Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Giants, Monday 5/4, 7:05 CT
by Al on May 4, 2009 9:00 PM CDT
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet pic of Derrek
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't look like a GIDP, does it?
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8th!
"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 4, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano K's again
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by jkobus on May 4, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just signing on for the evening
But, it is very nice to see Sori hit doubles off the wall to start the game. Seems to set a nice tone at least.
by jajonez77 on May 4, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Earlier we discussed beanball:
This is fun to watch!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUdFOKWC2ME
I stand by my postition: Cubs owe Renteria.
by mic on May 4, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a long time ago, in another country
And besides, the wench is dead.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owing Renteria
Absolutely unnecessary to go after him now.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely not.
This is the first chance they’ve had since.
by mic on May 4, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just send the Giants home with two losses
Revenge enough right there.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
He’s a douchebag now, and he was a jackarse back then
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like KO....
….but we can’t discuss politics here, so….
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hated him then
and hate him now… but se can’t discuss politics here, so…
by LT on May 4, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was okay teamed up with Dan Patrick on SC
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep, enjoyable
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 4, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my comment had nothing to do with politics
only about how much of a douchebag he is.
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm serious
You think I watch MSNBC for my own happiness?
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really have no idea...
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think they'll boo him?
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classiest, most sober fans in baseball
Of course they won’t.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And most knowledgeable, according to Fergie!
by redward on May 4, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn straight!
But Howry isn’t worth booing. he’s just a middlin relief pitcher.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 4, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs go quietly....still 4-2
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to pile on
but has anyone looked at Dunn’s, Ibanez’ or Abreau’s numbers compared to Milton’s so far?c Hopefully he heats up eventually
by bheidge on May 4, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, they don't play for the Cubs
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's bound to.
if he hits below .200 for the year, I’ll walk to Chicago (*barring a season-ending injury in which he’s hitting under .200 at the time)
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by Trey2317 on May 4, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking about MB
I would like to see some numbers on how he starts out the season normally.
by jajonez77 on May 4, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
April is one of his better months
he usually starts off strong and tails off at the end
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 4, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Ryan Theriot keeps hitting homers
I’m perfectly happy with bradley waiting awhile before getting hot.
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're expecting Ryan Theriot to continue to hit homeruns
well, you’re living in a fantasy world
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 4, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron and Pat discussing Ron's hairpieces....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not a bad thing...
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 4, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The conversation or the rug?
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conversation
can’t see the rug.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 4, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely retaliation
for the sweater talk earlier.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 4, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn...
Nats giving the Disastros the business…9-4 and Houston down to their last out.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 4, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman continues to pummel the baseball
2 more doubles tonight
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOUD NOISES!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quality start for Demp
7 Ks, 102 pitches – 64 strikes.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's posts like these that keep me coming back...
by kanderber on May 4, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't
like them feel free to leave.
by sue369 on May 4, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K7 for dempster
women singing screechily time
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They make me miss Denise Richards.....ouch.
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S77mIxm75PA
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by jkobus on May 4, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked her
better in Wildthings.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on May 4, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was she nekkid?
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed she was.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on May 4, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they brought in Howry
hell yes
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mmm...meatballs
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howry in....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ERA of 5.50 0-2
That’s the Howry we remember…
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what that probably means
for tonight….
by LT on May 4, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had to say it, din'cha?
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zach Greinke just struck out Dye with a sick-ass slider to end the 8th.
Royals up 3-0. Zach’s gonna get his 6th win. What a friggin’ stud.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sry, i didnt see this when i posted my Greinke comment
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and only 91 pitches
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, because Cliff Lee sucks donkey balls.
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is better than Lee
Greinke has had ace stuff, Lee really doesn’t
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee hits it...
to Sandoval.
One away
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greinke
8 ip 0 runs 0 BB 10 K’s
baller
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubbies....It's Howry....
Rami grounds out, Soto up
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
broken link
video is blocked by copyright law
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Marble warming up
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Howry shows the fans....
1 2 3
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol in
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just tuned in, geez what is up with Theriot's bat?
So what, we now have Little Lou Gehrig?
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
by Chanman25 on May 4, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield single, Fred Lewis...
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A ss with an arm makes that play
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Going the wrong way
On a ball that was slowing down? Maybe.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You may be right
It was a more difficult play now that I think about it. I just like complaining out his arm i guess
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typically, I'd join you
But I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt on that one.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREINKE OUT FOR THE 9TH
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, good amount of Royals fans there tonight!
by kanderber on May 4, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last I heard it was a bit over 10k more than expected.
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol with the K, 1 down
Sit down Edgar
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ring Renteria up on three straight pitches
Nice work, White Castle!
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sick sick sick
Marmol is disgusting
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You think you know where the ball is going to be
But you are oh, so wrong.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dr Jekell or Mr Marmol?
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by JCubson on May 4, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1 out for Royals
Callaspo with the dive to his left into the grass to stop a hit
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Much better throwing strikes today
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take the infield hit
much happier than walking guys
by chitownhawkeye on May 4, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw the nasty slider!
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by JCubson on May 4, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Some Cardinal OF is out cold on the warning track
Ran into the wall. It’s Ankiel
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 4, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eek
I don’t care if it is the Cards, I don’t want to see guys hurt like that
by chitownhawkeye on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nasty.
Hope he’s ok.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just switched over
and they are huddled around him. Didnt see the replay yet
by bheidge on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he just had a catch yesterday i think
where he almost injured himself
by mic on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like he had quite a few steps to slow down
but they showed it in slow motion… in any event he hit it hard… Hope he’s ok
by LT on May 4, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least his arms are moving
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 4, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That play looked just painful
Went stumbling face first full speed into the wall.
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by jkobus on May 4, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw the replay
He stumbled head 1st into the wall.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 4, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious?
I sure sound like an ass now. That’s terrible
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what happens when you let a pitcher give max effort on non-pitching plays.
He should never have pulled a stunt like that. He got signed to pitch, not crash into walls!
by Jerry Mumphrey on May 4, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sandoval flies out to center
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by jkobus on May 4, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol!
Molina just swung at a fastball 15 feet outside
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Giddy up!
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by JCubson on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerk Nix bloop double.
Greinke’s got 2 outs to go.
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And the K! Inning Over.
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His sliders are so nasty
it makes me crap my pants a little bit when I watch him pitch
by bclark89 on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey all... what have i missed?
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by Worf on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
F7
1 OUT TO GO FOR ZACH GREINKE
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi folks... once again just got here.... inning and score?
by Emelie on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bottom 8th
4-2 Good guys
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-2 bottom 8
THERIOT HOMERED AGAIN!
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-2 Bottom of 8 Cubs
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howry still in....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greinke with the shutout!
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ZACH GREINKE IS 6-0
3rd COMPLETE GAME
2nd SHUT OUT
10 Ks
0 BBs
2 H
Wow, what a fuckin story. Cover of SI last week, USA TODAY cover this week. What a great, great, great story for baseball right now, especially with that asshole A-Rod screwing everybody.
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He stayed with the Royals because he feels they're getting better
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are. They are.
1st in that run-away division.
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've got that closer who's insanely good
what’s his name again?
Soria?
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't go as far as saying screwing everyone
He came out and said he did it. Turn the page. It’s a different era.
by jajonez77 on May 4, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke has 3 of the top 4 game scores in 2009 (not yet updated with tonight’s score of 85).
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/bestgames
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by dtpollitt on May 4, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DL is fine this early in the season
Don’t want to see him rushed back.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just have to hope that someone sat him down
and let him know that a lead off bunt single is not near as important as his being there to start games.
by jajonez77 on May 4, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm willing to bet he's had a number of those conversations
by Emelie on May 4, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he read BCB the last 24 hours
he has heard plenty….
by LT on May 4, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll be fine.
Better now than in Sept.
by sue369 on May 4, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson flies out to Winn, 1 down
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ayyyyyy okay!
whole pound half a pound quarter pound AYE
by aramis on May 4, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
English?
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't come in here using that kind of language
on us young man
by LT on May 4, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that Ankiel play was nasty.
Hope he’s okay.
by kanderber on May 4, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if some guy from the stands is gonna come out to the field
and beat the crap out of Howry. :-)
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by zevkalman on May 4, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be me. women are crap beaters too
by Emelie on May 4, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially you, Emily. :-)
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by zevkalman on May 4, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or die trying!
That guy got pummeled last time Howry was charged.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on May 4, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gregg is warming up
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Miles grounds out...2 down
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoff to PH.....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And belt one just foul
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
EA is announcing that Hoff is up to the plate.
"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 4, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
.......
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good eye Hoff
Laid off ball 2
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
http://cousinwalter.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/erinandrews2.jpg
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this one is particularly bodalicious, doncha think?
by Emelie on May 4, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer giving him
Julianne Hough pics
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the erin andrews reference a shot at obvious news/statements?
(sorry I’m new)
by mic on May 4, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Old tradition
Goes back a couple of months now. EA pics == Hoff hitting goodness.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The people who post here are insane
That’s all you really need to know.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of us, one of us
join us…..
by chitownhawkeye on May 4, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I sure don't mind a picture of Erin Andrews.
And I like the way Hoffpauir hits, so… I’m in.
by mic on May 4, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw him a meatball, Howry...
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I kind of missed Howry
cause he was our only flaw in the bullpen last year
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoff good AB
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on May 4, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoff Walks
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by jkobus on May 4, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoff walks
The young one is learning patience.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Good trick for him to learn
by chitownhawkeye on May 4, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jack one out Sori
come on babe..
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
throw the damn baseball
churchofbaseball.com
by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
End of the bat
FO8, end of the inning.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 4, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano flies out
Heeeere’s Greggyyyy!
by northernsails on May 4, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Peter and Bobby?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
by eswan9 on May 4, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody here
seen my old friend Bobby? Can you tell me where he’s gone…..? I thought I saw him walking up over the hill,. With Abraham, Martin and John…
by Emelie on May 4, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aww, Little Lou Gehrig doesn't have another shot
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by Chanman25 on May 4, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Are the Dodgers for real?
They have some good young hitters and pitchers that seem to be doing a good job.
"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 4, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
and Billingsley’s breakout is legit
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by MJMars on May 4, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus a weak division never hurts
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by eswan9 on May 4, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cub hitters vs. Meatball Howry
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowan K's....1 down
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by carmen_fanzone on May 4, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K for gregg!
"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 4, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's get this one
In Overflow 3. Jump!
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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