Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Indians, Friday 6/19, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 19, 2009 3:15 PM CDT
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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
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
C'mon Rich, throw strikes!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
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
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
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."
Yuck, Harden has thrown 36 pitches, only 21 strikes
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
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!
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
Cleveland, maybe?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy, Chewie.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
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
C'mon Rich, throw strikes!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
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
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
looks like the Cubs will spend Friday
making another bad team look really good.
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
we haven't hit two three-run home runs in a month
and they hit two in 2 innings. Harden fastball=zero movement
see my previous post...
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
You forgot already after Lee tried to remind you yesterday?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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."
or bad teams, like the Indians are
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant: good hitting teams.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
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...
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
Harden
isn’t fooling anybody today, unfortunately.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 19, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
See, all it takes is six run deficits to get him in the game.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
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)
.
yeah, teams are always clamoring for often injured pitchers
off of yet another bad start
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I said trad him after his last start
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 19, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
After his last start he went on the DL
So that wouldn’t have been any smarter of a thing to say at that time either.
so the Cubs weren't the only ones giving up runs?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
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
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
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)
.
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."
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?
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
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
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
Jamey Carroll had 15 walks all season
and rich had to walk him on four balls….
offen$e plea$e wake up
harden was pretty darn good last year
so when you say damaged goods realize he came on the cheap for a reason.
and he's already allowed 11 homers
something’s obviously wrong
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
And out come the nuts
That’s enough for one day.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 19, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
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
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
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.
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
and out comes the name caller
what are you even talking about
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
and you need to go to the bathroom
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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."
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.
What time do the Cubs start today?
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
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)
.
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
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"
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.
But...but....HARDEN is pitching today!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, that is being pretty generous
re: pitching
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 19, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Here it comes... Wait for it... wait for it...
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
The Pelican Grief
Count it.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
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"
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?
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?
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"
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?
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
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"
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sounds like Harden is putting it up there on a tee!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
DLee doing his best Jake Fox impersonation with the glove.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
It was sarcasm.
Excellent one hop snag by Lee
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
that play by lee was off the hook
he saves so many runs
We need a homestand against the Pirates
and Nats…which would either save us or make us all jump off a building
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."
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
Johnson strikes out looking
backdoor breaking ball
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
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
harden is hurting his own
trade value at this point. can we move him to the pen and give someone else his starting spot?
be careful what you wish for
the Nats have given us fits on the road
Why all the SO looking?
Does Lee have some kind of awesome out pitch?
lots of changeups and breaking balls on the outside corner to RHBs
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
Blanco lines one to left-center
but it hangs up for Francisco. 2 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
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.
That sounds kind of "Hawk"-ish in nature.
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
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
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
Isn't it wet in the OF?
Makes it a little hazardous to break out the usual sprint.
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.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
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"
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.
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
trust me I have...
if it was directly over his shoulder ala Willie Mays, then I could see your argument
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
I just
think we should have gotten out of that inning without giving up any runs. Next inning… hmmm not so much :)
+1
Although Pat said he got a bad jump.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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
that's what ill prepared offenses do
they guess on pitches. and the Cubs have been guessing wrong all day
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
I'm happy the Cubs are so relaxed
after 1 amazing win over the Sox…calm down everyone…the players are cool with it
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
I think he's still better than Miles
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really going out on a limb there.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
oh great
another injury for my fantasy team. See you on the DL DeRo
DeRosa shaken up trying to catch a foul ball.
Ran into the bricks.
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
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
That's a pleasant combination.
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 Bradley even make it TO the bricks for a foul ball?
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
smart play be DeRo
knocking out our bullpen phone like that.
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
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
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
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."
maybe he could pull a Rick Ankiel
he’s our best hitter today
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
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
Santo was happy about it
“Lee has no-hit stuff 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
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
interesting.
It’s only the 3rd inning – seems a little early to be making that judgment to me.
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
Of course, Harden would pick up a single
blooper to left-center
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
len really gets on my nerves in these blowout situations.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
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
A Soriano homer would be nice right now
Let’s see if he’s actually turned the corner.
Wow... Valbuena is a one man team.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Is Harden's OPS higher than Miles's now?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
and nothing but outs from our offense
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
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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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."
Harden is fine
Everybody has games like this. Look at Santana recently. It’s the offense that needs to pick him up.
That's a lot to ask ...
considering our offense hasn’t been supporting pitchers when they throw quality starts.
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
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
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."
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."
so you're only happy if we shut the other team out?
allowing all of two runs is too much for you?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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."
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
+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Mine’s bigger than yours
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 19, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
I expect No hitters at least once a week, c'mon!!!
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That's really not the problem right now
We would be five games over .500 if we could score consistently.
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."
Francsico singles to center
off Theriot’s glove on the diving attempt
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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
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
That's Super Scrappy
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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
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
Cliff Lee out 5-4 on a Sac Bunt
Francisco to 2nd. 1 out.
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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”
Wow
A pitcher that can bunt. Didn’t think they were allowed to do that.
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
you have to have guys on base
to bunt them over.
Carroll flies out to Bradley in RF
deep enough to advance Francisco to 3rd. 2 out.
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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"
The Cubs will need to get into the Cleveland bullpen to have a shot, IMO.
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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
Pick your poison.
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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
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
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
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
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
yep, put him in a sac and dump him in their goods.
We can later say that we are not taking him back
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
the next half-inning is key, I think
Bradley, Lee and Soto seemed to be getting things going.
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
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
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
DeRosa drives in Francisco with a single to right-center
7-0, Indians.
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since Harden is still in, I'm assuming Lou has surrendered?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Or he's trying to give Patton a fresh slate from which to work.
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that's really one thing he shouldn't have to worry about
we have several very well rested arms out there
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
we do have a lot of games in a row coming up
But I see your point.
Lou apparently conceding this game already
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the bats have been crapping their pants for over a month.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I think all that crap has burned a hole through their pants....let's see..
Lee is a tough match up especially for a struggling offense
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.
Isn't there something about how
players tend to have good games the first time they visit their old teams again?
Especially ex-Cubs
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
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.
Memo to Cubs management
get rid of Hendry and fix this
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Martinez finds a way to get out.
3 outs, 7-0 Indians, middle 4.
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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
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
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
If we can get a run or two this inning
We MIGHT have a shot. Emphasis on “MIGHT.”
should also put an emphasis on IF
scoring runs against good pitchers isn’t something we do well
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot lines out to Choo.
at least he went the other way. 1 out.
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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
They're obligated to mention it - part of the advertising agreement
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indeed.
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
Milton rolls one over, 4-3
2 outs, and a few boo birds pipe up
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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
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
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
If only they'd done worse and couldn't have played today...
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a Position player finally gets a hit
only took 3.2 innings
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
Lee with a double down the LF line
16-game hitting streak for Derrek, 26-game on-base streak
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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
Strictly a punch-and-judy batter at this point.
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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
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto walks
1st and 2nd for Fox with 2 outs.
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would be a good time
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
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
That would have been a good spot for Lou to run out there...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
at first looked safe by a mile
on replay it was very close
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
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
yeah, what else would I do
while I not work?
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