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Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 6/10, 7:05 CT

From Tuesday's game.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

5-3

2 outs in the 4th.

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by Bill Potter on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Pence 5-3

Bottom 4, 2 away

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

C. Lee 3-1

End 4, 1-0 Cubs

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

41 pitches trhough 4

for Z

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

oops... 42

I didn’t let gameday update

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's tremendous, I wish he could do that every game.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has a cubs pitcher thrown a CG yet this season?

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't remember any

I do remember one Wells wishes he had finished

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 10, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Zambrano destroyed Lee's bat

3-1 ends the inning.

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by Bill Potter on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Hey!

I’m here, Cubs can score some runs now!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Well it's about f'ing time!

We’ve been sweating out this 1-run lead and could use some breathing room!

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry bout that, I was at a bar b que

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's in the past..

… what’s important is that you’re here now.. ;)

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol how very true

Buzzing a little bit, Bud Light lime and Jello shots tonight

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ewwwww...

… was this bar-b-q in a frat house?

(Should be noted… i was in a frat, and although i can’t get down the the BL Lime, i understand many people love it.)

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol no, a friends house

His girlfriend is big on pink, so we had pink jello shots

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

My roommates once spent the better part of a week...

… figuring the max amount of booze you could put in a jello shot and still have it become solid. Lets just say no booze or jello was wasted in the process, and it was a VERY obnoxious week in the house.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol, i can imagine

I’ve never made them or really craved them, or been like OMGZZZ!!! JELLOO SHOTSZZZZZZZZZ!!!! Just something ill have if offered

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's a nasty combination

And I’ll eat and drink just about anything

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 10, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

it wasn't bad

just a very summer minded get together

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's probably just me

I’ve learned the hard way several times that I can’t mix beer and liquor.

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 10, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, I've been there

I just take it easy. I drink for enjoyment, not for a hangover

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Liquor before beer, you are in the clear...

… beer before liquor, never been sicker.

Lived by that motto and always been OK.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm rolling with...

Leinie’s Summer Shandy…just needed something tonight.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Almost grabbed that

but went with the ol’ stand by. I can drink six of em, have a great body buzz but feel safe enough to drive home

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Been down with...

… Sam Adams Summer Ale lately. The perfect combo of light citrus summer flavors and some spice.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's another excellent choice...

what I typically pick up when at a bar.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wonderful on tap...

… but pretty great bottled as well.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed...

the only reason I didn’t pick it up tonight was the 7-11 had it on the shelf, while the Leinie’s was in the cooler…coldest beer in town!

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll have to keep that in mind

always up for someones beer recommendations

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cards up 6-3 bottom 6th, Brewers up 2-0 bottom 3rd

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Reds up too

No fun so far.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sori BB

1 on, no outs

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

See! Fonzie Walks this way!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought he walked..

… like an Egyptian… lol

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

and talks like a Dominican

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lead off walk = awesome

when we draw it, anyway.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Riot's a homer hitting son of a gun

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Let's go Cubbies!" being chanted in the stands

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

2-2 on Theriot after trying to hit one into the Crawford Boxes.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Aw, MB tossed a ball to a little girl

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

is she hurt?

;)

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soft toss :P

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

You sure he was not trying to hit her ?

Just kidding. I like Milton.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

she was asking for it…

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does Mad Dog like MB? I mean, as a ballplayer.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot FO7

1 on, 1 out

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot drives a ball towards the Crawford Boxes, but can't hit it well enough.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wandy's thrown..

.. more than 2X as many pitches as Z.. and only 1/3 more of an inning.. :)

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Gameboard

stop swinging at high pitches . Geeez!

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

stop grabbing your quad also.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

MB 5-4-3 DP

Mid 5, 1-0 Cubs

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

uh-oh, stretching out his calf.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

BLou is gonna be beside himself with glee....

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Expect MB to be out of this game for "precautionary reasons"

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats sad too

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I suspect the man lives a sad, sad existance.

I offered him a hug earlier, no response. Too bad.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Everyone needs a hug now and then.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd take a hug from you any day stoney

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

He got out of the batter's box slowly

Awkward swing :/

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sigh

Milton. Honey. Are you really made of glass?

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Apparently so.

Super-fragile and breakable.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

you are now officially my favorite

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was I not before?

I’m lovable and very funny. :-)

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

We've hardly conversed :)

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's been a while since I've been on.

How has the game gone since I left?

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Currently

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?

Seems a little harsh. When he’s been healthy, he’s played OK. Not up to expectations, sure… but there have been flashes.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manny ate it all.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mid 5 1-0 good guys

but now Milton is gimpy… again.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Generic oatmeal cookies are really yummy

Thats new.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uneventful.

Geo HR the only run.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

MB stays in RF

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

got it.

If Bradley was injured, and DeRosa was here, sure.

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by Bill Potter on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

For Soriano?

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by Bill Potter on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

FFS

can we knock of the DeRosa stuff.

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

When did Milton get the creepy

full cheek beard?

Is that new? Or have I just not paid close enough attention?

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

You haven't seen him play enough games?

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope

Seems like every game he’s played has been on CSN. And I don’t have that.

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

And the other games he's been on the DL?

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or "day-to-day" with some injury

yep

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

chicks in HOU

dig beards…maybe he has plans this evening at a honkee-tonk

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fat Elvis 4-3

Blum FO6

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Kata 4-3

End 5, 1-0 Cubs

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

miles gobbles two 2 hard hit balls for outs this inning!

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

He is good for something.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

is it just me..

.. or does that just sound WRONG??

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was gonna say...

“Miles gobbles” just doesn’t sound right.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

not just you

it was definitely a little… off.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pitch counts through 5 innings:

Z: 55
Wandy: 93

Let’s get into that Houston bullpen!

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets score some more runs

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY!!!!!!!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

But still 1-0

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

DLee Ks

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Got fooled badly on that one.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looked a little more upset about it than was nessassary as well...

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wandy @ 99 pitches

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

need to get to him

NOW!

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whats up everyone

Z sure looking good tonight

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

He sure does, need to score more tho

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff Ks

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Here's the part of the game

where Len will mention 18000 times that X pitcher is throwing a shutout

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Wowsa folks?

have we been looking this lost at the plate all night?

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone know why they changed pitchers for tomorrow?

Is Hampton hurt again?

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I would *not* be surprised

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

That last swing by Cliff looked awful

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

LHP

OWN the cubs…

does anyone know if there is someone in the org that can / has pitched BP or sim games to our hitters as a LHP…?

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly

and he constantly shuts them out.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

i’m surprised lily just didn’t decide to go tonite FOR THE ASTROS just to pad his stats against the cubs

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

He could but wouldn't want to show up the rest of the mere mortal starters.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ted Lilly doesn't pitch

He Feels.

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its hump day

Ted is obviously too busy to pitch.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nicely played

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

you are funny

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aramis might help

Though even he doesn’t make a big difference against soft tossing lefties

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geo 5-3

Mid 6, 1-0 Cubs

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I couldn't buy health insurance

that’s being pimped by billy mayes

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by davidalanu on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

That's for the best

I’m sure the contract comes in ALL CAPS

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

That commercial scares me

Buy insurance now and we will include a free veggie chopper and you pay only shipping and handling.

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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Billy Mayes scares me...

… but the ESPN360 commercial with him is pretty great.

Anybody know if its still the same two brother who do the ESPN commercials?

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quintero FO8

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Len

tells the worst knock, knock joke… ever.

wow. that was awful.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

well now..

.. you’ve got to share it with the rest of the class…

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Knock knock...

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHOS THERE!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Orange

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

orange who?

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Orange...

… orange you glad we are in Minute Maid Park?

You were warned it wasn’t good.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow we can start a whole new trend here.

please God no.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

true..

can’t say I wasn’t warned..

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

....

who’s there?

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes it was

but Ron saying that wagon was full of pumpkins was funny.

by sue369 on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah...

so THAT explains Bob’s comment.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was funny

b/c its true. ron always thought they were pumpkins. cory provos told him last year they were oranges.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Being a Syracuse alum...

Corey always is sticking up for the Orange!

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I remember telling my son that one...when he was 4.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wandy 3U

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Z

Finish him!

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

They're not saying "boo!", they're yelling "Bourn!"

Who walks.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh hey everyone...

Who’s this Zambrano guy pitching? I thought we didn’t have an “Ace”…

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly would like a word

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pair of Aces?

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

oooooooooooooooooo

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

lily

is DEF a legit all-star so far in ’09

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed...

Too bad he probably won’t make it tho (maybe a replacement?).

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ted is a lock right now

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd say we have five aces..

.. but then you’d think I was cheating..

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe even 6

Lilly, Z, Demps, Harden, Wells, Marshall…

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not seven?

Referencing an ad you’ve probably never seen.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry...

.. color me clueless.. :)

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

For the best really...

Bud Light campaign where this guy draws stuff. He gets himself into a Old West saloon and draws 7 aces while playing poker.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

That ad campaign is lame

Beer commercials are usually the best… but that one is lame.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

totally agree

It was funny for about the first 1 commercials

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

It fits the beer...

It’s no Conan ad, that’s for sure.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tejada FO4

End 6, 1-0 Cubs

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Inning over

Z in control, now lets get some runs

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, that Miles guy is catching everything!

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

+2

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't get greedy

lol

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I support this post

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Glad Miles isn't taller

that might’ve strained his back trying to catch that looping pop up.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

i would have been heartbroken

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs Pitchers

have allowed 1 run in the last 25 innings of work. That’ll win you some ballgames.

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by Goodie1969 on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Fan Cam!

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a top 5 fan cam

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously?

Are we watching the same game?

I must have missed something mid bite of sushi.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

It tailed off a bit at the end

I enjoyed the start.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whew...

… fan cam in Houston is NOT impressive.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

It is Texas...

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh oh...

… i claim bad fan cam, all the dudes disagree, and i’ve got the ladies on my side.

Something is wrong!

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mulligan!

It wasn’t like omg awesome, but better than most

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn't even see it

I don’t usually watch the fan cam much.

its not usually aimed at my demographic

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

no kidding!??

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

It would aim at your demographics if you exposed them in a ballgame.

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO

very well played, Sir

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

ty,mate.

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

They had hair?

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

my thoughts exactly

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

same here.

"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

yay Hot Chick

i mean fan cam

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Also Scales got his fifth BLou special today

For those keeping score

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Blou special?

Sand… wich?

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can you remind me...

… of this bet / wild proclamation / unsubstantiated claim?

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe

it had something to do with Scales never getting 5 major league hits

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah yes. It is all coming back now.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

A certain poster claimed Scales wouldn't get 5 more big league hits this season

I don’t remember the specific day, only that today he got number 5.

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by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scales 6-3

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Pepe LePew FO9

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Aaron miles has come to play!

showing some opposite field power! :)

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

All the way... to the out field!

Go Pepe.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Z Ks

Mid 7, 1-0 Cubs

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

TNWSS

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Couldn't we have saved a few of the runs from yesterday ?

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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Rockies get 2 in the 6th, now lead 3-2 1 out top 5th

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Cards up 10-4, that's why I didn't mention them.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pujols must be having a huge night

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I never get tired of hearing

“Root root root for the CUUUUBBIES” at opposing ballparks.. :)

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

"Deep in the Heart of Texas"...

.. I could do without.. :(

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't wait to do that...

4 times here in DC and twice in Miami…before doing it 3 times at actual Wrigley!

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

At this point

I don’t want the bullpen involved at all….

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I would

I want them to keep going to give the haters less to talk about

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gooze is good

We like Gooze.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do we have to stick with 'Double Stack'?

Doesn’t make sense to me

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not using that one

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah i don't get it either

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

BOLD thing to commit to.

Yech…

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't punish yourself

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pence BB

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

alright, game face time everyone

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ummm

Time to get a K Big Z.

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by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Corners.. no out

pasta diver.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

c'mon Z

finish him!

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Karate kid refernce.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Mercy

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would've gone

Mortal Kombat…

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

and some

cheeseburgers…

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does anybody know...

… who authors The Cubs in Haiku?

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

D-Lee tells Scales to scram

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats a huge out

woah.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice work Z

Now get the GIDP please

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by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Hunter Pence has a very…nice girlfriend.

NSFW

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by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't have to worry about that.

The page is blocked at my workplace.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldnt

not awful, but not PG

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Two hands away...

From an R rating.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

She does seem...

… VERY nice.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

She's a golfer, too?

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

that page had text on it?

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

17 guys + hunter = 18 holes in one.

Not a good joke if no one gets it.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm with ya

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't matter to me. Not gonna marry me.

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh, you misspoke

somethingS

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

her thong underwear? :-)

just kiddin’

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's not a marryin' woman.

Unrelated… how dumb does this new Jack Black movie look? NO, Michael Cera. NO. Don’t do that!

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i thought It looked worth seeing

but thats just me

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same old Jack Black. Cera is better than that.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

another reason to not like Hunter Pence

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dunno, that's about the only reason I DO like him.

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by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

sweet, Ive got a beautiful girl friend too

You like me!!!!

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

cub convention on the mound! 1 away!

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I could see that

ball falling between all those guys.

by sue369 on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Huge out...

Scales calling everyone off, and Lee catches it.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Fat Elvis FO3

1st and 3rd, 1 out

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Carlos...

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice play by Miles to get the out.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep

The perpetual wardrobe malfunction just scored.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is something I've missed..

.. why is he called that??

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just call him that for the halibut.

But Hunter Pence wears his socks nearly all the way up to his knees. It’s really ugly.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think he does that on porpoise, just to annoy you...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I happen to know

I’m not the only one here who doesn’t like it.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

are you sure you're not just being shellfish?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wardrobe malfunction?

did bob make the “someone stole his calfs” joke again?

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

No,

It’s just my name for Hunter Pence.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn...

Run scores, out at first.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Tie game

but still a chance to avoid more damage…

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Blum 4-1

Run scores, 1-1. Tejada to 2nd. 2 out.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok Z get the out

We have to score this next inning right?

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Its Possible :)

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kata Ks

End 7, 1-1

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Z strike out...

… and in to the 8th with the top of our order.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Given up the fewest 2 out runs in baseball

By far.

That was interesting.

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Z is still pitching awesome

I really want him to get this win.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm sure he'd love the win

but even he realizes it’s a quality start and he’s done his job…gonna be tough to get the win, but at least he’s been efficient…

a sori HR right here would be nice…

anyone know if valverde is healthy

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

So close.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Valverde pulled his hamstring praying after strike one

He is on the DL

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's set to come back on Friday - AFTER the Cubs leave town.

Until then, no lead is safe for the Astros with LaTroy Hawkins as your closer….

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kwppinger in to pitch tdfor Hpuston

Sori FO9

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

was that Russian?

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Slow-ass thread and phone

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

gotcha :)

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Meh - *for

Riot singles to CF

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOST!!!!

OH! man how i miss it

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Funkiest route ever by pence

did he run in circles first?

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Must be friends with Hoff.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah

Hoff would’ve watched that one bang off the wall.

Or fallen on his ass while everyone said what a great catch he made.

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

harsh

harsh, but fair.. lol

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fielders Choice?

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm 'bout done too

but evidently the legs are okay

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bradley 4-6 FC

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice slide Riot...

… saved an out there.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Milton Bradley sucks.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow Milton

Are you even trying anymore?

by williamzabka42 on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou trusts 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 Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

because he is batting between the
  1. and #4 hitters. :-)

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

by LAcarl519 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wrote 2

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

by LAcarl519 on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

you having June gloom where you are?

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

by LAcarl519 on Jun 10, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

You getting June gloom Kali?

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

by LAcarl519 on Jun 10, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

If there's one thing Bradley doesn't do...

it’s stop trying.

If anything, he’s pressing.

by SouthernCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree with this

I truly believe he is trying TOO hard

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I do agree with that.

My comment was more tongue in cheek. I have seen Milton play way better than this. I know he can do it. I just wonder if it will ever come.

by williamzabka42 on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

But.. he suc

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hit cancel

I don’t know wha thappened

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's make them pay for the botched DP

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

by LAcarl519 on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

DLee singles to LF

1st and 2nd, 2 out

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Or, in other words

“Woulda scored a run if Bradley wouldn’t had hit into a DP grounder.”

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Jimmy!

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Vermont... what's cookin'?

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Waaasssss uppppp

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Kali!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

you are our good luck charm!

put on the shirt

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whassup Heine?

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

How we doing jimbo!

glad you’re her to help cheep ’em on

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

We're gonna win this one!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 10, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hiya Susie Q.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey jimmy!

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey HBCG!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

G'day Jimmy!

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

CAP MAN!!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Jimmy

Hopefully your arrival will spark a rally!

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome!!!

I have a good feeling about this…..

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope

.. he brought a change of underwear…

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Dome

We need the big hit here.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome in for Cliff

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW

i almost forgot this guy was on the team…

c’mon dome

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome Ks

Mid 8, 1-1

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

That inning could've gone better

damn it

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

OOOF

Dome strikes out circa 08

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

circa (post july) 08, right?

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

well that goes with out saying :-P

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Epic AB right there by Dome

Epic

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Overflow time?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Epic AB right there by Dome

Epic

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

MAKE IT GREEN

I LOL’ed

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

well that left me with an empty feeling!

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh

Yeah………. He’s had problems with his TPS reports.

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Jump

Don't assault me and I won't assault you, because you don't know what I will, or won't, do. I'm going to end it with that. - Milton Bradley 2003 to Paul Lo Duca

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

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