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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Saturday 5/2, 12:05 CT

Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs, May 2, 2009 12:05 PM CDT


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GO CUBS GO

Listening to Pat and Ron.

Thanks again Bud and Fox…I’ll be taking a nap when your game is on.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions  

i know

were not suppposed to talk about this on here. But google TVants and download it. then go to myp2p.eu click live sports then click mlb games today click florida vs cubs. I know its technically not allowed but i live in ohio and watch every cubs game i love them

by cooltrev on May 2, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

lets go cubbies!

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 2, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions  

i always have to look twice at he flags on the scoreboard

just cant rationalize the pirates and the reds ahead of us

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 2, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions  

im willing to bet the farm it will

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 2, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Pat...

Nats-Cards is going on now.

I thought about going once I realized our game wasn’t on TV, but decided I didn’t want to punish myself, especially since the Nats are in their hideous red unis today.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like I do have the game on mlb.comTV...hooray!!!

Len & Bob sound good.

Go Cubs!

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Yet another reason why...

…I should’ve probably gone MLB.tv instead of Extra Innings.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm loving MLB.tv

sent to my 37" LCD in high def quality. The time delay is the only problem.

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I would've bought a new computer...

a month earlier. The old one was terribly uncooperative with it last season.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

NIce K, Teddy!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on May 2, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey!!!!!!!

Noone posted a jump thread for me and I forgot to switch. Meanies!!!!!!!!!!

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I wasn't in

the other thread or I would have. Got any truffles? ;-)

by sue369 on May 2, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you ask nicely

And Theriot keeps hitting it over the fence.

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I always ask nicely

and I have no control over Theriot.

by sue369 on May 2, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

who is that smooth guy playing RF?

let’s score early and often!!!

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions  

1 2 3....the best kind of start

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzie base hit

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions  

alrighty folks roll call time

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by heine41 on May 2, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions  

representing the land of fruits & nuts

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is no roll call without the official roll call picture.

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

just got in

good to see the Cubs off to a strong start

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

make him piss in a cup!

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Yosh Kawauno in the house!

HR RIOT!!! 2-0

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by Itchy on May 2, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

chomping on fries!

…and looking good

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot with another one!!!!

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

feel free

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks....

"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 2, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

600+ AB's without a HR

and he hits 2 in 2 days. what the hell?

by BradB311 on May 2, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Did anyone think. . .

on May 2nd, Theriot would have more HR than Derrek Lee?

by Seattle Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions  

wow...interesting stat.

"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 2, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

The RBIs could have been predicted

D Lee has zero business being in this lineup on a daily basis

by murphymj on May 2, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep, D-Lee's just a career minor leaguer.

(Wait, that’s the other guy.)

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is Milton taking a mental holiday??

Day off? Why? Crikey.

The window for winning a World Series may have waned.

by BLou on May 2, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

wanted to give you more material

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

what a crappy 3rd strike call on DLee

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Gameday

had it on the top of the zone

by BradB311 on May 2, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonty with an RBI single...nice

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions  

1984 Jim Frey talked to Ryno about driving the ball

2009 Lou talked to Riot about the same

interesting, eh?

Hi guys and gals. lets get a win!

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions  

pinch me!

a two out hit w/RISP.

I am buying a lottery ticket today. Me likey.

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions  

how bout

them cubbies. 3 in the first im lovin it

by cooltrev on May 2, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Feel better, Craig

I had one all day Thursday…ugh.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry to hear

Those are the worst. The ones that you just can’t get rid of.

by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Like yourself...

I’ve been getting them forever. Thankfully, my office was empty on Thursday, so it was a bit quieter in there than normal, which helped.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too

Great way to ruin an entire day or 3

by BradB311 on May 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Base hit, Geo

Keep those runners moving

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Texas Leaguer

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on May 2, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn, I wish I could watch this game.

I pay 200 bucks to get the Extra Innings package, yet I can’t get this… F you Fox.

by kanderber on May 2, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Miles needs some juice

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on May 2, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Miles needs a new uniform with another team logo on it

The window for winning a World Series may have waned.

by BLou on May 2, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

mr sunshine for a game thread

Awesome!!

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Amen brother!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on May 2, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ripped off from the Blackhawks

When the Blackhawks score at the UC we the fans go into the Amstel Light jingle chant.

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by BLou on May 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice

That’s all I needed to know. I have some of their stuff d/l’d but I haven’t listened to any of it yet.

by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

take that man out now

lets get into that bullpen early

by cooltrev on May 2, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions  

28 pitches

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lilly is taking his time

trying to keep The-Hr-Riot fresh for trotting around the bases

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

How long until we see a post about

why Lou should move Riot to clean up

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions  

The lineup that makes sense...when healthy options exist

1. Soriano
2. Theriot
3. Kosuke
4. Ramirez
5. Bradley
6. Soto
7. Lee
8 . Fotenot

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by BLou on May 2, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Looks pretty good

I could see flip-flopping Soto and Lee, too, depending on whom is swinging the bat well at the time.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

1 out...

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions  

make it 2

3 pitches, 2 outs.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

first 6 retired

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

7 pitch innings Rock!!!!

That a way Teddy!

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Good job Ted.

Let’s get some more runs!!!

by sue369 on May 2, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted with the golf swing...1 out

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

5 pitch at bat

longer than any of the Fish had against him in the top of the inning

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey everybody! Go Cubs.

(and Go Bulls, too.)

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by ScottieG33 on May 2, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

How's it going, Sue?

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by ScottieG33 on May 2, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good, good.

Happy about Riot, nervous about the Bulls.

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by ScottieG33 on May 2, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

The think the Bulls are going to win tonight.

The Celtics had multiple chances to win game 6 and end the series and they didn’t do that. I think that bodes well for the Bulls.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I sure hope

you are right. Like Scottie I’m very nervous about the game.

by sue369 on May 2, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like the way you think.

They’ve definitely played well in Boston. Hope they play even better tonight.

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by ScottieG33 on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's still quite a few guys on that team

that knocked off the defending champs (Miami) a few years ago and I think that’s one of the reasons why they’ve been confident and played with such poise from game 1.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

come on riot!

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
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by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions  

SHE WORKS!!! She really works!

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

She works for me.

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by zevkalman on May 2, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess Al will approve, now that the triple is accomplished.

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha!

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
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by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

...

Great, and my Comcast is out again. AT&T needs to hurry up with getting MLB Network so I can make the switch to UVerse.

by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions  

dare i say

halfway to the cycle for Theriot.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions  

That would be a 3 bagger!!!

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions  

3...

fun bags? Oh ho ho. I made a funny!

by Hilary Lee on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh...

Can we hit Theriot in cleanup from now on?

by Hilary Lee on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome with the steal

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions  

BB commented that he looked to be in pain

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

again or still?

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

my guess is still.

once you aggravate these things they are easy to keep getting spasms from

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know

bad back, and a bad neck myself

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does Lee look more mobile that the other day?

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by El Borto on May 2, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions  

K DLee...ugh

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions  

or the Cubs could give Lee some at bats to see if he can break his slump

and if he can’t, then start playing Hoffpauir more at first.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

but, Trey, he's had 2 AB's today...

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know, I know

silly me.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, if he's hurt, then yes, pull him.

But it’s speculative on Brenly’s part to mention the grimace. Lee could have been grunting because he swung hard, for all we know.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee now batting .200. Just sayin'

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by zevkalman on May 2, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geo batting .143, Bradley .128

Sit them, too?

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

they should hit

first and second with Soriioan hitting 3 and Riot clean up

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

we'll need some of that

after the concerts are done.

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by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Peavy

San Diego has a thing for the Cubs’ 5th-inning guy, after all.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

A bag of fertilizer

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by goodstuff96 on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pop out to HOff...one down

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Bad call.....runner was out

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions  

did Lou just call the ump Douche Bag?

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions  

i was reading his lips when he was walking away

and it sure looked like he said that

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

He may have

I thought I saw “Fudrucker’s” mentioned.

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

If that turns out to to be the only "you know what"

there’s gonna be a big stink.

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by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I think we would all be thrilled

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by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

It'd sure be something different to talk about

besides all the stuff that’s been beat to death so far this season.

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by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lilly's Dealing, baby....

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

If Lilly is going to be this good when he's on

then I can stand it if he’s going to be on and off this year.

by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets go Hoff!!!

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

time for hoffpower!

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by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

hate to go

but got to run (DAMN IT)

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

hope to be back before game over!!!

GO CUBS!!!

RIOT FOR THE CYCLE TODAY

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by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh

She looks better in other pictures. Looks too much like a vapid stickfigure there

by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

She's still quite acceptable even in that picture

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

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by zevkalman on May 2, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also, strange triviata

but Bonifacio is a pretty cool guy in person

by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions  

have u met him?

"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 2, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hoff with the base hit

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

come on little babe ruth!

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck

by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

if i had photoshop skills

i’d have put a cups hat on the kid.

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck

by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

cubs.

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck

by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's got one

i thought he was engaged now

by CubsFan87 on May 2, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe one of these?

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just ply them with a few drinks.

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by zevkalman on May 2, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

This better?

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow....yes....works for me.

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by zevkalman on May 2, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

this work?

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that a picture of Tony La Russa when he was younger?

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by zevkalman on May 2, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geo grounds into double play

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions  

That's a helluva double play

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by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions  

He's slow, no doubt

But he smashed the ball, and the third baseman made a nice play. Plus, Bonifacio had an excellent turn at second. It all conspired against him, but it’s good to see Soto hit the ball hard.

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

by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

He needs to

work at getting the weight he put back on off.

by sue369 on May 2, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

IBB to Miles.....Lilly to bat

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly has to make them pay...

working around Miles to face Lilly?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on May 2, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions  

And he does!

bases-clearing double!

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

by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

PITCHER POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly with the HUGE double!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly!!! 2 run double!!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Teddy has been inspired by The Riot!

He won’t be disrespected by the fish walking Miles!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Penn warming in the Florida pen.

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

by Bill Potter on May 2, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly Double?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on May 2, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh God no

I thought I would never see that again…

by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonzie K's but Cubs Lead 5-0

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions  

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