First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Sunday 10/4, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Oct 4, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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Anyone listening to or watching the Cubs game today?
Tigers lead 3-0 in the 5th…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
I have MLB.TV, so I'll check on it occasionally as we go...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
I've got Twins-Royals on the TV
About to crank up Cubs on MLB.TV, and have Sox-Tigers on Gameday
"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
OK. You cover the Twins.
I’ll cover the Tigers. I have them on TV. And I’ll watch the Cubs on MLB.TV
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Cool
I’ll throw MLB.TV on the hi-def feed for once, so I can get the alert that something happened here and then watch the play 2 minutes later…
"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'm listening
Ron and Pat are talking about the Walk for JDRF
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
I'm watching Cubs!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
So am I and using the NFL game center for the Bears
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
GO CUBS - Let's have a great finale
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
OT: Maggs just homered for the Tigers. Now 4-0 , bottom 5.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
End of 5 now.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
B sharp?
"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
Any reason why Fukudome is not playing today?
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
Kubel 3 run HR
3-0 Twins, Bot 1
"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
Verlander will go 9 unless his arm falls off...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
yo yo yo
I’m on board for the last game thread of the season.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I'll bet :D
Biiiig sports day
"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
just got the second out on here
This might be too painful today. Maybe I’ll go back and watch the recording of yesterday’s game…
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Young solo HR
4-0 Twins, Bot 1
"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
Hello Tuesday night playoff game at the Met...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
wish I could get CSN
but I am enjoying watching the Jags wipe out the Titans
3-27. Go Jags.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
OT: Detroit 21 - Bears 21 at 00:26 of second ¼
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
Anyone got the over on that one?
"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
Same here.
His pitching mechanics make me want to kick small animals.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Human rain delay
"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. Slo-mo in real time
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
How the hell does he generate any speed at all with that crap?
"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 should be called for a balk - technical or otherwise.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
He looks like he needs to be oiled...
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
Go Chicago!
Beat Detroit!
"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
Hard to believe
I am actually rooting for the White Sox!
It’sthe end of the world
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Oct 4, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm good at rooting for teams who don't win
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Oct 4, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone recording the game on CSN?
sounds sick, but I want to get a copy of this one and the postgame
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
End 1, 4-0 Twins
"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 the Jags intercept the Titans AGAIN!
man, the crowd in Nashville looks so dead .. the stadium seems half empty
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I blame the stadium's girlfriend
"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
OT: Mid 6. 4-0 Detroit.
Hudson on for the Sux to pitch the bottom of the 6th.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Likely.
great trade bait .. Lind gets a nod from the Cubnationals
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
He really should be in the AL
Hopefully the Cubs could get somthing good for him. Maybe another 2nd baseman
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Oct 4, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Why? Trade? And who for?
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
LIND
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 4, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
89 huge MPH there
"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
More like luke warm
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
OT: Detroit 21 - Bears 21 at half time
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
all that matters is the final score
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
A nod's as good as a wink...to a blind man
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
twss
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
#221
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
One more, Demp
"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'll take one more on Mr. K, too :)
"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
OT: Reyburn homers again. 5-0 Tigers
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
End 6 now.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
I thought that guy was washed up after The Match Game
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
That's Gene...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
THERE'S JUST TOO MANY SPORTING EVENTS
I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
OT: Mid 2, 4-0 Twins
"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
Royals had runners at 2nd and 3rd and stranded 'em
We’re not the only ones, apparently
"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
At stranding RISP?
Probably
"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 should hope so...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Porcello will go for the Tigers Tuesday. Who goes for the Twins?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Thought he was going today...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Tuesday.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Don't buy a lottery ticket today, 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
scott baker
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 4, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp off to nice start - Now for some runs...
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
As long as the Twins don't lose and the Tigers win, we're gonna have a playoff, right?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yes. Both win, then they play Tuesday night at the Met.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Or both lose, right.
And in my 14 years of living in Minnesota I’ve never heard anybody call it “The Met”. “Giant Inflatable Toilet” is probably the leading vote getter.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
That's cause I don't live in Minnesota...
Then you would have heard it from me ;)
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Wait... Did Geo actually SWING at strike three?
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Oct 4, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
Crazy, man
Crazy
"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
yep
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
OT: Mid 7. Tigers 5, Sux 0
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
tnx...
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 blame gregg for throwing raburn that gopher ball
then we wouldnt be in this mess..
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 4, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't start. Apparently he didn't want to drop below .300 against Verlander.
There’s a team player…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
I hate AJ. A lot.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Oct 4, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
What does AJ stand for... any ideas?
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Oct 4, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Absent Jurisprudence
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
like shooting fish in a barrel
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
OT: End 2. 4-0 Twins
"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
Gooch blunder
"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
has So made a catch yet in LF?
he is so weak.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Taguchi is no Sam Fuld.
Drops cradle-catch in LF. Tracy on second base.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
OT Bears return opening kickoff for TD in 2nd half
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Way to go Lions! Right on track....
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Dammit I missed it.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
OT: Detroit 21 - Bears 28 at 14:48 of third ¼
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
Pitcher's duel
"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 think that takes care of the over/under
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I think the wind must blowing out...
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
Well, crap
Thanks, Gooch – you get to retire
"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
Put Marshall in LF again
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Oct 4, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions
RBI single by Drew. D'Backs up 1-0.
Advances to second on Taguchi’s throw home.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
How does Taguchi miss home plate by 10-15 feet from so close?
Fox would be an upgrade for both defense and offense
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
but fox can hit
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 4, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
at 40? years of practice, apparently...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Dang
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
like Detroit is dominating Da Bears
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Yes, you'll miss the playoffs if you do! Oh, wait...
Nevermind…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Gawdamighty
Quit talking about the Dome, Bert. I know they’re making you say the promos, but it’s getting really old. Nobody likes that dump.
I’m glad I didn’t watch any of the Mets home coverage last year, thankfully, or I’d have probably been saying the same about them
"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
Whenever I think about our bad season...
…I look to the New York Mets for happy thoughts. SUCKAS.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
OT: Mid 3, 4-0 Twins
Royals stranded the lead-off double.
"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
Hey now.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Just kiddin' - I'm actually kinda rootin' for the Tigers, too.
Got some family in Detroit.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
OT: Top 8, Tabbies 5, Pale Hose 0
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Pussies 5 Toten Hosen 0 ???
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
All right
2 Lee solo homers and we’re right back in this one
"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
Demp Ks Upton to escape further damage.
I’m tellin’ ya – that ump is WELL AWARE of what game this is. He’s ringing up that outside corner like a bell.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
He's not getting paid by the hour...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Ron proclaims ...
that Judd Sirot is the rookie of the year
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
Consider the source. Sorry Ronnie...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Ronnie needs a nap
Judd’s yelling is keeping him awake
"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
for annoying radio men in mlb?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
OT: Detroit 21 - Bears 31 at 10:18 of third ¼
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
at 10:23 (if any cares)
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
Well, I think Detroit
is on the long climb to respecability/
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
seems so
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
There was only one way to go after losing every game in 2008...
Up is all that’s left…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Robbie kicked
a 52 yarder. I think it’shis first at that distance.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
He is starting to replace Kevin Butler
as one of my fave kickers.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I really like him.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Who's in RF for the D'backs?
’Cuz that route looked like one Sori would have taken
"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
OT: Kubel 3 run HR!
7-0 Twins
"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
The way Pavano is pitching
They could donate 6
"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
Fuld doubles and advances to third on Demp's sac bunt.
Theriot inside-out special, please.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Hey - real baseball
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
WTF happened there?
Fuld TOOTBLAN?
"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
OT: Sox score. 5-1 now. Runners on 2nd & 3rd with one out.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
2 more score. Now 5-3 in Detroit.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
And the crowd in Minneapolis goes nuts as they post the score
"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'd imagine...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
What, Where, When - I thought we were out ..... oh never mind.
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
come on scott "you gonna call that" podsednik
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 4, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Sigh.
Fuld gets caught in rundown after comebacker to Davis. Theriot to second.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Wild pitch/walk puts Theriot on 3rd, Taguch on 1st.
1 out for DLee.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
time for DLee to do something exciting
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Top of the 8th is still going on...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Verlander is out of the game in Detroit. Sox have 2 on, two out.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Rodney pitching
There was something in the air that night…
"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
Detroit's version of Gregg. Except he gets saves
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
I wanna see some Cub runs - Demp get'em out quickly!
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
Reynolds rips double.
2nd and 3rd, no outs for Chris Young.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
F
"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
Getaway day indeed...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Crap
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
OT: Teahen RBI double
7-1 Twins
"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
Cold, orange and wet?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Granderson saves the game with a diving catch. Mid 8. 5-3 Tigers
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Damn, I like Grandy a lot
Kid can flat-out play
"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
Yep. I'd love to see him in a Cubs uni...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
JUMP
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
What happened?
I went to work on my wedding vows and come back to a 5-0 deficit.
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
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