First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Thursday 6/11, 1:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 11, 2009 1:00 PM CDT
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What up Cub fans
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Hung over, trying to cope
How about you
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
woke up with a little bit of a headache
but now I’m sitting in class. Go me.
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
I no longer have class. :)
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Like school in summer?
"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
Like not at all
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
TWSS
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 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright
Soriano grounds out to third. One out. Riot to the plate.
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.
Are we allowed to do that?
"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
Maybe today
At least Lou didn’t start the B team!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
0-2 on Riot.
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.
After all is said, and after all is done....
I like Demp.
"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.
Square D Scoreboard:
Florida 5, St. Louis 3 – Top 7
Pittsburgh 0, Atlanta 0 – Bottom 4
Colorado 0, Milwaukee 0 – Top 1
Detroit 0, White Sox 0 – Top 1
Again, 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
And the Twins start later this afternoon
"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
How are the Sox playing, it's been raining all day?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Currently in rain delay
"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
New start time is 2:05
"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 bet it gets rescheduled.
Doesn’t look like the rain’s gonna stop any time soon.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
what do you know?
I’m actually here for a day game! :P
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Still feeling bad?
Did you take some Tums?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I have actually...
tonight needed the prescription stuff but ran out a week ago and haven’t gotten around to seeing the doc again… my bad.. :(
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
you know, some Bundy might help that stomach.
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
eeks..
dunno about that one.. lol
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
that stuff can fix anything.
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
cheers!
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
What time is it there?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
4:11 am
wheeee
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what time I got in myself last night.
I am a little loopy myself.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Why are you awake?
"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
bad night of acid reflux..
… may be subsiding enough for me to go to bed shortly…
.. of course I have a meeting in less than 5 hours.. gonna be one of those days.. lol
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Sucks, dude
I used to get that all the time – learned to control it with diet.
Good luck.
"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
the proton-pump inhibitors
seem to work pretty well for me.. but I just got to busy and let my prescription run out..
definitely plenty of things I avoid in the diet these days too… unfortunately for me, it’s mostly stress that sets it off rather than diet..
need more Cub wins for my health.. lol
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
are you tired of all these questions?
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 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
If a tree falls in the forest in Australia...Never mind
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 11, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
not until..
,, this one! :P
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Is anyone watching?
Looks like low strikes are en vogue today?
"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
Men in blue have a plane to catch?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like he called Riot out on one low and in?
"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
Ron said
it caught the corner.
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 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot takes
strike three called. Two outs.
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.
Fukudome to the plate.
Dome bounces it to Tejada. Three outs. On to the bottom of the first.
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.
Bourne to the plate
Dempster throws strike one!
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.
And then strike 2 goes for a double.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Darn
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 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
Bourne
doubles a looper down the line in left.
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.
Tejada
to the plate.
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.
"Gets away from Soriano"
No, he needs to head back if he’s not going to get to it so he can cut it off
That's the Sori that we all love...
"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.
Tejada
raps one up the middle. Blanco stops it, saves the run, but the throw is not in time. First and third, no outs.
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.
Think Demp has some Houdini in him today?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
He almost snagged that ball on the way past
"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
now see?
that could be entertaining.
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 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I nominate Miles
for that treatment instead? :P
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco with the diving stop
Tejada safe, but Bourn stays at 3rd.
"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
Wow. I love Blanco.
"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.
1-1
on Pence.
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.
drew
this is the first time im gonna have to RELY on your play by play. I hope its as good as advertised :)
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
heh
I’ll do my best.
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 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
aw, shucks... :D
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 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Full count
on Pence.
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.
Pence swung at that one
Why didn’t we get that call last night?
"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
SWING AND A MISS!
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.
the ball appears from nowhere
behind his rapid mit movement
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 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Pence swings and misses
"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
Lee to the plate.
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.
Hey does anyone now how to get a Iowa Cubs hat online?
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
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 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
but all they had was size peanut head
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jun 11, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
The Fail is strong with this one.
"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
LMAO
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
what are you on about?
nobody’s done roll call yet! :P
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Try googling it, bet you'll find a place that sells them.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
fly ball to right.
Hoff makes the catch. Bourne tags and scores. Tejada holds. 1-0 Astros.
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.
Thats ok..
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 1:20 PM CDT reply actions
Berkman to the plate.
Two outs.
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.
1-0 Hou
Might want to score some runs today, boys!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Just like last night
One run won’t win this game.
"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
anyone
have Lou’s cell phone number??
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
For a good time call her!
"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.
773-601-8921
Try that number. He may not answer right now.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
uh huh
.. so what’s that number REALLY??
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou's cell phone
It’s the NOTAM/METAR for O’Hare actually.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Notices to Airmen/Meteorological Observations
It’s an automated service.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Give it a ring
It’s fun if you need a quick temperature and humidity reading.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
A fellow pilot!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
high, Sue!
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 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
It might be a good idea. 2 runs aint gonna do it today
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on Jun 11, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
2-2
on Berkman.
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.
Fat Elvis
Three outs. 1-0 Houston
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.
agreed, 1first and third no outs with only one, that was a plus
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
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.
I wish it was Friday!!!!
But alas, I’m here.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Over and Out
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 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Hello from the Home Office in Fargo, ND
"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
grunts incoherently
again
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
sitting at the desk.
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'm going to hang out here for a while.
Yeah, the hall monitor is here.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Took a break from building the arc, huh?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's really good for my outdoor plants, though.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Sun would be good too, right?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Quick, hide the stuff!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I just remember the hall monitors in my grade school that would wear big orange straps across their torso
worf style
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Oh, I get it now.
Like the patrol kids on the street?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I did that when I was a kid.
But I don’t think I still have the orange strap.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
BTW last time I was at Wrigley, I tried to come say hey, but the gentleman I was for sure was you, was not
the egg on my face felt great
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Next time...
… section 301, top row. See you there.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Can I cuss and call people names?
Just this once?
"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
no, only Not Bruce is allowed to do that with impunity
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 11, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Where has NBF been, btw?
"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.
cheezit!
the cops!
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 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Present
"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 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
sadly, the rent does come due each month
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
grunts incoherently
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Lee
leads off the top of the second. 1-0.
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.
Your radio is faster than my MLB.TV :(
"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
sorry
it usually does that.
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 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
EVERYTHING is faster than MLB.TV.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Generally the Non-HD stuff is pretty close to (what I think is) live
But it’s definitely lagging today.
"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
we better freaking score some runs off Russ Ortiz
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 11, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
i have no clue how he goes 13 innings without giving up a run
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 11, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I meant which teams.
I looked it up. Texas twice, Colorado twice, Pittsburgh.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
3-1
on Lee. Ball four, Lee walks. One on, no outs.
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.
Hoff
takes strike one.
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.
now it's 6-5 Cardinals.
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 hate fish.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Leo Nunez = BAD PITCHER
"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 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought he was a infielder.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
1-2
on Hoff. He fouls a good fastball back to the screen.
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.
Ortiz
moving a geologic speeds.
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.
yeah...
gonna be a long game unless we can chase him early… I vote for the second option..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
"Wind-up? No, Russ! We've thought this before! Guy on first - no wind-up." "So, wind-up?"
"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
interestingly
he was pitchign from teh stretch with no one on in the first.
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 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Long drive
down the left field line foul. 2-2 on Hoff.
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.
So the close seats would be Empty Juice Boxes?
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Probably why they avoid day games like the plague.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Shallow fly ball to center
One out. Lee holds. THat had to be seven or eight pitches.
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.
gameday seem to indicate
.. that this ump’s strike zone is allll over the place
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
Lee and Hoff both did ok
"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
Ortiz is trying to bore the hitters into submission.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
It appears to be working.
For his fielders, too.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
The Astros have a losing combination;
a mediocre pitching staff and a bad defense.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I predict they finish last...
… the Pirates will stay ahead of them.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think you're correct.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm impatient at the computer.
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Fontenot
works the count to 2-2. Ortiz is REALLY slow.
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.
He studied under Traschel
"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 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB TV is even keeping up with him....that is the definition of SLOW....
"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.
Fontenot pops a ball into cf, dropped, runners on 1st and 3rd
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Got Bourn in the schnozz on the bounce
"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
Fonty
pops it up back of short. It drops between the fielders! Lee runs to third! Fonty at first! Two on, 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.
Texas-leaguer
Deep in the heart of Texas.
"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
Hill up to the plate.
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.
please, at least a SAC Fly
no Double plays or useless pop outs
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 11, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
koyie should squeeze
but its too late now
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 11, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
hey remember Bobby Hill
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jun 11, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I think hank hill summed it up "that boy aint right
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jun 11, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
then san diego got him and now he is MIA
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jun 11, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
1-2
on Hill. He’s fouled two or three off.
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.
Hill is fouling off some good pitches.
1-2 count.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Blum is dead bored
"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
2-2
on Hill. Ortiz is REALLY slow.
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.
Santo gonna need a potty break soon
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I challange ortiz to work slower
I’ll bet he can do it
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Bring your phone and sneak looks at the score.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Grounder to the left side
GIDP. Three outs.
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.
Ugh, another opportunity lost. boo hoo
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Hill is proving
that he is not a major league hitter.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
He's a back-up catcher.
Expectations are not high for offense at that position.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Right.
He came into this game hitting .259. If he can do that all year, I’ll be quite happy with him as a backup.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I suspect it will continue downward and settle at about .220
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
If he plays good defense I can even live with that.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'd agree with that
I only brought up his hitting because some people wanted him as the starter over Soto up till a few days ago.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
wooo another man on 3rd with less than 2 outs...
without scoring! I wonder how many times the cubs can do that this year.
it feels like they are doing it about 90% of the time
the other 10% comes from bases loaded walks.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Pat and Ron were talking about that one day.
At that time, tge Cubs were 2nd in MLB in bases loaded walks, 1 behind the Phillies.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat and Ron were talking about that one day.
At that time, tge Cubs were 2nd in MLB in bases loaded walks, 1 behind the Phillies.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they have the worst percentage in over 10 years.
This was according to either Len or Pat. Can’t remember which broadcast that stat was given on.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
gonna go to bed here
Can someone take over for me here in the gamethread?
You’ll need to sit staring glassy-eyed at your computer and every 15 minutes or so post something incoherent…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions
Posting like Ortiz is pitching?
I can handle that.
"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
yep..
you’ve got the idea perfectly.. lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
That can be easily achieved
Hope you feel better.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
thanks
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Posting like Ortiz is pitching?
I can handle that.
"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
are u mocking me?
oh you’re not talking about me?
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well hell
if I’d known I was redundant, I might have gone to bed a while ago!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Well crap.
XM finally switched feeds. Now I’m stuck with Milo Hamilton.
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 just fan posted about that last night
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jun 11, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel your pain
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jun 11, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
no
keep listening. :P
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
He died of boredom watching Ortiz pitch.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they prop him up in the booth and do a "Weekend at Milo's" thing
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I think so.
He was saying something about corn chips with a bit of play-by-play sprinkled in there.
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
Blum
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.
At least we can live vicariously through the Rockies.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Now, there's some good news.
What has gotten into the Rockies? They must be glad to be rid of Clint Hurdle.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
one hopper to Blanco
Rodrequiz out at first. Two outs.
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.
Fly out
to Fonty. Three outs.
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.
Hit right at him
"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
okay
a lot of inertia here, but really heading to bed now…
let’s get the win here! winning series and winning road trip within our grasp!
’night all
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 11, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
good nite
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Ortiz put our friend "down under" asleep.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm ready too but have a little left in the tank.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
TWSS
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 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems to be an epidemic around baseball this year.
A mutant of the swine flu has infected hitters?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
They did get ONE run
and they did NOT hit into a DP. Slightly better.
"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 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
SIROTT ATTACK!
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.
Could he get the boot along with Bob?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
we wish
different station, tho.
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 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe the Cubs could hire Bob to replace Judd.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Maybe the Cubs could hire Bob to replace Judd.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
C'mon Andy!
"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
Blanco
pulls one foul.
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.
That explains why he doesn't hit much.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
1-2 on Blanco
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.
Question
How many games have the Cubs had lately where they had at least two doubles?
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
the other day? The 7-1 victory.
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 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
They had a game recently where they
had something like 3 leadoff doubles to begin innings and none scored. Can’t remember which game it was.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
the way the offense has been going, I bet a lot of us have had at least two doubles...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Fan cruelty
Ha-ha!
"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
Blanco
strikes out swinging. 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.
At least he got 8 pitches
If you can’t hit at least you can foul off pitches.
"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 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we're fouling a ton of crap off, surely that will eventually mean we're going to hit him
right?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 11, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
he isn't really putting away any hitters.
if the Cubs get anything to fall, they can build a big inning, theoretically.
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
making him throw a lot of pitches
is a good thing.
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 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Sine he's been in the bullpen of late,
I’d think he’ll have some kind of pitch count.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp
smokes a line-drive up the middle. One on, 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.
another satisfied client of the Ted Lilly School of Hitting...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
On the Astros' 6-game homestand
the starting pitcher for the opposition has gotten a hit in 5 of the games. Zambrano is the only one without a hit.
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
That's weird stat
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
That's what you get
when you’re forced to listen to Houston’s radio.
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
HA!
Bet that will make Z mad!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
fouls one off his foot.
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.
on the replay
it fouled off his thigh, above his knee. Bizarre.
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 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
owe
I’d cry from these foul balls, not sure how they don’t.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't take pain well.
I think I’d cry and go home.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Close-up of Ortiz there
I thought the long face in his SBN portrait was due to photo-stretching. Guess not.
"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
Sori
GIDP. Three outs.
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.
grrrrrrrrr.....
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp didn't even *try* to break that up!
:P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And if he injures himself trying to do it,
the howling would be loud, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 11, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe we just need to talk like Yoda to spark a rally..
To start a rally, talk like Yoda we speak.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
You'll be talking like R2D2 with another drink.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
beedeebee... what's up Buck?
whoops – wrong robot, wrong galaxy. Erin Gray was pretty hot though…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
mmmm
Erin Gray….
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 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
R2D2 is kind of like Ronny and C3PO is kind of like Pat.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Pitching is good, its hitting we seek.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
It's like D-Lee
got a magic potion that switched his curse of hitting into DPs all around the order.
"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
Sori is batting .235. How low can he go?
"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.
Mendoza
No, he’ll get hot and drive it back up
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 11, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Why even bother swinging?
Nothing good comes of it. Just stand at the plate without a bat and see if we can’t walk a run in.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Ortiz
singles to left on the first pitch. One on, no outs.
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.
Maybe he'll get tired running around the bases?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Can’t remeber when a Cub offense struggled this bad this long. The law of avgs. SAYS these low avg. hitters are bound to break out someday. Wonder which day that will be?
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
I remember a similar struggle.........2006.
The difference is the pitching stunk in 2006, the pitching this year is really good.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Now, I'm awake!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Bourne to the plate.
1-2 is the count.
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.
Bourne
flies out to center. Dome makes the catch, Ortiz holds. One on, 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.
Tejada
goes 2-1.
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.
Deep fly ball to center
Dome makes the catch. Two outs, Ortiz still holds.
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.
Franklin
Cards closer has a 1.17 ERA. Not likely to blow that game.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Flipside: He's due to blow one.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
YES, MATHER!
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 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Shall I
get the Cleeeveerrr?
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
YES, MATHTER!
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 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on flying fish!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 11, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Honestly
I had no idea that Aramis was this important to our offense.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Even Aramis at 90% when he comes back will be valuable.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
2-0 on Chickenlegs
Pence
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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