Goin' South: Cubs vs. Braves, Tuesday 6/2, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 2, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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Print"Goin' south", of course, is where the Cubs are headed in the United States, presumably (and hopefully) not where they are headed in the standings. This road trip, beginning with the three vs. the Braves, gives the team a real shot at improving their standing in the NL Central. Before the last road trip, a complete 0-6 disaster, the Cubs had actually played well on the road, going 9-8 in their first 17 road games of 2009. Remember, the Cubs did not go over .500 on the road last year until the sweep in Milwaukee in July.
Chris DeLuca's column today has some yawner ideas, including the same ol' Jake Peavy talk (no, Chris, Peavy isn't going to Milwaukee), but he does have one thought worth mentioning:
Outfielder Reed Johnson has been his hottest hitter and deserves to stay in the lineup until he cools. Bradley likely won't sit with his bat warming up and Kosuke Fukudome has been steady, so now seems like a good time to give Soriano's ailing left knee a little rest.
And now that I've gone on record as agreeing with DeLuca, here's the reason NOT to rest Soriano in this series: his lifetime splits in Turner Field, which read .362/.423/.768 with 5 doubles, a triple and 7 HR in 69 career at-bats. Bruce Miles doesn't see Soriano getting rested, either.
Dave van Dyck has a nice profile of tonight's starter, Randy Wells, in which we learn that Wells, through failure and perseverance, has learned what it takes to succeed in the major leagues:
"I'm in a good place right now personally and baseball-wise," [Wells] said. "Everything's just kind of falling into place. I don't try to be anything I'm not, I don't try to be Carlos Zambrano, I don't try to throw 100 [m.p.h.]. I sink the ball, change speeds and if I come out on top, I come out on top.
"Confidence is huge. I would be the first to admit I don't have great stuff, I don't have top-of-the-line starter stuff, I probably don't even have fifth-starter stuff. But the thing is, I have confidence knowing ... I battled when I got into situations. The next step is to not get in those situations anymore."
The key to that quote is "I don't try to be anything I'm not." Too many pitchers do this; I think that was part of Jason Marquis' problems, when he wasn't on -- he was trying to throw 95+, which he wasn't capable of. Wells seems to understand -- I think the Cubs lucked into a good middle-of-the-rotation starter.
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Neither of tonight's starting pitchers has faced the other team before. (Seems like there's a lot of that going around lately.) As noted in dragonsfanatic's translation of Kosuke Fukudome's most recent diary, Kenshin Kawakami and Fukudome were teammates for nine years in Japan, so they've never faced each other, either. Randy Wells has been very good in his four starts thus far. Kawakami has issued more walks than he'd probably like. The Cubs need to start being more patient.
Remember when you could watch Cubs/Braves games on TBS if they weren't on WGN? Not any more -- these days the Braves are "local" to Atlanta TV again. But, today's game is on WGN, so it will be available nationally. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter anyway.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Overflow comment threads will post today at 7 pm, 8 pm and 8:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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and with that, I'm off
I hope to hit the game threads around 6, yawl!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
How bout a lil thingy in the top so I can reduce it...
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That's "y'all"
One of the few good things the South has contributed to the English language, aside from William Faulkner.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And Hush Puppies
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Cuisine is not language
However some of the barbecue around here will have you inventing new words.
"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
ZING!
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Jun 2, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup from @cst_cubs
sori, riot, fuky, lee, milt, font (3b), soto, blanco, wells.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Gordo's tweet seems to imply...
…that the Sun-Times is furloughing its employees:
On the road again. G-Dub back in ST lineup after furlough time. Cubs vs. Atl: sori, riot, fuky, lee, milt, font (3b), soto, blanco, wells.
So if anyone else has been wondering why Gordo has been disappearing for long stretches of time, this could explain it. By the way, if he continues to refer to himself as “G-Dub,” I will stop following him on Twitter and never read another word he writes.
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No surprise
They’ve been doing so for over a year now. What’s surprising is that they furlough “high-profile” writers, like Wittenmyer.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I was wondering
who in the starting lineup was referred to as G-Dub. G-Dub being gordo makes more sense. But I agree that he shouldn’t be referring to himself that way.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
G-Dub?
Yuck. Nick naming yourself is poor form, anyway.
Twittermyer is much better! Gordo works as well.
It's so ridiculous on so many levels.
I admit – I’m partly jealous of the guy because he has a job many of us would kill for, but calling oneself “G-Dub” is grounds for a sound thrashing.
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My only conclusion
is that he was given that nickname growing up. I can’t honestly believe he would nickname himself G-Dub?
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
I like the lineup tonight
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 2, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Shame that with that ERA Wells does not have a W.
He should have a coupla ’em. I bet we get one tonight.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I think the day off did me some good.
I didn’t watch any baseball and really didn’t even think about the Cubs. I feel refreshed! Hopefully so do the boys in blue (er, gray).
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
has anyone heard WHY Lou ...
won’t sit Sori for a game to rest him? I understand he’s a big bat in the lineup, but still.
oh ...
missed the part about Sori’s stats in Atlanta. Sorry, Al.
And he also
had yesterday off.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
IIRC, all that nastiness in Atlanta a couple years back...
…sprung from Soriano homering, like, three times in one game.
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Who got injured?
Wasn’t it some middle ATL infielder that hurt one of our players?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Renteria, now a Giant
"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
Oops - he took out Fonty with a forearm going into 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
To be fair....
on that play had any other 2nd baseman been playing, Renteria would have simply bumped them on the thigh and nobody would have really noticed. Instead, we had Fonty playing second, so he clothes-lined him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, I caught myself
a little late, though. See above.
Because he's gonna get plunked tonight
and Lilly will “retaliate” tomorrow.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Nitpick for archival purposes:
Picture under Soriano says “.368”, story says “.362”.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Although look @ horrible one that Harden has.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like that changed before Wells....
He looks kinda cute in the photo….. no demonic like Harden
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
hiya girl
how you doing?
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I've asked for the SBN player page photos to be changed.
They are, supposedly, working on it.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Touching on what dragon translated from Dome's diary
I’m excited to see the Dome vs. Kawa at bats tonight
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
The good old days
I remember when I could flip between WGN and TBS for Cubs-Braves games. However, since I now live here in Atlanta, I’m stuck with Braves coverage, since the WGN feed will be blacked out.
Stupid, stupid MLB.
Oh well – won’t care tomorrow, since I’ll just be watching the game at the Ted.
"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
Hey all... just got back from seeing Phish at Fenway...
… so i’ve been out of the Cubs loop somewhat. Glad to see they could at least manage a split with the Mannyless Dodgers.
Read something interesting… DLee hit .313/.403/.552 with a .955 OPS in May and hit into only one double play. How did Hoff do over the weekend?
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
Did anyone in particular pass that info along to you. :-)
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One of my buddies... he hates DLee with a passion.
Hilariously enough, DLee seems to play out of his mind every time the buddy goes to a game.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
And we all trust you bought your friend tickets to everygame possible...no?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I could hook you up with him and you could make it happen...
… better make it pairs though, so i can tag along and make sure he gets there.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
I too old for hook ups.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait, so it wasn't my tweet?
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That deepwins, dwid woo offwere twhoo pway?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm twying two dwo some twitter bwisness hwere.
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I bweg yowah pwardon Dwave.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Haven't even had time to catch up on Twitter...
… work email and personal email after two days off / four days out of town are MORE than enough to handle…
… wouldn’t be surprised to learn HE grabbed it from your tweet though. :-)
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
Not taking anything away fro DLee's month of May but...
I wonder if the one double play has more to do with the lack of baserunners/double play opportunities
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
That's the way to put a positive spin on things.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 2, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a huge DLee fan, I'm just messin around
his bat might not be what it used to be but his glove’s still gold
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Well, it's a valid point.
The Cubs lower team OBP may be a contributing factor. I’m too busy/lazy to look at the numbers right now, but I believe he’s hitting more fly balls/line drives this season, too.
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I love it when I'm
busy/lazy ;-) I just sit in my chair thinking about what I should be doing!
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
Ugh
Stuck at work until 9…Wish I could watch this instead.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 2, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Why not do both?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
TWSS
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
Looks like we're gonna have to have a TWSS-Off.
Beware – I’ve got game.
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Tie doesn't always go to the Daver, eh?
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
I was gonna say that...
…but your post shows up as being above mine.
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TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, yeah. I did say it. Right there.
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So what's it like having DMCub's post hanging there over yours?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
A little awkward, to be honest.
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Oh, nice setup
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I figured you would.
I’ll take the wins when I can get ’em ;-)
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
Rich Harden update from twitter
cst_cubsHarden throws on side, says it went well. To do same thurs, then sim or rehab start and return from DL — poss near end of trip.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Relax - Lilly's pitching tomorrow
"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
He said knock "IN RUNS"...
not “UP NUNS”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I know Ted can do no wrong
But I’d rather not hear about him doing that to nuns.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
::blushes::
I have been watching what I eat and exercising more lately.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wii Fit
or Sweatin’ to the Oldies?
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 2, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Chair Yoga.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Volquez to DL.
Not sure whether the Cubs were going to face him next series or not, but Rotoworld is reporting that Edinson Volquez is going to the 15-day DL. Joey Votto is already on it.
That’s right, people – I’m always one series ahead!
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I don't root for injuries.
But this is good news for the Cubs.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
My feelings exactly.
The Reds were really tough on the Cubs in that series at Wrigley, and Volquez and Votto have played well against us. I wish them the best in their recoveries, but the Cubs are a team in need of some breaks – lucky ones.
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Hiyo! Great news. Cincy's precipitous drop in the standings forthcoming...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Jimmy
Learned a new word :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Didya google it?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
dictionary.com actually
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSA
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSA?
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
asked
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Volquez looked bad yesterday
BBTN said he left after 1 IP b/c of tingling in his ring and pinkie fingers.
That doesn’t sound good.
That's a rough break for them
he was rested through a start, had several days off… pitched one inning and now they can’t back date the DL stint. Good for everyone else though!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Everything is Dusty's fault... I thought we all knew that by now.
Floods? Dusty. Hurricanes? Dusty. Earthquakes? Dusty. Pitchers? Dusty. Steriods? Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
JIMMY? Dusty?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Dusty can also be blamed for any of Chevy's problems
Remember that commerical where it said he drove one
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep. GM's bankruptcy? Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Dusty is guilty of Judd on WGN radio
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Judd Sirrott? Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I keep hoping he gets a little better......
but I still want to stick tuning forks in my ears during the 5th
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Tuning forks in ears? Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Sporks
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Jimmy? Dusty? Nope.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Whew!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Jimmy? I knew Jimmy...
I was a friend of Jimmy… I worked with Jimmy in the Senate… Jimmy is no Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Untrue. Hurricanes are George Bush's fault.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Poor responses to Hurricanes? Bush. Cause of Hurricanes? Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Hurricane Dusty
YIKES!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Galveston would be no more.
"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
or
it would have missed land
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
I don't know
I don’t think he’d reach hurricane status. Like, the Weather Channel would talk about the storm becomming Hurricane Dusty, but I don’t think it’d make it past tropical depression status.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 2, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
it would miss land
since that would be clogging land, and we know his feelings about clogging
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
The best of all of 'em... Clutche? Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Thank you. Donations accepted.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
if that post sounded like anything, it would sound like the horn used whenever the home team scores a goal in hockey.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 2, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
the fog horn
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Yes, this
For some reason I couldn’t think of the actual name for it.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 2, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah for 6pm starts!
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
TWSS
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright ya'll... catch ya a little later for the game. Take care and remember: Blame Dusty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Wow...
In news I just picked up listening to Bill Simmons podcast, Joe Buck is going to have his own TV show, in which in addition to discussing sports, there will be “comedy” sketches that he will be acting in? This makes me want to sacrifice a chicken to Jobu to make sure he loses his voice, and never gets it back.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 2, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
A *live* chicken
"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
He MUST have pictures of someone
because he’s a godawful announcer. tv show… Is his sidekick hawk Harrelson?
by jerry morales rules on Jun 2, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Gilbert Gottfried
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
When I saw that he was getting his own show
made me happy I don’t have cable.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 2, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It makes me think, why is there only a Fire Joe Morgan website?
Why couldn’t Mose Schrute have a Fire Joe Buck website as well.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 2, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
OT Comment
But does anyone know where I can get a Chicago Cubs BBQ grill cover?
by jerry morales rules on Jun 2, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions
I live not too far from the ballpark
by jerry morales rules on Jun 2, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
OR
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
or
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
so you know then?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Or right across the street from the stadium....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you just
meow?
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Well then
I’ll just activate my specials car’s wings and fly away.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
i'll believe that when me sh** turns purple and smells of rainbow sherbet
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
TW....
wait, what?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Bomb!
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
nice
and Congrats to Sori for taking sole posession of second place for all time lead off HRs
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
THAT'S
Why you don’t bench Sori this series!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 2, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions
I said earlier a sori leadoff homer will do!
donkey!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Three batters
three hard hit balls. I think they’re going to get a bundle tonight.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Where is everyone ?
Slow thread.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
It's an hour earlier than everyone thought?
Or they’re all waiting for a First Pitch Thread that’s not happening
"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
Was briefly perplexed by that myself.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
on a Japanese Player sidenote
Ichiro has a 25 game hit streak going
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Dome says hello to his old roommate by trying to break his ankle
"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
Anyone in the mood to do a quasi-play-by-play?
I’m at work for the next hour… just hits and outs would do
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
FO6
Short LF – 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
Wells looks good
with a fast 1-2-3 inning.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
FO7 NH
End 1, 1-0 Cubs
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
That is Alfonso Bleeping Soriano
And you will show him respect.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
we should move him down in the line up
hey Worf!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Looks like Lou made the right choice
by not benching Sori…sorry this post is probably a little late just got here
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jun 2, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions
What I miss??
been walking and feeding dogs…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
Sori went deep
Wells had a nice 1-2-3- first inning
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
We gotta get
that kid his first win today!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
well, if he would pitch better
i mean, an ERA of 1.80 and you want him to get wins? he should be better than that lol
i agree, he deserves a few wins by now
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
yeah, good call
who should really lower that by a point…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
if he was better
he would ahve wins, with the 1.5 R per game in support
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
A FIVE PITCH INNING ?
Good lord . I went to check some e mail and it was over. Wow.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
I went back on the DVR
to figure out what Kelly Johnson was up to. I should’ve waited for the commercial.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 2, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
awesome aint it
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Nice
Chip Caray had his baby boy in the booth.
“Just like his grandfather, he likes a bottle late at night.”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I walk in a little late
Find there’s no game thread, Sori HR, good start for Wells
So what’s the score? Just 1-0?
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
LBR hits to 2nd
And throw is off. Safe at first -1 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
Font
with the four foot lead, and having to dive back into first
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
four feet
is like 10 steps for him isn’t it? :P
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Slid for a coupla feet, too
"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
JIMMY!
must keep the tradition
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
TIMMY!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Geo Ks looking
LBR steals 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
What are you yammering about?
My TV and Yahoo Sports says Soto walked
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Settle down Klingon...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a good movie.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The phrase you wanted there was..
“Whatchoo flapping yer gums about, Clutch?”
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, Work is opionated, but he certainly is no deadbeat, like Clutche...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
spellcheck.........
is a good tool
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Crappy Braves broadcast switched it up
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
NM - Geo walked
1st and 2nd – 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
I think he drew the walk there...
that’s what gameday says.. and thought that’s what Pat said..
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Having my only info from GameCast and this thread
I had no idea what was going on for a good 15-30 seconds after reading this.
Chipper figured that the first baseman
needed some extra running drills, and throws it away, runners on 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Wells!!!!
Helping himself!!!!! I love it!!!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions
Love seeing a pitcher help his own cause.
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why the National League is the only league
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 2, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
The senior circuit...
The AL wasn’t even the first league to try to challenge the NL.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
NOW that's how a pitcher gets an RBI
nice, easy inside-out swing!
Yes, I’m still bitter. Deal with it.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
That was a good job by Randy...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Good job Randy!
First hit and RBI!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 2, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
Blanco hits to 3B
Stepped on the bag, but flung the ball to the dugout.
Wells knocks one in – 1st & 3rd, 2 outs, 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
Your are not having a good day at describing this game
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 2, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
On my damned phone
Anybody else wanna take it, feel free
"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
No keep it up
Your ’mistakes" are always in the Cubs favor.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 2, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
LOL -- Brenly
“Wells realized he wasn’t going to get a pitch he could drive out of the ballpark”
You know how you say “in bed” when you read a fortune cookie?
You could just add “Unlike Zambrano” to everything Brenly says.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
we got this one
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Paging...
MLB gameday audio?? Come in gameday audio????
anyone else just lose it?
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions
Good morning
I missed the very first meeting of Dome and Kenshin, but it should be recorded somewhere on my HDD, and funny it’s a comebacker :-)
Ohayou Dragon!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 2, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
morning
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Sori FO8
Mid 2, 2-0 Cubs
"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
McCann FO9
"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
but a long out nonetheless
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Anderson FO4
"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
Kenshin lost his precise locations
there was good documentary film on NHK – he is using too many slow curve ball than he used to in Japan, and that makes his pitching form unbalanced…. and looks like it is continuing a bit….
We'll take it!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Randy Wells = Keeper.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
27?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Not until August...he's 26
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Plenty of good years ahead of him then
Hope he keeps it up. He sounds like a smart guy who understands what he needs to do
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 2, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Wells seems to be pitching some fast innings
did he dip into the Maddux juice?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Hope there is a game to watch
when I get home in 45 min.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 2, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
8th inning on
lol
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Prado FO8
End 2, 2-0 Cubs
"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
Pitch counts through 2:
Wells: 15
Kawakami: 33
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot 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
i think all grins were gone
when Dome tried to take out the ankle with a line drive :-)
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
They did :D
"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
Dome FO7
"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
Is is just me...
or does Lee look slllllooooowwww on fastballs right. down. the. middle.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
seems that has been a running theme
and I truly wish it would change
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
I can only assume he's getting fooled and expects more off-speed stuff...
2 pitches in that AB were GROOVED.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee FO2 in foul territory
Mid 3, 2-0 Cubs
"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
Frenchy 3U
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nice play by Lee - where is Clutche?
Paying bills, no doubt . . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee still has the skillz with the glove.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions
that he does
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Greg White Ks
"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
Be careful on Kenshin's hitting skill
He blasted 8 HRs in 10 years with Dragons, a couple of good basehits Braves…
Kawakami Ks
End 3, 2-0 Cubs
Wells has faced the minimum through 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
If you're going to emulate somebody
you could do a lot worse
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 2, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...you could try and be like LeBron and not shake hands after a loss.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the correct protocol
is to shake hands like a man, and then go beat up the Gatorade machine.
Pitch counts after 3:
Kawakami: 45
Wells: 27
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
So he was the Dragons' Zambrano?
"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
MB
limping after hustling down the line trying to beat out the high chopper
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Took a step and then started jogging normally
We’ll see
"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
Does it look bad?
or some kind of minor thing??
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
hard to say
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Bradley 4-3
High hopper, throw barely beat 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
Bradley come up limping after trying to beat out a throw.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions
Over-under is 10 days
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
#$%$#^&@!!!
is MB hurt??
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
He went straight to the clubhouse.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 2, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it
looked like it was his groin again. I didn’t see an ankle.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Looked like it happened before the bag...
I suspect a calf strain.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 2, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Went right into the Clubhouse
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
DL, Milton Bradley...Milton Bradley, DL....oh I see you two already know each other.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
having MB is great
So much better than Ibanez or Dunn. What’s the point of this guy – can’t even hustle out one ball hard without breaking down.
Calm down, he fells wanted here remember? He'll play through stuff he normally wouldn't now that he has the re$pect he de$erve$.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I $ee what you did there...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 2, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
$o $neaky by $WL
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
And a new $tart?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He can be...
Such a good hitter, dangerous and patient… if only he was durable.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 2, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Even a hustle-play without injury could lead to ejections
He’s got a variety of ways to leave a game
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Pumps some sunshine
your way…
Cheer up, mate! We can still make the playoffs.. :)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Of the last 6 batters...only Dome has hit the ball out of the infield.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
Is there a ball magnet in the 3B glove only when Soto is up?
I swear 90% of his outs are weak choppers to 3B
Not true
He also hits plenty of comebackers and strikes out . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok Milton...
its time to be a man. Stay in the game. You didn’t tear your leg off. Rub some dirt on it and get out there.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Time to...
JUMP!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 2, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
MB watching the rest of the game
Reed to CF and Fukudome to RF
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Release Gregg NOW!
Unconditional and outright. This guy doesn’t deserve to wear a Cub uniform.
Why do the Cubs hate Wells so?
Cubs are the only team in the World that can lose a game after recording 3 outs in the bottom of the 9th and being up 5-3. Ok, maybe not the only, but they really had to collectively try to lose that game. It took a real team effort.
Think about that one for a while.
Some other facts to ponder after tonight’s game:
Cubs were throwing a no-hitter through 6 and 2/3 innings and LOST!
Cubs were leading 5-0 in the bottom of the 8th and LOST!
From the 8th inning on the Cubs had an error at 1st (that would have been an out), hit a batter, through 4 consecutive balls, and a passed ball on strike 3 (that put the tying runner on 1st)
Then my favorite part, as everyone in North America knows with utter certainty that the Cubs will loose, but they then need to rip the scab off and rub a sliced lemon it it as they push you down the stairs, so they make the game go on until the bottom of the 12th inning!!
Cut, and then take camera 2 as we watch Fukudome walk in the dugout with the expression of, ‘Why the Hell am I on this team?"
Priceless. I am not jumping off any ledges, but I am putting a bookmark on this one. We are passed the, "Too small a sample size", passed the beginning of the season, passed, we need Aramis, passed, "You need to pin this one on Lou".
This team fell down on National Television. They should be embarrased. They did not get beat by Atlanta, they just gave it away. They had the pitching, they had enough hitting. It is only one game, but I would argue it may prove to be a very telling game of the 2009 Cubs.
I know return from the ledge to allow you all to enjoy the rest of the evening.
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Cubs By The Numbers
Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
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