One Hundred Years: Cubs 5, Cardinals 4
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:27 PM CDT
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It NEVER gets old!
Maybe fans in Atlanta got blasé about playoff appearances after a long time -- and they shouldn't have, because they are always precious and special -- but I can tell you that I haven't, and I'm sure you haven't, and clinching the NL Central title this afternoon with a 5-4 win over the Cardinals would have been a special moment regardless... but it becomes even more special because now you, and I, and Cub fans everywhere have experienced something that no Cubs fan has in one hundred years:
Back-to-back postseason appearances.
Should we celebrate that century of failure? Heck, no. What I say by mentioning this event that hasn't happened since my grandfather was 18 years old and still living in London, England, is that maybe, just maybe, the team that we have lived and died with (mostly died) over the course of our collective lives as baseball fans, has turned the corner from failure to future success, and that we'll be celebrating many, many more of these postseasons in years to come.
However.
We have been here before, as recently as last year, and some of us in the season ticket bleacher line were trying to remember some details about last year's lone home playoff game and, as you know, it was so bad that we had all blocked it out of our memories. As have most of you, presumably.
One year later, we, and the Cubs, get a fresh chance to put eleven more wins on the board and remain, as I have written before, "the last ones standing".
If I had told you in March that the last out of the Cubs' playoff-clinching win in September would be caught by a blue-pinstripe wearing Jim Edmonds, you'd have had me put away. And yet, didn't that feel exactly right, against his old team, no less? And who more appropriate to be on the mound than Kerry Wood, who has been through so much in his ten seasons as a Cub, nailing down his 32nd save after Carlos Marmol had an easy 8th inning, and Ted Lilly had thrown seven strong innings, making only one mistake (grooving one that Troy Glaus hit about six rows right in front of us for a three-run homer, making a close game into a 5-4 nailbiter). Edmonds also hit a double that started the Cubs' three-run rally in the second inning.
That's the way Lou and the staff and all the rest of us envision it happening, isn't it? And that, to me, would be the key to success in the postseason -- to have the starting staff of Z, Ryan Dempster, Rich Harden and Lilly (and yes, I would do it in precisely that order) go deep into games and have Marmol and Wood finish it off, with the rest of the pen in reserve in case the starters get into trouble. To me, the only weak spots right now involve right field, where Kosuke Fukudome got a start today, presumably to try to get him back on track, and though he did walk and score once, he also struck out and looked bad doing it in the sixth inning, and must have missed a hit-and-run sign, because Geovany Soto was a dead duck at second base -- and Geo doesn't steal; that was his first career SB attempt. Now that the Cubs have clinched, I'd play Dome every day to see if he can start hitting again.
Conversely, I'd sit Ryan Theriot. Like last year, when Theriot hit .202/.257/.263 after September 1, Ryan has hit the wall in this year's final month. Coming into today's game he was hitting even worse, .196/.250/.250 in September, and although I know he very badly wants to finish with an over-.300 BA (he's now at .298), he also very badly needs some rest. Start Ronny Cedeno, to give him some AB's that will be very valuable to him for the postseason, and rest Theriot. And no, I don't want this to start another firestorm of Theriot discussion as we have had on this site a zillion times -- just stating what seems obvious.
Tomorrow, I'm guessing Lou will start the regulars -- only because it's the last home game and maybe the last chance for many to see the Cubs play at home -- give them one AB each and then clear the bench. As of now Ryan Dempster is scheduled to pitch and I wouldn't change the rotation, as it's set up to start the postseason -- but I'm guessing that all the starters will be on either an inning or pitch count, or both, until October 1. That includes Z, whose head clearly wasn't in the game yesterday. And despite rumors that Z had returned to Venezuela, he was in the outfield during BP, wearing a glove on his right hand and flinging balls around the field lefthanded (he's got a pretty good arm lefty, incidentally).
It was a festive day -- people stayed in the ballpark long after the last out of the quick (two hours, twenty-one minutes) game, the first time the Cubs have clinched a playoff spot in my lifetime at home in a true day game (the 2003 clincher, in the second game of a doubleheader, was technically a "day" game, but by the time the game was over, it was after sunset and pretty dark). The rest of the clinchers since 1984 have all been at night. Even so, right after the game ended the lights went on, obviously in anticipation of the festivities on the field. And even Dave, who rarely shows outward emotion in watching games in the bleachers, stood and applauded the Cubs for their terrific season's performance.
But the players, and we, know there is still much work to be done, beginning a week from Wednesday. There are some goals remaining for the regular season: the Cubs can still win 100 games if they go 7-1 (presuming the one makeup game vs. Houston isn't played, and that looks unlikely at this point); even if they don't do that, going 5-3 would make 98 wins, matching the 1945 team for the most wins since the 100-win 1935 team. 4-4 would make 97, the most since that '45 club. If Carlos Zambrano can win one more game, that'd make three fifteen-game winners for the first time since 1989. The Cubs set a season attendance record today, with the paid crowd of 41,597 making the season total 3,259,649, and if they draw 40,351 or more tomorrow (which seems likely) that'd make 3.3 million for the first time in Chicago baseball history. I have added two more boxes to the sidebar: most wins at home in a season (the Cubs can get to 55 wins at home tomorrow, which would be second-most in Wrigley Field history -- the only higher total was the 58 wins at home at West Side Grounds in 1910). The other addition is "most wins, two consecutive seasons, since 1945" -- three more and the 2007-08 Cubs will break the mark of 180 set in 1945-46.
That's a lot of numbers. There are two more significant ones: two, which would clinch home field throughout the first two rounds, and eleven.
Eleven. That's the number of wins the Cubs need for the championship we have all dreamed of. Today, they took the first step there. We await, with hope and excitement, the next step, to begin at Wrigley Field on October 1.
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"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a game.
i know everyone was worried about Woody, but he looked really good today even w/o his best stuff.
yay!
"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game was AWESOME.
In every way.
Great write up Al. I’m going to have another beer. :P
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Sep 20, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Point
Give Theriot some rest- he deserves it!
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 20, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, what do you think the playoff roster looks like?
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a loaded question!
Gimme a couple days to digest everything and then I’ll post something about that.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks
Probably looks like a list of names of players. Okay couldn’t resist. I’m still giddy.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A loaded question from Reed's Johnson?
Eww.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not even sure Lou knows the answer to that yet.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
The next week may be an extended audition for quite a number of pitchers.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another thing to look out for...
…is Hoffpauir. If he gets hot, he might sneak his way onto an expanded bench. If not, well… he still might. Pie’s another guy who could be on the bubble.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pie, much more likely than Hoffpauir...
… for the simple reason that he can play defense and run the bases. All Hoffpauir can do is hit, and I’m still not convinced he can do that at the major league level.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou said as much in a post-game interview.
He wanted to wait until the Cubs knew who they would play in the first round before answering that question.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
by Zeke on Sep 21, 2008 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second
What a day a beautiful day even if I missed meeting you. I think the cheese forces are out to make sure we never meet Al.
I can’t believe it’s the 6th time and I still got choked up. The one that cinched it for me was seeing Hendry embracing Wood thinking where Wood was just 15 months ago.
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t Jim Hendry responsible for every player on this roster in one way or another whether draft, free agency or trade?
Nice little cheer went up when he came out.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Subbing
What I’d do tomorrow is everyone starts but remove them at start of tops of innings so they get rousing ovations coming off the field.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the magic number to clinch home field through-out?
Old Style is the nectar of life.
by Mordecai on Sep 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I put that in the post.
It’s 3.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to correct that.
It’s actually 2.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't get a chance to put this in the post...
… I met a couple of BCB’ers today, including one — and I know I’ve met you before but didn’t get your name — who gave me a DVD copy of Z’s no-hitter, for which I am eternally grateful. Can’t wait to watch it again!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wanted to meet you
Was hoping to meet you today Al but wound up in another area and it was a madhouse.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'd be me.
Glad you like it! Least I could do for providing me us fans this great website that occupies me every day.
What a game today, going thru my photos now.
by McCarron on Sep 20, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know a guy named McCarron...
Jay, is that you?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, nevermind then...
Thanks for replying anyway.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting Avatar change SWL.......reverting back to opening day?
"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 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU!
Really appreciate the DVD. That’ll be something worth watching and savoring forever.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're Welcome!
Thanks again for the great work with the site.
by McCarron on Sep 21, 2008 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow
Going to Bears tomorrow.
Oh note from sox land. Hawk congratulated them when mentioning the Cubs clinching the playoffs.
October baseball in Chicago.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there also.
I usually tailgate in the 3st street lot.
Old Style is the nectar of life.
by Mordecai on Sep 20, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope
If we are near there will possibly stop by and say hey.
We’re cutting it close though to make it by gametime as we have a christening to attend at 9 am.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a feeling!
I was on the road in the desert, and thus in radio and cell hell…I got a signal on my cell just in time to pull over and catch Woody put away the 9th and snag the title. I imagined how Wrigley interior and exterior must be rocking.
My regret is that I couldn’t share it with you folks. I’ve only been here a few months, but you people are the bomb. On to the NLDS, NLCS, and beyond!
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 20, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, who needs to have a good week to get on?
any dark horses like Soto?
Does Micah make it?
Does Howry Make it?
Does Marshall Make it
Does Mcgehee make it? LOL
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall's in.
The rest… we’ll see.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1.Soto
2.Hank
3. Lee
4. Dero
5. LBR
6. Riot
7. Onedec
8. Aram
9. Sori
10. Reed
11. Jimmy Ballgame
12. Z
13. Harden
14. Lilly
15 Dempster
16. Wood
17. Marmol
18. Shark
19.
20.
21.
22.
23
24
Fill in the blanks
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take a shot
in no particular order…
19. Dome
20. Marshall
21. Cotts
22. Chad Guadin (if healthy)
23. Marquis (insurance policy if someone gets hurt)
24. Pie
25. Ward
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies just won.
Now a half game ahead of Metropolitans. Looking ahead to each of their schedules, here they are:
Mets:
Tomorrow: at Atlanta
Monday through Thursday: Your 2008 Central Division Champs!!!
Friday through Sunday: Florida
Phillies:
Tomorrow: at Florida
Monday through Wednesday: Atlanta
Thursday: Off
Friday through Sunday: Washington
It looks like Philly has got the slightly easier schedule.
Old Style is the nectar of life.
by Mordecai on Sep 20, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We would get the wild card – correct?
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless it is Milwaukee
Then we play the team with the worst record – probably the Dodgers.
I think.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's correct.
So it’s looking like the Mets. Or Phillies.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 20, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wild card
I think the wild card is going to be whoever doesn’t win the east between the mets and phils so yes.
Would love to have it be the phillies beat them and then beat the mutts to win the NLCS and close down Shea.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
The Brew Crew looks done.
Old Style is the nectar of life.
by Mordecai on Sep 20, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's an amazing little collapse they're having...
…and now has to be the moment Brewers fans are figuring out that Yost wasn’t the problem.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're not that introspective.
the collapse is like last year’s — only, honestly, worse, since even Sabathia can’t keep them from the end. And they’re applauding the decision to possibly pitch him on three days rest for the rest of the season.
"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 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point, I'd do that to if Sabathia was willing.
The funny thing, I don’t really think the Phillies are any better than the Brewers. It’s just one of those things that happens.
Oh, and since we’re talking about the Wild Card… how about those Astros?
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cwyers.. do u want the riot on the play off roster lol?
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have to take at least two shortstops.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so answer the question!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm certainly not expecting Joe Simonkitis to be on the roster!
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do u think we can get furcal in trade in time? lol
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pedant in me requires that I say...
…that players not on the 40-man roster as of August 31st cannot be on a team’s playoff roster.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know this
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, you brought the Britney Spears avatar back!
Is that for anyone who thought the Cubs wouldn’t make the playoffs?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...it's because
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...or a pipe would suffice.
Don’t think I have any pipe tobacco left, though.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1.Soto
2.Hank
3. Lee
4. Dero
5. LBR
6. Riot
7. Onedec
8. Aram
9. Sori
10. Reed
11. Jimmy Ballgame
12. Z
13. Harden
14. Lilly
15 Dempster
16. Wood
17. Marmol
18. Shark
19. Marshall
20.
21.
22.
23
24
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow
Is anyone going to watch at least the end of the Yankees game tomorrow night just as a baseball fan because it’s a historic moment in our beloved sports’ history?
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe...
Cowboys/Packers looks like it’ll be a pretty good game.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ill be at the pack game... season ticket holder
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
But you always seemed like such a nice normal person :).
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there too - my first NFL game
(In person that is)
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by berselius on Sep 20, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankee Stadium
is a dump—yes, I’ve been—and the neighborhood is a dump, too. I’ve heard some people say it’s no better than Shea [haven’t been there].
And it’s not even that historic—it was rebuilt a mere 33 years ago from the stumps up. All this garbage about Ruth & Gehrig and DiMag playing there is just garbage. Good riddance.
by jmomls on Sep 20, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch, yes. Listen to Pompous John and Idiot Joe, 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 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Possibly
My dad grew up a Yankees fan near Peoria, but was kind enough to raise me a Cubs fan (since my mom insisted). He never got a chance to go, so maybe we’ll sit down and watch this one, just for old time’s sake.
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 21, 2008 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So do they they give hardne and z at least six or seven days before their NLDS start?
Could the Cubs call up someone from the minors to pitch this week?
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Iowa's season is over.
And the Cubs have about 50 pitchers in the bullpen right now, so they really wouldn’t need to call someone up.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z
I think Z will pitch Friday as I think they mentioned he is returning to venezuela tonight or tomorrow. Would line him up on usual rest for game 1 of the playoffs. That also will give him a couple of extra days with his family.
I thought I heard somewhere one of the pitchers may go down to be with Z and one of the coaches might too. Wood would seem like a good choice to go but I’d guess maybe Demp agter starting tomorrow.
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We still got Pignatello? ;-)
"Years of academy training, wasted"--Buzz Lightyear (not a flying toy)
by spoiledcubbage on Sep 20, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, but...
I think Dempster should start Game 1. I don’t know what that does to Z’s psyche, but I really think he shold be pitching on the road.
It won’t happen, but Dempster has been so dominant at Wrigley this year.
I also think Marquis has earned a spot on the post-season roster this year. He should pitch out of the pen, but he deserves the chance this year. His second half has been consistent, in a good way this year.
Long days and pleasant nights.
by The Original Dave on Sep 21, 2008 2:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Marquis can be VERY valuable on a postseason roster as a long reliever — IF Lou will admit that such a thing would be useful (he never did use Jon Lieber that way).
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to agree but
there is nothing in Jason Marquis’ history to suggest that he would be a good long reliever. What do you base this on? Basically, what is it that you know that both Lou Piniella and Tony LaRussa do not?
by Leon Durham on Sep 21, 2008 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Random Cubs fact:
Assuming he pitches in at least one game this October, Kerry Wood will become the first Cub to play for the team in four different postseasons since Gabby Hartnett.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 20, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, interesting.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im confused by this....
“presuming the one makeup game vs. Houston isn’t played, and that looks unlikely at this point”
Its unlikely the game wont be played? Meaning it will be played? Arent the Astros all but out of the WC, making that game moot?
I do like the idea of having Harden third b/c Dempster can go deeper into the game, which would be better for a game 2…hopefully after a good game from Z prior to that, meaning Harden plus the pen to lock down a game three.
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Sep 20, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, OK, so the language is a little tortured.
The game DOES look moot at this point — the Astros elimination # from the WC is four. Doesn’t look like that game will be necessary.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
what a day….that Eddie Vedder song was awesome when put to the highlights of this year… All the players have 1 thing on their mind the WS….
I'm a reader not a poster, but I'm also a poster so don't get any ideas.
by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 20, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cart before horse time
Cart before horse time for me but I had a weird thought.
If we make the world series does Lou consider having Z pitch game 3 so his bat is in the game?
Go Cubs
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 20, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Maybe Lou could just decline to use the DH if Z has to pitch in an AL park.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 20, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Generally speaking..
your game 1 starter goes in game 5, so that would still work for Z’s bat. It’s the #2 starter that comes back in game 6 that wouldn’t hit.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 20, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no, 1000 times no.
The last thing Lou has on his mind in any WS game is whether his pitcher bats.
The rotation will be set up the best way for the pitching staff if the Cubs make it that far, not whether Z can bat.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the game today Al...
and it was great. What an experience and how fun to see a victory and hang around for an hour afterwards. A really special day.
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Sep 20, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sitting on my couch...
…waiting for Comcast to post the game on demand so I can watch the whole thing. Man, what is the hold up?
I did catch parts of the game on the radio, and I did manage to park my ass in front of a TV for the ninth inning. What a great finish. I had the same thought about Jim Edmonds, Al. Who would’ve thunk it? Who would’ve dreamed it? And I’ve seen the highlights of Soriano’s single and DeRo’s double (Brian Barton for Cubs MVP of the game?) and that awesome squeeze by Ted Lilly (Ted Lilly doesn’t squeeze, he throttles).
What can I say that thousands of others haven’t already (or soon will)?
THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS! THE CUBS ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al, I was just gonna suggest Randy wells start
could they, if they wanted too pitch harben…he is on the 40 mna
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You really want an answer to this, don't you?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol yes
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, well, I do know that Wells was starting in Iowa...
…so, yes, he could be an option if Lou decides to go that route.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, didn't get issued a set of Tarrot cards...
…at sabermagician school.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would prefer that each pitcher get a extra day off
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i know you're giddy
but for petes sake use the reply button.
"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a side note
My son, Brody Matthew, was born at 7:55 p.m. last night. So his first experience as a Cubs fan was the Cubs clinching the central division this afternoon. How perfect is that?
by rambler19 on Sep 20, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
congrats ..my son was born in jan.... told him hopefully he can say the cubs have won in his lieftime
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mazel Tov
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations!
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 20, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome....congrats!!!
"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 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
congrats!
"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations!!
That’ll be a story to tell him when he gets older!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations! Your son was born at a special time
a special man he’s bound to be!
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 21, 2008 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations!!!
Welcome to the world of Cubs Brody!!!
by sue369 on Sep 21, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, did Prince Fielder flip off or beat anyone up today?
Just wonderin’, since all of our other questions have been answered.
by jmomls on Sep 20, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, but he struck out with the bases loaded to end the game
Current temperature in hell: 42 degrees F - and falling!
by wnielsen on Sep 20, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did try to run over the Reds catcher and threw an elbow
I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!
by brownbuddha on Sep 21, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that replay. Looked like pure frustration at that point.
Panic is as panic does…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
by Zeke on Sep 21, 2008 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielder would like to be Lilly
But only Lilly can be Lilly.
"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 21, 2008 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Magic number..... 11
…what an incredible experience today was….
"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 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Way OT...
Is anyone else in love with “How it’s made?” I find the show riveting, especially that it is usually 4 totally random objects…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no... the music in the show in very annoying
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic. Crash Davis
by Reed's Johnson on Sep 20, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy watching it before bed.
Unless it’s something REALLY interesting, then it keeps me up longer watching.
by McCarron on Sep 20, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frozen fish products is up...
I probably don’t want to watch that one, seeing as how I like eating them…
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The History Channel is showing "Wild West Tech".....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another great show
Doesn’t Bill from “Kill Bill” narrate that?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 20, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no...it's his younger brother Keith...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They sound quite similar.
Keith was on Dexter last season and if you closed your eyes you could see David (Bill) in your mind,
by McCarron on Sep 20, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to nitpick..
..but you are both right. Keith Carradine hosted from 2003-2004 and David Carradine (“Bill from Kill Bill”) has hosted since. I’m guessing McCarron saw an episode with “Bill”.
by bikemonkey on Sep 21, 2008 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where the heck are my cigars?
I need a cigar.
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take it!
Actually, I’m bailing for the night to find a cigar and meet up with some friends to smoke it with. CYa!
by cwyers on Sep 20, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being only 16, it clearly isn't as special to me as to many people on this board
In my short life I have experienced more than Cubs fans did for ENTIRE generations (including my granddad, rest his soul).
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So count yourself a lucky SOB and be glad.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha damn straight!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Special Request
Doe anyone have a really good photo of DeRo in a Cubs uniform? If so, I’ll change my avatar so that Drew and Nittany Cub don’t get confused any more.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/ccwolfe75/Space-DeRo.jpg
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like that one
"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think she's better looking than me?????
(She is. By far.)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll try and get
a very nice picture of him on Sat. in Milwaukee. One in the underarmour shirt you wanted and one in uniform.
by sue369 on Sep 21, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much obliged, Sue.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 21, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, SWL
I knew you’d come through. I just have to figure out how to load it now…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anyone here have a picture of the marquee?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I got a few different shots of it.
Almost done uploading, check back here I’ll post it.
by McCarron on Sep 20, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gracias
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here ya go
They had the words “CUBS CLINCH” along with the Champions announcement.
Before Dark:
http://gallery.me.com/mccarronx#100077/CIMG0783&bgcolor=black
http://gallery.me.com/mccarronx#100077/CIMG0780&bgcolor=black
At Night:
http://gallery.me.com/mccarronx#100077/CIMG0840&bgcolor=black
http://gallery.me.com/mccarronx#100077/CIMG0839&bgcolor=black
The rest can be seen here: http://gallery.me.com/mccarronx#100077
by McCarron on Sep 20, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll need to copy/paste because I broke the links
Sorry.
by McCarron on Sep 20, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1000 BCB points if you get it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm assuming one of the signs is Milton
but i’ll be damned if its anything more than a blur.
"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just above the "W" in WGN.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or below the N in Clinch
That's the beauty of baseball. You never know what's going to happen until the final out -- Lou
by Emelie on Sep 21, 2008 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the Baron DeRosa
of the Haftield DeRosas…
"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 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew,
Is my new avatar less confusing???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:D
thank you. :)
"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 21, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the Maquis DeCub.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 20, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, right...
"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 21, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as I'm concerned, the magic number is 4.
The Mets’ magic number in the WC over the ‘Stros is 4, and I don’t want the Cubs to have to fly down to Houston on Sep. 29th.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Sep 20, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well IF the Cubs get to the WS, Game Three is on my Birthday at home
so I am going to try as hard to get into Chicago (gonna be hard as hell to get into Wrigley)
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing is hard
if you have enough money, my friend.
by jmomls on Sep 20, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But it could be worse,
you could be me, the WS starts on my b-day and the Cubs, if in it, would start at the AL park. Rassa frassa.
I could drive to Anaheim, though. No freakin’ way I’m ever going back to Tampa.
When I lived in Boston, the freakin’ season got shut down due to the strike. Think tix would be any cheaper there—for a Cubs-Sawx WS? Right.
Minnesota might be doable.
by jmomls on Sep 20, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gracie, where were ya on FOX today?!
Was hoping he’d be on the set, but Karros was all right.
What a great time to clinch – at home and under the sun! Kind of nice (and unusual) to not be sweating bullets with a contending Cubs team for the last week of the season too…
Let’s hope they nail down home field advantage… ‘cause even if they’re gonna drop the first two in the NLDS, I’d much rather see two playoff games at Wrigley than that single Game 3 teaser when ya know in your heart it’s over.
Hey (just cause I haven’t seen him mentioned in this thread)… what a game Harry would have called today! Especially being a day game. Today’s win was the kind of Cubs win by the kind of Cubs team the Mayor of Rush Street would’ve just eaten up.
Let’s win out (for 101) and win 11 for the title!
by harrylives on Sep 20, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Respectfullly submitted
I’ve held off asking about this until after the clinching, but does anyone know if a commemoration is planned for Sept. 23, 2008? The Cubs play in New York. One hundred years before that date (9/23/1908) the Cubs played what is arguably their most famous game, in New York, against the Giants (of course). As many here know, that was the day Johnny Evers finessed Fred Merkle and the Giants out of the NL pennant, leading to the rest of 1908’s history that has been so widely mentioned recently. This game led to a very long running and bitter feud between the two teams, who were arch-rivals long before our current dispute with that team from St. Louis.
So, what, if anything, would be an appropriate way to expiate those old ghosts that many feel may have been a part of the original curse?
I just think some kind of mention should be made, and somehow I believe Al is the perfect one to figure out the proper protocol for this. Hope this post doesn’t seem inappropriate. These days, it seems like history is poised on a knife-edge. I first heard about this famous (Giant fans would say infamous) game fifty years ago (my first trip to Wrigley was in 1955), and I’ve always thought the story seemed somehow incomplete.
And I wonder, was it just a coincidence the MLB schedulers placed the Cubs in New York on that date this year?
Any thoughts, including admonitions, would be welcome.
Samuel Taylor
by roricka on Sep 20, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, keep in mind...
… because of the tie, the Cubs had to go back to NYC on October 8 to break the NL tie, and they beat the Giants 4-2 to win the pennant. Maybe that’s the date more worth commemorating.
Oddly, the Cubs will be in New York on September 23. Beating the Mets that day would be nice.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know
Boy — thanks for the late nite posting buddy!
Well, as I asked, WAS it just a coincidence — the scheduling I mean? Could it not have been the WGs, giving us one last chance to atone?
The DEED, after all, WAS done on Sept 23. And while there is no longer a Giants team in NYC, and I surely hope Lou does all he can to beat the hated Mets (irrespective of the implications for the Phils) — but if the Cubs should happen to lose Tuesday, remember this. Adam ate the apple, but the payback for that revelation, some say, took a long, long time. On that magical day, Sept. 23, 1908, the modern era of baseball was born. Evers, Hank O’Day, and those angry fans ushered in the time when baseball became a game of intricate and unforseen applications of specific rules, rather than merely slavishly following tradition. And this, I think, is an important reason for baseball’s peculiar mix of statistics and heart that grows with each passing season.
But somebody always has to pay, and for my money, that somebody was the Cubs. So if the Cubs do manage to stumble in New York, I for one will be looking for that silver lining, that approaching pot of gold (to mix metaphors) and that final glorious out after an eleventh Cub post-season victory.
by roricka on Sep 21, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He WIll Come Through
On the way to game 5 in Atlanta in 1998, I was radio channel surfing and came across a full-throated gospel song that seemed entirely appropriate to fire up for the moment and instill confidence. And, of course, the Cubs won.
Although that’s not usually the type of music I flip the old XM to, I remembered it this morning and found the gospel channel. The perfect song was on – “Wait” by Vanessa Bell Armstrong. (I know this because the XM told me.) The theme was that if you wait, and have patience, you will get the promise you are seeking. The repeating lyric when I tuned in was “He Will Come Through. He Will Come Through.” (Check it out – it’s on Itunes.)
And they did come through. Vanessa’s definitely on my Ipod now. And she’s getting played on the way to every playoff game from here on out.
Had to high tail it almost right out after the game to catch my flight back (I knew I wouldn’t have to stay overnight) so didn’t get to stay for the party, but there’s hopefully more to come.
Wow, what a day.
by 08Cubs on Sep 20, 2008 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Before the Festivities
In fact, I got out so fast that while there were a lot of people waiting on the sidewalks, no one had come out of the stadium yet except a handful of Cardinals fans. Here’s what it looked like:
by 08Cubs on Sep 20, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some real gems in the Sun-Times:
This one from Gordo:
Or that day in St. Louis in July, a few days before he was traded, when off-beat kid pitcher Sean Gallagher ate a bug in the clubhouse and then collected an undisclosed sum of cash from laughing, grossed-out Derrek Lee — much to the disgust and delight of instigator Reed Johnson.
Really a fun article with a list of some of the crazy things from this year.
"He's a pro. Me? I just try not to swear on the air.'' Bob Brenly talking about Len Kasper
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 20, 2008 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Day
It is a great day to be a Cub fan. It couldn’t have been any better. Early in the year when Jimmy E. became a Cub, a close drinking buddy of mine told the that JE was dead to him. I am glad – he has been a major part of this team. I am also glad it happened against the Cardinals. Nothing like drinking his beer and listen to him make excuses about why the Cardinals didn’t do better.
GO CUBS!
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Sep 20, 2008 11:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hendry
Its time to get this guy locked up for the next 5 yrs!
by Slamdog on Sep 20, 2008 11:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This will protect us through the night
Maybe WGN should hire this guy.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Sep 21, 2008 12:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
See how nice that worked out ?
Yes I got a lot of grief for admitting I wanted them to lose Wed because I wanted the clincher to be today Vs Cardinals and with Lilly as the pitcher. It was a bad thought but I could not help myself.
I would point out also that missed sign by Dome leading to Geo being a “dead duck” at 2nd also helped save the game. If Geo had made it to 2nd, Lilly was being pulled for a pinch hitter and Cotts and Shark were warming up. Instead he stayed in and after being hit off in the 6th pitched his best inning of the game in the 7th and since the 7th is our bad inning for relief (well ANY inning before the 8th is) I will take a blown sign if it kept Lilly in to pitch another inning.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 21, 2008 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is just the beginning......
These Cubs hate the fact that they lost so miserably last year. They hate it. Whoever the first round opponent is, I have pity on them. The Cubs will walk-over the first round…
Then in the second the Cubs will be on a mission. That mission is not to get seven outs from a WS, but to get in…. no one in the National League will stop this team!
Once in the World Series, if the Cubs havent puked out their guts already, things will get hairy. Heaven forbid, Cubs vs. White Sox…. but its good to know we have a 50/50 chance of winning it all for the first time since 1945.
This team has character, it has pride,,, and it is on a mission impossible!
by BCB Vienna on Sep 21, 2008 2:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Make that "Mission POSSIBLE", please!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 21, 2008 4:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great post, Al.
Way to keep a Lou-like perspective for the BCB crew. Did I read correctly, at the end of your post, that only 2 wins are needed to clinch the home field advantage through the NL playoffs? – TL
by timlacy on Sep 21, 2008 5:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, this might seem small...
…potatoes, but I’d really, really, really like the Cubs to break the/their all-time walk record. If there is anything I don’t want us to lose in the next week, it’s patience at the plate. Our ability to take walks just might be what will get us to the promised land. – TL
by timlacy on Sep 21, 2008 6:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cubs
i hope this year we can brag about being more than n.l. division champs.looked a little hairy a couple of weeks ago but lou righted the ship.mets or phillies???kind of like picking hanging or firing squad.if this cub team isplaying like its capable of i think it can beat anyone. im sure they,ll do better than last year.wish i could be in chicago for the playoffs.believe it or not i can actually attend a playoff game here in tampa.what,s up with that
by NOMAR on Sep 21, 2008 7:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was at the game with a friend of mine
we were sitting in the upper deck down the first base line. it was the first time that I had ever been at a clincher for any of my teams and the it was absolutely crazy. I couldn’t hear myself think during the 9th inning and I fear that it may take awhile to get my voice back. even my friend who was with me who is a cardinals fan had a blast with the post game craziness in wrigleyville
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Sep 21, 2008 9:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great day
Bought tickets for a concert last November, so I was deep into commitment for this show. Driving to Atlantic City getting the updates on WFAN radio. Had the Mets pre game on, they had Pats and Rons call on the flyball to Edmonds, turned to my wife gave a high five, 11 games to go. ( give credit to the Mets radio guys)
Just a great day, I sense, and I am sure there many others, that this team is focused for more celebrations.
The concert was Celiene Dion, I am not a big fan for sure, wife loves her. And I have to admit it was a quality show. Now for the Foo Fighters tickets….
Go Cubs.!!!
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Sep 21, 2008 9:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The spelling is off, but 11 postseason wins, and we'll all be in
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 21, 2008 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had to crack up seeing Z in swim goggles....
and those photos of the Cubs dousing fans with Champagne are awesome!
Nice to finally have it wrapped. Onward to the playoffs!!!
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Sep 21, 2008 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All the post game coverage
was awesome. WGN at 9 pm and CSN at 10 pm. Couldn’t get enough. I won’t be in the game threads right away since the Bears start at noon but when they are over I’ll join you in the threads.
by sue369 on Sep 21, 2008 11:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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