Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 4/11, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 11, 2009 8:00 PM CDT
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Good luck thread
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Certainly, two on, no out!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Bases loaded, no outs
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
yes thanks bro...
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Preacher! Hello, sir!
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
good to see you sir....
:)
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
more thanks to ya
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Let's go Cubbies! clap clap
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
hill gets angered alot...lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions
He is exactly like me when I play sports
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
me too
even if i know i didnt make the play i get mad…lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I am intense and HATE to lose!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I wanna hear Ron scream YES SIR! after a few runs...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Bases loaded!
Here comes the Hoff!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Well Zambrano's gotta be gone...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Insert current EA Pic now...
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
GET THE EA PIX READY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
need her pics in a Hoff jersey
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
oh gosh...
everytime i see someone say “hill” i think glenallen hill….ugh
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions
not Rich?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
well, thnks for putting that image in my head too
:(
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
We need a bases clearing double
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Hoff: ANNOUNCE YOUR PRESENCE WITH AUTHORITY!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
knew it.....Hoff K's
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
OOOOOOOOHHHHH
SO THAT’S WHY YOU’RE A CAREER MINOR LEAGUER.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hoff really needs to learn how to pinch hit...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Yeah. Big time hitter
I swear to god!
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
This is why Spring Training stats mean NOTHING
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Apr 11, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Exactly!
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 11, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
4 games does not a season make
but I do hope Hill is for real.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
At least Aaron Miles isn't pinch hitting....
That might have been a DP then.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
at least then it would have scored a run
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
OOOOOOOOHHHHH
SO THAT’S WHY YOU’RE A CAREER MINOR LEAGUER.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Son....of....a.....b*****tch
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
biggest at bat of the ballgame coming up
come on, soriano. make some solid contact in the air.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Three pitches seen, not a pinch hitter make
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
bullpen and depth....
improvements should have been addressed in the offseason and spring training
I sense a "How long should we give Hoffpauir as pinch hitter?" fanpost in the offing...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
SWL is probably typing that as we speak!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Forgot to use the sarcasm font
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Two pitches
per ab
After that, replace his ass
another off topic...
i went to an ORU-South Dakota State ball game today, pretty good time, ORU has a nice ball field
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
dont get it
fail
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Fail.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hey, it's early in the season, went for it nonetheless lol
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Fair enough, BJAZ. I just call 'em how I see 'em.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Nice ballfield had such a nice ring to it
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Frankly...
…I don’t think of a field of balls when I imagine a woman speaking. Maybe “sacs of balls”, but a field? We could get philosophical here…
lol
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
i dont think ive better been to a game at oru
I dont know about you but I’m really excited about the Drillers opener on Thursday!
hey hey...
im gonna go to some games this year…maybe we can catch up to eachother at a ball game…
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
How long before we were all fooled post coming
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
C'mon Fonzie!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
That'll work
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
GOOD RUNNING ALFONSO
HIS LEGS ARE MUCH, MUCH BETTER THIS YEAR, YOU CAN TELL.
WOOOOOOOOOO
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Tie game!!!!
C’mon Dome, put us ahead!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
not according to the ump
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Our best hitter is up
Who wouldve thought it would be Dome right now?
http://irudey.mybrute.com/
Fun little Time waster!
I'll take it
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
he wasnt really safe, but ILL TAKE IT
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions
Gets Z off the hook
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
lucky.
why are the cubs so bad in these situational spots? it’s driven me crazy for years.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
concentration
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
I can't HEAR you
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Good!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
For those Bulls fans out there
Derrick Rose is putting on a clinic right now.
1st quarter
7-7 14pts 3reb 4 ast.
http://irudey.mybrute.com/
Fun little Time waster!
Its awesome.
If Salmons was hitting his wide open 3’s, rose would have 3 more assists.
ROBODOME!
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Back
I made a frozen Chicken Alfredo dish. It is very good and GREAT to come back with bases loaded and then Soriano tying it up!!
by Sam Householder on Apr 11, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
Angel!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
if the angel pitches with him he'll be awesome!!
movie reference…lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone, start flapping your arms!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
i wanna see milton do it!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
tough crowd
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
offense is inefficient.
but, at least we’re tied. big z off the hook.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Wow. Bases juiced and only one plated.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Yeah but Micah should be taking D Lee's job soon
So we will all be better off.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 11, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Not going to happen...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
offense isnt going to do much when
our 3rd hitter is hitting .100 and 4th is hitting .067
gotta say, i'm not worried about bradley at all.
dlee, worried.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
that is stupid...
why do we constantly worry about our “star”
arent stars supposed to be the ones we rely on always.
the only time we should worry about stars is in places of injury
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
but 8th is hitting .600
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Good teams find a way to win ugly games like this.
So let’s get on with it Cubbies and get the job done. So there!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Yeah, after a 6-pack even an ugly win
looks good at closing time
by West Coast Diehard on Apr 11, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
A win's a win, baby...
…don’t care how, don’t care where. Just do it.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Im back to Blog a bull
we scored and got the bases loaded when i was over there, maybe the luck will come back.
http://irudey.mybrute.com/
Fun little Time waster!
one run over the last 2 innings
with all those men in scoring position. I’m sure they won’t come back to haunt us. I think we can all see where this game is headed – another 1 run losses with dozens of missed scoring opps.
That's the spirit!!!
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I have most media formats covered here...
…GameCast open, BCB open, audio on iPhone going. Am I missing anything?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Neighbor's TV through your wall?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm really happy to see Cliff Lee 0-2.
He’s not a good pitcher.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
the plus side
i did sell 6 jerseys so far this game
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
You sell jerseys? Tell me more.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
email me
timothy.coyle76 ay gmail dot com
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
I don't have the ay symbol on my laptop.
I’ll have to fire up the ol’ 486.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
LMAO
at
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
or Scoth which ever works
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Scotch even
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
is there such a thing
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Walks kill every team
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
hmmmmmm. nuts
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Seems like we are giving up an inordinate amount already this season
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Need the twin killing right about now
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
+1
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 11, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Angel...how about some strikes buddy...
Lord, beer me strength
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
its easter!!
lol jk bud
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Are those pitches strikes?
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
ump says no and that's all that counts
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
The bullpen
is not exactly inspiring confidence in me.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
While he did K in his last at bat
Quietly Fukudome is off to a pretty good start.
Jay is our Quarterback. Also please note my email has changed on my profile anyone who sometimes sends me emails.
true
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
quietly?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
he was last year early too
lets enjoy it while we can…
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
as he should be
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Paging Larry R.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Cotts coming in, hang on tight
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
they're bringing cotts in?
oh no, no.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Rubbing lucky rabbits foot
crossing fingers, and saying my rosary.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Wow, you suck ass Angel.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Get Angel out of there!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
lefty one tit guy?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
nope. Lefty Only Two Guys
he’s facing Fielder….
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
whew
I was confused why he would have only one breast implant done
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
lefty one to go yard?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
how do we make this bullpen better?
do you bring up smard?… is there relievers out there on the fa market?
We need
a lefthander who can get batters out.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Marshall
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
can't count on him to throw strikes in relief.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Cotts is going to get us out of this...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
smard is not good
He is trying to find another pitch, and is lacking confidence
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
He's got enough pitches, and enough confidence, just bring him up!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
he's had 1 start in AAA
and he’s already “lacking confidence”… how can you tell?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
with this pen
we finish 3rd at best. I am so F %$##@$ ING sick of walks! Absolutely inexcusable
this is ugly.
come on miracle double play.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Settle down.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
throw strikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
Here comes a double play.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
maybe we need a new lucky thread
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
comeback was ugly.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
now, we'll need some strikes.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
crap
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 11, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions
that Cottssucker
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 11, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
We need to throw strikes...
Lou is livid!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
The bullpen...
Is letting us all down totally here.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 11, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs have walked 21 already this year. Thats disturbing.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
that's ridiculous.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Cotts the 2009 version of Bob Howry?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
absolutely
he will not be on this team in July.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Apr 11, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
If he was Howry, Fielder would have hit it out
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's true, but Lou puts him out there just like he used to put out Howry
…and we joked that Howry had compromising photos of Lou :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Cotts is going to be a disaster this year
what an amazingly awesome bullpen we have. This is going to be a LONG YEAR. I yearn for Michael Weurtz. There. I said it and I feel dirty.
gameday made it look like a strike
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 11, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
Cotts 2 appearances 0.0 IP 1 Walk 1 HBP
So much for our loogy
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
doesn't matter
Lou doesn’t know how to use a LOOGY anyway
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Sent Rothschild out there
Couldnt even look at Cotts
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
None of this would be a damn problem if we SCORED RUNS OF THE HORRIBLE DAVE BUSH. DAMNIT.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
exactamundo!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
um, it would still be a problem. what are you talking about?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
yes it would
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
wow, lou was pissed...
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions
exactly right dtpollitt
This inning is a disaster because our offense once again is stuck scoring 4 runs or less per game
walks are also a problem.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
The game is not over.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
go home
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I am and...
… I’m not being negative at all. The Cubs have a very good offense. I wouldn’t rule out a strong rally tonight and if not tonight they’ll get going.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Best move by Cotts
entering the dugout the opposite end of Lou
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Ha ha. You're on a roll tonight.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
That's GOTTA hurt!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
too bad he cant enter the Brewers dugout and put on a uniform
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
so why are you still here?
was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Most excellent movie. Well done.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Who the hell are you? There's plenty of ball left, shit.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
not over yet...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
well, we're playing very sloppy ball
however, this team has some serious holes.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
ridiculous pitching...
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions
see everyone for more disaster tomorrow
this team is going to be major underachiever this year with this joke of a pen
leaving early?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
you are dreaming...
they will improve it if need be.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
keep your negativity away...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
This must be how it felt as a Mets fan last year.
This pen needs to shape up, fast!
lol
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
or to be more fitting to our opponent...
BEERCRAPS!!! lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey long time no see..
this is my 3rd post to follow overflow thread….
I’ve been busy to watch other baseballs, but Dome looks like doing what he did with Dragons?
Hope this is not just spring annual event….
Yeah Dome is of to a great start
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 11, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
So good to see you Dragons!!!
We’ve missed you!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Wanna see...
he hit homer off former teammate Kenshin Kawakami of Atlanta….
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 11, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
showing him who's boss no doubt
We missed you, Dragons, do hope you’ll be back often
Ryan. Theriot. Sucks.
DRAGON! DON'T LEAVE US AGAIN!
WHERE YOU BEEN ALL OFF-SEASON?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I was in...
tropic island and watching ocean and sunset at beach…
by dragonsfanatic on Apr 11, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
that is beautiful.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That's not fair. Not fair at all.
Are you gonna be a regular here on BCB again? I’d be interested to hear more on Dome from your perspective after his bad year. Hope to see you around more.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
nice to meet you Dragon
I have heard a lot about you
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
hey dragon...
welcome home!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
cardinals have less talent
but execute 100 times better than us. make a statement lou
that is for sure.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
LaRussa's teams always over-achieve
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
he's a good manager, no doubt about it.
i have a feeling they’re going to open up a lead in the standings. but, i think we’ll catch them eventually.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Everybody can walk off the ship, don't run.
Remember, Milwaukee’s bullpen isn’t stellar, either. And we have 3-4-5 coming up.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
We just need one or the other right now.
Pitching or hitting, both havent been very inspiring so far.
http://irudey.mybrute.com/
Fun little Time waster!
So far they are 0-9 today, Just sayin'
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Damnit Big John!
Ha
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I am the bluebird of happiness
and I just shit on your post! LOL
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
That means they're due
1 for 4 on the day each means 3 straight hits now
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
I'll take it!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Ronnis says he's sick to his stomach
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
The bullpen isnt really better than this
Guzman is bad. Heilman is on his third team in 2 seasons. Cotts bad. What else do you want
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
yeah, marmol is the only good arm out there.
i think we’re going to need to make a trade at some point.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
why so negative
on heilman? what has he done so bad?
by brian custer on Apr 11, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh our pen is weak
But there are still plenty of games left.
by Sam Householder on Apr 11, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
its Fielkder running
why did it take more than 1 throw?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Fielder in a Rundown
All he’s thinking is “Mmm I could go for a pickle now..”
by Sam Householder on Apr 11, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
hahaha
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss us...
Throwing strikes.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 11, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Guys and gals, I said it months ago...
But I miss Kerry Wood.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Did he get outs in the 7th?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
we all do
but he would not fix the 6/7/8 bridge
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Well The Indians haven't needed a closer yet this season.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Woodie's only pitched once before today's game
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I don't believe...
… he pitched today either.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
then don't watch...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Should we be more worried about 3 guys in the bullpen who cant throw strikes or,
the fact our starter threw 120 pitches in 6 innings?
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
or poor execution with RISP
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
6 hours and 22 minutes
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 11, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
depends on if Lou and Sinatro give them directions or not
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 11, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
with or without a police escort?
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
They should
seeing as they’ve walked everyone else
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
why do i have to click 4 times to get to
the most current game thread if i close my browser? Am i missing something, is there a link somewhere i’m not seeing it? Bullpen needs to cut out the walks.
Right-hand toolbar on BCB homepage.
Below the FanPosts, FanShots, and some other stuff. It’s hidden, trust me.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Click on "game threads"
and you can find the most recent one.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I find it fascinating...
…to be apart of a game thread when the wheels apparently fall off the wagon and everyone freaks the hell out. We here at BCB do have a tendency to overreact immediately after a bad inning or three.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I find it fascinating...
…to be apart of a game thread when the wheels apparently fall off the wagon and everyone freaks the hell out. We here at BCB do have a tendency to overreact immediately after a bad inning or three.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Say it again, brother
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Capt Obvious
Thanks for joining the party
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 11, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
More like overreact from...
At-bat to at-bat.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 11, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
pitch to pitch
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
no no no no no
you are wrong, damn it, thats insane
ok, sorry, I over reacted
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
we'll, that's to be expected when the "wheels fall off." it's not
like things just don’t go our way; they get embarrassing. think if piniella was making posts. now, that would be funny.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Apr 11, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
hmm... haven't seen BLou on a game thread recently. Do you think....??? Nah....
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Clutche is here
Close enough, isn’t it?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
within 1
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 11, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions
need one more now
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
One won't do it.........
we need 5 the way we’re playing
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
5-4
Rami with the homer!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
nice to see someone living up to their potential
standing O for rami!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions
Funny how 1 run changes things
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
what's changed?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
GG
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
still losing
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
duh!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
hard to be positive with an aweful performance like tonight
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Please LBR!!!
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 11, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions
im starting my own saying...you can join in if you want...
wham bam thank you Aram!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Apr 11, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
I hate to sound like some of these
ledge jumpers .. but I really, really think it’s time to switch Ramirez and Lee in the everyday lineup.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
Wrong.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
And that helps how?
That hurts Bradley.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 11, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Rami doesn't have the wheels for the #3 hole...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 11, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Comeback thread
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
I'm grateful for MLB.TV
but I wish they’d at least leave the audio on between innings
Ryan. Theriot. Sucks.
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