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Around SBN: 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Final

Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 9/20, 2:55 CT

"So many good things have happened to me in the game of baseball. When I do allow myself a chance to think about it, it's almost like a storybook career. You feel so blessed to have been able to compete this long." -- Cal Ripken, Jr.

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Six outs to VICTORY

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano flies out to shallow right

Santo is grunting in frustration. Marmol up for the Cubs.

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Doesn't matter....

But they are about half inning behind us I think

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

(Showing her ignorance...)

Who is Vince Vaughn?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions  

hack actor "comedian"

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 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

haven't seen that one

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 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

-1

Swingers.

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

by Reddevil on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice, my man

Yeah, man just kinda… you know, you got these claws and you’re staring at these claws and your thinking to yourself, and with these claws you’re thinking, “How am I supposed to kill this bunny, how am I supposed to kill this bunny?”

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

The humor of painful truth

The Swingers Answering Machine Scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZChD_Gni8U

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

by Reddevil on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll add it to Netflix

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 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dodgeball star.

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actor.

Did Swingers, Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball. I think he’s funny.

by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Think John Cusak, Bill Murray, Cubs

"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 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have a soft spot for John Cusack he's not that bad

just predictable

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 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh yeah

way WAY higher

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 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was a really bad at bat by theriot

"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 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Take this with a grain of salt.

Lou says he thinks Theriot is trying to protect his .300 average and isn’t handling his bat well as a result.

by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

CC was on 3 days rest?

Boy, you can tell the Brewers are desperate to get their money out of him!

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Need a ruling from the BCB judges...

1. Ted Lilly will pitch 7 brilliant innings.

Yes or no?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

concur

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

by Reddevil on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

six brilliant innings, one crappy inning.

So, no.

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 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Ramy game last year against Cordero?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you! Thank you!

I’ve never won anything before in my life…

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

2 more innings

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions  

END THIS THING! I gotta go in 30 minutes, GO GO GO!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions  

You know, Avodart could help you...

Ask your doctor.

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 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

good work

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO.

"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 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Flomax is better...

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Marmol!!!

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 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

3-2 cinci in the 6th

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty Baker "Pulls a Homer"

“To succeed despite idiocy”…

Sad that Owings was his best PH off the bench.

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 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate to say this...

…but 5 more outs.

Those words hurt :(

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

those words hurt

BAD

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

96 MPH

GIVE ’EM THE HEATERR

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

COME ON!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions  

FOUR

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions  

there are like 6 people at the Reds game

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 5:02 PM CDT reply actions  

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 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-2 reds

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions  

make it quick!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

twss

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

ONE MORE INNING 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 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

NO, NOT MY TRICK MICHAEL

IT’S MY …. ILLUSION

If you haven’t seen Arrested Development, that probably won’t make sense.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know things are bad

when Felipe Lopez is your cleanup hitter

by VillanuevaExperience on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

With any luck, we won't see Pujols again until tomorrow.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully , he can hit

8 bombs and it will not matter.

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

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Please Fox get this Brewer game off my TV!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd like some

insurance runs please!!!

by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

for realz

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 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't remember who said it,

but it will be nice to have Wood on the mound when we clinch.

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

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

that was me :D

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kid k deserves a moment like this, It's

only fitting.

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

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm for some insurance runs.

no one said anything is easy.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Magic Number 3 outs

"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 20, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's Give Kerry a Cushion

"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 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha!

Smooth move, sir.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wonder if

DHL will deliver flomax to Aquos so a change to one’s life can be made?

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS CHECKLIST:

Division Championships - Almost Checked off
Home Field Advantage - Almost there
Division Series Champs
National League Pennant
Do you believe in miracles?

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions  

night and day

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 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

well... night and night :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 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even though Yost sucked

I think they should have just rode it out at that point in the year. They can’t get anything right.

by LT on Sep 20, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

they aren't losing by 8 everyday anymore.

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

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Melvin should take his share of the blame...

Signing a ground ball pitcher like Suppan and putting a Swiss cheese defense behind him isn’t exactly a brilliant move.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is a fast game

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 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

hee

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 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

game's not over yet

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 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wood is ready.

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

EH OH, LETS GO!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Does anyone know....

of a good webcam for those of us getting screwed by fox around the country?

I have the one outside the stadium… .just wondering if there is a good one inside?

thanks

by OrlandoCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOD ON THE MOUND!!!!!!!!!!!

Come on, Strike ’em out! THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

everybody take a deep breath first....

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 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I AM SO FUCKING PUMPE

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

hows the missess?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

twss?

"I showed him the cheese then punched him out with the yakker." -- Eck

by kentmeister on Sep 20, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 MORE OUTS

EVEN BUSH IS PUMPED FOR IT!

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Seat Belts

I’m not sure mine can take the strain.

"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 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

fasten those seatbelts...wheee

Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.

by alabebo on Sep 20, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Get this Brewers game off my TV now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's do it ourselves.

Why can’t we win the stinkers, for once? This game is too close for comfort.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions  

HERE WE GO

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Viva Vi-Woody!!!!!!!!!

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions  

freakin hate viagra commercials...

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 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

not exactly but OK.

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

by TXCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fail!

Still 11 more games to win!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kerry Wood time.

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Kerry! Ker-ry! Ker-ry!

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 5:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Since the feed I'm watching it off of is

about 4 minutes behind. I’ll come back after the game.

by PhillyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions  

come on wood

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

GAH!!!

So I missed most the game, had to make an airport run got home for this.

GO CUBS GO!!
GO KERRY GO!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

STREEEEEEEEEEEEEERIKE ONE!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Was that Wood's wife?

Man, she’s a looker.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

damnit come on wood

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

all 1 of them.

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

by TXCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

shit shit shit

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

fuck

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Kerry! This is your Moment! Grab it!

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 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

come on DP time,

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Kerry Wood becoming Mitch Williams....

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 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

What are you talking about?

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

by TXCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

boo

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 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

in the words of Jim ROme

EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

first batter walks in the ninth, then finishing with a flourish

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 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

just setting up the double play.........

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I was almost right....

TWO TO GO!!!!!!!

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

ONE OUT

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Love you DeRo!!!!

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 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

ME TOO!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

youre my hero!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

shoe maker is coming up

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Hi!!!

So I’m not watching, but I"m here in time to celebrate, hopefully!!! CROSSED FINGERS!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man, if Theriot could warp time and space, that would have been a DP

he sucks

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 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

damnit come on wood!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

That took brass balls after the screw-up on Thursday.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

love that camera

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks for the link!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

coem on

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

He's got the heat he just needs the aim

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 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

STRIKE HIM OUT!!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

BEAUTIFUL STRIKE OUT! ONE MORE OUT ONE MORE OUT TILL GOODMAN!!!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

OUTSTANDING FOX IS GOING TO SANTO!!!!!!!

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

really?!

That’s awesome.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

They handled this VERY WELL I must say!

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 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

GET THIS GUY OUT!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I AM SO EXCITED

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 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, the announcers shut up

+1 to them., let the crowd tell the story.

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 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by hip2bsquare on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Milton on deck?

"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 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

ALLLLLLLLLLLRIGHT

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Craig in South Bend on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

GO CUBS GO AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

do the right thing FOX!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

BREWERS ARE DONE!!!

YES DIVISION CHAMPS!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

GO CUBS GO! HEY CHICAGO WHAT’D YOU FUCKING SAY?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm Giggly now!!!!

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 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

pop a cork!!! Champs!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Sweet!

"I showed him the cheese then punched him out with the yakker." -- Eck

by kentmeister on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

TURN IT ON WGN!!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

WHN IS COVERING IT

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Cubs, Go!

Back to back. 1st time since when?

After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases. ~Mickey Mantle

by Jettero2112 on Sep 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Hell yeah baby

Still got some more work to do!

by LT on Sep 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Perfect

We clinch against the Cardinals with a flyout ball to Jim Edmonds. I LOVE THIS!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

And now

to the Series … and beyond…..

by jaxinnabox on Sep 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

It's official

We’re a good baseball team.

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

by Reddevil on Sep 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Fitting that Edmonds got the out

from the Cardinals, to click the division.

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

CLINCH

"Looks like Milwaukee got their No Hitter" -ak123

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

AGREED

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOORAYYYYYYY CUBBBSSSS

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 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

NL Central champs

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 20, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I give Fox huge props for shutting up once we clinched

and allowing us to revel with the team in the field without commentary

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 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

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 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

:P

Not too few any more. There are millions of us.

WEEEEEE!!!!

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks all of you for a great season.

Now, to the playoffs.

Go Cubs!

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Congrats

Fox broke in. Pains me to watch the celebration while my team plays horrible September baseball. Wish we could see ya’ll in the playoffs.

See you April 10th 2009.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Very nice... thanks

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 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's continue the rivalry next year. You guys will be back.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you.

We’ll see you in April. :) Very classy.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where is Championship Milton?

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Sep 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

milton only cares about the WS.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou on WGN radio

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Need a ruling from the BCB judges...

Can I assume this before the fact???

7. The Cubs players will have raging hangovers by 8 pm CT.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

lol.

Well, that’s okay, they’ll be over it by the playoffs. ;)

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

hell, I JUST WANTED TO POST THIS FOR THE HELL OF IT!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Plus SO MANY!

BTW, I know some great places to watch the game in the Boston area now, just let me know where you are and I’ll tell you a couple. :)

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s late I know but I was taking it all in. WGN is covering things live.

by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY!!!!!!

bounces

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

DIDNT SEE THIS

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

MILTON!!!!!!

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

by drewishdrewid on Sep 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Milton!!!!

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 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

To quote the late, great Harry Caray...

THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Sep 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

hee hee.

you’re just emptying the photo bin today, aren’t you?

Not complaining, I like it. :D

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

All of yall enjoy the Celebration.

I am about to. Go Cubs Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS WIN!!!!

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

by drewishdrewid on Sep 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

CLINCHED!!!!!!!!!

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

by drewishdrewid on Sep 20, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

very cute.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

great picture, drew

this is so much more fun being able to share it with our sons!

by dedfishflote on Sep 20, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

amen!

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

by drewishdrewid on Sep 20, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes! they did! wish I was 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 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeehaw!!!

Couldn’t have drawn it up better. Clinch at home, starter goes 7, marmol in 8th, wood in 9th to close the door!!

"You gotta be some kind of strong to hit that ball"-Joe Carter

by Lemonhead99 on Sep 20, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!

1 of 4! 3 more champagne baths to go!

by LerxstCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I like this celebration

they know there is more work to be done…

by LT on Sep 20, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

first time in my 50+ yrs the Cubs have made it to

the play-offs two years in a row. I hope the special things keep happening this year. If only for my dad in his late 80s…he is such a HUGE Cub fan. This would be a great thing to see the Cubs finally do it.

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 20, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Always great

some pretty blonde was just interviewing fan reaction at a bar

Classic rolls eyes

by BigDcubbie on Sep 20, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

You're hard core.

I couldn’t roll my eyes right now if I tried I"m so happy.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha I am singing go cub go outloud!

and perfect timing, I gotta go now! yall have fun!

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

don’t you shake it all up or something?

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 20, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's a great song

well done, SWL! Love your homework!

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 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let''s Hang the Goat Out to Dry!

"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 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

TAOG

Turning it around….

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 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good comments by Dero

I bet he learned a lot about playoff baseball when he was on the Braves… Of course he was here last year too…

by LT on Sep 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

He did say some nice things.

He said Edmonds addressed the team. Nice to see Jim has a special place with this team.

by sue369 on Sep 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

AWWWWWW!

Cool.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone ready for Cubtober?

I’m drinking a VICTORY Hop Devil

by PhillyCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by CaliCub on Sep 20, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou the voice of reason

testify, brother….

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 5:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!

Great scenes. Love the way the players enjoyed the moment but kept it just a little reined in. Lou seems to have inculcated a great attitude there. Lets keep it going.

Onward and upward.

by simonuk on Sep 20, 2008 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, I only got two right, but I'm still on a hot streak!

no 1. Ted Lilly will pitch 7 brilliant innings.
yes 2. DLee will have at least one XBH.
no 3. Ramy will go yard.
no 4. A Cubs OF will make a great catch.
no 5. Joel Pineiro will not make it out of the 5th inning.
no 6. (going out on a limb) DeRo will go yard 3 times.
yes 7. The Cubs players will have raging hangovers by 8 pm CT.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

BCB Judges ruled that his 7 innings were not "brilliant".

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

fair ruling..

just double checking!!!

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Sep 20, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

i disagree

a Cubs OF made a great catch, THAT LAST ONE!!!

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, 3 of 7!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is the magic number to clinch home field?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I think it's two.

Depending on what Phillies and the Mets do, it could be one today.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 20, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Three

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

by flyingdonut on Sep 20, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by sanantonecub on Sep 20, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Awesome, now we get brewers coverage on FOX!! Eat it Brewers!!

"Go Cubs Go"

by mkcubs21 on Sep 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

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