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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Indians, Friday 6/19, 1:20 CT

From Thursday's game.

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C'mon Cubs

"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

by flachimesa on Jun 19, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tanks for the jump

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NP

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

third

thanx for the jump…LOVE the pic

by 12to23to17 on Jun 19, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Rich, throw strikes!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carroll walks

No outs.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden walks Carroll to lead off the 3rd.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk the leadoff man

not good

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not good as usual

probably too cloudy for him. Maybe the barometric pressure or the humidity is not right for his cranky shoulder. Fear the day game Rich!

by EamuCanoli on Jun 19, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then he picked the wrong country

to play professional baseball in.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Hendry can

find him a new home.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cleveland, maybe?

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go getem Rich.

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by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden struggling to find the strike zone

2-0 on DeRosa.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Rich, throw strikes!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another walk!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And he walks DeRosa on 4 pitches

1st and 2nd, 0 out.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh - Richie's rattled

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rich Harden looks like Ray "Darth Maul" Park.

That’s all.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 19, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like the Cubs will spend Friday

making another bad team look really good.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

silver lining

playing against harden in fantasy

by neifi on Jun 19, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yea

and luckily he’s starting himself today

by neifi on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think major leaguers

Would own themselves if they played fantasy?

by hmlee on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good for you.

o_O

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

6ER in 1+ IP?

Agreed. Get Marshall up.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My bad

Still not a good time for Rich – get him out before more damage is done.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn it again

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's not good

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Martinez crushes a 3-run homer to right

6-0, Indians.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All that waiting for this?

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Rich out of there now!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

arg, that's not good.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, we scored 6 runs yesterday...

calm down.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uhm...

He really doesn’t have it today does he?

by hmlee on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we haven't hit two three-run home runs in a month

and they hit two in 2 innings. Harden fastball=zero movement

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think you've said

that 3 or 4 trimes now.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy Jeebus.

Paging Dr. Marshall.

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by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

Rich is awful today

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

see my previous post...

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 run bombs

so THAT’s what those look like

by 12to23to17 on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The phrase "momentum is only as good as your next day's pitcher"

comes to mind.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6 runs three hits...

love it

4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42

by fischisgod on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

STILL no MLB.TV feed...

and now I’m not so sure I want it.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Steve Jobs

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by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not real pleased with my feed right now

But at least it’s working…

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So much for starting that winning streak.

You just can’t walk guys and expect to win against good teams.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I meant: good hitting teams.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get Rich out of there now!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Choo lines a single to RF

bullpen is up for the Cubs now.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden

needs another phantom injury to go back on the DL

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Patton loosening in the Cubs bullpen

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why? Is Lou going to actually use him?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mr. and Mrs. Patton are not going to be happy about 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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would never think that Harden could be the weakest link in any rotation.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden to the DL...

after the game. Up yours Hendry for blowing up my team with damaged goods like Harden, Miles. Hendry should be canned

by EamuCanoli on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry, were you mad at Hendry when he resigned a pitcher who went 5-1 with us with a 1.77 ERA

or are you using 100% hindsight on that one? Miles? I can agree with you on that one

by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the injury?

Straight-fastball-itis?

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better known as Bobby Howry Disease

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

And the fool’s gold lasts approximately 23 hours. Not a good team. Not even close.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Santo stuck on "not good"

"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

by flachimesa on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish Lou would stall...

….and stall, and stall, and stall.

We could really use a Rain-out right now.

"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 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick, someone get Lilly to cry!

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jamey Carroll had 15 walks all season

and rich had to walk him on four balls….

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

harden was pretty darn good last year

so when you say damaged goods realize he came on the cheap for a reason.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BLou is not going to like this.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Peralta lines to Soriano.

1 out.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NH

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walking Shoppach

the first time was the first clue he didn’t have it.

I have nothing funny or creative to write.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But but but!

DeRo!

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I might stay

just to piss you off. But you aren’t worth it.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A 40 year old man...

Spending time on a Cubs blog solely to piss off some random Cubs fan… words cannot describe how incredibly pathetic that is.

by kanderber on Jun 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pathos,

thy name in kanderber.

Enjoy your misery for the rest of the afternoon.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 19, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dont worry i hear the indians starting pitcher today is horrible

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

After 130 pitches

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This team...

makes me want to drink 10 beers. Well, that and the fact that it’s Friday.

by kanderber on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at the very least, yes

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shoppach with a drive to the LF wall

but Soriano makes the catch. 2 outs.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NH

For the second time this inning. Weirdness.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

definitely odd.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game is not over

The Indians just 3 games to the Brewers 12-14, 5-7 and 8-9…if we can just get into their bullpen early.

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

precisely. that's the shred of hope to hold on to 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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, didn't the brewers score 6 runs in the 8th of the one game alone.

Just go tot get into the bullpen.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thought it was a late inning play.

But maybe we need it early. Whatever I have to do for the team.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, cubs just need to return to their 2008 walking selves

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course the Brewers missed Lee on the mound.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Lee start in any of those games?

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The always dangerous Valbuena

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by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What time do the Cubs start today?

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by Scruff0082 on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They took the day off.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somebody forgot to tell Cleveland that.

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4:20

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh

I go to a meeting come back and its all gone to hell

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs will struggle to get to the 81 win mark this season. This is not a not a good ballclub, period. $136 million right down the crapper. And to think only 5 1/2 more years of Alfonso Soriano on the books.

$136 million payroll for a .500 style ballclub. Good work Jim.

by BLou on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah I know

and 5 1/2 more years of you bitching about the same stuff.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Solution

Then fix it. Nobody will bitch if they fixed this mess they’ve created. But to bank on blind faith and the return of a guy that just might come back as a shell of himself is nonsense. That’s all I’m asking…fix this damn mess because right now, it’s hopeless.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is he?

Soriano? He’s part of the problem, not the solution. Hendry is supposed to fix this and because of what he’s done, his hands are now tied. Unless they figure out this hilarity of an offense is inadequate at best, this season is already down the drain.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I agree

Its gotten pretty ugly. And I’m not looking through bright rose colored glasses. But BM, has been repeating the same thing for along time. At this point we should just post it on the sidebar for any newbies, because we all have heard it before.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And

People have probably seen the same out of my commentary and are tired of it. But it is amusing to think that one comeback win all of a sudden is being trumpeted as a spring board to continued success. That’s just nonsense. This team is flawed…majorly. And unless a great deal of it is turned over, this entire season is a wash. I said they woudl be up to 6 1//2 games out by the weekend…and people scoffed at that notion. But quite frankly, that is exactly what may be staring this club in the face. The point is, Hendry better do something….anything….to hold this group accountable for their poor play. If he doesn’t, he’s out of a job.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're a broken record...

We all know how you feel. I, for one, am tired of hearing it. Thank you.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fat Chance

Sori will be gone in 5 1/2 – Blue Mike is the gift that keeps on giving.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pete and Re-Pete

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Itchy and Scratchy

"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

by flachimesa on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

them?

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny

Call me out if you wish. When you figure out the most rudimentary concepts of the game, report back. Otherwise, I’d just rather leave you be.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please

LEAVE US ALL BE!

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm...

What year do you think “broken record” loses it’s meaning? Are we going to have to switch to “scratched DVD” at some point?

by hmlee on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good question...

Maybe it will last as long as the phrase, “out in left field”.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope abounds, still.

This’ll make the comeback awesome!

by cubbybear on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you need help

Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 19, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then we find the second Earth,

Lou sacrifices himself and disappears into nothingness, and we win the WS.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Valbuena lines it to Lee

who fields the shorthop and touches the bag for the out.

Middle 3 – Indians 6, Cubs 0

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

while thinking of kittens.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And DeRo

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that explains some of the sluggishness

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DLee doing his best Jake Fox impersonation with the glove.

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by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

explain

not able to watch

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was sarcasm.

Excellent one hop snag by Lee

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by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need a homestand against the Pirates

and Nats…which would either save us or make us all jump off a building

by EamuCanoli on Jun 19, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This team isn't a sure thing against anybody!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tell the Yankees that the Nats are a cakewalk

"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

by flachimesa on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson strikes out looking

backdoor breaking ball

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are they not watching the game they're playing in?

for god’s sake, he throws it on two strikes every freaking time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

harden is hurting his own

trade value at this point. can we move him to the pen and give someone else his starting spot?

by brian custer on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

be careful what you wish for

the Nats have given us fits on the road

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why all the SO looking?

Does Lee have some kind of awesome out pitch?

by cubmudgeon on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lots of changeups and breaking balls on the outside corner to RHBs

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanco lines one to left-center

but it hangs up for Francisco. 2 out.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love how

everyone is blaming harden… but Reed should have caught that ball! It was an easy play that should have been scored an error. The pitch to Shoppach was right down the middle above the knees and called ball four. No runs should have scored that inning. Granted the 3rd innning was bad, but it should only be 3-0.

by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That sounds kind of "Hawk"-ish in nature.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um

Reed Johnson didn’t walk all those guys and get crushed.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

then 3-0 i gave him that that inning was bad, but the 2nd inning was not.

by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually go out to a park and try it.

The over the shoulder catch is very difficult.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

if he didn’t half-ass trot out the the ball he could have caught it

by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it wet in the OF?

Makes it a little hazardous to break out the usual sprint.

by cubmudgeon on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He got there, I don't care if you walk there to be in position.

I’m just saying it’s not fair to label that play as easy.

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by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh man

Here we go again with the loafing argument. Cuz when your struggling at the plate, half measure defense is the automatic reaction.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

when you are basically standing still when u try to case the ball and it hits your glove, IMO that should be an easy catch.

by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please try it, I play catch with my son all the time.

And I have a hard time catching that one consistently.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

trust me I have...

if it was directly over his shoulder ala Willie Mays, then I could see your argument

by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay then at least you have done it.

But I disagree when you run all that way and then still have to go over the shoulder(okay not over the head), that play is still difficult. But hey if you feel that’s an easy one, that’s your opinion.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just

think we should have gotten out of that inning without giving up any runs. Next inning… hmmm not so much :)

by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

n/t

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Although Pat said he got a bad jump.

by dr stabbingworth on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee faces 9 batters, 9 first pitch strikes

"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

by flachimesa on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's what ill prepared offenses do

they guess on pitches. and the Cubs have been guessing wrong all day

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRo is hurt

"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

by flachimesa on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm happy the Cubs are so relaxed

after 1 amazing win over the Sox…calm down everyone…the players are cool with it

by EamuCanoli on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh-oh

Don’t think we want DeRo anymore. Hope he’s ok…

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no, but he said he doesn't think we want Dero anymore

I’d take Mark Derosa with a broken neck over Aaron Miles

by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, he's tough

Resume lusting over him, y’all…

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh great

another injury for my fantasy team. See you on the DL DeRo

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa shaken up trying to catch a foul ball.

Ran into the bricks.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phone box to the knee

Bricks to the ribs.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a pleasant combination.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who does he think he is, soriano?

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

smart play be DeRo

knocking out our bullpen phone like that.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRo hip into the telephone box

"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

by flachimesa on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can he hear me now?

Seriously, hope he’s alright.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

until Harden throws strikes consistently

he will never be a top pitcher. People say he has the talent, but talent does guarantee you anything.

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus he's Fragile Freddy out there

you never know when he could go down with some ailment.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You clearly haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about

Rich Harden’s career K/BB ratio is greater than 2:1.

He’s average only 2 walks per game in his entire career.

You haven’t got the slightest clue what you’re talking about.

by Wreckard on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden breaks up the no-no!

Single to CF.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Santo was happy about it

“Lee has no-hit stuff today”

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

L&B said the same thing earlier in the inning.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

interesting.

It’s only the 3rd inning – seems a little early to be making that judgment to me.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

harden is our best hitter atm

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course, Harden would pick up a single

blooper to left-center

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I take it all back Rich...

now get your jacket on and keep warm

by EamuCanoli on Jun 19, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

len really gets on my nerves in these blowout situations.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nothing but offense from Harden today.

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A Soriano homer would be nice right now

Let’s see if he’s actually turned the corner.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow... Valbuena is a one man team.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano grounds one into the hole

but Valbuena ranges to his right and throws out Soriano.

End of 3, Indians 6, Cubs 0

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ronnie says: "Swing at the 1st pitch!"

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden is fine

Everybody has games like this. Look at Santana recently. It’s the offense that needs to pick him up.

by Mapmaker on Jun 19, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a lot to ask ...

considering our offense hasn’t been supporting pitchers when they throw quality starts.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If DeRo is minorly scuffed up...

Can we trade Harden for him? Hah.

by hmlee on Jun 19, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

During the game?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Novel concept - Harden throws a first-pitch strike

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Once in a while

I’d like to see one of our pitchers who supposedly has such “great stuff” actually shutdown a team completely. Even the horrid Nats can get a shutout now and then.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, we give up runs everyday.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've come to the

conclusion that there is nothing that makes you happy.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He gets no joy

From seeing sunsets and trees, or dolphins and rainbows.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like to see victories

and not hear glorious excuses wrapped around every loss.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like to see victories

and not see your whiny posts whenever things go wrong.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

We have a winner!

by dr stabbingworth on Jun 19, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm always happy!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that means

because the Cubs haven’t been playing well this year so far…

by LT on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This has to be the most asinine statement you've made all year

We’re one of the best teams in the league for starting pitching. What games have you been watching?

by dr stabbingworth on Jun 19, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I expect No hitters at least once a week, c'mon!!!

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's really not the problem right now

We would be five games over .500 if we could score consistently.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But we don't score consistently, get it?

That’s why I asked for a pitcher to step and shut a team down! Is that too hard figure out? The pitching is going to have to win some games for us if you expect to stay in it. Getting decent pitching is great if you score runs, we need great ptiching right now because this team isn’t going to just start scoring 4-5 runs a game.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Francsico singles to center

off Theriot’s glove on the diving attempt

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pasta-diving Theriot

Color me shocked.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand why he plays SS.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's Super Scrappy

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is an eternal puzzler, isn't it?

On par with trees falling in forests with no one to hear and irresistible forces vs. immovable objects.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because he has limited range...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cliff Lee out 5-4 on a Sac Bunt

Francisco to 2nd. 1 out.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll tell you what's a little frustrating about Pinella

waiting to unveil the “new” lineup that I think many of us have been hoping for (Johnson, Fox, Blanco) until we face one of the best pitchers in the game is quite evil. That way, if Lee shuts us down he can say “see, i don’t need to shake anything up…same results”

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

A pitcher that can bunt. Didn’t think they were allowed to do that.

by PhillyCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Our pitchers can bunt

So can Andy White. Just no one else can

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok I quit this board today...

they were down 5-1 when I did yesterday…

and then what happened

by EamuCanoli on Jun 19, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carroll flies out to Bradley in RF

deep enough to advance Francisco to 3rd. 2 out.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't it be great if...

today is the 2009 version of the 2008 rockies comeback.

by Cubbiegoon on Jun 19, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats what I thought

about yesterday ::sigh::

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs will need to get into the Cleveland bullpen to have a shot, IMO.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shot?

Yes, please.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pick your poison.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bushmill's

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

I’ll have some Effen.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bushmills Black Bush

Delicious. I wish I weren’t still at work.

by wallrock on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

make mine vodka!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right about that.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just trade him to the Indians in the middle of the game.

Just keep him, we don’t want anything in return. :)

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep, put him in a sac and dump him in their goods.

We can later say that we are not taking him back

by cubsnlinux on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs version of dumping poo in a bag and ringing the doorbell.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the next half-inning is key, I think

Bradley, Lee and Soto seemed to be getting things going.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope we keep them at 6 though

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No love there, either...

You should be thinking about rushing water and babbling brooks.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a good day for some Del Taco, that should do it.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa drives in Francisco with a single to right-center

7-0, Indians.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss you, Mark DeRosa.

Come home, son. It’s suppertime.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't there something about how

players tend to have good games the first time they visit their old teams again?

by hmlee on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Especially ex-Cubs

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Jun 19, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2008 memo to Hendry.............

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Memo to Cubs management

get rid of Hendry and fix this

by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Martinez finds a way to get out.

3 outs, 7-0 Indians, middle 4.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-3 ground-out

That Blanco kid can play some D, huh?

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank goodness for that.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems like this isnt the best of times to start listening .......I missed a lot eh?

After last nite’s game I was hoping for something better than this;
Do I dare mention bringing up Iowa again????

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 19, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...

The Cubs could still take 2 out of 3.

by Cubbiegoon on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot lines out to Choo.

at least he went the other way. 1 out.

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

L&B keep harping on the last Indians' WS win in 1948

We hate it when other announcers talk about 1908, guys – cut it out.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They're obligated to mention it - part of the advertising agreement

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Milton rolls one over, 4-3

2 outs, and a few boo birds pipe up

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shout-out to the groundscrew

Groundscrew kicks ass!

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We should let them bat next inning.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm for it

Can probably save some salary and get the same results.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only they'd done worse and couldn't have played today...

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee with a double down the LF line

16-game hitting streak for Derrek, 26-game on-base streak

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's old and fading.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strictly a punch-and-judy batter at this point.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't hit for power anymore

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I said that

I was wrong.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon Geo

Go deep again.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TW...

Nah, too easy.

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto walks

1st and 2nd for Fox with 2 outs.

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blast a damn HR, Jake!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

would be a good time

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by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st and 2nd now

Slap one into right, Jake!

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

de ja vu

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two days in a row!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jun 19, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap call

Better ones in OT3. Jump!

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bradley z’s and lillys conflicts w/ umps are coming around to bite us in the ass lately

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox with a grounder up the middle

Carroll makes an amazing diving stop and flips to Valbuena to force Soto at 2nd.

End 4 – Indians 7, Cubs 0

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 19, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does it mean we are sick,

If we keep watching, listening this team when things are going so badly?
Nah, it just means we are cub fans, and can’t help it! :-( ;-) :-(

and then……
If I didnt have bad luck I wouldn’t have no luck at all!
(Harry Belafonte)

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 19, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, what else would I do

while I not work?

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love you reed

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

god damn it theriot youre not a power hitter

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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