First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 9/20, 2:55 CT
by Al
on Sep 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT
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"I don't believe a manager ever won a pennant. Casey Stengel won all those pennants with the Yankees. How many did he win with the Boston Braves and Mets? I've never seen a team win a pennant without players. I think the only thing the manager has to do is keep things within certain boundaries." -- Sparky Anderson
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First.
and on clinching day, no less
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT 0 recs
#1 Excited Fan, Baby!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 20, 2008 2:46 PM CDT 0 recs
THIRD!
Slingbox’s RULE!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT 0 recs
good to have you here, sanantone :D
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on
Sep 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT
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Glad to have you here!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT
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Jumping with caffiene-fueled energy...
Hopefully fans are not subject to MLB stimulant testing
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT 0 recs
We'll Have None of This Today
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"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 20, 2008 2:49 PM CDT 0 recs
I'm Off To Find Some Cool Pics To Post
after we win today! GOOD LUCK CUBS!!!
Never, but NEVER, put ketchup on a hot dog.
by CaliCub on Sep 20, 2008 2:50 PM CDT 0 recs
can't wait to see them :-)
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on
Sep 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT
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A new thread, thank God!
Hopefully SBN and I can hold this truce for a while…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT 0 recs
My question for everyone...
Do you think that Lou will reinstate Dome to the starting lineup for the playoffs?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT 0 recs
good question... he's a 50-50 player these days
50% great defense
50% nonexistent offense
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on
Sep 20, 2008 2:52 PM CDT
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i think he has a week and a half..
audition. I wouldn’t bank on it. It might just depend on the matchup
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on
Sep 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT
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Absolutely
Would bet he starts Game 1 — even against a lefty.
"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 20, 2008 2:54 PM CDT
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Anyone else know that Wrigley was known as America's Peter Pan ballpark?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 20, 2008 2:54 PM CDT 0 recs
huh? did they say that?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on
Sep 20, 2008 2:55 PM CDT
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yeah, Josh Lewin (today's pbp guy) said it.
and I’ve never heard of it before.
Then Fox had some WWE Diva go through the Cards lineup. Gotta love Fox.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 20, 2008 2:56 PM CDT
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Fox sucks....
They were doing that segment with Ken Rosenthal with the National Anthem going on in the background…. no respect for anything.
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on
Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT
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I saw that.
My favorite part was when Jeannie Zalasko said “With all due respect to our country…” then proceeded with the questions. Good giref.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT
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Come on...
TV doesn’t stop for national anthems.
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
by Ross on
Sep 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT
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i understand that.
i just didn’t get the “with all due respect” part. It almost seemed more disrespectful.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 20, 2008 3:07 PM CDT
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wow skanky wwe gal
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 20, 2008 2:55 PM CDT 0 recs
They should have had Geo on just for you
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on
Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT
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Let's go Ted
3 up 3 down…none of this 5 run first inning crap…
by JFCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 2:56 PM CDT 0 recs
Good on the 104-year old Cub fan.
Hope I look as good at that age.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT 0 recs
That was amazing.
My husband’s grandmother lived to be 107. She was a great lady.
by sue369 on
Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT
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wow. great genes
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on
Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT
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Ted Lilly will still be winning games
when he’s 104.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT 0 recs
Whoever posted that link
to the game. A BIG thank you!!!
by PhillyCub on Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT 0 recs
OKay, Who had 2:57
For first 100 years reference? You win!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT 0 recs
C'mon Ted!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT 0 recs
1 pitch 1 out!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT 0 recs
dangit
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT 0 recs
There goes the no-no....
Nice hit.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT 0 recs
GO CUBS!
Unfortunately I have to skip out early to go tailgating! Silly college traditions. :/
"Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders."
-- William Faulkner
by jennypage on Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT 0 recs
bring a radio :D
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on
Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT
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I'll be checking the score on my iPhone
but I’d love to be able to see it myself!
"Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders."
-- William Faulkner
by jennypage on
Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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Hey
Finally I can watch a game on TV! Of course, I’m busy for part of the day, figures. So I’ll catch up on DVR later on, so I might be back here later in the game.
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by MrNFL on Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT 0 recs
Wow
The feed I’m watching is so far behind. Lilly hasn’t even thrown the first pitch yet!!
by PhillyCub on Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT 0 recs
25 to go....
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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How did the Hawks do today
vs the fearless Pitt team?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT
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I'm sowwy!!!!!!!11
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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If the Cubs clinch today
that will help with some of the pain. That and some Baileys later. :D
by sue369 on
Sep 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT
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This was supposed to also say....
… that I fixed you a steaming mug of coffee and baileys
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT
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pathetic performance..
but its all on the coaching staff. But this is about the Cubbies today!!! Its the one thing that will keep a smile on my face
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on
Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT
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A bit unnerving to hear the pbp before I see it play out..
but I figure it beats having to listen to the FOX announcers anyway
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT 0 recs
I love the way Ted leans over and lets his left arm swing before he pitches
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT 0 recs
I'm kind of concerned about the way Riot has been throwing lately.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT 0 recs
lately?
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on
Sep 20, 2008 3:02 PM CDT
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DLee saves our infield....especially Scrappy SS
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on
Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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He did fine
with the two catches in the 9th in Z’s no-no on Sunday. He didn’t even double pump them.
by sue369 on
Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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He had to or he might have gotten a Big Z uppercut
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on
Sep 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT
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A Benny Hill reference? Seriously
How out of touch can these guys be?
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on Sep 20, 2008 3:02 PM CDT 0 recs
well, it is Tim McCarver...
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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Yeah I know LOL
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on
Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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He was quoting Larry Rothschild
I thought it was weird when Larry made the reference the other day.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on
Sep 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT
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Lopez batting 4th?
TLR must be playing on his computer again
Here comes Piniero -
LIGHT HIM UP!!!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT 0 recs
STEE-RIKE 3
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT 0 recs
The best part was he thought he BB'ed....
silly cardinal!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT
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Nice K
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT 0 recs
STRIKE 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT 0 recs
24 outs & 1 run needed for a clinching party.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT 0 recs
Party at my house!!!!
Free booze to any who show up!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT
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Are you providing the party plane?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM CDT
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Small Print:
Transportation not provided.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on
Sep 20, 2008 3:07 PM CDT
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And more speed...
I want this game to finish before the Brewers game so that we can “legitimately” clinch.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Sep 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT
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Lets get some runs early and often..
and let the party begin early!!
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Sep 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT 0 recs
+1000
"I don’t believe that things go your way," said Lou Piniella, the Cubs manager.
"I believe you make things go your way."
by Basman on
Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM CDT
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the minnow reading line up
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM CDT 0 recs
The Shark
beats out the wwe slut.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM CDT 0 recs