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Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Indians, Friday 6/19, 1:20 CT

From Wednesday's game.

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by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

17th

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 4:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Third is the new first...

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 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Have a good rest of the weekend, everyone.

I’m off to happy hour(s).

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 Bill Potter on Jun 19, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Enjoy, drive safe

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 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

2! (Finally!)

"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 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice pitch!

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 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

It's only slightly better

Than asking him how he packs his bags for road trips

by Hilary Lee on Jun 19, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

someone needs to explain to Judd

that you don’t HAVE to have inane banter while a game is going on

by WanderingWanderer on Jun 19, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shoppach 4-6-3 DP

Mid 5, 7-0 Indians

"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 4:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee with 61 pitches thru 4, hopefully we can increase that to get him out by the 6th.

wishful thinking.

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by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff HR!

7-1 Indians

"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 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we go

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

ReJo HR

nice, would have loved it even more last inning, but we’ll take it

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go Reed

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by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

the difference between walks and 3 run HR

and solo shots. Right there. One at a time though…

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

We scored?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Andy White 4-3

"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 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Hoff PH for Harden

Rich’s final line: 5IP 7H 7R 7ER 3BB 2SO

Yech.

"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 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Hoff, really? I think we now have too many lefties.

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 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I did, and he said..."What can I say?"

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 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hoff 5-3

"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 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

+10000

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by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

LEAVE THE BAT ON YOUR SHOULDER!!

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 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori BB

2 out, 1 on

"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 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

where?

backed to the dugout…NOT to 1B, surely…

…and don’t call me shirley

by 12to23to17 on Jun 19, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok Theriot...time to do your stuff.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Von Joshua?

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 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

as dusty baker would say

the fielders are just clogging up the infield.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder if

people have complained to the Cubs about him? I would have to think so.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I heard he was

related to someone but didn’t know it was Brenley.

by sue369 on Jun 19, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

It isn't. He is Bob Sirrott's nephew.

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 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot FO6

End 5, 7-1 Indians

"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 4:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Use yer freakin' head Theriot, damn it!!

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 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really? That's bad.

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 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

That AB, (I hesitate to call it that), was terrible, just dumb, dumb, dumb...

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 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Serious as a heart attack.

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 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what this offense is doing to our cardiac systems anyway.

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 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff Lee at 74 pitches through 5

"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 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like we'll hit the bullpen in the 8th at that rate.

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 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

The General in to pitch

"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 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Valbuena 4-3

"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 4:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Francisco BB

1 on, 1 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 4:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Here's how I see it:

2 runs in the 6th, 2 in the 7th, 2 in the 8th & 1 in the 9th ought to do it! We got ’em RIGHT where we want ’em!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jun 19, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions  

That would rock! Get it?

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 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, "rocks"! NOW you're just being SILLY!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jun 19, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here's hoping you're right!

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 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

C. Lee sac bunt 2-4

Man on 2nd, 2 away.

"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 4:21 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon General, get Carroll.

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 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Corral Carroll?

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jun 19, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

He just K'ed. His cheeked turned coral...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jun 19, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Entertaining Vid for your commercial break

swing trick

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

neat

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Carroll Ks

Mid 6, 7-1 Indians

"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 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

well, Patton did OK

Maybe he’ll pitch more than once a month from now on.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

id rather see him than marmol atm

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or get sent down, whatever works...

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 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

He can't be.

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 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Two runs coming right UP! Let's GO CUBS!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jun 19, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley 4-3

"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 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

c'mon Milton

keep the average above .240

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

bradley takes strike 1 down the heart, swings at 1 near his hands

yeah the umps are really squeezing you

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Jake Fox is currently ...

the only Cub in the starting lineup hitting better than .279.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions  

just got home

is the game as ugly as the score looks?

by bamix1 on Jun 19, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Unfortunately

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jun 19, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

unfortunate

what kind of reception did DeRosa get?

by bamix1 on Jun 19, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Standing ovation

"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 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Standing O

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

well ...

no one’s tossed a ball into the stands with two outs. But other than that …

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harden was struggling

Other than that, the Indians’ middle infielder tandem has been stellar.

"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 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon D. Lee!!

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 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

D. Lee HR!

7-2 now!

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

The reports of the demise of Derrek Lee are greatly exagerrated...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes

He’s inching closer to double figure HRs. Glad to see him start hitting his stride. Maybe he can carry us for a week or two.

"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 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

5 more solo HR and we'll have this tied up!

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take it anyway we can get 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 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY

another SOLO HR. Don’t see many of those. Check that…

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

That's ONE!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Dlee, way to go big guy!!

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by KaliCub on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice, Lee HR

we need some baserunner and I think things can happen

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by tony412 on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

that's what good pitchers do

when they give up HR they are of the solo variety.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

go back to back again geo

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll second that

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice

Now, let’s get from freaking baserunners.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

We did

And he entered today’s game with a higher OBP than St. DeRosa

by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geo BB

1 on, 1 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 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto walks, C'mon Jake!

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 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto walks, C'mon Jake!

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 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Cliff Lee at 90 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 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh geez

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

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's not a very warm response to him.

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 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

tough crowd

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

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm playing on your response..

Like the crowd said “Oh geez” to DeRo.

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 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too

but I guess my response could of worked either way

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

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me fail!

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 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

There has been alot of that on todays broadcast

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

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can imagine.

Poor guy. Not the best season for him (or us).

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Weren't you watching?

"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 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alright, I apologise for asking.

Sometimes work causes you to miss things…

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fox FO6

Geo on 1st, 2 away.

"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 4:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd settle for a double...

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 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

next AB

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff 6-4

End 6, 7-2 Indians

"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 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

how was fox doing when he was sent back to iowa?

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

All right, I'm busting out the rum

Anyone else want one?

"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 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes, a double!

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 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

man ...

We’re going to end up scoring, like, four runs. Why can’t we score that many when our starter pitches halfway decently?

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

The almighty Mark DeRosa, savior to all

Ks swinging at outside junk in the dirt.

"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 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

He is batting with a broken hip, 4 broken ribs

and severe internal bleeding… what more can you expect?

by lswaidz on Jun 19, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRo K's???

Oh no!!!

"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 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL!!!!

"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 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's Lou Gehrig's birthday! Hard to believe he died 70 yrs. ago...

What a great career & life cut short by ALS. Terrible disease.

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 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

hes the luckiest man not alive

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Died of Lou Gehrig's disease, huh?

Guess he should have seen that one coming…

"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 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

try not to laugh...try not to laugh...

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 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thnk Gehrig would laugh...

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 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

The suspense is killing me...

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 19, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK ...

he’d say, “Help, help! Get me out of this box! I can’t breathe in here!”

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

VMart Ks looking

"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 4:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Choo 4-3

Mid 7, 7-2 Indians

"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 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

the general strikes again!

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Matt Forte's "Let's get some runs!"

Almost made up for his voice. Stick to the gridiron, Matt.

"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 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm surprised...

we had many more 1-0 game ovahs yesterday, but today we are down 7-2 and no one is ready to commit. Maybe yesterday got everyone thinking.

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 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Andy White singles to RF

Look at that, a lead-off hit!

"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 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon AM... take a few pitches...

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 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

BIG BAD AARON MILES GAME OVER WOOOO

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

YEAH MIIILLLESS WOOOOOOO

go die

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm thinkin

He would disagree, not just on wishing death on people, but blasphemy as well.

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

by StevenABQ on Jun 19, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pepe LePew FO8

One on, one 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 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

at least

he only made one out

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Jun 19, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I genuinely feel bad for Aaron Miles

But he’s really not worth a roster spot.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I felt more sorrow for that fly that got killed by Obama.

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 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not gonna march on his house or anything,

but the guy is making plenty of money for doing nothing. He can get emotional support from his family, nothing from me.

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 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, I understand you point

And I’m not going to start a fan club in hopes of boosting his spirit or anything.

by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would be one small group. :)

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 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

LaTroy is actually a great guy. He got a raw deal in Chicago.

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 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Barack was pimp on that fly.

That was some Miyagi shit.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

It would have been great if he did it with some chopsticks.

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 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

since aaron miles is an automatic out, why doesnt he take a few pitches

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

WP

Blanco to 2nd

"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 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori FO9

2 away, man on 2nd.

"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 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I look at it this way...

as long as miles isn’t a part of a double switch…he can’t bat in the 9th inning when we comeback to win the game.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Forte seems like a nice guy

But he shouldn’t mumble so much…

"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 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

No telling

Guest in the booth means no real reporting on 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 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

How bad is Miles

His WARP (wins above replacement player) is negative! He’s actually cost the Cubs 0.7 wins versus having a Triple A scrub on the roster.

by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions  

well atleast theriot didnt fly out

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Riot FO6

Lined one right to short.

End 7, 7-2 Indians.

"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 4:49 PM CDT reply actions  

2007-08 were good years

by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

When was that, again?

"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 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah the homers were gimmicky... but it screwed up his swing.

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 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Posted up another overflow thread

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 4:52 PM CDT reply actions  

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