Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 9/20, 2:55 CT
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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"If you believe your catcher is intelligent and you know that he has considerable experience, it is a good thing to leave the game almost entirely in his hands." -- Bob Feller
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Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello everybody!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Sep 20, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hiya flach! Ready to celebrate?
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 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for bringing me over :-)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been ready!
Let’s do this!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols 5-3
Great play on both ends!!
Diving stop, tag play to finish it!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1,000,000,000,000
Current temperature in hell: 42 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
P6
3 outs. 15 to go.
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 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 OUTS
Current temperature in hell: 42 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love 1-2-3 innings
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus pops out to Riot
StLou 0 3 1
Cubs 3 3 0
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Riot caught it? Even when he can't play defense?
AMAZING!
by Arbusto on Sep 20, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is cruising right along
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have we won yet?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Memo to Fox
I am not going to buy Flomax no matter how many times you run that ad.
DMH
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly how proud is a peacock?
"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 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you're NBC, and you're responsible for "SuperTrain"
not so much.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geo reaches on a Glaus error
Shadows now in full effect for hitters
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know that was error but that was scalded towards 3rd
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, ha. Look at Piniero whine over his team's fielding....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Sep 20, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mccarver talking to tlr
two reasons to mute
by tim815 on Sep 20, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRo off the wall in left, 4-0!!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This Barden kid is my friend!
I like his fielding abilities!
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is Barton.
Barden is on the bench still.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna be hard to hit 3 HRs now..
Dome 4-3 to advance DeRo to 3rd with one out
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO GO GO 4-0!!!!!!
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 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woooo!
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GO GO GEO SOTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Smoked that
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Snoop Dog seems lost out there
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
was that an error? his second?
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 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. just a bad play off the wall
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take a bad play :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 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
naaah, pure double
but so taguchi made a better play like that in 03
by tim815 on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he actually hit that pretty good
just right at 2nd
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you smell that?
The air smells like DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MMmmmmmmm
it smells good
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It smells like...Victory,
Someday this war’s gonna end.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. It rules over America like an army of steamrollers." Terrance Mann
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 20, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-1 in CIN
not that it matters………
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just came in
from an emergency tire change for my daughter…..how we lookin?
by MOCubsfan on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scrumtrelescent
errr…really, really good.
by Craig in South Bend on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lilly wants to bunt, then take out the catcher...
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know their catcher is sweating it right now
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielder has a double chin...
I mean he just hit a double to tie it in Cincy
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TRL squeezes in the run!!! 5-0
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keystone Cards today!!! Yea!!!!!
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 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Squeeze!
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5-o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Lewin and McCarver.
DeRo has had two ABs and they haven’t once called him a “utility man”.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
close to a catcher's balk there
he almost caught it with his mask
by tim815 on Sep 20, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oooh, a technical balk?
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 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this game!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Will pinero yell at himself for making a stupid defensive choice?
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 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love it when these games after a blowout
The Cubs always seem to come out and play the best baseball on those games.
by Craig in South Bend on Sep 20, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Errr
I love these games after a blowout.
by Craig in South Bend on Sep 20, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crappy fielding by Pin face
not that it mattered
by JFCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards playing horrible defense .. wow
by VillanuevaExperience on Sep 20, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1 MIL
Once again, not that it matters………………………
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm becoming more of a
brewers fan
as this game progresses
keep the wc race close
by tim815 on Sep 20, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somone should tell Piñeiro that you throw to first in a successful squeeze play.
Unless the winning run is about to score.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fat prince fielder with the clothesline
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 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly should show him how thats done
"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 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did y'all see that video of Fatso getting out on that play to the plate in Cincy?
Man, that guy is lame.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did u see 3rd base crumble as he was rounding and going for home...
emphasis on rounding
"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 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was more football than baseball
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 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone notice how
swollen Geo’s left hand was when he went into the dug out? It was huge compared to his right hand. Poor guy.
by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see that... worrisome
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 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully he can get a lot of time off after today
and Hank White and Koyie Hill can get some work
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll worry if he has to come out of the game
or stops hitting 3-run game-tying bombs ; )
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's alright ... they wouldn't risk further injury at this point
"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 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at 5-0, it might be time for Hank White then...
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Sep 20, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riot grounds out 4-3
StLou 0 3 2
Cubs 5 4 0
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot ground ball to second baseman. What else is new.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Sep 20, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It was bandaged. I couldn't notice it well.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 20, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean Soto's right hand.
(I forgot to click on the reply button.)
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What time does the party start in Wrigleyville?
Pick your favorite bar
by VillanuevaExperience on Sep 20, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think it started
when snoop misplayed sori’s single
by tim815 on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this astrophysicists hair is disturbing...
like geo’s eyebrows, not found in nature.
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 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else finding it interesting
that, on a “national” broadcast, the announcers are basically ignoring the Cards?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
which is why they are muted here
and I am listening to Pat & Ron
by JFCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant the Cards.
This isn’t a bad announcing crew, I don’t think.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A taste of their own medicine
for once.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are talking about TLR quite a bit......
….waiting to hear how many cats he has pulled out of trees this week.
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should a MAN take the same multi-vitamin as a WOMAN
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you've got to love the overt sexism of that commercial
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Already up 5 runs.
If the Cubs extend the lead a bit, does Lou start to rest guys? Or does he keep his team on the field for the clinching?
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
keep 'em on the field
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind keeping them on the field.
They can rest tomorrow
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep starting lineup
for on-field celebrations.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 20, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the field....love to see the outfielders do the celebratory bump in the clincher!
"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08
by JB 23 on Sep 20, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff bird lines out to DeRo
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.TV is one hitter behind you all.
It’s not on real time. So I just saw that, about 2 minutes later.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 20, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rasta-man Barton flies out to Hippity Hopper, 2 down.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
think he has a custom sized batting helme?
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lilly is cruisin!
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton looks like Dmitri Young in a funhouse mirror
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 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame Lou for losing patience with media
no manage likes to be second guessed
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 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Piniero goes to the track in left, caught to end the inning
StLou 0 3 2
Cubs 5 4 0
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 more runs this inning would be nice.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sori is having
‘fun with fungoes’ in left
by tim815 on Sep 20, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
that’s good
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if you have a planet inside you, one should take Avodart
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what modern planetarium
relies on styrofoam and cardboard models? Hello?!
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 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the one in this commercial. Jeez!!!
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or a miniature city.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
four more innings left...
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many BPH commercials do we have to get bombarded with?
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would Viagra and Cialis be preferable?
I think I can stand these better than the ED ones.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 20, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think pharmaceuticals...
Should be advertised directly to the public, but that’s another story.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miracle at St. Anna looks horrible.
But I hate Spike Lee, so who knows…
by sackings108 on Sep 20, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm acutually kind of intrigued by these previews
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memo to Fox:
I already told you that I’m not going to buy Flomax.
Addendum: I’m not going to buy Avodart either.
DMH
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but if you have a planet inside you, it'll shrink it!
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have two, but they don't need to be shrunk... :-)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mars and Uranus?
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 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I walk into my room and hear...
“Tenderness of the breasts can occur.” Not what I want to hear right now…
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Cubs!
Generator back up and running. Glad to join in on the fun. Now let’s
get this thing done…
by dedfishflote on Sep 20, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back
"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 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee flies out to right
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's great that he is hitting to rf more now.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Sep 20, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLee flies out
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 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we sure missed you yesterday
with that tool. It would’ve been great sport to see you make mincemeat of him.
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 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot has good range factor for the win!
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol! what a fool
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 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A sad thing when Kennedy is your rf.
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 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy couldn't even hit well enough to keep his job at second...
…so, make him a right fielder. Classic.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All TLR's fault
He didn’t call up enough OFs, then had a few injuries, then decided that he couldn’t call them up later because they wouldn’t be in game shape. And the media thinks he is a genius?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I mistaken
Or is this team 12 defensive outs from a second-straight Division Championship!?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You are correct, Sir !!
"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 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
badabing
First since 1907 and 1908 where we have been consecutive… I know I know.. dont “jinx” the whole idea, whatever, we are going to win this!!!!
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 20, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lost my signal
freaking out.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 20, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the wind situation today?
Looks like it’s blowing in today. But no one is mentioning it as if it were a factor.
"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 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was listening to Pat and Ron earlier and Pat said it was blowing out in the beginning.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Sep 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Appears to be little effect
It’s the warmest day in a week, right around 80°
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rami singles through the hole into left...
Piniero around 70 pitches now..
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Went to the game yesterday...
….flew all the way from Houston, went to the game and ate at Harry’s before we caught a late flight home last night. How could I not have known in the spring that Saturday’s game was the one to go to?
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Sep 20, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so your being there caused yesterday's loss?
DAMN YOU!!!!
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch. but you have us today :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 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In play, no out
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AC will remain at 00 for the front two
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McCardinal is off message again.
stop refuting curse legends with reality
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 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dawson - HOF??
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tell me again...
….how Dawson doesn’t deserve to be in HOF.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Sep 20, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's inexcusable
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OR SANTO
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
even more inexcusable
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If/when he does go
in he wants to go in as a Cub.
by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he does get in, retire 8?
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Quade is wearing 8 right now.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Sep 20, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately they would make him wear and Expo uni
by LT on Sep 20, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's afraid of that
and asked Cub fans to do all they could to get him in as a Cub. Probably won’t happen though.
by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wade Boggs ruined it for everyone
He was going to get paid by Tampa to wear their uniform. Thats too bad…
by LT on Sep 20, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why would they make him
wear an expos uni? dont the players choose?
by BradB311 on Sep 20, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They took that option away from the player
when Wade Boggs was going to get paid big bucks to go in with a Devil Ray uniform
by LT on Sep 20, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so how do they decide now?
who they played with the longest?
by BradB311 on Sep 20, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mostly but I think it is up to the HOF
The Hawk played for Montreal the longest plus they have no one in the hall… Adds up to him most likely going in with the Expo hat. I don’t care at this point, he deserves to be in no matter what he wears..
by LT on Sep 20, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dawson is a borderline candidate in my mind...
…as opposed to a no-doubter like Santo. Of guys eligible for BBWAA consideration, Tim Raines is the guy I’d pick right now.
But if Jim Rice gets in and Hawk doesn’t, it’s inexcusible.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy DP
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds 4-6-3 DP
StLou 0 3 2
Cubs 5 5 0
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would anyone else like to
stick a "ghoulish billy goat up Timmy’s ass?
by BlueSox on Sep 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that really fair to the billy goat?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do not understand corporate america's love of frank caliendo
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 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
his madden is funny
his show is terrible
by BradB311 on Sep 20, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He fits into 10-20 second commercial spots easily.
I share your pain.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can easily do people's voices, but looks NOTHING like them
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks a little...
Like Dr. Phil and Madden when he does them.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he does sean connery's voice really well
and I do think he does a HILARIOUS Charles Barkley.
He does have Bush’s vocals down, but looks nothing like him cause of his weight
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does good impressions...
His show, not so much.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but they aren't funny
I miss Rich Little
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 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rich Little .... really?
"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 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brilliant... really.
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 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lowest common denominator
"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 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
magic number is 11
11 outs that is…
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
by LPLancer23 on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1 DOWN
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this game is going by really fast!
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TRL just dealing on the bump today.
"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 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooo ooo... I know the trivia question!!
Most HRs by a Cubs rookie??
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GEO whether it's true or not lol!
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 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he needs a couple more to pass Billy Williams?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Geo has the Cub rookie *catcher record
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job McCaver, you'd think after 100 times of saying his name, he stillwouldn't call him
Fukudomo!
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Izturis basehit
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Izturis "Blasted" that into center field
who is announcing today?
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Teddy ...don't let up
"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 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My Directv is out for some reason
I’m going to the car to listen to the game, as we have no radios in the house. Have a good party in a little bit y’all. Be good.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Sep 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hurry back after the
game to celebrate with us.
by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many pitches is Ted at?
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 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LudwicKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKk
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick swinging!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
racist!
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I aim to please :D
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lilly
Really made some great pitches to Ludwick.
"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 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Most pitchers
would prefer to face Felipe Lopez
"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 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pujols walk
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God, they're drunk out there
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 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pujols walks, 1st & 2nd
Lilly around 75 pitches…
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
efficient!
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 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
73 pitches through 5.2
not bad
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double steal
2-1 count
Come on Teddy
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dang runners on 2nd adn 3rd
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 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double steal, 2-1 count
The shadows have worked their way through now..
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just seeing Geo
go out to talk to Lilly, in ESPN magazine Geo said sometimes when he goes out there he just moves his lips and says nothing. The pitchers know what they need to do he’s just giving them a few seconds to get themselves together.
by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting
"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 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I read that... very funny
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 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do that all the time at work...
….but I’m actually trying to convince my boss that he is losing his mind.
"I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts, it's a vicious circle." Andy Bernard
by TXCub on Sep 20, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1 count
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes 3-1 count
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 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot fumbles ball
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 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield single
5-1 game
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well Theriot stopped two from scoring
5-1
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SHIT 5-4
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh shit
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP
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 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
focus, Cubs!
we have more runs left in us.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we are still winning.
all we need now is 0 from them
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Sep 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 20, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOO, GLAUS IS A CHEATER!
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by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he crushed that.
Sarcasm, just one of my many talents
by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if theriot makes that play, the inning would've ended.
by sackings108 on Sep 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And if the ball gets behind him, the game is still 5-4.
And if the ball had been hit softer, it could have been an out.
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 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the giggly-ness halts...
Somebody open the window… gotta get to that ledge.
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 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Settle down, Cubs still winning
"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 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know. our angst is amusing to me.
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 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember the squeeze play?
DeRo scored his team leading 100th run.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so Theriot doesn't even lead the team in that?
by sackings108 on Sep 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's 4th with 79.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, that sucks.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Falling behind everybody
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou needs to pull him
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 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he was rolling along but having a rough 6th here
"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 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Full count
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by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The pen is going to have to win this one for us.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions