First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Twins, Sunday 6/14, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 14, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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Just one win.
Please. It’s all I ask.
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
Just one winrun.
FTFY.
"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 this point
I just want to see runs.
"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."
Ted can make 1 run stand 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
And all this time
I thought out hitting coach was GAYLORD Perry… Now I’m really wondering why our hitters can’t hit!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
If they learn to spit on the ball as it comes in, maybe they would track the ball better
"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
Let's go Cubs!
You’re still in this race!
"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
Someone
Will break out this game. Someone slumping will actually learn how to hit
"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."
We don't talk that way
here.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
You are not allowed to talk like that here
sorry
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Good god...
fire this singer.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Going on way too long
For how not good she is
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
haha... score!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
+1
She is god-awful and really slow.
Censorship of anything, at any time, in any place, on whatever pretense, has always been and will always be the last resort of the boob and the bigot.
—Eugene O’Neill
by 14theofleury on Jun 14, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
And a key.
"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 it should end at some point.
Censorship of anything, at any time, in any place, on whatever pretense, has always been and will always be the last resort of the boob and the bigot.
—Eugene O’Neill
by 14theofleury on Jun 14, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe she figured if she stretched it out long enough
Ramirez would be ready to play by the time she was done.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 14, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha. You're funny.
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 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
GOODIE!
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 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Got some of that headache powder?
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 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Fresh out.
This week’s games have caused me to burn through my stash. Wait, that didn’t sound right.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Is she related to Ryne?
That’d be the only reason I’d understand they’d let her sing.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Too many second basemen on the squad already
Maybe move her over to third?
"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
Nah
She can just sit on the bench and not play….like 1/4 of our bullpen
"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."
Alright
Chicago Cubs baseball is ON THE AIR!
I’m doing a little shakeup of my own today, I’m out in the living room, watching the game with Len and Bob.
LET’S GET A WIN!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
You're gonna miss out on all that tasty Sirott, man!
"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 knew
there was a reason to do this. :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 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone else
hate Mark Prior a little more every time Mauer gets a hit? I do.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Why?
The Cubs didn’t pass up on Mauer. He already was picked by the time the Cubs chose Prior.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 14, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps it's irrational
but I remember being glad the Twins didn’t select Prior so we could. God, was that a mistake. But you’re right. This time the Cubs didn’t screw up, we just got screwed.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Yep
At the time, they both seemed like can’t-miss guys. C’est la vie. :(
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 14, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Joe Crede - stiff lower back
He’s sitting.
“Is that you, Tolbert?”
"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, Lou really likes Blanco's backrubs
"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 a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Tired, but 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
Yo! Jimmy in da house...
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 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Hungover but here
"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."
Live from the Victory Field press box in Indianapolis
I have located Donald Veal and Joey Gathright – in the same city, no less.
Gathright is starting in LF for the Norfolk Tides today, while Veal may appear for the Indianapolis Indians today.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Spain v. New Zealand in 4 minutes
but I’ll follow the game here
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Here
trying to keep my niece from killing her hamster.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
a hamster
bit my sister once…
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
this one
nips at her all the time. Every time she asks for a new one and then promptly forgets and falls back in love with this one again.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Here
For a few minutes at least.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Tolbert to the plate
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.
Len is baffled
About the power outage
"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
lines a hit into center. One on, one out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Morneau
takes a strike. 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.
Why not all of baseball?
He’s got the numbers…
"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
Id take Pujols
over Mauer
"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 think Albert is a better hitter than him.
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
More power
But I think Mauer’s got a better eye.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Mauer has an excellent eye
but Pujols is right there. have you seen his OBP’s!?!
churchofbaseball.com
Not as much this year
But he got pitched around a lot last year. If you can do it, I don’t see why you wouldn’t.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Albert has 2:1 ratio
of Walks to strikeouts
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
The power isn't quite there
You could argue most valuable overall because of his defense and playing a premium position
churchofbaseball.com
Top 3 hitting catchers ever.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I friend of mine
got me a Cubs shirt for Christmas with Mauer’s name and 7 on the back, because that would be my dream come true
churchofbaseball.com
Besides Pujols
I can’t think of anyone I would want more.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
too bad the twins didn't pick Prior that one year
or else Mauer would be our starting catcher
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
that hurts.
hurts bad.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Didn't you hear? Everything is Dusty's fault...
Prior? Dusty. Wood? Dusty. Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquakes? They’re all Dusty’s fault!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Cute.
But you’re right. Putting extended outings on young arms wasn’t Dusty. Rushing rehabs wasn’t Dusty. Down playing when players complain about discomfort wasn’t Dusty.
Dusty didn't put extended outings on Prior.
Dusty was the manager, not the medical staff; he didn’t rush rehab for Prior. Prior never complained of discomfort. All your points are wrong.
Cute.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 14, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
he got hit in the elbow by a line drive
and he had a freak baserunning play with Marcus Giles. Sure Dusty had a part but Prior had very bad luck.
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Morneau
pops out to Bradley. Two outs, one on.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
And there was much rejoicing
"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 to the plate
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.
2-2
on Kubel
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 = this weekends Geoff Blum.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
If the Cubs don't win today, I propose playing the Blackhawks in their place the rest of the week
My lineup:
1. Havlat- LF
2. Kane- SS
3. Towes- CF
4. Burish- 1b
5. Buff- RF
6. Eager- 3b
7. VERSTEEG!- 2b
8. Khabs- C
9. Campbell- P
Kubel grounds out to Lee. 3 unassisted. End of the inning.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Don't sound so surprised
Or if you do, don’t let TRL hear ya…
"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
Soriano 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.
Hit the ball well but it's out.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
What a deal!! !
its a good start!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 14, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano
warning track power to Kugel, going the other way. 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.
Slappy Joe update
bunts for a base hit in the 1st. Did he show bunt as a Cub?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I believe he did a couple of times
He’s got the wheels to try to leg ‘em out, that’s for sure.
"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
Indeed.
He’s already bunted and stolen second for Norfolk.
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
Dome
back at the top of the order.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
2-1
on 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.
Dome
bounces it to first base. Nice backhand play, shovel to Baker, 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.
Bradley
pops out to first. 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 hope the new hitting coach can do something with Fukudome
I’m tired of looking at the helicopter swing.
bo$$
Dome hit the ball well. Didn't K. I see improvement already.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
that was quick!! :-(
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 14, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
too easy...
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
This isn't really the time to say this
but I hope the Cubs can somehow land Dunn. They really need Dunn
bo$$
Not gonna happen, and there is no place to play 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 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I would put Milton in center and Dunn in right.
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
o.0
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
think about the lineup
and yeah i know, the defense.
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok
Harris to the plate. 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.
FO7 H
"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
pops out to Soriano. 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.
Young
to the plate. 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.
Sox are not helping the cause
1-0 Brewers in the first
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
why root for something
that hurts us?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
You must be new here.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
every single one of them
Do you read mine?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
They all blend together really.
“Cubs will screw this up! Rawr rawr rawr!”
“Soriano is TERRIBLE! Rawr rawr rawr!”
“Lou is an idiot! Rawr rawr rawr!”
so the answer to my question would be
“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 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd prefer
that you get things right, instead.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
riiiiiight.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Young
chops one back to Lilly. 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.
Teddy Ballgame
being efficient thus far.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Gomez
to the plate. 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.
Gomez
runs the count to 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.
That second strike was nastiness
"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
Gomez
deep fly over Sori’s head to the base of the wall. Standup double. 1 on, 2 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.
Punto to the plate
Ted has gone 1-0 on every batter so far, I think.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Punto to the plate
Ted has gone 1-0 on every batter so far, I think.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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
steals third. No throw.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Just give them 3rd
Great baseball! Now you’re down.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Ugh.
1 – 0 Twinkies.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Punto
amazingly good bunt. The runner scores easily, and Punto is safe at first. 1-0 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.
He does 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
Best since Farnsworth took down Wilson.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
I like the clothesline from Theodore.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Bob's saying the Cubs can't bunt
He’s right.
"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's Gardenhire for ya...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
So Brenley is saying that the Cubs suck at bunting
… in a veiled way.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
that's veiled?
I’d hate to see him be up front about it. :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 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not disagreeing
with Brenley at all.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
To be fair though
It is not a part of their offense. I think maybe Riot should try bunting for hits a few times, but that is about it.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
He is absolutely awful at 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
we're not built for it
so we don’t much practice it. Blanco can do it, Wells…
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I know he sucks at it
But I think with practice he could be a successful bunter. He is young. Maybe one day.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
is bunting taught in the system?
of course, almost all of our new players are pricey free agents
Baker
at 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.
Baker
runs the count to 2-2 with a string of fouls.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
And then looks like an AL pitcher at the plate
"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
1-0 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.
It's a shame that I wonder if 1 run will be enough.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
He like, dropped an elbow, lol
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by preachermancubsfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Twins find a way to score
thanks to Lilly paying no attention to Gomez at second.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
I love hindsight
It’s always 20-20.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 14, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
its makes sense to do it though.
Why face a major league hitter when you can face a pitcher
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee
to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Yay, our best hitter
By default, nonetheless, our best hitter lol
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by preachermancubsfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
A base hit...
…shocking. Derrek Lee has skills.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Lead-off and everything
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Lee runs his hitting streak to 13 games
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Lee single
Come on Soto
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
Lee
smacks a single to left. 1 on, no outs. 13 game hitting streak for DLee.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 reports of the demise of Derrek Lee are greatly exagerrated...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
D-Lee's hit streak
completely dwarfed by the impotence of the other 8 hitters.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Soto to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
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 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
Geo!
Nice pop, 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
YEah! GEO!
Doubles! 2nd & 3rd w/ no outs.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Soto
deep drive…. OFF THE WALL! Lee to third, Soto double!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
If there was no wind blowing in
That ball is gone
"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."
too high!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like the rest of the Twins these days
"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
Gomez is one
hell of an athlete.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Fonty to the plate
second, third, no outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Squeeze?
: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
Ding ding ding
What do we have for him, johnny?!?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
A rubber crutch
"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's the one thing you don't want with man on 3rd no out
Put the darn ball in play!!! Jeez
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Way to go gomer, I mean gomez
I keed I keed
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by preachermancubsfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
how about one of them
bunts up between first and 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.
mcgahee a hr
brewers 2-1
half inning after a buehrle hr
Fonty
Ks. Cmon, let’s get a sac fly at least.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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's the right guy for it
These days
"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'd I say?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
you called 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 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone else think lou should have bunted there with Soto
f-ing pineilla… let people hit and see what happens
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 14, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
not Soto
but I might have had Fonty 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 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
he had soto do it yesterday
in fact used 2 players of a 4 man bench and 1 of your 3 remaining outs
MANAGER FAIL
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 14, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
He is also awful at bunting
Apparently, they don’t teach it at LSU
"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 don't think they teach anything at LSU.
Sorry, go gators.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot
takes a mighty hack. 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.
1/3 of the way to a Jawa fail.
Riot and Miles, prove me wrong.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
thank you, riot
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Riot
with another huge swing. Fouled it off. 0-2.
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!!!
1-1!
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
Why is Geo
not on Third?!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
because he didn’t tag.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sac Fly!
Lee scores! 1-1!
"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
fly ball to right. Lee tags, and SCORES! 1-1! Soto doesn’t move up to third. Two outs. Mighty Miles 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.
i wish lou would play andres
instead of miles.
bo$$
by lexmarklover on Jun 14, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot gets the job done.
Lee scores.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Miles 1-3
Why am I utterly unsurprised?
"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 Fail
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
Miles
bounces it back to Baker. Easy out. 1-1 tie. On to the 3rd.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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, if Baker was a Wii, that would have been a hit?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Neifi could field the ball at least.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
and miles continues his crusade
As a d-bag!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
God, I hate everything about Aaron Miles
I hate his stupid, slow gait down to first.
I hate how he grounds out to the pitcher 90% of the time.
I hate that he plays baseball like a Baptist Preacher in a summer softball league.
I hate that he is on the Cubs.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
DFA him now!
Geezus! How can any mgr play that pile of dogshit! They obviously don’t care about trying to win.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
What's your point?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
The guy can't play
and has done yet to deserve to play, yet Lou puts him out there. It’s insanity. Where’s the accountability? Now he just boots one.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Ah... wasn't sure if you were being sarcastic.
And yes. Aaron Miles causes cancer.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Does this commercial
REALLY compare Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 took it as
Just showing two Yankee legends.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
It's just just ridiculous that they want to make some changes and yet
we find Miles in the lineup every darn day. This is inexcusable
Shake it up! Put Soriano at 2nd
and Z in LF.
"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
Tolbert
to the plate. Top of the order. Len and Bob have three pounds of meat in the booth.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
I'm not going anywhere near 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
Damned right
"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
Tolbert
fouls a bunch off. 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 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
Foul tip
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.
Mauer to the plate
0-2
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.
Never.
What would we do witho0ut Aaron’s glittering goatee?
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Mauer
singles to center. He’s 2-2. 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.
Mourneau
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.
nice delayed strike call there, blue.
0-2
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.
Miles Sucks
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
Aaron Miles is the reason for everything wrong with the world.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Including Dusty?
"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
Including... but not limited too
racism, all pediatric illness, poverty, terrorism, ugly tattoos, popped collars, and mullets.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Lined off Miles glove.
the ball goes into center. Jebus. Everyone’s safe.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Oh, yeah
DFA Miles. Right now.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nice job, Jawa
Can’t hit, can’t field…. perhaps he is still on the Cardinal’s payroll?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
miles just about made me curse loudly...on a Sunday!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
That's because
Aaron Miles is the devil.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I hate the Aaron Miles is employed.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
GET HIM OUT OF CHICAGO, NOW!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I actually think you might see that happen
sooner than later.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Kubel
to the plate. 0-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Anybody on an MLB roster is better than Miles!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
if he rolls that 68-mph curve up to Kubel
it might go a long ways
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 14, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
anyone know what that was scored?
it’s an error, 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.
e4, according to len
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
E4
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
Ted needs to go tackle Miles
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I am assuming
that by tackle you mean shoot in the face with a tranquilizer dart.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
What can Miles do any better than Scales and Blanco?
Besides negotiate contracts, obviously.
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 hit .300+
last year. I suppose they think he might do that this year.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Oddly enough, I don't foresee that happening any more.
I just see a $4 million albatross.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
well
he certainly doesn’t inspire confidence.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
No longer.
Miles may as well be the Ancient Mariner to me at this point.
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
we could start yelling
ALBATROSS whenever he comes up.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 14, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I might do that next time I'm at Wrigley.
Though there are plenty of contracts on this team that are starting to take on albatrossian properties.
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 done that once
in his 5 year career… it would not be very smart to assume such
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 14, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Broken bat
pop up into center. Dome makes a running catch as three Cubs converge. Two outs, runners hold.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Gotta love Dome
Running that ball all the way back to the infield. He’s backing up 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
ha
true
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I just turned the game off
and am committing to not watching another inning until Miles is off the roster or we have won at least four games in a row. I just can’t keep doing this to myself.
see you in two years, then...
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Harris batting
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.
They got a Harris and a Tolbert
When are they gonna sign Hayes and Cerrano?
"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
Greg Vaughn
would compliment them nicely.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
bouncer to riot
throw to first. 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 hope he holds it for an hour.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
i'd prefer he took a long walk
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
off Navy pier?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
With cement blocks attached?
"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."
he'd probably drop them
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Off a short pier?
"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 HR coming
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions
Lilly will merely hit the ball in the air...
… and the world will rotate underneath it.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
darn
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
In the 5th
"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
Soriano, Fukudome for the inning.
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
takes strike one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Aaron Miles has an owie
Can we put him on the DL?
"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
is the a 300 day DL
"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
Ks
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Miles - Soto conversation
Miles – “Geo, why do the fans hate me so much?”
Soto – “Because you suck, you hack. You suck.”
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Looks like Mile got hit in the face
Another DL stint? I can dream
"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."
HUGE swing
from Soriano.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 of sound and fury
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Go Sox!
They take a 3-2 lead over the Brewers in 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
On a home run by Buehrle (his 1st MLB HR)!
Who’d have thunk it?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 14, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori
bloop fly ball into short right. Two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
My sister still has him in hertsarting lineup
I am waiting for her to notice.
by williamzabka42 on Jun 14, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Currently giving out souvenirs.
"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
HELLO!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
See why this is better than radio?
"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
true dat.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Arne would be proud.
"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
Fonzie
sprinting towards the Mendoza line.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 14, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
The top of our order is worst in baseball
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
The Nationals
may want a word.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Eerie.
I was just about to post this verbatim.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
not that
this is any comfort. :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 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
This wind blowing in is killin us
"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."
Warning track power
from Kosuke
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Dome
high fly ball… Gomez on the warning track. 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.
A telling tweet from Ballhawk
“Dome and Bradley getting no respect from ballhawks – no one goes over to Sheffield for them anymore.”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I just read that
Kinda sad but its deadly true
"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."
HAHA - weep, weep
Don’t know whether to laugh or cry about that.
Aw hell, LOL – that’s funny…
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think this is exclusive to ballhawks.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
Kosuke
doesn’t even have much power. Bradley might hit one every now and then. If he isn’t hurt or throwing the ball into the stands when it’s 2 outs.
He might throw one on Sheffield when the balls in play though.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
I think that I will grow tired of this sears commercial
since I will see it 10 or 12 more times this afternoon.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
i'll take it over two bluehairs in bathtubs waiting for the right moment....
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 14, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Young
to te plate. 0-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Wind Helps Now
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 14, 2009 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
Young gets a hold of one.
Fly out to Soriano.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
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