Your 2008 NL Central Champions
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 3:11 PM CDT
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Working out this afternoon, 3:10 pm CT, at Wrigley Field, via the webcam.
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Are they playing duck-duck-goose?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No
Spin the bottle.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on Sep 30, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kumbaya!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should have...
placed a Police Concert in the middle. Does the same amount of damage.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Sep 30, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which player did you sacrifice in the fire?
by TC Cubby on Sep 30, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bob Howry?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 30, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLease!?!?!?!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Sep 30, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's the Flying V
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by AceCubbie on Sep 30, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought maybe they were...
…trying to form a heart.
We 
Wrigley Field.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First
ok what does this formation look like?
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by tony412 on Sep 30, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that
the only I can pick out is Ed Halbur. Go get ’em Ed!
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on Sep 30, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prediction time
Cubs win the NLDS in 5 games. This series is going to be low scoring baseball and close games. It will come down to executing the offense (i.e., the stuff the Cubs did surprisingly well in April, May and June) and the Cubbie starters pitching deep into games to avoid anybody not named Carlos Marmol and Keryy Wood in that pen.
Heroes….Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How does the series go 5
and a hero is the game 4 starting pitcher? Are you saying you think we will be down 1-2 after 3?
Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB
by californiachicagoan on Sep 30, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you play baseball in college? Are you a former all-conference 2nd baseman?
I didn’t think so….Pound Sand.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This would be a lot to pound
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alternatively
He could come in the 15th inning to pinch run for Soto in the 5th game, and take Martin out at the plate for the winning run!
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by californiachicagoan on Sep 30, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 games
I will be losing my mind if this series goes 5 games.
by rambler19 on Sep 30, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too...
But I have tickets to that game, so I’ll be losing my mind at Wrigley at least.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 30, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL - oooh, bold predictions!
The games will be low scoring! The offense must execute! Pitching will matter!
In other news, I predict the series will come down to whichever team does the best job of staying out of 2-3 counts!
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things I learned at the rally today
The Cubs are run by “Crain Kennedy”.
The only thing Governor Blago loves more than the Cubs is hearing himself talk.
Jim Belushi is pretty annoying in all but the smallest of doses.
You shouldn’t monkey around with “Go Cubs Go” – the original is by far the best.
Derrek Lee is awesome.
But the main thing I learned today is that this time just being there is not enough. Last year it felt like simply getting to the post-season carried with it a measure of vindication. This year the crowd seemed less happy to just be in the playoffs, but more excited to go forward.
by SuperContext on Sep 30, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with most of this
Jim had to have had a few cocktails for lunch but his rendition of Sweet Home Chicago was really cool.
The most annoying thing about the Blago speech for me was how he urged everyone to write to our local sportswriters about voting for Santo for the HOF, only the writers are not voting.
I also learned Soto has become a huge fan favorite. He seemed to get the loudest ovation whenever mentioned.
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by tony412 on Sep 30, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody needs to explain to me Jim Belushi....
To me he is little more than a loudmouth schmuck. Getting William Peterson or Bill Murray would have been cool. Belushi? Barf.
Oh please let this dubious bullpen be good enough in the playoffs...
by MDBNIU on Sep 30, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've always liked Jim Belishi personally..
movies like Mr Destiny—K-9 and a couple others were pretty doggone good—he can be a bit boorish I supposes—but he is true Cub fan from what I know.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need better comedic acumen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're going to need a new job judging by your time spent here.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
were you a comic in college?
no? then how do you know if it’s funny? Go pound comedy, you guess laugh joke wiffer!
"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 30, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would I then laugh my ass off?
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as far as I know
comedy is a binder, so, no, you would not laugh your ass off.
"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 30, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since my comedic acumen is decidedly limited...
does a binder= wedgie?
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only from the front.
"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 30, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With that answer--I am now proud to have limited comedic acumen
although I was once dry willied in a taxi/mini-van from the back seat by a gay guy my wife works with..it was a violation of my ear.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dry willied?
that’s terrible. Your first time you should definitely have lube.
"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 30, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh--make no mistake..
I had been previously wet willied.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see where you're going with this
everybody has their, ah, adventuresome moments… wink, wink, say no more!
"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 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comedy is King...
and the King of Comedy is Rupert Pupkin.
by hokie316 on Sep 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I noticed that too
Geo probably got the loudest cheers of anyone whenever his name came up.
by SuperContext on Sep 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and when they showed the clip of Lilly...
…knocking over Molina, there was a huge cheer as well.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet
that might’ve been my favorite moment of the year so far.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I felt fortunate
that the one game I got to attend all year had a no-doubt highlight reel moment.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my only game this year
was against the dodgers. and nothing really special happened. but it was still fabulous.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got the ticket stub
tacked to a board with the score and CUBS WIN! written on it. It’d be great to have a ticket from The Year, ya know?
Plus, you saw em play the Dodgers. Good sign, maybe…
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw Dempster beat the Dodgers
and Woody throwing high heat in the 9th.
Hopefully its not the last time I see that all happen.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only a day away...
Hopefully.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TOMORROW, TOMORROW I'LL...
ahem…
"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 30, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw RJ and Dome make highlight reel catches...
…in the one game I attended: May 31 win over Rockies.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After a string of forgettable losses
I was fortunate enough to attend two games that made the highlight reel — Henry Blanco’s walk-off single against the Cardinals, and the Cubs comeback from down 6-2 to the Brewers on September 18.
by SuperContext on Sep 30, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For that Blanco game...
I was up in Minoqua ignoring the outside world when I walked into a German beer garden themed bar. I was only going to have one and get on my way when I look up and see that the Cubs were on. What great luck. Well of course I had to stay to the end. IIRC it was an extra innings game and the wide wasnt to happy with how long it took or how many beers I had. Oh well, I at least I got to sin Go Cubs Go in northern wisconsin!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Sep 30, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She'd really be unhappy if she knew
That you referred to her as “the wide”!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just how pained did Mayor Daley look/sound to have to be at a Cubs rally?
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 30, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did a decent job of keeping a straight face.
The crowd really let him know they knew whose side he was really on.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he was a good sport and played along
But he obviously is much more invested in a certain game being played tonight on the south side.
by SuperContext on Sep 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean the White Sox?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and remember....
you can’t spell “Sex Wit Ho” without White Sox.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you're on the webcam
Can you post pictures of the ads MLB is putting up down the right and left field lines per the Trib?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-080930-chicago-cubs-ads-link,0,7308043.storylink
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Sep 30, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not that bad...
I can live with that… temporarily.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 30, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
doubt it will be temporary
i bet there will be more next year
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet you're correct.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 30, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network.
Another sports artery that Comcast will push to the elite tier.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not awful
but I could really do without all the ad-age.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, playoffs=ad-age.
Lots and lots of ad-age. Which is fine by me…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's an old adage that says...
…there will always be more ad-age.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's another one
down the left field line that is an ad for Postseason baseball on Fox and TBS but I didn’t want to bog down the thread.
by cubbot on Sep 30, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ha
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
beard's too dark
have they announced the freakin’ lineups yet???
"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 30, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
and i’m going nuts.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that from the rally today?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
off of chicagoist.com
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cubs pick up Piniella's 2010 option
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/1193722,lou093008.article
:-) Yay Lou.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's about time!!
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Cubbies.
very good news.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
by Blue W on Sep 30, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news.
He’ll be needed for our three-peat.
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by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jessica won't be happy
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosenblum blogs w/ Rami
.
When Sammy was here and Moises in ‘05 and ’04 and ’03, we had great lineups, but we didn’t have as good pitching as we have this year. We have great starting pitching and a great bullpen. Woody in the bullpen with Marmol and Samardzija, and getting Harden from Oakland and getting Z healthy … this is the best pitching we’ve had in a long time here.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Tapani would like a word with you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As would Dave Veres
The Missouri Tigers (4-0) begin defense of their 2007 Big 12 Conference North Division title Saturday on the road, as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) in Lincoln, Neb.
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no Howry mention?
…how appropriate.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 30, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Stone talking again
http://blogs.suntimes.com/cubs/2008/09/steve_stone_questions_piniella.html
Thinks Lou should have pulled Z- Ask Stoney if he was pitching a no-no if he should have been pulled.
’’I would have pulled him in the sixth. A manager is paid for some very tough decisions and no-hitters are delightful. You can always say you have a no-hitter.
’’He is becoming Sammy [Sosa] Jr. They are creating another monster on the North Side.
‘’This is a really talented guy, but so was Sosa. But the point is, if you remain completely complicit, in guys you know in taking more and more, eventually the tail cannot wag the dog.’’
Stoney has been spending too much time on the southside, apparently he still has a knee-jerk reaction to questioning Managerial decisions.
I used to love listening to Stoney- sniff it will never be the same
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dipswitch John Kruk went OFF BIG time on that same topic the other night..
IIRC he said it would cost the Cubs the post season since they didn’t pull him after 90 pitches.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which cracked me up
b/c he’s the anti-pitch count guy.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gimme a break
a guy like Z throws 25 pitches and he can’t ever throw again…. Zs recent ‘problems’ are more mental than physical.
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If i remember his last start--he had good velocity
the firsdt inning or 2 didn’t he? If so, that renders the Kruk-ster moot (and dumb) and you correct—Z has a Yogi problem—half this game is 90% mental.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
He looked good the first two innings. He just lost focus in the third and then got frustrated…
by John Q Freejazz on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This means the Brewers, in using CC on 3 days rest 3 consecutive times to make the playoffs...
have already eliminated themselves from postseason play.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen Kruk be so stupid.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much gravy did he sweat while saying it?
That guy is enough of a slob to play for the Brewers….
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmmmmmmmmmm....gravy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gravy: it's own food group
to paraphrase Philip Seymour Hoffman in Twister.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Stone is a MORON!!
Some day Cubs fans will realize it. Lets face it guys, we all want him to be the GM for some crazy reason, but if he is or would be so good at being a GM then why has no team picked him up as a GM.
He is a loud mouth media guy and that is it.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Sep 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he does cut a striking profile.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for not posting that again....
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just seeing that poster
gives me a case of the green apple quick steps
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
by cubfever7 on Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
my eyes are already damaged, lets not kill them before the playoffs start.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!!
For the love of God…please, no!!!
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stone is a Sox announcer.
I’m done with him.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the WHITE Sox, right?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is this webcam?
I mean… where can I find this webcam online?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's part of the Cubs Club.
Click on “Fans” on the Cubs website. You have to pay $20 to join. Probably better to join just before next season as you get free MLB Audio with it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Sep 30, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just drove by the ball park
On my way home from the airport (yes it was out of the way). About 30 people watching the Cub’s workout from the “knot” hole and at least 30 more with gloves on Waveland hoping for a home run ball. Pretty cool scene for a non-gameday with lots of clouds and cold temperatures.
by gocubsgo22 on Sep 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to be at the White Sox game later tonight? You know they're playing a game at home for the Division and a playoff spot right?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the White Sox?
you don’t say!
"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 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the White Sox?
who are these pale hosiery?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Sep 30, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: If one more person says
Ryan Howard is MVP b/c of his “body of work” I may scream. He had a good Sept. How the hell is that a body of work?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uh... have you seen his numbers?
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just in, Ryan Howard struck out again.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooh, I see what you did there.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
by Blue W on Sep 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case you havent noticed whether you agree or disagree..
MVPs get voted in for HR and Power numbers in general… I dont think that should be the only measure… but Howard has hit 48 HRs 146 RBIs .543 slg%, , I dont think he should be MVP but he does have some impressive numbers to earn him some votes
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
but I’m more impressed by Pujols. Especially when you think about fact that nearly HALF of the pitches thrown at Pujols weren’t strikes. And he put up the numbers he has.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he's about to have elbow surgery.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Further, that he was able to produce those numbers needing TJ surgery.
Albert carried that team and Howard had Utley.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and Rollins, and Burrell, and Hamels, and... need I go on?
All Pujols had was Ludwick.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Troy Glaus had a pretty solid season, too.
.856 OPS with 27 dingers and 99 RBI.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not saying where he had him, but that he had him.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And in a clutch spot
who scares you more: Pujols or Howard?
You can get Howard out, a lot. Pujols in a spot where you HAVE to go after him is scary.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that Pujols should be MVP
but without Howard that Phillies wouldnt be in the playoffs this year… with Pujols the Cardinals are not in the playoffs this year… so this years MVP who is or was most valuabal to his team is Ryan Howard
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um... what?
Pujols should be MVP… but Howard is most valuable?
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im saying I would vote Pujols
But Howard does deserve to be considered the MVP, and I would understand if he won ………Mr. Huey Lewis
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 30, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see an agrument for Howard
(even if I’m not buying it) but not when its his “body of work” say his numbers “down the stretch” or something, but his season OUTSIDE of Sept is not impressive.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since when does the MVP have to be on a playoff team?
The litmus test is a team that is in contention. The Cards battled all year.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fat Albert said so himself...remember?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You serious or setting me up...?
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He really did say that.
But that doesn’t mean SWL isn’t setting you up.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
by Blue W on Sep 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he have another way?
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Serious as a numb left arm.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that the Cards were in the race as long as they were
probably prevented Albert from getting the surgery earlier.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
by Blue W on Sep 30, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you haven't...here are some...
BA = .251 Ks = 199 BB = 81 OBP = .339 FP = .988
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's another one: 123 OPS+
For comparison, Mike Fontenot – yes, Mr. Wonder Hamster himself – had a 133 OPS+.
(Pujols: 190!)
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the...?
How did you get the graybar to appear?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like your old girlfriend just
reappeared.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, all this yakkin' about the MVP...
…pales in comparison to the potential return of the Dread Pirate Graybar.
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good
I thought I was seeing things. Pirate Greybar has returned?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Appears to be SWL graybar
as he is hiding the key.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hee hee hee!
key
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the board goes silent
as people try and figure out the combo.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
easy
pre
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pre?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the formatting guide.
Think laterally.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just type...
<pre> and close the tag after your done typing what you want in the graybar.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, really?
arrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!
Brillant, indeed!
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see
garrrrrrrrrr! the pirate has returned
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yar! T'is an omen and a portent!
"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 30, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or
“pre(. TEXT” without quotes, which would make
TEXT
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
Yeah, that works, too. ARRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So the Dread Captain Greybar did not die!
You kidnapped him, you scurvy knave! So what will it be? A chest full of bullion? A thousand barrels of grog? A gaggle of leggy lasses?
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 30, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leggy lasses! Leggy lasses!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
by Blue W on Sep 30, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yar!
Wenches for the good Captain Greybar!
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Sep 30, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aye Aye!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
Al Davis is a scary old man.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Further OT, Cedric just signed with the Bengals
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was sure the
Stealers would give him a shot
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cos an 0-4 team is that desperate.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Cedric's
legal problems are small versus the rest of the team.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they get a group discount.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He fits right in, doesn't he?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 30, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Ah the Bengals. What a mess they are.
Have fun watching Cedric run with his shoelaces tied together (step,step, fall)
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only place that fits him almost as well as the Cook County Jail
by NittanyCub on Sep 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny, they have some of the same guys.
Disposable dixie cup drinkin... I'm hiding out in the big city blinking...
by N Oakley on Sep 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Webcam
What’s the link to this webcam?
by Northpith on Sep 30, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So when does Lou announce the 25 man roster?
…and who is on the bench (though not part of the 25) and who goes to Mesa?
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 30, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When's the game start tomorrow?
Five minutes before that.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish i knew
you were being sarcastic.
dammit lou. i need to know.
(i’m so glad the sox have to play 163 tonight… no baseball would’ve driven me nutty)
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope I was being sarcastic too.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isnt Lovie Smith were talking about.....I bet we hear sooner than that
"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 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and who is that standing over there?
and where is my “I Hate Mondays” mug?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel
by Blue W on Sep 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you guys know
that at this point tomorrow, I will be grabbing a scorecard, 2 Becks beers, and possibly some peanuts- in October, in Wrigley…. ahhhh
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did i mention
it will be a post season special like score card
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Becks? seriously?
I’ll be there – with Old Styles in hand.
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 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 dollar more
and they are 20 ozs, and I dont get a headache-
Old Styles are for after a W
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting points.
I just can’t bring myself to buy anything else in Wrigley.
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 30, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you in 231 r 7
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope. 204 row 4
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 30, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice seats
231 is pretty close to me
Cubs Karma: Don't take anything for granted.....
by Andre Fonseca on Sep 30, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
229 r 13
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couch. Row 1. Cushion 1.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey that's odd
my ticket says Couch. Row 1. Cushion 1 as well, are you sure your ticket is real, or did you get it off craigslist ;)
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A very reputable seller in an alley.
Also sold me a funny smelling plant. I guess it’s pretty to look at, but so far all it’s done is made me giggle and eat Doritos.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close to me
Off to the side in the recliner. Same row though. :-p
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a good venue I hear.
No eyeline obstructions, no lines for the restroom, and the cheapest ballpark food I’ve ever seen.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have fun with that.
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine comes complete
with a waitress ;)
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Sep 30, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only problem seems to be getting a vendor to come by
Having to pour your own gets old.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
And the last time I tried to hire a waitress it turned out she was a cop, too.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 30, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 30, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torre Live on MLB: Furcal will be in starting line up
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting Dodgers lineup
Furcal, martin, manny, ethier, kemp, loney, blake, dewitt
(the order of the last five might be slightly mixed up but the names are correct.)
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the LA line-up
for game 1 was announced as:
Furcal, SS
Martin, C
Ramirez, LF
Ethier, RF
Loney, 1B
Kemp, CF
DeWitt, 2B
Blake, 3B
Lowe, P
Btw, while the Dodgers announced their 25 man, teams don’t have to officially do it ’til tomorrow morning, which is possibly as long as Pinella might take. The Dodgers could also change theirs before then. Dodger fans are rejoicing that Mark Sweeney was left off the roster, he of the like 100 OPS or something.
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no real suspense for the Cubs 25 man
except for Pie vs. Hoffpauir. Paul Sullivan reports that DeRosa and Cedeno are in despite their recent nagging injuries. Unless there’s some surprise like Howry volunteering not to pitch (yeah, right), the only thing up in the air is Felix or Micah.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Sep 30, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Micah was at the rally today
I wonder if that means anything….
by SuperContext on Sep 30, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like
Hoffpauir’s looked so good it’s hard to believe he woudn’t make it but then again he hasn’t much experience.
by underdog on Sep 30, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just scored 2 tix for Game 1!
My connection came through at the last possible second, and I could not be more excited! Another Madison to Chicago road trip! (And I’m on fire with the Cubs right now, the last two games I attended were Z’s no-no and the game the following Tuesday against CC at Wrigley)
Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.
by Schwa on Sep 30, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it going!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT : TBS sucks...
they are using “Stretch-O-Vision” for the pregame in “HD”. if they do this for the NLDS games, it will be the most pathetic thing I have ever seen.
by ballstitch on Sep 30, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
last year
the games were in true HD, once they actually, you know, got them in HD. I can’t imagine MLB would let them screw it up like that.
Screw it up with terrible ANNOUNCING, now that’s different.
"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 30, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well.l..
its been going back and forth and around, right now its ok.
the only concern here is that it’s foreshadowing TBS’s potentially crappy coverage (again).
I tried to be an optimist once, but I was afraid it wouldn’t work.
by ballstitch on Sep 30, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thursday's Game - and Beer Sales at Wrigley...
…does anyone know if the beer sales inside Wrigley will halt at 9:05pm as usual, or if that rule will be relaxed due to the 8:30om start?
Just curious…have not heard much about that.
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My guess...
Is that they’ll keep the same policy…7th inning or 9:20, whichever comes first. But who knows!?
I heart the riot. (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Sep 30, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Announcers for tomorrow's game?
Who will we have the pleasure of listening to? Dick Stockton, Chip Caray, Bob Brenly?
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 30, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like...
Dick Stockton, Ron Darling and Tony Gwynn.
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 30, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can I find our official playoff roster?
WOW WHAT A SEASON!
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 30, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm all set for games 3 (and 4 if necessary)
Flying in to LA with my son and flying Dad in from Waukegan to support the Cubbies in LA. Hope to get to see them finish the NLDS off. GO CUBS!
by HawaiiCubFan on Sep 30, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
White Sox--Marketing Blunders for $500, Alex
You never, never call for a “Blackout” from your fans. When everyone in the crowd is wearing black, it makes it look like there is no one at your ballpark.
On my standard def TV, it looks like no one is at the Cell.
by Josh77 on Sep 30, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Idk, that looks pretty cool
and the players still know there is people.
Although blackouts don’t always work – see UGA v Bama college football game
by cubsfaninatl on Sep 30, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, that way they feel at home
Because that’s what it’s like for most of the games. The White Sox games.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I was gonna say the same thing.
I heart the riot. (www.riotshirts.com)
by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Sep 30, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what channel is
the sox / twins game on?
by cubbiefanTN on Sep 30, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TBS
"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."
by CubsBullsBears on Sep 30, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean the White Sox / Twins game. It is considered bad form to omit the White.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad form
by who…. i’m fairly certain that everyone knew what i meant.
by cubbiefanTN on Sep 30, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you didn't notice...
but we take our White Sox pretty serious around here.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love them White Sox
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox fans omit the Red
They think they’re special. I always have to add the “White” when talking about the “Sox” because it confuses them.
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they ever announce the Cubs NLDS roster today?
I’m not seeing it anywhere on here or anywhere else.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nope not yet AFAIK
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy I like your sig line.
I have to ask “what is AFAIK”?
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind
I just figured it out. Thanks.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought you would like it.
as far as I know
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Sullivan is reporting,
Pie is on the NLDS roster, Hoffpauir is out. This is due in part because of DeRosa’s injury.
Hoffpauir, Wuertz, Hart and K. Hill have been sent to Mesa to work out in case they are needed in a later series.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Sep 30, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it wasn't rational...
but I was holding out hope that Wuertz would be on it and the Howrymeister would not.
Tommie Agee was out.
by Weeghman Park on Sep 30, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAH!
"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 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaaaarrrrggh
enough with the frank tv ads, I think Ive counted 4 already, 1 per inning, not counting the one they just cut away from to get back for 1st pitch.
WE GET IT. ENOUGH.
by ballstitch on Sep 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+100
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
by MOCubsfan on Sep 30, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what Radio station
is the game on? Anyone know?
"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 30, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never mind, I found it.
670 AM.
"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 30, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these guys
are pretty bland.
"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 30, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox announcers?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's two of then?
I can barely tell them apart.
"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 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, Steve Stone and Ed Farmer
announce for the White Sox
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Stone once pitched for the White Sox
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ed Farmer also pitched for the White Sox
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure it doesn't help
that I know almost nothing about the individual players, but their voices sound very alike to me.
"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 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised you don't recognize Stone
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's just so
vanilla.
"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 30, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it sounds like he's calling
a football game. The Chicago White Sox football team.
Take a breath! Have some inflection!
"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 30, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked him with the Cubs
before he got bitter. Dusty and his boys treated him poorly, but he could have handled it better.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
I didn’t pay enough attention then.
"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 30, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was the TV color commentator
Left after 2004
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching on TBS...
Who does Cal Ripken look more like? Uncle Fester or Steve Wilcos? Nothing against Cal of course.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is a pretty good game
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox game?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, the Twins game
they’re playing the White Sox.. Who just scored a run, I think…
"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 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I always thought Thome was a pretty classy guy. Why don’t you like him?
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome is not a jackass.
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably meant to reply to bheidge?
Because I agree
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes - just trying to keep the thread flowing consistently
"Can that be used in a sentence now as a swear word? as in "That was the most White Sox White Soxing call I’ve ever White Sox seen in all my years of watching this White Sox game. White Sox it all to hell!" Weeghman Park
by derv on Sep 30, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no problem
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably nothing more than
a strong dislike for the Indians, Phillies and White Sox.
He was always “that guy” to me, no matter where he was traded.
by bheidge on Sep 30, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In real life, he's a good guy.
OT: he grew up a Cubs fan.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting to know
but I’m a big Cub and Twins fan….so most of the White Sox roster bugs me.
by bheidge on Sep 30, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm constantly impressed
at how the Twins find a way to contend every year despite losing players.
I’ve got nothing against the White Sox myself, but it’d be kinda cool to see the Twins advance. I think it’s one and done against the Rays, though.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Peoria I believe...
and now lives in Hinsdale…western burb of Chicago…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably shouldnt have sent
cuddyer on that one. Although with Punto coming up next its an acceptable call
by bheidge on Sep 30, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought when it was hit that he should at least draw a throw
But was surprised that he kept coming home. It was closer than I expected.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was close
not sure why the announcers were saying “thats why Griffey is a gold glove player” a 1st baseman probably could have thrown him out from that distance
by bheidge on Sep 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it was pretty shallow
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Closer than "I" expected
The I is hiding behind my avatar…
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just met Dempster and Fukudome
Future Mrs. Fukudometer and I went jogging and did a lap around Wrigley. Saw the Dodgers taking BP and the ballhawks out. Passing the Cubs parking lot we got to see Fukudome getting in his Escalade and drive off, but then Dempster walks out, signs a dozen autographs, then keeps walking down Waveland. Mrs. Fuk and I wish him good luck them walk right behind him all the way to his house, 4 blocks west. He had a Fed Ex envelope and I can only speculate it was filled with two dozen great seats for tomorrow’s game. A bunch of Cubs fans walked by and had no idea it was Demp because he was in jeans and a t-shirt with a hat. Pretty cool to see the NL All Star Playoff Game 1 starter walking in the neighborhood.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Sep 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell that gave me chills
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Sep 30, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone checked out the Dodgers schedule for the past month of September?
started out with
3 @ home against San Diego
Day off
3 @ home against Arizona
3 @ San Diego
Day off
3 @ Colorado
4 @ Pittsburgh
3 @ home against San Francisco
Day off
3 @ home against San Diego
3 @ San Francisco
Not saying anything besides that is incredibly weak.
by bheidge on Sep 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's good!
Hopefully they’ll have a tough time getting up for tougher competition
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a great commercial
With ARam and Fukudome. Gave me Goosebumps.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Sep 30, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Viva Viagra
Every break they play a Viagra ad. What does that say about Sox fans?
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Sep 30, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that their White Sox
don’t stay up.
"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 30, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes it tough
to watch a game with your 8 year old.
“daddy will MY erection last more than 4 hours?”
by ballstitch on Sep 30, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a parent
but I’ll bet that’s one of those moments where you want to laugh, but you can’t.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and these ads are there over and over
so the kids hear them, even if you try not to let them, and they wonder what “erectile dysfunction” is. Does a 7 year old girl need to know that ?
please put these ads off until after 10.
ok back to the game, its the 9th!
by ballstitch on Sep 30, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and what a game it is!
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and its done! great catch
wow when was the last time both chicago teams made the postseason at the same time.
by ballstitch on Sep 30, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, it was
A pretty exciting 1-0 game
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1906 to answer your question
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, keep in mind
Divisional play is relatively recent…4 teams from each league even more so.
And, both Chicago teams pretty much sucked for most of the latter half of the 20th Century.
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy if they just stopped all drug ads
It’s your doctor’s job to prescribe drugs to you, not the drug companies’ job.
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by berselius on Sep 30, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
drug companies shouldn't be able to advertise like anyone else?
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Sep 30, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...but for PERSCRIPTION MEDS? It's not like a person can go out and just purchase those.
It’s not a regular consumer product like chips or cell-phone service. A licensed medical doctor HAS TO WRITE A PRESCRIPTION in order for someone to even have the ability to choose to purchase one…and they can still buy a generic most of the time. It’s stupid to run commercials for prescription medications…a waste of money, time and it also makes it more difficult on doctors when trying to diagnose patients. Patients already self-diagnose themselves using WEBMD and the internet, and now they’re convinced they need what the TV tells them as well.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 30, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The countdown begins for the
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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 30, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep a weather eye!
"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 30, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How often is this going to happen?
Two Chicago teams and two LA teams in the playoffs at the same time.
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and no New York teams
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was kind of joking around with friends about this lineup:
Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers, Angels, Mets, Yankees, Marlins, Rays
It could happen…
by daeviant on Sep 30, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We prolly won't see the two Chicago teams in the playoffs again for a while
Though I wouldn’t be shocked if that lineup happened next year. After that. chicago will mess it up.
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by nji232 on Sep 30, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if anyone posted this yet:
Courtesy of twitter:
cst_cubs Pie in, Hoffpauir out. Won’t be announced till Wed AM, but Cubs taking speedy Pie in final playoff roster spot. about 2 hours ago from txt
9/14/08 - Big Z throws a no-hitter and my son attends his first Cubs game. The perfect combination.
by Scrapptastic on Sep 30, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep..
someone just made a fanpost about it. Good decision if you ask me.
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by Bump Bailey on Sep 30, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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