What Does MLB Do To Top Yesterday? Division Series Day 1 Preview
by Al Yellon on Oct 7, 2009 11:15 AM CDT
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PrintIf the postseason is half as exciting as yesterday's dramatic 12-inning Twins win over the Tigers in game 163 for both of them, we are in for quite an October.
Doesn't always work out that way, of course, but we can dream, can't we? Three of the four series begin today; the Red Sox and Angels will start their series tomorrow. It will be the fourth time in the last six seasons that those two will meet in the playoffs' first round; the Red Sox have won the three previous encounters, sweeping two of them and giving the Angels a single consolation game last year. The Angels posted a better regular season record than the Red Sox, but as we Cubs fans know, you can throw those records out the window once the postseason begins.
Meanwhile, the Twins would appear to be huge underdogs against the Yankees, who won 16 more regular season games than they did and who swept the Twins in their season series (7-0). But CC Sabathia has been bad in his last four postseason starts, posting a 9.47 ERA for Cleveland and Milwaukee the last two years, and if the Twins can steal one game in Yankee Stadium, they will return to a huge home-field advantage in the Metrodome. Don't count the Twins out.
In the National League, the two series seem more evenly matched; the four teams had 95 (Dodgers), 93 (Phillies), 92 (Rockies) and 91 (Cardinals) victories in the regular season. The Dodgers and Cardinals both had outstanding pitching this year; will all those games be decided by 1-0 scores? And any time you play games at Coors Field, anything can happen. By the time that series gets to Denver this weekend, it might be snowing there.
After the jump you'll find all the info you need to follow today's three games.
Rockies at Phillies, 1:30 pm CDT. TV: TBS. Announcers: Brian Anderson and Joe Simpson
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Rockies site Purple Row and Phillies site The Good Phight.
Twins at Yankees, 5 pm CDT. TV: TBS. Announcers: Chip Caray and Ron Darling
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Twins site Twinkie Town and Yankees site Pinstripe Alley.
Cardinals at Dodgers, 8:30 pm CDT. TV: TBS. Announcers: Dick Stockton and Bob Brenly
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Cardinals site Viva el Birdos and Dodgers site True Blue LA.
I'm not going to post overflow threads today; if this one gets too long or slow by the third game, someone please post an overflow in the FanShot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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It appears the games are blacked out to mlb.tv subscribers.
That is such BS – it’d be nice if those of us strapped to our computers could enjoy the video, too. Anyway, I’ll be tuning in to the audio of the Phillies-Rockies game this afternoon.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
My coworker with mlb.tv tells me
if you have the Premium tier, they’re available. I got to watch a very weird broadcast last night using his account.
I'm an MLB.TV Premium subscriber
And I can’t get video.
Stupid, stupid MLB
"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 just noticing that too.
Audio only. Wow. Unbelievable. If this were my moneys, I’d be hella pissed.
MLB.TV Premium - currently showing "Commercial Break in Progress" in Europe
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
My coworker just coughed up another $10 to get the postseason.tv scam.
MLB.TV Premium subscribers don’t qualify for video. Audio only.
I'm a MLB.TV Premium subscriber and I do have video!
Listened to the pre-game show on WPHT and switched to video at game time using the control in Adobe Flash player. Maybe being in Europe has something to do with it – no blackouts here.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
And now they just started streaming from the stadium
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Yeah, I take back what I said.
I’m an premium subscriber and I do seem to have video access via the postseason.tv link ballhawk mentions below.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
What link is this?
I have premium and only have audio?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I don't have cable so I poked around mlb.com this morning
apparently there is something called postseason.tv which mlb is touting as “companion coverage” to TBS. 8 different camera angles, you pick which one you want, blah, blah, blah. According to chilango2 in last night’s game thread, it wasn’t working too well.
And even if it were, I don’t want camera angles – I want the tv feed. And would be willing to pay for it. Didn’t MLB have a special mlb.tv package just for the playoffs last year?
Just when you think Bud can’t get any marooner, he surprises us all…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It's a piece of junk,
but then again, if you use it as a “companion,” I guess it’s not bad at all. But this’ll be my only source for the postseason while I’m at the office. Guess it’s better than nothing. Now, if only we could get Chip to say “fisted” for every pitch…
We need Lovitz back
For more flouls.
"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
It is annoying and you miss a bunch of plays
Using this yesterday gives me an appreciation for the editing job the professionals do. The only way I could get it be of any use was to choose the mosaic view and have 4 different angles at once.
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
Go Phillies!!! Go Phillies!!! Go Phillies!!!
1) I was born in Philadelphia and moved to Chicago when I was 8 months old. LWDYWMTD
2) I have developed a real dislike for the Rockies during the WC race.
3) Apparently no black outs in Europe.
I hope this does mean there is a lynch mob looking for me.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
A one man mob - I like it
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
According to B-R
11 Lynchs have played ball at the major-league level: Adrian, Danny, Ed, Henry, Jack, Jerry, 2 Mikes, 2 Toms, and Walt
It’s a small mob, but enough guys to field a team with a couple of subs.
"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
Ed looks kind of angry in that photo, too.
Kind of the way the head of a mob should look.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'm running already...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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Expect a lot of runs in the Phils-Rockies game today
Wind is blowing from left field to right field at 35-40 mph.
Seriously,
isn’t there some young talent out there in the broadcasting industry? The only thing worse than Dick Stockton doing play-by-play for football, is Dick Stockton doing play-by-play for baseball.
Even though the Cubs aren’t in it, I love playoff baseball. Watching the end of last nights game, so much excitement and intensity in a lot of those games. They just feel different watching them even on TV, maybe it is the Fall air.
Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air...
Last night's game was great
EXCEPT for having to listen to Ron Darling. I nearly muted it, but then I wouldn’t have been able to think about the 1998 Cubs (first Cubs playoff team I watched) while listening to Chip Caray. I would put Darling in the Joe Morgan pantheon of bad baseball announcers.
I was ticked
It was still a regular-season game, technically. I wanted to listen to Dick and Bert, but noooo…
"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
But it's going to be 70 in Denver today....
….Saturday could be miserable. I’m betting they will postpone the game. But why the hate for the Rox? I’m not saying they’ll sweep the Phillies like they did in 2007, especially with Philadelphia tossing three left-handers at them. But they have a much more balanced team this year than they did two years ago. (But being a life-long Cubs’ fan, I should also realize that once you assume something, well……)
Still, Go Rox!
Somewhere
Bud Selig shudders at the thought of those ratings. (Though that’s the Series I would like to see, too, for some reason)
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
Exactly.
I was thinking that when I wrote my comment.
All I hope for is that the Twins make it. If they get knocked out, my interest will wane greatly.
In terms of my interest, I'd rank the AL teams I'd like to see in the World Series as such:
1. Twins
2. Red Sox (I went to school out there, I can’t help it)
3. Angels
4. Yankees
Frankly, Colorado seems like the least of 4 evils in the NL.
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
Rockies-Angels.
But really, as long as neither the Dodgers (ugh), Phillies (ughugh), or Cardinals (ughughugh) win the NL pennant, I’ll be fine with whatever happens.
Is anybody having some serious issues with the site today?
503 errors galore. It keeps marking old-and-read comments as unread.
Yes, this is a SBN-wide issue.
They are aware of the 503 errors and are working on them.
The unread comment issue is something they did deliberately to improve performance and try to avoid more 503 errors. When the performance issues are fixed they’ll restore the functionality.
Thanks for your patience.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
And really soon I hope.
The unreading is drivin’ me nuts, like being in time warp it is…
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
It's just a jump to the left...
And then a step to the right…
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
♬♬♫♪♫♩♫ But it's the pelvic thrust ♪♩♩♫♬♬
♬♬♫♪♫♩♫ That really drives you insane ♪♩♩♫♬♬
♬♬♫♪♫♩♫ Let’s do the time warp again! ♪♩♩♫♬♬
♬♬♫♪♫♩♫ Let’s do the time warp again! ♪♩♩♫♬♬
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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The subtext is "Server Unavailable"
NEED MOAR CYCLES!
"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, this is blasphemous, but...
….I have to admit that it would be fun to see Mauer and Pujols face off in a WS.
And my sense, based on Al’s theory of “the playoffs go to the team that’s hot at the right moment.” is that the Twins might just be a spoiler for da Jenkees.
And I have to agree about the MLB.TV business…..I mean, why on earth can’t they just show the TV feeds with commercials and all? I can’t see how anyone loses….oh, well.
"I tried to let Ryan know that [jumping over the dugout railing] was a thing that maybe just athletes should stick to." -- Ted Lilly, 28 July 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on Oct 7, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions
I cheer for everyone to lose.
That’s right, I’m a horrible sport. I’m extremely bitter and hate watching any team (not the Cubs) win the WS.
BTW the iPhone’s At Bat app was awesome to have last night. They were doing live streaming from the game with 8 different game angles for FREE!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Boo, hiss...
May the best team win!
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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Ya know, the way the phils fans cheered at the first out...
I wish I woulda heard the same thing when the Cubs played last year. I just am still amazed at how dead it was.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
A lot of the season-ticket holders sold their first-round tickets to afford NLCS tix
Or so I hear – lots of corporate schmucks and no real fans, 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
I want so bad to go to even a Cubs regular season game.
I would freaking love to be at a playoff game. No way I would be quiet after Dero hit that shot that barely made it out to right.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
hey hey hey!
Me and my lovely bride were there, fresh off of our wedding day earlier that week. NLDS Game 2 tix were one of our wedding gifts.
Thankfully, we’re still together… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Shoulda yelled louder :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
They would have sold them for sheer greed
Post season tickets are really not that expensive so you would not need to sell one round to afford another.
Now of course if you have an EXTRA ticket and need the money that is another matter. I actually sold one pair to
a Cub fan at a fat profit but I had gotten a pair of bleachers that night.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 8, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Badly misplayed that DP chance
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Still a 1-0 count on MLB-TV...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Check out Victorino battling the wind
It’s kinda funny.
"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
50 to 80 seconds delay I would guesstimate
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
On a related note
I still hate Shane Victorino. Cub-killer and Brave-killer.
"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
Only if it was Coors Light
Put that stuff back in the horse, I say.
I did have a Chicago moment watching the game yesterday, though – the bar I was at (O’Learys in West Fargo) had a bunch of Goose Island Honker’s Ale that didn’t sell, so they reduced the price to a dollar per bottle. Cheap and tasty!
"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
Go Phillies !!! Blow the Rox away !!!
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
But the Phillies are the (second) best team, aren't they?
See my posting at the top of the thread too…
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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The "second best" team is one that does not interfere with your "best" team whatsoever,
so it ought to be an AL team. Mine are the Twins and have been since I was 11.
So then I would have to pick the "SpVgg Unterhaching" because they play
- in Germany
- Soccer and not baseball
- In the “minors” and not in the “majors”
- Are not going anywhere this season
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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I'm all for Borussia Mönchengladbach
Just ‘cuz it’s fun to say.
"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
"Türkiyemspor Berlin" and "Wormatia Worms" are fun to say too
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
More ineptness from mlb.com
Just for kicks, I clicked on the mlb.tv premium link even though I’m not a subscriber like Mr. Big Bucks Daver…
Of course, it didn’t like me and asked me to click on link so I could enter a zip code to check my blackoutnessness. And then I end up here where they do indeed have a playoff tv package… …if you’re willing to wait until 90 minutes after the game is over. WTF???
Here are the “features” of that package:
* International customers watch ALL games LIVE
* U.S. customers listen to ALL games LIVE
-choice of home and away feeds
* Real-time highlights
* Watch full game archives
(approximately 90 minutes after each game)
I’ll stick to GameDay audio ($15 for the whole season and playoffs) and get more things done. Like kibitzing here on BCB…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yep, that's me: International customers
The MLB black outs strike me as rather strange. And MLB-AM is fairly incompetent, making things even worse.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Save your money.
I’ve given up on the postseason.tv link I mentioned above. The multiple camera angles are…interesting. It’s basically like being AT the game – i.e., there’s not a lot of zooming or panning going on. Worst of all, it kept crapping out on me. The screen would go blank and I’d get a “video error” message. I could get it working again but got sick of the aggravation. So I’ve reverted to Gameday audio, too.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Open the WPHT audio stream in the ADOBE Flash player, and then switch to video using the control in the player!!!
This gives me a standard TV broadcast without any of the “let’s play director” stuff.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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I don't see an option to switch to video.
Where are you seeing that?
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
When I click on the box where it says WPHT, then a "menu" pops up and I can choose TBS-HD
The box is below the VS., which is below the GAMEDAY AUDIO logo.
I am a MLB-TV Premium subscriber, and here in Germany we do not have any blackout restrictions.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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Ah, I see what you mean.
I don’t get that option, being in Chicago. Thanks for trying, though!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
The wind is howling in Philadelphia,
and I read there are 45+ MPH gusts in New York. These are going to be fun games.
im predicting
NYY over MIN
LAA over BOS
STL over LAD
COL over PHI
NYY over LAA
STL over COL
NYY over STL in a World Series where all of us lose.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
If that happens
I won’t give a rat’s ass who wins the WS.
Go Bosox,Twinkies & Phillies
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 7, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Kathy Maddux might object to that.
One day I would love to meet Maddux and play him in a game of JEOPARDY ( the only thing I might have a shot at beating him at but I doubt it) but I admire his ( and his wife’s) ability to balance their family over a 25 year pro career almost as much as a admire his playing. Snippets I get off his retirement indicated he is a very content " Mr. Mom" who gets in a few rounds of golf in between dropping off his kids and picking them up.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 8, 2009 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I was just joking about the Mrs. Maddux thing
while the current name and sig make it pretty obvious you’ve been pretty open about your love for mad dog since day 1 on this site.
He seems like he’d be a really cool guy to hang out with and I’m not surprised at all to hear that he has transitioned smoothly into retirement.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
So who should I listen to?
Phillies radio team – Scott Franzke (pbp), Larry Anderson (color)
- or -
Rockies radio team – Jack Corrigan (pbp?) and Jeff Kingery (color?)
I got the Phillies on now because they’re the home team and Larry Anderson was a real funny guy during his playing days – not sure if that carried over to his broadcasting career.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
yeah - same here.
Though it does seem strange listening to a game without hearing “Geez!” or “boy oh boy…” all the time.
Wonder if I’ll get to hear a scratchy high-pitched “STRIKE THREEEE!!!!!” in the 5th inning…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Judd could do a scoreboard update from his home...
…and we’d still hear it.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I just realized why I hate the Rockies so much.
Those uniforms are horrendous.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Welcome to the club...
May the good looking uniforms win!!!
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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The Phils haven't updated their unis since the 50s
Or so it would appear. Wikipedia tells me the last time they redesigned their uniforms was 1992
"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
They should be playing hockey, still
"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
Plus, why are they named after a state?
I can understand the Twins or Rangers naming themselves after a state, since those teams represent two major cities. But it’s not like people elsewhere in Colorado wouldn’t have gone to Rockies games if they had called themselves the “Denver Rockies” or some other name with “Denver”.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Not to mention
“Texas Rangers” sounds a heckuva lot more bad-ass than “Dallas Rangers”.
As for your original question, my best guess is that they were paying homage to the hockey team with the name. Why the hockey team chose that name is a question I can’t answer.
"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
So they are...
… named after a hockey team that used to be the Kansas City Scouts. That’s really something to be proud of.
Yes, there really was a KC Scouts team in the NHL. Logo:
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Well they also represent the fine hovels of Silt, Rifle, Parachute and the truck stop on E.Co.Road 330E.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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Once again, Texas > Colorado when it comes to hick town names
Gun Barrel City beats Silt hands down.
"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
Meanwhile, Minnesota has an identity crisis.
Within driving distance of Minneapolis/St. Paul are St. Louis Park, Detroit Lakes and Young America.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
One small town in Germany is called Amerika and not so far from Munich there is a place called Fuck.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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I thought that town was in the process
"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
Not forget Fucking, Austria
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are their clothes strewn about, near the bike?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Places with names like this, whose names have a completly different meaning in German,
have huge problems with British, American, Australian, etc. tourists stealing their signs.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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The Brits are good at this too
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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There's plenty where this came from, now to think about what this has to do with the Cubs.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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I'm sure crapstone has something to do with the season.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
And left us wanting to
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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Golden Balls Roundabout???
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
That one's in Michigan!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Climax, that is...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
What do you think Minnesota is, anyway? Texas?
Everything in MN is within driving distance of the Twin Cities. Some places are just a longer drive than others.
Oh, and you left out Virginia, Rochester, Houston, New York Mills, and more.
Alexandria...
"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 must really get perplexed with the Utah Jazz then... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Almost as much as the New Orleans Hornets
"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
When awarded the franchise, they debated this publicly, in the
paper and, as I recall, went with the state to be more inclusive of the region. Hell, the Marlins made the same choice at the time.
The oddest choice was to have the caps show “CR” at a time when Denver was battling the LA Crips growing gang problem. Needless to say, the caps sold well locally and on the west coast.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Chris Rock also appropriated the logo
As a giant backdrop for the stage on “Bring the Pain”
"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 Marlins...
… are going to be renamed “Miami Marlins” when they move into their new stadium in 2012. Much better name.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
♬♬♫♪♫♩♫ We'd kiss good night, My Mimi of the Lamplight, My own Mimi Marlin ♪♩♩♫♬♬
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
British Knights shoes sold well with the Crips as well.
The BK logo was taken to stand for “Blood Killer.”
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
Wow, Cliff Lee is pulling a Ted Lilly here.
Singles and steals a base.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Wow - I was expecting a high scoring game...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Anyone notice Jason will be in the bullpen ?
Having a poor second half ( there is a surprise) so Tracy is using Hammel over him as #3 starter.
“I think the first two-thirds of the season were exceptional,” Tracy said. “Right now he’s not throwing the ball quite in the same manner. And to ignore a guy that has thrown the ball as well as Jason Hammel has thrown it since the All-Star break, I really feel is doing ourselves a disservice.”
In other news Phillies now have 4 ex Cubs on the roster and would have 5 if Moyer were not injured.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
What the hell is that thing growing on Werth's chin?
"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 case you missed it last night, here's a youtube clip of the end of yesterday's Twins/Tigers game
saw this on the SBN Twins site (Twinkie Town)
hurry before the mlb gendarmes take it down
linky
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Is it me or did the Twins run out of the dugout a little earlier than usual on that play?
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
It isn't you, the entire team was out before he crossed the plate.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
They'd have felt really foolish
If Gomez had slipped and been tagged out.
"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
Wonder whether there will be any retribution next season.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Shades of "Merkle's Boner"
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Well that was us in 98
Hope the Twins do better.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 7, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Double up the RF line plates 2 for the Phils
2-0, 0 out
"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
Go Phillies!!! [typing this feels strangely strange]
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Second blood on a "Cubbie style" bit of fielding
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Can someone give me a status-check - what is happening now on TV?
I’m listening to GameDay audio and Rollins just got a hit, runners on 1st and 2nd. Just curious what kind of lag there is.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Rund down betwenn 2nd and 3rd (replay)
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
This is the TV feed on MLB.TV
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Quick typing while lying on stomach FAIL...
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
I don't know.
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Wow, that is a surprise...
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
I don't know.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
I blame in on Gregg.
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
And Aaron for my spelling
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Well in the two-team cities (LA, Chicago, NY)
Chicago has hit the most HRs – 345. NY has 339 and LA 318. Oh, and if you want to add SF/Oak to the mix, they combined for 257.
Now if you dig a little deeper, it gets really embarrassing for the Mets, seeing as how the Yankees led the majors with 244 homers. Yep, that means the entire Mets team hit only 95 homers this year. Ouch!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
3rd blood drawn in Philadelphia
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not yet...
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not yet...
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not yet...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not yet...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not yet...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not yet...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not yet...
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Now it's 4-0 on a triple
The delay can really be irritating at times
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
and I thought the game was just starting.....
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not our Bob?
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Yes our Bob.
I find solace in the fact that Cardinals fans will have to suffer through Dick Stockton.
Money
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
YouTube Embed FAIL
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Nice to see him getting work
"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
What a catch...
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Cliff "Didn't I win a Cy Young award last year? I'm pretty sure I did" Lee
Is crushing these guys.
"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
There is a funny green thing running around in Philadelphia - Quick, evacuate the stadium
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
And now, TBS loses its feed.
At least here on Comcast.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Betcha it still works great on Time-Warner Cable :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
Again, please look at how Twins fans talk about their team and manager:
here. It’s oddly reminiscent of our collective headaches:
Gardenhire said he tried to find a way to get Alexi Casilla in the lineup. Casilla is 9-for-13 (.692) in his career off CC Sabathia. Gardenhire said he didn’t want to stick Casilla at third base tonight. Another option would have been second base, as Nick Punto is 6-for-36 (.167) off Sabathia. so of course Casilla is left out of the lineup?!? Gardy’s love of LNP knows no limits…
What has Casilla done lately at the plate, tho?
What’s that? Division-clinching RBI last night, you say? Hmm…
"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 Baylor my old friend...
"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
This from the Phillies game thread
LA just mentioned on the radio that apparently there’s a high of 36 predicted for Denver on Sunday.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Complete game shut out looming in Philly
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
one strike to go...
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Apparently, he can't see the ball with all the white towels swirling around
I’ve said it before: Real fans don’t need props.
"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
Full count - Pitch count 108
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Single - now 5 to 1
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Dear Angels
Please, for the love of all creatures great and small, show up against Boston this year.
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Oct 7, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
Boston is the Angels' play-off Kryptonite, 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
Game over
Cliff Lee, complete game
Phils take Game 1, 5-1.
"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
so thats what a postseason game win looks like
i forgot what that looks like…
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
OK, so 40 minutes til the next one.
I got to get some work done before I become a baseball-watching unproductive blob.
So what's the next game?
Giant pizza slice vs. lutefisk?
"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
Wrong State?
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Hmm... many ways I'd like to answer that one but I'll stick with the safe route...
Even though she’s from Alaska, her dialect is definitely from Minnesota. How that came about I have no idea, but I’m sure there’s a reasonable explanation behind it – I just don’t wish to spend the time researching it. But a quick google search did reveal this:
The dialect spoken where Palin comes from is a Northern Minnesota dialect, which is a sub-dialect of the larger Upper Midwestern Dialect (or North Central), which is a subdialect of the Northern Dialect. With the Northern Minnesota dialect, certain vowels are held longer (for micro-seconds, but longer, nonetheless) and certain words are shoved together. The result can sound something like, “Yoooou betcha!”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Before I finally go to bed - any political innuendoes were unintentional.
I’m sure we could a fun discussion about the political side, but not here – natch…
I was, of course, playing with Alaska
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
From Wikipedia:
“Lutefisk is not food, it is a weapon of mass destruction. It is currently the only exception for the man who ate everything. Otherwise, I am fairly liberal, I gladly eat worms and insects, but I draw the line on lutefisk.”
“What is special with lutefisk?”
“Lutefisk is the Norwegians’ attempt at conquering the world. When they discovered that Viking raids didn’t give world supremacy, they invented a meal so terrifying, so cruel, that they could scare people to become one’s subordinates. And if I’m not terribly wrong, you will be able to do it as well.”
“But some people say that they like lutefisk. Do you think they tell the truth?”
“I do not know. Of all food, lutefisk is the only one that I don’t take any stand on. I simply cannot decide whether it is nice or disgusting, if the taste is interesting or commonplace. The only thing I know, is that I like bacon, mustard and lefse. Lutefisk is an example of food that almost doesn’t taste anything, but is so full of emotions that the taste buds get knocked out.”
Interview with Jeffrey Steingarten, author of The Man Who Ate Everything (translated quote from a 1999 article in Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet:)
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Yummy
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- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Might as well cancel the NL playoffs if that is going to happen
In all seriousness the Phillies lineup is too good and too deep to lose many games
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
and a great bullpen too
wait…
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 7, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
I’d still rather see them than the Cardinals.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'd rather the Cardinals be done after this round
Honestly I don’t know that the Phillies need a closer to win the NL. They obviously won’t get a complete game each start, but their offense is so good it might not matter
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
oh i know
id prefer the cardinals to swept by the dodgers…
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 7, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Guten Nacht - Enjoy the next game!
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Kevin Gregg's Detroit meltdown takes center stage
Turns out it was a game the Tigers were playing for a young man with cancer who became Brandon Inge’s friend. Nice story, didn’t need to see Gregg blow the save though
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I did- up close and personal.
I was the guy directly behind home plate in row 3 burying his face in his hands as the game winning walkoff from Rayburn was launched. It had “that sound” right off the bat. I can still hear it.
Dipwad.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Really, TBS?
A half-hour of sick kids?
"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
Sager, again.
"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
24MPH wind at Yankee Stadium
"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
Blowing harder up 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
MVP! MVP! MVP!
"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
Simpson Poo?
"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
Overbite Christmas? :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
Homer hankie
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
ding ding ding - we have a winner
Now if it were Yankees related, I would have only included the second picture… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Do I win a slightly used batting practice HR ball from your "bucket 'o fun"?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
stop by the corner some time during the season and the chances are pretty good
let me know ahead of time and your odds improve dramatically. Dis Ohio State though, and the odds go down…. very dramatically… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
But I'd have to drive in all the way from Michigan!
1974! 1974! 1974!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
you just downgraded yourself to a minor league ball...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
LOL! Sorry.
I find that’s the quickest way to get an OSU fan (not you) to stop all the bravado, bluster and swagger when we play them. I never say it to OSU fans with any objects in their hand (beer cans, etc.) they can hurl at me.
Who’s OSU got this week? We have the Illini. I’m worried about an emotional letdown. We may need some (cue the Rolling Stones) “Emotional Rescue”…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Don't be too sure about that.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 8, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
There are no such things as layups in college football anymore
unless your school’s initials are ND and we’re talking about BCS guidelines. But that’s a rant for another day…
I believe OSU faces Wisconsin at home this week – no layup by any means. I love Terrelle Pryor at QB for the Buckeyes but until he gets more consistent, I get nervous every time he touches the ball. Kinda like Marmol… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Was just throwing out bait for a certain Mr. Badger.
He’s been caught, tagged, and released for further monitoring.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
How many times do I have to tell you - Don't feed the badger!!!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yikes, is he the guy that received the double
face/hand transplant?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Don't make me do it . . .
♪Hail to those . . . ♫
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 8, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Those are the dirty "Marching Band" lyrics, right?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Indeed
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 8, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd then have to post all 4 wolverine highlights from
last season. All featuring the Red & White.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Brought to you by:
Bret Bielema.
I think he’s learned some lessons. We’ll see.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 8, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Then Bret will be the only head coach in that
game capable of learning from his mistakes.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
ISWYDT
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 8, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Fisted out of 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
Guess not even rich New Yorkers are able to afford the fancy seats at Yankee Stadium.
Or they really don’t give a crap anymore…
I don't know why
But “Moon rock. Moon rock. Moon rock…” cracks me up
"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
MVP! MVP! MVP!
"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
your wish is granted
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 7, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
the fun hasnt even begun yet...
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 7, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
First blood for the 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
Let's see how he reacts...
"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
Man...............
These playoff games hit my heart! I long for a Cubs Championship Team! A magical once in a lifetime ride to make up for all the disappointment!
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
Hey ballhawk
They showed your favorite Yankee play. Again.
"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 I'm guessing that Spencer's throw was still on-line and still with enough oomph to get there on its own...
…without Glory Boy cutting it off and making it a much closer play than it would have been. ;-)
It’s no secret I don’t like the Yankees, but it always cracks me up when Yankee fans point to that play as being Exhibit A of the greatness that is Jeter. Can’t remember if it was that same game – if not, I’m pretty sure it was the same series – but there was a play where he went running – full speed – into the seats/railing along 3rd base line chasing a foul ball. He caught it, went tumbling over into the seats and emerged slightly bloodied IIRC. Again, I don’t like the guy, but THAT should be Exhibit A when you want to talk about how good a player he is.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Agreed all the way down the line
"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 agree completely
Screw Derek Jeter, stop glorifying a play where he is out of position. Screw all Yankees fans
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I HEAR DEREK JETER DONOTES MONEY TO CHARITY
WHAT A SAINT…
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 7, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
And he's from Kalamazoo, so he's got THAT going for him...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Compared to Len & Bob
these announcers are boring to me.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Well, 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
Damn you Swisher.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
iPhone At Bat users are getting live postseason video feeds for free.
I didn’t get regular season for free at all. Is this a glitch in the matrix or what?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
You should have gotten a couple of games free a day during the regular season
"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
blech
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
I'm gonna make some sugar cookies
"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
Only the 7th?
Damned Sabathia
"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
Jeter continues to be
verbally fellated by the TBS crew.
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
Kinda like that tonight
"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
AL game
And once everyone got done with dinner, the game was already over – not really worth talking about. Probably get a few more folks in for the Cards game (on TNT now, probably switching to TBS as soon as the affair in the Bronx and the post-game slobberfest are over)
"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 real question is....
what series drew Dick Stockton as the lead pbp man?
Cards-Dodgers
BB doing color for him. Maybe the suck and anti-suck will cancel each other out
"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 they should have given Stockton Ronnie.
Now THAT I would pay to hear. For a minute or two anyway…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
They'll get a chance to rest up tomorrow
I’m guessing Pavano will get the start on Friday. Hopefully, they can take 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
With a last name like Coke
you could almost have forgiven Phil’s parents if they’d named him Jack.
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
Middle name "En"?
"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
Maybe N. for
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
twss
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
Putting Pujols on
Smart move, Torre
"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
Yankee crowd seems rather nonplussed by it all.
That’s lame. What a boring bunch of spoiled kids.
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
BOB BRENLY!!!
OUR FUTURE COACH!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
As do the games
Thus far. The Phils game was a snoozer dominated by Lee, and the Twins looked like they left their bats back at the Metrodome.
And now the Cards take an early lead. I suggest drinking as a remedy.
"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
well
the Dodgers got out of that one with very limited damage. Lets see if the Dodgers can come back.
It is completely unfair for the Yankees to "decide" when the game is going to be played.
I call “BULLSHIT” on Bud Selig for reason #484,391.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
That decision is awarded to the team that finishes with the best record in their league
The other AL teams should have won more.
"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 bullshit.
You already have home field advantage.
THE ONLY—ONLY reason the team has this f-ing “choice” is for television ratings. I hate it. I hate Bud Selig so much.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
MLB gotta eat, too
I gotta say this: Being drunk is by far superior to being hungover.
"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
Matt Kemp
Erases the Cardinal lead with a 2 run shot!
2-1 Dodgers, no outs in the bottom of the 1st.
"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
all we need now is james loney to step the plate with the bases loaded!
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 7, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing Carp will setlle in pretty quick
Better get a few more off him this inning just to be sure
"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
Another basehit
they are hitting Carp pretty hard. The only out he got so far was a hard hit ball to Pujols
Carp getting rocked.
And he needs a new hat.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Furcal...
…he could be on our team. A few years ago. :(
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
The Braves considered Renteria to be an upgrade at SS
Kinds regretted that decision. Escobar is pretty damned good, tho.
"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's also an asshole.
And a bad teammate.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yunel Escobar = DO NOT WANT.
Bad teammate, causes trouble for Bobby Cox, has bad range, and makes errors.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
hes also a good actor
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Oct 7, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta have a plan for after baseball, I guess
"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
How much harm can a bad teammate really do, tho?
: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
Milton Bradley, final answer.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Meanwhile, Wolf is getting just enough outs to get by
At the rate he’s going, he won’t last more than 5, though.
"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
This sugar cookie dough is being extremely uncooperative
Gotta keep chilling it.
"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
Paging NBF
NBF to the white courtesy phone, please
"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
its getting pretty ugly over at the cards blog already
they also apparently have a major major problem with the umping and Bob Brenly
Bob Brenly is AWESOME.
VEB can shut the hell up.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
BB hasn't been anti-Cards at all AFAICT
Or is it just a problem that a Cubs announcer is calling the game?
"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
Wait - I know
It’s because he’s no Tim McCarver, amirite?
"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
BFD
His next paycheck will be signed by Fox. They’re paying him to be neutral, and everything I’m hearing, he’s fulfilling that condition admirably.
"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
BBOTF #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
Jeff Weaver's hair
On to pitch
"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
How the hell do you get that close to Hollywood
And still have troubles with your cameras?
"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
Finally got cookies in the oven
And now they’re taking way too long to cook. Damned wax paper is baking into the sheet :(
Cards 2 Dodgers 3
"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 feel unclean rooting for the Dodgers
I forced myself to do it the two time Maddux was there ( NO NOT IN ROUND ONE LAST YEAR) and I will do it when they play the Cardinals but I don’t like it.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
I'd feel worse if it were the Giants
I grew up with KTLA on my cable, so I got plenty of Dodgers (after the Cubs were over). I blame that for my disdain for the Giants, although hating a majority of SF “sports fans” isn’t tough on its own,
"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 always liked the Giants
Especially before Barry.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 7, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, those who were throwing around the strange town names,
Here’s one I took in Germany in 2002.
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 7, 2009 10:48 PM CDT reply actions
I somehow see this making it into the next Bourne movie
"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
How so?
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 7, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Where else would Matt Damon hole up?
"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
Nobody answered last night, but
obviously Sarah Silverman was what you were looking for.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
*@%$!
Real fans don’t need props.
"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
Not watching the game but there are no Dodger fans
Just people who come out to see and be seen at a baseball game.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
I'll bet there are more Lakers "fans" that fit that description
"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
Good point.
Especially with this guy, who seems to make that his duty at Dodgers games.
He first appears at about 45 seconds into the clip, wearing a plaid shirt and sunglasses. (Note: turn down your computer’s volume!)
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 7, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Belliard scores on a Furcal sac fly
Small seismic tremors reported as far away as Santa Clara.
4-2 Dodgers
"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 this game goes 18 innings.
I wdon’t want either team to make it past the NLCS.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
Phils repeat as NL Champs?
"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 Rockies aren't even a real team
It’s something made up by the residents of Colorado to tide them over when ski tourist dollars aren’t in the state and they’re all eating sand.
"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
Well.
I still like them more than the Phils, Dodgers, or Cards.
I’m really rooting for the Twins, but I don’t think that series is gonna last long.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
What do have against the Phillies ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 7, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap!
A 1-2-3 inning! Who’da thunk it?
"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 off to bed.
Bob and Dick as commentators.
Brilliance there.
Gnight everyone.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
All they need is Neil on the field
’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
I'm still here. Anyone else?
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
You still around, Jessica?
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
surfing around with the game on the background
Just us I guess.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 8, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
So we have a threesome ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 8, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Guess I'm just watching, then
Always a bridesmaid…
"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'd make a good one. ;)
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes since you were just lurking for an hour anyway
Thought you had gone too bed too.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 8, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I've lurked around here a lot
And I’m entering this conversation for no reason.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Oh great, now I'm wondering why I entered this conversation.
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Jeez a bunch of lurking perverts
I think I will go check out eBay.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Oct 8, 2009 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't lurking, I was doing something else.
But later.
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Have fun browsing eBay
I ought to high five myself for being so creepy.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
A BCB ménage à trois?
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
What was that fan doing in the background?
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:19 AM CDT reply actions
Good Morning - What did I miss during the night
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Guten morgen!
Do you remember that conversation you had about strange town names?
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
"Yes" he answers, wondering if he needs to duck...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Not quite. Here's one I took in Germany in 2002.
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice - The name sounds like it could be in the Black Forest
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
That is exactly where it is.
I went through there with some relatives from Reutlingen on the way to the Schloss Hohenzollern.
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Twinkies didn't do too well according to the MLB...
I got to jump in the bath and go to work – enjoy the rest of the evening
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
DeRo
I hate to see him as a Cardinal
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Heck, I hated to se him in Cleveland.
Go Badgers ... beat Ohio State!!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 8, 2009 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Hello Cleveland!
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
what a joke
nice to see dodgers fans at game one of the NLDS. they were really pumped up. oh wait nevermind. that looked like a crowd from a may 1st dodgers cards game. empty seats everywhere. half the people were confused at the other half when they got up to cheer for the final outs in the ninth. pathetic.
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