Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Astros, Sunday 9/14, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 14, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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WGN has a special post-game show.
"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.
I'm listening on my brand new MLB.com subscription.
Carlos cost me money tonight! Money well spent!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
And the rest of the world is stuck watching WGN friggin AMERICA!!!!
We got bubkiss…nuts.
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I im watching funniest pets&people
on WGN america
"Saying ‘I’m sorry’ is the same as saying ‘I apologize.’ Except at a funeral."
Yep. It's really good, isn't it? Grrrrrrrrrr.......
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amazing
way to go Z!
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
What is the magic number right now?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
8
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
7 is right, forgot the double header loss
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Well I am out for the evening
what a GREAT game
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Wow...just wow.
I called my dad and he was fighting back tears. To channel my inner Jim Nance: What a moment!
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
I wonder
if there is a possibilty WGN will re-telecast the game tomorrow? It sure would be nice to see the whole game.
ON WGN AMERICA PLEASE!!!!! So we can ALL see it!
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+1
they have to realize there are Cubs fans EVERYwhere
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
God I hope so, I'd love to TiVo that.
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yes
and lock it so it never gets deleted.
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
My wife is all ready to buy the DVD as soon as it is pressed...
I told her it would be awhile- it’ll come as a bonus disc ON THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP set!
(I know, I know, cart in front of the horse….)
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don't sweat it
I don’t think anyone is going to scoff at any level of optimism tonight on this blog :-)
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I doubt the TV contract allows WGN to do that.
The game will be in the MLB.com archives for everyone to see.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 14, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
It's MILLER (Park) TIME!!!!!!
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This will FOREVER be known as the first no hitter in Miller Park.
The Cubs even managed to steal that honor away from the Suds. You can’t change history and Zambrano will always be able to say he had the first no-hitter in Miller Park…in front a house full of Cubs fans!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
MLB.com
Had better put the WGN final out on their site….the FSN Houston clip is miserable.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"
Wow,
wish I could have seen the whole game. At least ESPN did the right thing and put it on. I listened to Pat and Ron the whole game. Ron is “giddy”.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Well.
That utterly rocked.
And now, I’m going to bed. :D
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
I'm trying to look up best starts by Cubs pitchers in my lifetime...
…and I cannot recall anyting right now besides Wood’s start in 1998. Any one else remember such a great pitching performance?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
36 years, Milt Pappas
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
And didn't Ken Holtzman pitch one shortly before that?
And didn’t Burt Hooten pitch one for the Cubs as well?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hooten and Pappas were in 1972. Holtzman's were in 1969 and 1971 (I think...)
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Thanks, Zeke.
Glad to know there’s some oldsters on this board.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ouch. Oldster? I resemble that remark!
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Off the top of my head...
Z tonight
Wood in 1998
Prior in 2004 when he wiffed a bunch of Reds but the Cubs lost in extras
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 14, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't that Mets?
He struck out 16 but 9th inning 3-Run Homer tied it?
Maybe
That last week in 2004 was a blur for me…I was doing campaign work and had college mid-terms, so you could be right.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It started on Opening Day with a 3 Run Homer by Kouske
Then came The Rockies vs Cubs amazing Come back
Then we swept the White Sox @ Wrigley
Then the Brewers in Milwaukee
Soriano 3 Homers in Cincy
Edmonds
Reed Johnson
WE WHERE ON EDGE
WE WHERE ON CRUISE CONTROL
then..
Zambrano No-Hitter in Milwaukee Against Houston..
HISTORY IS UNFOLDING IN FRONT OF US…….
One last feat remains…
In a season of firsts, of amazing feats…… THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS WAITING FOR US TO GRAB IT!
GO CUBS GO!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Ward 3 run homer in florida
"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 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I still think that Lilly bowling over Molina will be viewed as the play that got this
team out of its horrible September slump. How soon you forget!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
I'm still in awe
It’ll fully sink in some time tomorrow, when I hear about it at work
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Could today have been a better day?
From a magic number of 10 in the beginning of Sunday, to 7 at the end of it.
And Zambrano threw a no-hitter.
"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
Let's not forget to give credit to Soto
Nobody throws a no-no by themselves. Huge props to Soto, who by rights should have just clinched rookie of the year.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
If he isn't ROY
I will start a full scale protest.
Whos is with me??
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll burn the bastards down if they don't give ROY to Geo.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing most of the BCB's ladies are with you on that
I think it’s the pics of him that are working on pregame thread LOL
"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 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto clinched ROY about two months ago.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What kind of reception you think Z will get
when he gets back to Wrigley?
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
You mean other than the rose petals and laurel wreaths?
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Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter
But seriously I’ve never been so proud to be a Cubs fan tonight.
Ned Yost is preparing a protest DVD to send to Bud claiming that the HBP was an erroneous scoring decision
and should have really been a base hit by batsman
"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 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
BAHHAHAHAHH!!!!
NICE!
Welcome, new sig line
"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
Big Z on WGN Radio right now.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
My fav part so far was
when someone asked him if he was back… and he laughed and said yeah I guess Im back.
"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 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone have the audio of pat and ron on the erstad strikeout
"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.
I'd love to hear that too.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Imagine if this game was blacked out.
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
It was in most of the rest of the country.
Thanks ESPN.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Shades of the Heidi Game
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Good ole school stuff
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
Read above. It WAS blacked out
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i meant completely...
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Im guessing it was prolly blacked out for almost as many people as it wasnt
"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 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Does that qualify as a quality start?
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
Let me look it up. ;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that counts as three quality starts...
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what a night!
wow!
If anything can move the NFL out of the top spot on a Sunday, it’s a no hitter!
Z says "it's a feeling he can't describe"
I agree with him!
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
Hell find a way to tell us
that he told us this was going to happen.
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
In other news
Detroit just grannied to tie 7-7
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
Stylin' Marcus Thames
He treats every homer like a work of art.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
That's just priceless.
White Sox fans have to not only get their game interrupted for Z’s no-hitter, but their team blows a seven run lead.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
+ 7,000,000,000!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
the only thing that makes me mad when they make a dvd of this game to sell
is that it was all recorded on non-hd cameras. I would have loved having this moment in the highest quality picture available. :-(
will they really sell this?
I’d buy one in a heart beat
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
and on the South Side...
the sox just blew a 7-0 lead. LOL
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
OT: White Sox blow lead in 9th inning...Dotel gives up grand slam....
"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.
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Did I forget today
was my birthday or something?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
ZAMBRANO QUOTES:
“Something I’ve wanted to do in my career…a no hitter.”
“Thank God.” [10x]
“One of the few things in baseball…” [mumbles off]
(Feel like a home game to you?)
“Yeah, yeah, the crowd was great.”
“At the same time, we feel bad for the people in Houston and the hurricane, ya know.”
I think he’s a bit high right now, he’s VERY mellow, quiet, and not very quote-able.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Wow the Cubs pitching staff LOVES to play the Astros
1998 – Kerry Wood’s 20 K performance
2008 – Zambrano’s no hitter
2018 – hmm…lets say Shark pitches well..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Weird reaction
The other times I’ve watched a Cubs pitcher get close to a no-hitter, I was nervous, but not this time. I don’t think it was because I had so much confidence in Zambrano; it was that this was the first Cubs no-hitter that had meaning beyond its personal meaning to the pitcher. When the bottom of the 9th started, I was almost certain that the Cubs would win, no matter the number of hits that the Astros would get, and that was the most significant thing. We’re 71/2 up with 15 to go. Go Cubs go.
Last one with meaning
before this was Ken Holtzman’s in August 1969 – and we know what happened after that. But it’s not going to happen again.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
The double header that won't end
Tigers tie it at seven in the ninth
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
Really, how does Ted follow THAT peformance up?
With a WIN , of course!
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He'll have to knock down the catcher two or three times to come close
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it'll be hard to avoid a letdown tomorrow.
It’d be nice to see the magic number go down again.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Big Z says "my arm is back."
The understatement of the year.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
Time to go to evil BCB
and let them know they finnaly got the no-hitter they wanted at the park.
Wish i was that mean.
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
Don't rub that in.
It’ll give us bad karma.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Or brewerfan.net--their Cub hatred borders on the unnatural
and they especially loathe Z and Sori.
I just read their posts and revel in the schadenfreude.
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
MDBNIU beat you to it
and they let him have it pretty good. I must admit it was pretty funny to read…
"This team makes your ulcers have a baby." ~Mark Grace
I sent a pic of the comcast headline
reading Zambrano No-No to all my baseball fan friends. My bro the Cards fan sent back you are kidding. Oh how much fun I had actually calling him to chat about it. He of course says whatever, he doesn’t deserve it, he is crazy, the Cubs won’t make it, blah blah. But I let it go because he just has his panties in a bunch over the Cards displaying a major suckfest. I don’t even argue with him now. I just smile :-) :-) :-)
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Great
What an effort. Soriano leads off with the Jack, just felt confident all the way. Strange but true felt great all day, felt the Cubs needed this rest after a tight series with the Cards.
Wonder if the Astros will complain about the travel. Well if they do, blame there owner.
Good Job Z, welcome back.
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
this makes up for a lot of frustration the past couple weeks
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
Rotoworld's take: HAHHA
"If only this game had been played in Houston rather than Milwaukee… well, Astros fans might have gotten to see some history. "
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
Z Quotes....
“My arm is back?!!!!”
“My arm is weird.”
’"I like this mound, LA and San Diego mounds."
"
+1
It’s a special season. God I love this.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
We eliminate the Brewers and throw a no-hitter at their own ballpark!
The irony.
What a magical season!
Not quite eliminated yet.
Don’t jinx it.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn White Sox
delaying the start of Sportscenter, and my chance to see the highlights, because they cant keep a damn lead
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
I bet SportsCenter leads off with the NFL.....
"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
Pure Magic
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
whimsical perhaps?
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I called my mom after and I could hardly say the words "no-hitter" cuz...
I fighting back the tears. OK, so this is what joy feels like.
I had tears in my eyes
I believe it’s gonna happen!!!!!!!!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Dick Sergeant York
"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 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Zambrano just referenced Houdini
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Goodnight sweet prince...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
May flocks of angels sing thee to thy rest
"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 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice Hamlet reference
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, I didn't think anyone would get that one
"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 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Said it to my son, the Budding Cub Fan
before bed, when he was a little one.
I’m a student’s worst nightmare—a math teacher who reads Shakespeare.
You might say I’m ‘Bard to the bone’
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
...and it's 'flights'
Get the ‘flock’ outta there ;-)
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right; I was typing fast and flocked it up
"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 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I got my BCB Shirt today....just an hour before the game.
COINCIDENCE?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
I THINK NOT!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So much fun to update my white board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
yep
Awesome sports day for me
"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 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Enjoy this Cubs fans.
I had to wait 36 years to see another Cubs no-no. They don’t come along very often…
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I remember watching Milt Pappas' no-no
on TV with my grandfather. His name was Pappas, too, so he thought Milt was the greatest. Still remember Larry Stahl’s at-bat and my namesake’s call on that last pitch.
Grandpa was a big Cubs fan. Ironic that Saturday was the 22nd anniversary of his death. Maybe he’s trying to tell me (and us) something.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 15, 2008 2:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Fantastic
Shame a lot couldn’t see it, but hopefully it’s re-aired!
Good night everyone!
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I wonder if Marty Brenneman
thinks all those Cub fans who drove to support their team and got to see a no-hitter are jerks.
And I wonder if B’k Ob. thinks we weren’t paying attention. You too DLee. Is anyone paying attention to the Sox playing a DH?
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
Good night all. Can't wait for tomorrow's game!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
This smile just doesn't want to leave my face for some reason
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
May there be an even better one late in October.
You all heard Z say next comes the Series. God, Buddha and whomever you pray to willing.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Best game score of the year
96 for Zambrano. Previous high was 94 by Lester.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
This was the highest game score for a no-hitter since Randy Johnson's masterpiece in 2004
when The Big Unit scored 100 against the Braves, striking out 13 on his way to a perfect game. There have been other pitching performances with higher game scores, but it’s been 2004 since a no-hitter scored this high.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/bestgames?year=2004
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Can you link those Daily leaders from ESPN?
I can’t find it the year leaders.
"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
What do you want? Does that link above suffice?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That a no-hitter pitcher also gets a hit? Yes. It happened with Burnett last year or two years ago, I don't remember which.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
do you remember if there there was nudity?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I think my June issue of "In Style" arrived that day.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Awesome!
Big Z! Had to be a part of this if only from my blackberry
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd never say no to that guy!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
done deal, Z
It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine
by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
(gulp) Sir, yes, sir!
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this the official poster for SWL/sue's Secretary of State? Defense?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
now now... you know Theriot already has been thoroughly vetted for Secretary of Defense. ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Is this what one might call
a sales pitch?
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
who's pitching tomorrow? think we'll go Back to Back??? :)
by nervousCUBlover on Sep 14, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
I am so jealous that I couldn't watch the whole game.
I paid as much attention as a I could to the tiny grainy barclay feed. In the 8th is when I realized, “hey, I don’t think Z has given up a hit”. After that it became a mad scramble to see it as clearly as possible. Thank god ESPN kicked in for me in the 9th. Sadly, I didn’t have the emotional buildup y’all had. I did have the shakes, but not tears. Hopefully in October…….
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I had the damn shakes
I was discussing this with my friend. Is this the best Cubs moment since 1990?
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 3-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. Buffalo. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
I dunno, we all have our favorites. This one goes high on the list though!!!!!
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I respectfully
disagree… But its arguable.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I don't know
tonight was a special special moment in a great year
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Nope.
Wood’s rookie year, at home, and him having to do it on the last hitter to get it done. Wood’s performance still more dominating, IMO.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I agree.....I think we all knew Z would do this someday
…Wood in 98 was totally unexcpected
"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
If that shitty little hit wasn't so...
…Wood’s game would be in talks as one of the greatest ever. His game score was 105, and that was with a damn hit. I’ve never seen a curveball or “slurve” move like it did on that day.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Man, perhaps this break is exactly what will start the hot streak.
day 1 nohitter.
day 2?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Lame
I was looking over a the other BCB curious for their reaction to such a horrible day for them, and I see this MDBNIU guy over their rubbing it in their faces.
Pretty lame if you ask me, we’ve been through rough times too.
Anyway, what an amazing performance by Z! Simply awesome!!
I just looked over there
You have to admit that its funny tho.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 3-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. Buffalo. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
they should know how many of us feel about Blue Mike
"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 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
bluekoolaide bailed us out.
He disavowed all knowledge of Blue Mike’s actions on our behalf.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
UNBELIEVABLE!
I was at the Cell in a box scouting our competition, and all of the Sox fans were gathered around the TV watching the magic that was Big Z. How ironic is that???
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
ha ha... A granny for Dye
OFF OF FARNSWORTH!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Correction...
that was the unforgettable Dewayne Wise
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Sox just got their granny back
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
LMAO!!!!!!!!!
THE TIGERS SUCK! HAHAHA
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
So....are the Brewers the new choke artists of MLB? Wow, I KINDA feel bad for them.
Whoa, now the sux just hit a grand slam to retake the lead. 2 in the 8th inning. One for each team.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I think the Mets still hold that crown after last year.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yeah....but the brewers really would like to be known for something....
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
This years is a tough race
between the D backs and Brewers
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
How could you feel bad for the Brewers?
Thats like saying your Happy the Cardinals won the World Series in 2006
"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 am really not. I am just patronizing them.....
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Geo said he thought
in the 3rd inning that Z had it going. They never talked about it in the dugout. He was pretty excited about it too. Hope Z finds Geo a little something special for helping him pitch a no hitter.
Also looks like Geo got his brows waxed on his off days.
any picture evidence of that for us radio viewers
"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 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Check here tomorrow and
see if they have video
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/Default.asp?
or see if WGN has it on there.
Gag me sue, gag me.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So, does Yost protest the No-no saying that it should belong to the brewers b/c it happened in their park?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
lol most likely
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 3-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. Buffalo. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Milwaukee Brewers....
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
Carlos & Kerry
own Houston
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 going tomorrow...hope to see a win!
What a game! Carlos…you are the man!
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 14, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
Over and Out...
what were the odds of Zambrano pitching a no-hitter at a hurricane-delayed neutral site game like that? well, as my hero Christopher Moltisanti said, “What were the odds of Lou Gehrig dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease??”
by nervousCUBlover on Sep 14, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Another Gem From Brewerfan.net
I think the Zambrano no-hitter added some hilarity to it. We’ve looked awful all month and were just swept right out of the lead in the Wild Card, and on the same night our biggest rival and one of the most hated pitchers by Brewers fans throws a no hitter in our ballpark and is celebrating surrounded by 20,000 Cubs fans.
That toxic combination of despair and fate does not meet often.
Love it
After teasing us for years Big Z has finally had his no-no.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 3-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. Buffalo. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Theres one more peice left to this season of Magic
We all know what that is..
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .287 27 HR 70 RBI
That seems fair
If the situation were reversed, I’d feel like that too.
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 14, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
MUHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAH
THIS BRINGS THIS OVERLORD HAPPY
CONTINUE, PEONS
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Z
Never thought I’d see the day when a Cub threw a no-hitter. I watched Chuck Rainey and Jose Guzman lose each of their no-hit bids with 2 outs in the 9th. I watched Z lose one in the 8th in 2003 on a lousy call by the ump.
I was one when Pappas threw his, so I’ve waited a long time.
Seeing Z do it today is a benchmark in my life as a Cub fan. Though my Cub fandom won’t be complete till they win a World Series, this was a major milestone for me. I honestly never thought I’d see this happen.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
I kinda like
that Z outhit the entire team, too
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
Out scored them too
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
just amazing....
wow
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
One of the things they're talking about at the other BCB...
is teams that tanked after their pitchers threw no-hitters.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
way to stay positive
just because your ship is sinking, doesn’t mean you have to take someone down with it!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
isnt it great to have multiple fan posts about a no hitter as opposed too our regular ones
"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 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmmm.....
The Red Sox really have tanked this year. Yep, they’ve really stunk since Lester threw the no-hitter.
(sacasm)
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Do they have anything to say
about teams who tank after their aces throw CG one-hitters?
"This team makes your ulcers have a baby." ~Mark Grace
I find it quite fitting
That in a season that is the most magical many of us have experienced thus far, we climb out of our biggest losing streak of the season with our first no-hitter in 36 years. This is the year.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Last I checked the Cubs were ona 2 game winning streak.....
…….andd I hope it continues…but at this point I’m looking for an 11-0 October.
The best defense is a good offense
Is there audio of Santo anwywhere yet?
Waste no tears on me. I didn't come along too early. I was right on time. - Buck O'Neil
by gewurztraminer on Sep 14, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions
1st no hitter at a neutral site since 1900. Why the hell would anyone have to play at a netural site in 1900?
Sox game is finally over so we can see the highlights of Z’s game.
"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.
Milt Pappas is a bit of a buzz kill
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
Bad trades are a part of baseball. Who can forget Frank Robinson for Milt Pappas for God's sake?
"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 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
OMG
sporscenter highlights!
THE WAVE
to remind us how fans of other teams can win games, despite not caring about whats going on at all. -Rudey
DAMN YOU BASEBALL GODS..
And SportsCenter open with...
…Big Z
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
damn straight they do
it’s a no brainer :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Sports Center leads with Z !
with the Len call……
"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
Good night all.
For those of you going to the game tomorrow, remember … we’ve got a World Series to win.
Go Cubs!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
Did Al say he was going to the game tonight and tomorrow? I must have missed this information.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Not sure about tomorrow
If he does I want to know so I can stop and meet him
"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 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I know he was going tonight
Hopefully tomorrow morning he’ll something posted
"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 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Dad and I are going Fri/Sat @ Wrigley to close the season at home against the Cards...
…first trip to Wrigley in 3+ years for me, and 6+ for dad. Gonna be in the bleachers with Al one day. I’m beyond stoked.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I love it when Len
gets overcome with emotion
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Sportcenter leads off with nono
now
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
Begin Savor Mode...now!
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
Night all !
"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
I landed in Milwaukee during the 6th...
and by the time I got to my hotel, I sat in the car listening to the bottom of the 9th on the radio – at least I got to hear Pat & Ron’s call.
What a day for Z, the Cubs and Cub fans everywhere!
Win.
I was nervous even watching the highlights
"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.
Question
Goin to Wrigley this weekend for the first time in years. Wanna buy lots and lots of Cubs swag (there’s not too much here in Kansas…). Where’s the best place to do so? Is there a joint right next to the stadium? Or advice, guys?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I really like Wrigleyville sports
Should be right next to the stadium in a little kiosk
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 3-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. Buffalo. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
Hey.
I’m gonna be in Columbia in a few weeks with my girlfriend to hang out with her friend at MU. Not sure of the date yet, it’ll be a Fri/Sat thing. If you wanna get together and watch a Cubs game or somethin, I’m down.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Ok sounds good
Should be right around playoff time. I think I’m in Columbia most of the next couple months. Some random trip to Iowa prolly sneaks in there somewhere, but I should be here.
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 3-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. Buffalo. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!
several on Addison....here is a good one
…I would go before the game, afterwards its jam packed.
http://www.wrigleyvillesports.com/
"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
Thank you!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Steve Phillips
questions why Lou let Big Z throw 110 pitches. ha ha
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That's nothing
and he had a no-no going! DUH!!!!!!!!!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
(headdesk)
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Would you tell Z you were taking him out at that point?
You’ve seen what he does to bats
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 14, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
And Gatorade coolers
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Steve Phillips questions Zambrano going 110 pitches...
… which means it was the correct, and likely brilliant, strategy.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
Only a real party pooper
would fret about Z’s pitch count after what happened tonight. Whatever happened to just enjoying the game and not worrying all the time about possible injuries?
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
Steve Phillips who also drives trains in Los Angeles
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
Anyone have the santo & hughes audio?
"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.
I heard it...
Pat was going nuts, yelling “Zambrano has a no-hitter!” Ron was just saying quietly over and over again “Oh my gosh” and “Isn’t that something”.
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
Is Z's splitter new, did I just never notice it, did he start using it more?
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions
Geo looks like he's singing in this one
and Z looks like he’s about to punch Geo’s lights out.
Weird picture.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 14, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
you sure that picture is not from last season....
and that it’s actually barret rather than geo?
"Without spikes, psychologically it plays havoc with the other team, when they realize I don't even wear a uniform--they don't know what to expect." Bill Murray
by billmurrayforowner on Sep 14, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
gotta love that the September call ups are the first ones out of the dugout!
"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
+1
I saw that.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
And Teddy right in the middle. He looked more nervous than anyone in the dugout.
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
who the hell is mcgehee?
"Without spikes, psychologically it plays havoc with the other team, when they realize I don't even wear a uniform--they don't know what to expect." Bill Murray
by billmurrayforowner on Sep 14, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
So far, a less-than-impressive call-up, hittingwise
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Casey
He k’d in a crucial PH AB recently. (Not that I hold it against him.)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
ok....
been out of the loop last two weeks (conveniently coinciding with the slump). good night to get back into the loop.
"Without spikes, psychologically it plays havoc with the other team, when they realize I don't even wear a uniform--they don't know what to expect." Bill Murray
by billmurrayforowner on Sep 14, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He's very, very bad.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
great photo...
took me a while to figuree out that that was koyie hill and not rich hill
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
I love that cubs.com
has picked up on us calling Miller Park “Wrigley North”. We’ve penetrated the MSM, now onto world domination!
(new window)
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Video of the final out
(new window)
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Thanks!!!
n/t
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough
I'm a little late to the party...
…but I’m feelin’ the joy. CONGRATS TO BIG Z! CONGRATS TO THE CUBS!
"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
Yep, amazing!
The only thing that sucks is I’m too wound up to go to bed and I have to work tomorrow.
"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
Video
Anybody have the video of Len and Bob’s call of the last out?
If so please post!!
Thanks!
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough
Look up about 6 posts
That link is from Cubs.com
Yeah, but...
… its the astros announcers. I wanna hear ours!!
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough
What's really disappointing......
…… is the absolute poor sportsmanship over on Crawford boxes. Being upset your team lost is one thing, but they’re calling Zambrano all sorts of names, blaming it all on Selig, and generally embarrassing themselves. As if if it’s the Cubs’ fault the games are in Milwaukee. Hard to imagine anyone posting over there are adults with jobs.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I don't give a hell what they think.
Their owner is the dipshit. If he wasn’t worried about wiping his ass with bills, he coulda scheduled this elsewhere earlier – and NOT at Wrigley North. His fault.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Amen and goodnight to that.
He’s always been our ace, which is more than just the best arm on the team – it’s also the leader of the staff. And Zambrano will be penned for Game 1 of the playoffs, whoever we will be playing. And I’m more than comfortable with that.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm still on the Dempster wagon
until Z gets it rolling…for the last two or three starts
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
+1
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Z was so dominating tonight.
I can only remember two hard hit balls. The flyout to DeRo and the line drive caught by D-Lee. And only two balls hit to the outfield.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
CSN just showed interviews
with some of the players and they all felt from about the 5th inning on he was going to do this. Soriano said he just prayed no on hit the ball his way.
oh man can you only imagine the last ball being a flyball hit to left and soriano
losing it in the lights or something
"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 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha..
We were praying the same thing!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 14, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
No-nos during my time as a Cub fan
1956 – Sam “Toothpick” Jones 4-0 vs. Pirates, walked the first three batters in the 9th, then struck out the side!
1960 – Don Cardwell, first start as a Cub, vs. Cardinals, Moose Moryn with the game-saving shoestring catch
1969 – Kenny Holtzman, Aaron’s “3-run homer” turned around by the stiff north wind, Billy Williams catches it in the “well” — NO strikeouts
1971 – Ken Holtzman’s 2nd no-hitter against Cincinnat in June
1972 – Burt Hooton on a cold April day vs. Philadelphia
1972 – Milt Pappas, the “almost perfect” game, thanks to Fatso Froemming
And tonight’s masterpiece from “Z”
ESPN NEWS says...
That they are going to show Cubs post game comments/interviews in the next segment.
Well, I'm going
to head to bed. I know I won’t be able to sleep for a while yet. I recorded Sports Center so I’ll watch that.
Congratulations Carlos and to Geo for calling a great game too.
Proprs to YOU sue
for noticing Geo’s eyebrows. Cracked me up, you dork!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Off to savor...thank you all for sharing this, and let's kick some @$$ tomorrow!
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
Good night, all.
Let’s keep this thing going tomorrow Big D.
"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.
There you go
1st neutral site no hitter per ESPN
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 14, 2008 11:27 PM CDT reply actions
yeah, not a surpise.
but nice to hear it officially
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 14, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Just adding
to the chorus of praise for Z.
Its the first no hitter for a Cub since I started following them, and as he’s one of my favorite players i’m so happy for him and the team.
Onwards and upwards
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
This was the 3rd Cubs no-hiiter that I that I watched since I've been a fan.
I can still remember Hooten’s and especially Pappa’s no-hitters. I was only a little fart but it made me watch every game all these years, anticipating the next one and it finally came tonight! Too bad I only got to see the last of the 9th because WGN didn’t have it down here in Peoria but I listened to the rest on the radio. What an exhilarating effort! Made me think of Milt barking at that fat SOB on that ball four pitch, shoulda been a perfect game. I remember bringing my Mom into the room and showing her the Padres had nothing but zeroes on the scoreboard. Great memories! I still can’t believe Z did it!! Go Cubs!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
0 hits given up by Z but the most important number is
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 15, 2008 1:00 AM CDT reply actions
Anyone still here?
"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.
Just woke up in Vienna! Big Z I love you!
This is the most incredible event of my cubbie life. I was three years old the last time the cubs had a no-hit. I fell asleep when it was 5-0, but had no idea the cubs were having a no hitter! Next year is here!
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