Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Friday 9/5, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 5, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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PrintChicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds, Sep 5, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
I don't have a whole lot to say except I hope the rain holds off, because playing a doubleheader at this time of year is no one's idea of fun, and -- just win, baby. Time to reduce that magic number yourselves.
But to calm yourselves down before tonight's game, please read Barry Rozner's voice of reason.
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Lilly and Arroyo have matched up twice before this year, on July 10 and August 20, both at Wrigley Field, and Arroyo has won both of them, even though Lilly gave up only two hits on August 20. This time, the matchup is at the launching pad known as Great American Ballpark; both Lilly (30) and Arroyo (25) are among the ML leaders in HR allowed. Fortunately for Lilly, his former tormentor Adam Dunn is in Arizona. No other Red has homered off him more than twice (Edwin Encarnacion, who homered on July 10). Lilly needs to step up. Since that July 10 loss, he is 4-2, 3.34 in nine starts.
Meanwhile, no Cub has really hit Arroyo well except for Mark DeRosa (9-for-18, a double, a HR). Derrek Lee has two homers off him, but only a .231 average. Like Lilly, time for the Cub hitters to step up.
Today's game is on CSN+, which means Chicago viewers get it on CLTV, and outside the market people have to listen to the awful Marty Brennaman and his even worse son little Thommy. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Once again, a reminder that you can find the overflow comment threads, including the first pitch thread, on the right sidebar of both the front page and any interior page in the box headed "RECENT STORIES IN GAME THREADS". Today's first pitch thread posts at 6 pm CT, and the overflow comment threads will post at 7 pm, 8 pm and 8:45 pm CT.
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Hey legs...
Can you make up one of those with Jimmyeatworld & Goodie1969? Puhleese?
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 5, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
You dare challenge their candidacy?
What is your platform? Who has endorsed you? What do you believe in?!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
I stand for the Cubs winning the World Series.
Free drinks, and sandwiches for all. I will spread the Cubs love to all the world and reduce our dependence on Brewer’s losses. I am endorsed by Jimmy Edmonds, Jimmy Hendry, Jimmy Morrison and most importantly, Jimmy Osmond.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 5, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
i heard ex-mariners 3bman
jimmy presley endorsed you
All Jimmy's endorse me... even Jimmy Walker!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 5, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
whachootalkinabout, WILLIS!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe you meant...
DYNOMITE!!!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Ah, the Jimmy platform.
Jimmy likes that. Jimmy likes that a lot.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
All Jimmy... all the time.... Jimmy TV!!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 5, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
do you serve jimmy chongas
at your fundraising dinners?
Mr. Candidate, sir. A Foreign Policy Question.
What is your Middle East foreign policy? The Israel Baseball League last year had former Cub pitcher Ken Holtzman, and former Mets Art Shamsky and Ron Blomberg as managers. This year, they might not sign contracts. Is there any chance we can get Ryan Braun and Gabe Kapler to take their place next year, so as to get them off the Brewers?
As President...
I’ll invest in renewable sports like women’s beach volleyball, women’s indoor volleyball, and the next generation of homegrown women volleyball players. That’s how America is going to free itself from our dependence on foreign baseball – not through short-term gimmicks, but through a real, long-term commitments.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
SNL: what are you and Sue running for?
bat boy & bat girl of the Cubs? that would be a great honor.
I can’t imagine you would want to be President of the country. Wouldn’t that cut down on the BCB blogging? You may want to rethink this.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
As long as
you keep around the bikini’s for the beach volleyball players and those shorts for the indoor players, you have my full support.
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
What's your platform, SWL?
I’d like to hear about it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I will defer to my VP running mate here....
Sue….fumigate your wisdom.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhhh
been waiting all afternoon for the pregame thread…last 2 hours of work will go much faster now
don't you mean "work" ?
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
I'll go with...
Cubs 7
Reds 3
Grand slam by Ronny Cedeno in the top of the 8TH. Yeah, right!
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Sep 5, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I say
Cubs 12
Reds 6
Homers from Alfonso and ARam, with more than one run scoring via “small ball”
You know it!
We start the 8th up 12-1 and Lou sends Howry in to pitch 2 :\
small ball,
like corey patterson throwing to the wrong base
A shitty week
could VERY WELL be turned around, with the weekend in store, and the Cubs trouncing the Reds tonight…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
And Mizzou hanging 100 tomorrow...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Need to win
It’s getting cold hanging out on this ledge
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
Come on in from that ledge... everything will be just fine.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 5, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually I'm too old to take up skydiving
bad ankles, bad knees, bad attitude. LOL
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
Carlos Quentin
Wow, the news about his busted wrist has to be staggering for the Sox and their fans.
I wouldn’t wish this on any team. We all know how long it took DLee to rebound, and some may say he still hasn’t.
Pardon the pun
but that’s a really tough break for the Sox. Quentin was the only dude supplying any offense for that team for the first half of the season. It looks like they are scoring plenty now, but I don’t think they can afford to lose the man for the rest of the season. He was on his way to the MVP, in my opinion.
Hey guys
…it could be worse. At least this hasn’t happened to us this year…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
SportsCenter had a great time with that AB.
I laughed, but how everyone could just lose track of the count is beyond me.
But really, how do we KNOW he wasn't?
Maybe he confused the ump with some kinda long-distance Jedi mind trick.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
this is not the count you're looking for.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard A.J. interviewed on ESPN radio the other day...
…and apparently after Cliff Lee completed his 20th victory he was staring down A.J. in the dugout instead of celebrating with his teammates. Naturally, A.J. claimed to know nothing about why Lee was so pissed off.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Hope the rain holds off.
They need to win tonight period. Go get ’em Cubs!!!!
I’m still pissed at Bob Howry.
might I suggest a little blue pill for kingdom?
(you left yourself wide open for that one…sorry)
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
See thats why I think $1 for every scoreless inning Howry pitches would be an interesting donation
We could prolly count it out in change “rolling my eyes”
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 5, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
If lou trots him out there again in a situation like that
I think we may have to Call A&E and have an intervention with Lou.
All kidding aside, I have to wonder what the positional players think when howry trots out to the mound. Not only is he slow as molases, but it is not like he is really fooling anyone…
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Sep 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
we have had a
not starting lineup in awhile. time to fix that.
not starting lineup for cincinnati.
cf vada pinson
2b ron oester
rf paul o’neill
1b lee may (once got thrown out at home from third on a single)
3b wayne krenchicki
lf bernie carbo
c dave van gorder
ss darrell chaney
p jay tibbs
no sabo?
or danny jackson?
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
Rozner
the voice of reason? I don’t think so.
The hatchet job he’s doing on Zambrano is reminiscent of his rants against Sammy Sosa.
Maybe he hates Latino ballplayers.
Or maybe Z stiffed him for an interview.
Rozner always has his own agendas.
Maybe he hates Latino ballplayers?
That sir, is just a bit slanderous. Think what you will of the man as a journalist, but do NOT frame him as a bigot…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
You think that was a hatchet job?
Why?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
First offical press release of the the campaign
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
Him getting a letter of resignation might be his first order of business.
SWL
I can’t even get a pic to post that must mean I am not cut out for press secretary since that will be one of the mail responsibilties. I will support your campaign 100%
Sincerely
Maddy
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 5, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
**main
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 5, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, just goes to show that...
…press secretaries have the shelf life of a drummer in Spinal Tap.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
And what happened to Stumpy Joe?
Its not very pleasant story…but uh, he died, uh he choked on uh, the official explanation was he choked on vomit…It was actually -it was actually someone else’s vomit…you know there’s no real…Well they can’t prove whose vomit it was…they don’t have the ability…theres no way of… You can’t really dust for vomit…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It was like a little green globule...
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
"You know, several, you know, dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
This comes as an unexpected blow to my campaign...
but I cannot express my gratitude for the nearly 2 hours of service you have given. Would you be willing to serve in a lesser role as HBCG administrative assistant?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
sure I'd would love to
"A catchers biggest concern behind the plate is to make his pitcher pitch a little better than he can" Roy Campanella
by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 5, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you for your continued support Maddie...
Your official title is “Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of Pole Dancing”. Your new business cards should be ready by the middle of next week.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to have Jayo525
as the Director of the FBI. Any guy who uses the pickup line of “Does this smell like chlororform to you?” has got it going.
Consider it done...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
The re-release of the first offical press release of the campaign...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
He was called Abe Mikva in my house.
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.
As a dedicated environmentalist
I can not support this ticket. Your prosthesis should be made of renewable source that does not destroy perfectly good trees. Also Sue should be ON top.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 5, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
The groundswell has already begun...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
are those your children?
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I have heard some of the news on this and so let me be as clear as possible.
I think people’s families are off limits, and people’s children are especially off limits. This shouldn’t be part of our politics, it has no relevance towards our respective campaign. And so I would strongly urge people to back off these kinds of stories. Candidate’s children shouldn’t be the topic of our politics and I hope that anybody who is supporting me understands that is off limits.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
We all know you are covering for the fact
that your eldest son is not only a die hard White Sox fan but even wears and " Ozzie
Rules" T shirt. Sorry SWS the apple does not fall far from the tree and while I would like
to support Sue I can’t vote for someone who is who allows his own child to behave in such a disgusting manner.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
This is just an example of the kind of political smear tactics I refuse to participate in.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Can those kids vote?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Interesting...this just in
According to the Soto Poll, 69% suggests that a SWL/Sue369 ticket will resonate better with younger more active voters if Sue369 is on top
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Sep 5, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
And now...
back to talking politics.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
is it hot in here?
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by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sue....
That was part of the conversation we were keeping private!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
That's okay...
As long as you don’t tell them about the time…………………………….
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
omg
yessssssssss!! I’m about to ……..all over myself laughing at this post
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
I like this....
I might just have to steal it and use it sometime on my site.
Kasey
See my Pictures of the 2008 Cubs at http://ignarski.tripod.com/cub-pics-2008.html
Also, see the Cubs 2008 schedule with game results and TV schedule at http://ignarski.tripod.com/sched2008.html
pretty!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Reasonable?
Flat out saying Zambrano faked it because he was mad? That is what is slanderous.
Wow he was throwing 95 meant his arm was fine. That’s plain stupid.
He has shown a tendency to bash hispanic players more than others but since the guy he hates most in Chicago is Rex Grossman not so sure he hates only them. (Barry’s wedding to Kyle Orton is next Tuesday)
Go Cubs
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"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
I think it's broke.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
it doesn't need a shot!
it’s just in its head. It needs a public rebuking! BENCH IT!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
DFA
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
TECHNICAL BALK
to the Reply link!
Umps 1, Cubs 0, Reds 0, Reply link -1!
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
The umps refuse to lose control of the game...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
well, the ump
did call Reply Link out on strikes after mis-counting the number of balls.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Either evolve...
…or get back in the cave…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Um...
what did i just walk into???
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Any guesses on what hair style Arroyo comes out in tonight?
I say something tasteful and shoulder length with blond highlights.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
strong words
from a VP candidate.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Sep 5, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I keepz it real.
I DON’T LIKE PEOPLE PLAYING ON MY PHONE!
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Sep 5, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
honesty and integrity
two traits lacking in contemporary politics
A platform built on Fecal Matter
I smell an endorsment from Roto Rooter.
"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico." -- Harry Carey
by TheRiot Police on Sep 5, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
bronson's always got a soft spot in my heart
he threw me a ball before the boston/cubs game a couple years ago
okay he wasn’t really throwing it to me, he was throwing it to a boston fan two spots down from me, his aim just blows!
he was good
you can always download the podcast from ESPN if you didn’t tivo it.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
ah. okay
well, if anyone ELSE wants to hear derosa you can get the podcast from espn or itunes…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
What's the podcast called specifically?
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Either PTI or Pardon the Interuption
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN.com
Then go to the Podcenter. You’ll see a label for that. Then look for the specific show yyou want.
There is also an interesting show everyday called Baseball Today. They talk about MLB in general and trends they see. It’s great for free.
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
Heres the direct link
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Cool, thanks!
I’m always on the lookout for podcasts. Gotta long commute!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Baseball Today
is fun too.. . usually. They have guests you don’t hear from very often.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, OK.
I’ll check that out. I already listen to Cubscast, Bricks & Ivy Radio, the Pitch and AP Baseball. I should also confess to subscribing to Steve Stone’s appearances on Boers & Bernstein on the Score, but they rarely seem to post updates and I mostly just get annoyed with what Stone says anyway.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Yeah, they get a little annoying on B&I...
…and they post so sporadically it gets aggravating. I still listen, though.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Onward and UPWARD!
I’ll be listening tonight on XM. Going to the local HS football game where my daughter is in the marching band. People can’t understand when I have my headphones on why I yell at odd times related to the football game going on at hand. Then they notice I’m wearing my Cubs cap.
Wax ’em Boys!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
Sooooo....you dress like this for football games?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
dont ever
post anything like that again please
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
It's time this nation heal from those wounds....
or at least get over it. Gonzales is the real goat anyway.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
that reminds me of
when I watch a comedy on an airplane (on my laptop) when everyone else is watching a mystery and I might bust out laughing at an odd time. I get very strange looks from people on the plane.
…to odd times and Cub victories!!
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
back in april,
i set up an excel sheet to track the nl central.
since cinci and pitt have been ‘zeroed’, i’ve added the mets and philly to it.
numbers will lower tonight. hopefully some more than once.
They just said on WGN radio
Sinatro and Lou just arrived at the ball park. Apparently they decided to drive instead of fly with the team. Lou googled for directions and then fell asleep while Sinatro drove. Sinatro drove almost to Cleveland when Lou woke up and figured it out! They were 250 miles out of their way! Classic.
Road trip!
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Actually
It was probably their wives that gave ’em the direction printout that said “Cleveland”
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Funny updates from Gordo's Twitter:
cst_cubs cst_cubs Still waiting for Lou. He and Sinatro driving in today from Chi. We think they have gps. Not so sure if they considered time-zone diff tho. 39 minutes ago from txt
cst_cubs Lou made it. Just after 5 here — 3 hours later than planned. Something about cleveland. 9 minutes ago from txt
Also: Lineup!
cst_cubs Lineup vs. Arroyo: sori, riot, lee, rami, dero, edmds, soto, FUKU, Lilly. 10 minutes ago from txt
cst_cubs Z talks about shoulder. Says it was never pain, only discomfort that built thru Tues start. Looks for quick return. 43 minutes ago from txt
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
its no biggie
Just copy/paste. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
since we're making predictions...I predict C.C. gives up 7 runs tonight and the Brew Crew loses 11-2
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is now way to go through life son.
and ned gets tossed for complaining
about not being able to use cc on re-entry to close the last 3 innings.
seriously, it would be nicee if someone hammered cc soon.
Nice would be a Cub win
everything else is just a bonus.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd love that to come true
but I have zero faith in the Padres to score more than 3 runs 2 games in a row.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Damnit... no AFN coverage!
I instead get to watch the fantastic battle between Navy and Ball State. I’ve gotta root for the other service academies… except when the play AIR FORCE!
I just watched Knocked Up on dvd. just as good the second time around.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Since there is no AFN for me...
Who’s gonna entertain me in the thread?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Did you go to USAFA?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
What do you mean?
It’s the non-coms that keep the officers straight. :-)
(My dad was a non-com in the Navy and told me so.)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Please.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 5, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, please.
Early and often.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Thats not what she told me...
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
don't worry
i know she’s a liar.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesn't make it any better
Since I’m not sure what she’s saying……
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Well.. maybe not a liar
she said you didn’t listen….
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
And here I am thinking...
…it referred to voting in Chicago.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
In a video game bathroom?
This is a blatant politically motivated cheap shot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm a hired gun from another campaign
Santo, I served with Jack Kennedy: I knew Jack Kennedy; Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Santo, you’re no Jack Kennedy.
If you're going to start with the complements...
please don’t forget to include my running mate.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
hey, that's a fine hoosier you're making fun of
actually, wait, feel free to.
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
I had the option of
Thinking about “she” or chicago politicians. which would you choose?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Checkmate.
"I see the playoff schedule posted in the paper, and that stuff makes me nervous because you can't take anything for granted. We have a great team. We have a really good team. We're playing well, but we haven't won yet." - Jim Edmonds, 8/31/08
Not gonna be around tonight
since my friends are taking me out for my bday – no clue what they have planned but it’s large, exorbitant and I should probably be scared.
Let’s score early and often tonight! (referring mostly to the cubs)
p.s.
Definitely voting for SWL and Sue all the way
by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 5, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
happy birthday!!
try not to get into too much trouble. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
We're gonna have this whole thing in the bag by Halloween Sue.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
November babies are the bestest though!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Night Jimmy!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta go to work. Win one for me, would you boys (and girls)?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 5, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Hell no
I’ll win one for me though and you’ll just have to accept it
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
thanks!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Sep 5, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
now thats taking one for the team!
lol
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of the team....
Do you have the PD report and polling data for our strategy meeting on Monday?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
when did i get hired by the campaign???
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
They put you on retainer back in April
And are just now calling on your services. Get to work.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Wheres my agent...
i think they missed the deadline to sign the deal…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Your agent somehow
put a clause in saying ‘not signing it’ will cause it to go into effect at a certain date
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
god my agent sucks
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
You were annointed in yesterday's wrap-up thread.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
i guess thats what i get for not reading a wrap up thread, huh?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I should tell you that Maddy is your Administrative Assistant.
Effective today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
just like the deadline
for the repubs and the dems missing the deadline in texas for
naming your candidates to be on the ballot.
deadlines don’t matter
It's hard working people like you that make this country great!
And pay the salary of politicians like me.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't you get the memo?
We’ve taken away the salary for your elected position. You just get a small food stipend.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
This just in...
Fanta Zero is good shit. Fanta is one of those drinks that just tastes so much better in europe
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
Lou on pregame:
planning a team meeting to share his experiences as a player.
looking for a good game from lilly. he’s been good for us following loses.
time of year when playing a relaxed team is rough. wondering about schedule, why 18 games in a row?
had a good off day. gotta play better & get on a good streak.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
SWL
Could you please clarify for which office you are running?
(Please say “Commissioner of Baseball”. Pleaseee………)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Every office is important...
and the men and women who occupy them should be honored to serve in whatever capacity the office in question dictates. The service to something bigger than ourselves is a hallmark of what this country was founded on. Our fore-fathers used the words “We the People”, not “Me the Person”. We the People is what it will take to once again make this nation great. Getting back to this foundational principle of our past will insure a more prosperous and healthy future. Thank You.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 5, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Very political!
A long-winded response that didn’t come close to answering the question… :-)
Perhaps you learned your politics in Chicago???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Brandon Phillips is batting 3rd,
and his OPS is only .760, 21 HRs, 77 RBIs. That’s 100 points lower than DeRo…
I always thought he was a really fine player. Bad year? Not as good as I thought?
Having a .760 in the #3 spot doesn’t say much for the Reds’ offense.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Let's get a win tonight!
i’ll be sneaking glances throughout a dinner party.
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
Cory says tarp on field
game looks to be delayed… no start time announced yet.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions
6:25 Central
for start time. Says Cory.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 5, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions
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