Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Twins, Friday 6/12, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 12, 2009 2:15 PM CDT
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I have a good feeling about this thread
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's stop the bleeding here, first.
"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
Or at least not
allow any more.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
if the Cubs could keep Minnesota from scoring
some damn runs in this thread, it’d be nice too.
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
Watch your mouth young lady!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Slowey to the plate
bases loaded, 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.
Bases loaded with no one out. I blame this on Todd Hundley :-)
"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.
1-0
on Slowey
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.
BB is really getting critical of the team.
I like the honesty.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
He was dismayed with
their being out of positon a couple of plays ago.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Mostly about the team exhibing an overall lack of fundamentals
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
No player came over to cut off the throw from center.
DLee should have been in the middle ready for a throw if necessary, but wasn’t there.
He did say it didn’t affect the play but mention the lapses in judgement from the team as a whole.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
It's more how he is saying it....I'm thinkin' he's not impressed with Lou. Just MHO.
"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.
He's right
He gets paid to do that. He should be critical of this team. They are atrocious at the plate…consistently.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Ball 2
Wells is aiming, not throwing.
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.
strike one
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.
can we PLEASE have a freaking mound visit!
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Nothing good
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
Bounced to short
GIDP, 6-4-3.
Run scores. 3-0, 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.
Soon the Cubs are going to break out of their offensive slump in a big way...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Yeah, Lou said that. Right?
"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.
I don't know if he did or not, but I believe it could happen today...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought they had - on Tuesday
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I am wrong . . . if I was right, they would be doing better
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Harris
singles through the left side. 4-0.
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.
4-0
Looks daunting.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
Pinella
pulling Wells.
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 think Randy just got tired of pitching great with NO run support
Wants to see how the hitters feel
"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
yeah, and bad defense doesnt help either
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haha yea that'll show 'em
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. Plus I think he was aiming his pitches at a strawman in the batters box
with the face of Lou Piniella on it :-)
"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.
mines not looking great either.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Canned air will NOT help that.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
something to look forward to...
Miles has had two multi hit games this year. One in April (3) and one in May (2). He’s due for one this month!
Lou has a quick hook with Randy
for whatever reason
when he’s pitching well and when he’s not
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
sure.
it’s his fault this offense can’t generate runs. might as well get him out of the game in the 4th.
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
7 hits, 4ER and 2 walks, ahhh what does it matter?
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Along with a hot bat ;-)
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
The pay is the same
When you’ve got veterans doing what they are doing both at the plate and in the field, with no sign of improving, I’m afraid apathy has set in. Unfortunately, the “pay is the same” whether these guys do well or put up zero after zero on offense and as long as that continued, unless pride kicks in, these guys are done. Hendry has to do something and remove some of the dead wood on this club. While hardly a tone setter, he can start by admitting his mistake and eating Miles’ salary. After that, who knows. There are a ton of contracts that are immovable on that team but it might be time to jettison at least one of them just to set the tone.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Wow...
Our only bright spot in recent memory is crumbling with the rest…
Marshall in to pitch
hope that he goes long. Mauer 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.
Yikes!!!!
Well I’m off to the bar to watch the rest. Please let it be 5-4 good guys when I get there,….wait…with our pen make that 9-4 please
.418 for mauer...
We would need to combine half our lineup to get to .418…
It's cause he's left handed.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
'Cause it's warm in Chicago?
"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.
Saw this coming
He has pitched so well, and was bound to get knocked around eventually. AL teams, especially the Twins who hit for avg, not just power, were going to make him pay.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
Mauer
grounds 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.
I'm a bigger
fan of exclamation points.
But to each their own.
thought you had some inside info
or look into the future….. false alarm
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Maybe Sue has a Magic 8 Ball?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
1 freakin' hit
so far. They’re really putting a damper on a gorgeous day.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Start with baby steps.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
...an inning for the
next 6.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright
Fontenot 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.
Fontenot looks extra short up there today for some reason...
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
Prolly not
wearing his lifts.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
haha didn't know they made high heel baseball cleats.
Probably invented them specifically for the middle of our infield
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs WILL score some runs TODAY!!!!!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonty
Ks. 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.
How is it possible
To have such a drastic turn-around offensively from top to bottom…I swear we were 2nd last year in runs scored in all of MLB…but that seems like a distant memory…Where is our leader on the field…who will take some responsibility for the team’s slump and pick this team up…or do we even have that player on our team…
we traded him to Cleveland.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+4506519851
I liss DeRo
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
miss**
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
yargg......
Oh yes…I forgot…and to be honest, both guys we traded probably had the most heart of anyone…
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep, no 7 is now playing for the Tribe.
I didn’t know Mickey Mantle was still playing?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know what's more pathetic
The way the Cubs offense is playing right now or the fact that many of you are blaming it on the absence of a journeyman utility player.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe we were being sarcastic, at least I was.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I should have added the /sarcasm to the end of my comment.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey
I don’t think it’s pathetic when you consider who we replaced him with. If we had a player who hit like Jake Fox and could field that we called up to slot in for DeRo then yeah, complaining about him being traded might be pathetic. But the fact is, we don’t. We have two years of a platoon at 2B where both members are either incapable of playing everyday or light hitting when they do. How is it pathetic to wish that we had a better player than Aaron Miles sitting at 2B right now?
And the other guy is on the shelf
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
there were
some pretty big changes in the lineup.
Sori is slumping, Fonty is exposed, Rami is on the DL, Riot has decided to hit for the fences. Bradley is new, and also slumping.
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 12, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
Of course, since we are part of the Collective, I guess that’s not surprising.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
huh?
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 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I see. :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 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Our responses were essentially the same
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
we reach
water brother.
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 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's how it is possible
Theriot isn’t that good, and the one thing that he was good at, his manager discouraged.
Fontenot has been over-exposed by playing every day.
There was no plan to back up third base.
Soriano is a streaky hitter that stinks right now.
I can’t figure out Bradley.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
These ARE the Cubs.
They tend to go down the drain in spectacular fashion.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right about Theriot, man
I’m really starting to miss those slap singles between the first and second basemen.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
There was a plan, Koskie...
… but obviously a flawed plan.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
And no reaction to that plan not working out
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
we got Freel! :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 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what happens
when you essentially don’t have an owner.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I won't blame it all on that
Giving Miles 2 years was stupid. Joey Gathright, insisting on carrying 12 pitchers . . . .
None of that has anything to do with the ownership situation. I didn’t think so until the season started, but — a better GM would help. Yes, they’ve won the divison 2 straight years, but they threw plenty of money at it. The farm system stinks, and I see no plan for making the parent club better.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Well yes, but...
Hendry has always been able to take fliers in the offseason and then make a major move before the deadline if that move isn’t working.
Without the owner, Hendry may have hadcuffed himself.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
We need Ramirez back ASAP
Healthy of course…I know some players played over their heads last year…but this is just sad…I really had high hopes for Soto this year…like many of us I’m sure…But Bradley and Soriano just flat out smell so far….Somebody open the window…MY GOODNESS!!!
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley
grounds out. 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.
All the Cubs have to do is stay around .500 until the 2nd half...
When Rami comes back, the division is eminently winnable, and there is still more than half the season left.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
I don't buy that.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at what the Astros did in consecutive years, that's all the proof I need...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
The division is deeper than it was in 2004 and 2005.
And the Astros never won the division in those years, they won the wild card.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm speaking of coming back and having a good string to propel the team...
I don’t believe the division is deeper, it will shake out in the second half.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd be happy with winning the wild card
Just get in. That’s the point.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the standings from those years:
Only 2 teams (St. Louis and Houston) finished with a winning record during 2004 and 2005.
2004
St. Louis 105 W 57 L
Houston 92 W 70 L
Chicago 89 W 73 L
Cincinnati 76 W 86 L
Pittsburgh 72 W 89 L
Milwaukee 67 W 94 L
2005
St. Louis 100 W 62 L
Houston 89 W 73 L
Milwaukee 81 W 81 L
Chicago 79 W 83 L
Cincinnati 73 W 89 L
Pittsburgh 67 W 95 L
I definitely think the division is deeper now and makes a 2nd half comeback much more difficult.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree with your thinking
I just want to have fun now! lol
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only 2.5 out right now
so I won’t be jumping off the ledge anytime soon
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
That's making a large assumption that he will pick up where he left off??
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
it will help the team more than it will be aramis coming back
it will remove pressure and distribute the load
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Well, others
also need to get back to their norms, too. But even Ramirez at half-speed would be welcome.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
so this team as constructed is as bad as it is right now
because of ARam??
Then it is not meant to be good anyways. Excuses and more excuses
not making excuses
Its just simple logic that when a big bat drops out of your lineup, other guys have to step into rolls that they aren’t there for.
When that bat comes back, Fontenot gets to play second and hit seventh, instead of having BOTH Font’s and Miles’ bat in the lineup
And this team isn’t bad. Are we great?! no way. It’s just not living up to expectations, but expectations that are more imposed by the fans and the media, not the team.
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Roles they aren't there for?
If Theriot just makes contact in the 6th yesterday, there’s a damn good chance they tie it then and there. That’s got nothing to do with Aramis Ramirez.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
If, Chance
Two key words in your sentence.
I could say if aramis was playing that game, he could have hit two bases clearing doubles, and we would have won. Doesn’t sound logical does it?
I’m just saying, the 2009 Chicago Cubs lineup looks massively different with Aramis Ramirez in it, and it will feel massively different to the players and opposing pitchers
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
The point is, that IS Theriot's role!!!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
hitting with runners on is everyone's role
its part of baseball.
I’m having trouble seeing where Theriot came into this conversation anyways?
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You suggested that the absence of Ramirez put players in spots they aren't accustomed to
And I’m saying, they were in position to win yesterday, regardless of who was playing third base.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
It just gives our lineup a totally different complexion and quality
baseball players have to hit with runners on, its part of the game.
But also is getting out 6/10 times
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I don't disagree that it hurts the lineup
My point is, they still FAILED yesterday in spots were heroics weren’t needed — just fundamental baseball.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Some times you just don't get it done
Although I will agree that has been too frequent this year
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don't forget that the team is there because of the paying audience
So don’t blame the fans and the media to have expectations on a $136m ball club. It’s not like we are in a rebuilding mode anyways.
You made that assumption, not me...
The offense as a whole will not slump, together, all year.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it just might, we've seen that happen before, in 2006.
I’m just feeling very pessimistic today.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That 2006 team
was not nearly as good as this one is.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I just wish they'd play like they are capable of.
I’m getting tired of waiting.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe not.
I just hope the Cubs are still w/in shouting distance when he does come back.
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There ya go, I needed the buck up.
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Only one problem....if Soto, Bradley and Dome don't start producing, it won't matter having Aramis back.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd love for you to be right
But you really think that one guy (I know he’s our best) is gonna make that much of a diff on the rest of the lineup? God, I hope so.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I do. The whole offense is pressing.
All it will take is for one guy to get one big game under his belt to loosen everybody up. Happens every year.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, sounds
good to me.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
it's doable.
But it won’t be easy.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, that's about as pessimistic
as I’ve seen Drew. It’s disconcerting.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
everyone
has their valleys. :D
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
u really think Rami can help a team that isn't hitting anyone?
1 run vs. wandy…1 run vs. Ortiz…0 runs so far vs. Slowey….really? Can I get paid their salary to not hit too?
Yes, I do. The whole team is pressing, the need the mental lift Rami coming back will provide.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
you are looking at the season through the microscope
its a game of streaks dude, currently, we’re not swinging the bats that well, but it will come
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Ramirez
is not the only probelm with this team. Ramirez doesn’t pitch in relief. Ramirez is many spots down the lineup from our leadof hitter and he can’t have an impact on his atrocious performance..
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, he can. Fonzie, and the whole team is pressing... They need the mental lift Rami coming back will give them.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a mental thing
that they have to get over.
What I’m saying is that tactically, Ramirez being out of the lineup should have no effect on him. It won’t change how pitchers go after him. Since he was batting cleanup, it would effect 3, 5 and 6, but not leadoff.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee batting
2-1.
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Lee
Ks. Three outs. On to my personal hell, the fifth inning with Judd and Ron.
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I will skip that and stick to your play by play Drew
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
sure
take the easy way out. :P
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Considering how poorly we are hitting
how could it possibly be a good idea to send Jake Fox down to the minor leagues. This collapse is reminsicent of the 2004-2006 breakdown, only it is happening in 6 months rather than 3 years,
how many
non-fielding DH candidates can we keep on the bench?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
How many games do you want to see this offense continue to suck?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
and the addition of Jake Fox
is going to change that?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
It has the potential to help...
But we’ll never know because he wasn’t really given a chance when called up
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by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
what if he did hit, though?
would you trade his offense for the lack of defense at one spot?
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absolutely
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"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
At third?
probably not. in Right? Maybe. For away games.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I'm willing to make the sacrifice
Now against teams that can and will bunt (LA, maybe Minnesota), I can understand not playing him at third.
But it can’t hurt that bad to try him over there at this point.
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I guess it would help a little, unless your happy with the current dipshits we're watching everyday fumble around at the plate
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
The guy can hit
Give him a shot. I mean its not like our defense has been doing anything spectacular.
Getting Aramis Ramirez back and putting him in the middle of this offense...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
HAHAHA!!!
Classic…but I wouldn’t mind seeing some solo blasts!
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Grounder to miles
one out.
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Kubel
3-0
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four pitch walk.
Kubel is on.
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Sort of relaxing knowing the game is already over and it's only the 5th...
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Obviously, he's
just relaxing.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Evidently
lollygagging in his BCB hammock.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm lollygagging in my
BCB banana hammock.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
yep, and sometimes they make me happy..
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That's because you are MinnesotaFan
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the Twinkies never make me happy or sad or anything. they're just impossible to care about..
for me at least..
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs make me really sad borderline depressed sometimes almost all the damn time lately
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by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
0-2
on Kuddeyer
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and Crede
struck out.
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Cuddyer
Ks. Three outs.
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The way it's going? 2.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Dont know about this inning
but would be very surprised if we ever got the tie run to the plate today
I am telling you people
Get back Murton and or bring up Fuld. Forget the HR guys how bout guys who can just HIT A SACRIFICE FLY and BUNT and can field competently. Not serious about Murton cause it would be silly but you could do worse than Fuld
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See: Milton Bradley
….sorry for the pessimism. Just tired of lousy ball.
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??
Sorry I don’t get the connection there.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 12, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Just being sarcastic
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As in MB would be worse than Fuld
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cmon
Lou Piniella is NOT going to play Sam Fuld over Milton Bradley. We HAVE that scrappy guy anyway — Reed Johnson.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
It would be hard to do worse than Fuld...
They are pressing, the whole team, it’s an aberration.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
Ks. Dome to the plate.
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Let's start a pool
I say, two strikes looking, one swinging
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
well
it’s 3-1, so I’ll take that bet. :P
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't mean only 3 pitches
I was wrong, anyway. He swung at 3
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
heh.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
How bout 3 swinging?
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by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
The "Opposite"
It was as if Hendry went into the offseason as Costanza doing exactly opposite of what worked last year. He came out of it with fewer guys that have professional bats, a bullpen that is worse, fewer fundamentally sound defensive players and more guys whose confidence is shaken rather easily. Other than that, he had a great offseason.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
The Cubs have tallied 13 outs thus far.
7 are from striking out. That’s pathetic.
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3-2
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Dome
Ks. Slowey has 8.
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Wow. Dome has been looking bad of late.
"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.
Dome has really
reverted to full on spin-o-rama swings the last handful of games.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
And
The minute my manager says “I don’t know what else I can do” I fire his ass.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
That's what I would do in real life where I work.
"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.
And
I don’t think Piniella is the big problem either. But when the leader pulls that out of the hat, he’s no longer leading. He’s gone.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
+1
Pinella might as well have said he’s given up.
by bluekoolaide on Jun 12, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
Is either
A. Hurt still
B. In a terrible slump to start a season OR
C. Playing me like a fiddle by making me believe he is the catcher of the future only to wind up taking a fat dump on my face while laughing the entire time…
Lol
I was afraid you’d say that…UGGGHHH
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto is pulling out of it
a quick check at the last 20 games stats will show you that.
But I guess we can just throw that out the window cause he hasn’t gotten on today
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Give me a break
If you watch Soto, you can clearly see he hasnt pulled out of anything. He is still struglling, just not as awful as he was to start the season
I disagree
Is he last years Soto? not yet, but his numbers over the last 1/3 of the season have been more than satisfactory imo.
It wouldn’t be an issue if we were scoring and he had the same numbers.
The slump is a team wide thing. No one person is responsible. I truly believe they are all just pressing too much, trying to break the thing
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Maybe the problem is us
Maybe if we cheer for the Twins, the Cubs will do good. A little reverse psychology.
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Well I like the Twins but not when they are playing the Cubs
I benched the two Twins on my fantasy team for the series
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 12, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
The Twins are my favorite AL team
Loved Rod Carew and Bert Blyleven when I was a kid.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
+Rod Carew, he was great.
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Yep
Kirby Puckett also went to the same school I did. Loved him as a player, but his personal life wasn’t admirable. RIP.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
i never understand why people do that?
cause say those 2 guys went 8-12 with 2 HR’s 7 RBI and 2 SB over the series???
Congrats, you had them riding pine cause………..?
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2-2 on Riot
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I'm going to put this on myself.
The last 4 game threads I’ve been in, the Cubs have lost. This is clearly my fault.
My apologies for dragging the offense down over the last 3 games, and hopefully my absence for the next few days will help.
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Slowey is going to talk Gardenhire to leave him in the lineup tomorrow too.
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Nothing scarier to hear
than “Aarom Miles on deck”
LMAO. Good ones, peeps!
"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.
Perhaps
Today’s starting pitcher Daniel Garibay…
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Sirott atending the Pat Hughes
school of getting your hope up for nothing
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Riot
takes strike three.
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So I see in the box score that the Cubs have only one hit.
Does Lou know why, ya think?
"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.
When you've got a lot of guys who have a history of hitting
and they all don’t … well, I really don’t know what you can do.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Do this
You can put away the numbers and start scouting to find guys that can hit. Just like the Dodgers scouted the Cubs prior to the post-season and painted the blue print on how to get these guys out. It’s that simple.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
because
only one batter got one.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Just checking, but
this is a guy that MLB is hitting .305 off of, right? We are now making everyone into a Cy Young candidate.
What happens when we face an actual top-notch pitcher?
Well, he is 8-2
Not excusing what’s going on with the Cubs today, but Slowey isn’t exactly chopped liver.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but
honestly, you would think that someone who oppo BA is .305 is relying on good old luck to have an 8-2 record on a losing team. I don’t follow the Twins, but, really — most pitchers getting hit that hard do not win many ballgames. Does he have a great DP pitch or some such?
He also gives up more hits (by quite a bit) than innings pitched. In all other stats than W-L, he does look like some form of liver.
you guys think we have a good shot to score next inning..
here who is due up…Miles..pitchers spot..and Soriano…hmmm sounds like 3 easy outs to me
Jeez we've been making every pitcher we face lately look like CY Young candidates...
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
This is where someone tells you that baseball is hard and the other team is trying to win too.
But I just say we suck right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That about sums it up.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea I understand that, but seriously...
Every single one!!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Here is Tip to everyone playing fantasy baseball
pick up the starting pitcher who is facing the cubs that day
He
is.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
yup
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Lately he's just been the "walk out to the plate and stroll back to the dugout" coach.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he is the swing coach.
Haven’t seen much hitting.
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
Young to the plate
pulls one to left for a single.
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.
Punto
pops it up high to left. Soriano makes the catch. One out, one on.
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.
BB's growing more and more
frustrated. Maybe him and Lou can switch places for awhile and see if that helps at all.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
How so?
Not really paying much attention to what he’s been saying, other than that defensive snafu.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
He wasn't happy
with the pitch selection to Young. Started barking about how he has only 5 walks to his credit so far this year. “You could probably bounce a couple curve balls up there and get him to swing at them.”
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
That's absolutly true about Young.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Slowey
bunts. 2-4 sac. Two outs. Young to second.
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 a game!
Sometimes, it just feels like the Cubs are having a train run on them, and they haven’t even noticed.
Honest question though, is there anything preventing the team from ousting Lou, or does Lou command that much respect that something like that would never happen. Or are there contract issues from allowing that to happen?
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 12, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
First off, Lou isn't going to get fired...
Second; he DOES command that much respect.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure how much respect he currently commands
but he won’t get fired. Mid season firings rarely resort in any good.
"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 12, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I know he won't be fired, I was curious though
At what point though, does someone, aside from Bob Brenly, address some of the concerns surrounding this team. Lou on interviews is as mentally vacant as the team’s offense. I understand trying to prevent a leaky ship from leaking more, and the fact that they’re not that far out, but man, a 1/3 of the season has gone by and it’s the same old song and dance every game. I’m surprised I feel this way, but I would almost like to see someone in command take the Ozzie approach.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 12, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
They won't fire him
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
4 runs is an insurmountable deficit for this team.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
2-0
was insurmountable.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
0-0 was insurmountable
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
encompassing 3 games
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
Harris pops out to short
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.
I have to go do a job that someone else was supposed to do.
So I’ll be back in a bit.
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.
Just Asking...
Has there ever been a team in the history of the game to have 8 players in the all-star game one year and without losing a single one of those players the next year…Just get the one manditory (your team sucks, but have an all-star) player???
Snaps...you are right
But DeRosa didn’t make the squad…just Wood I believe
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
DeRosa wasn't one of the 8 (?)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Hard to believe, isn't it
I thought they already were getting his bust ready for Cooperstown.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...It is a little baffling
Well, actually Lilly has pitched darn well…maybe good enough for a spot, but he might fly under the radar…
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Brenly sound Pissed lately ???
He has been very critical lately.
I sure do hope he and Gerald Perry are still friends
"If The Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me"
Yes, Bob Brenly is acting like he cares about this team.
Something no one on the actual team gives a shit about.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Bob for Manager
we need to start the campaign
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
You really think
they don’t give a … ?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone will obviously state “You don’t know what’s going on in the club house!” crap, but I sure see a lack of common sense, that’s for sure. Lou loses games for us because he apparently forgot how to manage this year, we forgot how to take walks, and 3/4 our team is hitting Mendoa.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Please cite some examples
of how Lou has forgotten to manage.
The only think I think he’s forgotten is more about baseball than any of us ever will know.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, well, how about not letting Zambrano close the game out the other night?
Or using Marmol in 32 games already?
Or wanting more LH hitting and have the same friggin’ player on the bench—times four! Riot, LBR, Scales, Miles.
How bout that Dodgers game when Lou wasted two pinch hitters and probably cost us the game?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
About the only point that has validity
is your last one.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you for your excellent analysis. I appreciate your perspective.
Please let me subscribe to your newsletter. Do you have an RSS feed?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Ahh, as usual, you're classy and respectful.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Just as usual,
you’re vapid and nonsensical.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn’t start the name calling. Again, thanks for the personal attack.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Of course you did
I’m just a little more direct about it than you are.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still ok with taking Zambrano out
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
As was I
He was running out of gas a bit in the eighth. If he runs his pitch count up to 115, then everybody bitches that he was left in too long.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Guzman had a bad inning. It happens.
The offense lost that game. Among others . . . .
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
You give up two runs in a game, most of the time that’s good enough to win.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I know the position players have TOTALLY SUCKED
but I never like things like the players don’t care. You seriously, honestly believe that guys who have spent their lives wanting to play
baseball and win a World Series don’t care ? So what only Lilly, Dempster, Z care since they are playing well. They are BAD but that does not mean they don’t care. I expect they care a lot more than we do.
"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 12, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Judging from they way they've been playing,
I think most of them might care too much.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Aaron Miles' goatee bothers me the most.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
He reminds me of Super Mario for some reason
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do baseball players have the worst facial hair?
Who wears a goatee, except for a baseball player?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Brenly
Knows the game. Cares about the Cubs. He should replace Pinella next year and guide this sinking ship saddled with terrible contracts
Tommy Agee?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Leadoff hit for
everybody’s favorite Cub. Let’s build on that!
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
everyones favorite Cub
you mean ONEDEC is back?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Current
Cub.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
same as yesterday...
let’s see if they can get the ball out of the infield this time around
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
See below
I predict 1 run.
Hope they prove me wrong by getting more.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap!
Two hits in the same inning!
"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
Oh, they'll score.
Miles isn’t the tying run.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad idea
I know they need to score but Marshall is not bad at the plate and might have a better chance at a sacrifice than most position players.
I don’t like going deep in the BP now.
"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 12, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
"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 12, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
for yet another 0-3 strikeout
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonna say "I told ya so"?
"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
haha no thanks, that would be too easy
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
And has been for a while now
"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 entire offense is due
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Well, look at that...
Miles with a hit, Scales with a hit, first and third, nobody out.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
JIMMY!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
TIMMY!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
"Sori was as out of front on that pitch as he could be"
That’s what he said…
"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.
What happened to Lieber and Merker ?
"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 12, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Merker was on the
phone with the Press Box. Couldn’t get off to warm up at this time.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Waddell
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh,
Fonzo…
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
Now that I think about it...
Once we let Cedeno go this team really started to go downhill…
I prefer to look on the sunny side of things....
We have three hits…
Ok, that’s it.
"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.
Marshall is pitching okay in long relief...
of course, pitching in long relief is evidence of a problem to begin with.
I was only kinda keeping my eye on the game.
But was Lou too quick with the hook on wells?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Wells had given up 8 baserunners through 3.2...
so no, he wasn’t too quick with Wells. Wells was about to have to face Mauer again when he was pulled.
Full count on LBR with runners on the corners and 1 out
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
Juiced
bases!
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
Uh-oh.
This is the kind of moment that could turn around a season. Or piss us all off even more.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
LOL, and also a good point!
Approved.
"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.
I'm gonna be positive
and call for a bases clearing double
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Close!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonty takes the walk, Bradley up with bases loaded and 1 out
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
Granny!!!
Come on MB!!!
The Cubs will be great in 2008!
This could be the big spot, and big hit that the Cubs need...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
I'd be happy with a hit, and keep the line moving...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Send that place into a frenzy,
MIlton!!
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
1-1 on Bradley
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
i'm just praying
for contact….ANY contact past the infield please
I hope Bradley gets a hit or the boo birds will get into action in Wrigley.
Did anyone else hear the boos for Sori after the K or was it my imagination?
"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.
At this point, I'd be just fine with a walk.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
2 run double for Bradley!!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
And there is the big hit the boys needed!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Gameboard bangs
one off the RF wall for a 2-run double.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
2 run double for MB!
More than 1 run! Woot!
"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
Dear Milton Bradley,
Your Friend,
SWL
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
::tries to start the wave::
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No Diggity...No Doubt
Only been waiting 50+ games for that Milton
by sillybilly34 on Jun 12, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
So close to getting outta here!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
"Make it hurt!" guys....
"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.
Lunch break is done
Easy. I’ll keep hoping for a win!
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 12, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
FC 5U
Run scores
"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 with the RBI single
but Bradley out heading to third for some odd reason
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Not a single, FC
But the run counts
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Sheesh MIlton
Appreciate the 2-run double, but next time if you could avoid running into an out, that would be great.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
May have gotten us a run though...
kept the throw from going home
Crede wasn't going home
with that one. Was taking the sure out at 1st until he looked up and saw Milton standing right there.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a smart play by Crede, Game made sure that run scored.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
exactly, it was making the FC out decision for the defense...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
They were
conceding that run one way or the other.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think they were.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Quade had a talk
with MB on his way out to RF.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he was coming up
throwing to first.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto with a popout to end the inning 4-3
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Waddell now
"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
Waddell is coming in
Marshall was pitching in long relief of Wells (who lasted 3.2 innings)
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Does this mean we are gonna start seeing Kenny Chesney pics in the game threads?
If so, can they at least look like this?
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by AndrewJStone on Jun 12, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Got 3 back there
Need another 2 off their bullpen, now.
"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
Great inning
lets hope it doesnt lead to more heartbreak
most people dont get positive enough around here for heartache
its more like affirmation to some
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
its getting close to that for me too
but still holding out hope. This would be an great game to win
Waddell coming in to relieve Marshall
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Waddell ?
Who’s going to keep Patton company on the end of the bench ?
by Southside Steve on Jun 12, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Yea for real, we still have a chance in this one
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"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Ascanio :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
I heard that Cotts is being recalled to do that.
"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.
This is his farewell appearance.
I expect him to be optioned when Harden is activated tomorrow..
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Decent 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
FO7 NH
"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
this is somewhat encouraging
lou not going to his blanky (marmol and guzman) as soon as it gets close
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Let's keep the momentum up!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't worry. Heilman is up in the bullpen.
"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.
Ah, good.
Someone to help us all calm down.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wonderful.
Bringing him in with inherited runners is a swell idea!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Not quite yet.
We still have a good chance.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I expect
you’ll be leaving us, then?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew I should have hid under my desk.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't drop it, he lost it in the sun
by Southside Steve on Jun 12, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't drop it
Never had it. Dropped about 10 feet away from him.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
MIlton loses the
ball in the sun. 1st and 2nd with one out. Waddel out and Heilman coming 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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
Bye-bye Waddell
Hello, Heilman
"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
Have a nice time in Iowa.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Jump
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/12/906722/overflow-thread-2-cubs-vs-twins
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