Miller Park Is Our Second Home Thread: Cubs vs. Astros at Milwaukee, Monday 9/15, 1:05 CT
by Al on Sep 15, 2008 11:30 AM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros, Sep 15, 2008 1:05 PM CDT
Today's gratuitous Geovany Soto picture is courtesy of BCB reader KatoRX, who took it at Wrigley Field on September 2:
As we still bask in the afterglow of Z's masterpiece last night, let's refocus, as the players must, on the business of winning this afternoon. The weather box above gives pleasant weather conditions in Milwaukee, though a bit cool, but I suspect the roof may wind up closed even if it's sunny out.
The 7.5 game lead the Cubs have this morning is the largest division lead any Cubs team has had since the 1984 team was up 7.5 games after games of September 20, 1984, four days before they clinched that year.
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Brian Moehler's record against the Cubs this year is far better than his record vs. other teams: 1-1, 2.12 vs. the Cubs, 10-5, but with a 4.45 ERA against everyone else. The potential good news for the Cubs -- as it appeared to be last night vs. Randy Wolf -- is that Moehler is 0-1, 8.53 in five appearances (four starts) in day games in 2008, with 7 HR allowed in 19 innings, suggesting his stuff is easier to hit with better daytime visibility.
Ted Lilly was outstanding in his last outing vs. the Cardinals, exciting all of us not only with his pitching but with his bowling over of Yadier Molina at the plate. After giving up 30 homers in his first 28 starts, Ted has allowed only two in his last three, and none vs. the Cardinals. He is 1-0 with a no-decision vs. Houston this year, the only homer allowed vs. the Astros in 2008 coming off the bat of Carlos Lee on July 18 in Houston.
Today's game is on CSN -- some schedules say CSN+, but this link says it's on the main channel. It's also on FSN Houston, and should be on EI. For those with HD -- as was the case last night, this game will probably NOT be in HD. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
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Who's got 2 thumbs and the first post?
THIS GUY!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 11:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You should be proud of yourself...
Everytime you post something you give new life and meaning to us.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overstatement of the century
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Sep 15, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"What has two thumbs and doesn't give a crap?
Bob Kelso—glad to meet you."
/Scrubs reference ;-)
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 15, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's got one thumb and likes potato salad?
This Guy!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he lose his hand...
…reaching for some potato salad that wasn’t his?
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might have been in the buffet line with Prince Fielder.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what we do at work all the time.
Like I tell one of the guys we have a barking dog complaint and the complainant is expecting lights and sirens to this call because they can’t get to sleep at 8pm on a Saturday night. That particular cop then says “What has two thumbs and doesn’t give a crap? Me officer insert-name-here”.
They do go, of course, but it’s a great stress reliever.
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 15, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
:-)
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Technical difficulties
Prevented me from being first. Dam you, Santos. You lost my vote.
Sue regained it, though.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Need to work on Geo pictures
You can do better than that. Too fuzzy. On behalf of Geo lusting ladies everywhere
( just looking) let’s put in some effort here.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2008 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo maybe fuzzy after the long night!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Sep 15, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanco catching today?
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 15, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, he's back...
Geo is back behind the dish today!!
Gotta love the Ragin' Cajun!
by TheRiot4Life on Sep 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope soto's back in there
Fonzie, Fontenot, Lee, Rami, Hoff, Soto, Edmonds, Cedeno, Lilly
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a ton of photos of him...
from his days in Des Moines. I wonder if Al would be interested in them.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Sue is.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have one that I'm particularly proud of with Geo and my kids...
It’s on my desk at work.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Send 'em along.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 15, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
You’re in the wrong thread!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometime fuzzy is romantic...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the caption would be
“Not that there’s anything wrong with that.”
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 15, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuzzy is not romantic.
I like Geo clean and clear. He has NOTHING to hide like some aging actress who needs some fuzz and airbrushing.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOVE this one
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 15, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's Geo all badass and Terminator-esque:
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 15, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your version is totally photoshopped...
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol!
The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano
by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You made it!
darnit hurray!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hee
it ain’t a thread without me :D
The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano
by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got that right missy
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dis my hoomin
Heez ossim
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 15, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what's going on in this one
but I thought it was kinda funny
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 15, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a grab!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks like some of my relatives after a few drinks
at the last family event.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hiccup! Those stairs weren't there when I came in!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys need to look CLOSER...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the picture
I posted looked cropped ;)
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 15, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should I have danced all night?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Drew, for the link.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 15, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're welcome.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
feisty after that family wedding, aren't we?
The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano
by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The subject shall not be mentioned again...(TSTSNBMA)
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does TSTSNBMA have any relation to
TPTSNBM?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only by marriage
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As of 9.15.08
with a 7.5 game lead and 7 games away from winning the division I think we can all let out a collective, “Who?!”
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 15, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TPTSNBM, of course! That's who!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets make sure someone besides Edmonds hits Moehler today
Edmonds will most likely get 3 or 4 hits today. Hopefully he isnt the only one this time.
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 15, 2008 11:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After some research
In the 21st century, the team getting no-hit averages 7.4 hits per game.
Houston over or under that mark today? I’ll take the under.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 15, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lineup
Lineup vs. Moehler: sori, font, lee, rami, hoffp, soto, edmnds, cedno, Lilly.
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 15, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it's time...
…for another episode of: “Adventures in Right Field” starring Micah Hoffpauir!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well hopefully the Lilly perfect game won't require good D in RF
Lou did seem to do a good job of getting the guys who struggled with Moehler out of the lineup
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 15, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's episode: Hey, At Least I'm Not Jacque Jones!
make/art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 15, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Sources...
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just in case anyone didn't realize it...
This is the state of our bullpen:
COMPLETE.
Last use of any bullpen pitcher: Thursday.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as there's no rust...
We all know what Woody looks like rusty…
by cocknfire on Sep 15, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I made sure to use some rust-b-gone on 'em last night
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda like a spray-on tan?
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Except this stuff works
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except for Gaudin?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 15, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do miss gaudin
hope he comes back soon.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the DirecTV channel number for FSN Houston? I can't find it today for some reason.
"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 15, 2008 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
676 i think
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 15, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Al runs out of photos of Geo he can always post one like this one
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 15, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hee hee
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 15, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations, Z!
"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 15, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Sep 15, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about 2 no hitters in a row?!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 15, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to look ahead or anything..........
but who are we facing in the Brewers series? Too lazy to look it up!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who are relieved as hell at not having to face Z
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 15, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC, Sheets, and Parra
They are ramped up
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Sep 15, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
versus Marquis, Dempster, Harden
if I recall correctly.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 15, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think the order is
CC @ Demp
Sheets @ Marqueeeeeee
Parra @ Hardon
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Sep 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks better to me.
Sheets hasn’t pitched great, and Marquis is Marquis, so I’d prefer that order.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis has a tendency to be awesome lately
hope that can keep going.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 12-year-old in me...
…wishes that said “Bush @ Hardon”.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of Pedophile are you man?!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you ARE feisty today!
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ain't touchin' that one.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a live discussion going on right now on the ESPN MLB page...
about how the Astros were treated unfairly by moving two games to Milwaukee. It’s funny to read the comments of some Astros fans. They think Selig just wanted to showcase his hometown ballpark and that the games should have been played in Arlington. Apparently they forgot that the Rangers play there tonight!
And Skip Bayless called for an asterisk to be placed in the records book next to Zambrano’s no hitter. Perhaps the asterisk should be placed in Bayless’ forehead. Can the Astros please accept the consequences of their choice not to move the games out of Houston until the last moment?
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 15, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez?
I think throwing a no hitter is a little harder than a team arriving late and having to play under rough cirmcumstances, if this was the case, no hitters would be thrown after a long extra inning game on get away day, after the bullpen blows the game the day before, on and on and on what a jackass!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bayless is a hack. He got run out of
Chicago and anyone with half a brain knows that his opinions stink. He has always been a Bonds apologist and I’m still trying to figure out what his area of expetise is. If he ever had an original though, it would die of loneliness.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skip Bayless is more
of an arrogant pot-stirrer than anything
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He claims to be an expert on the NFL. I have yet to hear any
insights he has on that sublject or anything else. He seems to make statements just to cause a reaction. I have no use for the man.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his expertise is in being a d bag
he’s a jerk.
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Astros: Would you like cheese with your whine?
You discussed this a bit in my fanpost, but except for a couple of Astros (like Tejada), a lot of the Astros personnel and fans have been whiny about this whole issue…especially Oswalt. In my own opinion, I think they need to man up and play baseball. They swept us in Wrigley Field, and didn’t seem to mind playing in Chicago. What’s up with this cry-baby attitude?
"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 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd place the asterisk someplace else
where it’s dark and icky
The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano
by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skip Bayless is...
well… he’s just not a very smart man if he actually believes all the contrarian crap that spews from his mouth. I realize his sole purpose in life is to defend an indefensible position and get people riled up, but good grief.
by hokie316 on Sep 15, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jay Mariotti & Skip Bayless
are one in the same. Except Skip beat Jay to the punch by about 5 years, leading Jay to copy the shtick.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 15, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote for the asterisk...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I love it!!!
Gotta love the Ragin' Cajun!
by TheRiot4Life on Sep 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the Astros' fault.
Had they decided to evacuate themselves and their families on Thursday night, they would have had their choice of Arlington (greatest chance of more ‘Stros fans than Cubs fans though rain predicted for Sunday), Atlanta (closest to their next destination in Miami), DC (very neutral though probably more Cubs fans than ’Stros fans), Cincinnati (good baseball town that hasn’t seen much good baseball recently), or LA (neutral and good weather, long plane flights). They would also have been able to play immediately without disrupting their rhythm, and would have known that their families were safe.
Instead, they were left with no choice since they had already postponed the first two games — they had to have a dome. Miller Park also puts more money in D-Mac’s pocket.
As for the asterisk, Z accomplished the feet in a certified major league park against a team that put their best lineup on the field. What more did he need to do??
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 15, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would put an asterisk by Z's no-hitter, but he wouldn't put one next to Bonds' records.
That about says it all for Skip Bayless.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I understand that DeRo doesn't hit Moehler, and could probably use a day off.
I understand that Dome hasn’t been hitting at all, and might belong on the bench for a while.
But…
Micah Hoffpauir in RF with T.R. “Fly ball king” Lilly on the mound??
Methinks Lou needs a day off too…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 15, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't it be perfect
if we could wrap up a division title friday
z will be back on the mound (the atmosphere will be electric!)….he deserves to be the winning pitcher when we clinch the division
we will be facing the hated cardinals
and most importantly, i’ll be there…..all in favor?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't care when, just that it happens!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way.........can it happen tomorrow?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
care for me damnit
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah, think outside of myself............thank you for the reminder
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd have to sweep the Stros right?
I think my math is correct.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Sep 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not necessarily
remember it’s just any combination of the cubs winning or the phillies/brewers losing
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's to the magic number dropping to 5 today!
Lets go Cubbies!
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Sep 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think that is impossible, aren't the brewers offs tonight?
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by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, didn't know that.
Darnit. Oh well, guess we’ll take what we can get.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Sep 15, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aren't the brewers off today?
so it can only drop by one
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by MerlinDog on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im new to this page, what a season its been so far!! what do i need to know about this site
by longtimecubfan on Sep 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That it's awesome and Al is a God among men.
That’s all.
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by Fukumania on Sep 15, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where you been?
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by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
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by dtpollitt on Sep 15, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
welcome!
Here’s what you need to know:
Be kind
Don’t swear too much
SWL is awesome
Geo ROCKS
That’s about it.
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by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't spell awesome without me!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome To The Darkside
Make a stance on Theriot, Marquis, and Soriano!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 15, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Felix Pie!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How are you at pounding sand?
It’s an important skill that must be mastered.
Just kidding, welcome to the party.
by hokie316 on Sep 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you need help with this, just ask
i’m pretty good at it by now
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everything you need to know about BCB...
Yes…there will be a test.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beware of fraternizing with MDBNIU.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 15, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm and irreverence are requirements in large porportions. Self-importantance
will warrent immediate expulsion from this blog.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget baseball movie and Shakespeare references
and lots of bandwidth for the pics
"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 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a really clever handle like "cubfan".
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, hey, hey!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha Daver!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
People here are really sensitive about their screen names
Not talking about you, Daver
"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 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, reed'sjohnson is particularly sensitive.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when he's not wearing his helmet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What took you so long?
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Sep 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
figure out what this means.....
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome aboard!
If someone tells you to pound sand, try not to take it personally.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're supposed to take it....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nary a discouraging word shall be uttered with regard to Ron Santo's color commentary skills...
… lest ye be branded “Not a Real Cub Fan”.
McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket
by Goat Whisperer on Sep 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the magic number to clinch home field?
9 with the Mets being the closest?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 15, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo booty pic for the ladies..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 15, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Bump!
The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano
by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coincidental
that a posted named Bump posted a picture of Soto’s ;)
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anytime..
Now, if only I can find one of D-Lee tying his shoes..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 15, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather you find one of DLee hitting a HR to right-field today.
"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 15, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dlee use to hit home runs?
people will believe anything these days!
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, and gas used to be less than four dollars a gallon.
No, really!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's just like an iowa state fan
to have this picture…..turns out it is a HAWKEYE state baby….i’ve been waiting to say that
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slowly but surely that's changing.
Cyclones will prevail eventually..:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 15, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah yah
well until then, let’s agree on my above statement…..that was an ugly game though, i guess 36 hours of rain will do that
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true that..
game should have been a romp…surprised it ended as close as it did.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too....
like i said all along if we can go 3-0 to start, we’ll end up at 8-4
now if we can some how beat pitt on the road, the sky’s the limit…..
i thought isu played as well, minus the kicking team, if brodell doesn’t run that ball back who knows how it turns out
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penn State and Illinois will cause problems as well.
but who knows….college football is all about momentum.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 15, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhhh
my day is near complete now. Just a Cubbie win to finish it! Then I will need a cigarette
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 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wooot!
he looks good in blue, don’t he?
Now, where'd I put that button....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Though I am a front end person myself. all Geo angles are appreciated.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it wrong to remember the days Cubs have clinched..........
vividly like a major event, not as vivid as the birth of a child, but you know what i am saying?
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1984 and Sutcliffe's last pitch to clinch the division will always be with me. Is that what you mean?
"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 15, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's exactly what game to mind for me...before the memory of my daughter's birth
"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 15, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like sweeping the pirates in a double header
or watching the bleachers do the tomahawk chop (maybe that wasnt a clincher, but it was still cool)….or having a soft spot in your heart for kahlil green?!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone post lineups?
I forgot I was on Central time.
Cubs cocktail: Add equal amounts of devotion and stubbornness over ice, stir and serve.
by Fukumania on Sep 15, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, there's a lineup above.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers
According to Baseball Prospectus’ post-season odds report, the Brewers chances of making the post-season fell below 50% for the first time after yesterday to 48.7. The Phillies went up to 59.3. The Brewers still have the best chance of being the wild card though, but now it’s a four-way split between the Mets, Phillies, Brewers and Astros.
Our chance of making the postseason is an estimated 99.9%.
by Josh77 on Sep 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I will not rest till that number is 100%
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You shouldn't
The Mets did last season.
by Josh77 on Sep 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok I know.................let us not mentions the few anomalies that have occurred
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on Sep 15, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, coolstandings.com has the same number.
It has the Brewers at 40.4% chance of making the postseason.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember that time...not so very long ago...
when we’d lost like 9 of 11…and we were sucking?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Must have been BlueMike that said we suck.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 15, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's BlueMike?
The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano
by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nowhere as cute as me
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what I say to BlueMike?
SUCK IT!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching FSN Houston via San Antonio Slingbox
It’s not Len and Bob, but it’s free…..
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cue Van Halen...
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds back in the lineup, think he will start hitting again?
by longtimecubfan on Sep 15, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Howry pitching
We’ll see how tired the Astros really are…
by vonde6 on Sep 15, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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