Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. White Sox, Wednesday 6/17, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 17, 2009 2:15 PM CDT
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wtg!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Getz plated Anderson with a Triple I believe.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez HR and a bloop single and broken bat triple.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW, I mentioned this earlier...
But I’ve got one ticket to the game tomorrow in section 235, if anyone wants it let me know.
Here we go Soto
Just get us a productive out
"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."
new signature
check it out
"This team Is just plain bad. 4 1/2 out after today, at least 6 1/2 out by the end of the weekend a very good possibility."
by krummy12 on Jun 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT [down 2-0 in the FOURTH INNING vs. Sox]
priceless!!!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I thought about adding Lou's quote from the other day
“I wouldn’t know the difference between a steroid and a reefer.”
Who would you want, right now
at the plate in the bottom of the ninth, 2 outs down by 1 with a man on?
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
adam dunn
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Aramis
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
shoulder and all
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Jun 17, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
aramis
dislocated shoulder, or not.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Do we have to pick someone?
We don’t have a clutch hitter right now, if you put a gun to my head I would say Dlee.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Bad day for Demp...
I’m not sure if his walks or Danks’ K count was higher today.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
He doesn't seem to pitch well vs. the White Sox.
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This is brutal.
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Every time I think
This blown rally will be rock bottom, they mess up worse the next inning.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
no doubt
"This team Is just plain bad. 4 1/2 out after today, at least 6 1/2 out by the end of the weekend a very good possibility."
by krummy12 on Jun 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT [down 2-0 in the FOURTH INNING vs. Sox]
Its games that start like this
That really make it hard to be a positive polly
"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 Suck
Yeah…what would this team do in the playoffs anyway…except add a couple more thousand hearts to their broken heart collection.
Here butnot able to watch the game because I'm working...
sounds like that might be a good thing. :(
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Listening to Ron today is making me sad...
I’m leaving for O’s-Mets in a few…it’s a bobblehead night at Camden Yards. Rainy here though.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 17, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Who you calling
a butnot?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
did you get the email, Sue?
it’s 4.4 mb of pure Soto.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
it's too big
to email. and it doesn’t zip up 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 17, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
quite.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah he does.
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heres another chance
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/883/geoposter.jpg
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
I've got
a red x.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got
a brown star.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I got a rock.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 17, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
jeepers
that’s huge.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
well it was a poster
i stripped it down, i guess not enough
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
over 900k.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
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I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Failure...
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
Did we really have 1st and 3rd not outs and not score?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
Indubitably.
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standard.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jun 17, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Rain delay
There showing a replay from another game.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
are you actually surprised?
this team is an absolute trainwreck
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
MISSING:
Cubs Offense.
If found please return to:
1060 W. Addison
Chicago, Illinois
Thank you.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
404 Error: Runs Not Found
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions
Hit
refresh.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
He keeps clicking and missing.
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that is what drives me nuts.
if i’m lou, i’m putting the squeeze on in those spots. lou, of course, won’t.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jun 17, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou doesn't know a squeeze from a reefer
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to see somebody choke up and make some solid contact
How many strike-outs have we seen with less than 2 outs and runners in scoring position?
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought we got Bradley for the choking and making contact?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
2009 Cubs
“Where every Cub has the worst year of their career”
This will be the worst Randy Wells pitches? Wow...he's gonna be a first ballot HOF'er.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Looking to be Groundhogs day all over again
Stealing daver’s term, but its so right. Dempster may just head into a quality start while our offense looks like crap
"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."
Hasn't that been
A frequent occurence this season lol
by sillybilly34 on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Hence the phrase "Groundhogs day"
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
OH MY GOD A PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM IS LOSING 2-0 IN THE 5TH INNING!
I’m going to go hang myself/shoot myself/jump of the ledge/take pills/choke myself/walk into oncoming traffic/etc
Seriously… deep breaths. It’s all good guys, at least we get to watch baseball today… it could be worse… we could all be in North Korea right now… ok?
I live in NK
All is fine. Kim Jong Il is great. I love it here.
That is all.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a man
of the people.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
at least Creve Coure has a "gentleman's club"
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I ordered the prime rib, not the crab!
Oh dear lord!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
It's the the top of the fifth.
Do you know where your runs are?
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waiting for the next Brian Moehler start
or perhaps a Mike Lincoln relief apperance.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
on the other teams scoreboard ?
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
So that's where they went...
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ACK
Sirott attack
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
well
I’m back, but I’m not sure I wanna be. :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.
JUDD IS LOUD
YOU CAN STOP SCREAMING JUDD!
Jeeebus, I nearly wet myself.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Van nOstReN's SYndroME is a sEriOus ConDition!
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
holy shit
execution – forgot what it looked like
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
The white sox just bunted a runner into scoring position....is that fair?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions
Time to bring in the Designated Runner.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
If we can't do it
they shouldn’t be allowed to.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I truly dislike Ozzie Guillen
but at least he actually manages a game
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take Ozzie, as big of a pain in the ass as he can be...
…over sleepy Uncle Lou anytime.
by bluekoolaide on Jun 17, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
It's crazy
How great we’ve made some of the most mediocre pitchers in the league look…
No
guys just turn into Greg Maddux (ala 1995) when they pitch against us.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
and their batters also turn into Greg Maddux
because they KNOW how to sacrifice.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I would say
A guy who’s career era is in the 4’s…gives up more than a hit per inning and is under .500 defines mediocre.
by sillybilly34 on Jun 17, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
5-6, with an ERA approaching 5 coming into the game
is pretty much the definition of mediocre
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Aren't you just the Silly Billy...
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
It's time for someone to get pissed and show it!
Light a fire under these putzes before they’re last place!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
You want them to show fire?
They’re not dragons.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Kosuke is a former Dragon, though.
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Got me there.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou isn't a dragon
he said so.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Not show fire - light a fire
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I thought that was one of the stupidest comments I've ever heard
and the room erupted into laughter.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I lol'd
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
a fire won't do much. we're just not very good.
but i would like to see lou try to take control, force the issue, and start putting on some plays, rather than just letting these guys swing away.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jun 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Congress took a vote on your idea
They liked your idea but at the last moment somebody attached a rider supporting the perverted arts.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay where did this can of corn reference come from?
Little stupid to me.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
That's a very old baseball phrase
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Hawk...
Little stupid to me.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Older than Hawk
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just refering to Hawk...
Being a litle stupid to me.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
It's from old time general stores keeping canned goods on the top shelf...
and having to knock them off with a long stick and then catch them
by bluekoolaide on Jun 17, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI
Old general stores that had canned goods on high shelves behind the counter. When someone ordered a “can of corn” or such, the shop owner would use a stick and scoot a can off the high shelf and easily catch it. Hence the phrase “can of corn” or easy as catching a can of corn.
TY
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
What's google? Sounds like something I should do on a Friday night.
j/k
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Not sure what's worse...
…waiting for Soriano to catch a fly ball or waiting for Judd Sirrott to call Soriano catching a fly ball.
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but he has a cannon for an arm
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
If things don't get better today, BP should be held in a wet paper bag tomorrow
only chance of these guys busting out!
And once again
The Sox get to take a half inning off – the impotent Miles-Dempster-Soriano trio coming up
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
This team needs to go back to basics............
stop trying to jack everything out of the park……….concentrate on contact…………go up the middle or opposite field
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Genius!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 17, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaron Miles muscles up to the plate...
…his massive forearms glistening with sweat.
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and swings and misses at one right down the middle
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
and then strikes out on three pitches
again THANK GOD HE’S HEALTHY AND OFF THE DL
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Hawk is the Bill O'Rielly of play by play announcing.
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he lies constantly, then pretends he never said the lie,
and claims his enemies are out to get him?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
that's about right
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
And he's got his talking points.
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It's official, folks.
Ron Santo IS FREAKING OUT.
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I didn't hear Ron all inning
They’re probably resuscitating him
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
At least someone is
This is only going to get worst because of those backloaded contracts.
As anyone ever done less with more than Jim Hendry in the last three offseasons.
it depends
on what you mean by “less” – because he’s done a lot, just that much of it is coming back to bite him, and us, in the ass.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Well, I think all of us are!
It is getting late and this team is getting worse! Our manager has already given up by saying “I’ve tried everything!” and insists on rolling the same shitty lineup out there everyday!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
1.2.3.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Unreal
I know we’ve flamed Miles on here more times than we can count, but are you serious? Why do we keep running him out there. He’s worthless.
WORTHLESS!
His shoulder is obviously screwed, he can't even swing the bat to protect the plate...
Release him, and put him and us out of our collective misery!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 17, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
which makes you wonder why the hell they took him off the DL
is Hendry really that stubborn? Is he that unwilling to admit a bad signing?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
AT LEAST SIROTT'S INNING IS OVER
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
This team, right now
is a garbage monster.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Our offense has gone...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
It's where DRAGONS live.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought he was from Japan?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Is the inning over?
I just went to the bathroom and it’s a freaking commercial.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
Yep
"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
Maybe
Cutler can hit with RISP
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Well, he certainly couldn't do any worse
give him a bat!
by bluekoolaide on Jun 17, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Well at least...
you know what? I got nothin’
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Please Please Please
play Jake Fox at 3rd. This is unbearable.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 17, 2009 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Why the hell did they bring him up?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
to DH
next week.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think that's going to work.
I usually don’t talk crazy like this, but I really wonder whether they should DL Soriano for 15 days and give LF to Fox.
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Lou needed someone to balance the back half of the bench for his weight issue.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
But, by all means, keep running Miles, Fontenot, and Soriano out there every day!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I mean...
What else can he do! : /
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
What would you do?
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This might just be the most pathetic offense I've ever witnessed
in thirty plus years of watching this team
2006 would like a word with you.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, really.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Hot Hot Hot
This team is going to get really hot very soon. I can feel it. Anyone with me?
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Uh-oh. krummy has the swine flu
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
crickets.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Me either
So some agree with me after all.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
or perhaps
people don’t want to agree with you because they know you’re being… sarcastic.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Buster Pointdexter?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 17, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
For the same reason Soriano is
The pay is the same…win. lose, hustle, loaf…the pay is the same.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Right.
I feel increasingly ridiculous for getting this worked up over a bunch of underachieving multi-millionaires.
by bluekoolaide on Jun 17, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you talking about GM again?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Ronny:
“It’s like a film… Two to nothing and it just stays right there.”
Which film is that Ron?
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by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
If anything..
…perhaps GM-for-life Hendry will have to re-learn what he once learned and then un-learned about offense.
His default position is fine: Most of what happens out there is decided by pitching. Hard to argue against that.
Unfortunately, as we’re seeing this year, pitching alone can’t do it all. He never seems to be able to keep that knowledge learned. It’s like teaching him that trying to catch lightning in a bottle ISN’T a good Plan A, or that players with bad health and production histories tend to have bad health and production when they get here. He just can’t be relied on to retain said knowledge.
Oh well, at least there’s some sense of urgency coming out of the front office right now…………………………oh, wait,…………….nevermind.
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by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 17, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
"Cubs vs. Padres"
“Cubs vs. Twins,” etc., etc.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
How sad is it when you know you're out of it
when the other team scores two runs in the first two innings?
Or 1 in the first?
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sad, but you don't actally know that we're out of it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Stick around for the end of the game please...just in case.
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Not too loud
You’ll get scolded for not being able to analyze how this team has been playing for the better part of this season.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Sorry guys
I’ve been trying hard to doubt the evidence before my own eyes but this is a bad, lethargic baseball team that is going absolutely nowhere. Might as well accept the fact now and save a lot of heartache.
by bluekoolaide on Jun 17, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
So you think there's no hope of this team recovering?
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No
I think the mountain of evidence is pretty damning. And you do?
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
IF there is no hope then why are you still here?
Do you like torturing yourself?
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becasue
misery loves company. Whether or not company wants them around 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 17, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude
Relax, this is a baseball game. I understand you treat it as more than that, but no matter what the Cubs do today, God willing, you’ll wake up tomorrow morning. You act as though you’re 12 and someone has stolen your milk money when someone says something negative towards your beloved. The personal attacks are silly. Take issue with my comments if you must. The rest is just over the top.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Hey Krum
Did your dog piss in Cheerios this morning?
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?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
all of this IS
taking issue with your comments. You’re not saying anything new, you’re just repeating the same junk over and over again, and you’ve been asked repeatedly to stop. But somehow we are the ones behaving like children?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Must I stop?
Just so I know your rules Drew, you can talk about positive stuff all you want but negative analysis, which aside from the starting pitching, is all you’re getting with this club right now…is taboo? I just want to know because I want to make sure I please you Drew. You know way more baseball than I do. You prove it daily. So you tell me please…..
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
dood.
I’m not making this personal. I refuse to take it personally. But it’s boring and it’s tired and it’s old. Can’t you at least say something new?
Why come here, game after game, only to say the same junk every day, and take flak for it?
We KNOW the team is struggling. We KNOW Soriano is hitting like crap. We KNOW Aaron Miles sucks. You’re not being original. And then, when people complain about the repetition, you claim we’re getting personal and acting like children.
Enough already. Please. I’m asking you nicely.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
You do it
You do exactly what I’m being asked by you not to do. You say they have a chance, day after day after day, despite the huge pile of evidence to the contrary.
You shut up about the positive flowerly stuff and I’ll quit the negative stuff. If you don’t want to hear the reality of where this team is and where it’s headed, I don’t want to hear the fictional account of how this team is headed to the playoffs.
Deal? I’m not guessing so, but Deal?
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
no, of course not.
I’m here supporting my team. When’s the last time I said the team was going to the playoffs? I say “soriano needs to get out of his slump.” I say “Miles is playing very badly.” I say “they need to start hitting better.”
What I DON’T say is “game over” in the TOP OF THE FREAKIN’ SECOND INNING.
YOU do that.
It’s June 17th. There’s three and a half months of baseball left. I don’t know what’s going to happen. You don’t know what’s going to happen. They could go on a run and win 20 games in a row. We all know Sori could go on a hot streak. We all know Bradley has the numbers to get a lot of hits. Or, they could lose 100 games this season, if they can’t work their way out of the slump.
The difference is, I hope for our guys to win and YOU DO NOT.
That’s not me taking it personally. That’s the damn FACTS.
You say you’re a cubs fan, but CUBS FANS WANT THEIR TEAM TO WIN. They ROOT FOR THEIR TEAM.
I’ve yet to see a post where you do that. So, no. I do not do exactly what you’re being asked by me not to do.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I am actually curious Krummy
about why you feel the team has no chance this year but yet you’re still here.
And don’t say that I have rose colored glasses, I am on record as being pretty critical of the team. I just don’t see how they have no chance.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Does it matter?
I am a Cub fan. Believe it or not. But either way, it doesn’t really matter why or when I’m here. I don’t call anyone names, I don’t piss anyone off by trolling. My analysis of this team, which has been spot on, might not be enjoyed by all, but I think that is part of the “good and bad” this site offers.
So you may say they have a chance, I may say they don’t. At the end of the day, I still have not read a logical reason why differing opinions, presented on this forum, can achieve such an immediate and harsh reaction out of some. I just don’t get it.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
I have not called you any names either.
I am slowly going into the negative camp, but if I thought they have no chance I wouldn’t be here.
I’m not challenging your fandom, and you have a right to be here. I was just curious if you actually believe they have NO chance.
How about our starting pitching, that is pretty good? Eh? And if(pretty big IF) our offense comes alive then we can be competetive. I think we just expect last year to happen again, and they are def not last year’s team.
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I think the may recover to some extent.
Whether it will be enough to win the division, I don’t know. There’s still three and a half months of baseball to play.
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2007, the Cubs were 31-37 on June 17, 6.5 games behind
"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
But we had DeRosa!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
AJ is hitting .533 on the road this year...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
no
but he is hitting .392 away, and just .209 at home, which is weird
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
A
BABIP of .419 on the road helps.
While a BABIP of .188 at home hurts.
Wow, that's pretty remarkable.
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I'm just thinking.
When the hell is Lou gonna snap? God, it’s like his passion is gone.. is it the age?
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
But he's still got it in his belly...
Just don’t know what “it” is anymore.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Kyle Farnsworth FTW!
Love that story!
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Farnsworth gave me apoplexy every time he pitched as a cub
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 17, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I once jammed my middle finger
when he was on the mound.
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Just be glad you're not me....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Something about a bulldog biting his finger.
Did he run into Ted Lilly?
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alright.
let’s get some runs now.
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Meanwhile
Our starting pitchers’ ERA just keeps going down and down – what a truly bipolar team
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Sori
pops out to center. one out.
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HE HIT THE BALL!
Things are getting better
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
One pitch
one out.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Yes
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox AND Hoff apparently...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I would like to hear his explanation of what he's looking for in each at-bat
Something up and in, low and away, or just anything resembling a baseball
at least we are making Danks work
(not)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
At least with Z pitching tomorrow
We have a legit threat in the lineup.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Bradley
soft single. One on, two outs.
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.233 I think./...
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by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 17, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Milton is going through some hardcore BABIP correction right now
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Or just DL him.
And give Fox a couple weeks in left field.
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Damn, I failed to read your post, and thought I was being clever
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought you wouldn't Rec me because I'm Aaron Miles.
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You're not Aaron Miles
I see you contributing
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee batting
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2-2
on Lee
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
So I take it Joshua's "new voice"
isn’t being heard yet. SSDD
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
VJ should hire Sirott
to yell on his behalf
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Through 6 innings?
Yeah, uh, no, I guess not.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is Lee taking the first pitch?
Did it last at bat also.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
He's never been much of a first pitch swinger. Pitchers know that, and usually groove the first one.
He needs to mix it up a little every now and then and swing at a few of those. He can do that and still keep his basic philosophy of taking a pitch or two.
Let's get some rum!
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Danks
is NOT Sandy Koufax. Every day the Cubs make some mediocre pitcher look way better than he is.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Russ Ortiz is not mediocre...
He’s horrible.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Am I the only one that gets annoyed when
Hughes raises his voice on a Cub strikeout?
LEE strikes out swinging.
Pat’s great, but damn, that makes it sound like he’s starting to call something good.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe he's starting to lose his temper
and then catches himself.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the anti-Pat-Hughes Psych.
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yes, he does a lot of that
I sometimes wonder if he’s leaning tooo much towards impartial to offset Ronnie
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So I see that I have arrived in time
…to see the same thing that I have seen for the last 2 months: Nothing.
All this with the friggin Lakers having a parade outside my door. BOOOOOO!
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
Why, exactly, doesn't Fox play?
Are they worried he’ll hit like Miles, or field like him?
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by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 17, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe run like him
Or be a dwarf like him. Wait. I don’t think that one works.
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
He has no position.
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Doesn't matter how many runs you give up
If you can’t score any runs to begin with
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess.
Like I said, though, unless Soriano does something soon, he needs to be either DL’d or sat for a significant number of games. Then you could put Fox in left. Lou has gone on record as saying he won’t put Fox at third. And DLee has been hitting pretty well, so 1B isn’t really an option.
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Frankly,
he should be able to PICK his position right now.
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"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 17, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
he was playing a position the whole time he was back in Iowa
at some point, you have to pull an Adam Dunn, and hope his offense offsets his defense
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Simply Amazing
that Fox has not been put in this lineup. how many games do we have to go with this ineptitude
I think if we get a man on next inning
we can see Fonty moved to 2B and Fox PH for Miles and playing 3B
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Where would you play him?
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I challenge the Board
to identify the last game a Cub player hit a HR with a runner on base. It has to be a ML record. I’ll give you a hint — go back about THIRTY games
Seriously?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that is right
I looked through the games a week back and I literally can’t find the last time a player hit a HR with man on base
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 17, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
actually that is right
i thought it was may 16th but there was that ONE on the 25th.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 17, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
What a joke! This team is just a bunch of weak, undisciplined wussies.
Their body language and their comments show us all we need to know. Just back the truck up, it’s time for a fire sale!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
If we didnt pay miles
5 mil for two years we could still have DeRo. This is Jim Hendry sucking
Mine goes to 11
It's the players who are sucking big time.
Soriano..for example..WTF?
somewhat agreed
There is a lot of blame to go around, and some of it is definitely on Hendry
Mine goes to 11
DeRo
was done……past his prime, over. Can only trade high!
Miles just needed a new environment. Lightning in a bottle!
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"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 17, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
But
DeRo had a career year least season and we sold high on him.
(DeRo is on pace to have an even better season this year)
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
.827 OPS currently
.956 in the last 28 days
Tough to deny he’d be pretty useful right about now…
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep, and look at all the studs that we got for him!!!
Jim Hendry, you’ve failed us all miserably!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Who getz walks?
Oh, the White Sox.
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I like Dempster but at some point someone needs to tell him one more walk earns him
a trip to the non-baseball-related medical issue DL
haha
ron sounds really excited to be singing today…
No, I agree, it is a problem.
But what the heck is our offense doing?
nothing
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, but this inability to consistently throw strikes is what is keeping Demp from moving into the elite pitchers
in the NL. I’ve got plenty of complaints about the offense, but I just wish Demp would pitch to contact a little more.
I don't give a rat's a** right now if demp moves into the elite list or sh** list.
All I care is are we winning this game or not
now you're trying to pick fly shit out of pepper....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
and yet we've had opportunities to have him pitching with a lead
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And he'd still be walking guys!
I wasn’t sold on Dempster last year and I’m still not. He’s not a big game pitcher and walks way to many guys.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
2 ER.....still pretty good
assuming he gets off the hook for these two
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 17, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Guzman
in to pitch for Demp.
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Bad Day for Demp
I think he was trying to match Danks K for BB.
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Walks to the 7 & 8 hitters
Insurance time.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
Ok, time to get Miles out of the game. Put Fonty at 2nd, and Fox at 3rd.
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will not happen
that would take strategery and Lou is fresh out of that
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano needs to go to the bench the rest of the game. Put Hoff in LF.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 17, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
or Fox in left if he's that big a butcher at 3rd
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Then bring in Blanco as well. Lou's hands are really tied.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 17, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
For manager even
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
exit..
stage left…
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
If this team is going to have a shot
Lou probably has to go. I think he has lost his fire, but there is of course plenty of blame to go around. Mid-season, though, one of the best ways to turn it around is to get rid of the manager.
Come on, he's tried everything he knows!!
What a joke! The team is dying to score runs, yet he won’t shake up the lineup and play Fox or Hoff!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Hoff isn't hitting all that well.
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true fax.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 17, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
You know who pitched like Dempster yesterday?
Gallardo. But his team can get runners in.
This isn’t Dempster’s fault
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
Good point.
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Nice play by Guz
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 17, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
wow.
squeeze bunt RBI single, the run scores, no out. o.0
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Don't bother him, he's napping.
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Sox showing the Cubs
how to get it done. Sad.
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Squeeze???
Can someone bring in the Designated Fan to cheer for me?
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And, folks, that's how you play baseball
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
that's the play i want us to try.
come on.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Just like the Twins series
sad to hear the visiting fans making so much noise.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
They are from Chicago tho
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Walks come back to haunt omnce again!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Nothing pisses me off more in all of baseball
If you get hit, you get hit, but for cyring out loud, throw strikes
Well played, Ozzie. Well played.
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something tells me Lou won't learn a damn thing from it
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
What Can I do? Just priceless.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I love hearing him say that each and every of the 100 times he's spewed it out
YOU COULD MANAGE THE FREAKING GAME LOU!
You could put a play on in order to manufacture! You could bench slumping players, you could demand that Jim get life suckers like Aaron Miles off your roster.
There’s plenty you could freaking do
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
A team that can execute the fundamentals... :-( not our. sadly
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 17, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Our team is designed to live on the 3-run HR but we have no one that is clutch enough to hit one!!
So fundamentals haven’t been stressed in decades in this organization and spring training is nothing but a freakin country club!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
They can't get the mic on for Ron singing the 7th inning stretch!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
This organization can't get anything to work today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
NOOOOO!!!!
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Execute Milton?
Not cool!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Team execution?
I’m all for it.
-John McKay or most Cubs fans this year
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Count me in!
There’s nobody on this team that I want signing my glove!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I took a lot of flack...
…for suggesting a fire sale last week.
I stand by that suggestion. Clear some salary, lots of it. Reload with tradable youth that can be used to acquire talent this offseason. Then make trade and FA acquisitions after the season.
Field a better looking team next year – right now we’re on the hook for looking at this same basic lineup in 2010……no thanks…….
"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez
"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 17, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you be more specific?
Maybe write a Fanpost.
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how are you going to do that?
Sori has an NTC. Lee has an NTC. Lilly has an NTC. Z has an NTC. Dempster has a big contract. Bradley is probably untradable right now. So is Dome.
There’s no way to clear lots of salary right now.
And, amazingly enough, we’re still within striking distance of first place.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Thumbs. Down.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Santo
wisely lets the crowd sing it. :D
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All Lou's fault
How many times have we seen this team’s inability to execute a play? Soto needs to be yelling at Guzman what to do. He is still sitting behind the plate with his thumb up you know where.
This team is just terrible fundamentally. That is Lou’s fault.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Have to wonder if Lou gets a ride on Gerald's bus out of town
I like Lou but this team is just not performing.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
and it's especially frustrating since Lou claimed
the team was going to “get back to fundamentals” when he came to town.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
how
very lucky they are to get out of that mess with only 1 given up.
At some point, this team is going to have a big come-from-behind win and wake up ~ I just worry it won’t be until August, and by then it won’t matter.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
You know Ron wanted to say.
“Come on! Let’s gets some fucking runs!”
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
"Take some pitches, you idiots!!!!"
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We should have 2 runs
we suck nobody on this team has any guts!!!!
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
This team need a special delivery.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Bravo, my good man, bravo!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Problem is
Most of the players have no nuts in the sack
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Ron needs to go down to the bench and cuss all these guys out...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
he needs to give
a “commit to the Indian” speech, ala denis savard
Can o' corn in RF (according to the Hawk)
"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.
Translation, please.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 17, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He always says that when a ball is easily caught in the outfield. I'll have to google it later.
"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.
Go back into the first thread, I brought it up myself.
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How can you listen to that clown!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 17, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not easy, man....
"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.
fontenot seems to pop everything up
last year he stung everything; not sure what opposing pitchers have figured out.
So is Von Joshua helping our hitting?
I think not. I think we need a new manager, but that’s just my humble opinion.
"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.
Hendry too
he is just as much to blame for this
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Bob Brenly, come on dowwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnn!
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. I'm for it. How has Brenly sounded during the game. I only have Stoney and the Hawk.
"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.
Len for hitting coach?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
He said today
that he has watched a lot of film and has talked to MB and Dome but hasn’t really had a chance yet to work with anyone. He’s anxious to get started.
dood
TWO DAYS. Von Joshua has been with the big league club for TWO DAYS.
Unbelievable.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
at what point
do you become a seller at the deadline? just asking, not saying it’s today, but it has to be soon.
what do we sell? Everyone's contract is either bloated or they have a NTC
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
there's quite a long list
of people with expiring contracts, and often teams are desperate enough to take bloated contracts at the deadline
Who wants what we have
Terrible contracts and struggling players is a bad mix.
Of our position players, who has any value.
Doesn't hurt to try....
….especially if you’re not really asking for anything in return — just take the contract.
I’ve seen much, much, much, much crazier trades.
"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez
"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 17, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Come from behind thread is up
"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
Wow, Danks is pwning.
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On to the winning thread...
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
this game should be tied up
these players have never heard of a sac fly or sac bunt.
offen$e plea$e wake up
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