Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 4/8, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 PM CDT
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Time to score some more
"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
thanks for the jump.
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
+1
much appreciated
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I love to be jumped ::smirk::
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
no comment :-)
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
bow chicka wow wow
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
What are the sexiest animals on a farm?
Brown chicken Brown cow.
Thank you, thank you. Tip your bartender.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
hmmm
I enjoy arguing with gravity.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm, Clutche may have a word or two about that
"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
Em, are there like 100 men to 1 woman in Alaska?
"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
can we trade Riot
for Tejada? Straight up.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
better stipulate a birth certificate
and a case of b12 in the deal
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 8, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
incude Dome
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
dome who went 3/4, walked and
had a stolen base tonight?
Yeah, no thanks. We need our centerfielder.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
ouf.... ever the provocateur
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Cubs could have had him last year
"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
yeah
watching Tejada reminds me how nice it would be to have a SS on the roster.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
that was
an amazing play.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
not sure why everyone is making
a bid deal about minneapolis getting an open-air stadium. Looking at the weather the next 10 days project to be nicer here than in Chicago…….
but "TARGET" field???
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Umm...
as someone who works for Target…don’t knock the hustle and be thankful it’s not Wal-Mart Field.
"Why do you always point to the sky when Zambrano starts?" My girlfriend.
"You just wouldn't get it...it's a Cubs thing..." Me.
by cubs2k8isnxtyear on Apr 8, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Bah.
no runs scored. CHOLLIE MARBLE in to pitch.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
two innings for White Castle tonight?
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
maybe
or maybe Marmol and then Guzman.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be interesting
I guess it wouldn’t be a save situation, unless something goes wrong.
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
just to get the kid
some work. Marshall must be going stir-crazy.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Vizcaino in the 9th?
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
Koyie Hill
really makes me miss Geo.
Get well soon!!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
How long is he out?
Hopefully, he comes back soon
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
aren't we all....
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 8, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
great minds...
"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
Aren't we all?
"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
day to day
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
later Chandler Bing!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
snark snark
"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
Pardon me
but do you have any Grey Poupon?
I need some for my FILTHY SLIDERS.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
96 MPH.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Im gonna call it a night as well
take care all, thanks for the great chat during the game
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
night, pal
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Goodnight, Tim
"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
have a good one.
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
C-Lee
flys out to D-Lee.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Excellent. I'm chanting next inning. That dude can get stuffed.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Tejada
grounds out to Riot.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Seeing as that was probably
Carlos Lee’s last AB this series…
He’s been really quiet so far.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
I'm ok with that.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh me too
but I was trying not to think it until he was done for the series.
He feasts on Cubs pitching. And he drives me crazy.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
let's keep it that way for 15 more meetings this season.
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
6-3
No double-clutch
"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
he was moving
to his left.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
one pitch, ground-out
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
don't we all
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
<3
"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
Pence
takes it to the wall. Stand-up double, with Fonzie’s poor throw.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
like
inside his spine?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
gameday says that last pitch
was off the inside corner.
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
97 mph
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
I still say Hunter Pence sounds like a stage name
For a non-straight adult film star
"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
rofl
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Jimmy can help him with that inbetween 'shots'
Sounds like he knows a thing or two about getting stuffed too.
dood.
drop it. Please.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
What is your problem?
You want to make risque comments, fine. You don’t direct them at someone, simply because you can’t move your fingers fast enough, or use the “z” command. Who kicked you in the nads?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait a minute, you probably don't even know what risque means...
without going to wikipedia.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
out of line much?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
sounds like both of them
need to be a little more mature and ignore each other
by LT on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
no kidding...........
some can dish it but can take it
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
I'm willing to bet you don't even have a conscious memory of the 1984 season...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
both sides have been a bit much
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you even know that Get Stuffed is the new Pound Sand?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
What would be
the modern day equivalent analogy to buggy whip?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
um...
jumper cables?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
White Castle needs some grease
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
He cooks that shit in vitalis...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
just like that
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
not a ton of movement
but really really REALLY FAST.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
One more out, Marmol!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
Pudge
grounds out to Rami. Three outs! On to the ninth!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Let's get some more runs!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
those would be GEICO insurance runs.
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
I think we have 4
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
true
but Pat Hughes needs them to be scored late in the game to be GEICO insurance runs.
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
googly eye runs
"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
That?
That’s just the division you could win with the Cubs.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
I really hate those commercials.
I thought I hated the lizard ones, but man those eyes really piss me off.
Somebody's watching you
"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
the cavemen ones were the worst IMHO
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I liked the original lizard ones...
but the problem with Geico commercials are they just play the same ones over and over and over, and they get realllll annoying. The Caveman TV show was even worse than the commercials, and some of my friends actually liked it.
exactamundo...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't I say something last night
about how some games we score ten and then we struggle to score two? Sigh.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Bases loaded ... how many outs there?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Brocail
in to pitch.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Gathwright
pinch hits for Marmol.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
and hits it right back to Brocail.
that stunk.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Guzman
and Gregg warming up in the pen.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
The bullpen
in Huston makes really cool noises. the sounds really echo in there
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg
Soriano
pops out to Berkman. Two outs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Gone!
"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
Robodome!
"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
Fukudome bye bye
"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
HOMERUN!
FUKUDOME!!!! 4-5 with a walk, homerun and a steal!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Give that man the game ball
Here’s hoping this is the start of a new trend
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 8, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
There's a GEICO insurance run!
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
DOME GOES YARD!
There’s an insurance run for you!!!!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
Break out the headbands
"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
Lee
to first on a Tejada error.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Woah.
What has gotten into Dome!
whatever it is, i hope to god its permanent!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
we could be seeing
the start of a really good season.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd settle for some consistantly good ABs in a row
preferably without a ballet move.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
haha, agreed
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
Tejada
seems like he duffs some routine plays. That would bothers the hell outta me, I dont care much about the webgem plays, just make the routines.
Sayonara!
It appears that the time in Japan is just about four weeks behind the United States.
He must feel great.
Just to annoy the slow one...
FU-KU-DOME!!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
No way Dome!!
Wow, never expected that!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I did.
Maybe not this exactly, but I’ve been expecting him to figure it out. Hopefully, this is long-term fixed.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be nice
but I would like to see it again on Friday to confirm it….
by LT on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
but today still has to feel good for him.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
and Bradley works to a full count
for at least the third time today.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Dome must not have liked all the complaints on BCB!
Now can he do at least half this good on a day to day basis?
Bradley walks
again. And his OBP goes up again.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Alright, ladies and gents. I'm off to bed.
Have a good rest of the evening.
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
night
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Goodnight!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Goodness I hope he doesn't got hitless until then
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
He keeps taking 3 walks a game
And I won’t mind that much
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
true
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
he is the best
player w/o a hit this year
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
His OBP is good despite no hits
"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
Rami
pops out. Inning over.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Night!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Too high
"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
heee
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
somebody told me that at my softball game tonight
so I asked him “What the hell does that mean?” lol…
by LT on Apr 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome
looks like he’s extending his arms better, maybe?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Staying back on the ball too...
Didn’t see any flailing or whirling swings tonight.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed
he’s not leaning forward and reaching for the low and away crap.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
hit better
than Sori today.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome named Player of the Game on CSN
"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
Definitely deserves it
Four hits in five ABs
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that a first for him?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Guzman
in to pitch
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Let's go Gooz!
"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 wish
Lou would take MB out and just move Dome over when bringing Gathright in
Yeah I don't understand when this move
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 8, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought
Gathwright just pinch hit?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
oh.
missed that.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Double switch?
"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
Guzman "bats" in 2 hole
"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
Cards lose.
So do the Hawks in a shootout
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I saw em give up the tying goal in a mad scramble with about 3 min left
Had many good chances in OT but couldn’t finish.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Atlanta's Hawks won in regulation :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
Does this mean they can't get the 4 seed?
Or did I misunderstand earlier?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Bourne
singles
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Cards lose
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
I don't know
It looks like a strike on Gameday
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Strikeout
One down, two to go
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
Lets get a DP now
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
is anyone else watching on mlb.tv?
both feeds are out for me. this new mlb.tv is total shite.
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Apr 8, 2009 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
geez
even his breaking balls are over 90mph
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Guz has great stuff
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
All right guys, heading out
See you in a few!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
there's only two outs left!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
later.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah it has
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Milton on deck?
Milton W
"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
FC
Lee throws to Riot to get the lead runner. Two outs!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
1 more out
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
just in time!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
You missed a game
"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
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
:-)
there he is!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
King for a day
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
CUBS WIN!!! FLY IT!!! CUE MILTON!!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
yo
JIMMAY!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
What's up?
Our boy Dome sure had a good game!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed
indeed, indeed! Now, let’s see him do it on Friday!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly...
I’ll bring the chant back and see if I can get under the slow one’s skin…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
eh.
hardly worth it. Chant because you wanna chant. :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Good advice oh sage one...
That’s why I do it in the first place, I just didn’t like him getting out of line…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
hope he can
would be nice to see him put good performances back to back again.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
<img src=“”http://sportsmaven.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/cubs-win-9-28-07.jpg">"/>
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
already posted it.
that was weird.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
CUBS WIN
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
I love the blue alternate jerseys.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I love
my Wood alternate.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
are the OFs still doing the "bump"?
I haven’t seen a win on TV yet.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
da-da
DA-DA
DAA-DAAA!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
i like that one too
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
soon
I’ll have pictures of him in baseball uniform. Unfortunately, the team name is Brewers, but still…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
sort of.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
cute kid but................
is that a gang sign
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
it's
a W for WIN.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Great Game
Everyone(batting) and Theriot’s .556BA
Much as I hate the 5 HR
nice to see no walks
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 8, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
hey
that’s right. And once again, the Pen came through with flying colors.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
to quote maddux
HR happen. Walks kill you.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Giving up a Hr is just serving up one bad pitch
Serving up walks meanss your pitching sucked
#34: You'll be missed!
HR's aren't always on bad pitches either...
sometimes the batter just makes a really good swing on a good pitch.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
what did you do to my guy?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
are those
BCB avatars?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
they're just pictures of past and present Cubs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
cool.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
interesting...
but to my messed up eye it looks like its just been splattered by water or something. It looks really strange.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
If everyone would post theirs in a fanshot...
I’d do it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder
if Al could get them all from the SBN admins.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
bubble wrap effect
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
she's wearing way too many clothes.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
it's ok
I’m just used to her bein’ nekkid.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
One of your best!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Why? she was totally covered behind the flag
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
i don't understand why anyone
would post pictures of themself like that and not make the flickr page private.
just seem so weird to me…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
gee let's see..........
why would I flaunt such an awesome body?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
right
4 run innings are fun, but 3.5 hours for a game is way too long. Goodnight, evar-ee-body!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Later drew...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Night
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll argue with you on that
We double digit runs every game and I’ll gladly “suffer” through 3.5 hr games :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Apr 8, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Good night Sue
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
See ya Sue...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, I'm out... Later ya'll...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
I'm out too
Later everyone
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
Later girl...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 8, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we're tied with the Pirates in the standings...
If anyone needs me, I’ll be on the ledge… :P
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
I hate broccili
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Randy Johnson gives up 3 run dinger to
GALLARDO ? Brewers up by 3.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
We definitely needed those early runs tonight
Though it seems Houston lives by the home run, at least they did in this series. As we have seen, that doesn’t always work out.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 8, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions
Damn that was one fine offensive game
and that bullpen looked awfully good. Fukudome looked really good too.
Ted was stressing me out tho, hopefully his April showers of homers ends after tonight.
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All good tonight
No complaints from me. On to Milwaukee! I’ll be there Saturday and Sunday.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 9, 2009 2:00 AM CDT reply actions
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