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Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, May 22, 2009 9:05 PM CDT


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Judd Sirott is responsible for EVERYONE'S injury. And all the current slumps.
Bradley watch -- out 10 games of 39

by znohitter on May 22, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Peavy in the flesh

all this time I thought he was a figment of your imaginations

by Emelie on May 22, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Guess everyone is

watching the Blackhawks-Red Wings?

by PhillyCub on May 22, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori

K swinging.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot

K looking.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Make Peavy work!

They need to get back to what made them successful on offense.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Patience, young Hoff!

I like the approach early tonight. Get that pitch count up!

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Or

swing at ball 1…

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

cool..

Cubs making a starter throw some pitches at least…

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 22, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

In the immortal words of Haray Caray... HELLO EVERBODY!!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Hiya z, sue, Capitol man & Em.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

These are the nights BCB is more like Cheers than the local trendy bar.

I like these nights. I think I’m gonna keep my Friday nights free for a while.

And in other news, I still have no social life.

Judd Sirott is responsible for EVERYONE'S injury. And all the current slumps.
Bradley watch -- out 10 games of 39

by znohitter on May 22, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Some of us have to go to work all night!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet... lemme get an Old Style and some pretzels. :P

And I got a tip for ya: Never bet on a horse named ‘Glue Faxtory.’

Judd Sirott is responsible for EVERYONE'S injury. And all the current slumps.
Bradley watch -- out 10 games of 39

by znohitter on May 22, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually, nevermind...

Catch the ball, Derrek WTF

As Z puts the first two guys on without either having to swing the bat…

by kanderber on May 22, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Greetings, Fair Cubs Fans!!!!!

Hello from England, err, I mean Atlanta! Been in a computer class all week long and going back across the pond tomorrow, after spending most of the day playing tourist in New York.

The Cubs haven’t been very nice to me, but at least the Braves won 12-4 when I went to the Ted on wednesday night. Great seats walking right up…. but that is what happens when announced attendance is under 20,000….

It’s great to be back in America, and more specifically, it’s great to have the view that you have in the south if you catch my drift…… :)

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

by sanantonecub on May 22, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

wat happ

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Eckstein got HBP

no ones sure where. Back shoulder? Chest? Hard to tell. But he was down for a while.

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

The ABA approach

Anybody
But
Adrian

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

he cant

hit home runs there there in san diego

Someday we'll go all the way.

by Cubbinstrongsince86 on May 22, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like Eckstein got the wind knocked out of him

Ugh.. C’mon Z. I know you’re amped… but don’t kill the little annoying scrappy guy!

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

My Gameday is slow

What’s going on?

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Wat is Z's pitch limit?

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

80 - 90

so says B. MIles.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hi everyone

What’s up?

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

more like who's down

Z’s hitting them instead of K’ing them

by Emelie on May 22, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Super!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

High heat

K’s Adrian Gonzo.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Wish you could

see how they’re moving… Suffice it to say… a lot.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Z says no bunting!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Lots of loud Cub fans

Cheers when Adrian struck out.

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

They'll be depending on Cubs fans to fill that place all weekend...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

that and crappy fans for a crappy team.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Turner Field had under 20,000 announced

On wednesday night when I visited. On monday they had 15k or so, the worst in the park ever.

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

by sanantonecub on May 22, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, it is said, so shall it be done...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

wishful thinking...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walked em loaded

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Z!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

no command

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

he's gonna be rusty

give him a chance to settle in.

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck Z

let’s go. With our offense, we can’t get behind early!

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's hope Z

gets all the jitters out this inning.

by sue369 on May 22, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

And allows no one to score.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I sure wish Geo was behind the dish right now!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

but isn't it also nice..

to see 3 guys hitting over .300 in our starting lineup..

Hill deserves to start occasionally..

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 22, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not me

I’d like to see Hill play two or three in a row now.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sac Fly

1 – 0 Pads.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Fuck Z

let’s go. With our offense, we can’t get behind early!

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Just realized it's SD

the park’s empty because they don’t arrive until 3rd and leave at 7th

and… crap! settle down Z!!!!

by Emelie on May 22, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Isn't that at Dodger Stadium though?

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sac Fly

Could’ve been worse. Big boy time, Z. Get out with no more damage!!

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Well.....

what channel is the blackhawk game on?

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Kouzmanoff K's Kluelessly

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Well,

had to score at least 1 to win anyway.

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

That a way Z!!!

Let’s see if Scales, Hill, and Miles have anything tonight.

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Considering he's just coming back

I think we all expected rust and emotions. 1 run isn’t too bad. The walks and HBP…well, get them out of his system

by chitownhawkeye on May 22, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Scales HBP

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Warnings issued

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

31 Pitches for Z.

Not good.

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Hmmm

HBP works for a start.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 22, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

NOT INTENTIONAL! PLEASE DON'T THINK Z SHOULD RETALIATE!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate bean ball. Completely useless.

I’m just glad to get someone on base at the moment.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 22, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Boo!

I like the bean ball, PROVIDED that you throw below the letters and away from the bony bits. Hitting a guy has a very particular use and should not be looked on nearly as severly as it is now without going for the head or the hands.

I do, however, hate my internet right now.

Judd Sirott is responsible for EVERYONE'S injury. And all the current slumps.
Bradley watch -- out 10 games of 39

by znohitter on May 22, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Didn't look that way whatsoever on TV

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

well I don't get to see it...

was just pasing it along.. wasn’t endorsing retaliation or anything..

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 22, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

How mad is Scales??

are they having to restrain him? Cobra gonna strike???

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 22, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Took it

like a consummate pro. Head down. Jogs.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Send him!

Let’s get aggressive with the bottom of the order.

Nothing to lose!

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Good idea!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see

Z’s plan of getting eckstein out of the game worked

Someday we'll go all the way.

by Cubbinstrongsince86 on May 22, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Booted!!!

Taylor Made DP booted by Burke the SS!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Now

make them pay!

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Miles should move them over

for Z.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Too late

Fly out.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was thinking same thing

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was that Miles?

He looks weird without the rug on his face.

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Figured he'd try to switch up the mojo by shaving!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ball 1 on Z DID look like Peavy threw inside to intimidate

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Fonzie!!! Base Hit please...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzie

if the ball has dirt on it: you cannot hit it.

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

for some reason this blackhawks game

is just really buggin me. The games probably going to OT and the wings score

by lexmarklover on May 22, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzie's pressing...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on May 22, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

golden opportunity

and they let it go…

Someday we'll go all the way.

by Cubbinstrongsince86 on May 22, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Runs. Runs.

My kingdim for some runs!

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 22, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Kingdom.

Yes, I’ve had a bit to drink tonight.

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by Chris Dobbertean on May 22, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hack attack

I think I’m going to go help my wife edit now. I’ll be back in an hour or so.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 22, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

8 strikeouts in last 3 games

As Soriano goes, so go the Cubs.

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

8 out of his last 12 ABs he has.

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

He does right now

There is no middle ground for his slumps. It’s just ice cold

by chitownhawkeye on May 22, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

when soriano is hot

he’s scorching… when he’s off, he’s unbelievably ugly to watch.

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess if you take the good

you have to take the bad with him. Fact of life.

by Not Bruce Froemming on May 22, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh I agree

I love Soriano. He’s a blast to watch.

But his highs are so nice you forget how low his lows go, ya know?

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we just have to learn

to take the bad with the good when it comes to Sori… at least the good is very good

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 22, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice short inning for Z here would be nice

If the B-Hawks had come to play in that 2nd qtr this thing would be over.

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Farewell, for now, Hank White.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

ANyone watching the Cavs Magic?

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Magic just staying around

i’m looking for a 4th quarter burst from the Magic

by lexmarklover on May 22, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Another Dome BB

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 22, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Hoff lucks out

Hairston loses the ball , drops foul.

another chance for micah!

by Allie on May 22, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

He isnt good guys

I bite my tongue in here, but he simply isnt as good as a lot of people in here and elsewhere think he is. He makes few adjustments, and is perhaps the 2nd biggest hacker on the team. Riding a hot hand is one thing, relying on him down the stretch needs to be thought out again.

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on May 22, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Hawks win!

"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 22, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

AG

K’s.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Jerry's Bro

K’s. Nice inning Z.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Scales hitting 6th

Doesn’t exactly strike fear into opposing pitchers. We’re looking pretty weak right now.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 22, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

I am REALLY looking forward to Fairbanks Midnight Baseball game

it sounds so totally cool. I’ll post pix and stuff. Did you know that Alaska’s sent more than 160 players to MLB?

by Emelie on May 22, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it just me or...

does Miles look a lot younger without a beard?

by Cubbiegoon on May 22, 2009 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep. Career .286 hitter who hit .317 last year is a total waste of roster space…

by Mike Martin on May 22, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice job Jim Hendry...

For a $130 mil…no roster depth, no bullpen, and no prospects for improvement.

But hey…at least we’re left-handed now!!!

"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"

by mutleyil on May 23, 2009 12:09 AM CDT reply actions  

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