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

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From Tuesday's game.

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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 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5-3

2 outs in the 4th.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

C. Lee 3-1

End 4, 1-0 Cubs

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

41 pitches trhough 4

for Z

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

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 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Zambrano destroyed Lee's bat

3-1 ends the inning.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 10, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.)

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Doesn't matter for me

My motto is, choose one, enjoy it.

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Been down with...

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

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

See! Fonzie Walks this way!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

and talks like a Dominican

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Aw, MB tossed a ball to a little girl

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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 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is she hurt?

;)

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soft toss :P

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You sure he was not trying to hit her ?

Just kidding. I like Milton.

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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

she was asking for it…

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Come on Gameboard

stop swinging at high pitches . Geeez!

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

MB 5-4-3 DP

Mid 5, 1-0 Cubs

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh-oh, stretching out his calf.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats sad too

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Everyone needs a hug now and then.

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

He got out of the batter's box slowly

Awkward swing :/

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

Milton. Honey. Are you really made of glass?

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

lol

you are now officially my favorite

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

We've hardly conversed :)

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I really don't know if I care

If he gets hurt again. He’s shit.

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Currently

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

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

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's getting flashes?

He should take some estogen

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny ate it all.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Uneventful.

Geo HR the only run.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MB stays in RF

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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 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

he’s got 9 or so more battere to LOB tonite, yet

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

got it.

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

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by Trey2317 on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For Soriano?

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by Trey2317 on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FFS

can we knock of the DeRosa stuff.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When did Milton get the creepy

full cheek beard?

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

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You haven't seen him play enough games?

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

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

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Fat Elvis 4-3

Blum FO6

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kata 4-3

End 5, 1-0 Cubs

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is good for something.

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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Lets score some more runs

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!!!!!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But still 1-0

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DLee Ks

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Got fooled badly on that one.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wandy @ 99 pitches

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by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

need to get to him

NOW!

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I would *not* be surprised

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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 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That last swing by Cliff looked awful

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by zevkalman on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ted Lilly doesn't pitch

He Feels.

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Nicely played

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are funny

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Geo 5-3

Mid 6, 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 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't buy health insurance

that’s being pimped by billy mayes

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

That commercial scares me

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

"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 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Quintero FO8

"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 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

WHOS THERE!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orange

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

orange who?

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

....

who’s there?

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

And Bob can't leave well enough alone either...

with his comments about the train’s cargo…

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wandy 3U

"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 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

Who walks.

"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 reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ted Lilly would like a word

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pair of Aces?

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oooooooooooooooooo

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lily

is DEF a legit all-star so far in ’09

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

sorry...

.. color me clueless.. :)

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yep

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 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Tejada FO4

End 6, 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 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wow, that Miles guy is catching everything!

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's a stud

Well worth the money

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy I'm Sure glad to have Aaron Miles back

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How about

some more runs?

by sue369 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+2

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't get greedy

lol

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I support this post

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

i would have been heartbroken

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs Pitchers

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

"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome

by Goodie1969 on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Fan Cam!

"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 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Whew...

… fan cam in Houston is NOT impressive.

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It is Texas...

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh...

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

Something is wrong!

"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 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

no kidding!??

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

LMAO

very well played, Sir

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ty,mate.

"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 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They had hair?

"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 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

yay Hot Chick

i mean fan cam

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Blou special?

Sand… wich?

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ah yes. It is all coming back now.

"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 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scales 6-3

"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 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pepe LePew 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 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Z Ks

Mid 7, 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 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

missed that call, I’m afraid!

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TNWSS

"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 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as did the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Pujols must be having a huge night

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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   0 recs

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   0 recs

At this point

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

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Gooze is good

We like Gooze.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do we have to stick with 'Double Stack'?

Doesn’t make sense to me

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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 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not using that one

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i don't get it either

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOLD thing to commit to.

Yech…

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by AndrewJStone on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Pence BB

"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 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright, game face time everyone

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Still a pitcher's duel?

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry if I jinxed it.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ummm

Time to get a K Big Z.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Corners.. no out

pasta diver.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon Z

finish him!

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Karate kid refernce.

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Mercy

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would've gone

Mortal Kombat…

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and some

cheeseburgers…

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody know...

… who authors The Cubs in Haiku?

"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 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

D-Lee tells Scales to scram

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats a huge out

woah.

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by Allie on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice work Z

Now get the GIDP please

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hunter Pence has a very…nice girlfriend.

NSFW

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

by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I wouldnt

not awful, but not PG

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

She does seem...

… VERY nice.

"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 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

She seemed very nice to the 17 guys before Pence as well

no thanks

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's a golfer, too?

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that page had text on it?

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

i'm with ya

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

"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 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

She might leave you with something you don't want tho

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, you misspoke

somethingS

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

her thong underwear? :-)

just kiddin’

"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 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's not a marryin' woman.

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

"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 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Same old Jack Black. Cera is better than that.

"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 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

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

by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet, Ive got a beautiful girl friend too

You like me!!!!

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cub convention on the mound! 1 away!

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I could see that

ball falling between all those guys.

by sue369 on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

C'mon Carlos...

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 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play by Miles to get the out.

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 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

The perpetual wardrobe malfunction just scored.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I happen to know

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

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wardrobe malfunction?

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

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 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No,

It’s just my name for Hunter Pence.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Crap

but good play by Miles

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Its Possible :)

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Z strike out...

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

"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 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Good job Z

could have been much worse

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's get some Cubs runs!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

was that Russian?

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

gotcha :)

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

LOST!!!!

OH! man how i miss it

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

harsh

harsh, but fair.. lol

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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley you get a hit

or I’m done with you. DONE!

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielders Choice?

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm 'bout done too

but evidently the legs are okay

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I think it was more the bobble by the 2B...

Tejada had already decided not to throw

by SouthernCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wow Milton

Are you even trying anymore?

by williamzabka42 on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I agree with this

I truly believe he is trying TOO hard

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I'm a late arrival again, but... In the immortal word of Harry Caray - HELLO EVERYBODY!!!

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 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Jimmy!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Waaasssss uppppp

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by KaliCub on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

you are our good luck charm!

put on the shirt

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

How we doing jimbo!

glad you’re her to help cheep ’em on

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

G'day Jimmy!

Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hey Jimmy

Hopefully your arrival will spark a rally!

Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!

by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 10, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome!!!

I have a good feeling about this…..

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

OOOF

Dome strikes out circa 08

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

circa (post july) 08, right?

by 12to23to17 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well that goes with out saying :-P

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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

well that left me with an empty feeling!

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

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

by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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