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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.

by zevkalman on Sep 14, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

And the rest of the world is stuck watching WGN friggin AMERICA!!!!

We got bubkiss…nuts.

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I im watching funniest pets&people

on WGN america

"Saying ‘I’m sorry’ is the same as saying ‘I apologize.’ Except at a funeral."

by Soup on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep. It's really good, isn't it? Grrrrrrrrrr.......

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid funniest pets!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

unbelievable!!!!

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 14, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

amazing

way to go Z!

-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th

by Charlemagne on Sep 14, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7

"Saying ‘I’m sorry’ is the same as saying ‘I apologize.’ Except at a funeral."

by Soup on Sep 14, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

8

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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).

by mrcubsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I am out for the evening

what a GREAT game

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 14, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Off to bed

Have to be up at 430 tomorrow and need to get sleep.

Fly Jody!

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 14, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO BIZ Z!!

What an amazing season!!!!

by ar_hawkins on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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...

by Curtain Jerker on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

if there is a possibilty WGN will re-telecast the game tomorrow? It sure would be nice to see the whole game.

by MOCubsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ON WGN AMERICA PLEASE!!!!! So we can ALL see it!

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+many

I’m in CA and want it; Mom’s in western IL and had to wait for ESPN

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Sep 14, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+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   0 recs

God I hope so, I'd love to TiVo that.

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by MrNFL on Sep 14, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Big bet

They might air this on ESPN Classic

by ak123 on Sep 14, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

se7en

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Sep 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's MILLER (Park) TIME!!!!!!

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 14, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB.com

Had better put the WGN final out on their site….the FSN Houston clip is miserable.

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Sep 14, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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).

by mrcubsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well.

That utterly rocked.

And now, I’m going to bed. :D

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 14, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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).

by mrcubsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hooten and Pappas were in 1972. Holtzman's were in 1969 and 1971 (I think...)

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ouch. Oldster? I resemble that remark!

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wasn't that Mets?

He struck out 16 but 9th inning 3-Run Homer tied it?

by ak123 on Sep 14, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 14, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by NittanyCub on Sep 14, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Ross on Sep 14, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

If not...

there should be an investigation

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean other than the rose petals and laurel wreaths?

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I was greedy

I’de want a BEARS win too

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter

But seriously I’ve never been so proud to be a Cubs fan tonight.

by ak123 on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hah

Please say thats a joke

by ak123 on Sep 14, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by NittanyCub on Sep 14, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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...

by LPLancer23 on Sep 14, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Read above. It WAS blacked out

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i meant completely...

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not only quality

But that just set the bar

by ak123 on Sep 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that counts as three quality starts...

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a night!

wow!

If anything can move the NFL out of the top spot on a Sunday, it’s a no hitter!

by FloridaCubsFan on Sep 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by love the ivy on Sep 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rozner

I hope Z takes the ball from the last out and sticks it down Barry rozner’s face.

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 14, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by mattvegas on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll

"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse

by mattvegas on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other news

Detroit just grannied to tie 7-7

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

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Ross on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

+ 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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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. :-(

by aznsensation on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Ross on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

to the Tigers...

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by zevkalman on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bwhahahahaha

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Chanman25 on Sep 14, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by BruceR on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by danimal15 on Sep 14, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's make it two in a row!

go Lilly!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really, how does Ted follow THAT peformance up?

With a WIN , of course!

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by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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..

by Rudey on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I wouldnt

but i thought about it :P

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..

by Rudey on Sep 14, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Goodie1969 on Sep 14, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?"

by Grockcubs on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Chanman25 on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Z Quotes....

“My arm is back?!!!!”

“My arm is weird.”

’"I like this mound, LA and San Diego mounds."

"

by mmancubfan on Sep 14, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just got to hear

Len’s call of it and I’m crying again. OH BABY!!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 14, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+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   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Milton has lost some weight!!

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Sep 14, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

No Hitters are the type of thing that happen too rarely to ignored. Right after they show the no-hitter, THEN they go to the NFL.

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by MrNFL on Sep 14, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pure Magic

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by ElvisCole on Sep 14, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I had tears in my eyes

I believe it’s gonna happen!!!!!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

The start of this month was really, really tough, but I firmly believe in miracles and magic again.

by ElvisCole on Sep 14, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WGN America

Now showing “Bewitched”.

Thanks, Bud. Thanks, ESPN.

by 08Cubs on Sep 14, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, good night everyone.

Sleep well. I have to wipe my tears first.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 14, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good night

sleep well

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

"get thee to a punnery..."

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 14, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

...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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I THINK NOT!

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 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Maddy

is this great or what???

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Awesome last

24+ hours.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Enjoy this Cubs fans.

I had to wait 36 years to see another Cubs no-no. They don’t come along very often…

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Fantastic

Shame a lot couldn’t see it, but hopefully it’s re-aired!

Good night everyone!

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by MrNFL on Sep 14, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by mattvegas on Sep 14, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good night all. Can't wait for tomorrow's game!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)

by Zeke on Sep 14, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

BEST. DAY. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Replays on WGN radio now.

"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse

by mattvegas on Sep 14, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by NittanyCub on Sep 14, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Z allows 0

gets a hit and scores a run himself

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Sep 14, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

a win is a win.

by JoToPo on Sep 14, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rick Wise

Wise hit 2 homers and threw a no-hitter in the same game in 1971.

"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

by danimal15 on Sep 14, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome!

Big Z! Had to be a part of this if only from my blackberry

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by tony412 on Sep 14, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

(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   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Today was not bad

"Yes it's true. Everyone knows that I've pitched. I make sure of that. I have nine different pitches, all of which are awesome. I have a 0.00 ERA, got one out, throwing all knuckleballs. I don't remember who I faced -- some dude from Ole Miss." - Ryan Theriot

by NittanyCub on Sep 14, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lilly

I hope so

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by nji232 on Sep 14, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tapdeer on Sep 14, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by nji232 on Sep 14, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tapdeer on Sep 14, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

By far

even better than the 20 K game

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I respectfully

disagree… But its arguable.

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tapdeer on Sep 14, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!!

by Matty G on Sep 14, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by nji232 on Sep 14, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by derv on Sep 14, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Correction...

that was the unforgettable Dewayne Wise

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tapdeer on Sep 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tapdeer on Sep 14, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This years is a tough race

between the D backs and Brewers

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by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am really not. I am just patronizing them.....

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by sue369 on Sep 14, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

any picture evidence of that for us radio viewers

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by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 14, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tapdeer on Sep 14, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol most likely

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by nji232 on Sep 14, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Milwaukee Brewers....

Photobucket

"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 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos & Kerry

own Houston

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by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

LOL

+1

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 08Cubs on Sep 14, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by nji232 on Sep 14, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Galvan316 on Sep 14, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by danimal15 on Sep 14, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Out scored them too

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just amazing....

wow

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Sep 14, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Goodie1969 on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

teams

barnstomed then

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kcjones on Sep 14, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Weeghman Park on Sep 14, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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..

by Rudey on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Say hey

for me

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

It will

be great

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he said he was going tonight

"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella

by derv on Sep 14, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Al was there tonight...

will not be there tomorrow. Pretty fortunate timing on his part.

by bison on Sep 14, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too

Len really loves this team and just can’t hide it. I feel like he gets just as excited and happy as I do.

by ElvisCole on Sep 14, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Ross on Sep 14, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by RavenswoodRob on Sep 14, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Weeghman Park on Sep 14, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plenty

of overpriced areas around the park

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..

by Rudey on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by nji232 on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by dtpollitt on Sep 14, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by nji232 on Sep 14, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by JB 23 on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank 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 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I love Wrigleyville Sports.

They have all the stuff you want.

by ElvisCole on Sep 14, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Reddevil on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's nothing

and he had a no-no going! DUH!!!!!!!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(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   0 recs

dtpollitt

Questions why the New York Mets fired Steve Phillips.

OH WAIT. CUZ HE’S AN IDIOT.

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 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Ross on Sep 14, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by danimal15 on Sep 14, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Employee22 on Sep 14, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 14, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by derv on Sep 14, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Via Yahoo News -

by 08Cubs on Sep 14, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs