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Almost There Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 9/19, 1:20 CT

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St. Louis Cardinals
@ Chicago Cubs

Friday, Sep 19, 2008, 1:20 PM CDT
Wrigley Field

Adam Wainwright vs Carlos Zambrano

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 75.

Complete Coverage >

There's an old saying: "A picture is worth 1000 words." If that's true, here are 4000:

Base hit!

Cubs win!

Congrats, D-Lee!

Group jump!

All photos above by David Sameshima
Today's Starting Pitchers
Carlos Zambrano
C. Zambrano
Cubs		 vs. Adam Wainwright
A.
Wainwright
Cardinals
14-5 W-L 9-3
3.41 ERA 3.20
127 SO 84
65 BB 26
16 HR 12
vs. StL -- vs. Cubs

Adam Wainwright missed two months on the DL, came back in August, threw pretty well and then got hit hard in his last start vs. the Pirates. His only start vs. the Cubs this year was a no-decision on May 2, a game the Cubs won in 11. (Who's that guy who started for the Cubs that day? Never heard of him.) Aramis Ramirez is the Cub who likes to hit Wainwright the best (7-for-19, .368/.455/.684, 3 doubles, a HR).

You all know what Z did in his last start. The Cardinals are one of the teams he throws best against: 9-5, 2.77 in 21 lifetime appearances (20 starts), though they beat him up pretty good on August 9 at Wrigley Field, even though Z homered in that game. Albert Pujols also homered in that game (and so did three other Cardinals), but has only a .250 lifetime average vs. Z.

You asked for it, you got it! Today's Gratuitous Geo Photo:

Go Geo Go!

Today's game is again on cable in Chicago and St. Louis, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.

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Discuss amongst yourselves.

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to say lets get the magic number to one!!!!!

"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"

by MerlinDog on Sep 19, 2008 10:02 AM CDT   0 recs

5 pics is worth 5,000 words

.

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

by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 19, 2008 11:22 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What are you, some kind of sabremagician...?

sabermagician

''Let's be clear about this: We've still got to win two more games.'' - Jim Edmonds, 9/18/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 19, 2008 11:30 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

no, it's CWyers.

And today, the role of Gollum will be played by Blue Mike, who somehow, is STILL not banned from the board.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 11:43 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Rich Harden...my precioussssss...

''Let's be clear about this: We've still got to win two more games.'' - Jim Edmonds, 9/18/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 19, 2008 11:47 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

we hates the Soriano

nasssssty guesssss hack hitterssss we hates him my love…

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 11:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not listening!

I’m not listening!

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Sep 19, 2008 11:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

first we takes the Soriano to Houston

and then we puts him through the juicer!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 12:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

we need to give Gollum there

an NIU tattoo.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 11:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

First

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 19, 2008 10:02 AM CDT   0 recs

fail

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 19, 2008 10:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Also the Cubs lost that game you are talking about on May 2

Chad Fox gave up a walk off homer to little skippy shoemaker

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 19, 2008 10:03 AM CDT   0 recs

Is that Geo photo

 from his curten call yesterday?

by bleed that blue on Sep 19, 2008 10:07 AM CDT   0 recs

I believe so

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

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 19, 2008 10:11 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

what channel is the game on today?

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

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 19, 2008 10:11 AM CDT   0 recs

CSN

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Sep 19, 2008 11:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And no AFN :(

I don’t care about the Ryder cup, DAMNIT!!!!!

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2008 11:06 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It's one more thing to taunt Europeans about

should we win, of course.

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 19, 2008 11:11 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If we lose this year, we should just quit. I'm sick of seeing those European

golfers play over their heads for three days as our guys choke away the cup. Let them have it permanently and just move on.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 19, 2008 11:22 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

For a generation or so.

“It’s been fun, guys. See ya when your kids play our kids.”

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Sep 19, 2008 11:23 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Let's just take a mulligan and start over.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2008 11:23 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

1

Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...

by N Oakley on Sep 19, 2008 11:23 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I have to...it' too easy.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2008 11:25 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I still can't believe he didn't change his name.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 19, 2008 11:26 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's so Brewer.

Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...

by N Oakley on Sep 19, 2008 11:27 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Holy crap - that's awesome.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes any day". - AJ Pierzynski
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/

by lostinthevines on Sep 19, 2008 11:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

they have

Golf trading cards?

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 11:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

egad

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 12:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, I think we have a chance.

I was down there on Wednesday, and the atmosphere around the team certainly seemed like they were up for a fight.

Plus, I think the Euros won’t be accustomed to the favorite role.

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 19, 2008 11:25 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i'm embarrassed and hurt

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Sep 19, 2008 11:26 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2008 11:26 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah, the Walk of Shame.

Loved sitting outside on the balcony down in Normal on Sunday mornings, watching the gentlemen and ladies who, the previous night, ended up somewhere and with someone they shouldn’t have, stmble home.

The good ol’ days.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes any day". - AJ Pierzynski
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/

by lostinthevines on Sep 19, 2008 11:54 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ahhh....

I remember you as I walked by those many times, judging me.

Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...

by N Oakley on Sep 19, 2008 11:57 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No one does

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes any day". - AJ Pierzynski
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/

by lostinthevines on Sep 19, 2008 11:52 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Assume no Wood today

and the bullpen a little battered so let’s hope Z has an effecient day.

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

by mrcubsfan on Sep 19, 2008 10:11 AM CDT   0 recs

I'm guessing Z will be fired up today!

Hopefully, he’ll be able to control his emotions and pitch a great game.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 19, 2008 10:13 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Z is due...

he may throw a no hitter today.

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Fishbone2 on Sep 19, 2008 12:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Do you know how long it's been since a Cub threw a no-no?

Sheesh.

"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 19, 2008 12:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

and that game wasn't even at home!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 12:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

C'mon, guys, it'll never happen in our lifetimes.

''Let's be clear about this: We've still got to win two more games.'' - Jim Edmonds, 9/18/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 19, 2008 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I guy can hope though...

It would be almost like seeing a team win down by 4 with 2 outs and no one on in the 9th.

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Fishbone2 on Sep 19, 2008 12:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

*A

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Fishbone2 on Sep 19, 2008 12:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that never happens.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2008 12:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, it's been so long since he got out of the first inning without

giving up a run. He needs to step it up.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 19, 2008 12:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm more worried about Lee's clutch hitting.

He hasn’t come through in a long time.

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 19, 2008 12:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And Soto, when was the last time he got an extra-base hit?

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 19, 2008 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

early September, maybe?

he’s playing himself out of Rookie of the Year, no doubt.

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 19, 2008 12:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We could have Michael Barrett behind the plate right now. What a dumbass move by Henry.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 19, 2008 12:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I enjoyed the Rob Bowen Era immensely

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 19, 2008 12:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL

He is only good to have around so Big Z has something soft to punch, instead of throwing Gatorade coolers around the dugout.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Sep 19, 2008 12:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't think so...

…If Hendry didn’t trade him, Lou would have locked him in the training room.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Sep 19, 2008 1:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL.

You’ve been Rick Roll’d!

''Let's be clear about this: We've still got to win two more games.'' - Jim Edmonds, 9/18/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 19, 2008 12:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No kidding...

Sometimes all he needs to do is take a nice easy swing and take one right back up the middle!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Fishbone2 on Sep 19, 2008 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know about anyone else,

but that game on May 2nd seems like a LONG time ago!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 19, 2008 10:12 AM CDT   0 recs

I remember that game

because it was my birthday, and I hate it when the Cubs lose on my birthday. I sometimes envy people whose birthday is in the offseason.

"Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance"

by MerlinDog on Sep 19, 2008 10:17 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I was lucky to have the Cubs win on my birthday this year

And not just any win, but a 19-run blowout of the Brewers. That was fun. :D

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

by hip2bsquare on Sep 19, 2008 10:42 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

My birthday win was CC’s first NL loss. Sweet.

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

by spoiledcubbage on Sep 19, 2008 11:03 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

My Birthday is in late October

I’d love to see a game that day, especially a winning game

by astroview on Sep 19, 2008 11:06 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

same here

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 19, 2008 11:28 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll be on a plane to Florida during the game...

So throw in a few extra cheers for me, eh?

by jdb-44 on Sep 19, 2008 10:14 AM CDT   0 recs

May 2 Starting Pitcher

Where is he now? Have they given up on him completely? Is he hurt? I have to admit, I haven’t been paying much attention to him lately.

"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945

by flyingdonut on Sep 19, 2008 10:15 AM CDT   0 recs

Rich Hill's corpse is currently on the DL

Maybe he is gonna be back next year, IMO we never see him again.

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 19, 2008 10:17 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought I heard Pat Hughes

inadvertently call Rich Harden “Rich Hill” during yesterday’s game. Anyone else hear that?

by epcub on Sep 19, 2008 12:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark

by Fishbone2 on Sep 19, 2008 12:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I did...

…but I believe Ron Santo is the one who said it.

''Let's be clear about this: We've still got to win two more games.'' - Jim Edmonds, 9/18/08

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 19, 2008 12:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Now that makes more sense

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

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