Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Twins, Sunday 6/14, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 14, 2009 2:15 PM CDT
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Young FO7 H
1 away in the top of the 4th
"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
May wanna refresh there, champ.
"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 a hollow victory
Cubs starters have the best ERA. all for naught.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Gomez
to the plate. One out, nobody 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.
Cubs starters have the best ERA in the majors
God that would be such a nice stat if our offense was one of the worst
"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."
Fontenot!
2 down
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
Line-drive to third
Fonty dives and makes the stop. 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.
Fonty's turning into a corner infielder!
"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
It'd be nice if he returned to being a hitter.
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
Baby steps
"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
Cubs starters have best ERA in MLB.
Come on offense, stop wasting excellent starts by your pitchers!
Hey, it's a new century!
Punto
floats a single into right. One on, 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.
Lilly has yet to record a 1-2-3 inning, no?
"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 believe
you are correct.
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 14, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Baker to the plate
looks at strike one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Grounds out to Miles
Who is still in a Cubs uniform for some reason.
"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
Miles manages to not bone an easy grounder.
Hate level steady
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Mine's still rising
for the fact that even on the simplest of grounders I find myself doubting whether he’ll boot it.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Baker
grounds out to Miles. Three outs. Bradley, Lee Soto to 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.
Anyone else using the new Safari?
The favorites page is kind of cool. They’ve discontinued use of the blue progress bar in the URL field. Overall, it’s pretty much the same, but I’m not sure I like it as much as the old version.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
I'm fully committed to Chrome these days
I likes me some speed!
"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
Chrome def wins speed
But I will always be a firefox guy.
"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."
God I hope not
"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."
my wife does
She likes it better than FF. shrug.
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 14, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
eek
It is just so ugly looking.
"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."
she says
the same thing about FF. :D
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Anything else?
"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
not me
if that’s what you’re implying. :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 14, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
But you can customize FF
Make it look however you want
"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."
she doesn't want to do it.
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 14, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I do and it still sucks
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
still using FF
when I used Chrome, it bit the dust on gamethreads.
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 14, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
That was the first day it came out? :P
Try it again…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
maybe I will.
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 14, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
They fixed a lot of the hiccups
"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."
it was early
but not the first day. I used it for the first month of its release.
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 14, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley
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.
The O's have found a team they can beat
Unfortunately for me, it’s the 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
MB Double!
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
Bradley
pulls a double into the right-field corner!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Bradley with a double!
Nice!
"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
Clearly due to the firing of Perry
otherwise, he would have popped up.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Lee up
let’s get another hit!
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.
we have
a good chance here. :D
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Today?
I’m sure it’ll happen sometime
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Ever? Yes. Now..... well....
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
So you're saying there's a chance..
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Gamecast says chance of scoring 62% !!!!
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
chance of scoring
100%
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 14, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
grounds out to SS. Bradley advances to third. One out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
D-Lee moves Bradley to 3rd
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
another please
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto, then the Jawas. What could go wrong?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
heh-heh
Jawas…
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 14, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Better than Ewoks
at least Jawas are mean
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I can't abide those Jawas.
Disgusting creatures.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Soto
to the plate. Another warning track drive would bring Bradley home.
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.
Goodness
The Twins bring the infield IN in the bottom of the 4th….
yikes
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can't really blame them.
considering the way the Cubs have hit.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Mauer out
to talk to Baker.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
So where you wanna eat tonight?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
we should have gotten
a live chicken.
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 14, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
what he said...
First visit – Mauer – “Just walk him, the next four guys in the lineup can’t hit.”
Second visit, post soto – “I told you.”
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
We got Mauer out?? Oh. I see what you mean
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto can redeem himself a bit with a good AB here
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
which he did
nice shot to the gap
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
And he did!
"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
tough to redeem yourself
when you’re getting PH for in key spots
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Still on message...
Gotta admire the tenacity.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
2-1!
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions
Soto...
Hitting!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Good-looking swings today
for Geo.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
A Cubs lead?!?
Say it ain’t 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
Drive into center!
Bradley scores, Soto 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.
First lead since Wednesday!
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Cubs have their first lead since Wednesday.
That says it all right there.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
We had a tie a couple of times
Before the first pitch…
"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
Cool, this will give Marmol a chance to blow it
Team efforts. (yes, i am cynical today. sorry)
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Fonty to the plate
one on, one out. 2-1 Cubs.
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.
Some one wake up Lou - he'll want to watch this one!
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Dont wake daddy
"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."
good eye, Fonty
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.
Fonty
fly ball into center. Soto doesn’t advance. 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.
Riot
to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
WTF is Demp doing?
"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
Big hack
from Riot. 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.
Riot got luuuucky...
"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
woah
wow. Riot got lucky on that call.
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.
C'mon Ryan! Get a hit!
Do not want Miles leading off next inning!
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
You'd rather he get the third out in this one?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It's irrelevant now
but yes, ideally. Hate to start an inning with an automatic out. It’s like turning the lineup over.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
I think this is a good approach by riot
Pull/homerun swing till 2 strikes…then contact (old theriot) swing after that
swing and a miss.
Riot Ks. Three outs. 2-1 Cubs!
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.
Milton Bradley
is going to start going here. We need him stop being so negative on him everybody!
I'm sorry
I agree with you, but all I can think of is…
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 14, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope Lilly isn't spooked by pitching with the lead
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I think he's probably happier
That the long balls he’s given up today have all found gloves.
"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
Be grateful that the Cubs are in the NLCentral
It seems all teams are playing around .500 ball for the last 30 games except the Cubs who are 13-17.
They could be in the NL West double digits behind the Dodgers.
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
And in Indianapolis, former Cub farmhand Donald Veal enters the game for the Indians
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
It's the fifth inning
and I’m not holding my head and wincing.
First batter pops out to Lee. 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.
Lee refuses to let Miles commit an error...
Don’t worry, little guy, I got it.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Derrek Lee stood in front of Miles
And Miles totally disappeared – it’s like watching a father-son game on the right side of the infield.
"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
Mauer
3-3. Singles into 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.
Can he be stopped?
"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."
just avoided.
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 14, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Only if Lilly's running home on a close 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
Ted's up next inning!
Inside the park homer?
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 14, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I called it onto Sheffield
I stand by that.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
If Ted can't, nobody can
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
You cannot stop Joe Mauer, you can only hope to contain him.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Mauer is a hitting machine
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Thats true but then we would be playing
rockies and padres and SF more often that would be great
Reply is your friend
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Morneau
flys out to Dome. Mauer doesn’t advance. 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.
Kubel
takes a strike. Lilly is dealing now.
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.
when is he not?
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
he's had his days.
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 14, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly doesn't have bad days.
He merely allows others to have good days.
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
Short cajun makes the catch for the third 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
can you be
more specific?
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 14, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
does it matter?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Uncle Ted out of the inning.
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
Kubel
flies out to Fonty in foul terriroty. 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 no problem
with Mauer getting up every at bat, so long as he’s consistently stranded.
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.
Indeed.
Limiting the damage to singles is fine.
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
Ugh
My best friend’s husband is in love with them. I think he has seen them more than 100 times. A friend of mine was a roommate of the singer’s little brother in college. Dude was fun as hell to party with.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles
tries to bunt for a hit, but pulls back in time. 1-0.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Judd is settlin' in...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
seriously?
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 14, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
a little bit, yeah...
He sounds a little more relaxed.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Judd
Sirott? Sure it’s not Judd Nelson?
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 14, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Questions?
“Yeah, I’ve got a question. Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe?”
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
I'm glad I don't listen to the radio broadcasts.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
and you should be.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He has gotten better
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles runs the count full.
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.
OMG!
Miles hit one out of the infield!
"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
on the fly, even
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 14, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles goes the opposite direction
lines out to Young. 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.
not a bad cut...
… but Miles still sucks.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Lilly getting his home run swing warmed 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
He just snatched Soriano's bat from the on-deck circle
not many hits in those bats these days…
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Theodore Rooseveldt Lilly
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.
Lilly
is using Soriano’s 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.
TRL using Sori's bat
That’s hilarious.
"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
Lilly using Soriano's bat
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
"That's probably the biggest bat Ted Lilly's ever swung."
Don’t let him hear you say that, Bob.
"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
Lilly's swinging
with his wrists, not his arms.
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.
Lilly
flys out to left, but it was a good poke.
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 catch.
Don’t ever f***in’ do it again!
"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
that was just odd...
what are the chances that Lilly made more contact than Soriano will?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Sori channeling Miles
"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
Sadly, Miles' 1-3 was hit harder than Soriano's 1-3
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Soriano
to the plate. None on, two outs.
Taps it right back to the mound. 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.
Looks like a picture perfect day to be at the ballpark.
Sigh.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
SO, Sori is something like 1/11 in this series?
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 14, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
At least he took all those walks...
Wait…nevermind.
"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
at 27K per AB
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Lilly hits a flyball with Soriano's bat
Soriano hits a dribbler barely back to the pitcher with the same bat
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Harris
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.
Strike two was evil.
"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
Siddown!
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.
Siddown!
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.
Sox-Brewers tied at 4 in the 7th.
"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
Lilly sure does know how to pitch.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Is it wrong that a one run lead
has me feeling confident?
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Nope. I like what I see today...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
* well, hear actually.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
let's see how you feel in the eighth...
… after a couple of marmol walks.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
dude.
cmon.
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 14, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Here, I am feeling all confident...
and Gomez ties the game? Ugh.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
how do you feel now?
: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 14, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, and that too...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll see, after they bat this inning.
What kind of approach they take. They have to find a way to take some of the pressure off of the pitchers.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I just hope this isn't like last Sunday.
I have no desire to watch five hours of this.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Young to the plate.
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.
wow...
that was a filthy curveball
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Siddown!
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.
Gomez
to the plate. 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.
Did Gomez just sniff his bat?
"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've seen other players
do that.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Smelled like a dinger
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a HR sniff
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Ted Williams
swore he could smell the smoke from a foul ball and would sniff the bat to get an idea where on the barrel he hit it.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Tie game.
Gomez goes yard.
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.
*sigh*
Tie game.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Apparently he whispered some magic words to it.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
into the wind
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
Punto flies out
to Bradley. 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.
Shoulda put some snot on the bat
"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
Heart of the order up.
Time to bust it open
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
It's alright
we got these guys! Dome, Bradley, Lee. We’ve gotten a run from them every time through so far, right?
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.
Lee's on fire
Let’s see if Bradley can follow up that sweet double, though.
"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
Not in the 1st
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Dome
with the running Bunt thing. Strike one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Nice!
Pat Hughes is doing the 7th inning stretch.
"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
Dome
foul tip strike three. Spun out again.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
July
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 14, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we take up a collection and buy him a ticket NOW?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
he had to go back to Okinawa
His father was dying and he had to meet his former love and have his protege fight the nephew of his biggest rival. They are training now. The final fight will be in an abandoned castle. Peter Cetera is writing the theme for it.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
How long will the video sequence for his signature move take?
"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
LOL
Your username befits that comment.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
yeah
That has been my username on websites (as a joke) for years. I have had people actually think I am him.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Kosuke on the merrygoround again...
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Dome now hitless in this series...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Bradley
lines out to short. Two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Fukudome
just terrible.
BB “that is a very, very hittable fastball right down the middle of the plate.”
When he gets tired, he pulls off everything.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
he's in trouble ...
if he’s tired in June. So much for that core strength program he was on.
he'll get a second wind, hopefully hisold batting coach coming back will do something for him.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
what makes you think that?
If history is any indicator …
it was one year.
that’s hardly a large enough sample size.
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 14, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
OK ...
But what makes you think (besides hope) that he’ll bounce back?
nothing.
I’m just saying that we don’t have enough data to say that Dome is an April/May player.
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 14, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he's a smart enough athlete to figure out a way to pace himself, and that seeing his old hitting coach will help him.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
again, based on what?
He wasn’t a smart enough athlete in the second half last year, was he?
it was his first year.
He has some experience to build on now.
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 14, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish I had your optimism
I think the chances that Fukudome will continue to struggle are AT LEAST as good as the chances that he’ll bounce back.
so
that’s 50-50.
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 14, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
to the plate. 2-1.
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The Cubs should feel sorry for Perry getting the axe...
… because it is totally on them. They are responsible for him getting fired. Period.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
they should
But Perry clearly wasn’t fixing thing. I don’t think firing Perry is the answer, but I don’t think he was doing much to keep his job.
agreed
Unfortunately in baseball (and most sports) the coaches end up being the sacrificial lambs.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee pops up
in the infield. Oh, well. 1-2-3. 2-2 Tie.
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Sweet!
Playing Mats for the 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
FANCAM!
How I have missed thee!
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Baker
grounds out to Riot. One out.
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This offense may be beyond repair......
doesn’t help that we have two of our most struggling players batting 1st and 2nd…..firing Gerald Perry make a difference with this defeated looking set of bats will it??? And btw what the heck is up with so many Twins fans in town?
their money
is good too, ya know.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
First time they've seen the sun since last September.
"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
It's a convenient vacation for Twins fans
Drive or fly down from Minneapolis for a weekend in Chicago.
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
Tolbert
pops up in foul territorry to Lee. Two outs.
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Sirot two-fer today
Sweet! I love seeing people get riled up about announcers
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
another reason
to be happy I’m watching. Sirott for 1.5 innings? There’s a violation of the Geneva Conventions for ya.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Mauer
up. 3-1
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Mauer makes an out!
Stop the presses.
"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
Three on his way to the ballpark
None in the game, tho.
"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
but Pat’s singing is destroying my ears. He has such a great speaking voice!
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Mauer
flies out to Dome. 1-2-3 inning! EVERYBODY SING!
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Pat
Wow, for a great radio voice, Pat sure can’t sing.
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
Nice set of pipes on Pat.
"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
LET'S GET SOME RUNS!!!!
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Gonna break it open right here.
"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
one more
may be all it takes.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right
It will be 2-2 into the 15th inning today
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
Let's hope so.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
to the plate. Ball one.
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Kosuke needs some time off.
Two straight weeks without a break including traveling from the midwest, to the south, to the midwest, to the south, and now back to the midwest. Thats lot for a guy from a country smaller than the state of California.
After tomorrow’s off day, give him Tuesday off against the lefty.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
that's a good idea.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
It's really weird
Hearing Pat talk through the TV speakers.
"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
Soto Ks Looking
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
Soto Ks
looking. One out.
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Bottom of the 7th
get some runs JUMP THREAD
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