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Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Mets, Thursday 9/25, 6:10 CT

"You gotta have a catcher. If you don't have a catcher you'll have all passed balls." -- Casey Stengel

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lets get howry in postseason form....

although i dont want him anywhere near a close game in the postseason

by TJ3117 on Sep 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just get a ground-out!

"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 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Howry used to have a splitter?

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GOD DAMM IT!

"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 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Bob. There you are!

My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhhhh the brewery

the proprietor (also named joe) is very proud of his fantasy football draft hosting abilities, which are pretty good – i’ve had 3 drafts there.

i will defn be checking that place out for playoff games, very convenient to my office at howard hughes. i’ll buy ya a drink or 3.

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Sep 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool

They do have cool drafting abilities.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For good Chicago food

Chicago Dogs on Rancho just north of the 95. Best dogs and beef in town (served on Gonella bread), they also have Green River soda

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

omfg

bobby howry is not going to be in the playoffs

by lexmarklover on Sep 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you say that

like its a bad thing

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this bullpen is starting to worry me a little....hopefully they will be nails when it counts...

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bob Howry

You are the worst

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #5 4-0 (0-0). Next up at Nebraska October 4th. Live on ESPN in primetime. Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin for Co-Heisman!

by nji232 on Sep 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

robinson cancel?

is howry being serious right now?

by lexmarklover on Sep 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

actually this is good

i want to play the mets over the dodgers

by TJ3117 on Sep 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So hows it going guys...

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tie game, bottom 8, two out

Runners 1st and 3rd. Howry pitching.

Not good.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you dont have to deal with him much longer

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably wanted to test him in back-to-back games

simulate the playoffs. Bob failed.

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 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

why waste marmol? see if howry has anything left

by TJ3117 on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might as well throw Marmol against the Brewers

and keep them from the playoffs.

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 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

Bobby Is Done.

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We clinched last Saturday

I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

by Employee22 on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't know that the baseline matters on plays at the plate

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't.

It stands to reason that when a player, (Church), runs that far out of the base line- he’ll be able to avoid the tag.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I agree. He was at least three feet outside the baseline.

The throw was great, Hill was in position, but Church ran way in the hell out of the baseline.

I assume if this is the playoffs. Lou’s out there arguing.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THe throw was not great

it was 6 feet up the line.

That said, our minor league catcher had ample time to set himself and take care of it.

Church had no business being sent on that play….

AND WE LET ’EM OFF THE HOOK!
THE METS ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE!

WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll

by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF he stays in the baseline

that’s the argument FOR the throw?

c’mon, you and I both know baseline isn’t a consideration there.

The throw has to be close. And it wasn’t. And the catcher has to handle it. And he didn’t.

WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll

by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

While we're bashing Howry (deservedly so)...

let’s not forget about Cotts. He started this mess.

by hokie316 on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

true.

would have been nice if he could get left-handers not named Carlos Delgado out.

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 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true BUT ..

at least he doesn’t stink as consistently as Howry seems to do so … i’m tired of the drama of watching a reliever give up runs ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dont say that to

a brewers or mets fan

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His button has been pushed many times

Sometimes, you gotta strike back!

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think your putting

damion easly up on a pedestal

he sucks too

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

howry wants hoff

to go ‘rennie stennett’ on the mets

by tim815 on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In other news

Oregon St is up 14-0 on USC in the 2nd qtr

by LT on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I figured OSU would give them a tough game...

I just figured it would be the other OSU.

by hokie316 on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i saw that too

USC is getting ripped up by that little running back

by TJ3117 on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Met bullpen is a good thing

I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

by Employee22 on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

inning over?

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LBR, Mcheehee, Dome

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rules change

Too bad those runs don’t get charged to Howry. He usually avoids ERA damage because he let’s everyone else’s baserunners score.

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN HE SUCKS

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

on the plus side

hopefully this will convince pinella howry should be banished from playoffs. I really think that with the bullpen looking as bad as it does Marquis and Marshall should be the guys for the 6th and 7th inning and lead into Marmol and Wood

by BeltwayCubsFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are you kidding>?

money says he isnt on the team….thats why he is getting tested today after yesterdays ‘success’

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you are right.

Len and Bob were just talking about how much Lou really likes Howry and respects him. I have this odd feeling that he will be on the roster.

by sue369 on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get to break it out again?

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

go FONTY .. bash one into the stands

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's what the Evil BCB has to say about the last inning and the Howry meltdown:
Lou Piniella can kiss my ass.

Put an actually reliever out there you jackass.

Check here

"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 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny that they say that...

as Eric Gagne takes the mound in Milwaukee.

by hokie316 on Sep 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty sorry when they have to rely on us

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1 for bad grammar, +1 for bashing Howry

-1000000 for being Evil BCB

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

by hip2bsquare on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like they have

any room to talk.

Worry about your own games, Suds!

"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 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm....

Lou should have used an actual 1B as well…

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

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as always they are hanging on every move the Cubs make

Howry would be a good reliever in their bullpen…

by LT on Sep 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to vote against extra innings.

No need to burn up the bullpen or get someone hurt.

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

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy Scrappington Singles

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy!

McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket

by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

puppy power!

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the only thing worse than that inning

would be me smelling liquor on the pilot’s breath. So far, so good.

Let’s get some runs. lead it off LBR

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You haven't left yet?

When were you scheduled to leave?

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

by DeRoMyHero on Sep 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot 1B

"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 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's playing first?

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the Mets play bullpen roulette once again

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

on base 4x!

THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!

by LAcarl519 on Sep 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

go cay CEEEEEEEEEEEE

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Buscher flys out

Sox up 6-3 over twins

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dangit

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CASEY

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened?

McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket

by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IRONMAN comes out on Blu-Ray on Tuesday

for what it’s worth.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

I was kidding about the drunk comment

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, sue, I'm trolling. Funny how I tried avoiding contact w/ you, and then in

the last thread I ask a question about a Cub player (gasp) and there you and dan are, to troll my comments.

by sackings108 on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey man, don't blame me.

I just got back on the threads, same time you did. Fate, let’s call it. I’ve been gone all night.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, fair enough. Let's just try to avoid whatever we think is trolling,

because I definitely don’t mean to troll by asking about Fuku, etc.

by sackings108 on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough.

I’m just going off history. I don’t see you around too much unless it is to bitch about someone. I’m willing to let it go, no worries, dude with a big ’stache.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like him.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh God

Howry struck again? I am so glad I was too busy to listen to any of that disaster

It has to start some place. It has to start some time. What better place than here. What better time than now. ~Rage Against the Machine

by love the ivy on Sep 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was planned

He was on a very strict pitch count

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

by hip2bsquare on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

First start since April

and he’s not leaving the team via FA this offseason, so they actually give a crap about HIS arm.

McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket

by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point

they have no compunctions burning out CC’s…

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry Got Confused

When he heard “Ev’rybody Clap Yo’ Hands” he thought they were saying “Ev’rybody Crap Yo’ Bed”.

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry got confused when Lou gave him the ball and told him to get 3 outs.

"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 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tom Skilling thinks the Cubs should hit and run

I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

by Employee22 on Sep 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or just run

LBR steals 2nd on a WP

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yAYYYYYY .. wild pitch!

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Terriffic!

I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

by Employee22 on Sep 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really dislike

this Joe Smith guy, hopefully we can give him a L

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cmon .. get a gapper!

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mighty casey has ..

.. never mind .. didn’t have a heart

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

T'aint Funny, McGahee

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd IBB of the night for Dome

Pinch-hit Geo?

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope not.

I don’t want any stud players on the field in this slop

McCain / Palin: The POW / WOW! Ticket

by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do they know something

about his hitting that we don’t?

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's better than Koyie's

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't speak?

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Sep 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

spiderweb?

"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus

by graceunderpressure on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE tell me Woody isn't gonig to come into this game if we score,

with all this rain, that would be a bad thing.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it'd be like he was at his hot tub.

Wasn’t he the one that slipped in his hot tub?

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward comes in to pinch hit!

"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 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great

just lost the twins game on satellite……..searching for satellite……..what a peice of shit

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just get a hit.

"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 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

blassssssst

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First and third

two out – D Ward PH

by MOCubsfan on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just a double baby .. a double ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's due

My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here you go Ward supporters. I hope he comes through.

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

post season implication .. NOT

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh.

My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope.

grounds out.

"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 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

POOP

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Sep 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG Ward is SLOW!!!

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ward: postseason roster, yay or nay?

My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nay

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good god yes.

Best PH in baseball.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not this year. not even close.

My Blog: http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/

by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to try to find a way to analyze PHers. Gimme a bit.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pinch hitters are judged on the hard hit balls that they have over the course of the year.

Whether they are caught, and result in outs, or if they fall in. This is because pinch hitters have limited plate appearances and thereby limited ABs during the season. Ward has hit the ball hard all year, and most of them have found a glove. If a few of those drop in, his average as a PH goes up dramatically. This isn’t even really a contest, Ward will be on the post season roster, not Hoff.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not disagreeing with you, he should be on the roster, 100%.

I want some stats of PHers, however. And I’ve never looked at them before.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the stats aren't coming methinks because they refute thy argument.

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No it is because they are hard to find.

It’s a lot harder to actually do work (find statistics) than it is to bitch about someone not finding them.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ZING!!!!........I'm speechless.

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by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No he hasn't

it’s been ground out after ground out. Show me something that says otherwise.

by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well,

there was that game in florida.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup, that was a good ONE game. Hmmm......aberration?

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by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no.

he’s done it before. He’ll do it again.

And Hoff will have many more minor league games ahead of him.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sincerely hope that if Ward makes it, then I am eating crow on this later.

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by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardly.

Ward is a great hitter.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's keep Hoff put Ward on in place of Howry.

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by zevkalman on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sarcasm?

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson

by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

meh

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would take a gamble with him

with pressure on, he might be the best option off the bench

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh.

absolutely.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cant take this no more .. gotta get to work in the morning

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by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Instead of killing the bullpen

How about we just toss up a Howry-ball and end this game

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by nji232 on Sep 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Putting The Ball On A Tee > Howry

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it!

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ 1/1000000

Can’t really disagree with that.

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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoff, wow!

Could Hoff be playing his way onto the playoff roster over Ward? 5-5 with 2 HR’s and 5 RBI’s has to make Lou reconsider things quite a bit!

by kanderber on Sep 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no it doesn't.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just getting in, are we?

BOHICA

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe after a few more good games

but not just yet.

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by hip2bsquare on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is only one game,

let’s not get to carried away.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More than just one game

He was great in the minors this year, and he’s been great in his, admittedly limited, major league at bats this year. Ward, on the other hand, has been pretty bad all year.

by kanderber on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

minors = irrelevant.

I don’t think Hoff has been all that great. I’m happy he’s been good today, but I think it’s an abberation.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was hitting .300 BEFORE today.

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by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so's Theriot.

wanna argue with me that Riot is a good hitter too?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, BlueMike...

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and PITCHING IS KING

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DBacks are out of contention!

:P

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One Pound Of Sand, Please!

:-p

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by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

want the complimentary

back hoe?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Ho For The Back AND The Front!

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by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But there IS a stat that measures it!

GRIT = (Dirt + Determination – Talent) / Opportunity (link)

Kinda old, but still hilarious.

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by hip2bsquare on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, I will take his count working, on base getting, clutch at bats any day.

would you prefer the free swinging ways of Ronny? Did Ryan do something to you personally to justify your hate?

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by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just not be a particularly good

ball player.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoff debate, Riot debate, Howry hate

This thread has everything!

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still

Even if he hasn’t been great, the question is… who gives you a better chance to win in the playoffs? Hoff, who’s undeniably played great all year (minors and majors) or Ward, who’s struggled all year? I love Ward, but I’m leaning towards Hoff here.

by kanderber on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

minor league experience

means NOTHING in the post season.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

The ability to hit a baseball is what matters. Right now, Hoff has more of that ability than Ward does. THAT is what matters.

by kanderber on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it doesn't.

What matters is the ability to have a good at bat. Ward is a better hitter. You cannot apply minor league ability here.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

stats

don’t work for pinch hitters the same way they do for people who get a coupla hundred ABs a 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 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait... what?

So stats don’t matter for pinch hitters now? How would you prefer to determine who the better hitter is? Mere observation?

by kanderber on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

they just don’t work the same way. As Jimmy said, it’s about makign contact with the ball, hitting the ball hard, and having clutch hits. That’s not as easy to measure.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hitting is about not making an out.

Period. Whether it’s leading off the game, batting cleanup up 8 runs, or pinch hitting. I think it’s kind of silly to say that stats don’t work the same way. As a hitter, your objective is to not make an our (aside from the rare situation where you’re trying for a sac fly). Hoff is better at not making outs.

by kanderber on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hitting is not about making an out? Duh!

BAs and other stats. used to judge pinch hitters are different simply because of the disparity of total ABs. No more, no less. So stop trying to educate me on how the objective is not to make an out, that’s obvious to anyone who has ever watched a game.

Hoff is not better at pinch hitting, or playing the field than Ward. Hoff, as much as I like him, is a career minor leaguer. Ward has a proven track record, regardless of his struggles this year. It’s really rather simple.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right, it is rather simple.

And I don’t know why you’re not getting it. First off, I’m not trying educate you, I hope it didn’t come off like I’m trying to talk down to you. Sorry if it did.

With that said… who cares about Ward’s track record? The fact is, he’s sucked this year. Sammy Sosa had a hell of a track record, then he fell off. Every player eventually stops being good. It’s absurd to suggest that since Ward was good last year, he’s a better option than Hoff simply because of that. He’s hitting .216 this year. .216! That’s pathetic.

by kanderber on Sep 26, 2008 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's not?

in a little over half the at bats, Hoff has nearly as many strikeouts as Ward.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what?

How many ground outs? Fly outs? Line outs? An out is an out, and most of the time a K is no different than a ground out. Sometime’s a K is better than a groundout.

Hoff has MORE hits than Ward, in 2/3’s of the at bats. THAT’s a telling stat… number of K’s isn’t even close to telling you anything.

by kanderber on Sep 26, 2008 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if I have to ask Hawk anything, then I will know that my life needs to end.

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by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the question mark

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wasn't he Pope?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*Interim* Pope

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, well...

I wouldn’t put THAT on my resume either…

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I told my 80 yr. old father that Hawk claimed...

to have invented the batting glove, he laughed so hard I thought he was gonna choke.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to continue this...

and perhaps we can some other time, but I’ve gotta run.

by kanderber on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry still in?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HART?

sigh.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Hart

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I'm saying is ..

and enough ..

GO CUBS … beat these bums and put that pile of soulless concrete to bed!

night all

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart comes in

first pitch BALL again I say, what a SHOCK!

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

second and third as well.

THROW STRIKES!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hart is a piece of shit

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please.......enough

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by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE GAME DOESNT MATTER!!!!!!!!!

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by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

up by the 3

with a third of the game to go. I wouldn’t say it was in the bag

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

it was pretty solid.

We all cheer when the Mets bullpen comes up, or the Brewers pen. Do other teams cheer when Howry comes in?

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Out of all the guys in the bullpen

thats probably one of the guys they should feel pretty confident hitting against. Nothing like one flat fastball after the other….

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who sucks more?

Hart or Howry

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY HOWRY

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry by a hair

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a tossup

Howry has been plain-out bad, but Hart has potential he’s not coming through on.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Howry has a track record of being good,

so you can always hope he can find it again.

Hart has no MLB track record so who know’s with him.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hart

hes got some potential though. Howry has a history of doing decent so I would say he sucks less

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hart at least has a mid 90s fastball and a good cutter when he locates.

Howry pretty much throws batting practice these days.

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by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reyes Is A Bit Of The Hot-Dog, No?

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a weiner dog?

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by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now I'm actually serious

Toss up a gopher ball and end this game.

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by nji232 on Sep 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

leadoff single.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SHOCKING!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess that's better than Hart walking him

it’ll at least tire Reyes’ arms out

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he bunts, manuel is a fool

steal the base or hit him around

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SUE

My dad and I were in the bleachers last weekend with Al, and he was introducing us to everyone. Apparently there’s one woman by the name of Sue…and I instantly said, “THE Sue?!” And she shrugged and said, “No, not THAT Sue!” It was classic. And I did not disguise my disappointment very well!

Dan

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

I’ve heard Al talk about her before. Hope you and your dad had a great time.

by sue369 on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Wright will come up...

….and swing on a 3-0 ball four again. THEN swing at a 3-2 ball FOUR…..THAT WAS FUNNY……….

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by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude...

guy just struck out bunting when Reyes had second stolen.

This level of ineptitude is remarkable

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Besides

I think we all need to see if the Mets can avoid a gift game two nights in a row :-)

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This may not be news to you....

but MLB.com says Dempster is our starter for game one of the NLDS.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We've been tossing it around a little :)

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is no way the Mets blow this one....

seriously, the law of averages state anything that will happen can…

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale > Daniel

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not having Reyes steal...

Manuel isn’t too bright.

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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding...

why isn’t Reyes gone?

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is seriously shocking to me

that you could screw up managing a team that includes Johan (arguably best pitcher in baseball), Reyes (best SS?), Wright (best 3B?), Beltran (top tier OF), Wagner (top tier RP), Pedro (still can bring it…some times), etc., etc.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Puddles forming on the infield dirt.

That’s healthy. I do want them to finish this game tonight, though, win or lose.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 Down!

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

triple header on Mon....cool...

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by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

Wright has some nice looking numbers
.300
33 HR
115 Runs
124 RBI

by bheidge on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If you ain't clutch, you ain't much

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's important to remember,

that even the best players fail more than they succeed.

That is why baseball is the most difficult sport to play.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good LOrd, this is amazing!

K

It’s the weirdest thing I’ve seen in a while

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Hart gets another out

Reyes gets to second tho

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by nji232 on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beltran

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I take my chances with Beltran

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by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets win.

Hoff misses the line-drive.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey drew,

let’s lobby for Hoff on the post season roster… What do you think?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we should sit Lee.

Let Hoff play first!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so TOTALLY not 2005.

His experience doesn’t mean anything. Hoff has the hot hand!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't see Lee go 5-5 tonight

DFA the bum!

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by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee didn't even get a bat on the ball!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Selfish guess bench sitter

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that Ramirez!

Lazy bastadge! Play McGeehee at third!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoff would never play D in the postseason, neither would Ward. How did Lee even get into this discussion?

please continue nonsensical childish rant. I’m amused. Oh, when Ward fails in the clutch again, you won’t hear me push for the inclusion of Hoff. At that point, I will root for who ever is playing for the cubs, and if it is Ward, then I am going to support him completely. If it is Theriot, then I am going to support him completely. I just think that while it hasn’t been decided (that we know of), that I feel better with Hoff up than Ward. Ward seems done.

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by tapdeer on Sep 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well put....

Nobody cares about your fantasy league team

by carmen_fanzone on Sep 25, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty sure drew is joking.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty sure tapdeer is talking about....

…. the whole Hoff/Ward debate earlier.

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by carmen_fanzone on Sep 25, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Bob. There you are!

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by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get dry

get on the plane, and go beat the crap out of the Brewers.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wrong post dammit. I meant to say simply: Bleh.

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by TheTruth11 on Sep 25, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart's a joke. Don't tell me he's better than Gascan.

whatever

on to Milwaukee.

Let’s rip their hearts out.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mets win

oddly, i’m not sad

by tim815 on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

frustrated.

on the other hand, this was a spring-training team playing today… we almost beat them…

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine.

Hit the showers and then grap a plane to beer town, guys.

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

grab*

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reyes Showboating

He does realize we don’t give a rip about this game?

Ass.

See you next week.

by 08Cubs on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guarantee it's not about the Cubs

The Mets care a lot about this game.

by aldimond on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh well :-(

On to Milwaukee.

by sue369 on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHO CARES...

….enjoy the game on Sat. Ill be there on Sun.

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by Hammer on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No 100 :-(

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we can get 99!

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

to be completely honest

they are some of the best announcers in the league. very unbiased and interesting information

by renke81 on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. I am impressed with them as well.

They are MUCH better to listen to – even when the Mets are mounting a comeback or winning. Very professional. They provide the information in an unbiased manner and let the listener determine how to process the information rather than TELLING people what they should think.

I cringe when I have to listen to Cincy or Houston’s announcers. Terrible.

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by Zeke on Sep 26, 2008 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that upsetting a loss at all

This keeps things interesting in the WC race. Hope for the Brewers to win tonight. I want Johan to have to pitch on Sunday.

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by nji232 on Sep 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened

deflected by Hoffpauir?

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it was a hard line drive down the line

don’t know if Lee would’ve caught it.

doubt it.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got by him up the line.

Got a glove on it, but not enough.

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he got a glove on it

but couldn’t hold on.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't Decide Between Mets and Brewers

Both chock full of punk-ass showboats that worry more about untucking their shirts and patting themselves on the back than playing a good game.

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meh

get ’em tomorrow

by MOCubsfan on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill Stumbled Over Himself

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

by CaliCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoop de friggin doooo

It decreases the “Must play the Astros” MN to “1”.

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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On a positive note

I believe that this eliminates Houston from the wild card race.

by vonde6 on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that would be good

but unfair to the Astros

Sarcasm, just one of my many talents

by VegasCubFan on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

EVERYTHING

is unfair to the Astros.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn U IKE!!!

/shakes fist at heavens

..deep breath..

DAMN U BUD SELIG!!!
/shakes fist at Milwaukee

..deep breath..

DAMN U CHICAGO!!!
/shakes fist at Milwaukee

………Astros management slinks out of the building…….

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know

if the Brewers hadn’t selfishly built a domed stadium, the Astros would never have lost that game.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damm, Houston just needs to Sierra Tango Foxtrox Uniform

How about looking in the mirror and blaming the 3-17 funk in late May through mid-June.

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by Goat Whisperer on Sep 25, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Mets and Brewers keep doing the same thing until Sunday

Then we beat the Brewers to ruin their dreams.

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by nji232 on Sep 25, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hit pretty hard, I dispute that.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

the percentages would probably have been in Lee’s favor — he performs magic with that glove. But it did sound hard hit.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i guess but who cares really.

we know 2 things for sure: kevin hart + bobby howry are not going to pitch in the playoffs

by lexmarklover on Sep 25, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

also

a mostly AAA team ALMOST beat the Mets.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea

they actually did in the first game

by lexmarklover on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All right kids

I’m off the ledge to bed.

’Night.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Started getting texts in the later innings from Phillies fans that the Cubs are lying down for the Mets and karma is going to get the Cubs in the playoffs for doing that.

Maybe if the Phillies don’t lose 2 out of 3 to the Braves this week, they wouldn’t have to worry about what the Cubs do.

by PhillyCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You tell Philly fan

to stuff a cheezsteak up their collective asses and remember we could give a flip about the Mets. We’d rather screw the Brewers.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I told them something

similar to that. It’s funny how little respect the Cubs get here in the Northeast. Phillies want to play the Cubs because the Phillies have “owned” the Cubs over the past few years. Keep dreaming there!

by PhillyCub on Sep 25, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to

DFA Howry in my dreams.

Um.

That’s not a euphamism.

Night, all.

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by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Night drew.

Guess we’ll have to push Ward for President later…

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm here.

Just got here tho

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome,

So are you upset with this loss?

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

Mixed feelings, to be honest — and I’m not happy with myself about that.

I can’t help thinking long-term, this might be a better result. Better chance to start against the Mets, better chance to not see the opposition’s ace until game 3 (assuming Carlos starts on Sunday), better chance the NL’s 2nd best team goes home after Sunday.

But man, that bullpen….

You?

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One other thing

is it leaves the Mets tied or 1 up. With us going to the Brewers for meaningless games (which we’re still going to try somewhat to win) this goads them both on to sprint to the finish line. Hopefully leaving both tired.

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, absolutely

The Phillies, too — they only have a 1 game lead.

Also, it puts the whiners on the brink — one more ’stro loss or Met win eliminates Houston.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

O/T

but the twinkies have tied it up. The ledge jumping in Sox land must be impressive today

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That triple was something else

Doesn’t matter to me who wins, but that was an exciting play.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wish I had seen it.

I hate that dome, but I’ll give it one thing, it’s cavernous that some impressive plays can happen

by chitownhawkeye on Sep 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two fast runners going 270'

was pretty cool

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well.

Wish the bullpen had looked better, but I think they’ll be fine. Howry is what he is at this point.

A split when playing the JV versus the Mets varsity isn’t too shabby. Still hope the Cubs see them in a week.

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by Trey2317 on Sep 25, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You're right, of course

But my inner Cub fan cringes at that relief performance.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would you believe

98 and 11 in October?

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers win 5-1

Braun w/walk-off grand slam, w 2 out and 2-2 count

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Although, they're playing the Pirates

And they could have easily lost tonight and Monday.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not afraid of the Brewers.

CC can’t pitch 3 games in a row. And we’ve beat him in two of his starts.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not afraid, either

But I work in Milwaukee . . . .

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure

I want them going into Sunday separated by 1 game, but I don’t want the Brewers in. Rather play NY than LA.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

"What's the score?" "Nothing-nothing." "Who's winning?" "The Bears."

by ScottieG33 on Sep 25, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're not

I just think that they’re better than the Mets. Bottom line, of course, is Cubs need to take care of business themselves. Just one of those things that fans think about – and shouldn’t, I suppose.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

vtyd453s5dfuce3s634sturcfuce457!!!

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what's that all about?

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers...

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah

Yeah. Well, they aren’t playing the Pirates tomorrow.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

USC is roaring back, too, DAMNIT.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell...?

ORE ST looked so good in the first 1/2

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Twins just won.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Deep doo-doo for the Sox

They play CLE while the Twins get KC

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe since Aug 1

The Royals have the 2nd best record in AL or MLB, I can’t remember which. Heard it on the KC radio today.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must be Sept 1

16-7 so far.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, maybe it's not so bad, then

What a weekend for baseball, though.

Three teams in the NL fighting for 2 spots, and the AL Central up for grabs.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dan, still watching the football game?

How about that punt?

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gamecasting. Playing my new Nintendo Wii SUPER MARIO GALAXY.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was off the side of the punter's foot

Bounced, then rolled about 15 yards to the USC 6

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good. Down with USC.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dat's right

Until Bucky loses, there’s a chance! It’s ridiculous to even think that, but . . . there’s a chance!

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean, this is way to ahead of ourselves...

…but the Rose Bowl is PAC-10 v BIG 10. So granted there’s the probability that if we win out and so do they, we meet at the Rose Bowl anyway. But any loss for USC is good for football (IMO), and it just opens things up for the Badgers to get to the title game. RB is a fall back in that scenario, really.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Most definitely

Having said that, Saturday could be scary. Michy is going to throw a lot more deep balls than FSU did, I think. Still not sure why Fresno didn’t open it up more.

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I posted this earlier.

Michigan is 100/120 in points/game, 88/120 in rushing, and 101/120 in passing.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah. well, I like that, but

still always tough for Bucky in the Big House

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 players off the playoffs roster:

Bob Howry (not pitching well with consistency)
Koyie Hill (not needed; plus horrible defensively. Last night he tipped Samarzidja’s pitches. Tonight he pretended to block the plate 6 feet ahead of it, allowing the runner to run around him and touch home. A good catcher gets the ball from RF and moves back into the runner to tag him; he doesn’t stay put in the middle of the basepaths 6 feet away from home.)
D. Ward (not hitting; Hoffpauir is the hot hand: play it!)

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 25, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This gamne is all but over. Let's hope the missed PAT doesn't come back to bite them in the ass.

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by dtpollitt on Sep 25, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep. it's over

and I’m out. good nite!

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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