Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Twins, Sunday 6/14, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 14, 2009 3:15 PM CDT
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Let's break this one open
"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
Spain's clinic had me too distracted
Have we crucified anybody yet today?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Gerald Perry
"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
you were supposed to bring the nails.
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 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
My name is Tom DeLay
and they call me “The Hammer.”
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Fonty
pops up into left. 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. 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.
Lee
Soto, Bradley, Riot… all have gotten hits.
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 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
cant score runs
without getting hits. They’re coming around. We just need Sori to start getting some hits…
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 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
and fukudome
to rebound, as you think he will.
Dome has done
pretty well. June is still young.
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 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
are you serious, drew?
He’s 3 for his last 32 (or 33)?!
He's always serious
Don’t doubt this man’s optimism.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
And that's all
June. He did very well in April, pretty good in May. We’ll see. I don’t think that there’s any more reason for him to suck than there is for him to improve. Sit him a few games, let him come back 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.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the idea of sitting him
Maybe on a bus to Des Moines.
you can't
it’s not like Dome has options.
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 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I realize that
But sitting him for a few games is a great idea. I was exaggerating for effect.
Actually this is decent O
when the wind is blowing in. Not great, but not horrible by any stretch
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
3-1 on Riot
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
LEAVE THE BAT ON YOUR SHOULDER!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
wow
outside strike. 3-2 on Riot.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Riot slaps one up the middle
2 out, one on
"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
RIOT!!! single.
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
Riot
singles. One on, two outs. Miles HR?
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 pigs fly
"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 reply is 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
There ya go Ryan, get yourself a pitch to hit.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Pat
has a WIDE stance.
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.
nah
straight to the waiver wire would be good enough.
I think I'm starting to develop a mental block about him
I look at the lineup and I see:
Fontenot
Theriot
…
Lilly
"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
lines it right at first base. 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.
Lilly in the 8th?
I vote yes.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
yes.
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 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
98 pitches
Trot him out there 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
but he would field
better.
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 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Des Moines
"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
Sent back down
"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."
Lilly
back in to pitch.
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
fouls one off. 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.
Puckett never got AL MVP?
Oh, well – I guess WS MVP was good enough.
"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
1 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 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
Ok, I've defended AM. I can't do that any longer. They should just DFA Miles.
His shoulder obviously is screwed, and he can’t give the team half of what they hoped he would… Just put him out of his, and all our, misery.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
It is a sunk cost at this point...
… The Cubs have to pay him, regardless. Right now, his play is hurting the ball club.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Johnny Cash would be proud of your truth telling.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
LOL.
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 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, I give
WTF is DFA?
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!'
Designate for Assignment.
EG, Fire.
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 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Designate for Assignment.
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 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Designated For Assignment
“We don’t want him playing, and we get 10 days to trade him before he hits the waiver wire.”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And hope that someone, somewhere, thinks they can possibly use him on their ball club.
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 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank whatever deity you believe in that he's no longer taking up a roster spot
"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 the fancy way of saying "Cut"
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Morneau
deep fly ball to left, but Sori hauls it in. 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.
What I learned from the Twins MVP graphic...
… is that they have had some really ugly uniforms over the last 40 or so years.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
He'll be fine
I’ll take what ever action you wanna put on it.
"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
Your 5 will get ya 15
"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
(BCB points)
"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
Tempting. Ok I'll take it.
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
It's on like Donkey Kong!
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Done :P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I hopr you take IOUs...
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
You can owe me...
"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 its a fresh inning
its even money. If he comes in to put out a fire this inning, 5-1
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Umm, Len - we're out of the 6th
It’s Lilly’s 10th Quality Start.
"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
Kubel
lines one over second base. 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.
one out.
sorry.
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 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Both bullpens are going
Marmol in ours.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
What is this
A record one day off for him?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
I don't remember
the last time he pitched.
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 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Harris
0-1 in the count.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
0-2
on Harris. Soto out to talk to Lilly.
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.
K
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions
Aaron Miles
You’re bad.
Sincerely,
Cub Nation
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
You don't know from bad, pal!
"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
Harris
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.
Young to the plate.
ball 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.
Harris, former Cubs farmhand, right?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
yep.
He was in the Garciaparra deal. Went to Montreal in it.
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
Yep.
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 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Harris
base hit to center. Kubel stops at second. Two on, two outs.
Gomez 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.
Harris
base hit to center. Kubel stops at second. Two on, two outs.
Gomez 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.
Double Switch
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
Double switch
bye bye Miles
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
Andy White time?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Blanco
right? Of course, at this point, who else?
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 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I think 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 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
please, 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 14, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
ha, I know
although I would be up for trying that in a blowout. Might be interesting to see.
if by "interesting" you mean
“I’m covering my face and peeking out between my fingers”…
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 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco in at 2nd, hitting 9th.
Marmol in to Pitch, hitting 8th.
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
Here comes Lou.
Marmol coming in.
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.
Marmol vs. Gomez
I like Carlos in this AB…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Alright.
Marmol in, Blanco at 2nd. Ball one on Gomez.
Strike one on Gomez!
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.
Odds on a walk...
The guy who can’t throw a strike vs. the guy who can’t not swing.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
second strike
paints the black on the outside corner
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
wow
that was a strike? 2-2.
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.
Full
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
full count
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Its bad enough Marmol is always trying to strike people out
but he always wants it swinging
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
foul ball
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.
Pop Out
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Gomez pops it up! Soto makes the catch. 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.
ff2 inning over
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Ted Lilly
the next Cubs pitcher to turn in a quality start with no W to show for it.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
he did give up the runs.
It’s not like the pen has blown it for him in the bottom of the 8th.
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 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
2 runs in 7 and 2/3
That’s a recipe for a win for most teams.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
sure
but he did give up the runs. I’m just saying.
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 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
drew ...
you’re not being optimistic now. You’re just being contrary.
no, I'm not.
We scored two. They scored two. Lilly gave up those runs. That’s 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 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly's NOT the problem
The Cubs’ anemic offense is. Just sayin’.
I'm not saying anything differently.
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 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Whew!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Blanco, Soriano, Fukudome due up.
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
Hey Heine! I'm doing my part too!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
You're batting in the 2 hole?
Right now, I’d take it…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This team need a nuke
A spark might be too weak.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
It only takes a spark, to get a fire glowing...
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 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Dammit
Now I’ve got “Dancing in the Dark” going through my head. Thanks, Jimmy
Can’t start a fire, can’t start a fire without a spark…
"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
yo!
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 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Ted Lilly
Thanks for being the best player on our team this year. Who knows where we’d be without you?
Also, it’s a shame that you didn’t start in the playoffs last year.
Signed,
Cubs Nation
It's never too soon for 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
Rally caps are go.
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 words...
…“only” and “165 per ticket” do not go together.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Ayala on the mound for the Twinkies
"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
Baker is out.
Ayala is pitching for the Twins.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
1-1
on Blanco.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
That was a generous strike one count.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Blanco
strikes 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.
Come on Fonz
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Sori
takes a mighty swing on low and inside. 0-1.
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Butcher
Wow is Soriano a butcher at the plate. I keep hearing the “he’ll get hot” garbage but the reality is that he’s just a below average major league hitter. Period.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
I seem to recall you
saying that before.
He’ll get hot again.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure
When it’s not needed, he’ll get hotter than hell. He’s a small game hunter…nothing more.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
well
everyone’s welcome to their opinion. He’s a huge reason why we won 97 games last year and went to the playoffs. He’s a huge reason why we went to the playoffs in 07.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough
If you admit he’s a huge reason why this team is absolutely horrendous on offense.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
I admit
that he’s slumping, and that he’s doing it for far longer than anyone expected. That’s all there is to admit. Everyone else gets to bat too.
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 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Not only that,
But a bunch of other players are slumping, too. Can’t blame their slumps on Soriano.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yep.
Bradley, Lee, Soto appear to be pulling out, finally.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine
You can believe what you wish and can apologize all you want for him. And if you want, I’ll put equal blame on Soto, Fontenot, Bradley, Miles, Lee and whomever else you wish. They are all culpable but nothing about the mob theory of bad hitters absolves the guy with the fattest wallet and worst approach.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
there's nothing about their play
that validates your theory that he has the worst approach.
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 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
No argument
I’ve learned there is nothing to gain pointing anything baseball related to you Drew. Your own blind loyalty wins out every time.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
no argument
because you have no argument. Someone with Sori’s numbers is NOT someone with a bad approach to the plate. He’s slumping. It sucks. We all hate it. WE GET 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 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
should be fun to talk about this
for 5 1/2 more years.
Your opinion is incorrect.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Sori just swinging indiscriminately out there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
He took low and outside
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
And just outside
I’m scared, mommy.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And he did it once again.
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
Sori pulls the count
to 2-2.
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whew
another foul ball.
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Ayala
really throws some frisbees up there.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 14, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
Sori
pops it up to left. Young makes the catch. Two outs.
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Dome to the plate
ball 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.
Way not to try to hit a line drive, Sori...
nice job trying to hit a homer into a stiff wind. You suck too.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
fouls one off
1-1.
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And continues to do 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
he's still bailing out and spinning
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
.267
"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 should learn to read
Dome is .267, Sori’s is lower
"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 currently at .229.
Not quite high enough, but there are several Cubs we could say that about.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Not QUITE high enough?
You have a gift for understatement.
We could also say "not high enough"
about the averages of Soto, Bradley, and Miles, to name a few. Add Fukudome to that tally as well.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
with an obp under .300
just what you want out of your “tablesetter”
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Dome
fouls another one off. Still 1-2.
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STOP PULLING OFF THE BALL, FUKUDOME!
STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT.
Kids are watching you! Don’t you care?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
2-2
outside ball.
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.
Full count
on Dome.
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.
10th pitch coming
"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 fouls
what might have been ball four off.
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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
Dammit.
Kosuke flys out to the warning track again!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Nice cut on that one though...
stupid wind.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Dome bat flip...
but caught
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
Boom
flky ball to right oH, MAN. Warning track power. Bah. Three outs.
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that was a good solid knock.
just too much wind.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks, Drew
You don’t have to qualify Cubs’ struggles at every turn, you know.
And I’m not trying to be a jerk to you.
I know.
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 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what?
I just don’t care about “12 Rounds” with John Cena
"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
HR bid by Fuku.....why oh why couldn't we have got a sudden gust to push it out?
Because we are the Cubs!
Bradley game winning bomb
you heard it here.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I'm so bored with my life
I think the next time I see a bus pull up with a generic sign, I’m gonna take my wife to an island and make sexy time.
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Make sure you pack the ED drug of your choice
‘Cuz we all need that sort of thing. I’m so glad they always advertise it – otherwise I wouldn’t know what to buy.
"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
they needed to
make that bus drive into a tunnel otherwise no one would understand.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol
in to pitch.
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.
continues.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jun 14, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Punto
2-2.
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.
K
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
Remember how last year we had reason to believe things would work out in the end?
Those were good times.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
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.
Bradley.
I’m calling it now.
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
me too.
and you get credit for calling it first.
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
yes we do
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
"Marmol with that Electric Slider."
What’s her name, 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
Buscher
batting for Ayala.
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.
two way
outside pitches. 2-0
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.
That one was closer
But not close enough – 3-0
"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 WALKS!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
YGBFSM
@$^#(^&!!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
気に神が
"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
Here's the same in Arabic:
اللعنة عليك
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
3-0
on Buscher.
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.
Walked him.
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.
Walk
Let’s get the DP
"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
DP here
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Tolbert
to the plate. Another outside pitch. Five in a row.
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Holy Shit
The wheels are coming off for Marmol
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Larry
out to talk to Charlie Marbles.
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.
Here comes the genius of Larry Rothschild
i expect only good things to happen after this meeting of the minds….
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He's no Gerald Perry!
"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
Today
I wish he was.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall
up in the pen.
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.
94 mph fastball
for a strike. 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.
SOX WIN! (BREWERS LOSE!)
“THIS BALLGAME IS OVAH! HELL YES!”
GO CUBBIES!
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good.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, guys!
"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
Excellent!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
marmol still missing outside. 3-1 on Tolbert. Eight pitches, one strike.
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there's a strike
3-2 on Tolbert.
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.
Who he will promptly K
Wood-esque, 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 doubt
he’s doing it purposefully.
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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Tolbert
walks. Inside pitch.
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
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Not. Even. Close
second walk in a row. second walk of the day
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
he is becoming Mitch Williams
Without the charm or novelty…
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Mauer.
Pls shoot me in the face.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Riot stole it away from the Easter Bunny
I can still shoot you if you want, 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
I'm holding on to the rain check
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
The miles-ness in contagious.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Eyes closed. Hands over face.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Mauer to the plate
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.
That could have been real bad
"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."
Mauer
pops it up. Riot makes the catch. He and Sori almost collide. 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.
OMG! Nearly disaster.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Cubs over come themselves
Mauer pops out.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Morneau 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.
Brenley with another Soriano bash...
“Soriano hasn’t gone after balls like that, so Theriot felt he had to go after it.”
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Please. Please. Please...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
A swinging strike!
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.
4-3
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
4-3!
Out of the inning!
I can haz walk-off?
"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
Bounced to Blanco
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 can't believe that worked.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Walks the two guys hitting under the Mendoza line
and then gets Mauer and Morneau. Typical Carlos
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jun 14, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
The Cubs "Pull a Homer"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Pulling+a+Homer
Achieving success with luck when failing the attemp (from the simpson series) “a fluke”
The star player in basketball game slipped during the last seconds of the game causing the ball to get accidently hurled at the net and making the winning shot and so “pulling a homer”
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
all of the blame
and none of the credit, eh?
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 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Walk-off thread is 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
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