is the kind of loss that can really ruin a franchise.
Old Style is the nectar of life.
Dude, that's a GREAT IDEA
I award one thousand internets to you, sir
ON WISCONSIN
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
you guys are freakin insane
I love it.
but now it’s time to go home. Let this thread be a lesson to all—Cubs fans will do ANYTHING for a win!
’’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 was waiting...
for SWL to not finish the call at the place and call it a day. how cruel it would have been.
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
I'm so glad we picked up a 1/2 game on the idle Brewers and a full game on the losing Cardinals!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I love that guy...even when we beat the worst team in history.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously...that was fun...now back to work....
Wouldn’t be a game thread without a troll, would it?
I especially liked the dead spider picture….
SPIDERS' FEVER...CATCH IT!
This game has been brought to you by...
The 1899 Cleveland Spiders Baseball Reference Page
The Sandberg Game (I pretty much stole the entire PBP from here…give or take. )
and
Me….Santoswoodenlegs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Very well done sir!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
greatly appreciated.
whom would you like to play monday?
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
Your masterpiece
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
*Applause*
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Aug 7, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
All right! Feel that euphoria after the victory.
Good show, all.
Now back to doing some imaginary work.
Great win...and did you see the hotties in the stands?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
SWL, amazing.
thanks for the entertainment on the day off. whom might the cubs be playing Monday?
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
Look...I'm crazy, but I'm not insane! Someone else get's to plan and post the next imaginary game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 7, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you doing the post game wrap-up, too?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 7, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Well done
The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.
Overheard in the Spiders' clubhouse:
“Despicable! Deplorable!
Some of the worst apple-hurling — and stick-mashing — I’ve seen!”
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"
good lord
re: number of comments
also good lord re: having my great-great-great grandfather, Crazy Schmit, start for the Spyders.
/ yes, really
// just kidding
the pink hat guy is my father
and finally, good lord re: me being rick rolled by digitalbenjamin
and thats when i stop reading this thread.
the pink hat guy is my father
I'd love to take a shot at Monday's
fake game if possible.
It’d be a night game but SWL and I could coordinate something
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .299 21 HR 55 RBI
i say go for 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
+1
Go ahead, do it.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
You're ON!
Just make sure they use 1880s rules, where “gloves are for sissies” and you can call the pitch you want to hit and catching a ball on one bounce is an out.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
My compliments to the chef
SWL, that was inspired good fun – and yeah, a serious productivity hit.
Galvan316’s impression of Santo was brilliant.
And NotSure gets, oh, 1000 points (that's 1899 points which are worth like 92x as much today) for brilliant trolling. "Boo spellcheck" was one of the funniest things I've read in weeks.Thank to y’all for the nuttiness – very good stuff.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
Huh, weird
Not sure how that block quote got in there….what I was trying to say was that NotSure gets a huge number of pre-inflationary points for channelling the Troll Spirit so well. “Boo Spellcheck” has made LOL about six times today.
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 7, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the props....I owe the inspiration to swimfan....
...for suggesting that the Spider trolls would soon make an appearance.
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
Also carmen_fanzone...forgot in all the excitement...
Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
ARRRRG
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Aug 8, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Bully!
Jolly good show, lads!
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
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