Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Astros, Sunday 9/14, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 14, 2008 8:00 PM CDT
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First Go Cubs
"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 14, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions
Fuyst
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
It's back on now
I was getting worried someone found out about it and shut it down
I can't watch that feed
1. Too jumpy
2. Too small
3. Announcers are terrible.
Listening to Corey and Ron on the MLB.com audio feed is better. joy
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
Hello everyone!
I’m cooking up a chicken parmigiana storm and happy to see the game is going well! Let’s keep it rollin!
Let's win this one for Ronny!
Why? Because sometimes I just get pissed that he’s not already in the Hall of Fame.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Nice pic..
without a doubt should be in HOF.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
He gets another chance in 2009
I believe he was 7 votes short, then 5 votes short…so with Ryno in the HOF now…maybe it’ll be enough!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Even Joe Morgan says he's lobbying for him to get in.
And he might carry some weight with the veteran’s committee.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
He was my childhood hero.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
He can still be!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Do you also have the issue with Fergie on the cover that says "Here come the Cubs"?
"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 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate that AM/PM Commerical
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
"Live" is still around?
Haven’t heard them in ages..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
i went to Marshall University, and he used to beat our ass there with Miami
and now he beats my Browns all the time with Pitt
Z's last pitch 171 mph
seams about right
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
pulled the string!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Good evening, young lady.
How goes it in San Diego?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
how was vegas?
"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 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
DP ARE YOU WITH ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Yes, I am. My initials are DP, and we are both here on BCB, so yes, I am with you.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Nice DP started by Onedec
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
How did the baserunner get on; our power went out again and I just saw the double play
"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.
Walked
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The runner got on via a walk
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
I dislike Tejada
except for when he hits into a DP, that is
or when he ends up
in the mitchell report just after getting dealt to the nlc
You're selfish, sue. Selfish.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
And greedy. Let's not forget greedy.
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
as I drove home listening to that inning.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like the upper deck is only place empty
There are even a few up there behind home plate.
Completely full in the first two sections…
Way to show up and see this on MLB.com. I wish I wasn’t in Kansas and there……
The Astros TV announcers can’t go more than 2 minutes without some kind of mention about this setup.
Kansas?
Me = Lawrence
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah
I’m a Wisco alum, Minny grad alum, and now Jayhawk…and a Cubs fan, so I hear ya. Drove through Olathe today.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You down with ol' DP
Yeah, you know me
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Story Time!
Once upon a time…in land far, far away…..but not that far…
There lived a man…this man was a Cubs fan…he had just returned home from a trip. Checking his mailbox, he found that it contained a mysterious rare manila envelope.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Being curious by nature...the man opened the envelope.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL
Gotta “jackrabbit” hehe
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
If there's nudity in this story, please continue.
If not, insert some nudity.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Peering inside...the man couldn't BELIEVE what he saw.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I wanna know
whats on his shirt. I cant quite make it out
The man's family stood in shock as emotion overcame him...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
A new shirt to sleep it!!!!!!!!!
DING DING DING DING !
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Gut-renching sobs filled the house as the man broke down right in front of their eyes...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
a 25 minute story about how a man got a t-shirt in the mail
amazing
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Wuss.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
and you wanted him to show nudity????
"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 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
The man's family told him he was wierd....
and to stop being a baby about a stupid t-shirt. Then they left him standing by the stairs and he had to finish unpacking. The End.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Kill the family!!
It’s not just a shirt!!!!!!!!!!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That's my T-Shirt Man!....My T-Shirt!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as...
Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes have more combined receiving yards than Braylon Edwards and Kellon Winslow I don’t care what the Pitt/Cleveland score is…
Cool...
Phils up 6-0 on the Brewers and Myers is tossing a 1 hitter to boot.
how's this
brewers lose about 4 more in a row
then
indians select their best prospect
tbnl for cc
CC is the player to be named later
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
especially if Yost saved CC
to pitch twice against the Cubs and all the while, the Phillies get themselved tied for the WC, and overtake the Brewers. That would make me laugh.
Brewers Lost their game
So will Santoswoodenlegs please post a Magic Number 9 Jersey….When he gets a chance.
It's already posted
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Milwaukee has 1 hit so far though 6 1/2
Ouch
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
I was watching this afternoons game
and when vthe Brewers pen imploded in the 8th, they looked beat down.
Tigers / White Sox yawner
Tigers could not look less interested in playing
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
My god. I thought they were gonna walk away with that division after their seemingly fantastic off-season...so much for that, Detroit.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I know, I know. I read D-Train's stats, and I shouldn't like him.
But I do! I do like him, Colin!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
what happened to Dontrelle?
that guy just flamed out…
same thing that happened to rich hill....
i think it is called soft tossing left handed disorder…..i happened to that meyers from the phillies earlier, but was diagnosed early enough to get it fixed
I thought Rich was doing well in the minors as of lately.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Getting texted from a friend in Philly
Says the Brewers look terrible, and they are yapping at each other in the dugout (my friend has fabulous seats).
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
Fat Fielder Solo Homer 6 -1
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
wow, my radio feed is really behind
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
Another inside-the-ranks brawl in the making
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
this has happened before this year with Z in a good game. C’mon LEN!!
D-Lee saves a hit.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
::correction:: Takes a hit away ::correction::
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
like you said.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
This is why you do not talk about replacing D.Lee @ first
You don’t replace Gold Gloves with bench players.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
you mean the Big Hoff wouldnt have pulled that one down?
"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
All quiet on the Northern Front...
For Z thru 5
"The best thing that happened to %$&*#$% Chicago is Lou Piniella and Ozzie Guillen in the same $%^&%$# town. $%&# the boring-%$#& guys every day. Some people have to be politically correct, some people have to be $%&*#@$ up. That’s Lou Piniella and Ozzie Guillen."
by Hard4Harden on Sep 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
My friend asked me to head to Milwaukee tonight,
he ended up going. I decided to stay because of the thought of getting home at 1am.
I don’t think it will happen because of an assumed pitch count, but if Z throws a no no I will never forgive myself.
Lets do it Cubbies
Don't care.
Just win, baby.
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
Has any Cub found CC's secret stash of pork rinds?
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
or prince's
how to pick a fight with the pitcher book
I still find it fascinating that this Houston team
is 13 games over .500 and would be leading the NL West. Granted, the West sucks, but this Houston team is the most convoluted mish-mash of old, cranky players (Erstad), guys in their prime (Lance, Roy), and young dudes (Bourn). And I seem to know no more than 35% of their pitchers – just about every game they throw out someone I’ve never even heard of.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
How about a round of applause for Drayton McClain
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
i'd take 4 more
round goose eggs
marmol in the eighth
and wood in the 9th
he might get voted a playoff share at this rate....
"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
Dan requests that you include an example....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Or nudity.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
No.
I actually consider it a notch above that of Wisconsin’s, and I like Bucky WAY more than Jayhawks.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I thought he was talking about women..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
I think I am?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Last 16 games
not including this one, their Team ERA is 2.17. That’s pretty insane.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
So for those of you watching
Was Geo’s fly out as close to a homer as it looked on Gameday? Was it a tough play for Bourne?
No...routine fly ball to center.
Bourne had to go back a little…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Warning Track power at best
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Houston announcers whining
that Len and Bob just had a short trip to Milwakee and were not unconvienienced by these games.
you know, I heard that too...
these Houston people ought to realize they COULD have played these games in Houston and had No one show up,…. OR play yhem in Milwaukee and fill the part with Cubs fans and mae a pretty good gate. And make the best of a bad situation. Hurricanes are acts of god type stuff, its not like the Cubs hatched a plot to try and wipe out Houston….
Lazy fly ball to CF..
Maybe 10 ft from the warning track.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
SWL, I think your "8" jersey is gonna be short-lived.
Between Milwaukee being down 6-1 in the 8th, and the Cubs being up 5-0 in the 6th…looks like it’s gonna go from 9-8-7 pretty damn quickly. Just sayin’.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm not a boy-scout...but I am prepared.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
*knocks on dtpollitt's head"
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting note by the Astros TV crew
They mentioned that many of the Astros stayed at Minute Maid during the Hurricane…had a generator, big screen TV, air conditioning, food, etc…
And I thought the whole time from the Astros fans that the club needed their players to be home to TAKE CARE OF THEIR FAMILY AT THEIR HOUSES???
As I mentioned on the Houston Chronicle blog that had a bunch of Astros fans crying about how the MLB could take the players away from their families with a move to Milwaukee for this series 3 days ago….most of the players families aren’t even in Houston!!!!!
Do we know how many
Astros actually live in Houston?
Look, I’m as upset about the weirdness in the schedule as the next guy (although I think that the extra day of rest is good for us, and I think it’s being proved out here) but it’s not the Astros PLAYERS who are at fault here.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Completely agree...
The Astros fans need to tell it like it is….it sucks for them and quite honestly I am rooting for them to beat out the Phillies and Brewers for the Wildcard….
But tell it like it is….not make up crap….the fans….not the players…
I really don't know why so many Cubs fans are frustrated by this.
The Cubs got:
- An extra day off.
- A chance to realign their rotation.
- Two road games moved to a neutral site.
- To watch the Brewers flame out from their own clubhouse.
Given the situation, the Cubs have made out as well – or better – than you could reasonably ask for. It’s really unfair.
and they don't have to play a doubleheader
cubs = love
You think Blanco & Zambrano
go into Sheets’ locker and write:
“Cubs rulz Brewers droolz
Hank & Z were here
09/14/08”
I could see it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I think grammatically it would be...
Cubz rul Brewerz drool
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Trust me.
Working in special education, any grammar fits in that situation.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That's real funny
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
"really"
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
mo-fo!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree on all points and its all thanks to the Astros stubbornness...
…and the puppet commissioner’s lack of a spine.
"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
7 K's for Z.
season high?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
9 against MIL on 7/29
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Tonights walk up attendance
28,000 ?
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Pat and Ron guessed 25K
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
better watch out he'll put money in your pocket...
by LT on Sep 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
that's because
pitching IS KING!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
after 69 pitches?
His arm is just getting loose by now
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't.
Let’s see how far he can go.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
i'd rather see himm ready for october
than the ninth
I don't see
why he can’t be both.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Big Question
In the bottom of the 7th, will it be TMOTTBG or sausage races?
"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
No sausage races
Len and Bob mentioned it earlier
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
That would be like a curtain call on the road
not to do
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Clap-clap-clap-clap DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHEESELAND!
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
to keep with the astros theme tonight
they will play a tape of Harry singing
by LT on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
AGAIN Len
stop saying it, it’s against the rules!!!
Pat keeps saying it as well
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
yeah.
bah.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Announcers are announcers
They aren’t on the team and they aren’t fans. They shouldn’t have to abide by ridiculous superstitions. Their job is to inform the fans, who may not have been watching the whole time, and who may not be very observant, what’s going on. That means occasionally mentioning a no-hitter in progress once the game gets late, though harping on it would be obnoxious.
(Not watching on TV and don’t know precisely what Len is saying, though)
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I like how it is made right next to the red "bleach" bucket.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That's just wrong
"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 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Bun please
toasted
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
TWSS
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
My favorite quote of your's, Colin...
…was somethign to the effect of “It’s five foot high foods and snacks – sausages! – racing against each other! What’s not to like?!”
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I just don't understand how you can watch a bunch of guys in...
…giant felt outfits race each other and decide, “This is in no way, shape or form amusing.” What, did you take your inner child out back and drown him?
Almost as good as the Pirogi race in Pit.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
TWSS
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
When would a woman say
“Sixty-nine pitches!”
I just don’t see it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Boy, have I got
a story for you..
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Derek Anderson needs to find the bench
Bring on Brady!
69 pitches after 6? = 103 pitch pace count for complete game
He keeps this pace up that would be about 100 pitch complete game…..
Z with that goofy grin..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
Taking all the way on pitch 1? Fonsie being Fonsie
But hey, it worked I guess
helping out his pitcher who just went to the dugout with 2 outs i guess...
by LT on Sep 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, but
he doesn’t do that when the pitcher grounds out and has to run it out, so why when he is simply striding back after a K?
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on Sep 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
When did that happen?
Or are you just assuming?
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
i can't give a definitive time
but I do see it a lot
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on Sep 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Ill admit I dont read every game thread
but I have not heard anyone call Soriano out on this, and without evidence, sounds like assumption to me.
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
finally tuned in WGN radio w/ MLB audio
first thing i hear ron say is TWSNBS (that which shall not b said)
the pink hat guy is my father
God Bless America being sung or played
cubs = love
I think its Kate Smith, and she's been dead for 30 years.
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
Sing it Kate
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
That song still gives me goosebumps; way more than the National Anthem
"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 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
There were two Brewers fans in the crowd; is that Kate Smith?
"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.
Kate RULES
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
Who the hell is Kate Smith
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
She was in Airplane.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
6-1 Phils Bottom 8th
Seems like every time the Brews have a big series with an important opponent they just collapse.
23,500 paid tonight
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
FIRST GOOD ONE OF THE NIGHT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
TWSS...after payee #18,743
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I set em up
you hit em out of the park
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
attendance just under 24K
that’s amazing for total walkup.
Cubs would probably get a good bowl game – their fans travel well.
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
I think the Cubs would be like the Irish
They’d get into any BCS bowl on a semi-decent season because their fanbase is so large.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Astros announcers just whined that
all but 7 were Cubs fans.
Cracked me up
this really cracks me up.....like playing at Miller Park was somehow orchestrated by the Cubs
….they can thank thier union and thier boy Drayton.
"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
Just for men orange
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
it is like straight dracula black
i don’t understand…..he should have gone for touch of gray
Could be just for men asphalt
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
ok.
now I’ve got the radio AND the TV on. Is WGN NOT coming through in HD tonight?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
no
it was mentioned early on that it was enough work just to get the game telivised on such short notice
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
LETS GO Z!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Man Z is throwing some heat tonight...
by Canseco's Roid Party on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions
Incredibly relieving
after his health concerns
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Z K Wow
"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.
Say g'night Gracie
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions
STRUCK HIM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
I hope all the jackasses (i.e., Obama)
that criticize Cub fans are watching this game . . . Cubs fans should be proud of this turnout and support for our team
he's mentioned it a few times
and I bet the ’stros announcers have deliberately made note of it
"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." Frank Costello
by kalamazoo_cubs_fan on Sep 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha...
Oh dear… I don’t know that I made enough for him…
Thankfully Fielder doesn’t eat meat anymore…
I'm gonna download it and watch it later
more excited for this game.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ya i had to record it for now to watch Z
"This is why Major League Baseball does not need instant replay, because then every single play will then be reviewed." -- Joe Morgan, 5/18/08, referring to an umpire ruling a Carlos Delgado homerun foul when replays showed it hit the foul pole.
by CubsBall2202 on Sep 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
How bout these fans?
Does anyone know how many people are at this game?
"The best thing that happened to %$&*#$% Chicago is Lou Piniella and Ozzie Guillen in the same $%^&%$# town. $%&# the boring-%$#& guys every day. Some people have to be politically correct, some people have to be $%&*#@$ up. That’s Lou Piniella and Ozzie Guillen."
by Hard4Harden on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions
We have an actual quote from attendee # 18,743, too, look for that.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ok Fringe is over.
I have to switch back to the game.
Your name fits
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
On pace for 110 pitches if he goes the distance
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
TWSS
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Cubs win this game
Is it Jody Davis?
And here I thought it was water flooding Chicago...
Whoops!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
is the 8 for post season or division....
oh i guess it is the same now, right?
Really encouraging to see Z...
look like a legitimate #1 this close to the postseason.
Free Ronny Cedeno
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Do do do do do do do do do. 8!!!
I had no idea
That’s awesome. Almost gives me faith in the next generation :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
BREWERS LOSE! BREWERS LOSE!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Starting to look like the Cubs may play the Phils in the first round
by philadelphiacub on Sep 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Ouch
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Damnit, no one links to the new thread, but they start chatting in it!!!
(new window)
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
i don't want to leave this lucky thread... :P
cubs = love
Note from Philly
My friend up there said the park was full of brooms and people were chanting “sweep” “sweep” “sweep” during the 9th.
"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945
Too late
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
I'm taking drink orders for the 9th.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Nothing stronger?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/14/613964/overflow-thread-2-cubs-vs
new game thread, y’all…
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
OMG
CARLOS EFFIN’ ZAMBRANO!!!
Too bad I couldn’t watch any of it, but I’m sure ESPN Classic will have it soon enough.
GO CUBS!
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
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