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Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Astros, Sunday 9/14, 7:05 CT

"When we win, I'm so happy I eat a lot. When we lose, I'm so depressed, I eat a lot. When we're rained out, I'm so disappointed I eat a lot." -- Tommy Lasorda

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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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

It's back on now

I was getting worried someone found out about it and shut it down

by PhillyCub on Sep 14, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fourth

Let’s do this

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

as in Ffith

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hello everyone!

I’m cooking up a chicken parmigiana storm and happy to see the game is going well! Let’s keep it rollin!

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by zevkalman on Sep 14, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

He can still be!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

"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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice DP started by Onedec

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Weeghman Park on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

W

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

rather, BB

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dislike Tejada

except for when he hits into a DP, that is

by DWChaney on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

or when he ends up

in the mitchell report just after getting dealt to the nlc

by tim815 on Sep 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Well, maybe

they should save some for tomorrow. How’s that sound?

by sue369 on Sep 14, 2008 8:20 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.

by mmancubfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Kansas?

Me = Lawrence

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah dt...olathe...

But not a Jayhawk fan….Illinois grad…..

by mmancubfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

You down with ol' DP

Yeah, you know me

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wanna know

whats on his shirt. I cant quite make it out

by ballstitch on Sep 14, 2008 8:23 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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

in*

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:25 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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wuss.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's something in my eye....

Damn dusty pc

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

TWSS

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool...

Phils up 6-0 on the Brewers and Myers is tossing a 1 hitter to boot.

by DWChaney on Sep 14, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh it would be so sweet...

For the brewers to fall short again this year…

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

how's this

brewers lose about 4 more in a row

then

indians select their best prospect

tbnl for cc

by tim815 on Sep 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by DWChaney on Sep 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brewers Lost their game

So will Santoswoodenlegs please post a Magic Number 9 Jersey….When he gets a chance.

by Chodes on Sep 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

It's already posted

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I was watching this afternoons game

and when vthe Brewers pen imploded in the 8th, they looked beat down.

by DWChaney on Sep 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's fine to like him.

I just wouldn’t have given him an extension. Totally stupid.

by cwyers on Sep 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Zakh on Sep 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Pence takes one

in the back. ouch.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Len Kasper:

“Lee hasn’t given up a hit through 5.” So blame him.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

this has happened before this year with Z in a good game. C’mon LEN!!

by ar_hawkins on Sep 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

D-Lee saves a hit.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

like you said.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by slocs55 on Sep 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

or prince's

how to pick a fight with the pitcher book

by tim815 on Sep 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'd take 4 more

round goose eggs

marmol in the eighth

and wood in the 9th

by tim815 on Sep 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 8:41 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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

is the talent that bad

down in Kansas?

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought he was talking about women..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I am?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last 16 games

not including this one, their Team ERA is 2.17. That’s pretty insane.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

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?

by aldimond on Sep 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

Wow

Gameday had it right up against the wall.

Stupid computers, always ruining baseball.

by aldimond on Sep 14, 2008 8:40 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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Houston announcers whining

that Len and Bob just had a short trip to Milwakee and were not unconvienienced by these games.

by sue369 on Sep 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

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….

by DWChaney on Sep 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, Z is DEALING.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT 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!!!!!

by mmancubfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

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…

by mmancubfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by cwyers on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seems to Have Worked Out OK

Even the Washington Host Committee is forced to admit this.

by 08Cubs on Sep 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

"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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Strike 3

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

7 K's for Z.

season high?

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tonights walk up attendance

28,000 ?

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by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

uhhhhhhhh

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

i know what i’m saying

by tim815 on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

after 69 pitches?

His arm is just getting loose by now

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by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't.

Let’s see how far he can go.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't see

why he can’t be both.

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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

by sweetswinger on Sep 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

No sausage races

Len and Bob mentioned it earlier

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would be like a curtain call on the road

not to do

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by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

69 pitches for Z

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

AGAIN Len

stop saying it, it’s against the rules!!!

by ar_hawkins on Sep 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah.

bah.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think that is dumb

Ed Farmer is crazy about that stuff.

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 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)

by aldimond on Sep 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

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by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

+1

Huevos con Chorizo FTW

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 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?!”

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by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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?

by cwyers on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

69 pitches

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

69 pitches after 6? = 103 pitch pace count for complete game

He keeps this pace up that would be about 100 pitch complete game…..

by mmancubfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Z with that goofy grin..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT 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?

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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  

Soriano taking the first pitch

“I hope we have that on tape” – Len

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT 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

by joeschmitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Weeghman Park on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

so does O'Doyle

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who the hell is Kate Smith

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by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

She was in Airplane.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

If they break up youknowwhat

I blame Jake the Neighborhood guy

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

6-1 Phils Bottom 8th

Seems like every time the Brews have a big series with an important opponent they just collapse.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

wow! listen to the crowd!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

+English Lady

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

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by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

haha

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I set em up

you hit em out of the park

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by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

it is like straight dracula black

i don’t understand…..he should have gone for touch of gray

by Zakh on Sep 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok.

now I’ve got the radio AND the TV on. Is WGN NOT coming through in HD tonight?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

nope

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

come on!

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT 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.

by Weeghman Park on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

oh, wow....

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by drewishdrewid 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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by TheRiot02 on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone want...

Some chicken parm? I made extra…

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha...

Oh dear… I don’t know that I made enough for him…

Thankfully Fielder doesn’t eat meat anymore…

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fielder...

can have some of the barley and chipotle soup I made. Hope he likes it spicy!

by aldimond on Sep 14, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Holy Cow

BTW, Len talks too much.

by 08Cubs on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT 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  

Ok Fringe is over.

I have to switch back to the game.

by daeviant on Sep 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

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)

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

It's Over in Philly

6-1, Phillies.

And their park is still full of Cubs fans.

And Carlos Zambrano.

by 08Cubs on Sep 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.

by CaliCub on Sep 14, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Really encouraging to see Z...

look like a legitimate #1 this close to the postseason.

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Sep 14, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

BREWERS LOSE! BREWERS LOSE!

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"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

8!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

And you are so...

Going down to the Phillie’s park to buy tickets aren’t you?

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up 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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon, Big Z!

"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

1 AWAY!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Sep 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Damnit, no one links to the new thread, but they start chatting in it!!!

Here ya go, folks

(new window)

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by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah.

"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.

by zevkalman on Sep 14, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh god...

I don’t know that I can watch the 9th…

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

ok

i was wrong

c’mon z

by tim815 on Sep 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by zevkalman on Sep 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

1 six pack please...

I think I"m going to need it to get through the 9th….

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by zevkalman on Sep 14, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can't

Hard liquor upsets the tummy

by Hilary Lee on Sep 14, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/14/613964/overflow-thread-2-cubs-vs

new game thread, y’all…

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

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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