Winning Road Trip, Here We Come: Cubs vs. Astros, Thursday 6/11, 1:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 11, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintThe last time the Cubs played a weekday afternoon game in Houston was August 16, 2006, one of the most memorable games of that misbegotten season. If the date doesn't ring a bell, read on: it was the day after an 18-inning game the night before had forced the Cubs to call up Ryan O'Malley from Iowa. O'Malley pitched eight shutout innings in his ML debut and the Cubs won 1-0 on a Michael Barrett home run. (Amusement value in the Cubs' starting lineup from both of those games.)
Incidentally, if you've wondered what ever happened to O'Malley, he was recently hired as a minor league pitching coach in the Texas Rangers organization.
Random stat note: today's Houston starter, Russ Ortiz, ranks third-worst among all active pitchers in walks per nine innings. Only Oliver Perez and Ron Villone are worse. More on Ortiz below the pitcher box.
Been wondering why Derrek Lee has suddenly started looking better at the plate? Gordon Wittenmyer found out that he took a "new approach" this spring:
"It's funny, I kind of took that approach in the spring because I didn't finish up real well last year," Lee said. "So I said, 'Maybe I need to change some things.' And it didn't work out for me. So I finally said, 'Let's go back to what I know.'"
He wouldn't elaborate on the changes -- "just small things, just small adjustments," he said. "And I wasn't really comfortable with them. So I tried to go back to what I felt more comfortable with."
That's about the time Lee's hitting began to take life again. After starting .194 with three homers through mid-May, Lee entered Wednesday night's game batting .377 since May 16 -- fourth in the National League -- with a .580 slugging percentage in that span.
Speaking of hitting troubles, Lou thinks he may have found what's wrong with Milton Bradley:
The Cubs manager had video coordinator Nao Masamoto put together film of Bradley's at-bats from last year when he hit .321 at Texas and this year, side by side. After watching nearly an hour of swings, Piniella discovered something.Hope it works (it didn't really last night). The Cubs need Bradley's bat.
"I think we found something that will help him," Piniella said. "We'll see when he gets out there. I have a pretty good feeling that this will help."
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Russ Ortiz. I mean, seriously, RUSS ORTIZ?!?!?1! He's 3-5, 5.71 lifetime vs. the Cubs in 12 appearances (10 starts). His "TV stat line" numbers -- 3-2, 3.96 -- don't look so bad, until you see the 40 hits and 26 walks in 38.1 innings, which result in a 1.71 WHIP. He started vs. the Cubs on May 7 in Houston; after 2.1 innings, six hits and three walks, Cecil Cooper had had enough and yanked him. The Cubs wound up winning that game 8-5. Today might be a good day to give Derrek Lee the day off; he's only 3-for-32 lifetime vs. Ortiz. Reed Johnson is 4-for-4 and Milton Bradley 6-for-16.
Ryan Dempster threw six good innings (two ER) at Houston on April 7; after a tough start Dempster is 3-1, 3.38 in six starts since May 1. Hunter Pence is his Astro nemesis: 8-for-17 (.471) with a double and 2 HR.
The Cubs and Astros are back to cable-only today on CSN Chicago, FSN Houston, EI and MLB.TV. For other games today -- and there are a lot of day games -- see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Overflow comment threads will post today at 2 pm, 3 pm and 3:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Line-up is, per Gordon Wittenmyer:
cst_cubs Lineup in houston: sori, riot, fuky, lee, hoff (rf), font, hill, blanco, demp.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Lineup via Twittermyer
Soriano,lf; Theriot, ss; Fukudome, cf; Lee, 1b; Hoffpauir, rf; Fontenot, 3b; Hill, c; Blanco, 2b; Dempster, p
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
sorry...
it’s chilango by a nose! :)
I have a good feeling about this lineup though, but of course maybe I just like our chances against Ortiz…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, there goes your good theory of resting Lee today
But maybe he’s benefitting from the at-bats.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
At least there is no Aaron Miles in the line-up
Furthermore, I realize Ortiz is hot-garbage, but the fact the Ron Villone is still in the league is unbelievable!
In before people start complaining
that Bradley is out again.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
what's the word..
.. on his condition? I thought he stayed in the game last night?
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
he did.
I expect he’s resting, it’s a day game after a night game. If he DID pull something in his leg, it’s a convenient rest anyway.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
timing good have been better
Would have been nice to give him a chance to get his bat going against Ortiz (against whom Al notes he’s 6-16)… I’m happy to see Blanco playing instead of Miles though…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
good=could
sorry, it’s 3am here
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
wasn't trying to..
.. just having a bad bout of acid reflux tonight that’s kept me up… :(
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully the Cubs offense won't make it any worse
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
sometimes
they definitely do not help! lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I guess.
Hard to understand how the guy is ever going to get his timing down at the plate if he gets every third day off.
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I agree.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
No complaints here ;)
Just wondering if it’s related to the cramp/strain from last night, or other reasons.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
hopefully
just a rest.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
It's apart of his contract.
Only 2 consecutive days of playing time.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Complaining!
Why would I complain?? We got someone in the lineup that’s hitting 60 points higher, has a much better OPS+, and can run full-speed! Why would I complain about that?!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Square D scoreboard update
Fla. 2, StL 1 – Top 4
Pit. 0, Atl – - Top 1
That’s Square D, now part of Schneider Electric.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I like Judd better online than on the radio..
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 11, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
there weren't nearly enough
LOUD NOISES in that, and it wasn’t fast enough. :P
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll shut the office door
next time, I’ll slam my desk while typing that.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jun 11, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm actually sitting in a Square D plant right now...
Interning with them this summer in Cedar Rapids after being at their Palatine location the past two summers. It might be annoying for most people to hear that on the radio, but to me it’s nice to hear it.
"The finish line is just the start of the next race."
Hearing them say it during the game when they give the updates kinda annoying
But truthfully as far as commericals go during the game, I don’t mind them.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan O'Malley
He was with the I-Cubs in Round Rock. On short notice, the Chicago Cubs desperately needed a pitcher to start that game in Houston, so O’Malley was called up and made the trip from Round Rock to Houston. I was very excited to hear about him pitching that gem. I didn’t actually see the game. O’Malley was a pitcher at the University of Memphis.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
I'm thinking we should win this game
But who knows what offense shows up today.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
It's weird...
But I wasn’t too upset about last night’s loss, let’s light up Ortiz today and win the series!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 11, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
I'm with you.
Team had hits, opportunities and good pitching from the starter. Winning hit by Geof’n Blum? Okay, next game please.
I hate the 5-0 losses with only a couple of hits and a walk.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
What in the world were the Astros thinking when they got Russ Ortiz??
ERA+
2005 – 64
2006 – 57
2007 – 81
2008 – Working at one of those portable tilt-a-whirls in the parking lot of Walgreens
2009 – 106
One of these things is not like the other, one of these things is not like the other…
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Walgreens in Lawrence has a portable tilt-a-whirl?
That’s awesome.
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by Bill Potter on Jun 11, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm applying to grad school there right now.
For the basketball and the tilt-a-whirl.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jun 11, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant Russ was working there! Not me! J/K
I was at the student rec center on Sunday, and all of a sudden 80-100 guys walked in. Bill Self was holding his summer camp and the entire friggin’ team was there—all the players, coaches, medical staff, etc., along with teenagers for the camp. They needed to use all 4 courts to practice. I stopped lifted and watched a free KU practice. It was awesome.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
What an awful decision
quick you still have time to change your mind.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Mizzou has open enrollment, no?
Anybody can go there, right?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
One of my good friends is the residence hall coordinator for Discovery.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I almost lived in Discovery
I opted for Excellence last year.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
If you got caught do something you weren't supposed to, you probably got in trouble from her...
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I was just being. sarcastic
Besides, the Indiana State Fair is quickly approaching – lots of tilt-a-whirls and fried Reese’s Cups – how can I leave this state?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jun 11, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Not that I'm high on Indiana either
But the its very important that people stay out of kansas.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
When you sign two guys with whom the Braves have had loads of patience
And then kicked out in disgust – yeah, that’s pretty desperate.
"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
I was peeved
but I am quite happy to see Geo’s bat finally havinga lil life
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
having a lil life ***
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully Geo gets the power stroke going
A couple homers this road trip is a good sign, but we need more.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Awesome,
Currently sitting in an ENTHRALLING typography class
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
What's your favorite font?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
I hear
Helvetica is quite the rage.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo, Cambria, yo!!!
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WINGDINGS! WINGDINGS!!
D☹
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Crap. That didn't work out.
I tried to write “Dan is so much cooler than dat cubfan daver!!!” in Wingdings.
Fail me.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Wingdings are a capricious lot.
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jeez, thats an almost impossible question to answer
I’m a fan of Dakota Handwriting, Lithos, Herculanum
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Well, it's still college and you get to have fun afterwards, no?
Don’t. Ever. Graduate.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
My school is set up that I go year round
feels like there is no end in sight
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
And when you're done you'll want to go back
The real world sucks dude. Find a way to be in academia all your life. Have your grandchildren pay off your student loans.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Truthfully?
Not that I’m bound for a cubicle, but I’m ready to start making some money
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
You can sell answer sheets and "party favors" at your school...
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
lol I'll keep that in mind
I’m not at the ‘typical’ university.
I’m pretty much in class with the same 10 people every M-Thursday for 10 week semesters.
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Good Luck!
Hard to make a buck or two in this economy!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
I dont believe in the the bad economy anymore
not since looking at my parents 401k’s last night that have rebounded 9k since May 1st
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Nosey nosey
Have THEM pay your student loans.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I get included in things like that
I’m 22 and don’t want to be sheltered. I want to know whats going on, and how it all works.
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Happy to hear for someone it's turned around :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Well... have your salary cut by 10%
and your Company NOT contribute to 401k and then come talk to me.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
I'm sorry to hear that
and please know i in no way was trying to belittle other’s situations. Hang in there!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
It will get better.
Either I’ll find something new or we’ll dig our way outta this.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
so sorry to hear that fish
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks...
Seems like us in WI have been starting to get hit hard.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
AMilez on the pregame interview with Ron!
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How EXCITING!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Apparently his sore shoulder has weakened him this year.
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Not enough to steal 4 mill from under the Cubs noses.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
he's lifting that
with his knees.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Amazing when you really stop to think about it.
F O U R M I L L I O N ! ! ! !
$4,000,000.00
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Pretty sick.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
Maybe it's for the best if the Cubs don't have that many All-Stars this year
after all, would you want to watch them if they were wearing this?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
woah!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
OMG
I agree! Plus maybe having less All stars this year couldn’t hurt.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
To be honest, Lilly is the only one who is having that type of season.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
And Ted can overcome the stigma of having to wear that schlock
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jun 11, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
They should probably rethink the design.. haha
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 11, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they tried to use the bat that the Cardinal is pearched on for the design.
Brutal.
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But...but...I don't even like the Washington Nationals.
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Wow, an ugly 80's beer league jersey
done in modern cool knits and the most manly of colors, baby blue.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Hey now, nothing wrong with a little baby blue
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Like the team and the player, never liked that uni
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Sandberg Never Wore Them
I’m glad Ryno never had to wear one of those uniforms. I don’t know which was uglier back in 1980 and 1981. Was it the horrible team on the field or the road uniforms?
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
Can someone please help me out...
I dont get the game today out here and am having a hard time finding a stream for it.. I am really bored and want to watch some of the game before I go to work in a few hours
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 11, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not an expert, but I think MLB.TV is the only way to watch/listen it online
You can go to the cubs website to do the Gameday thing, I think Espn has something similar. I have been able to watch NFL games online for free in the past, but never found anything for baseball. I think they figured out some way to close that down.
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 11, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
JUDD!
STOP SHOUTING!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
No WGN?
Guess I’m watching on the computer
"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
Where on the computer are you watching it
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 11, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Please don't diss the opposing pitcher
No matter how bad they seem to be stat wise often when they face the Cubs they turn into Bob Gibson.
"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 11, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions
Actually that goes back to karma
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Chicaco Cubs Baseball
is ON THE AIR!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
XM must have their feeds crossed
Despite the Cubs being on the road, I get the WGN feed. Fantastic.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Goodbye to the Juice Box?
Nooo! We kick ass there!
"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
alright here we go
1-1 on Soriano.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Soriano
grounds out to third. One out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
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