Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Astros, Sunday 5/17, 1:20 CT
by Al on May 17, 2009 3:15 PM CDT
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I can't believe we've only scored 3 runs off Brian Moehler.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."
--Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope you're right!
And thanks for the jump. :)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just not this inning.
We’ll get ’em in the 7th.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
top of the order in the 7th?
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sori homerun
is in order
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on May 17, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just missed on that one
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the jump sue
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on May 17, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a really fast inning
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bulin is making saves that are just ridiculous
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by Gibbon Jockey on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe
all the empty seats there.
by sue369 on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's Detroit
nuff said
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by Gibbon Jockey on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he is talking about
how bad the economy is affecting them
"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."
by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawks just killed a power play.
1-1 with 14 min. to go in the 2nd. 22-10 Shots on goal in favor of the Wings.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was noe quick half inning...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings 0-2 on the power play today...
They’ve only failed on 2 power plays all postseason so nice PK Hawks!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THey are still
getting outshot 10-22, that isnt pretty
"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."
by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea not a lot of opportunities so far
but they just got pretty damn close!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on May 17, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
they’ve only failed to convert twice in the whole playoffs
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
first pitch, not a strike
As usual
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bourne hit by pitch
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy, that looked like it hurt.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure I just saw Lou having a stroke
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well why did he put Ascanio in here anyway ?
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
over 100 pitches for Harden
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to the minors for this rummy!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, you get one shot
and you’re done. Good thing you aren’t managing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's just setting up the next batter.
Yeah, right.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Asciano needs to pitch strikes!
Guze up in the pen
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a strike!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This inning
probably isnt going to end well
by bheidge on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RBI 5-3
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Basehit
Matsui scores, 1st and 3rd no outs
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That sucks.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WP 6-3
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wild pitch
Run scores
Booing starts at wrigley
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What the...
I go to the bathroom, come back, and we’ve hit two, both of whom score?!
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding me?
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get him out of there. Jesus.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great job, Lou
Leave him till the bases are cleared!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 17, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we don't want to be clogging up those bases you know
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think...
it would be okay if he let Guzman get loose prior to bringing him in?
Geez.
by kanderber on May 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We obviously don't have Guzman warmed up yet.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like he's just holding onto the ball too hard
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that never works out
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Ascanio, even. ;)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey Sue
hope this Sunday is treating you well
by Emelie on May 17, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's gorgeous day... feeling a little guilty about being inside
but I’m still unpacking so I have an excuse
by Emelie on May 17, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ascanio got an out!
"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.
by zevkalman on May 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Berkman thrown out stealing 3rd
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw Geo!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Berkman
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had the same thought, sue.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GEO!
Takes out Berman.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
berkman gunner at third
nice throw
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
by cubs2234 on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our bullpen
does not strike fear into any opponent
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From what I saw today, they must be scared of getting hit by our bullpen.
"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.
by zevkalman on May 17, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really the bullpen is not that bad
and why the F)(*^%^% wasn’t Guzman in there. He threw 10 pitches yesterday , his first appearance in 3 games and tomorrow is a day off. Guys like Ascanio should be used in mop up situations until you know what they have.
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea that was a real head-scratcher by lou
musta had one too many mimosas this morning
by Danny Satan on May 17, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not bad eh?
did you see our “closer” yesterday?
Did you see the Astros help us today?
First pitch is always a ball.
I believe the bullpen leads the league in Walks as well.
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are not that good
however, I do see hope.
Guzman has electric stuff
Marmol is coming around
Wells and Marshall are both serviceable as long relief
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a mixed bag
The good: Guzman, Marmol, Marshall,* Wells
The meh: Heilman, Gregg
The bad: Cotts, Ascanio, Patton
The good is awesome, obviously, the problem is more than half the guys we have up there aren’t good at all/inspire no confidence. Does anyone here cheer when Patton is up?
We need another solid arm.
*Marshall is starred because I can’t figure out if his long term plan is pen or rotation.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too early on Ascanio
Though I would be inclined to send him down and keep Wells. I think Cotts should be released. I can’t see any value there.
Point is in THIS game Lou had a MUCH better option for the 7th ( Guzman) and didn’t take it. When you have to get someone in earlier or on less rest it is harder but today was in my opinion a mistake,
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You never know until you try
I believe Lou used Ascanio in a low-stress situation earlier. He probably wanted to see what he could do in a closer game.
And he has to keep an eye on Guzman, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was used once in mop up
I think you need a little more than that to check guy out and again you so clearly had a good rested pitcher for the
situation so it seems a bad move to me.
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not excusing Lou
and I agree re: Wells/Ascanio.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The point is HOW you use the bullpen
Heilman is LONG relief and he gets rushed in to get out of some jam and get a batter out. Marmol is often used till his arm falls off
and guys who should be used in mop up ( Cotts Ascanio) until they prove reliable are thrown in to crucial situations.
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all valid points
until the bullpen is used right, it is not that good.
Cotts has not stepped up yet, and it is mid May.
I agree, Marmol is leaned on heavily, but when he is the most reliable, what are you going to do? Run Gregg out there?
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gregg said yesterday
It wasn’t a save situation. So that means he can go in and stink it up?
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That annoyed me so much.
Not a save situation, so you’ll try to lose the game? That makes as much sense as “clogging the bases.”
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did have a good line though
“I think I could have hit myself today.”
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was funny
the rest of it? not so much.
by Emelie on May 17, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no clue what Lance was thinking.
Way to help us out. Major brain fart.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I especially like the fact that Berkman got gunned down.
I don’t like that guy.
"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.
by zevkalman on May 17, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree that he looks like a total deuche, but he seems pretty cool actually,
at least based on some of his interviews
by Danny Satan on May 17, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronnie singing the stretch :)
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank God that's over.
Let’s get some runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*PS Santo should always sing the stretch.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its not pretty
But god you gotta love him
"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."
by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harry's wasn't pretty either.
But it was just good and baseballesque.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Ronnie as a third baseman, announcer and a Cubs fan.
And as a future HOF’er, one day.
As a singer, maybe not so much.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anything is better than Denise Richards
i’m still having nightmares… man she’s tone deaf
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on May 17, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another bang up job by the bullpen
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by DC Cubbie on May 17, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is an obvious hole there.
I really hope Hendry’s working on it.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking
he’s going to see what he has in the minors before he makes any sort of deals.
Once Zambrano comes back, presumably Wells goes to the pen. That’ll help. I suspect Stevens will get a couple of shots, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true.
I am just really frustrated by the Pen this year, and am getting nervous. We’re (going to be) 6 games over .500 after this and have to do something or we could very well wind up 3rd behind the Cards/Brew Crew.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on May 17, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano needs to spark this offense here
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori gorunds out to Blum
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot grounds out to Matsui
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke grounds out too
Wow, this offense is not looking good today, I might just watch the hawks game.
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This Twins-Yankees series could be the most heartbreaking sweep ever.
Extras again today.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the Twins
have lost a couple of gut-wrenchers so far.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they just lost another one
3-2 Yankees. Damon walk-off homer.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate all losses, but this one would be especially sour
considering how stupid everything about Ascanio and the decision to put him in was
by Danny Satan on May 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A 4-1 homestand
would be just fine by me. But this game isn’t quite over yet.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention only scoring three runs on the awful Brian Moeller.
After the first two runs scored the Cubs had runners on 2nd and 3rd with no out and failed to tack on any extra runs. Today is not just on the pitching.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on May 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If any team ever needed an additional position player, it's this one.
The Cubs have two utility players who can’t play 3B, one of whom also can’t play SS. They have their star 3B out, and a backup 3B who was previously the starting 2B.
If the choice is really down to “Ascanio on the roster” vs. “true backup SS on the roster”, it should be a pretty easy decision.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree with you, there really isn't a backup at short.
I don’t have a problem with them giving Ascanio a look now because they need to find out if he can help them later on. I also think overall they’ve weathered Aramis’ loss pretty well.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on May 17, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure - but you can't leave yourself in a "Fukudome at SS/Koyie at 3B situation"
The roster imbalance is made worse by the fact that Fontenot is basically taking an o-fer the season against lefties, and Lou can’t really do anything about it.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hunter Pence got "depantsed" on tht pitch.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We still have Hoffpauir on the bench, if the situation arises.
Of course, that means that the bullpen needs to avoid this turning into a blowout, which is more or less a 50-50 shot at this point.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SMOKES
DId you see that replay of the skate on Burrish’s neck!!!
good god
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by Gibbon Jockey on May 17, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That could have been very nasty.
He’s very lucky that it wasn’t.
by kanderber on May 17, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ascancio
that was a wicked curve
Drive, Monkey Drive!
by VegasCubFan on May 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings just scored. 2-1 Wings.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FUNGUS
2-1 detwah 3:22 SECOND
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by Gibbon Jockey on May 17, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HAWKS on the ropes here
gotta survive
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by Gibbon Jockey on May 17, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ascaino looked good there this inning.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 17, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One inning late but maybe he can help down the road.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 17, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D,. lee singles!
3 hits today for him
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope the game goes long enough
for him to get it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
some positive news indeed!
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by eswan9 on May 17, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto gets a single
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 17, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto passes Fontenot on the AVG big board.
Those guys are headed in opposite directions at the moment.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The worst thing if we lose this game
is that Blou will reappear and tell us why the Cubs suck and will never win another game.
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny how the vampires
only come out at night.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 17, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually Blou will NOT come and gloat
I forgot his can’t miss savior of the Cubs, Harden did not pitch lights out.
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just consider the source. And there's plenty of rally time. Have faith brother!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on May 17, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sister but I do have faith
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my apologies.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on May 17, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no problem
“doggie stalker” is a gender neutral name.
"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
by Doggie Stalker on May 17, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odd pitching change.
Don’t they have a lefty to face Fontenot?
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FC. Still first and second. Now two outs. Scales up.
"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.
by zevkalman on May 17, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. That's what I thought, but then WGN had the peeps on 1st and 2nd so I changed it.
My bad, I guess, for depending on WGN.
"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.
by zevkalman on May 17, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Fonty can come through, but why not Hoff here?
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, never mind. Point stands. Why not Hoff to bat for Fontenot?
Two men on in the 8th last chance for a big hit possibly – then you bring in Miles at 2B and move Scales to 3B.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you just answered your own question.
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by eswan9 on May 17, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given the offensive upgrade, it's worth Scales at 3B.
Fontenot is going on 2 weeks with 1 hit to show for it. He has no business taking the most important AB of the game so far.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet Pudge cut a fart there and that's why he moved away from the plate.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOw that was a close pitch
but its a ball. 2-2
by cubsfaninatl on May 17, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poop
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
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Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on May 17, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really, really disappointed in the lack of a Hoffpauir PH there.
There’s no guarantee that anyone’s going to get on base in front of Hoff the 9th to make a PH worthwhile, and even if someone does, it’s back to the top of the order anyway.
So now we get, presumably, Hoff PHing to lead off the 9th down 3, instead of batting with 2 runners on and 1 out in the 8th, down 3.
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by D98 on May 17, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
meh
should have slept another half hour…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 17, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
groggy wave
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 17, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good on ya, mate!
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice.. :)
you visited here?
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 17, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have family near Brisbane....
and have been there to visit them back in ‘96. It’s tough when you are separated by that much distance.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the flight's no fun
but it is a nice place to visit..
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 17, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, on the flight down...
I got claustrophobia for a bit, for the first and only time in my life anywhere. I woke up after four hours sleep thinking we were close and freaked when I realized we had nine more hours.
I’ll be back one day. It’s a great place.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scales/E4
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
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by Zeke on May 17, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CUbs 3 Strohs 6
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on May 17, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have gameday up now
you know it’s grim when Cotts is pitching…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 17, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love the Rally Caps in the bleachers.
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody have any grilling ideas for my dinner?
by Danny Satan on May 17, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but what's the "iowa" distinction for?
by Danny Satan on May 17, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know.
They have been called that for as long as I can remember.
by sue369 on May 17, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Potbellys
Big Italian, I am currently demolishing one.
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
potbelly's as in the sandwich place?
not sure if that would translate to a good grilling experience
by Danny Satan on May 17, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I cant read.
I just saw dinner.
"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."
by jkobus on May 17, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PP Hawks
18:32 3rd
2-1 detroit
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by Gibbon Jockey on May 17, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Power play for the Hawks
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HAWKS SCORE!!!
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by jkobus on May 17, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Cotts... yer clogging the bases. And not in a good way.
by Emelie on May 17, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he got 3 whole outs though! Miracle!
.. gotta build on our Cottsmentum now..
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 17, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAWKS SCORE TIE GAME!!!
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by Cubfansince1957 on May 17, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jump here to the winning thread.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/5/17/877540/overflow-thread-3-cubs-vs-astros#comments
"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.
by zevkalman on May 17, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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