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You rock!
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 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JIMMY!
"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 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CLUTCH!
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 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Comeback Thread!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Peralta snuck in a 6-3 when I wasn't 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 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shoppach 5-3
Look at Fox with the leather!
"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 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I'm looking.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nicely played
"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 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This thread became very interesting.
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 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me really likee this.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valbuena FO7 H
Mid 8, 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 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good outings for Patton and Heilman
Maybe one of them should have started, instead.
"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 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It's my anniversary
and I have a dinner date with my hubby Keep cheering the Cubs.
See you tomorrow.
by sue369 on Jun 19, 2009 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have fun on your date, sue!
"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 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy anniversary! Have a great time
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 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why we're losing!
Your focus is elsewhere!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley singles to CF
Another 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 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hearby propose that Megan Fox is Bradley's muse.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd go with Odette Yustman, but that's me.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seconded, just like to see more of her
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 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Bradley was this big time raker & gap hitter?
Seems like all his hits are dribblers and bloops.
"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 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now you're going to piss and moan about our players hits?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not complaining, just asking
"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 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Lee out after 109 pitches
Big Joe Smith on in relief to face Derrek Lee.
Lee’s final line: 7IP 6H 2R 2ER 3BB 5K
"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 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope that's not final
And make it 3ER
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got your wish :D
Lee’s final final line: 7IP 6H 3R 3ER 3BB 5K
"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 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee Ks
One out, one 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 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ascanio warming in the Cubs' pen
"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 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'MON SOTO!
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 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo doubles!
2nd and 3rd, 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 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we got something cookin'!
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 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about a fox for Fox?
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 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The plot thickens!
Will we have a Kerry Wood sighting today?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox's first cut looked like he was looking for a slap hit
Good.
"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 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i like the fact that the Cubs aren't just laying down
it’s good to see after this horrid stretch
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
after Harden
had a bad day, that’s what I was hoping for – signs of life.
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 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox is due
"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 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The first sign that Fox isn't the savior, he can't hit a curveball...
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 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you saying Jake Fox can't hit a curveball?!?
"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 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He struggles with breaking 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 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a sec. Did you see the pitcher. He is a freaking sidearm pitcher.
Anyone would get a little off-balance….
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox Ks
Horribly.
2 on, 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 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
according to Gameday
that pitch was 2 feet outside
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 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think fox cooled off when he was riding pine
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fox is pressing
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cliff works it to 3-1...
"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 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why in the world would he do 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 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...And Cliff walks
Bases clogged, 2 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 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd rather have Dome?
"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 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How 'bout a 2 run single Andres? C'mon Blanco!
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 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happens
He’s still better than Miles
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
Blanco’s WARP is 0.1 (Miles’s is -0.7)
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh...
Crowd was looking for a balk there, but is disappointed
"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 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it the right call?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't a balk
"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 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And strike 2 was horse apples.
"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 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shoppach saves a WP
"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 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
god why did Harden have to struggle.....
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because my heart can take THAT.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say he's not your everyday Blanco...
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wOO HOO!!
"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 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
See ya, Miles!
"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 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy White singles to RF!
2 in – 7-4 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 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cliff on 3rd, Blanco on 1st
2 away, LBR to bat.
Smith out, Perez 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 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atta Boy Blanco!!!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 19, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SaWEET!
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Andres, for giving me exactly what I wanted there.
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 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We got us a bloody ballgame!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We got us a bloody second baseman! :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whodathunkit?!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've had one for 3 years now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If a second baseman falls in the woods
and no one’s around to play him, does he really exist?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if the manager keeps sending him out to play SS.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nail. Head.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Aaron Miles just became even MORE useless.
by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on fonteyes
and its time for the YMCA!
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tie run to the plate
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fonty just needs to get a base hit
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jun 19, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets go fontenot
is it bad to ask for a little babe ruth moment
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 ER of Lee not too bad for a struggling offense
i see signs people!
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see
Excellent AB by Blanco. Consider yourself gone Aaron Miles and bring Jim Hendry with you.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanco has more RBI in 40 AB
Than Miles does in 119
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...we could both probably have more RBI than Miles in 119 ABs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Cleveland Bullpen so much.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i like the bottom of the 8th more
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And in comes a guy with an 11+ ERA
Fire, meet gasoline.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 19, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we ave a righty on the bench
ok here comes Koyie
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 19, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It worked again!
Let’s just say I went downstairs…
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 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow lh .436
looks good for fontenot
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
of course -- if the Cubs don't at least tie
Guess who will probably pitch the ninth?
by elgato on Jun 19, 2009 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Koyie Hill batting
LBR still on the bench.
"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 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Hill, keep it going!
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 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so
I guess those Harden for DeRosa rumors probably aren’t gonna fly, given Harden’s performance today…
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only if DeRosa was on the Pirates.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was fontenot announced? because if he was he is done for the day
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 19, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure he was
Dammit
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 19, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Lou just wasted a b at. If he’d sent Hill up instead, he had both sides covered
"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."
by jaxinnabox on Jun 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hill is his only backup catcher.
Don’t want to use him unless you have to… he didn’t know they’d make the pitching change, I guess… hard to say.
by aldimond on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday shows him as being in
Wasted him :(
"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 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the sound you hear
is dozens of sports writers scribbling down in their notepads.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
"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 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hill with an infield single!
Cliff scores! 7-5 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 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how he did that. He was looking at the SS the whole time he was running.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!
the worm has turned, even if we don’t win today
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
WHAT?!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How did Hill get an infield single?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hit peralta or something and popped in the air
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off Peralta's glove
Popped way in the air, and Hill beat the throw from SS.
"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 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Hill!
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 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorianos due for another game winning rib eye
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I should turn on the game!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Fonzie, get yourself a pitch to hit!
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 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COMEBACK CUBBIES!!!!!????????
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT'S an error?
And Johnson’s play was a hit?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it was called an error i guess.
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do it!
"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 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The fans are getting excited. I'm seeing some people standing.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Sori!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how many outs?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sori earn that baller status
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Peralta charged with an error on that last play, BTW
"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 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 to Sori.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's heating up!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
base hit!
Blanco scores, Hill to third, Sori singles!
7-6!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!! 7-6!!
"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 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sori with a single to CF!
7-6! 1st and 3rd for Riot.
"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 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you confirm
KaliCub?
"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 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I withdraw the comment.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
turtle, turtle!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright!!! Ya gotta believe!
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 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
theriot for the love of god do your inside out swing
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
woohoo, but now I have to watch every game in the toilet. :)
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 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have you moved the plasma screen tv in to the bathroom
or are you doing the poop’n’lean?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got my feet in the bathrrom and if I can just reach my neck around I can barely see the game.
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 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your aim
is going to be terrible that way.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all have to make sacrifices
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Call me the MVPeeee
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 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching change - Matt Herges in to pitch for Cleveland
"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 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now Theriot, be patient & get yourself a pitch to hit!
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 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do not, for the love of god
swing for the fences Theriot. Easy does it.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 19, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From your keyboard...
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just a base hit, Ryan!
"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 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder who Ballhawk is pulling for in this game...his native team or adopted team?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs > anything else
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I wouldn't give for a trademark Theriot single to right.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too!
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 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riot goes to 2-0
"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 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it when he follows the ball with his head to low and outside to prompt a "ball" call from the ump.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn… and all while I was watching the LSU game
by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep watching, it's good luck.
And Theriot’s up!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Change back!
We’ll keep you updated.
"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 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
grounder
foul.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tie this game!!!
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 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Riot FO8
End 8, 7-6 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 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fly ball into shallow center
three outs. 7-6, Cleveland. o.0 Anyone wonder who is going to pitch the 9th for Cleveland?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well, we're close!
Woody in the 9th!!
"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 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's welcome him back with a standing O
And a two-run homer.
"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 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Theriot!
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 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we're gonna see Kerry in the 9th.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to whack to theriot over the head eveyr time he does that
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hold em, score twice.
I’m gonna be optimistic and say it’s doable.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
The momentum has shifted!
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 19, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now it's a ball game.
Wouldn’t it be great to win it against Kerry?!
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 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im sure woods a little rusty because this team never has save opps
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Marble in to pitch for the Cubs
Hold on to your hats, people.
"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 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You seem quite
religious.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 19, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's gonna be on today!
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 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm here now guys, maybe I'm good luck!
For once in my life, I hope Kerry Wood fails.
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Milton, Lee, Soto and hopefully Fox
in the ninth.
Certainly doable against Wood. Got to be patient, he is going to have a lot of adrenaline.
Bottom line, regardless of what happens today, this is the offense I have expected to see this season. If we can continue to have good at bats from Soriano and Geo that would be a massive boost.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 19, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very doable against an amped up Wood...
He’ll walk at least one guy. Just got to be paitent and get some pitches to hit!
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 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
based on previous history
he’ll walk a guy, hit a guy, and then who knows…
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully this can outing
can straighten marmol out
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopeful
I have high hopes against Wood that we can scratch across at least one. I’m calling a Gameboard homer.
by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling a walk from Milton and a 2 run walkoff homer from Lee
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 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not wild so far....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 19, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Francisco FO3
In foul territory
"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 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pronk in to PH
"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 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, It's going to be an awkward loud standing O
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Well done, sir.
I’ll tip my cap for that 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 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't stop laughing...
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 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make it green!
"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 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“KERRY WE LOVE YOU BUT PLEASE SUCK TODAY THANKS”
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Welcome back, we love you...
now throw shit, please."
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
LSU is smacking that ass in the CWS.
by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we draft their middle infielders?
"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 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We already did.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we traded for one of 'em...
"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 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was joking, really.
Fontenot and Theriot.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got Fonty from the O's
For some juicer. Don’t remember his name
"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 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but LSU, and...
Okay, it didn’t work. I’ll accept that.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
drafted their 2b
their ss is a freshman
by tim815 on Jun 19, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol with a lucky called 2nd strike there
"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 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pronk walks
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 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on now
Can’t be walking people Marmol!
by wallrock on Jun 19, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barfield PR for Pronk
"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 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol
The walkin’ man…
"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."
by jaxinnabox on Jun 19, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol Flagg
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obscure, but good.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright
bring it home, guys! We’re out to dinner now. See you in the (hopefully positive) recap!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 19, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring me back some leftovers..
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 19, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe in moral victories
But I’m shocked this game is even a contest.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 19, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why marmol why?
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For shits & giggles...
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 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or a big fat swinging K!
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 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carroll Ks
1 on, 2 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 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on get this derosa guy out, who is he anyways?
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a perfect time to see DeRo ...
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How crazy would this be?
Get DeRo to end the ninth, win off Wood?
I can haz?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikes? Do you throw them?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how in thw hell does derosa have 49 rbi's
we used to complain that he wasnt a clutch hitter
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 19, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what do you mean "we"?
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because there's no such thing as clutch hitting
(sort of — at least there isn’t to the degree many people say there is)
I’d guess he has 49 RBI because he’s batted with lots of RISP and because he’s hitting well.
by aldimond on Jun 19, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The lord of all creation, Mark Thomas DeRosa, savior to all
Walks. 2 on, 2 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 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
on water?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not the best color man in the league for nothing, folks!
"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 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He walked DeRo with VICTOR MARTINEZ on deck?
[Barfs]
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 19, 2009 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh, not Martinez
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 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Curious
as to why we did not bring Guzman in?
by blueballs on Jun 19, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
saving him for extras
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 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
please please please please
get out of this
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall up in the 'pen
"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 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never an easy day at the Friendly Confines.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a pitch Victor could have cranked
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol 23 pitches...13 balls...did he get Rich Hill's old locker this year?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes! Now go get some runs!!
"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 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
VMart Ks on a check swing
Mid 9, 7-6 Indians.
Hello Kerry!
"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 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
all right we got out of that one, now to win this game...
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 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i got wood and a harden right now
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
I like this inning like I likes my women: need one, would love two.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol in 2009
32 IP, 33 K, 32 BB
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Recipe for heart failure.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very consistent
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 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems pretty consistent to me
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jynx
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 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least he's consistent
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the word of the moment is consistent
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 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if you're so insistent.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i say wood purposely throws the game, whose with me!?
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are they playing "Welcome to the Jungle"?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Is Lilly pinch hitting?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trevor Crowe in to play LF for the 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 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hope they win this now
the radar looks nasty
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 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta go get back in my spot.
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 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack one!
"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 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, but I'm not sure how it'll help...
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
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 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scroll back up near the top of this page
if you need a little help
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1 to Bradley
"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 5:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And the count is full
"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 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
too easy..
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley FO5
"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 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Coulda really won over the crowd there!
Oh well, next time.
"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 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
choo RF
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm staring daggers at my screen
hoping y’all will bring me some good news.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone with TV or radio see/hear how the crowd reacted to Wood?
by aldimond on Jun 19, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But more importantly
Did DeRosa get a standing O?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A nice 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 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm enjoying myself to Becker!
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yesterdays heros need to step up
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSS~!!!!!
"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 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee HR!
Tie 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 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D LEE!!!!!!!!!!!
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tie Game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at least I called the homer by Lee, woohoo!!!
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 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good man D-Lee
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 19, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s make it two comebacks in a row!
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Jun 19, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No way...
HELLS YEAH!!!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al almost got that one!
Crushed that fastball!
"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 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Proud to say
I’ve had him for two months… The first month did suck though.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 19, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMFAOOMGROFLCOPTER
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 19, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love ya, Woody!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo FO9
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 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now who thinks we should’ve kept Wood?
by jballgame on Jun 19, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon Fox...
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Jun 19, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Foxy don't like breaking balls
"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 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a big bat you have, Fox.
The better to hit game-winning homeruns with.
Please?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jake Fox works the count full
"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 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
layed off three close pitches to run the count full
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why ya always gotta stay to the last out in baseball!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derrek Lee is my hero
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox walks!
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox walks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eye-popping
"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 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you sir may I have another?
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand at attention.
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 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone please explain to me
how Brian Austin Green is hittin’ that?
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 19, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox BB
One on, two 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 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
too bad theriot didnt bring the guy at third home in the 8th
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
too bad Bradley couldn't get on base this inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson Vs. Wood
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
That's a hard one.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's done the bunt single route before
worked pretty well once.
by wallrock on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no no no no bunt
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Cow!!! How about a triple RJ?
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 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the hell? bunt?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is gamecast lying....
or did he just try to bunt?
by bbates6 on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gamecast is lying
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Jun 19, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunt?
Does not compute.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cliff FO8
Free baseball, y’all. 7-7
"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 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
extra innings
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Jun 19, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
extras bitch!
holy hell, what a great game
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 19, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else notice
We’ve scored SEVEN runs?!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 19, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shivers run down my spine
im getting the feeling of the 2008 offense coming back
and it feels good
by bbates6 on Jun 19, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you wood for giving us a chance to win
by jesus christos on Jun 19, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many extra innings have we played this year?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
len and bob just said this is the 9th time
this year, 6th time this month
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Jun 19, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but how many actual innings?
15 or so?
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 19, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better get these extras over soon
Radar not looking good
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 19, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw, what the hell?
Extra innings overflow: 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 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is great, now the team feels like anything is possible.
Especially after the last couple of games.
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 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gregg in to pitch the 10th
"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 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hold em and get to Vizcaino!
Come on Gregg!
"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 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW! are these guys fucking serious?
I get home to see that its 7-7! sweet. same thing happened yesterday!
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 19, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!
GO CUBS!!! THAT WAS AMAZING!!!! We need this kind of play to get their asses in gear.. good job Cubs!!!
Don't assault me and I won't assault you, because you don't know what I will, or won't, do. I'm going to end it with that. - Milton Bradley 2003 to Paul Lo Duca
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jun 19, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FLY IT!!!!!!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 19, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
So I came home and had to clean up before I leave for 3 weeks. It’s 7-2, w/ 2 down in the bottom of the 8th. I came SO close to turning it off, but decided I’d just clean with the game on.
YAY CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Jun 19, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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