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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Brewers, Tuesday 9/16, 7:05 CT

"The problem with being Comeback Player of the Year is it means you have to go somewhere before you can come back." -- Bert Blyleven

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"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 16, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks for the link Sue!

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes!

thank you!

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

SECOND!

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

but not the first loser

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

2nd (again)

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Im too cocky.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where is your signature from?

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by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

EJ's?

from Derosa’s blog. his interview w/ demps

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRosa has a blog?!

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

On cubs.com

Updated sporadically

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

didn’t you know that?

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

NO!

I blame you, HBCG, for not informing me of this.

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Linkage

http://markderosa.mlblogs.com/

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holy hell I'm gonna be reading this the whole night.

Thanks babe.

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem

its fun. :-)

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shit.

I was about certain that I am gonna get a Soto jersey this weekend…and now this blog already has me thinkin DeRosa. He was my #2 choice.

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

if I knew

that DeRosa was going to be a Cub long term, I’d get a DeRosa jersey.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Totally for sue.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

This should be the "Please Howry be good thread"

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

He generally follows 2 bad outings with 2 good ones

His last one was good.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

And the one before was bad

Shoulda clarified

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fingers crossed

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

how about the

“Bob Howry’s Last Chance Thread”

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 Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks Sue!

I need to be led to the next thread as I lose track of time during the game.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

NO

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not that I look at other guys' butts...

…but Sabathia sure has a big one.

"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 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Did I hear

that 5 letter word is coming in next?

by sue369 on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

thats what i'm reading

hoping i’m wrong

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish we had Hardy for SS.

"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 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

And that Cedeno wouldn't slide into first like that.

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

by hip2bsquare on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's had a nice game though...

got robbed of at least two hits.

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep.

didn’t overslide, tho.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

sliding into first

is the stupidest play in the book

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

1,2,3 inning over.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

IS Demp starting this inning?

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

no

gameday says Howry is in

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet Jesus, Howry.

I feel like God needs me to sacrifice something in preparation for this pitching change.

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

uh-oh...

did Justin TV just go away?

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

yikes

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

the link just went dead - think its MLB issue

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

and... now it's back.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

AH!! HA!

The Feds found you out!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

...

oh, dear.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can open...

worms… everywhere.

Sigh. Can we NOT do this again?

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Howry????

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

CC bangs it to the wall - caught

1 out

Current temperature in hell: 43 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I think it started and then went back out

to commercial when the Cubs changed pitchers. Mine is back now.

by MOCubsfan on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

refresh your browser

it will resynch and start

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

why oh why is howry in, if we get out of this with 1 run thatd be outstanding

"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 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

oh god...

CC almost goes yard on homerun howry

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

he put his weight into it

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

ITs BACK!

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

to give us all heartattacks

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou likes drama and excitement?

"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 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha..

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyone notice

Soriano go back into the wall for that?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Why Lou? Why?

"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

FOUR PITCH WALK

Current temperature in hell: 43 degrees F - and falling!

by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

got your wish

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

4 pitch walk

You suck Howry, seriously

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate Howry, why is this guy still in a Cubs uniform?

Shut up Len! I don’t care about his “good” outing yesterday!

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I hear boos already for Howry.

"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 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

put in anyone

"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 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone tell me

that was an IBB!?!?

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

by Reddevil on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

nope

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

sure

if you call missing the outside corner intentional

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Freakin Howry

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

he's just setting up the DP.

That’s it. Right?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

slide me some of that blue kool aid, boss

(sips)

YES! yes ! that’s what’s coming – 6 4 3!

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im not even kidding....

Im really upset that Howry is in there right now.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

With purest sincerity

WTF

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

by Reddevil on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too

I freakin don’t like him

by sue369 on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

arggh

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou!

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

HOWRY OUT - COTTS IN

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Cotts can't get lefties out.

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Meeting on the mound!

Cotts is coming in!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

god

I hope this is better.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gaudin could possibly be back by end of the week......

so the Cubs can FIRE Howry.

They wouldn’t let him go, they would just give him a permanent seat IN the dugout.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Ooh

Gaudin’s coming back?

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

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

Cross your fingers.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

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

Time to start drinking.

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Start?

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I recommend whiskey.

It’s best for the late innings.

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

IRISH WHISKY

JAMESON

Only way to drink.

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

McNulty?

Is that you?

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

YES, YES IT IS.

You a THE WIRE fan? Let’s talk shop.

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

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

This is the best scene with McNulty, bar none.

God I love that man.

(new window)

Dan

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by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was just thinking about this one!!

I love when he tries to line it up…

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by TheTruth11 on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Season 4

Was the most demoralizing thing I’ve ever seen on the screen – television or movie. And I loved every second of it, especially as a special education teacher. I have all the seasons, a few shirts, a hat, few posters, and even a gym bag. I’m more than obsessed.

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

by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, when I see howry

I go for the Jack or Johnnie Walker. But otherwise, Jameson works well.

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 Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

A few Irish Car Bombs

Would be good right about now.

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Howry pitching

makes me wish i drank.

i’d be toasted.

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

howry pitching

is already ugly.

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I mean

you’d get drunk reeeeealy fast. Which is probably for the best if he’s in there for any length of time

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

1 drink per ball.

2 drinks per hit, multiplied by the type of hit. Single=2 drinks; Double=4 and so on.

Homerun=pound drink.

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 Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

now there's an idea.

If Howry had remained in the game, I would have highly recommended those.

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 Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Leave the bottle.

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

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

i hate relievers who walk guys

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

So does Lou

Hope this puts Howry down permanently

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

perhaps Lou's finally had enough

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by TheTruth11 on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Howry

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

From the mouth

of babes.

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

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

you know, I think this is unnecessarily mean-spirited

but I can’t quit laughing!

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

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

I saw it and laughed as well,

so I had to post it.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

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

Darned if it isn't the 7th inning!

Who’s singing? They must be getting antsy!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob Burnquist

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

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

skateboarding legend.

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 Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh good

other people don’t know that name either

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

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

ahem...

Tony Hawk

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

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

He's a mogul

not a legend.

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

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

Watch this

And it will change your mind about this man.

I’m not a skateboarder, but this guy is nuts.

Dan

(new window)

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

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

Wow

286k for a ramp in his back yard. My mind is changed, he’s an idiot.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brazilian pro skateboarder.

Pretty popular guy actually.

I like him.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Neal

remember how not to suck please!

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

+ a lot

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

2 outs no run

don’t care about style

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, I know why Howry is still on the roster.

He currently will be a type B free agent which means the Cubs will get a sandwich pick in next year’s draft.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Just because he's on the roster doesn;t mean we have to throw him out their to pitch and screw us over.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think that his contract is up this year, cows

by leothelip on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly, he is a free agent.

Which means if he is a type A of B free agent, the Cubs get draft picks as compensation.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

At this point

we’d take half a turkey sandwich

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thery wouldn't even think

about bringing him back would they?

by sue369 on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not if Angel Guzman's arm survives.

And there are a couple Minor Leaguers who I’m sure will get a shot over Bob.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Guzman is out of options

so he has to remain on the MLB roster or go through waivers (which he would never clear) to be sent to the minors.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Guzman

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very doubtful.

But the sandwich pick is valuable (more than Howry).

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I bet he's on the playoff roster...

For whatever reason, Lou loves the man.

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not True

He is the best Car-washer on the roster. Lou’s car has never been so clean. That’s why he’s on the team.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same reason

Neifi had a job working for Dusty, best car washer on the team.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Evening everyone.

Watching the game here in Denver courtesy of my MLB.TV subscription purchased Sunday night so I could watch the completion of Z’s no-no. Nice grainy images (I paid for the cheap feed).

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori nice catch

Almost a DP – 2 outs!

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

He looks more and more comfortable in LF. Good for him!

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by zevkalman on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Drink and pray.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

WHO CARES!

lol

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

run to the mini-bar!

anyone care to join me?

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

nice run by Soriano. That’s a real effort for him..

by epcub on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

"Enter Sandman" by Metallica

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Is Lou channeling his inner Tony LaRussa?

This double switch with Fukudome appears to be how the rest of the year will play out for him.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

In a perfect world...

…after we clinch (cross fingers) Fukudome starts the remainder of the season and gets hot.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would love for that to happen.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here we go.

Our best pitcher against their best hitter.

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

So

Marmol in, Cedeno out. Derosa to 2B, and Dome to RF.

Right?

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

alright

I want me some WHITE CASTLE!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

FLY OUT TO DOME

INNING OVER

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

that was fast

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Braun and Fukudome had a deal.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice... only 3 pitches...

and Fielder comes up with nobody on in the 8th.

by hokie316 on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

I’ll bet this means Marmol pitches the eighth.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't like Braun.

He can’t play defense. My only reason, but I still don’t like him.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm not much of a fan either

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

HALLELUJAH!

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

did i miss an out?

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

fly out to left

walk
pitching change
fly out to left
pitching change
fly out to right

by MOCubsfan on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

TERRIBLE 7TH INNING STRETCH

I don’t care if I ever come back?

Really.

Please don’t come back.

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Howry got an out before the walk

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cotts got an out, Marmol got an out

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

dome, RF

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

SWEET! GOT OUT OF IT!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

bob WHO??

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Well that was brutal

And wearing a camo hat & holding a skateboard didn’t help his case

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

At least the Skateboard

sang on key

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ryan's voice leaves much to be desired.

Could that skateboard have come up and hit him where it REALLY hurts?

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

He also mispronounced "Ron Santo"

That’s it, he’s on my enemies list.

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by hip2bsquare on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the one with Pat and his girl and her friend

was probably the worst all year ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Tony Romo

gets my vote.

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ryan Theriot?

Singing the seventh inning stretch?

He skateboards too?

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Sabathia at 238 pitches

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

That's gotta be a record.

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by Reddevil on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow that may have been one of the worst swings dome has taken

missed that ball by two feet

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by CubsBall2202 on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

think he was looking for a fastball on that one?

that’s the excuse I’ll give him.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

should have seen him in Cincy

took a picture of him K’ing .. it looked disturbingly like Dave Kingman ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kosuke K's

Getting the boo birds

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm not booing a lefty for K'ing against CC

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kosuke strikes out

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm a huge Dome fan

but he looks terrible out there.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why Does Dome Keep Swinging At That Pitch?

You would think after two months of not being able to hit it he’d lay off.

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

by CaliCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Well Dome didn't do anything to make Lou happy there

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

he does that

with left-handed pitchers. Plus, he hasn’t been seeing a lot of pitching lately.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

no kidding

but he’s a good RF. close game defense is more important

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's a defensive replacement late.

I’m not going to expect much out of him in that situation.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOMERUN!

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

SORIANO!

4-2

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

+10

I’ll cry like a baby on that day!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yesterday

I called DLee’s breakout hit. I’m calling Ronnie to make it this year.

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by sweetswinger on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

bout fracking time!

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geico Insurance Run!

Soriano homer!

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Wooooooooooooo

Sori bomb!!

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Ned Yost was REALLY fired because he wanted this rotation

against this Cubs series:

Sabathia vs Dempster
Sabathia vs Marquis
Sabathia vs Harden

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by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Probably was his best shot, though.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Touche

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guess Hack Homer

and Selfish!

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

SORIANO!!!!!!!

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

there we go!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Whos this guy, Soriano?

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

rookie ball

never make it in the bigs.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot groundout

2 outs

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

holy crap

that just came up on the video feed. That was a MONSTER blast.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Did anyone else see Soriano show mock disgust at not getting a curtain call?

Hilarious.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Love how Sori

started chugging when he realized it might not get out

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

i was just getting ready to say that

… that did look good ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

A first row Bomb

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not too shabby

Click to enlarge.

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm getting tetchy about that

Let me check on my DNS servers.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's try that again

Had a DNS config issue – still red-xing?

Click to enlarge.

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna put that down to you caching bad info :P

Trouble is, the linked image is huge

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't see anything.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

*sigh* DNS is good - let me check the web server

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love to see Sabathia

do that spin. And the curtain call thing was funny.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok that was funny

Soriano wanted a curtain call

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

They seem a little more relaxed these days.

the 8-game lead will do that for you, I guess.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee groundsout

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on bullpen!

Tag Cheeseburger for a loss

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

must've been a smash

pat knew it was gone. didn’t even try to say “gotta chance”

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

It was just a fast line shot

And it only made the first row. Sori was watching it then started speeding up when he realized it was sinking quick.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now, I've done the calculations

so I’m about 97% certain that my 13 year old cousin could have had a better at-bat than Fukudome. All 90-some pounds of her.

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by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Ya that at bat was about as close as you can get to seeing a high schooler going up against sabathia

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by CubsBall2202 on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome looked pretty disgusted when he went back to the dugout.

I just can’t figure out what he was disgusted with, unless it was himself. He just doesn’t look like he did at the beginning of the season.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

It looked really bad

I thought he was turning the corner this month, but I guess not

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by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

whatever

doesn’t sabathia hold LHB to like .180 something?

be catty about him against someone else. this is asinine.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok Marmol

Lets get three quick outs

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Six more outs .. Six more outs ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Home Rub Fielder

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

boom.

ouch.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fielder - HR

4-3

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

dang it

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

glad we got him w/ the bases empty

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

please .. children are watching ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I couldnt help but see it

it was unignorable. is that a word ?

by ballstitch on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nobody on base - what do you want to do, walk him

and bring the tying run to the plate?

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

how about

not groove a first pitch fastball at him?

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm glad to see his bat has awoken....what freaking timing

is awoken even a word?

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

OK

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Just don't let the middle of the order come through again.

Get 5-6-7, then 8-9-1 to close this out.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah or albert puljols

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I root for Pujols....

when we aren’t facing him.

He’s on my fantasy team. lol

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we do maybe we'll get the hint...

and IBB him!

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

kind of how a horse track looks following a race

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

That wasn't the best way to start the inning

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

STRIKEOUT!

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by wnielsen on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

i hate close games

this place is going to start getting nasty. dunno if i can do it.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

we're still winning.

and we’re beating their ace. We have three.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

if it helps, cubbiegal .. I'll be nice, I promise you

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh dear, 1 run game right now,

and Woody hasn’t pitched since Thursday.

Hope he’s sharp tonight.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

they've started

having the relievers throw more, no?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need some runs off of their bullpen

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Two down

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

kosuke looked sad catching that ball

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by CubsBall2202 on Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

well I'd rather have his glove in right now

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by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

He always looks sad nowadays.

"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 16, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Craig Counsell

My least favorite player in the world

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Yaz Jr

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

by CaliCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

eckstein wannabe

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?

I always thought he was a good player, except for that weird batting stance he has.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe it's Sheets

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bush

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or maybe that's Wednesday...

I just heard Bush was subbing for Parra…

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right, I screwed up.

Parra goes on Thursday.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

some sept call up named Sheets

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Counsell K's

whew…

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Inning over

Sit down Counsell. Lets get some runs!

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

love the strikeout, just wish he wouldn't excessively celebrate afterwards

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by CubsBall2202 on Sep 16, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

He's still no Jose Valverde

that guy gets excited to wake up in the morning.

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by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah that always does wonders doesn't it.

lets not awaken the sleeping giant please………..i didn’t necessarily mean you prince

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES!

maybe one more run. Can we have just one more run?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

I would prefer a 5 run inning

Put this out of question

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

LET'S GO CUBBIES

CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP

(Repeat as needed)

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

no doubt

Wood scares me after this latest layoff

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too

watching him bring his AAA ball after Marsh pitched an A game was NOT pretty …
we just sat in the stadium and stared

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by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rothschild

had the pen throwing sim games over the weekend.

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just to brag

Kerry wood and I have the same birth date 6/16

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I got one on you

Carlos Marmol and I were born on the exact same day October 14, 1982

by Dome is my home-ay on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Vilanueva

LIGHT ’EM UP

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

finding a rosary?

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

just remember

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by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Villanueva

Is that Hector? Oh where is Steve & Harry…..

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

yeppers!

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought Villanueva played in the NBA?

jayjay

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Rami

double #41!

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

ARam DOUBLE!!!

Lets get him in

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

HELLELUJAH

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

take it to the right side

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

he did that already tonight.

might as well again.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

The fundamentals of our baseball team

are strong.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marlins beat the Astros 5-1

Their elimination number for the division is down to 3

by va cubsfan on Sep 16, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

The 10 Marlin fans in the stadium booed them

and they felt bad and couldn’t hit.

"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 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

The humidity.

MLB should have thought of a weather-neutral location, since the roof at MMP can be closed.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cub fans

we’re a classless bunch, don’t ya know

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm so glad we feel the need to continue to pile on the Astros

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by TXCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

A Geo Homer would be nice

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

How about a Jack right here

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

he's got 2 steals this year

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

insurance runs would be fantastic here

"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Man at third one away

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

At least Geo got him over

Time to drive him in

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Lets do this DeRo!

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 16, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Great.

Hope that hand is ok.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

OH NO!!!

Hope DeRo is ok!!!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Not when it's a one-run game going into the 9th.

TOMORROW

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tomorrow or Thursday, maybe.

2 straight up and in at DeRosa. Looked like they figured might as well hit him instead of the IBB.

Don’t do it tonight, not with a 1-run lead.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not tonight I hope...

save it for later..

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

DaBard just

creamed himself at that thought.

by sue369 on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sue!

you dirty dirty girl!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO

Go Sue!

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRo HBP

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

DIRTY!

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

gotta wonder if thats retaliation for marmol

that was 2 up and in on that sequence

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by CubsBall2202 on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

How dare him hit Dero

Is he ok, how is his face,,,,,,anyone?

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

DeRo the Membo..

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by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahaha

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

no DP's

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by graceunderpressure on Sep 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey!

Nobody hits Mark DeRosa in MY TOWN!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats prolly a broken hand

I hope it isn’t, but that looked bad

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Sounded worse

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope so. He is one guy we don't want to lose

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by nji232 on Sep 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's a football player, he'll shake it off.

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by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

He said

Howry can really clean a car.

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Woody

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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

by Bump Bailey on Sep 16, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now Reed, that boy will take it for the team

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Is DeRo ok?

I bet on his way to first he politely spat on Vilanueva then shook his hand.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou got in the Brewers head!

Remember the 2000 playoffs?

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

what happened?

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

by CaliCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did DeRo stay in?

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes

seems to be okay

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by hip2bsquare on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

yup.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

whew

had to step away for a minute. missed it.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

he said

Lou won’t let Howry clean my car.

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quade and Piniella were telling DeRo and A-Ram that Daryle Ward is going to HR this inning on a pitch to RF.

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou told DeRo

not to listen to Sinatro if he gives him directions for dinner tonight

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 16, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Everybody is telling EVERYBODY secrets!

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Secrets secrets are no fun.

Secrets secrets hurt someone.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

lmao

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Sep 16, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've always meant to ask this

but is TJ Combo you’re cousin?

Your names sound so similar

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

cmon, cmon...

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 16, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

shhhhh

we’re whispering here.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 16, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Psst...

…next week we plunk the sausage

by leothelip on Sep 16, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

put your money on the chorizo

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 16, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh...I thought he was talking about Fielder

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

by TXCub on Sep 16, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

k

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

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