Keep It Going Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Thursday 9/11, 7:15 CT
by Al on Sep 11, 2008 3:29 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, Sep 11, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
As if the Cubs didn't have enough to worry about, possibly heading into a hurricane tomorrow in Houston, they'll very possibly have to dodge raindrops tonight in St. Louis:
This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light east wind.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
We've been over this in several other threads, but I wanted to repeat my position: asking the Cubs to fly into Houston, either tonight, tomorrow or Saturday, in the face of evacuations, storm damage and power failures, is completely ridiculous. Friday's game has now been officially postponed, with no rescheduling yet announced.
I am well aware that the Astros stand to lose quite a bit of money if they don't play the games in Houston this weekend. It seems to me that MLB could make up the money to them somehow, and playing the games on a neutral site makes the most sense -- Atlanta, St. Louis, Milwaukee, anywhere but Houston. If they haven't made this decision by gametime tonight, let's hope they do the right thing before the Cubs leave St. Louis.
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A reminder, the above stats are for Harden with the Cubs only. See the pitcher box for his full season stats.
Rich Harden will be fine -- just fine. Yes, he hasn't thrown in 12 days -- but that's missing one start, even though Ted Lilly has started three times since then, due to having two off days in between. We knew he'd have to rest from time to time -- he's been handled the right way. He hasn't faced the Cardinals since 2004, and Adam Kennedy, who faced him quite a bit in the AL (7-for-22) is the only current Cardinal with more than four AB against him.
Todd Wellemeyer is 2-1 vs. the Cubs this year -- who knew he could ever be an effective starter in the majors, after washing out as a Cubs reliever? That includes this blowout Cub loss at Wrigley Field on August 9, the only game St. Louis won in that series. No current Cub has more than 10 AB against Wellemeyer (Reed Johnson, 4-for-10). Mark DeRosa is 3-for-7 with a HR.
Today's game is on CSN again -- good news if you think the broadcast channel has anything to do with the record. My EI listings show both home & road telecasts listed, so if you have EI you should get Len & Bob. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
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And as suggested, today's post will also have a gratuitous picture of Geovany Soto:
via www.mlb.com
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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aww,,, thanks for the Geo photo, Al
This is the time now where people that are getting the job done are the people that are going to play. Plain and simple. -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 11, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I aim to please!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 11, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And close the damn lid!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 11, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's so
DREAMY… Think he can call the unicorn?
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree thanks for the Geo photo
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 11, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Sep 11, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston series..
…I’m being told from a friend who works for the ABC affiliate here in Houston that this weekend’s series is being postponed. Not sure exactly what that means. My guess is they’ll have the Cubs wait and see if they can’t get the series in on Sunday and Monday or at least 2 of the games.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Sep 11, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Muskat's sources agree
Games in Houston are not expected to happen, announcement coming before tonight’s game about rescheduling. According to Cubs.com:
by Qixotl on Sep 11, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smart move.
The next smart move would be to reschedule for a neutral site.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 11, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully that's what MLB has been working on all day
is contacting a team (Atlanta) and working out the logistics of those folks staying to work the series.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Gordo
St. Louis was rejected as an alternate site.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That article says...
The Cubs had suggested the Astros fly to St. Louis to play the series there, but that was rejected, possibly because it would give the Cubs the advantage of not having to fly anywhere.
That’s exactly what the Marlins did in 2004, played at the Cell because they were already in Chicago. So it was good enough for the 2004 Marlins, but not for the 2008 Cubs? Please.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 11, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Astros
strike me as little whiny children in all of this . . .
“But, we wanna play the games at our field” (said in the whiniest voice possible)
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
The Marlins, at that point in 2004, were still in playoff contention.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 11, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But as I mentioned in another post............
…………scheduling at Busch will be difficult as other events are already set to take place at the stadium this weekend.
There is some camp out event on Friday evening and a concert – I think – on Saturday night. Not sure they can get things shuffled to make STL work.
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns
by tville on Sep 11, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention all the rain that supposed to hit STL
over the weekend.
i’d suggest somewhere like MIL, where you could be guaranteed to get the games in regardless of weather.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only difference is money.
The Astros were hoping to fill the ballpark against the Cubs. However, the Marlins never have big attendances, not even when they were contending in 2004.
What Drayton Mclane doesn’t understand is that if Houston is hit as expected there is no way that emergency management want thousands of people moving through a disaster area to watch a ballgame, even assuming power and transportation are available there. Those are big ifs at the moment. At that time, his team isn’t going to be able to move to a neutral site, either, even if such a site can be arranged in such short order. That’s another big if.
In short, McLane’s avarice and MLBud’s condescending attitude may cause the postponement of 3 or all 4 games. They should have moved out of Houston for at least 2 games this weekend.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 11, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...if that's what they're whining about...have the cubs fly to Chicago and back to St. Louis
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Sep 11, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that was the Home team
that didn’t have to fly. In this case, it would be the road team. The home team gets a lot of say in this, and the road team is not supposed to get an unfair advantage.
I’ve maintained all along that they would never permit the games to be played in St. Louis.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh77 on Sep 11, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blindingly Funkified
That’s what our campaign sign says to me, SWL. Brilliant.
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
by Kegler on Sep 11, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which one is Sue?
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't she flying one of the planes,
defending our freedom and the like?
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does she fly like paper
get high like planes?
name that song
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paper Planes by M.I.A.
One of the only tracks I can think of where the remix is better than the original.
by SuperContext on Sep 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just downloaded a remix of that song myself.
Big M.I.A. fan here.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 11, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just sayin.
two people in the poster. One is SWL, the other is Sue.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that picture is from Woodstock
you can’t see all of the drunk people laying in the grass.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Sep 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh-oh
scandal strikes the SWL/Sue campaign!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My vote is going for
Galvan316 and halfblindcubbiegirl
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
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by Galvan316 on Sep 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are full of empty promises
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't know we were making that announcemnt official!
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
outed!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you lobbied to be on your own ticket
But were denied.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which announcement is that again?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that badgers have a tendency to be nosy?
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm....a bit touchy
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
oh c’mon that was funny!
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was -- my attempt at a humorous reply failed
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not your best effort.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been a long day....
Maybe during a game thread?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno if I'll be in there much tonight
Ginger & I have agility class. :-)
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a joke in there somewhere
But dammit, I’m not finding it
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and just before everyone gets weird.
THIS is Ginger. :-)
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, I knew that...
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know you did
but i meant everyone else…
besides you’re already weird. :-)
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely you can't be serious
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should know by now
i’m usually NOT being serious.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no
The correct response is:
“I am serious. And, don’t call me Shirley.”
Sheesh. Young-uns.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well when can you say?
Well, not for another 4 hours.
You can’t say for another 4 hours.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. It rules over America like an army of steamrollers." Terrance Mann
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think she is
but who the heck is Shirley?
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by tony412 on Sep 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its official
i now have to run all responses past Tony… b/c he at least got it right.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was closer, yes.
Never saw “Airplane!”, I take it.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Closer.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was always a Mary Ann person myself
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. It rules over America like an army of steamrollers." Terrance Mann
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 11, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it. You found the joke.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because THAT
makes it not weird? :P
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT
anyone know where to find a decent Cubs beach towel, I tried the Cubs.com site and they had one for an ridiculous amount of money that didn’t look very good
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Sep 11, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll sell you mine.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm already rehabbing my ankle
I’m afraid of a setback if I get that
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Sep 11, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
try
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Just what I was looking for
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Sep 11, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problemo.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just ordered
Now I’m ready for my beach trip
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Sep 11, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget to bring a towel!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 11, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good stuff
“I’m so High I don’t know what’s going on”
"Commit to the Indian!"
by Bpatterson83 on Sep 11, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh. I LIKE the Geo
in dark blue. Good find.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden's stats
with the Cubs are ridiculous.
Let’s keep winning!!
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo
How long has he been waxing his eyebrows? Not that I mind the photos.
by goddess on Sep 11, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
prolly about the same time he first applied guy-liner
This is the time now where people that are getting the job done are the people that are going to play. Plain and simple. -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 11, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can they play the games in Houston?
I’m in San Antonio, and we have plenty of Houston fans around here (only two Cubs fans besides myself in the office) and my question to some of them was, “Even if they play the games…who’s going to show up?” After all, if the storm is going to be that bad (and it almost certainly will be), won’t those people be taking care of all the problems that are associated with having a (roughly) buttload of rain dropped on their heads for hours and hours? They’re saying here that the storm effect is somewhere around 900 miles across…at 10 miles an hour…how long is the storm going to affect any given spot? That’s a lot of rain to try to deal with for anyone in range of the game.
by CJElven on Sep 11, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And how are they going to get there?
Emergency officials will have their hands full welcoming the evacuated residents. They don’t need an influx of visitors going to the city at the same time, in the middle of an emergency (flooded streets, power outages, etc.).
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 11, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud's follies continue....
…its pretty amazing that Allen H “Bud” hasn’t made a decision yet on the Houston situation. Actually its not that amazing, that is what you do when your the owners puppet.
I mean don’t you think that Lou and Cecil Cooper would like to know what they will be doing on Friday, so that they can make the appropriate decisions in their games tonight about how they can use their players?
For gods sakes Bud, your the freaking commissioner, act like one.
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Sep 11, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just win, Cubs
I don’t care how you do it.
Let’s paste Wellemeyer as revenge for that 8/9 game.
by DWChaney on Sep 11, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A news alert from Gordo:
Indications are the Cubs will avoid flying to Houston after their game tonight in St. Louis against the Cardinals to avoid the path of Hurricane Ike, according to a baseball source.
The Cubs are expected to return to Chicago instead of following original plans of flying to Houston to start a three-game series against the Astros on Friday.
Weather-service projections have Ike hitting land near Houston sometime late Friday or early Saturday.
The Cubs are awaiting word on when and where the series will be played. One scenario has the teams agreeing on a neutral site for this weekend. Another one has the series being delayed until after the regular season and only being played if necessary for playoff positioning – and that’s a scenario neither team wants.
The Cubs had suggested the Astros fly to St. Louis to play the series there, but that was rejected, possibly because it would give the Cubs the advantage of not having to fly anywhere.
So, no real new news…. (here)
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoever comes up with these ideas is a jerk.
The Cubs have an advantage of not flying anywhere? Seriously? I mean, would any team rather play on the road than at home? Just because the Cubs wouldn’t have to travel tonight doesn’t make it less of a pain-in-the-butt for them to still be away from family, friends, their own bed, etc. Face it, Houston, you’re not going to the playoffs, stop pretending.
And not playing unless needed for the playoffs is ridiculous.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Sep 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, how about having the games at Wrigley?
That way, both teams would have to fly!
by SuperContext on Sep 11, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any chance of using London as an alternate site?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How quickly can a cricket ground be converted?
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh sure,
go ahead, start with the cricket jokes
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Sep 11, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many cricket players does it take to screw in a light bulb?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two
But we don’t know how they get in there.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been to a cricket match before.
You won’t find me joking about it. Well, maybe a little. But I thought it was pretty interesting, 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
by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been to one too
mine was pretty boring because we watched the same player bat for 4 hours
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I caught Matthew Hayden's record when I was in Australia.
It took forever, but it was pretty cool. Though I much prefer the one-day cricket matches to the traditional five-day matches.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 day matches?
Please tell me you’re exaggerating.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know much about cricket
But I do know he’s not
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by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they are called
test matches and they generally pause for tea in the afternoon too.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think you're right.
there’s definitely a tea break in there somewhere.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They like the crumpets, too
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think "test" refers to testing you patience.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all you do is bring coolers
sit in the sun and drink.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nascar-style!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true.
but the beer is better (at least in australia it is) and the women better to look at.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That part is ok.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A cubs fan likes to sit in the sun and drink?
Whodathunk?
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by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cricketers are nuts. They don't wear gloves and
they stand about 5 feet from the batsman.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They certainly have guts
I would never stand that close to a guy who intends to try and hit the ball at me or near me for that matter
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy who would be the 'catcher' does.
And the batter gets a full face and shin guards.
But as for the rest of them, yeah, it has the potential to get ugly if they don’t catch the ball.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of broken fingers.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
their equivalent of the 'catcher'
is the ‘wicket-keeper’. they let him wear gloves.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have cool names for positions like slip and gully
and silly mid-off.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was looking at those just a minute ago.
This is easily the most time I’ve spent talking about cricket in 5 years.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are interested
here are all the positions
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss
This is the time now where people that are getting the job done are the people that are going to play. Plain and simple. -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Approved!
now tha was funny.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite funny
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 11, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy crap
how do you do a 6-4-3?
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by tony412 on Sep 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dood.
They don’t even have an infield fly rule. There IS no 6-4-3!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they would call it
a silly-mid-on to silly-mid-off to wicketkeeper.
Not the same flow if you ask me
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That position
is actually called the “silly-mid” Aptly named if you ask me
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whodathunk
is that in the official bcb dictionary??
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Sep 11, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i must be a real low brow american
because that sounds AWFUL.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That means you're a good American
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by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and they can tie!
it’s quite riveting.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then how do they know...
who gets home-field advantage in the World Series?
by hokie316 on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no my parents lived in aussie land
and said this was the truth
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The West Indians play an interesting brand of cricket. Their fast pace
bowlers have changed the game.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait
was have to make jokes about cricket for it to be funny?
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(we have)
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be willing to help the grounds crew out
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I've heard there's a Cub bar here in town (San Antonio)...
Would you happen to know where?
by CJElven on Sep 11, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, nope
I was only a temporary 4-year resident. Now in England.
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by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a AAA stadium in nearby Oklahoma City.
I’d go to any games there.
Course, we’re expecting to get hammered with rain all weekend, too, due to the hurricane.
by DWChaney on Sep 11, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he meant London
like the London full of English Ladies.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
That’s not always a selling point…
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did somebody say
English Ladies?
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
by Kegler on Sep 11, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
But they must be referring to different ones then the ones I see around here
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by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in yukon here
and were getting drowned in rain already
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
by cubsluver22 on Sep 11, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Osceola County Stadium is available...
Spring Training home of the Houston Astros in Kissimmee, FL.
Everybody can crash at my place.
by hokie316 on Sep 11, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: ESPN the Mag article
I haven’t made it all the way through yet, but it’s pretty interesting so far.
102 facts about Chicago baseball
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, if they acknowledge
in that article as to why and the year the basket was put up couldn’t they pass that info to Joe Morgan?
by sue369 on Sep 11, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because facts mean nothing to morgan
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Facts
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in all fairness
this is a pretty crappy situation for houston….it’s pretty much lose-lose
not that i feel bad, just saying if this was happening to the cubs, i’d be PISSED
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 11, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good thing
hurricane’s don’t reach chicago
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about this hurricane?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 11, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
da CANE!
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, but the mention of football forces me to do this
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like that horse
is on the cream and the ankiel
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAR Eddie Royal!
Amazing what happens when a coach actually decides to get him the ball.
by hokie316 on Sep 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey did you see that your huskers and my lobos are set to clash this weekend? And my lobos are favored by 25? What’s up with that? I thought your huskers were better then that?
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you have that backwards...
My Huskers are the 25 point favorites. Good luck and too bad you’re not going to the game. There is no better place to be on a college football saturday than Lincoln.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last time I saw Nebraska...
…we were busy putting 76 points up on them.
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by dtpollitt on Sep 11, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops sorry about that. My Major over here in Kuwait has the line on the game and I saw unm with 25 next to it. Guess I read it wrong. I was stationed in Kansas so although I didn’t get to go, I heard about nebraska K state games. I was surprised to see your huskers and my lobos hooking up.
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KSU home games are a joke.
Not worth going, even if you are only 15 minutes away at Riley.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When KSU and Nebraska hooked up in Manhattan, we would get a advisory to stay out of there. And don’t wear anything nebraska or your in for a fight. So I never went. Kansas is three years of my life I’ll never get back. Well good luck this weekend, I’ll pull for my lobos even though we’ll probably lose. But Hey, if East Carolina can upset VT, there’s hope for my lobos right? lol
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I spent a year in Topeka
So trust me, I feel your pain.
The only hope for your Lobo’s was to catch the team while they were still coached by Callahan. Now since he’s gone, so are your chances. Sorry!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a year in Topeka is worse then three in Manhattan
At least manhattan was a college town and had cute co-eds……when the ex wife let me look! lol…..
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
The only benefit to Topeka is we were relatively close to Manhattan and Lawrence.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rock Chalk
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by dtpollitt on Sep 11, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chickenhawk?
Just kidding. I like KU as a school. They have a good program. Even if they do get lucky calls in basketball!
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by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's stupid.
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by dtpollitt on Sep 11, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought earthquakes didn't
until this spring.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So NO series is going to make money for the Astros ?
Jeez FIND a city they can both fly to and play it. Hell if the Astros are worried about an advantage PLAY IT IN AN EMPTY STADIUM like the Iowa Cubs games during the floods.
This is the biggest MLB fuck up ( sorry Al) since they refused to let the Expos ( who
they OWNED) to call up players in Sept DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEY were in a race
because they did not want to pay the expenses. I hope the media roasts them for this.
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by Doggie Stalker on Sep 11, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the sox and yanks.......
aren’t involved no coverage needed if the “media” follows form
by becauseicare on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you mentioned the Expos (RIP):
Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, PR, is available. Sunny weather forecasted for this weeekend. :-) (Just kidding; sarcasm alert!)
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 11, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A MAJOR hurricane is going to hit the texas coast
And all the astros and MLB can think of is how they want to play the series in houston? What kind of idiotic thinking is this? The astros aren’t hurting for money that bad, and I don’t think losing a series is going to hurt them that badly. Heck, if they were playing like they were a few weeks ago, they wouldn’t care because they were stinking up the place. NOw all of a sudden they’re 4 games out of the WC and they want to play a series in a hurricane so they can MAKE MONEY? Lord, I hope the media blasts them for this. Kudos to the cubs for not wanting to go down there in the first place. Why this hasn’t been settled is just another reason why baseball has all the problems it does.
So what happens though if they don’t play the series at all? How does that affect the standings? I would think the cubs, win or lose, would want to play the games so they could have a shot at keeping the lead. Giving the brewers 3 free games doesn’t make any sense to me.
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if they don't play the games at all
the Cubs end up playing three fewer games than the rest of the division (except Houston, of course). The Brewers would pitch an absolute fit, especially if the race were within four or five games.
I don’t see how that could work.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is NOT going to happen...
not sure why they even mentioned that in the articles.
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we keep are lead above 4
they won’t matter.
"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"
by MerlinDog on Sep 11, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
& the Brewers have to keep their 4 game lead over the 'Stros
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It happens because this is the guy behind all this:
Doesn’t he look like Drayton McLane?
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 11, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is absurd that houston is thinking about money right now...ridiculous
by Btown on Sep 11, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
People making a decision based on money?
Shocking
/sarcasm
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by CyberCyclist on Sep 11, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean from the people
who brought you Enron Field?
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It might not be all money
Bud can’t snap his fingers and have Atlanta ready for the series this weekend.
They have to get day of game personnell who may have other plans this weekend.
It’s not so easy.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 11, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It WOULD have been if they had PLANNED for it.
Like I said before. Play it in an EMPTY park if you have too but play them.
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by Doggie Stalker on Sep 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so how do u guys think harden will do tonight?? r
by Btown on Sep 11, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
take your viagra and let us know
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by CyberCyclist on Sep 11, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or not
NOT is fine w/ me.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's gonna kick ass and take names
Been August 29th since he threw, he’s well rested, and I feel a new sense of confidence after last night’s game. And the Brewers start a 10 game road trip with Sheets @ Moyer, and I like Moyer at home. Let’s drop the magic numbers.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moyer on 3 days rest...
Not too confident in that one.
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think he'll lose velocity on that heater?
;-)
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he does, can you really call it a heater?
maybe a “lukewarmer”?
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe down to 78 from 81 :(
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luke, Ryan, Prince
Whoever he throws it to
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap. I counted wrong, I thought it was 4.
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by dtpollitt on Sep 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here are the matcups from ESPN.com
Thu, Sep 11 Milwaukee 7:05 PM Moyer (13-7) Sheets (13-7)
Fri, Sep 12 Milwaukee 7:05 PM Hamels (12-9) Parra (10-7)
Sat, Sep 13 Milwaukee 3:55 PM Blanton (7-12) Bush (9-10)
Sun, Sep 14 Milwaukee 1:35 PM Kendrick (11-9) Suppan (10-8)
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With this scheduling fiasco
who the Cubs were going to throw vs the Brew is probably going to be different.
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite possibly
Here’s betting that TRL III goes to Chicago tonight and stays there. He’ll still start game 1 against the Brewers.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could realistically pitch Lilly against the 'stros
if they play Monday and hold Z for the Brewers.
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could, but if Lou really wants him for Game 3 of NLDS
they won’t change it.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think if Harden proves to be healthy
he is pitching game 3. I know what has been written but let’s not kid each other.
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I hope you're right.
I still think that if they try to play in Houston, Lilly stays put. Then they have a fresh starter on Tuesday.
Unless, you know, he goes on a bender.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the 4.5 stands pat
or maybe it even grows… Lou can use the last week to get the rotation straight.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's conceivable the Brewers could lose 3 or 4 this weekend
Had they lost yesterday, I’d be predicting it.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of have a feeling
they finish off the Phils this weekend. I hope I’m wrong but it seems like all year, once you thought the Brewers were dead they bounce back. Sox series, Yost is getting fired, swept by Cubs, etc…
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll see. I still don't think they respond well to pressure
That’s why yesterday’s game was so big — if they lose that one, with CC, I think they’re done.
Now, I don’t think that they are done yet.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
It’s a direct reflection of the coach too. In the dugout Ned looks so nervous and uptight every pitch.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have the same feeling...
…but hope I am wrong.
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by MPH73 on Sep 11, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a bender of shirt-rollin' and ass-kickin'!
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by Blue W on Sep 11, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah! Count me in!
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope
he doesn’t go all Lilly on the catcher
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers schedule:
4 @ Phillies
3 @ Cubs
3 @ Reds
We get CC in game 1 next week, but that means the Phillies miss him and get to throw their best four starters. Reds just took 2/3 from the Brew, so hopefully that magic number is LOOOOOOW come next week.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Sep 11, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have who all left?
Mets, Cards, Crew?
Is that it? I’m losing track.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After this weekend (assuming they play)
3 vs MIL
3 vs STL
4 @ NYM
3 @ MIL
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, for the nervous/superstitous types:
2 vs LAD
2 @ LAD
2 vs NYM
3 @ NYM
2 @ LAA
3 vs LAA
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that warms my heart :)
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 11, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you're giving LAD a win?
bold.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, hard to predict sweeps....
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
understandable.
i’d give them one, too.
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by Trey2317 on Sep 11, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully CC loses his next start, too
Since I’m taking the day off and all . . ..
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's hoping to get to 3rd base tonight
with a chance to Score
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by tony412 on Sep 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWHS (to himself)
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 11, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is the juice box
a tax-payer funded ballpark?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot of angst about the weekend series
And justifiably so.
Let’s stop calling for it to be played in St. Louis, though — for reasons posted by numerous posters.
Oh, and English Ladies
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this will work itself out.
It’s just one of those issues that’s a lot more complex than it looks. MLB is going to get the games played, and we can beat Houston no matter where we’re at, so long as we play like we have all season.
by cwyers on Sep 11, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
And, if it doesn’t, I just found Bud’s home phone number.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Share it
I got nothing but time…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't do that . . . the only reason I have it is
Bud puts it on the online Alumni Directory . . .
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 11, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does, indeed.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Accessible by anyone?
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by Al on Sep 11, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check your e-mail for more info
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scratch that
Your server doesn’t seem to like it. Maybe it’s my work e-mail address, I don’t know.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
try again when you get home.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 11, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please do call
and try to score a quote or two. I have about 7.38 million questions for him.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home e-mail is down
Looks like the last attempt from work may have gone thru
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...I just want to play the games now
so that we don’t have to be doing this makeup games dance at the end of the season. It is not fair to us, it is not far to the other teams in the WC, and it is not fair to the Stros.
I would rather play a DH on Sunday and than a Single game on Monday than have to play 3 games at the end of the year. Play it anywhere…I don’t care. Just play it
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Sep 11, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How complex is it to move a baseball game?
I mean really, how hard is it to find a ballpark, set it up and play? And how much time do you need? They’ve had nearly a week to get this moved
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
You do have the logistics off the stadium staff to work out. I hope that is what they are doing now. Even if they play to an empty stadium, you probably still need a handful of staff to support the event
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Sep 11, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A week ago they thought New Orleans might be getting hit.
A lot of things are more complex than what might be derived from popular press accounts. And it’s real easy for people who aren’t losing a few million dollars on the arrangement to say how simple it should be to just waive goodbye to the money.
by cwyers on Sep 11, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though St Louis was already ruled out?
Thought I read that in the wrap up by Al……who knows….all the heat and humidity over here is making me swoon……..
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness...
Move the game to Omaha. It’ll be a great sendoff for the recently-condemned Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium to host a major league game in its final years….
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Condemned...
In that a new stadium will be built to host the CWS.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm off to bed....
it’s almost 12:30 in the morning here, got to go to bed. Hopefully I wake up to a cubs win in the morning.
by nmcubsfan on Sep 11, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 10:30pm here....
I’m hoping for the same!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If
IF the Cubs wind up with a 5 game layoff any chance they bring some minor leaguers into Chicago to work out against at Wrigley?
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 11, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would think they'd want to do something.
Not the same as game action, though — just ask the Rockies.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of neutral site stuff is complicated by the NFL schedule
Teams like KC, St. Louis and Cincinnati all have home games this weekend. I would think could create a logistical problem in terms of finding hotel rooms near the ballpark for two MLB teams for 2-3 nights.
Atlanta could still be an option as the Falcons are on the road. Milwaukee obviously doesn’t have an issue with any of this.
Eamus Catuli!
by wrigley_boy on Sep 11, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why would the Falcons play into Atlanta being host?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he's taking hotels into consideration
there are a lot of variables in play here.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
A neutral city is more feasible if there’s no NFL game in town.
Sully has an article up now saying the three most likely sites are Tampa, DC and Atlanta.
Eamus Catuli!
by wrigley_boy on Sep 11, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Milwaukee
best bet for me anyways.
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by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 11, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not the softball diamonds by the Natatorium?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 11, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
sori, riot, lee, rami, dero (RF), font (2B), soto, jhnsn, harden
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by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I approve of this lineup
Now lets go smack Todd W. around a bit.
by SuperContext on Sep 11, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope the weather holds...
I’d hate to have Harden warm up, cool down, delay… guy seems like he has a pretty strict routine to be “good”.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
think Lilly is upset not being in the line up tonight ? :)
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by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 11, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the picture of
our boy Geo. Hope he brings us luck again tonight.
Let’s get another winning streak going with another win tonight.
by sue369 on Sep 11, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, looks like the Cubs are going to have 3 days off after tonight....
Might as well give the Cardinals EVERYTHING we’ve got, to include burning through the entire expanded bullpen if need be. Good luck to Lou Piniella on getting his starting pitching in line for the playoffs given this latest debacle by major league baseball. A REAL baseball commissioner would step in and have the Houston series moved and do so in a way where Drayton McLane doesn’t take a financial hit. But nope. Bud the Dud Selig remains a greedy s.o.b. who won’t dare tap into the coffers of baseball on this one.
This isn't 1969...is this 1969?...this isn't 1969, is it?
by MDBNIU on Sep 11, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a good point about the bullpen.
Since the Cubs know they won’t be playing after today till at least Saturday, maybe Sunday… everyone in the bullpen should be available.
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by Al on Sep 11, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twitter updates:
Possibility remains cubs might go to houston after storm and use monday to try to get games in. 8 minutes ago from txt
st_cubs Meanwhile, back in St.L …it’s muggy, cloudy and t-strms frcst tonght 9 minutes ago from txt </blockquote
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me...or does...
<— look like —> 
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 11, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"HOLY SHIT..."
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Sep 11, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the games vs. Houston will eventually get played because they have to because of the probable playoff implications for the wildcard
This isn't 1969...is this 1969?...this isn't 1969, is it?
by MDBNIU on Sep 11, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They were talking about doing a double-header
"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot
by NittanyCub on Sep 11, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm no Tom Skilling, but I see NO chance anything so frivilous as a baseball game gets played in Houston before Monday at the earliest
Hurricane Ike and Tina is blowing up to a Category 3 with probable 16’ surge near Galveston. That is going to have devastating impact on Harris County which is where Houston is located.
This isn't 1969...is this 1969?...this isn't 1969, is it?
by MDBNIU on Sep 11, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurricanes are just the worst
"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot
by NittanyCub on Sep 11, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worse than Felix Pie?
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 11, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
worse than Bob Howry?
This is the time now where people that are getting the job done are the people that are going to play. Plain and simple. -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 11, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
its VERY optimistic to think that the city is going to be in any kind of shape to support something as silly as a baseball game….
not to mention the dangers of keeping the teams/fans/support personnel in town DURING the storm. Seems very foolish to me.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 11, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even on Monday....
If that storm makes landfall as a CAT 3 w/in 100 miles of Houston…they’ll be cleaning up for more than a week.
The can’t just postpone the games….they need to play 1 or 2 of them somewhere this weekend.
The best defense is a good offense
by kcjones on Sep 11, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm freakin Tom Skilling!
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by tony412 on Sep 11, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suggest putting up photos of old Cubs players
Especially ones who look like they could be from Lewistown, Pennsylvania (semi-dominant Amish town outside State College)
= 
Little sidenote: The Amish are the nicest people I’ve ever met, hands down.
"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot
by NittanyCub on