First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Twins, Friday 6/12, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 12, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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First, Go Cubs
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I hope Slowey
is no indication of the speed for the game today. Yesterday dragged on forever. :D
This guys singing is not bad.
Chicago Cubs baseball
is ON THE AIR!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Oh > Slowey
Now let’s get him a W!
"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
Did anyone else notice that the twinkies put all of their
big left handed bats together, Maurer, Morneau and Kubel bat 2, 3 and 4.
I would think they’d try to split them up, particularly against a team like the Cubs with only one lefthander in the bullpen the manager trusts.
Hey, it's a new century!
Our team this year has certainly proved that.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
only if you are on mushrooms, then yetti is your papi
anyone? anyone?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
I would never second-guess Gardenhire
ever, ever, never
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I always chuckle at the guy in the KGB commercial
who can’t remember buckner??
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
are we winning yet?
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
we're playing at Wrigley field during the day
thats a win in itself
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
I should look and see
What the Cubs record is when I watch on gameday at work. I feel like its good.
"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."
Sweet
Fargo’s cable company isn’t smart enough to know they should be blacking-out WGN
"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
WGN America is never blacked out
to my knowledge
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
It has been in Atlanta for Cubs vs. Braves
"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
But Fargo doesn't have a local team coverage
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
True
But it’s in the Twins’ territory. As the rules for black-outs are carved in ancient Assyrian on stone tablets stored in Mrs. Phillips’ basement in Cooperstown, NY, I have no idea if that should make a difference or 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
Harrison
swings at the first pitch. 0-1.
Low. 1-1.
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.
oh, maybe that was the umpires
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Popped up to Lee in foul territory
one out. Mauer up.
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.
Mauer is scary.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles
What is Lou’s obsession with playing Aaron Miles? Seriously…I wouldn’t pay $3 to watch this guy hit 8th in an American Legion order.
This guy doesn’t belong anywhere near a regular spot in the order, particularly against RHP, yet he is trotted out there on a semi-regular basis as if he’s the only guy that can play a sub-standard defensive 2B in the organization. Unbelievable.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
It's not like there's anyone sitting on the bench today
that is tearing the cover off the ball.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
that's because everyone on the bench
is the equivalent of Miles. Miles=Scales=Blanco.
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
except
Miles is currently playing worse than either of them.
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 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a wash, really.
Blanco was pretty bad at the plate yesterday, while playing decently in the field. Scales is a career minor leaguer, and Miles should not be getting $4 million.
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
Well
There are probably a few thousand warm bodies in the stands today that can do what Miles does. I don’t find it the least bit convincing that the reason he is playing is because there isn’t anybody better in the entire organization. If that is the case, there are much larger problems than just the offense.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Maybe Howry gave Miles the blackmail photos?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Looped into shallow right
in front of Bradley. 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.
Morneau
up. 54 RBIs so far.
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.
Funny how the national talking heads never talk about Morneau.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he did win MVP two years ago I believe
and finished top 5 in voting last year if I remember correctly. He gets some love, you just don’t hear about him as much because he plays in Minnesota.
"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 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
The year he won the MVP
was the year when all the talking heads couldn’t talking about how Derrek Jeter should have won.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Fly ball to left
Soriano makes a running catch. 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.
Koogle?
1-2
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.
Kubel, I believe
"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 think thats the first pitch I've seen wells lose the handle on
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Wells reminds me of a seasoned vet...
Very Maddux-esqu with his ability to locate his pitches and beat pitchers by using a smart game plan and not necessarily with overpowering stuff. I’m proud of him and hope he sticks and finally gets a win, it’s bound to happen so why not today!
"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 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
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.
Atta boy Randy!
Kid’s got some moxy.
"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 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
nice inning by wells
number 4 in the 2010 rotation
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 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Rally cap so soon!!
Don’t have much faith in the offense do you :-p
"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 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you blame me?
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 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't even LISTEN to AM1000, let alone call it
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 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
haha no
but inspired by him.
"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 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, I guess I missed tony's point
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 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
haha, that guy's like a celebrity
you’re pretty cool too though.
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Is that a Twins rally cap?
"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 have no idea. Google image search
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 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori up
to the plate. Fouls away the first pitch. 0-1.
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.
Grounded to third
out at first. 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.
Fonty 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.
Z showing the Gatorade cooler some pre-emptive love
"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
Z is so funny with the gatorade bit.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Pop fly foul to the left side
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.
Braldey to the plate
takes a strike.
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.
3-2
on Bradley, tosses the bat.
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.
You don't see that often
"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 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Not unless it started 3-0, you don't
"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
I meant the throwing the bat part
"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 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Broken bat
pop fly that falls for a base hit. One on, two outs. 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.
Throws his bat
and then breaks it on a bloop single to center
"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 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
he lost his grip on it
it wasn’t an intentional throw.
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 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
It slipped
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 12, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
My bad...
Woulda been cooler if he threw it in anger and then came back up and got a hit. And besides that sounds a little more like the Gameboard that we all know and (not really) love.
"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 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's get him in.
c’mon LEE!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
0-2 on Lee
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 drive to left center
but the LF makes the catch. Wind is blowing in. 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.
Almost Warning Track Power
"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 wouldv'e gladly taken that hit yesterday
in the 7th with runners on the corners and no outs and Theriot/Fukudome/Lee couldn’t even get the ball out of the 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 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
If Lee had done that yesterday
the inning would still be over, since he grounded out with 2 outs.
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 don't necessarily mean him...
It was pretty frustrating to see those guys swinging and missing instead of just trying to put one into the outfield.
"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 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed it was.
especially Theriot – he’s a contact hitter for crying out loud.
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'd gladly have the Theriot of last year that hit slappers down the right side
over the wannabe home run derby champ Theriot we have now
"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 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed, already too many on the roster lifting the ball up short of the ivy.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
I don't even get excited anymore
when Pat get’s excitied…… He’s almost more excited when it’s an out than when it’s a hit.
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Creedy to lead off the 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.
Psst...it's "Crede"
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 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
bah. Let me go get the real lineups...
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 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Base hit
line drive to center. 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.
Cudeyer
Almost a GIDP. Crede out at second, Cudeyer safe at first. Miles couldn’t get the ball out of his glove.
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.
Cuddyer :D
5-4 FC
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I fail to see
how that was a choice. :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 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Freaking Miles!
Get the damn ball outta the glove, for crying out loud!
"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 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Miles fails on the double play
"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 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Miles fails...
At baseball.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 12, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles fail is very well documented...
"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 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Young
fly ball to right. 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.
It's actually spelled...
Young – ok, you got one right :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
Yawn
Wake me when Aaron Miles resembles a minor league middle infielder let alone one that is a regular starter in the majors.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Rip Van krummy?
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 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice
Lobbed it in there, you didn’t miss it. Miles might have but you didn’t.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Frustrating
The most frustrating part about Miles is that he’s advertised in some parts as a gritty, hard-nosed player yet he has exhibited exactly zero of the qualities that would support such notion. He doesn’t take enough pitches, he doesn’t have good AB’s, he isn’t particularly fast nor does he exude an inordinate amount of hustle, he is range-challenged at 2B and he isn’t a particularly good fundamental defender. Other than that, he belongs as a starting 2B in the majors.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Swap 2B for SS . . . and Theriot for Miles
Ryan’s been better this year, but . . .
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 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed in part
I don’t like Theriot at all as a SS. But he at least has occasional AB’s that are good and productive. He can run a little, well more than MIles and would definitely be an upgrade at 2B. As a defensive SS however, he’s atrocious. Balls clang off his glove with regularity, he double-clutches every fifth throw and his range is beyond suspect. But at least he’s a productive major league hitter for the most part.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
True
Yesterday’s effort notwithstanding
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 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Wake 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
Funny
One out of two puts him at 50%…still well below short-season ball caliber.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Aw, give him credit for the catch, anyway
"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
Punto
HAH!
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.
Did Pat just say the first World Series was 100 years ago?
That’s a pretty big mistake, especially for Hughes.
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 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
First one in three years that the Cubs didn't win
And the first one in four years in which they didn’t play.
"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
Full count on Punto
lines another 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.
Punto
walks. Slowey 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.
Liner to right
Caught by Miles on a trampoline! 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 think I saw Lee giving him a boost on that one
Miles was sitting on his shoulders
"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 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Making him 7'6" tall?
"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
Exactly...
Which would make him close to an average major league 2B
"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 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey guys
Wish I could stick around to share some laughs, but I need to focus on work today. I hope the team actually wins, and scores more than 1 or two runs in doing so. In addition, I hope everyone has a good time today. Easy.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 12, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
Easy peasy
lemon squeezy
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.
In the immortal words of Haray Caray... HELLO EVERBODY!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
JIMMAY!
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 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
drew...
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 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
JIMMY!
"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
Whassup Clutch?
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 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Chilling in Fargo, watching WGN
"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
What up Jimmay
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Hiya Kali!
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 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto 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.
Nice to see him laying off that low and outside slider
"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 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Geo tried to take out his competition for his position
Heads-up in the bullpen!
"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
Until Marmol shows 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
well played
although trust me my complaints have nothing to do with Carlos… in fact they have everything to do with (what i believe is) protecting Carlos
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon in its great
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
It feels good, c'mon in!
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 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
Ks.
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.
Dome to the plate
Lou dropped him down to take a little pressure off him. Let’s see what happens.
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 like that, we don't want a replay from last year.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Dome Ks
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 like the matchup today for Fontenot
i’m throwing that one out there now, Fonty is going deep today
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Riot to the plate.
0-1.
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.
Any TV geeks in here?
Walked home on lunch to check the new DTV compatible antenna on my building. Rescanned, still only finding 3 digital stations (all substations of ABC 7) and have no CBS. Everything else hasn’t really increased in quality at all. Is this to be expected, or should i call my building and gripe?
At least i’ve got WGN.
"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"
Beginning tomorrow, when all analog goes away, the digital signals will be increased.
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 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting, thanks...
… i thought it was noon today!
"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 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Last year
when I got my HDTV, the only digital channel I couldn’t pick up was CBS. I live in Melrose Park.
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 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm in the gold coast, at Lake Shore and Division.
Doesn’t seem right that CBS would be missing such a big area of a major media market…
"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 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
CBS is the one I haven't been able to get either
"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 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
This will NOT be acceptable come March Madness.
"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 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Mandatory "KU will is the best team in the country" comment.
Two veteran All-Americans starting and the addition of the #3 PG in the country equal our sixth consecutive Big 12 Conference Title and a Final Four berth.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Inclined to agree... but...
GO HAWKS. I’m back on the Iowa Basketball bandwagon this season.
"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 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I did that on my tv at home
and most of the local channels (WGN, NBC, FOX, etc.) are all digital quality (with substations)
"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 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot
Ks. Slowey strikes out the side. On to the third. 0-0.
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.
I don't like it
but it looks like Slowey is settling in.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
How hasn't against this offense lately?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems like the Cubs are taking pitches today
and letting Slowey get ahead. That’s what he did with Fukudome and Theriot.
Perhaps they’d be better by swinging early at the first-pitch fastball today.
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
Happy Friday everyone.
I really want to sweep this series. The Twins are very bad on the road, and we need a pick-me-up. And I have three different bets riding on this series with my Minnesota family and friends.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Tears welling in corners of eyes
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Here's to you winning your family bets!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Wow
It really is hard to believe that this offense is really this bad. It’s no longer “early”, it’s epidemic. They just don’t hit the ball with authority on a consistent basis and all signs point to this continuing for quite awhile. If Hendry wants to salvage this season, I don’t care how many games they are out, he better seriously consider getting some offensive help other than Ramirez before this ship sails even further out. I know it won’t be easy to do, but neither is watching this horrendous offensive bunch.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
they say offense is contagious
we need to get Soto and Bradley going and things will flow. DLee has picked it up of late and Fontenot is starting to produce a bit as well.
The problem is the offensive hole we’re running out at 2B right now
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
Not entirely true. Miles is a problem but clearly not the only one. And we’ve been saying this guy and that guy are going to get hot for quite awhile now. It’s getting old and the signs of life are waning. Soriano has been atrocious, ditto Bradley, Soto, Fontenot and others. There are way, way too many holes in that linep and it’s looking more and more like plugging the dike rather than finding a solution from within. They need to look someone else and get some hitters and soon.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
did you say
you were going to try to be less negative?
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 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
its not that easy though
we don’t have much depth in the farm system and anything we went out and got would be mediocre
i still want Betemit though
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Wells and Slowey
matching each other almost pitch for pitch.
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we need to be aggressive
early in the count against Slowey, he throws more strikes than anyone in baseball. Can’t expect to work walks, attack early in the count and look the other way and we can get to him
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 1:56 PM CDT 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.
I fail to see the point
of the out of town scoreboard when there aren’t any other games going on (and the Cubs are the first game of the day).
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
remove headhphones, wait 45 seconds
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No way...I like them where they are.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, some mighty nice headphones
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Mama Mia! I likey!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
except the game is going on in the background
and Pat interrupts for PxP. Don’t want to miss anything.
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 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Harris
base hit to center.
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.
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.
2-1
on Mauer
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.
Mauer is scary.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Mauer HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
with this offense
it feels like it’s 10-0, Twins.
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
considering they've only managed to score 2 runs in the last 22 innings....yeah.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
correction: 24 innings counting today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Deep left center
Mauer goes yard. 2-0 Minnesota. Lots of Minn fans there today.
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.
Take note Cub hitters,
THAT’S how you score runs!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Mauer two run shot to left
"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 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
Damn that Mauer is crazy good.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Poor twinkies,
they had to “settle” for Mauer.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
settle for the best player in baseball
man… wish we could have settled for that
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I hereby apologize for any mean spirited comments made after that draft on the
miserly lack of courage shown by the Twins in passing up the sure thing that became the employee to take the local boy.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
-100 BCB points
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I forgot all leagues actually - gotta haul ass to the laptop when I get home
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Nah
The Cubs will score at least one today.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
1 won't do it
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 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Sarcasm
That was sarcasm. Scoring a run is reason for celebration for this bunch.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Nah, they average 1 in the first 9....
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 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't go KOW on us
Don’t go KOW on us by typing the first few words of your comment in the subject line and then repeating them in the body…
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 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Like this?
Like this? Not sure the reference to KOW. I’m missing something.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Yes, like that.
Yes, like that. cubstoseriesby100 does that a lot. KOW is her old username.
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 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
I know — I was thinking of you as I typed it
:)
Got to have something to laugh about.
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 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Morneau
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.
Yep.
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 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
And there was question of Mauer vs Prior! A-hahhahahahaahah.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I still would have taken Prior.
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 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
At the time maybe
but in retrospect that decision makes me very very sad
"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 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Hindsight is 20/20...
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 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea I know, and that's why i prefaced it like I did
"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 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
cool.
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 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw Joe Mauer play baseball, basketball, AND football in high school during the Minnesota HS State playoffs.
I would have taken Mauer without a doubt. He was All-American in friggin’ football and had a full scholarship to Florida State to play quarterback. He had the third fastest throw from home to 2B in the world behind Pudge and somebody else. He averaged like 28 PPG in basketball. He is a sure thing catcher, a natural leader, and has one of the best swings in baseball. This is why I hate taking pitchers in the draft, I think it’s way too high of a risk/reward. It doesn’t matter, the Twins picked first and were smart enough to grab the home town hero.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It's not like Prior was a bad MLB pitcher.
In fact, he was really good, he just got hurt.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I agree with that.
Mauer just seemed like a sure thing from the get-go, and clearly is one of the best pure athletes in all of baseball.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
When healthy he was pretty good.
Unfortunately, my opinion, was he was so busy protecting his next contract he wouldn’t go out unless he was 100% and what athlete is ever 100% in season.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
C'mon Randy, get out of this with minimal damage.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Morneau
high pop fly to Dome. 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.
That's wha the Cubs need to do to Slowey.
Twinkies bullpen has had issues this year.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Kubel
lines back to the pitcher. 2 outs.
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was it DGU
that had the Kubel man-crush….that dude sure can hit
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
And today the Cubs will score HOW MANY RUNS???
Guesses, all… come on…
Wait a minute... who am I here?
Six big runs.
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 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
three.
and they’ll win.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm saying 4 runs...
Someone (I wanna say Soto) hits a two run HR and then two others
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by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
4
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I'm saying 2.75
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Are they gonna start giving Lee 3/4 of a run for his warning track shots?
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by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
4 runs to win 4-3
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I prefer not to say what I really think
Because I’m rooting for the Cubs to win
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm with Badger
But still going out and saying…they’re going to get shutout today. Sorry.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Crede pops out
to Soto in foul territory. Three outs.
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How was that an out?
Soto dropped the damned ball.
"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
he dropped it on the exchange from his glove to his hand.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Which is still not an out.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
yes it is. He caught the ball.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
It was after he had already secured it, and it had been called an out...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
it was after
the ump called him out?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That was what I understood. Secured it, it was called an out, dropped in transfer...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm checking the rulebook
But I thought the rule was that the fielder had to keep the ball under control during the transfer for the out to count.
"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, he has to remove the ball from the glove on purpose, IIRC
But the transfer doesn’t have to be clean. Happens a lot at second base.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
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 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Think of a double play
If the 2B catches it, but drops the ball on the transfer, it’s still called an out.
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Not true
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More proof of the old adage
“The quickest way to get the right answer on the Internet is to post the wrong answer.”
"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
You know, maybe Wells needs to give up some runs to get his first win.
Whenever he pitches well, the team can’t get him a win. Maybe if he allows plenty of run, then the Cubs will score some runs for him.
That’s me trying to rationalize things at the moment.
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Let's go with it, maybe a 10-9 game is what we need.
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That would mean one of our 7-8-9 hitters would have to reach base....very long odds.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
they could get
hit.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
thought you for got the "a"
but I get you now
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Maybe Randy Wells will hit
his 1st MLB HR today?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
sigh...
this optimism thing aint working right
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Hang in there!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
do we need
the picture of the cat hanging from the branch?
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 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
By a noose?
That’s what this offense feels like.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
no, no...
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 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles leads off
pop fly to the left side. Crede makes the catch, one out.
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back below the Mendoza line
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 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The Mendoza line has been extended for miles
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Best move Hendry made during the offseason.
But why does Lou play the guy??????? Miles doesn’t put himself on the lineup card….
"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 talks himself into the lineup....
like Bradley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Wish they could hit better than they talk.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Fabulous patience and professional hitting by Aaron Miles.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
Wells up
grounder. Two outs.
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C'mon Cubs, make Slowey throw some pitches!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Why
Miles is painful to watch. He’s heading straight into Todd Pratt territory as one of the worst Cubs I’ve ever had the privilege of watching.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
LOL. Good one. Don't remember Todd Pratt. Was Pratt Blvd. in Rogers Park named after him?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Lest ye forget
Pratt piled up 60 AB’s for the Cubs in 1995, striking out in exactly 21 of those AB’, managed 8 hits (13 fewer hits than K’s by my math) and ended up at .133/.209/.167.
He also tacked on 3 errors a passed ball and threw out only 5 of 20 runners attempting to steal.
Miles is headed into that territory.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
which makes Lou Dusty-like for playing him
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2-1
on Sori
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I think the twins are going to give the cubs a reality check in the coming 3 days
If they haven’t already had one
This whole season has been a reality check.
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3-2
And Soriano strikes out. 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'm floored in shock.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano was LATE on an 84mph fastball....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
Too much partying last night?
"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 has he got to celebrate?
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
18 million of them.
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Man oh man
Sori just looks like a lost soul up there.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions
Hitters?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Ain't none in the3rd base dugout
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Is it time for Lou to lose his cookies?
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He's already lost them. He's just sleepwalking now.
"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 think we need a Lou tantrum to rattle some cages
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
He seems like
he doesn’t care any more. I don’t see him rattling anything but the ice in his empty glass.
Its been long past time
Keeps running out a .230 hitter with a .300 obp as his leadoff man despite the fact that the guys power is desperately needed in the middle of the lineup.
I'm past the point of caring where Soriano hits, I just need him to hit.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
He doesn't have a whole lot of good options...
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 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Something has to be done at leadoff
Even if temporarily. I can’t imagine that Sori’s OBP has been .250 the past month or so. Give him some time off and then put him back at leadoff. This can’t continue though.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
No one else is hitting,
besides D-Lee, so who would you put there?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Johnson
Fukudome and Hoff to fill out the OF
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
a rain out.
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I'm doing the rain dance now.
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I'm so sick of the rain.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 12, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
The bats are slippery today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions
TWSS
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 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Cuddyer
long at bat here.
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Cuddyer
walks
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.
Young
flys to shallow right, but Dome cannot hold onto the ball. Two 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.
this feels like
a bit of the regression to the mean for Randy
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
I was thinking it too.
But didn’t want to say negative thoughts.
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He actually isn't
pitching that badly. Kinda dinks and dunks aside from allowing the HR to one of the best hitters in MLB.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
that's kind of the point
a lot of balls were hit right at guys in his first few starts, now they’re finding holes
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 12, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Though,
this inning isn’t looking too promising…
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I somehow blame that dropped ball on Bradley?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Blame it all on Lou, everybody else is...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
You blame MB
I’m gonna go ahead and blame Miles.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 12, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe if he was able to get within 20 feet of it...
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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 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome almost has a nice catch
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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 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
Punto
1-2
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Gameday is down. Just wanted to check Soriano's BA after that K.
Is Gameday disgusted at the Cubs’ statistics?
"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.
it's at .234
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3-2 on Punto
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.
Unless Wells straightens up
we won’t have to worry about wasting a pitching gem today.
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Punto
singles. 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.
There is going to come a point, I believe soon, that the Cubs are going to break out of this...
AND IN A BIG WAY.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
I'd thought that was Tuesday
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm so glad we re-tooled a 97-win team
to this “we need left-handed hitting!” mediocre garbage. Really glad.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Milton Bradley
is a joke of player. Why the Cubs paid this fool I will never understand. Lets hope Cubs management realizes soon that we need offense and Jake Fox needs to be in the bigs.
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