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Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Astros at Milwaukee, Monday 9/15, 1:05 CT

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"I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball." -- Satchel Paige

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finish them

I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.

by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 15, 2008 3:46 PM CDT   0 recs

finish them first of course..

I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.

by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 15, 2008 3:46 PM CDT   0 recs

anyone here?

I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.

by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 15, 2008 3:48 PM CDT   0 recs

yo yo yo

"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 3:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

HOWRY?

Oh please, please, please…. The good Howry.

by Carolina Cubbie on Sep 15, 2008 3:50 PM CDT   0 recs

what's that?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 15, 2008 3:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I have never heard of this

good Howry

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 3:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

rumors of his existence persist

despite no one seeing it in a year

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 3:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

haven't seem

him around these parts lately. Though, the kids always say they can see his ghost appear from time to time. He never sticks around long enough to do anything notable though so they just ignore it as an old man’s tale. The one about when Howry was a good reliever.

by CubFan81 on Sep 15, 2008 3:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

They don't draw pictures on the scorecard.

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on Sep 15, 2008 3:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ONE!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 15, 2008 3:52 PM CDT   0 recs

The poll on Evil BCB is HILARIOUS

Should Ned Yost have been fired?

Yes.

(They only give one option)

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 15, 2008 3:52 PM CDT   0 recs

What a deviant thing to say.

"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 3:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

are you?

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Sep 15, 2008 3:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Miggy Stardust at the plate.

"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 3:53 PM CDT   0 recs

Two outs to go

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 3:53 PM CDT   0 recs

The Howry proof thread

appeared to be working until he hit Tejada

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 3:53 PM CDT   0 recs

oops tejada hit tejada

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 3:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe he didn't want to be left out

after Tejada hit himself

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 3:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

gamedays says nothing about a HBP

says he grounded out to 3B

Now, where'd I put that button....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Premptive

I hate Tejada.

Now, where'd I put that button....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 3:54 PM CDT   0 recs

I hate Tejada

bastard

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 3:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I hate Howry with the heat of 1,000 suns

The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano

by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 3:54 PM CDT   0 recs

but...

a thousand suns is just redundant, why not 1 sun, and a galaxy or two full of stars?

by CubFan81 on Sep 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Dramatic effect.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Astros announcers:

“This is adding injury to insult”

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 3:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Your team was overrated to begin with

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 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

TWO!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 15, 2008 3:54 PM CDT   0 recs

OMG, I leave for awhile and Bob Howry is in the game?!

"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 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

you shouldn't have left

The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano

by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ONE TO GO!

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Sep 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

By god

Howry might pull this off!

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 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

but he ain't foolin' anyone.

two well-hit balls….

"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 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ONE TO GO!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Sep 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

Ok one more out

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 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

Told ya - 1,2,3

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on Sep 15, 2008 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

so...

do we get to see Bill Murray?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

I dont see why not

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 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

good question

the third game may not even be played

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 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We gave up a hit?!!!

unacceptable!!

Whoever gave it up should be fired!!

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 3:56 PM CDT   0 recs

It was Ned Yost

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Sep 15, 2008 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i don't believe it...

send the tape to the league office.

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by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 3:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ball 2

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Sep 15, 2008 3:56 PM CDT   0 recs

Unbelievable. 3 guys and the BALL DROPS?????

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by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 3:56 PM CDT   0 recs

Pre-emptive part 2

i also hate lance berkman

Now, where'd I put that button....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 3:56 PM CDT   0 recs

I don't like him either

but I can’t explain why, I think its him mannerisms

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 3:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Pat Hughes Psych.

"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 3:56 PM CDT   0 recs

Way to jinx it.

jay slash kay

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

by Reddevil on Sep 15, 2008 3:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

lets go

howry!!

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

by fischisgod on Sep 15, 2008 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow you three

GREAT JOB…. NOT

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 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

One more strike Bob

lets see it!

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 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

One of those three should

have had that. Sheesh!!!

by sue369 on Sep 15, 2008 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

unbelievable

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by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 3:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Pat said

Rami called Sori off, and then didn’t go for it.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

CSN stalled. Sheesh

The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano

by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

same problem here...

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by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually

Howry has pitched good strikes so far. Come one more BOBBY!

by ThisOldCub18 on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

3-2 da count

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

For the love of Santo!

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 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

it's embarrassing getting no-hit

it’s humiliating going 15 in a row without a hit

making howry look like a big leaguer

the worst

by tim815 on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

WE WIN

The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano

by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

THREE!!!!

SWEEP! THE MAGIC NUMBER IS 6!!!!

CUBS WIN!!! CUBS WIN!!!!! CUBS WIN!!!!!!!

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

Howry can't make it easy

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 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

Seriously....

….he just had an uneventful 1,2,3 through the heart of the order.

"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard

by TXCub on Sep 15, 2008 3:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

pretty much.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 15, 2008 4:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

But he had to toss one last ball in there

Just to mess with me

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 4:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

what was more amazing?

Z’s no hitter yesterday, or

Howry’s perfect 9th?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

the latter

i always though z could do the first one.

Now, where'd I put that button....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 15, 2008 3:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Magic Number - Keith Moreland.

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 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

MAGIC SIX!!!


WOO HOO!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

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by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

Didn't know

Milton had such sexy legs

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 3:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

whoa...

D&D flashback.

by CubFan81 on Sep 15, 2008 3:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Milton I love you in lame!

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by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 3:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah... not my best work

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by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 4:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I meant the material.. la-may :D

The next step will be the World Series -- Carlos Zambrano

by Emelie on Sep 15, 2008 4:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ahh... see...

My wife is the Project Runway watcher, not me… I SWEAR!!!

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by IowaCubs- on Sep 15, 2008 4:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

CUBS WIN!!!

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

Cubs Win!!!!!

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

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 15, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs