First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Wednesday 6/17, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 17, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs Baseball is
ON THE AIR!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
1:18-ish
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Go get Ryan
No hitter. I’m the first to predict it.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 17, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
No, leave him out there.
He’s doing just fine!
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I thought maybe they didn't know where he was.
Go get Ryan, he’s gotta pitch!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I could watch
the clip of Barrett punching AJ all day.
"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
I'm sure Pierzynski
does something every single day to deserve a punch in the face.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 17, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Score some damn runs today!!
Please!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I missed part of the WS lineup
who bats behind Posednick? #2 hole
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Someone
"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 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Alexei Ramirez.
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thankee
sai
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, indeed.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I just finished the final book in the series
now planning on starting over
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty good mindf@ck, eh?
I’ve read the whole series 2-3 times.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Sox Lineup
Pods LF
Ramirez SS
Dye RF
Konerko 1B
Michael Barrett’s B** C
Anderson CF
Getz 2B
Beckham 3B
Danks SP
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Well, assuming the rookie Beckham doesn't figure out Dempster...
…the last four hitters in that lineup aren’t particularly intimidating.
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The first two
don’t do anything for me either.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 17, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
That's true, too, though Alexei's got some pop.
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I almost misread 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
Ok Cubs!!
Lets see some offense!
"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."
...right after this half-inning.
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They shown many offensive things the past month...why do you want more?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hot damn... iPhone MLB At Bat Update...
… will now include live video! Just jumped in to the app to listen to the game at work and it claims that after the iPhone software upgrade today, a new version of the app will be released with streaming live video of the games. Incredible.
Scheduled cubs games:
Thursday 6/18 vs Sox
Friday 6/19 vs Indians
Saturday 6/20 vs Indians
Monday 6/22 vs Braves
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
Keep in mind this app was like $10.
Audio (home and away for both games) and now video? Better than any other way to get them, IMHO.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jun 17, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy cow...
That’s awesome, can’t wait.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Downloading iPhone 3.0 SW now
230MB? Daaaaamn!
"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
isn't that amazing?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry about the big image. I reccomend minimizing me. I did.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jun 17, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
The offense comes around.
Beginning 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
no you don't.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Comcast
in Chicago.
"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 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
yw
"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 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
No help for me :(
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sorry bud
Feel for ya…
"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 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
mute button.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Posednick to the plate
Bill Han calling balls and strikes.
Strike one! Away we go!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Pods
flies out to RJ. One out. Ramirez 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.
Fly out to Johson. 1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Just got out of a meeting...
Time to “work” for the next 3 hours… let’s win.
Someday we'll go all the way...
Ramirez
hits foul, but his bat goes fair over the mound.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Deep left center
Home run into the basket over Sori’s head.
1-0 White Sox.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Sexy Alexey HR. 1-0 Sox
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
Nice going Demp
Just like last year at the Cell
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Aw, crap.
Was that my fault?
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did you throw the ball?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
No, but I said he has some pop above.
Damnit.
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It certainly
wasn’t mine. I’m gonna go ahead and blame you.
"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 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
It's always Dave's fault?
That’s a BCB Rule I can live with.
It’s Dave’s fault. IADF.
"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
Who am I, Aaron Miles?
Don’t make me the scapegoat!
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how do we KNOW
you’re not Aaron Miles?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Too late now
AaronDave.
"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
Dye
to the plate. Inside, ball one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Ok
You can have one mistake dempster. Lets start just shutting the rest down
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
his command
looks sketchy
"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
3-1
on Dye
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Bounced to short
Riot throws him out. Two outs. Konerko 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.
DC
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
AC?
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
X2
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Konerko
grounder to Fonty. Three outs. 1-0 Sox. On to the bottom of the 1st.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 score one anyways.
might as well get 2 while they’re at it.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Can't win with zero anyway.
Go-Go Gadget Offense!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
1 run for the other team a week ago would have been huge
Hopefully this week it amounts to nothing.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
Hiyo Cub fans
Love afternoon baseball except I have to listen to the …put it on the board..ugh
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Is it me or does stone sound like a disgruntled old man now?
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
how is that different
from any other day?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I didnt notice that much when he called cubs game
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jun 17, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
b/c he is.
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 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
takes inside from Denks. Fastball high and inside, 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.
3-1
on Sori. Batting .229. 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.
and Sori
Ks swinging, on the breaking ball.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
not completely unexpected
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
in the dirt
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
If you've been paying attention lately...they haven't.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot to the plate.
strike one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Hawk
The Sox should never be referred to as ’the good guys"…I would be much happier if “he gone!” and we had Len & Bob today.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
Grounded to short.
two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
"Just cannot lay off that breaking ball"--Ron Santo, grunting with annoyance
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Imagine that
A strikeout for Soriano
by jerry morales rules on Jun 17, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
At what point is enough enough
GET HIM out of the leadoff hole. When he is hitting .290 he is a liability at that spot, when he is hitting .225, its unconscionable.
I'm not sure he's a liability when he's hitting .290 in the leadoff spot
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough
but he is certainly not the prototypical leadoff hitter with a high on-base percentage I guess is what Im going for. At .290 I guess I shouldnt say he is a liability at leadoff, but I still dont think thats his optimal spot.
Why? So he can hit .100 in the 3-4-5 holes?
Leadoff is the only place he has any proven record of success. What he needs is a series off to put his head back together.
this I agree with.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He is a professional
and needs to learn that in the 8 hole if need be.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 17, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
But that's where he hits the best.
/sarcasm
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
yes it is
that you won’t believe it doesn’t make it any less true.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
That we haven't tried it more than 2 games
Is something you will not stubbornly admit to either.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
"we"
have tried it plenty.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
2 games this year, 2 games last year, 7 games in 2007
Yeah, that’s a real try. We just define “trying” differently.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Lou is the manager
and your numbers are wrong, because you’re not incorporating spring training. This isn’t rocket science.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Duh, Lou is the manager
I can say that about any of your opinions about this team too. What do you think about Miles? It doesn’t matter because Lou is the manager.
We went thru this stuff over and over again, I responded back to you about ST starts and showed you he did decently in ST last year.
You are obviously solid in your stance and so am I about my opinion in this matter. Why you want to keep responding back to me is kind of funny.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
funny
and yet, Lou still doesn’t move Sori. There must be a reason for that.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Senility is my guess.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
yeah, ok.
and that makes it clear who should be listenned to.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Lighten up Drew, life is much more fun that way.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
lol
that’s some irony right there.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Preaching to the converted
At least with me. It’s unconsionalble that Piniela keeps him there through this slump. he gives other players rest. he lowers them inthe lineup sometimes, but not Soriano.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 17, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
because "we signed him to bat leadoff"
that was pineilla’s response when asked about it yesterday. It’s time to start over with this team
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
We signed Aaron Miles to "play baseball"....that hasn't happened either.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley
batting right-handed. 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.
2-2
on Bradley.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
3-2 on Bradley
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Someone tell Bradley there are 2 outs so he knows to go out to RF if he makes an out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
If he did, big deal..it happens. Sue him if you don't like it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm fine...the baseball team I like isn't, but I'm just dandy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
The ultimate would be jogging out to RF
if it was after the second out.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Pop out to shallow center.
1-2-3. 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.
But.....But....But
we fixed our problems by firing Perry! How did we not score at least 5 runs that inning?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing like the smell of bad offense in the afternoon
Same old crap
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
VJ
Is this Joshua’s first game as hitting coach? Just wondering
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
yep.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
We did hit a ball out of the infield that time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
and Theriot hit a ground ball.
Definitely influenced by Von Joshua reminding him that he’s not a power hitter.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Pierzynski
to the plate. 1-1
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liner to RJ
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.
Anderson
to the plate. 1-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Anderson flies to shallow right
Bradley gets a late jump, Miles can’t get to it. One on, one out.
Getz 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.
Bradley sucks at every facet of the game
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
"Terrible jump. Gosh."--Ron Santo grunts in annoyance
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
tweener
bloop single falls between Bradley and Miles
"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
C'mon, get Getz.
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Line drive down the right field line
Anderson scores, Getz with a triple.
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Hm, this is not going well.
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and look who is coming out
to play. 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 17, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Brutal
Unless Soriano figures out he’s going to have to change his approach at the plate, he’s going to continue to be an albatross for this club. Right now, his AB’s are a joke. You don’t have to throw strikes to him and this fictional "hot streak’ that some believe is right around the corner gets further and further away with every AB. Right now, he’s not even a legitimate offensive threat and taking into consideration his frequent refusal to hustle, he’s a huge, huge liability all the way around for this team. Hopefully Von Joshua can get through to him because it’s pretty clear that he’s not willing to correct this on his own.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
I don't doubt that he'll...
Have another hot streak. But the problem is it seems like hits hots streaks are getting shorter and far in-between, while his suck streaks are more prolonged.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
There is no doubt in my mind
that the Cub offensive troubles are directly related to his failure at leadoff more than even Rami’s non-presence in the lineup.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Soriano is reaching Corey Patterson levels of ineptitude from the leadoff spot.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 17, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Getz not gotten.
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Can we?
Can we have another day off?
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Dempster has head up ass early once again
Thanks for nothing
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
dude...that was a BROKEN BAT double...
lay off Demp.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't
we need production, not excuses.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
You must be a fabulous boss to your employees.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I thinking that would be a balk if he pitched w/ his head physically up his ass
But it’d be funny to watch, nonetheless.
This might get ugly fast
Does Demp just look awful?
"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."
Beckam 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.
Bacon?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Ballgame
Sorry, this offense is laughable.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
You're saying the game is over?
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Obviously we only play 2 innings in interleague play
"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."
Ohhhhhh, as compensation for no DH, of course.
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Now you understand the logic!
"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."
excellent
so you’re calling the game in the top of the second. Does that mean you’ll go do something else now?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
9 innings already?
Fastest game ever.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Pay attention
I’ll guess you guys watch enough baseball to figure out that this team isn’t very good. If not, that’s on you…not me. I’ve seen enough to know that this team is going nowhere. Perhaps you’d like to admit the same. If not, I’m cool with it either way.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
just be cool about it
in silence.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing you're here to set us straight.
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Don't comment
Just the same, if you don’t like it, don’t comment. I don’t particularly like your commentary of all things rosy either. Quite frankly, I find it laughable. But you don’t see me hammering you for your overly optimistic outlook either.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
except
you do it every single time you post about how this team sucks and if people don’t agree with you, it’s laughable.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
What have I said
that is “rosy”? Dude seriously your crap gets old. It’s the same thing over and over and over.
Again, sue, how are these people
to deal with in everyday life? If this is any indication, pretty miserable.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, cool.
BTW, how come you don’t have a sig line?
"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 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
why do i ever start dempster
in my fantasy league. i’m masochistic, seriously.
I dropped Bradley yesterday...
Couldn’t keep hoping he’d get hot.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't believe you held him this long
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley just wants to be held.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Against what?
"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
Broken bat?
How do you get a triple on a broken bat?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Your fast and the RF'er is Milton Bradley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
rolled
into the RF corner. That’s EXACTLY how you get a triple with a broken bat.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Beckam
grounds out. Getz holds. 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.
Seriously?
This is one thing that drives me insane. You HAVE to relay every single movement on the field throughout the whole game?
How can conversation go on if the whole screen is constantly moving all over the place and we need an overflow thread every hour because we have 492 posts covering every pitch and step taken in the game?!
Just my pet peeve
Yeah, man
I hate it that water is wet, or that you have to breathe air. AMIRITE?!
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Its not hard to keep up with conversations
Many people thank drew for his play by play. I am one of them.
"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."
Add me to that
I work during the day don’t have time for much conversation on here, but have XM going to listen to the game. Sometimes I walk away and Drews posts help me catch up quickly.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
As well as me.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jun 17, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they call
that play by play.
"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 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
people have asked
me to do PxP. I like doing PxP. It’s a game thread. Not sure I see the problem.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm trying to figure out whether you're kidding
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, is this a joke or something?
Or are people just looking for a reason to be pissed off?
Drew does just fine with PxP, thanks.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL - this is kinda how it works.
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You could always go over to Southside Sox....
far fewer annoying posts to read over there.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Man I thought we got rid of the Dumpster
Lock it down
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
You lock it UP!
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Lock it up!
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
I'm a cocksman.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
You may want to re-think that line :)~
"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
LOCKSMAN.
stop confuising your Cs and Ls.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Other than the HR...
he’s given up a bloop hit and a broken bat lucky triple. Damn you’re angry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Where was this guy
When Dempster was giving up one earned run in his last three starts?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
bitching about somebody else I guess.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
So no baseball player
should ever have an off day, because I’m presuming you don’t make nearly as much as even the least-paid one.
There once was a Steely Dan album named “Pretzel Logic.” I think that’s appropriate here.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Denks 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.
Denks
swings and misses.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Dammit Sori!
Oh, sorry I saw the word K. Natural reaction…
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no way
the lineup had turned over so soon!
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Touche
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It is really sad
When I do not expect this team to score 2 runs this game.
You are a brave soul
keeping that user name.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he just really likes some pie?
And it has nothing to do w/ a certain player who will remain nameless.
That you have that user name
might explain a lot.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
We will score more than 2
Will we hold them down is the question.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
Lee to the plate.
strike one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Way too much game chatter
Stop telling me what’s going on!
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
The screen! It's moving too fast! HELP!!!
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alright
"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
Lee singles it
wide of third. One on, no outs, and his hitting streak continues.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Yes...care to piss and moan about it?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
SWL, you have me pegged all wrong
I’m not one of those angry fans… I make sarcastic comments from time to time, but I’m overly optimistic about the team… I haven’t been able to watch a game in a while and I was curious.
I wasn't implying you were angry...
just making a general comment about the tone of the thread so far. You’re cool.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Lately people get upset when we're down 2 runs in the 2nd inning...
We’ll score 5 or 6 runs today, win a tight game, and everyone will get over it. I don’t put too much weight in most of those comments anymore.
We’ll score 5 or 6 runs today
hahahahaahahahahahahahaha
You are indeed overly optimistic
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee with a lucky single to left
This Beckham kid looked a little silly.
"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 Beckham does it again.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I almost put casey blake at 3rd today and move DeRo to my of and benched Soriano
I hope I don’t regret giving Soriano one more chance.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
c'mon soto
stay…warm?
"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
DLee
Should hit leadoff, he is a singles machine!
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
Soto
bounces one off Beckham’s glove down the line! Lee to third, Soto to first.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
SECOND
Lee to Second.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I like this Beckham kid.
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Things are looking up for us!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Your work makes me sad.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jun 17, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes we have a team full of boobs.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Crap lots of work to do now
Im out. Hopefully when I make it back the Cubs are doing well!
"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."
Bobble it like Beckham
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
ok. I have a meeting
someone else can do play by play. for a little while. Two on, nobody 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.
gotcha.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
But do it slowly.
I’m getting dizzy here.
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finally some peace and quiet! I was tired of knowing what was going on in the game!
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
aw you guys
you like me! you really like me!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
There is a runner in scoring position
Lets get him in
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
prior to that last foul ball
I wouldn’t have been opposed to a sac bunt. I’d trust Fontenot to put the ball in play.
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Frustrating...
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ bounces into a 5-4-3 DP...Lee to 3rd. 2 outs.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
At least he advanced the runner...? :-/
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So much for Reed killing lefties
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
It's feast or famine for Reed
Some days he looks like a world-beater, and others he looks like crap.
Mostly crap.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
that was
awfully close at 1B.
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he was safe
WGN has the Sox crew today so no replays…looked like a horrible call, IMHO.
by SiValleyCubFan on Jun 17, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
well
At least we moved the lead runner up.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
...only to strand him.
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Maybe we should bunt and play for one run
Oops! I forgot that no one on the team can bunt.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Except for Reed Johnson, who happened to be up.
I would have taken my chances with Fontenot up and men at 2nd and 3rd.
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Fonty grounds out 3-1. Inning over.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions
This offense
Is Offensive!
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
i realize there is the illusion we had a scoring chance this inning
keep in mind we hit 3 ground balls to third base and one to first base. There hasn’t been a good at bat yet from this offense.
it wasn't an illusion
he actually had a scoring chance. We just found a way to waste it
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I believe it
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss the bottom of the order from last season
Its ok, Soto seems to be heating up which is a good sign.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
He's a catcher...he's usually hot and sweaty.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
1 & 2 nobody out please bunt
Seriously!
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions
Pawd-said-nick walks on 4 pitches.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
Don't forget Danks is a pretty good pitcher
And we haven’t seen a lot of him… give the guys more than 6 or 7 plate appearances before you give up today.
4 Pitch walk to
Pods. Gosh!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
He's not doing it on purpose, y'know.
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Did anyone else catch...
that little tidbit about “Nelson Liriano”? Man, you think that guy is any good?
Sexy Ramirez K's swinging. 1 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
The umpire isn't giving Demp the inside corner.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
Demp should respond by giving him the inside finger
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
how about he responds by adapting
and throwing strikes in another location
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Pawd-said-nick steals 2nd.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
argh!
Miles! Catch the ball in the right place!
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Like his face?
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
expecting Miles to perform even the most basic skill adequately
is an excercise in futility.
Thank god he’s back from the DL
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Dye walks.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
Might hafta
think about getting Randy up today. Demp looks to be struggling today.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
If Lou used long-men like long-men, then yes, that would work.
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TWSM
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Hold that thought
now. Let’s see if Demp settles in here…
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Konerko bats with runners on 1st and 2nd and one out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
DP!!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
Paul 6-4-3 DP inning over.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
Everybody happy now?
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not even close
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 17, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be happy when we actually score a run, and take the lead
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
we'd have to score a run 3 times to do that!
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, good news.
Here comes Aaron Miles!
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(punches self in groin)
That actually hurts less than watching Miles bat
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I missed the resoning behind moving Z back, and Demp up
to today. What was it?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
I think they said it was helping demp with timing stuff with his daughter
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 17, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp needs some time off to take care of his daughter.
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They are bring his
daughter home next week from the hospital for the first time since her birth 3 months ago.
Miles, Dempster and Soriano
Fearsome threesome. Demp has the best chance
Miracles have happened before
I mean some team was stupid enough to pay Aaron Miles $5 mil.
Wait, shit that was the Cubs
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Miles-Dempster-Soriano
due up. Danks should only get to bring 3 fielders with him this inning.
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Didn't need any that AB
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaron Miles will now attempt to hit a baseball...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
Because the media in this town are all gutless, boob, Sox fans!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
...and he rips
the cover off of it!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles misses on bunt attempt
hahaha, can’t even do that.
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Miles grounds out 1-3. 1 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
Miles RIPS ONE to the pitcher.
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Miles' at-bats make puppies cry
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Every time Miles swings an angel
loses it’s wings and plummets to earth, dying when it hits the ground
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Then Miles swings at it while it's falling...
But misses.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow Miles got all of that one, he hit it like 60 feet.
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Does Eddie Gaedel (sp?) have any relatives? I'm convinced a midget could hit the ball further
than Miles could, and we could maybe set a Guiness Book record, which would be a bonus
Went out for a meeting
Walked back to see the Miles comments, and cried many happy tears. So thank you for that
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I am slowly becoming a negative/sarcastic poster
kind of like going to the dark side. So enjoy my misery.
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Dempster K's looking. 2 out.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Well, I see this game thread has degenerated quickly
Au revoir. Threads like this always are amusing, but I hope when I check back later it’ll be even more amusing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
don't let the door hit ya, where the good lord split ya
you HELP these degenerate into insult fests faster than anyone I know
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
No help necessary from me today
You’re showing you can be a jackass just fine on your own.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Even if you are right...
… you aren’t any better with comments like that.
Let dude leave in peace.
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by AndrewJStone on Jun 17, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh, don't let
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
em bother ya...
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Danks is mowing 'em down
Any pitcher can “get right” when the Cubs are the opponents.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 17, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
Ugh.
I really, really don’t get why Miles is on this roster.
One of the worst moves of Hendry’s career life.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
Why can't he admit that and move on!
It’s just sickening. My blood is boiling. How the f*ck can Lou keep playing Miles??? Do those two idiots(he and Hendry) have any pride at all? At least put 9 guys on the field who give you the best chance to win.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Sssh, we can't question the moves that Lou makes.
He’s the manager and beyond criticism.
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Soriano...well...you can probably guess...inning over.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
Von Joshua must go!
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's worse?
Soriano or Miles? Miles at least put it in play.
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Why did he take a strike on the first pitch?
Is anybody watching on TV?
What was wrong with that pitch? Was it right down the center, instead of bouncing in the left hand hitters box?
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I was wrong
he needed just a firstbasemen and catcher.
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Say one thing for the Cubs sucking this badly...
…it’s great fodder for comedy. Some of these comments are making me laugh out loud and, god knows, I need that now!
"Still" would imply that I ever believed that
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Drew will argue he never said that
he said in the NL
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
in this game?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
is that sarcasm?
i really don’t know. cause I’d rather have Carlos Lee, for starters.
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it's a shot at Drew who has claimed that Soriano is the best LF in the National League
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Not meant to be a shot at Drew personally
many people agree with that assessment.
Its been argued
that Soriano is the best left fielder in the NL, I guess.
I have never agreed with that assessment. I think there are quite a few better left fielders. Braun is obviously superior, but there are quite a few others. Manny comes to mind. Carlos Lee.
Not laughing anymore. So thank you for THAT!
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Best in the NL
but he’s slumping terribly. He needs to sit for a week.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Better than
Braun?
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Only if you don't include offense
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe so.
yes. But not if he doesn’t get out of this slump.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
I know you thnk that on defense (which I disagree with, but that’s another story), but offensively?
There’s no contest — he’s not even the best in the division.
Soriano:
.279 .327 .515
Braun:
.304 .362 .585
Lee:
.291 .344 .505
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
As a whole.
LF. Offense + Defense.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe that he's a better fielder than those two
But not by enough to make up the offensive difference.
Plus, saying he’s the best fielder of those three is like saying he’s the tallest midget.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
well, I’m not going to go on at length about it. It’s what I believe.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Best in the NL?
Lee and Braun are better.
And he needs to sit until he changes his approach. Or he can just retire.
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Stupid Hendry could've signed Carlos Lee
instead of bidding against himself and signing this brainless, self-centered, whiff-machine.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
No, he couldn't have.
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Yes, he could have.
Same off-season, after the ’06 season.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
No, it's well-established...
…that Lee wanted to play in Houston to be close to a ranch he owns there. He never seriously considered coming to Chicago.
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No, he couldn't have
The player has a say in where he signs. Lee wanted to play in Texas.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets hope those three don't bat in the same inning anymore
gross inning.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
AJ ground out to 3rd. one out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone else on twitter hate @rt_Cubs
So obnoxious.
"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."
Yep. Hate it.
I’m pretty sure it’s a bot.
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Im so close to just blocking it. IDK why I havent
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Don't worry....
When we’re fifteen games out in September Fonzi will turn it on and pad those stats.
So true...
love having a leadoff hitter with an OBP of .295. Brilliant.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Anderson walks on 4 pitches.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
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.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
I’m the fool. I’m the one that can’t see the forest through the trees here. Blame it me…I’m not hitting .225. Blind loyalty is hilarious.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
I wouldnt call it blind loyalty
We just have a little more faith that they can turn it on. You on the other hand have blind pessimism. Which is quite obnoxious.
"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."
Would you describe yourself as "disloyal"?
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No, he's just not living in a fantasy world like some people are.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I dont know who here thinks this is the best team in the MLB
But we dont think its the worst. How is that fantasy world. And do you really believe the whole team is gonna be this bad offensively all year?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
I don't think they're the worst either.
But you can’t blast a guy for getting down after watching Sorry Sori whiff again!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
No, Im mad at Sori as well
But I dont believe anyone wants to read extreme negativity about something we are all aware of
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What fantasy world are we living in?
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If I were any good at photoshop
there would be a bat in his hand.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I am getting pretty negative myself about this team.
But I can’t say that this game is over because we’re only down by two. Or that we will lose the rest of the week. You just don’t know that. And neither do i for that matter.
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Jason Marquis syndrome
Irrational fear of throwing strikes despite having good stuff
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
You know that guy who is really cool
when everything is going his way, but turns into a whining, cranky human complaint machine at the first sign of hardship?
That guy sucks.
Everybody happy now?
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Silly Daver
Why ask questions you know the answer to?
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Never, I need to see the unassisted triple play
Then the in the park grand slam.
"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."
that was
kind of sexy
"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
Strike'em out throw'em out! DP! Inning over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
Strike 'em out
throw ’em out! Boom!
"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 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
Geo is throwing out runners
and getting hits.
Now all we need is Mark DeRosa and its 2008 again
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
For those keeping score at home....
…Miles just passed the Mendoza Line, going the wrong way
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 17, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
and Bradley at .227, and Soto at .222, and Fontenot at .235 also not far behind
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley and Soto
are going up, tho, aren’t they?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm very tired
of seeing his name in the lineup…it’s that whole “he’s a veteren” b.s. that these older managers buy into . Enough!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Really reminds me of Neifi...
But Lou’s version.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd prefer to hear that he's passed the international date line
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Id rather here he passed waivers
"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."
Geo is playing better
on both sides. Good to see. We need that.
Rood Won Scrappy!
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 17, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
thank you Alexi
"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
Thank you Podsednik noodle arm
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 17, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Out best hitter at the plate
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright here is a nice rally!
Lets go D. Lee!! Keep being the offense!
"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."
Hey runners on base for the only hitter on the team!
Maybe we actually score here.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
1st and 3rd
Infield back, Lee to the plate
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 17, 2009 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
I predicted a DLee 3 run homer at work today
Make it happen!
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
What Odds Are They Giving In Vegas
That We Score A Run?
runner at third no outs
lets score some this inning
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
One of the first times
it feels like we have the right guy up with runners in scoring position
"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
there is no "right guy" in this offense. Runners in scoring possession to anyone on this team
is like garlic to a vampire
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Me and jerry mumphrey
are hanging out over here, if you wanna join 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." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jun 17, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
The overflow thread is up?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
Yes it is, Daver said to himself.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
It is
JUMP, if you’re so inclined!
"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 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
dicey
fly was awfully short and CF stayed on feet
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by RightFieldSucks on Jun 17, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
As crappy as we are playing
don’t you say I am going and going to make them make a play?
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 17, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
that's a mentality no one on this team has
it’s one of the reasons we’re crappy
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 17, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
We just stink
Our best hitter can’t even get a runner in from 3rd with no outs!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Whats up Cubs fans!
I was talking about this earlier, and now that I made it home, here’s the Geo poster I did for my cousin for her birthday
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/883/geoposter.jpg
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
big 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 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
will 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 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
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Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
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Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
it's HUGE
don’t post it on the thread! :D
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 17, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
on the way, Sue.
4.4 mb, might take a while.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they 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 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto K
this team is a fuckin’ joke.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions
at what point should lou start putting on the squeeze?
i mean, we just can’t seem to bring a run home from third with less than 2 outs.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Could they swing from their asses more?
The guy’s best pitch is a change…
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
horrible approaches.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jun 17, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Santo is fed up with these losers
Now it’s all of them. You have to make contact in that position! Geezus!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
5-3 force out
Brutal approaches at the plate. This is NOT the same team as last year…even though the names on the jerseys are the same. That 2008 team knew how to work a count.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions
Next time anybody gets the urge to say Reed Johnson is anything more than a 4th or 5th outfielder,
stop yourself and think of these last two ABs.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
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