Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Thursday 4/16, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 16, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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First for runs
Runs now!
The Cubs will be great in 2008!
we need more bull pen arms
- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.
Wow, knew Fonty was struggling
didn’t know he’d sunk all the way to .233
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Miles.........
stand by please
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Does LBR have a hit on this homestand?
let’s get the party started.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
One, I think.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nope, 0 for his last 13 now
though he does have quite a few walks. 8 times in the last five games counting today
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Aren't you out getting that tattoo?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I thought they said 0 for his last 13
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 16, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Nobody beats the VIZ
Warming up.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Time for Geo's first RBI of the season
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
Or not
Damn
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope they go 0-81 there.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Who they playing?
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
CLE
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wow
thats even worse. CLE has been brutal this year
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Had to break out sometime
Glad it was in the Bronx.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I hate it when the Cards win
Amongst other reasons, it prompts nonstop harrassment from my nephew
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 16, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
I feel like Pop Fisher in "The Natural"
I shoulda been a farmer…
by spaceboy2001 on Apr 16, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Put. Him. On.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
OT: Anybody experiencing gmail failure?
Mine’s been dead since about 1 p.m.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
It's GFail again today
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Just noticed a minute ago
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I've heard from people in TX, FL, CA, NY and OH
reporting outages too. I keep getting “Server error (500)” when I try logging on.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
you
can add TN to that list too.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
And GA
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
and NE
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
It's all over the wires and people are freaking out
I just wanted to check if my idiot pals had sent updates on our Champions League fantasy teams.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Fine here in IN
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Got it in Chrome
May be back…
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nope, mine seems to be all good
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I just logged in thru Chrome. No problemo
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I just sent myself a message and it came thru gmail
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I fail
in Chrome too.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
my gmail in chrome sent a message back out too.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Can we put "scattered ass" in the BCB Dictionary?
Please? I’ll pay for it and everything.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Go for it
one of the posts should be open.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
I lied. They’re both closed.
Email Al. He’ll open one of them so you can add it. :-P
It really is apt.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
WHat's a photo of that look like?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Thank God SWL is at the DMV
DO NOT ask questions like that. It always ends bad.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Inquiring minds want to know...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
NO
we don’t.
God I hope he really did go to the DMV.
He’ll find a picture that’s uglier than this game and scarier than Pujols with the bases loaded in the bot 9.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, I gotta say it. If he went to the DMV
What will his driver’s license photo look like?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
two days in a row
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Do it
I’m halfway through, and it’s awesome so far.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
What is
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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 16, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Book written by Jim McArdle, former editor of "Vine Line"
Basically about how he followed the 2008 Cubs season. He had incredible access to players and other personnel, so the stories and pics are definitely one-of-a-kind.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Oh, okay
I skimmed Al’s review on that one. That title wasn’t ringing a bell though. Thanks.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 16, 2009 4:21 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!
What walks?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
All 4 of them
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
How
Did pujols get to 3rd on the GO?
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Hit and run, and he kept going on the throw to 1B
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Thanks
i was wondering wtf happened.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
did Theriot just ignore him?
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Miles is in as SS
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Sadly, that sort of explains it
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Don't think he saw him :/
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hey everyone.
Rough game today :(
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
still got hope for the ninth though....
law of averages has gotta swing back our way on all those bs calls
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Nice couple of strikeout pitches against Molina and Rasmus
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
we need a field goal to tie
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
The hits keep going over the wall :(
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
In.
Oh, the huge manatee!
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
C'mon Cubbies...
Let’s get some runs! Time for a 9th inning rally!!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Aaron F'n Miles
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He's gonna get on...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
The pine. K :(
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
a hit from time to time.
He’s a major leaguer is he not?
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Absolute horse crap
He is useless
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Apr 16, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Two shittastic games in a row
This sucks.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
Who needs Mark DeRosa?!?!?!?!
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Not Jim Hendry...
He needs a guy who will strike out wiht the bases loaded and then argue until he gets thrown out. JH has failed so far to me this season, and it’s not looking promising.
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
That strikeout was bullshit
and he should’ve been pissed.
I had no problem trading DeRosa and letting Woody go was fine. We’d sheltered Woody enough, it was time for him to swim on his own.
And B&Ming about the offseason is tired and old.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
Swim on his own? What other team lets their closer go “to swim on their own” And why exactly did you have no problem letting go of a guy who was incredibly productive during his time here?
Talk about a Hendry apologist.
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Too expensive
and very much an injury risk. not worth what he wanted in money. it was time for him to go get paid elsewhere.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I had no problem
letting DeRosa go (although I’m still not sold on what we got back) because he had his career year on the wrong side of 30. He peaked. Long way back down.
And I don’t know the whole story on why Woody left. But it takes two to deal. If he didn’t want a 1 year deal or what Hendry was asking, he had the right to leave.
And I’m not a Hendry apologist. I don’t think he’s perfect. Wasn’t excited about the Gregg sign, but think if we get the other wrinkles ironed out, he’ll be fine.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Explain what?
They’re not pitching well.
That doesn’t mean they’ll NEVER pitch well. OR that they suck.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaron Miles
Best. Signing. Ever
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Two words: Mark DeRosa. One more word: WAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
(that’s… um… me sobbing)
Wait a minute... who am I here?
I'm still waiting for one of Hendry's offseason moves to actually pay off
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
He moved Dome to Center,
Hill has been acceptable as the backup catcher, Hoff has performed in his limited PH roles, Gregg hasn’t been awful in single inning save situations and Viz is a mediocre to poor pitcher acquired in a salary dump.
Anyway, it’s not surprising you’re still waiting on 4/16.
I assume you will only agree with success if Bradley plays 135 games, has 50 home runs, and 100+ RBIs?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
The same Mark DeRosa
Who’s hitting about .150 for the Indians. That one?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 16, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori Ks
Robodome time!
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
fails
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
No kidding...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
twss?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 16, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
1-3
Game Over.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Back to listening to NPR
Good night everyone.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Not the way to start a series.
Yuck.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
Z needs to put an end to this tomorrow.
bring his arm and his bat!!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
What time is tomorrow's game?
I’m already over this one
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
1:20
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Cool. Thanks HBCG
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, three day games in a row.
I may make 30,000 comments by the weekend.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
Same Cub time...
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
1:20 CT I believe...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
*sigh*
I’ll see you all later. I am flying to Vegas tomorrow, so may miss the game, but I’ll be thinking of ya all. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Lose some money for me! :)
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow we blow. This game pissed me off. We played like shit.
1/8 in RISP, 4/6 of our pitchers gave up earned runs, and no one but Dome cares to hit the damn ball. Our bullpen and our bench both suck ass.
Also, the sky is falling.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Would you feel better if I got you a pony?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
What kind of person leaves a pony country for a non-pony country?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
Did you just have a Seinfeld marathon or something?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It's all in the archives.
And by “archives,” I mean my brain.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
Very appropriate episode, though.
Maybe Manya cursed the Cubs today.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Manya
died!!
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 16, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
There must be some other website
I can waste the rest of my day on.
This sucked, but I’ll sure as hell be back tomorrow.
Til then, folks.
remember
Sammy Jankis
Yeah we get a guy making his major league debut
those dudes tend to own us
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Total pwnage.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
Cubs loss
DO NOT WANT
"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 spoiledcubbage on Apr 16, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Sucks, but...
The Cards should’ve won this game. They’re ace against our 5th starter. No biggie, let’s take the next three.
Wainright = the Cardinals ace!
Allow me to rephrase. Their best starter beat our worst… that’s expected.
Absolutely no fight, after loading the bases with 1 out in the borrom of the 6th
Looked like complete trash from that point on
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Yeah, we got that.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
God
why did no one tell me!
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
You should do a fanpost recap of this game...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 16, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget to promote Hoff!
And mention the Peavy trade.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Because this guy has been negative on EVERY FREAKIN POST?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 16, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
And he still hasn't gotten that tattoo
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yesterday and today....Hmmmm what's the common denominator there?
Could it be there was almost zero to be happy about? I celebrated the Fuku homerun, other than that, what exactly is there to be happy about?
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
And on top of all that
you continue to use “Fuku.”
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently he doesn't learn
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Nor has he responded
when I’ve pointed that out.
But I think it’s best for all of us if I just ignored him.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it's a nonsensical thing to get your panties in a bunch about
and this is the first time I’ve seen you say something about it
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Then you haven't been reading.
And the man himself has said his preferred nickname is Dome seeing the conotations the phonetic pronunciation of Fuku can have in America.
He wants to be called Dome. We oblige. Really isn’t difficult.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
at least you're not nitpicking
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Since when is calling someone by their name
picking nits?
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have that much time on my hands...
Nor do I care enough to actually do so if I did. I’ll take your word for it.
Turn about is fair play
Everything written by Vandy has had a snarky & negetive undertone.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
clearly you haven't been in the game threads
we’ve spawned our own Linus.
Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.
Wow, I go away to cover a class, and the Cubs have the lead
Wha’hoppen??
"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
Time to focus on the Blackhawks
Hopefully we get things sorted out tomorrow. So far it’s not a good way to start the season.
we're 5-4
It could be worse.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Like the Nats
Still winless…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
The missed opportunities are what get me
Good teams are supposed to capitalize on other teams mistakes.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish we were stepping on necks too
Hopefully that begins at 1:20 tomorrow.
Go Cubs.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
And with a bit of clutch hitting, it could have been a lot better
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
that is why i am
not so ready to blame this loss on the bullpen
by brian custer on Apr 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Somewhere around the time
when we’re looking back and going, “Hey, remember when people were panicking about this team?”
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
How do you think I feel?
I frakkin live here!
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Gameboard
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Apr 16, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Gameboard.
Bad 3-2 bases loaded call.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm getting bad 2004 vibes
I know it’s early. But the Cubs are facing a lot of injuries, our bullpen has issues, the Cardinals are coming up big, and we seem to be leaving a lot of RISP. And I say “seem” because I haven’t actually looked at the numbers.
9-53 (.169) with RISP over the last 6 games
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
You seem to be enjoying that stat
what the hell man.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny, I have problems
dealing with the mindless cheerleading crap.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Mindless cheerleading?
the hell does that mean?
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Yeah, cos that's exactly what we're doing.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a fairly pertinent stat
considering it shows just how bad we’ve been with runners in scoring position. As of late
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
It's not even 10 games in...
Let’s get 25-30 in, and see where we are.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, I know
You’re right. But if we get 2004 II after last year’s playoff collapse, I don’t know if I can take it.
The 2004 team collapsed at the end of the season.
That’s months – literally months – away.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
The collapse happened at the end ...
But the team lost a lot of games early because of the issues we’ve seen in the past 10 days.
LOL, a lot of games? They're 5-4!
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You're wasting your keystrokes, Jimmy.
Only ledgejumpers are hangin’ around and they’re havin’ a party.
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Um, I wouldn't consider myself a ledgejumper
I prefaced my comments by saying “it’s early.”
To some people, any criticism of the Cubs whatsoever
equals “ledgejumper”.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont think that is it.
I think they are really just concerned about the total freakout when we are 10 games into a 162 game season.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Bingo
Getting vibes about 2004 when the season is barely 5 percent old is asinine.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 16, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
And those two words negate just about everything else you wrote.
It’s simply too early to start even thinking this team is like the ’04 version.
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Look, daver ...
Don’t tell me what the hell I should worry about. If you don’t like my comments, don’t read them. I certainly won’t be reading your freaking tweets.
Good point.
thanks daver… Goodbye ya’ll!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree
That season still haunts me-we were supposed to run away with the division and instead the cards look like the ’27 Yankees.
Bullpen issues are definitely worrisome but it’s the RISP that REALLY hurts.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Like the '27 Yankees...
Not even close.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Fill me in
From what I see, Cotts still sucks, right?
"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
The sky is still blue, yes.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Lol
and water is still wet—thanks
"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 spoiledcubbage on Apr 16, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
No, give Neal a shot.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
I'm all for shooting him.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I know I'm going out on a limb here.
But I’ve got Cotts back this season. At least for now. He’s got good stuff, he throws hard, he just struggles with his control. I think he could be a key part of this bullpen.
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It's the hair, innit?
You love the hair.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He is a swarthy looking man.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
I really don't know what to say about this bullpen. They have some good arms, but
a lot of the are struggling with control. When the offense fails to ake advantage of an opportunity, it seems to take the sails out of the rest of the team. A lot of the guys aren’t seeing the ball to well now and they are getting some really poor at bats. I don’t know what to say.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That may translate to the pitchers.
If the offense lets opportunities like the one we saw in the sixth slip away, the pitcher’s a) feel that much more pressure and b) possibly feel letdown.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
A shot to what part of the anatomy?
"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 spoiledcubbage on Apr 16, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Through the heart!
And you’re to blame.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
You give pitching a bad name!
Nah, I’m not down on Cotts yet. Short leash though.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He gets that first pitch as a strike
(which gameday said it was) and that AB is all different.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou
“I didn’t see the pitch that got Milton out”
“I’m not crazy about how our offense has performed”
“What do you want me to say to that?”
“Does it really make a difference if me or Larry make a pitching change?”
Lou is a little pissed at the dumb questions…..
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
other than the question about the pitching change
were they really that dumb?
Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.
Cards Magic # = 151
quick everyone freak out…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
lol
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaaaghh!!!
Where’s the ledge?!
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait, so your point is it's early in the season?
Look — we can all read a calendar. But losing this way, to our arch rivals, sucks. And there’s NOTHING wrong with complaining about how the Cubs failed to hit with RISP or how the bullpen has been bad.
This is a public forum for the longest suffering fans in the history of professional sports. We’d have to be drugged not to cringe after a game like today’s.
You're not drugged?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Gotta love Can haz chezburger
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
That one's my second all-time favorite
Right behind this one. I had that taped to my windshield last time I drove cross-country. The truckers loved it.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This remains my favorite
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh
I’m definitely cringing. Milton and Sori making outs with the bases loaded hurt. But even the best hitters fail in those situations all the time. Its baseball its part of the game.
All I am saying is that its really early and that a lot of people seem to be indicating that they see no hope for the rest of the season.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I have criticized for ledgejumping today
… after I compared the play in early 2009 with the play in 2004. I think that’s totally valid — high expectations, bad bullpens, bad situational hitting and an over-achieving Cardinals team. Which we all saw today.
And … I made the caveat that it’s early.
Is all hope lost? Of course not. Are there reasons for concern? Hell, yes. And the non-ledgejumpers should realize that raising concerns isn’t the same thing as saying that the freaking sky is falling!
elgato
I also wasn’t aiming that at anyone in particular, just some of the atmosphere, so please don’t be personally offended.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I just don't get ...
why expressing concern = ledgejumping. And I know YOU didn’t provide the initial label, wax eagle.
That said, we’re all a little testy, and I hate, hate, hate losing to the Cardinals. Going to school at Mizzou gave me a lifetime of anger toward the self-proclaimed “best fans in baseball.” Most of them are a bunch of self-congratulatory idiots who would cheer for one of their players if he was an mass murderer or the former head of AIG.
Can't speak for everyone
but the long stream of “OMG we suck and won’t win another game ever with this bullpen/offense/GM/etc” just gets old and so the next comment that even has sort of that tone makes you fly off the handle.
We all hate losing to the Cardinals. And losing games you could have won or at least kept closer is esp frustrating, regardless of who you play.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine ...
but the opposite is equally frustrating. A long stream of, “We’ll get ’em tomorrow,” or “They gave it the ol’ college try!” for a franchise that hasn’t won in SO long annoys me a lot, and can even make me fly off the handle.
When those comments come up, I try to ignore them. This is a public forum.
That's the key
Soem of us have been, unfortunately, watching this kind of baseball for way too many years and so, yes, occasionally the frustration gets to us and we have to vent.
For me, it has nothing to do with my love for the Cubs. I come back every game and hope for the best. I’ve just learned over the years to keep from getting too carried away with my enthusiasm.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, well first off, I don't pay any attention to
“we suck” type comments. To me, that’s just frustrated fans blowing off some steam.
But, I COMPLETELY agree with elgato; there is a certain element on this site that gets way too angry any time we express ANY criticism of the Cubs.
Look, if you can come away from a loss like this and say"it’s just one game. it doesn’t mean anything, etc", that’s fine. I almost envy your attitude. Personally, I find it impossible to think that way. Losses like this, when we had golden opportunities and couldn’t capitalize, eat away at me (maybe way more than they should).
It’s not ledgejumping to point out this team’s flaws. It’s part of being a fan.
I’m not on this site to fight with my fellow Cub fans-I think it’s a complete waste of time and energy. But it’s really annoying to feel like I can’t express an opinion without being slapped down by some people for being a “hater” and “ledgejumper”.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'll TRY to do that
but I can’t promise I will.
And I can’t speak for everyone, like I said.
But if ALL you do is criticise, that gets just as old to those of us who are sunshiney “get ’em tomorrow” types as we do to you.
I’m a Cub fan. All I have is hope that the next game, next year, next time will be different and better. I don’t know any other way to be.
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
We all hope
It’s just that some of us are more disappointed when those hopes are dashed. And we’re more worried that they WILL be dashed by bad situational hitting, bad pen, etc.
With that, I’m off. Good night.
Night
Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 16, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
So quit feeling sorry for yourselves
Every team, even the best ones, go through stretches like this one. And this really isn’t much of a stretch.
Sack up and keep going. It’s going to be a long ride.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 16, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
"Sack up"?
Why don’t you “sack up” and learn to deal with a discussion on a forum for discussion?
You're having a discussion?
To me, it sounds like you’re just whining.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 16, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Way to comprehend the point "Not Bruce"
But I guess that’s to be expected. The next time you make anything resembling an intelliegent comment will also be the first time.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 16, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
So says one of the biggest bedwetters on this board
Listen, the sky is NOT falling. It’s a little hard to take your criticisms seriously when you (and I’m being general here) say things like "this is 2004 all over again) when we’re barely one-twentieth into the season.
This is a marathon, not a sprint. I suggest you treat it as such.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 16, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cards should have won this one
Tomorrow will be different. I’m a Cards fan and expecting the Cubs to win handily. If Wainwright couldn’t beat Marshall the Cards have deeper problems.
Cards and Cubs both have shoddy bullpens from what I can tell. I’m just hoping they don’t let the Reds take this division. THAT would be shameful – especially with Dusty Baker & Walt Jocketty at the helm.
Zambrano appears to have matured a bit in the off-season
He got into a situation in his last start that would have unhinged him and led to a meltdown in previous years. He pitched through it and ate up his 6 innings, instead. There’s hope there.
The scary part for me is the new kid y’all have throwing. Almost every memory I have of the Cubs facing a guy in his first Major League start is a bad one. Theoretically, they should hit this kid all over the ballpark. Reality may not match that.
My prediction: Take the under. :P
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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