Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 9/2, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 2, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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Time to get a win.
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
Heading to extras in Milwaukee
5-5 going into the 10th.
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
Lets get some runs!
:-0
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
oops
:-)
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
thats the second game the marlins have lost like that this year
they scored 17 and lost in colorado…
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: I just realized that I really miss Skip
14 years of listening to a guy will do that to you.
“The bases are loaded, and I wish I was, too!”
They still play that clip on XM.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo también.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
SBN is playing tricks with me. :-(
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Is it my imagination,
or does Lou really make some clunky double switches?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
If he PHs Ronny early, then he double switches DeRo out and leaves himself with no MI.
Now, he uses his 4th OF early, then double switches out his other CF. I don’t like the idea of Dome playing CF when he is struggling so much with his swing.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
I'm confused, I thought there was a double switch?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
he didn't have a choice on this one
Reed PH earlier.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
No, you are correct
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Sep 2, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Has Dome gotten hit in the head by a pitch this year?
He always looks like he’s bailing out
The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball.
No, but after his initial success
he started seeing more pitches inside to brush him back.
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
Must be a slow news night in baseball......
There’s a story up on MLB.com about the second ball that came out of the ivy.
Hey, it's a new century!
With any effort, I'm sure they could find 50.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Wonder if they ever fish them out during the season?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow. SBN is really messing with me...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
BB for Dome
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Classic Fukudome
That guy with the stupid fanpost should watch.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
He's seeing the ball better, there's no doubt about that.
And if he is seeing it better, the results will come.
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
One of the most nonsensical diaries I've read this entire season.
Don’t know who that guy was, but he was an idiot.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
that was the longest title for a fanpost ever
i think
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Jerry Mumphrey
he was in here griping about something a little while ago
by LT on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw the title and didnt even read it.
Figured it would be waste of minutes in my life I couldnt get back
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
K Colin
Let’s hear a bit more about this question you have about run error. I forgot about it, go figure.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Lemme show you the graphs.
X axis is actual runs, Y axis is estimated runs:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2819761635_b03c87b31c_o.png
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2820603806_c86a7a010b_o.png
What would you use to measure the difference between the two run estimators?
32nd!!!! Woot!!!!!
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
He is swinging here....
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Not yet.
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Haven't heard.
Would like to know.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That' a little scary
They haven’t mentioned him again
The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 2, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't be good that we haven't heard yet.
Usually, if it’s not serious, we hear right away.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah! B2B-BOB
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I am always wrong....but a bogus call.....but we'll still take the walk.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Mets Score!
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
I Love Me Some Base Clogging!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Anyone still following the Cardinals W's and L's?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
only bc I live in Cardinal territory
Their season is over
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
me too, I am taunting my students about it. Probably bad karma....
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
nji232 knows this, but my girlfriend is in Rolla
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
New York scores
6-5, 1 out, man on 1st
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
Praise The Ghosts Of Stengel and Hodges
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
nicely done!
:-)
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
I just felt it was going to happen
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
by Cub Fan Mike on Sep 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice call
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Sep 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Senor Scrappington Up....
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
exhausting ball game to watch.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
i like that thought.
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
Seems like Brocail can't find the strike zone
and I like it.
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
With Fontenot up there, there is no strike zone.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
It's...alive...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Gawd, I love your pictures. How long do you spend on these?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
About 40 hours a week.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Mets lead 6-5
I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!
Hey - who called the Foony walk before he took
the 1st pitch?
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
Scrappy Base on Balls There!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Scrappy Walk!
How don’t swing for a pitch or two Derrek
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
bases loaded!
Alright, Lee. Just a long fly ball will do it.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
If DPLee shows up, then I will seriously jump off a ledge somewhere.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
yeah, me too
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry.................****BLAM!!!!!*********..........Slump.......
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
somebody get the spatula
and scrape tapdeer off the pavement!
by LT on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
the lead!
giveittome
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
why why why
I love DLee, but when the pitcher can’t find the zone don’t swing and hit into a DPLee
by LT on Sep 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
F That
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Well cut my legs on and call me shorty
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I SWEAR TO FREAKING GOD.....DAMNIT
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
When did Geoff Blum learn to field like that?
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
Great minds think alike!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Lee hit into a double play...
a complete and utter shock.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Predictable, really...
It was an act of the purist optimism to hope for some other outcome in the first place…
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
When did Blum learn how to field?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
ugh
that was awful!
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
DLee
clears the bases of cubs….as they all head back to the dugout.
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
Perfect use of it.
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
wha?
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, right?
Jesus H. Tapdancing Christ.
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
again you both are missing the point and just being asses
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
And when did we start in with the namecalling here? “Al wouldn’t approve of it” -Sue
You’re a hypocrite.
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Could Lee Start Uppercutting More
to stay out of those DPs?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
4 -- at least
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Sep 2, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
how about the Mets up 6-5 going into bottom 10?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Worry about the Cubs....
Never count on anyone else to do your dirty work for you.
The best defense is a good offense
but failing all else,
them doing their dirty work is appreciated. C’mon, like you’re not watching the scoreboards in september
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
STRIKEOUT
if you’re going to hit in to a DP!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Another clutch hit from DP Lee
"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.
I was honestly banking on an Aram GS
b/c I had a feeling Lee would get an out
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Stop doing that Derrek!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
ha! What took you so long?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
TWSS....is wish.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Bright side:
Rami is leading off the bot 9th now
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
Derrek Lee
… should not be hitting third. Just my opinion, but I doubt I’m alone.
You dare to challenge the baseball acumen of Lou?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope. Alone.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
It's not a dream, you are not hallucinating...
…DLee grounded weakly to an infielder for a double play FOR THE 25TH TIME THIS SEASON.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
Nothing weak about that grounder.
That was hit very well, just at someone – and the Astros did everything EXACTLY right to get that DP. 80% of time we probably score a run on that ball, hit that way.
Oh....Come....ON.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
The play at first wasn't the point.
That the ball was chopped to the left side – again – by Derrek was.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
That is a made up number - it's gotta be.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
that ball was hit well. Blum made a nice play to his left and Berkman made one the best digs you’ll see all 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
However - his preponderance
for Hitting grounders in these situations is really troubling by this point.
OK fine...
He hit it really hard, right at somebody… Still was a DP.
HIS 25th DP this season. That is just ridiculous.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this? -Oysterband
I think he is tied with Tejada and Vlad for the league lead.
Those are two damn good hitters that also hit lots of DPs.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
80% of the time I make up stats.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
50% of the time it works every time
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
i picture a big machine with lots a beeping sounds
and bubbles.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
And one of those Jacob's Ladder things
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
it's FrahnkenSHTEEN!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Bob and Len made a big deal about Tejada leading the league (and 2nd in the majors) in DPs
and he has hit into 25. Guess who just tied him for the lead in that all important category?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
DLee was almost as upset as me . . . .. dang it
by West Coast Diehard on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
Don't worry, guys. Ramy with a walk-off in the 9th...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
maybe Dero or Soto or Edmonds, but not Aram. He is cold.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Edmonds' name is currently Marmol.
Ramy, DeRo, or Soto…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Think Lou Starts PHing For Lee When It's Close & Late?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
no
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Revised - SHOULD Lou Start PHing for Lee When Close & Late?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
with who?
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
srsly?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm A Daring Thinker, What Can I Say?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
dude that one is a bit out there....
off the ledge :)
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
no.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet Hoffpauir could have at least hit a flyball there or struck out, anything that doesnt involve
making 2 outs with 1 swing which is derrek’s trademark
"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 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff
is not clutch.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
We don't know that. We know Derrek no longer is.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
It hurts to even read that
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
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by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, and I think Howry becomes our closer and Ward starts playing catcher
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Whatcha Tryin' To Say, DT?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
i don't understand....
if you are having trouble with runners in scoring position, and he has walked the bases loaded, you swing at 1-0? WTF lee? you lead the league in DPs
Haha, My Thoughts Also
Take one for the team like Victorino did.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
I love you DLEE
but you are not a 3-hole hitter anymore. The DP MAchine!
It boggles my mind
I see Lee’s stats, and I know what he’s done, yet some how I cannot get the double plays out of my head. It’s painful to cheer for him this year.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He's 100 points off.
I love D-Lee, but he has Dale Murphy disease. He is substantially worse than the 38 year old version of Fred McGriff we had… and I’m pretty sure that McGriff had technically retired at that point.
This year he is at .463 compared
to a lifetime. 498 His highest was 662 (wow) in 2005
by West Coast Diehard on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
In other words...
…he’s not that much “worse” than he has been throughout his career. I think we were spoiled by his MVP-run in 2005. His career OPS+ is 123, whereas this year it is 112. Don’t forget, he’s a Gold Glove first baseman. I get a bit pissy at all the D.Lee naysayers.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
+1
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks, dan.
so wise.
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
Don't Mean To Make You Pissy
But, man, I wish he would stop hitting all those DPs!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
The guy has more plate appearances
than anyone else on the team. He gets more opportunities to hit with men on base than just about anyone else. His previous GIDP high was 18 in 2001, and now he’s got 25. That is significantly more, but let’s be real people. He’s lock-solid at first base – would you rather have another defender @ 1B in a tight game? He’s a field general and one of the best guys on the team. But if you wanna look at stats, give the whole picture, damnit.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah, But When's He Gonna Quit Hitting So Many DPs?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
its like he can't physically the ball in the air anymore
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."
Lifetime Dlee has a ground ball / fly ball ratio of 1.07
This year its over 1.4. A very big difference and it’s gotten worse as the season has progressed.
by West Coast Diehard on Sep 2, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Now Marmol has to pitch another inning
Thanks Derrek. Go Mets for three more outs
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Two up, two down so far so good.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have pinch-hit with Hoffpauir right there
DPLee’s numbers don’t look pretty against RHP with the bases loaded.
Humor Me - What Are The Numbers?
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
c'mon carlos!
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
One out for Marmol
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
I love it when Fat Elvis is upset.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I understand that no one's more frustrated than you are,
but KNOCK IT OFF, DERREK!!!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
What's up all.
I’m watching the Cubs on TV and the Mets-Brewes on mlb.tv. If one of these games don’t go right, I think my head is going to explode.
"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
Yeah, very frustrating.
He did hit that ball hard, though. And at least it wasn’t to the shortstop. (?)
"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
Bottom of 9:
A-Ram
DeRo
Pitcher (Ward?!)
I’ll take that.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
1 down for brew crew
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
Two out in MIL
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
man on base
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
man on 2nd, 2 out
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, some Sept. callup just doubled.
"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
Pinch hitting for Lee?
Isn’t he top 5 in league in driving in game-winning runs or whatever that defunct stat was called? It isn’t a late-game clutch issue, let’s not confuse it. The guy just hits a ton of GP and, unfortunately, it is harder to stomach because he is no longer the 30 HR guy he was. I mean his numbers are basically the same as DeRosa’s.
What's worse
Lee pinch hitting for Hoffpauir or Lou leaving Howry in with 3 runs in, 0 outs and 1 on?
He might be.....
But he’s about 25th in the league in RBI’s and has probably 2nd or 3rd most at bats…and it’s not like those at bats are coming w/the bases empty
The best defense is a good offense
He's horrific with 2 outs and RISP.
As in, 51 OPS+ horrific. He’s a shell of the guy we used to have, and frankly, the Cubs need to start thinking about their 2010 1B.
You are correct about Lee's numbers being the same as DeRo's.
The tough part about that statement is that DeRo’s production comes from several different positions that are all more difficult than 1B.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
And you're forgetting one key point...
this is DeRosa’s CAREER YEAR. This is just business as regular for Lee, sans the GIDPs.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Runner on second two out for Brewers in the ninth
Come on Mets
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
what is up with pence's batting stance/
is he allergic to standing still??
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
The 2005 DLEE
was an aberration. If Lou is batting him where he needs to drive the ball – he HAS to perform. I hope he can get on a roll again soon.
OMFGKMN
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Seriously, can something please go right?
"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
Cubs walk-off?
maybe by the guy who whiffed on the ground ball?
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
he'd be the one.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Sold American!
"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
You mean...
besides the HRs and we’ve hit tonight?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
CEDENO!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
What?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
shades of Gonzalez
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
If I Ever Meet Hunter Pence
I’m gonna punch him in the mouth.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
and Tejada too.
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
How tall are you?
You might have to jump.
"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
Cartman, would you STOP saying "hella"?!?!
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
http://cartmanhella.ytmnd.com/
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Its okay Carlos...
just get one more out and we’re okay…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
2 on 2 out in milwaukee
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions
he's still playing?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Do Not Underestimate the Destructive Power of Rickie Weeks
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Be Weak...
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
he's due
to…ummmm….make an out?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know what to make of this but....
It seems as though we just can’t beat some teams consistently. I would lump the astros in that bunch. It appears that Lee (albeit injured), Pence, Tejada, and whoever their catcher is (Ausmus, new guy, whoever they start) just owns the cubs. They get up to play us. Period. I look forward to being done with this series. Yuck.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
um...
Game’s not over yet. Haven’t lost yet. Marmol with a K.
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Astros were in the NL West, they'd be winning the division
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Forget about the curveball, Ricky
throw him the heater!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
"this is driving me crazy" long sigh per Ronnie
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
GET A RUN.....NOW.....PRETTY PLEASE
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.
"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
that's inappropriate
You have no proof that Marmol or Daver is gay. You’re being childish and wrong. Stop being an ass.
/sarcasm
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else hate the bottom of the 9th?
nerves…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions
I like when the game ends in that frame at Wrigley
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I feel a walk-off coming!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
me too
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Legend of the Seeker, Debuts 11.1.08, Cancelled 11.15.08
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Oooooh.....I am a new series troll....
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
1-2 on Weeks
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
inches from a double
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."
What????
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
yup
"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
screaming liner just foul down third
RICKIE WEEKS IS ARMAGEDDON!!!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
METS WIN
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
YES!!!
BREWERS LOSE!! Now let’s finish off this night right.
"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
everyone repeat after me:
“THERE WILL BE NO TENTH INNING.”
Let’s end this now.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
Mets
hold on!
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
Brewers lose
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."
So...the big ? is....
Where do you fit Lee and the Riot in? (I like their bats in the order)
The premise(s) are…Lee doesn’t bat 3rd anymore and the Riot doesn’t play SS anymore…
The best defense is a good offense
At the moment, they're the best options.
Lee should be down in the order. Riot should bat #2 and play SS. He’s having his career year, and his defense isn’t so horrible that a change is necessary.
Uh... Aram,
Hit that a lil straighter pls.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Throw that one again
please?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
TWHS!!
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
about 2 innings ago i thought we were going to lose a game....
now we can pick one up!!!! hell yeah!
How is ANYONE in that joint sitting down right now?!?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
Think the crowd is worn out.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
then they suck
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
this game has been exhausting
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah it has
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Lovely sentiment.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Would you be sitting at that moment?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
that big dude behind home si scaring me
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."
BB
Take it.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I will take it....
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
now there's a start
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
Winning Run On!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Aram BB
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Walk!
DeRo time
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
how about an aram steal?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
I think Miggy was on the bag.
He went all ballerina right there.
"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
Questionable call
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
yeah, not really
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
lucky bastards....damn
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Are we serious right now?
We’re gonna have DeRo bunt there?
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
+1
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
The b12 loves him tho
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a Theriot supporter
but Tejada makes me flat out bitter and jealous
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
Bad bunt, but lucky play AGAIN after the bad throw
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Miguel Tejada has been a complete goat all second half
and he’s a darn all star this series, jeepers
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He Started Taking The B12 Again
with a masking agent.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Never Bunt Right Back to The Pitcher
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Why bunt with dero, he can actually hit
"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.
Casey Mcghee the legend starts here
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Extras = BeddyBye
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
hate the lack of execution
not the opposition
OPPOSITION SUCKS
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Time for some late inning lightning! Casey at the bat!
by ReleaseTheHounds on Sep 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
i lol'ed
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
you're about to find out
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
TWHS
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron
Just had a heart attack.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
darn near it's sounded like
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
just called up from iowa
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
The legend of McGhee
begns here
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
wouldn't that be poetic....
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Willie?
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
oops that was McGee
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I concur. First I've seen of him, and it was ugly.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
it was a way for Lou to show faith in the young fella
who’ll play a part down the stretch for us.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm optimistic
you never know.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry but
who the hell is this kid?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
September call-up
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, they're chanting...
…“Let’s go Casey.”
"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
Why not have Dero take some pitches first before bunting?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
DeRo was 1-1 vs. Wright,
and Lou wanted him to bunt for a rookie???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
tough strike right there
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
OUtside corner my ass
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
that was NOT strike 2
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
But that was strike 3. Crap.
"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
He wasn't close on that swing
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Has Geo had a walk off yet?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
WHY OH WHY
do rookies ALWAYS strike out?!? I mean, ALWAYS???
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
I dunno. Mr. Pie, would you like to take that one?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
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by lostinthevines on Sep 2, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
This is his first MLB at bat I believe
by West Coast Diehard on Sep 2, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's What I'd Do
if I managed and a rookie went into pinch hit:
I’d say “Look, I don’t care what you hit at AAA, you are to choke up and make contact. Forget the hero crap and just take a nice, sweet swing and make contact.”
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
+1
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
The question
is legit.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Not Lou's best game. Howry going in was the first sign...
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Yeah, that's not trolling.
"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
Help us Geovany Soto, you're our only hope
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Soto needs a triple for the cycle
which would be a fun way to walk-off
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
Wouldn't the game technically end before he made it to third?
I mean I would think the man on would make it to home before then.
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
I would rather have seen Cedeno...
You know, a guy who has actually batted in the ML before…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
They could have won this
game in DLEE’s ab.
Oh well – we will not lose ground if we lose at least.
They SHOULD have won this
FTFY
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Send DeRo
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
Bad Gameday Photoshop
The Gameday photo of Casey McGehee is obviously photoshopped; the hat is too big and clips off the top of his ear… Probably why he struck out.
AlaskaFan
"Year after year after year after year . . . . . after year after year after year . . ." - Steve Goodman, "Dying Cub Fan's Last Request"
DAMN
DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN
I have homework and reading to do Cubs, just win the game
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
same here.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Welll...Shit. Need sleep, and if they lose this game, I will toss and turn all night.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I'm almost out of beer! WTF?!? End this thing!!!
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/
team is tense
slammed helmets, bats breaking.
he's in iowa
i bet its woody
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I was being sarcastic
If Casey is the pinch-hitter …
Woody...
Bring in the closer at home
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Sep 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
And he's in Iowa.
"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
wish I could listen to this on the radio
then I’d have the best of both worlds… drifting off to the Cubs winning in extras. No FM reception, alas
I don't get why everyone's gripping.
stil 4.5 and another page on the calendar turns. Nothing to worry about.
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I admire your stoicism
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
this game is not
good for my manic depression.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
How did you know I was gripping?
"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
I Want To Go 24-1 In September!
Signed, Hank Steinbrenner.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Ummm
Four game lose streaks, lack of timely hitting … oh, and 2003, 2004 …
lack of timely hitting?
that Edmonds homer erased from the memory so soon?
thost 3 in the bottom frame after 4 by the ’stros previous?
cmon….
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
the real worry
is that a loss here could make the wheels come off. Victor Diaz, anyone?
There is more than enough reason to worry.
Better Bullpen This Year
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
better team this year
But the Cubs are notorious for swooning. There is no curse, but when things start going bad, it seems to get into players’ heads (Alex Gonzalez, cough!).
Respectfully disagree
this team is as complete as we’ve seen in a long time. I’ve absolutely ZERO worries that a losing streak of four or five games negates the hard work done over the past 4 months.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I see your point
And this team IS better. The point is, they need to STAY better, and not fall apart when we’re this close.
Exhaustion, Not Mental Weakness, Is Why They're Struggling Of Late
that is if you ask me.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
depends on the player
D-Lee — exhausted. Kosuke — really hard to tell.
Because this year - 2008 - we aren't settling.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
settling for what?
a playoff berth?
I’ll settle for that.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Sigh.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
you act like this is a done deal
nothing but the pennant and a world series.
you know as well as I that getting to the playoffs is the first step.
you put your horses before the cart and see where that goes. I’ll settle for hitching up the wagon properly.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
You make an "ass" out of "u" and "me" when you assume
I never said any such thing, in fact, I won’t even talk playoffs until we are assured to be in them, with an opponent. But I do not want to say “Gosh, gee, jolly, we have a 4.5 game lead, that’s okay!” We still have 6 games against the Cards, 3 against the Mets, and 6 against the Brewers. I want to WIN now and BIG so we aren’t scoreboard watching 24/7 come late September.
In sum:
No, I never said it was a done deal.
No, I didn’t put my horses before the cart.
And no, I do not own horses. Or a cart.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
are you kidding?
Or just being unclear? You’d be happy with a repeat of 2007? Not me.
1) It’s nice to win
2) It’s nice to have a 4.5 game lead. It’s nicer to have a 5.5 game lead.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I am feeling that they are
both tired and also pressing a bit as a team right now.
Much different team than the 7-game winning streak one.
Its baseball in a pennant drive!
Sleep well...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't get it. This one fails, SWL.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Makes sense to me.
Good luck sleeping after lookin’ at that dude’s freaky mug.
"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
I'm going to continue to fail
and there’s nothing you can do about it, damnit.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
SRSLY! WTF ARAM
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
ARam Playing Exhausted
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
he's not pitching, if that is what you mean
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
man
this has not been Rami’s finest game.
its a good thing derrek is a giant.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:39 PM CDT reply actions
Aramis struggling in the field these last two innings
And another clown gets us. Hopefully Ausmus starts tomorrow
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
I Hate DPs and Ks
They’re like watching a little kid waste a full plate of food, or someone watering off their driveway while we’re in drought.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Mets won
I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!
Just got the figures.
Ground ball up the left field side scores a run 60% of the time with bases loaded and one out.
Where can I find lineup differences?
As in, a projection of runs scored for a team depending on various lineups? I had it bookmarked at one point, but it seem to have escaped both my mind and my bookmarks.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
But you are cherry picking
what about runner’s speed, and velocity of hit ball?
mmm, cherries....
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Dusty ball taking place at wrigley tonight
"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.
If DRo is going to bunt in that situation....
WTF doesn’t Lee do in in the bottom of the 8th?
The best defense is a good offense
because Derrek Lee is a hitter....
/sarcasm
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Because one run wins the game right there...
…while one run doesn’t necessarily win the game in the eighth.
But...who has a better chance of "knocking in" a run...in either situation?
The best defense is a good offense
Scoring the runner from third or from first... hmm.
You act like Lee is hitting like Casey McGehee here, when he’s a well above-average hitter on the year, just not a spectacular hitter like he was before.
It feels like Z left about 3 hours ago...
this game is taking a long time…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions
Did he leave because he pitched bad or because of his arm?
"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 2, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He left at the end of the 5th
after 86 pitches…
we haven’t heard anythng since.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
There was an ominous
conference between Lou and Tram and then Lou and the ump before Howry came from the Bullpen late.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
yeah
that one gave me VERY bad vibes… thanks for reminding me. :-/
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
glad to be your bleak reminder.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
have you learned nothing from the rays?
get the devil out, red!
lol
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
And we're the ones that are stressed out...
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon, Idiot Who's Batting, Strike Out Already!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
thank U
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
No, thank U.
"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
done.
You look like you'd fit in the trunk of my car.
by mambochicken23 on Sep 2, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
okay...it's time to win this game now
I just got off the phone with my girlfriend….i consider talking to her over the phone as bad luck…but now that i’m off…cubs are gonna walk off!
Lou keeps talking about what a great job he is doing resting guys,
yet Ramy, DeRo, Sori, and DLee look tired and Ronny Cedeno is in the witness protection program.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
You might also be exhausted after an almost 4 hour game catching
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Call Him Ned Piniella
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
oops, meant for Jayo's Post below
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
ah, but
if it worked, the runner’s on second, and then Lee’s DP is a grounder that moves him to third.
And THEN, I bet, McGeehee doesn’t bat.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
if it had worked
god i wish it had
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
who's up in the bottom 10?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions
riot dome sori
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Our best hitter
is out of the game after 85 pitches
I've seen this movie too many times before
It needs a different ending.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
by sweetswinger on Sep 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
If this year's special
we win this game. If it’s like every other year, we’ve given it away.
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
Over
dramatic.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Upon review
I believe I miss read your sentiments.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Not that there's any pressure or anything...
"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
High Stakes Indeed!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
logical fallacy
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok time to get a run
Thats all we need one run
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
especially if it lasts
more than 3 hours.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
at least ...
Kerry and Marmol have their sh*t together.
giveittome
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Called shot
Riot ends it here.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
LOL - if you're gonna gamble, go all in!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
I thought he was due
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
No, he's gotten his one home run this year already.
"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
Well, you only missed by three bases.
"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
Remember that time we scored a run?
can we do that again? Like… now?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions
Wesley "That Boy Ain't" Wright
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
A walk is just as good as a a hit
unless my little league coach was lying to me
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3 more consecutive walks please.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions
including me
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Got 'em on
now get him in!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions
Is it my imagination,
or does Lou really make some clunky double switches?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Now everyone gets to freak out when Riot is CS
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:49 PM CDT reply actions
Dear Lou
Don’t let him steal
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
i actually haven't slept since 9am eastern Monday....
if i can make it, you can too!
Foo-Koo-Dough-MAY
Foo-Koo-Dough-MAY
Foo-Koo-Dough-MAY
Foo-Koo-Dough-MAY
Foo-Koo-Dough-MAY
Foo-Koo-Dough-MAY
Foo-Koo-Dough-MAY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Derrek Lee cannot hit into a DP this inning....
so we got that going for us.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions
I spite you
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
yeah, that was rough
"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
ISTM We're
making it look hard.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
crotch punch
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
What WAS going
on at first?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
SINGLE
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
ehh....i'll take the single
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice work Dome
F Blum he couldn’t get that one
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Now that's what I call advancing the runner!
"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
I agree w/ you
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I love that Backstreet Boys song
Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
(new window)
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
oh c'mon fonzie!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
dammit
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the usage
of the plural pronoun.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
damnit
"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
he's needed to be more patient
by and large, since the Clinton administration.
no kidding
what a bullet that one was!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Where's that guy that created that silly Dome post yesterday?
I’d like a word with him.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Holy Shit... Bourne's got a cannon
WHO KNEW!?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Damn it
Fontenot will get this done
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
if its one you think you can do something with, why not?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
yabbut that pitch was high
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
fonzie was trying to be a hero
still should have been more patient
by aznsensation on Sep 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
that is funny
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not saying he should've been bunting
but he most certainly looked at more than one pitch
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't look that hittable
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
my god
it is like a return to the station to station terrible execution of last year
Soriano Not Taking?
Wright seems a little wild and jittery right now…
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
only bc Koyie hill is up now
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
I'm baffled.
"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
we could make a list of those decisions tonight
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope he brought his
middle infielder’s glove.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
what's lou doing?
fontenot has been hot tonight and he can outrun a dp? questionable call on lou’s part
LHP on the mound
LBR not so good against LHP
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
why having Koyie Hill on the bench
Blanco can bat without losing the emergency catcher. To bad Hill can’t also play the OF
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
and a million bucks while you're at it
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hank! Hank! Hank!
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions
he must really want another GIDP
Fonty is 4-17 against LHP. Not great but small sample size. Boo Pinella
down to Lee
need a walk off hit
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
like wow
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
HIT SINGLES, FOR CRISSAKES!!!!
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Ok Dlee can make up for it right now
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Guess what Lee is going to do...
it rhymes with round grout.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
bite your tongue with that
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that like pounding sand?
Because someone told me to try that once.
"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
I hate you were right SWL :(
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
hound doubt.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
This has been a half - of a third of an - inning of crapass baseball.
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Do not like that strike call
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
that was really LOW
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions
All can be forgiven
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
wasted opportunity
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions
I'm dropping F-bombs like Eminem.
"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
make a mistake
bomb
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
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"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
night!!
hope you wake up to good news!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
night both of you
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
night sue
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
later guys
"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
Well this one is gonna take a while it seems
Buckle up
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
team has scored
seven runs. Dunno if you can really call that a slump. This is on Howry.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Too easy...
But I like the fact that all of our names start with “Z.”
might be time
… to bring back the Heep Sop Choi chants
i liked hee seop choi
he had a great eye for the plate. :-)
by aznsensation on Sep 2, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I caught that, too.
"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
that negetive part of me wants to know
if we’re EVER going to win again…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions
bench yourself lee
"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.
wasted opportunity
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
This Teams Needs "The Art Of Hiting .300"
Balance, shift your weight, line drives back through the box….
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
You know we're 2nd in batting average @ .280, right?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
But It's Not .300!
Anything under that sucks! Sucks, I tells ya! DFA ’em all!! Gimme nine Rod Carews and I could control the world!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
If a team averaged .300
I think the world would explode
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
And first in runs, and first in doubles, and first in walks, and first in OBP, and first in SLG...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Channeling Yankees/Phillies Fan
“Yeah, but whaddya done for me lately? Yez bums!!”
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
it is too bad
you can see this offense stressing and getting tight. It is the kind of stuff that creates long losing streaks.
Astros and Extra Innings
Haven’t been on here tonight so maybe already said but does it seem like we play extra innings against Astros more than any other team especially in like September.
I meant in last few years
Since like 2006 it feels that way.
You wish Cub fans weren't paying attention, Lee.
Why don’t you go campaign for your hero?
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
So who are the gluttons for punishment left here besides me?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions
hurts so good.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm gonna hang in here for a little while longer.
"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
Geeze...ok...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
i’m stll here…
games like this make me wish i drank…
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still here
but I don’t know for how long.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
im half here
I want to do homework, but its a struggle
Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #6 1-0 (0-0). Next up Saturday home vs. SEMO. We might drop 100 points on them.
Hopin' for a moment...
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
bring it....i have been up for 39 hours and counting,
and i will be up until we win
ha. i just got done watching Invasion....
Nicole Kidman had to stay awake in that movie
Your mom goes to college
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
me *raises me my hand*
Im damn near water logged, don’t know how anyone drinking is making it thru this 4 hour extra-inning marathon
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 2, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I Refuse To Believe Houston Is This Good
They just got lucky in August, and the past two nights. You cannot polish a turd.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
So ...
Lou wastes a right-handed pinch hitter (Blanco) when he brings a right-handed hitting second basemen? Not a good night, Mr. Piniella.
lou
is acting braindead tonight
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
You've just made MDBNIU's shit list!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, don't say that too loud or you'll wake him up.
"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
Try THE SHIELD
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm biding my time for the 2nd season of Life....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
row Wilson!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
en nickel! (Don't take any.)
"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
why does it seem Theriot throws changeups to first
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."
and its a good thing DLee has the wingspan
of a pterodactyl otherwise it’d be even uglier.
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
puzzled
by lou’s ignorant managing
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
I have a Bachelor's Party to host tom
And I plan to start it off w/ a nice win right now
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
1,000,000
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
lol
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 2, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee just can't get it done anymore.
He’s not done yet, but he’s getting there. I know that Hendry is probably scouting replacements at this point, but I just can’t stand having such a mediocre offensive 1B for the next couple years.
lee can still hit
I think he’s just unlucky with where he’s hitting the ball. He’s hitting them hard…the problem is it’s at people. Give him some time….Lee will turn it around
by aznsensation on Sep 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
It's been 2 powerless years.
It’s pretty clear that he’s in an end-of-career decline. I love the guy, but he’s fading in all aspects at this point.
He’s dramatically worse than Fred McGriff was in 2002. And that seriously hurts me to say. But it’s undeniably true.
He had a lot of power in the beginning of the season.
"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
He's just a Dusty kinda guy...can't hit when the bases are clogged in front of him
The best defense is a good offense
I can't even communicate with you.
Try replacing Derrek Lee at first? Look at his stats. (new window)
He’s ABOVE his pace for his career averages in R, H, RBI, BB, SO, and AVG. He’s on pace for his career averages in 2B, 3B, OBP, SB, and TB. He’s below his pace for his career averages in HR, SLG, OPS+, and GIDP, with only homers and double plays being real significant.
What the hell do you think you’re getting with Derrek Lee? Hmm? Please share with the group. It fascinates me to hear people bitch about Derrek Lee. His 2005 campaign for MVP was an anomaly, or at least the alignment of the “best” of what D-Lee can do in one season. He’s never hit more than 32 homers or had 100+ RBI sans that 2005 season.
And I haven’t even moved onto his stellar defense. Please. Stop it.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I'm off to bed to watch the rest of this thing, as I drift off to sleep.
Night all…go Cubbies….
And I still think Howry blows.
If by All you mean I Need to Get this Tarantula off My Head
then you win!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Tim Donaghy Behind The Plate Tonight
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
Good night
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Sweet fuck all
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Hate to really beat a dead horse
but Lee had TWO chances to win the game – and failed.
As we’ve said – at least they would not lose ground.
F U GEOFF BLUM
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
omg
:-(
The Walk: Weapon of choice for the 2008 Cubs
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions
are we not in first place?
Did we lose any ground?
Do we need to worry?
The answers to all those questions are the same.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Still, We Wasted A Golden Chance
to gain a game on Milwaukee. And you know how much I hate waste.
"Sometimes I feel like as a Cubs fan if I’m not worrying about something, I’m not doing it right." - HalfBlindCubbieGirl
that I agree with.
I would prefer to win this game.
But the world doesn’t end tonight.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
no, the world doesn't end
But this is definitely cause for worry.
no, it's not.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
the ledge jumpers still only come out when we lose.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
A 4 game home losing streak...
is not the way to start off the toughest part of the schedule….
Whic…BTW …. is mostly on the road from here on out.
The best defense is a good offense
in August
we did just fine on the road.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
trends mean nothing to you
do they.
Hint: 4 games is not a trend
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I just totally disagree
and I’d like some of whatever you’re smoking.
look at the standings
or get out of the way.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
ummm ...
how would my getting out of the way affect anything?
well,
it would allow the rest of us to get on with actually cheering for our team. You’re blocking our view, what with being in front of the window, on the ledge and all.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, well the jerk store called
and they’re running out of you!
oooh!
I’m going to tell Miss Othmar.
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 2, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I agree.
A win would’ve been nice – and could still occur, I might add. But if they don’t win, nothing changes in the standings. And, hey, at least the Cubs broked their “nothin’ but singles” streak tonight.
"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
so otherwise, Mrs. Lincoln
how was the f-ing play?
Hey, I would've preferred a win, too.
"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 daver on Sep 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply