Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 8/9, 2:55 CT

One of them was hoping that this game will prevent Z from getting the Cy Young, and they’re all licking their chops waiting for Edmonds to get beaned.

by zevkalman on Aug 9, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I love Z but...

There was no way he was going to get the Cy Young this year.

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldnt put a beaning past TLR

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They are way bitter.

Ridiculous.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 9, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone else...

Think it’s funny that Fox uses video of Fuk’s April homerun to promote October? I mean if you don’t pay attention that much it would look like October in Chicago…

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the black cat part... I think little over the top

"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.

by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 9, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

regarding the buckner play....

why does nobody mention that

a. mookie wilson would have beaten out the single anyway.

and b. where was bob stanley, the pitcher, who should have been covering first?

well, i mention it.

by tim815 on Aug 9, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and that was only game 6

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time to light this ex-Cub hack up....

like a pinball machine!

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

by NotSure on Aug 9, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Some runs here

would sure help Z get out of this funk

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I believe it's

our turn to homer now

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OT: NYY & LAA tied at 0 thru 5

Humor me.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This one time, at band camp....

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 9, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm gonna steal that one

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What I just said.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Call me Subliminal

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Friggin' Classic.

Props.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

question

how many years is edmonds going to want on a contract next year

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

At least one more than we should give him?

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that the baseball way?

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

then he will be traded to the Dodgers (before 7/31) where

he will finish his career on the DL.

(As Pie finally proves his worth next season and we can send him to another team.)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

that was unevetful

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Memo #2 to Cubs Hitters: This is Todd Freakin' Wellemeyer!

by zevkalman on Aug 9, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wellemeyer for Cy Young

by Gurbal on Aug 9, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's outpitching Z today.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the best pitcher in baseball.

clearly it is between Wellemeyer and CC for the Cy Young.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's mounting evidence

He’s a decent big league pitcher.

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by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not being Negative

But: Anybody recall Brian Moehler, the Astros’ Cub killer from earlier this week.

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thx for bringing up

that reoccurring nightmare. Point taken.

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by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on

Let’s get some runs!!

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay Cubs

“Turn this ship around!”

"Why does that man drop his club before he runs? I would bring it with me." ~Stewie Griffin

by Goodie1969 on Aug 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I demand this in superman form

As that’s what I just watched…

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not Star Wars related....

but like this?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You should get that to DeRo I think they would like that in the clubhouse

Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?

"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."

by Villeslgr on Aug 9, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Acceptable

But as I’m male, not perfect. Females might disagree

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 9, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice 12 pitch inning, Cubs

Sheesh

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Z at 65 pitches

by maddux1-27-07 on Aug 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Memo to Z

See that just now? That is a 1-2-3 inning. Can you do that?

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it took us awhile to get to

schmit from the spiders, as well

by tim815 on Aug 9, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

true

Schmit’s spitball was devastating for six innings.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kosuke

is seriously starting to scare the hell out of me.

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by Unique on Aug 9, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They have figured him out

and He is pulling off pitches and his bat is slow

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Aug 9, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

give him time

he’s had to make a huge number of adjustments—not just athletically, but culturally and in his private life.

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by BlueSox on Aug 9, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

part of the issue

is he is 31, he shoud know how to make these adjustments, he is not some 22 year old first timer. i really hope he snaps out of it, he is a big part of this team to not contribute on a regular basis

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yabbut

age is irrelevant when you consider the enormity of changes he’s encountered this year.

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Every player goes through slumps and streaks.

People just tend to overreact to certain player’s slumps.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

DLee comes to mind.

by BlueSox on Aug 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the one issue is how

some say he is tired by playing more games….....how is that going to change at his age….we need him for more than 120-130 games….....maybe he should take about 4 or 5 days off

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh.

It really bugs me how baseball people – fans, announcers, even players – treat every slump or streak like cavemen inventing gods to explain the sun rising every day. Not everything needs to be explained.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This "slump" has been going on for

over 120 AB’s. That’s longer than your normal slump.

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by Unique on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, it really isn't.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you don't think it's anything to worry about?

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by Unique on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he'll adjust

he’s still the best RF in the game.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

in terms of what

he good, but i would not say hes the best

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The best right fielder in the game?

Defensively, right?

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by Unique on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he is very good

but did you see the arm that guy has from the Reds, that dude can flat our throw

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arm is less important than range in RF...

...just sexier.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i dont know about that

your right field needs to have a good arm to keep people from going 1st to 3rd all day

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, but when you look at players who are everyday right fielders...

...the difference between the best and worst arms are something like 10 runs a season. The gap between the best and worst right fielders is more like 30 runs.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think we can agree

that RF is the hardest part of the outfiled to play

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh, no.

No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
NO.
NO.
NO.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

really

sun, ball is slicing away from you, longest thorw (1st to 3rd), center has the most distance, but if the ball gets by you in RF is all over

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Center field is the toughest position in the outfield.

This is why right fielders hit better than center fielders – because you can put some dumb lug in RF so long as he has an arm. This is why Ward will occasionally play right, but never, ever, EVER center field.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats speed

plus your less likely to get balls in right field as most guys bat right handed and pull the ball.

I am talking about the legistics of playing it not the stats of playing it

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right, except you're overlooking...

...”getting to the baseball,” which is the most important element of defense. It’s easy to play any outfield position if you just let the ball drop in front/behind/to your left and right all the time.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

you make good points. we can just agreee to disagree on that one. RF does see a much less action that other do, thats why teams try to “hide” good hitters out there.

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The question is always the same...

Who is available who would be better? Left fielders don’t grow on trees.

by BlueSox on Aug 9, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right fielders -- or any other postion, for that matter.

by BlueSox on Aug 9, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think it's worth worrying over as much as everyone is.

Since Dome has never played a full season in the majors before, people don’t have a known-good prior to compare him to. When Ramirez hits a slump… well, some people give a shit, but most people realize that he’ll turn it around.

With Dome, people don’t have that safety blanket, so they tend to react more.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LSA

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope your right

I would have thought with his experience that he would be able to make the adjustments a lot quicker, but everyone is different

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not necessarily about adjustments.

Sometimes you go out there and do all the right things, and the wrong results happen. It’s what happens when you’re not hitting off a tee, you’re hitting live pitching with live fielders out there. You have to keep perspective on it.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just curious

did you play alot or still do? not being a smartass just curious

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think he needs to watch

how edmonds stays in the box….he just seems to be moving too much….maybe thats how he hits but that movement is going to be tough to make adjustments with

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He needs to visit the bench till he starts to hit

This isn’t some fantasy camp that Lou’s running here.

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, because that's where you start to hit, the bench.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If The Lead Evaporates Down To 1 Gm

then maybe it would be good for a couple days off.

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by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

in right?

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting Point

Think the Cubs will pick up another OF off waivers?

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by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

Is there any viable options at Iowa?

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

who?

we traded EPatt and Gingerhead Boy.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I asked, who?

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

far as I know, the only reasonable outfielder in AAA

is Pie.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ding Ding!

We need Pie!

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, suddenly

we’re agreeing. I think. :P

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who Is On First!

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by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quick, which hitter is...

...Fukudome and which is Reed Johnson?

.299/.363/.444
.273/.374/.405

Yeah, if we tank our CF platoon, we can downgrade our defense in right and get a whole 5 points of OPS+ more! Assuming that Reed Johnson forgets what his platoon split is and hits better than .266/.314/.392 against right-handed pitching!

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Put DeRo out there then

and Fats once in a while too.

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And just leave second base empty?

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fonty!

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by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LBR

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's actually something resembling a decent idea out of you.

Of course, here’s the thing about Dome:

Versus RHP: .275/.378/.423
Versus LHP: .268/.360/.351

Dome’s hitting just fine against RHP; it’s lefties that are giving him trouble. Mike Fontenot’s .143/.294/ .214 line against left-handed pitching helps us out how?

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet that's a small sample size.

(I immediately apologize for only instigating.)

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by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure it is.

Fontenot has 78 career PAs against LHP, last I checked. Awfully small sample size.

But again, nothing that has been brought up is enough of a clear upgrade on offense to offset the hit on defense.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True but I really don't give

a f*ck about your smartass answers. How’s that for a decent idea, Saber-dork?

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and then we can let Ward...

... hit .224/.342/.388 and just forget about outfield defense.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hell Hath No Fury

like a riled sabrmetrician.

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by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHA

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are we really having this discussion?

Benching Fukudome for Johnson or getting another RF….OFF WAIVERS?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's just ridiculous

This is a very good team as is. Over-reactions all over the place.

by BlueSox on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're 7 runs down

what else is there to talk about?

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Millions of things...

And alot of them would be based on reason.

by BlueSox on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm Just Asking

Personally I think Dome is fine. Still I’m asking you guys if you think Hendry and Lou are looking to add another bat for the bench. No offense intended.

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by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how the heck

do you break a slump if you aren’t actually, you know, batting?

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ask Pie.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe in spring training next year

He’s not getting it done! Murton was more productive playing once a week.

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you sure you don't want to revisit that statement?

because Murton is back in AAA, and this time, it’s not because he was blocked.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i will get ran through the mud on this one

but i would ALMOST rather have Jaque Jones second half from last year

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh, dear.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

Now we’re dredging the bottom of the MLB!

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you have to admit ol' jonesie

had a pretty good 2nd half last year

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, he saved our season

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and was one of the biggest reasons the season HAD TO BE SAVED IN THE FIRST PLACE!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

but he did step up when we need him to

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just saying, Dome needs some bench time

He’s not producing, is he?? Am I missing something?

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's doing a great job in right field

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know.

he’s sitting at the moment. But I don’t think his batting woes are all that to worry about.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I said "was", last year

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Culturally and private life?

If anything, that would of caused a problem at first not when we are 3/4ths during the season.

And if anything, they have figured him out, and/or he’s tired. I wouldn’t think the latter—he is struggling, and I don’t think their is a legit excuse for it. He’s overmatched at times.

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by Unique on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have you lived in a different country before?

The sixth month can be a lot more alienating than the first month or two.

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

by JohnM on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Puhjols

walks

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Z struggling

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Captain Obvious.

(no offense intended)

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by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Struggling because of....

emotions? Bad command?

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by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bad Command

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Aug 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

long time listener

first time caller
Oh wait that Mr. Obvious

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep...great movement...just not in the right spots

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by TheRiot Police on Aug 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

(unfortunately)

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol! Glad you're empathetic

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I said this about an overweight stripper once....

my face is still stinging.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Now I’ve got that image to eradicate from my brain. Thank you very little.

by BlueSox on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh boy

He can’t really walk Ludwick…

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just Woke Up

Top of fifth or sixth right now?

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

5th

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's vote Stockton off the broadcast!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Aug 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

why

is that lady wearing a poodle on her head?

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Because the Irish setter

was shedding rimshot

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey they are showing the replay of the PGA 2000 championship

i will take tiger and give any of you the field for 10 to 1 odds

Let go cubs

by cubsfaninkc on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No way he wins

just too young and inexperienced right now

by Gurbal on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Z it getting pounded!

Time for a switch.

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yup

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Forget it now

It’s a blowout.

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

still too early we've come back from worse

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, just wish Lou would've pulled him one batter sooner.

Dumb move

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree with you there

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps Carlos can try getting AHEAD...of a hitter this inning...

you know, just to mix it up a little.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm off to the gym

Hope to come back to an exciting comeback win.

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dammmmmittttttt

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Crap

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Of course...

by Gurbal on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what a craptastic

lucky check-swing hit.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

super craptastic even

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

StL Leads The League In That Category

Check swing hits, infield dribblers you can’t make a play on, seeing eye singles…

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was a total lucky bitch right there

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Z has bad luck today!

A check swing hit!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

INAPPROPRIATE VULGARITY!

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

?

??

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Self-censorship

in action.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh!

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The next batter will tell us if Z has matured enough to lead a pitching staff.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

heh-heh...

a little chin music…

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Didn't work

Make that 2 HRs and 5 rbi for Glaus

by Itchy on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHAMMO

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

alright.

now it’s time for Z to come out.

Glaus hits another home run. 9-2 cards.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?

"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."

by Villeslgr on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have no words

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh dear?

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

those'll do

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh My God

pass the barf bag
and
better luck next time Z
c ya

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Time for Lou to pull him.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why?

It’s not like letting them score 12 is really any worse than 9.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

because if he lets Z

pitch while angry, the mound is going to be gouged.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

12 > 9

So why give them three free runs when you don’t have to?

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Save the pen in a blowout?

Especially since Lou seems foreign to the concept of long relief.

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marshall

seems to be settling into that role. let’s see if he goes more than one.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still....

For Z’s mental and physical well being, I pull him right now and turn things over to Marshall.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sigh

Time to go get a soda…

Anyone know what event is on right now for the Olympics?

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

boxing

Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?

"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."

by Villeslgr on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

swimming

by maddux1-27-07 on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and swimming

Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?

"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."

by Villeslgr on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh!

My sport!

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can almost hear

the Brewer fans licking their chops

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's nice

we’re not getting swept. They’re still chasing.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lots of cardinals fans in

the stands

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lotta happy campers right about now

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just wow...wow...wow

missed location all day

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well it will feel that much better when we come back, but I could have settled for a nice easy saturday afternoon victory.

Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?

"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."

by Villeslgr on Aug 9, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Cards fans are very loud there today

compared with yesterday and yesterday was exciting for both teams til the end.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And I haven't seen any of it.

That universe has a quirky sense of humor.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Offense

Our offense is causing me offense. How can we be stinking it up against Wellemeyer, apparently their ACE! while our “ACE” gets roped.

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He is hitting his spots

Z is not….

Pretty simple right now

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey

by TheRiot Police on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, it happens

“That’s baseball” sounds like a cliche, but it’s true.

Remember when Marquis outpitched Halladay? It happens.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well shee-it guys.....WTF???

by Jimsil on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

even Z is going to have an off day

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think he secretly

wants to go home and catch some of the Olympics

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pretty Disappointing

Z has a good track record against the Cards but he didn’t have it today. Not so much worried about StL gaining ground as I am the Brew Crew, especially with them entertaining the lowly Nats.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nats

You know what’s really aggravating about the Nats? the Cubs cannot beat them.

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, they've lost two of three this year

in Washington. Seems like they handled them decently last year.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

O

M

F

G

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not. Fooling. Anyone.

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

by NotSure on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm expecting the Iliniheimi (sp?) to be trolling here soon.

by ReleaseTheHounds on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I sure as hell didn't

see this coming.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Big z didnt have his stuff today. Happens to pitchers all the time. Now lets come back and win

its the motherfucking 2008 Chicago cubs

by xene on Aug 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marshal in

Dome out
DeRo to RF
Fonty in at 2nd

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well...no matter how this thing plays out

it still counts as one game.

onward.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow.

this game is out of control. Every time I look up we are down 2 more. sigh

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 9, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Now Batting

Cy Young, I mean Todd Wellemeyer

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dear Sean Marshall,

We’re chasing 7 runs, so please just throw strikes and don’t pick at the corners and walk people.

Thank you.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I am prepared for the greatest

comeback of this season!

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

damn straight!

by VegasCubFan on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

7 runs would not be the biggest comeback

But that would be fine with me.

Let’s do this. I’d love to see Marshall’s position come up this inning…so much for all that double-swithcing!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here is the transcript of the biggest comeback this year

Pat: A swing and a fly ball, left-center field, pretty well-hit, back toward the wall! That ball is gone!!!
Ron: Yeaaaaaaggghhhhhhh!!!
Pat: Two-run homer!
Ron: Unbelievable!
Pat: Cubs lead 10 to 9!
Ron: Can you believe it!
Ron: UnbeLIEVable Patrick!
Ron: Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh, what a day! What a day. Listen to these fans. Oh, they’re going nuts!
Pat: Another ball got up into the wind and carried into the seats…
Ron: Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Pat: Mark DeRosa with a two-run homer, the Cubs lead 10 to 9, can you believe it!

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

by JohnM on Aug 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you sir, can I have another!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plenty of time for it

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

by JohnM on Aug 9, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd really like another one of those.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the thought of Soto and Fonte coming up with Sori batting 3rd...

by ReleaseTheHounds on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If StL is going to get even with Z, I'd rather they do it all in one game.

Hopefully Z returns to his dominant ways against them next time.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps those

talking a-holes doing the comentary could stop focusingon thier frickin homeruns a bit.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

any pics of this, SWL???

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lemme get this straight....

you’re asking me if I have pictures of talking a-holes?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do not want

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ROFL

I’m still giggling

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

could such a thing possibly exist

on the intarwebz?

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If anyone can doit

you sure can! I am picturing like a ball diamondin the back ground them holding Fox mics

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still in the fifth

7 runs before 15 outs…still a chance

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Could someone please tell Fox

that I’m not going to be buying Avodart no matter how many times they play that damn commercial?

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

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL. Ha ha.

by zevkalman on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're not even supposed to handle it.

Does that scare anyone other than me?

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by cwyers on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially with THOSE side effects!

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't help

But still feel like we can win this game.
It’s only 7, ask Colorado

by cubsfaninatl on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And the cards don't have a pen.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time like this

I love the pitcher-in-the-8-hole thing TLR has going

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it's because we've done it before ..

but I think I smell a comeback.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

In other news...

The yankees & angels are still playing.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How about Favre? Where's that guy?

by zevkalman on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They're busy making the new FNN

Favre News Network

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Top headline:

Favre Has Gas
More on what he had for lunch at 10

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With Your Host, John Madden

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just a bad day for Z

No radar, but it didn’t look like Z had a lot of velocity or movement, and there were too many pitches over the heart of the plate. As with Harden recently, even the best have a bad day here and there. Meanwhile, we can’t seem to do the right thing with Welly even on the meatballs he occasionally throws.

by cubmudgeon on Aug 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sneaky power!

Fontenot may be the least likely looking home run hitter. He packs a big punch with his 5-foot-8 physique. Where's the power come from?

"I don't know," Fontenot said. "I've always had decent power my whole life. I guess it's bat speed. Timing a little bit. My grown-man strength."

by Villeslgr on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sneaky base hit

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wen need

Walks, walks, scrach singles, more walks

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Aug 9, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Welly almost at 80 pitches now.

by zevkalman on Aug 9, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like Harry used to say

Couple hits, coupla walks, an error, we’ll be right back in this

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, That! Though You Meant...

“Ya know, Steve, today I made out alimony checks to all my ex-wives!”

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not so oddly enough

he was soused while making both quotes

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can haz Sori

dinger nao?

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

srry

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

kthxbai

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lawlz

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please Theriot get on base for Lee

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh man

another uninspiring inning at the plate

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, at least

it took 18 pitches to turn them away

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GEEZZZ

What the hell happened here?

"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

by Galvan316 on Aug 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I fell

asleep at the switch. Sorry. All my fault.

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just got home but

listened in the car. Not a good day for Z huh?

Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!

by sue369 on Aug 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh man got that right

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

understatement

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

affirmative.

welcome.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That depends..

on what your definition of “good” is.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

like today is opposite day

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are back just in time for the comeback

pull up a chair.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

attaboy

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've been called "boy" twice today.

Usually someone calls a person over 50 boy when they are go to beat the living sh^t out of them.

Should I be in fear of you, Emelie? :-)

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol! you're young in spirit, my lad

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

gulp

11 hits for the Tards

Wow

"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

by Galvan316 on Aug 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have decided

the reason we’re losing is clearly because this game is on Fox. If we had WGN or CSN with Len and Bob, we’d TOTALLY be winning.

:P

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we need that kid back

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we have to show our comeback talents to the national TV audience

...even in Spanish!!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

indeed. He says they've never lost while he's there.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

God must've had a double Italian sausage sandwich before bed or something

to have come up with this nightmare

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

From Portillos?

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could Be

Portillo’s is Heaven, and that’s where God lives.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

Best hamburgers anywhere.

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've Yet To Try a Burger

Had the Italian beef and the sausages and the hot dogs and all were A+.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DBL CHZBRGR @ PORTILLOS

Yummy factor: 1000!

"Why does that man drop his club before he runs? I would bring it with me." ~Stewie Griffin

by Goodie1969 on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

(writing this all down for future use)

Never heard of Portillo’s…now I must find out

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh, golly

yes!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

goodness me, yes

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Serious question

is today’s outing by Z cause for concern?

How does a pitcher look so bad from outta the blue?

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he's had his ups and downs

today’s just a down

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think so...

It didn’t seem like he was hurting, just lack of command. And the wind was blowing out. It happens.

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not concerned

It just happens with even the best sometimes. And Z let his emotions get the better of him, once everything started to unravel.

Of course, the best thing Cubs fans do is be “concerned” about something. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 9, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I noticed he was sweating pretty good

Maybe he had a heavy night.

by Flag Up on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Any Signs Z's Arm Was Cramping?

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no

by Emelie on Aug 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds Like An Off-Day

I’m telling myself this happens in the post-season…you’ll see a very good starting pitcher get pwned by the opposition. Trouble is, I wouldn’t call the Cards’ offense postseason material.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A little justice

A DP on the Cards instead of us

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice of DLee

to sneak in the Cards clubhouse and get in their line-up

by spoiledcubbage on Aug 9, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's take this thread...

to the next level.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Alright!

It’s Obama time! By that I mean I’m going to start some campaign work and turn down the sound on the game…

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah! I can't wait to work 2 weeks out of every month for the government instead of just one!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yay! Me. too...

I’m going out right now and inflate my tires! :-)

"Why does that man drop his club before he runs? I would bring it with me." ~Stewie Griffin

by Goodie1969 on Aug 9, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loving The Sig, Goodie!

I walk around the house repeating it all the time.

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is

a pretty funny sig.

by hmlee on Aug 9, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am headed to my ma and pa's

for dinner. I need your well wishes. I am headed into the den of a White Sox fan and my bro the Cards fan will be there. Being a Cubs fan makes you strong, but dear Lord help me out today!

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 9, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bring Your Friends

You know them by name…Chick Gandil, Arnold Rothstein, Don Denkinger, Mickey Lolich….

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How many here

are looking foward to Joe Morgan and Jon Miller calling the game tomorrow night?

I can’t wait to hear all about Banks Boulevard!!!!

by PhillyCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn.

Aren’t you full of good news.

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

by Reddevil on Aug 9, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My mute button

will be pushed at 8 PM EST

by PhillyCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"If you ask ME what MY opinion is...

of how the 1983 Phillies compared with the 1975 Reds when I played with them and won the first of MY TWO MVP AWARDS when I got the Series-winning hit, I would tell you that Ryne Sandberg wasn’t as good as ME.”

"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl

by CaliCub on Aug 9, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs