Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Braves, Monday 6/22, 6:10 CT
by Al on Jun 22, 2009 8:00 PM CDT
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"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez
"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 22, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanco
drives one into center, but McClouth makes the catch 15 feet shy of the warning track.
Three 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 22, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanco
hits the ball in the air. Just like they wanted.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 22, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blew that chance :/
"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 22, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ive seen that happen way too many times this season
its depressing
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with Blanco at the plate, you really shouldn't have expected much else
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course not
After all, look at what he did Saturday. Oh, wait …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so he's now EXPECTED to come through in that situation every time?
the guy is not a good hitter, he’s in because of his defense
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily
But to ring him up as an absolute cipher also can be misleading.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
think what you want, but I had no expectations that he was actually going to come through
in that situation, and he didn’t
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the best hitters
don’t come through in that situation 70% of the time.
If Blanco can get some good practice in, he could get his average up around .250, and both Fonty and Miles should start buffing their resumes.
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 22, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he got a single with the bases loaded on friday or whenever the cubs were down 7
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets get a run back. Lead 5-3
"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 22, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how is the braves pen this year?
should we get to them or will it be tough?
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3.93 ERA after 6 innings..
Not bad.. not great – near the middle
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 22, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
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 22, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anderson
singles off Riot’s glove.
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 22, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FC
Anderson out at second. Safe at first.
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 22, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Blanco done anything wrong in the field yet this year?
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 22, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glove
I really like his glove. His bat? I have noticed he’s a little more selective at the plate. He’s just not going to hit for a whole lot of power.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
by cubfred on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liner to center
base hit. Francouer to first, runner at 2nd, I expect.
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 22, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hernandez
GIDP!
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 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Evening all...
Mom and bro are back at the hotel, and I’m home…ready for a rally (knock on wood).
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DP!
Lets get some runs!
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Neither team
seems to want this one.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hooray Quality Start!
Now where are the freakin’ bats?
"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 22, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not real sharp, but Dempster gutted it out.
Pitched good enough to win.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 22, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep your team in the game
Can’t ask for much more
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice start
The sign of a good pitcher is when he puts up good numbers when he’s not at his best.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
by cubfred on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanco is great in the field
he should be playing SS and Theriot 2B if they were both starters
by LT on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One error in like 85-90 chances this year with 15 DP's
That’ just sick… and he’s robbed no small number of hits.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 22, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's very good defensively, it's too bad our offense is so anemic or you could pencil
him in with no qualms
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello everyone!
C’mon, Cubbies. Let’s get 3 or 4 runs.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
by ScottieG33 on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
10 bucks soriano wins this game for us
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 22, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
even though he's not playing?
is he going to ninja his way into the game? :P
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 22, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming he thinks he'll pinch hit
I think Lou will go out of his way to give him the whole day off
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp
lead off.
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 22, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the bullpen isn't exactly
bursting with life today, having been used significantly over the past few days.
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 22, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea well idk if Demp has tons left..id rather see the pinch hitter forsure with Demp already over 100 pitches
by cubbiepride on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he needs to go
at least through the bottom of the 7th. Who are you going to bring in to pitch?
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 22, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still, we need all of two runs to lead
letting the pitcher bat in the 7th is enigmatic
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looked at miles....
Lou: ‘fuck it’
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster at 105 pitches
This doesn’t make much sense. I know the bullpen is gassed.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was either demp or miles
pick your choice
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp
anyone got a pitch count for him?
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 22, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MILES
he has had a hit or two this season. I hate Miles as much as the next guy, but he’s a better hitter than Demp
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Demp has more RBIs
Just sayin’
"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 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
Miles 4 in 123 AB, Demp 2 in 30 AB
"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 22, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
Miles 4 in 123 AB, Demp 2 in 30 AB
"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 22, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
Miles: 4 RBI in 123 AB
Demp: 2 RBI in 30 AB
"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 22, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
miles would have found a way to ground into a triple play
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2
on Demp
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 22, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry
Theriot. What happened to Demp, I missed it. Did he walk?
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 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wishful thinking. :D
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 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF
why did dempster bat in the 7th with 105 pitches?!?!?!?!
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly, http://twitter.com/mlbtrivia
by ManBearPigMBP on Jun 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
because Lou is our manager,
and this is just another in a string of ridiculous decisions he’s made this year
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riot
grounds out to second. Two 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 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome to the plate.
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 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome to the plate.
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 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
corkscrew i assume
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrible decision by Lou
this is like the game against Lincecum where he just threw in the towel. Need to try to score here in the 7th.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was absurd
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish you could have a contract mulligan...
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
miles, fukudome, soriano
probably milton…part of the game though
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would say Miles
but Fukudome is a good choice also, but soriano is overpaid but i like him on the team
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1
on Dome
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 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome walks
Fox to the plate.
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 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome walks
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 22, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good eye Dome
cmon Fox
Are both Milton and Soriano available tonight?
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think only Lou knows that
but he let the pitcher lead off the 7th so…………
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me likes Fox here
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0
on Fox
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 22, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for the person who asked earlier
schimpf 5th round blue jays
and lemahieu just homered
by tim815 on Jun 22, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-1
on Fox
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 22, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Full count
on a good fastball.
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 22, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat said
it was a fastball. I didn’t see it.
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 22, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday calls it a slider
"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 22, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday calls it a slider
"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 22, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SBN must be
having problems tonight. Lots of double posts.
by sue369 on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox
grounder to short… NOT in time! Dome to second! Lee to the plate.
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 22, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hustle, Fox!
"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 22, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox beats out inf single
Great hustle!
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 22, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo-hoo!
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
by ScottieG33 on Jun 22, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"can't find a hole when it matters"
LOL..feel bad for ya..
by cubsnlinux on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vasquez
out of the game. Moylen(sp?) coming in. Two on, two outs. Go change your oil.
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 22, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
this is the guy you want right now.
would have been nice to be playing with more than 2outs this inning.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
less than 2 outs is what I'm assuming you mean
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish we got to USE all three outs
instead of wasting one. cant understand the move
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nor can I, but asking Lou after the game will be pointless
“what can I do?” will be his answer
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 hits no runs...
pathetic
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hit a homer lee i need fantasy points
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and winning the game is nice, too >_>
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright.
here we go! Lee to the plate… strike one foul ball.
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 22, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe in DLee.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
by ScottieG33 on Jun 22, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fly ball to right. Francouer makes the catch. Three outs.
o.0
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 22, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey BCBers!
Back here in Kansas…where it’s about a thousand degrees with eight hundred percent humidity.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. I woke up in the middle of the night because it was so not. Not fun.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
by ScottieG33 on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just drove through Iowa on 35 for a few hours.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better today than
last night. There were tornadoes along Int. 35 and highway 20. We are about 17 miles from 35.
by sue369 on Jun 22, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hope i didnt pick up lee right when he went cold
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
correct
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, brutal - can't find a hole when it matters
have we had this many hits this year with no runs?
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna have to TWSS
that subject
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"can't find a hole when it matters"
LOL…feel bad for ya..
by cubsnlinux on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like more Cub fans in attendance
Could hear the root root root for the CUBBIES over the radio
by LT on Jun 22, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At Wrigley Field South
You always can :)
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sucks
BUT – THE GOOD NEWS – only need 1 run to tie it, and the Braves bullpen is pretty awful.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello from St. Louis!
Bunch of damn Cardinal fans around here. Imagine that. I wore my Wrigley Right Field shirt when I drove in yesterday – you know to announce my presence with authority…
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pinch hitter for Moylen
Blanco?
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 22, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
0 big hits
could also be defined as zero extra base hits. 9 singles+no big hits.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Cubs offense,
Please pick up your pitcher when he only gives up one run…..
Thank you
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 22, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dont know why demps is still in... dont forsee this ending well
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he looked pretty good
Striking out Blanco.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and not so good giving up the double
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not the one who gave up the double
just sayin
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not the one who got the strikeout
just sayin’.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no but you are the one who held it up like it was proof Dempster was fine
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the thing about negative nabobs
Since baseball is a game of failure, they’re usually right. But you don’t have to be very smart to take that position constantly.
We’ll see what Lou’s rationale is after the game.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Now there’s an old-school reference. Nicely played.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction...
"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 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um... that's a bit... disturbing.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gregor Blanco
strike three called. One out.
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 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No reason Dempster should be out there
dont care if he gets this guy. Too many pitches to waste the leadoff out.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought we decided last week to not waste any more quality starts from our pitchers?
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
at least 8 guys didn’t get the memo
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lined into right
McClouth doubles.
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 22, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thank god hes not in the NL central anymore
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hows the D look today guys?
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good enough, I guess.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 22, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff's been overmatched in RF
Other than that, decent.
"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 22, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff's been overmatched in RF
Other than that, decent enough. Blanco doing a stellar job again.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jun 22, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit to left
McClouth holds. First and third, one out.
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 22, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
atleast the eight inning is coming up, right?
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou comes out to the mound
but he leaves Demp in. Chipper Jones to the plate. Two outs, two on.
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 22, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Deep center
fly out to Dome. McClouth scores. Votto to second. Two outs, one on.
Dempster’s done.
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 22, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean Prado, right?
"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 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday says Prado at 2nd?
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Prado to second?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, yes...
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 22, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, yes...
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 22, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So did you get it's not Votto? Ha!
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou?
Do you think 118 pitches might have been pushing it?
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
by cubfred on Jun 22, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs couldn't win with 1 run anyways
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they could have won with two
not sure what you’re point is
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my point is either way you need two runs.
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
This hasnt been Lou’s finest hour.
Winnable game, if guys dont execute that is one thing, but put them in a position to win. Letting Demp bat and then running him out there was not right.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ahh come on..Lou wasn't the one at the plate with RISP..
by cubsnlinux on Jun 22, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is the one who let the pitcher lead off the freaking inning
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the K?
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely not
the cubs might have lost the game the same way if Lou managed it well. That doesnt excuse him not.
by Ryanocm1 on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well.. crap.. Demp really fought through it today..
Gutsy outing… Let’s win another goofy one and spare him the loss?
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou never again let your pitcher change your mind again..not very smart
by cubbiepride on Jun 22, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the available options in the pen other than Hart? Can Mamol give an inning?
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 22, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 runs.. not bad
lets strand the rest… hopefully the bats come back
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall
in to pitch. Strike one.
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 22, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall is the new Marmol!
"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 22, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall is the new Marmol!
"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 22, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
groundout
three 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 22, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gregg is not available today if im not mistaken
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
we may see marshal pitch the next inning.
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 22, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has gone 4 in a row
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its time for some 8th inning magic
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely has been
Our inning the last week or so…
"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 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell let a tired Dempster pitch to Chipper if you're going to take him out the next batter
this inning has been one terrible decision after another
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well
if he gets Chipper to GIDP, the inning is over.
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 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd ask for
someone to score here but that must be asking too much.
by sue369 on Jun 22, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or something other than a single
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you feel....I dunno
like kind of dirty doing that? ;-)
by sue369 on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very
but with a cards lost, i’ll be clean in mind. And verbally.
by Cubbiegoon on Jun 22, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster has now made SEVEN quality starts...
…in which the Cubs scored 2 or fewer runs while he was in the game.
Ouch.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 22, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea we havent done him any favors
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every year
It seems that one pitcher is snake bitten. This year it is Dempster.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
by cubfred on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good job by demps and the defense tonight
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez for the 2 inning save?
GLWT, Bobby.
"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 22, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
against our offense tonight?
very doable
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The snake is good for 4 outs at best
If this were anybody but the Cubs, I’d be cussing Bobby lustily.
"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 22, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff to the plate.
Soto on deck.
Ball one.
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 22, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jeez gameday has hoff's strikezone a mile high
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nm i'm not really thinking right now
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff
pops it up to McClouth. One out.
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 22, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pujols
Grounds into inning ending DP. 5-4 Mets bottom of 8.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
by cubfred on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys,
How has the night/game gone?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
all singles...
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i forgot about that ;)
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think there has ever been a cub i have expected less of
neifi included in 06
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and then he woke up, and realized it was only a dream.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All hits have been singles?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
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 22, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the score is 2-0 Braves
how do you think it’s gone?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jay jackson with another fantastic start tonight
5 IP 1 Hit no BB 5 K… he is turning into a pretty good prospect i would say…
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yup
i was gonna post it
but it’s ‘bad news only’ night on the threads
by tim815 on Jun 22, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea he is turning some heads quickly
he has got a pretty good slider appearently..
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 22, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
Ks
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 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One more time
"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 22, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fonty
grounds out. Three 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 22, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cards @ Mets game is more exciting than thsi one.
Tim Redding actually pitched well enough (into the 8th) to get his first W since September. It’s on ESPN down here in Kansas.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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