First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Friday 10/2, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Oct 2, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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Let's go out with a bang.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Which is also
WSS
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I hope the ball goes through Billy Buckner's legs
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Cubs lineup
Fuld CF,
Dome RF,
Aramis 3B,
Fox 1B,
Baker 2B,
Scales LF,
Hill C,
Blanco SS,
Gorzelanny LHP
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I predict we score in double digits today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Just got home from work - talk about good timing...
Go Cubs!!!
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
lovely
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a distinct possibility.
They’ve looked a tad, lifeless, since being officially eliminated after Tuesday night’s game.
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
Nice throw, Gorzo
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Quote in the NY Times about the Olympics
"We’ll be O.K.; we have the Cubs, remember," said Beth Nielsen, 49, as she began to walk away. "We’ve been through things before."
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/sports/03chicago.html?hp
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
1-0 already? WTF?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
no... 2-0
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
You and your double digit scoring....
:-)
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Temp in the 40s and wind blowing out?
How’s THAT possible?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
3-0 Young HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I blame Miles
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
My guess is the front that came down from Canada is now moving out to the NE
being pushed by a ridge of high pressure that brings some warmer SW winds with it.
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
Thank you Tom Skilling
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Anytime.
Meteorology and baseball are the only two occupations in which you can fail roughly 70% of the time and still get paid.
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
And paid WELL, I might add...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
You have to be able to gesture at nothing on a green screen
That takes talent, yo.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And remember not to wear bright green/blue to work.
Lest you want to be a floating head.
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
The Harry Potter look...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
And be hated by the poor guy trying to set up the keyer...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
It's kinda funny now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Chris Young HR, 3-0 D'Backs
No word on whether Da Gorz slammed his glove down.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
he tried but the wind blew it back into his face...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Throw it back, Ken!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
23-22 today fellas?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Why not...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Rusty Nail at the plate, ladies and gentlemen. Rusty Nail.
Oh, wait…make that Rusty Ryal. Rusty Ryal.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
with a name like that, he needs a fu manchu or something.
He looks way too nice in his headshot.
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
Mandatory 5:00 shadow and a menacing mustache, I think.
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
Could be a SHE. Busty Rusty...
no ’stash…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
That had not crossed my mind.
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
Could be
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Hmm. Busty AND rusty...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Rusty Ryal is the bum on my stoop
I gave him fifty cents to buy some soup…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
He drinks where he lies
He`s covered with flies
He`s got the hand me down Pumas and the tie dyes
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Hows it going everyone?
Great day for Chicago sports huh!?
No Olympics, Cubs off to a poor start, Hawks giving up a late goal….
To eliminate exclusion, we cut out the differences to feel like we belong.
What the heck? Did those umps sitting behind HP just flip someone off?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
apparently...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Wrigley looks cold, wet and miserable on the video stream.
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
I'd rather be there than here at work...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
It's cold and wet here in Germany - I'd rather be cool and moist in Wrigley
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
dang double replies...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Good news!
@Ballhawk_Ken: I’m not getting older, I’m getting younger! Chris Young that is. Deep blast to LC, across the street, off the fence, and in my hand!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Told ya :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ballhawk has Young's blast in his hand.....
yuck.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome walks!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Was that the Cubs scouting department in the pregame ceremony?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
Interns...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Like I said....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Andy White for starting SS in 2010!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
A real SS makes a real ML play.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
Andy White for starting SS in 2010!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
3 up. 3 down. 3-0 DBs
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Is the wind not blowing out for the Cubs today?
By the way did you know that the Dbacks pitcher currently has a no hitter going?
Really? As in he has given up no hits in the game?
Interesting…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wow, when was the last time that happened?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Against the Cubs?
9/9/1965
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
and we're safe
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Imagine if he took a no-no into the ninth...
…and then lost it on a groundball between his legs that’s ruled an infield hit.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
BABIP gods are still frowning
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ask and ye shall receive
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
And one to bring him home
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Argh, too late.
Throw it back in the bin – we’ll use it next inning.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
OK
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
The Cubs recent offense seems to think they are in the first round f the playoffs.
Anyone want to tell them they aren’t?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
It *is* October
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Naw... Let'em dream
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Hill singles!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Len: Nice catch by that fan
Hand hurts, but he got a souvenir.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
that's gonna leave a mark...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Doesn't just about every fan at today's game get a foul ball?
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
a big yo yo yo from the left coast!
was on the phone with Apple doing a reset/restore of my iPhone.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I see you're not posting from it
3.1 install didn’t work so well, huh?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
turned my phone into a paperweight :-(
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Mmm...iBrick
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
in cruising the Internet, it seems I am not the only one having this issue w/3.1
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
The upgrade didn't go all that well for me, either
But thankfully, I didn’t brick the phone – just had to do a complete restore and reinstall a bunch of apps.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
yes, I'll have to put the tunes & apps back on the phone when I get home tonight
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I just heard today that my iPhone has arrived in Belgium - Only took Apple 2½ months to deliver
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
why so long?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
TWSA
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Belgium does not allow bundles. They have to sell the phones unlocked.
Apple doesn’t like doing this, I suppose.
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
inverse popup infield hit
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
This is a SLEEPY game so far...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
And it's making me GRUMPY...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Nooo, Larry!
Don’t talk to him!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Gas Can Larry can do no good
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
crap. he must have told him a double is better than a grand slam
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I guess that's what happens when you pitch around a .208 hitter (even if he homered in his last AB)
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
GD it Rothschild!
Never, EVER let him go to the mound.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Garrrrrgghhhhhh
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Hmm. Looks like me back in the 70s in college...
Less the coat of fur…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Looks like me in the 80s in college
INCLUDING the fur.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 2, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
in the 70s...
one night after a heavy night of beers, I got out of bed and I decided to sit down to take a leak. the next thing I know my legs are killing me. when I got back to bed I realized it was over 4 hours later—I fell asleep while taking a leak. how sad is that?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
sad or legendary.
depends on the definition, i suppose.
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
Sounds about right. I woke up in the wrong bed one night.
Community bathroom in the dorm. Missed my door on the way back by one. Both rooms had bunk beds. Hey, I was close…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
I wish there were stats kept on a pitcher's performance after a mound visit by each pitching coach.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
7-0 D'Backs on Byrnes RBI single off Baker's glove.
Berg warming up.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I think I may have been mistaken on which team is going to score double digits.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes - It is all your fault - I don't like you any more - Meany
::going off in a huff::
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
The crowd is less than underwhelmed...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
So we got Pittsburgh's version of the Sloth today.
I’m going to the doctor. Maybe some mood-altering drugs will help surviving the winter with this bad taste left from the last few games.
Ask for a Doggie Bag. And remember to share...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Break up the Diamond Backs!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
No, but a candy bar might...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Aaron Miles is pinch hitting! Aaron Miles is pinch hitting!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
And got a hit
Buy a lottery ticket, quick!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Oh, good God...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Well, for those of you who wanted to see plenty of Fuld and Fox and fill-in-the-blank
prospects, thinking a team full of them would propel the Cubs to the promised land …
Maybe not.
Three’s a reason these guys are bench players.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Oct 2, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions
Guess that neither Samardzija nor Gorzelanny
want to be in the rotation next year.
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
I don't know.
I read that Olney article, but I have trouble believing the Cubs won’t offer arbitration to neither Harden nor Grabow. I think they both get offered.
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
Gregg still wants to be the closer next year.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Oct 2, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He can be the official Cubs:
- door closer
- window closer
- bottle closer
- jar closer
But please don’t let have the ball in the 9th inning
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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