Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Braves, Monday 6/22, 6:10 CT
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Probably not first.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
fail.
: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 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, that was the second time I'm first.
And I tried denying it! Where has my head gone tonight?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes you are
"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 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably not correct. :P
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
is this the game-winning thread?
I don’t know. But I gotta go put Max to bed. So, y’all be nice for the next five minutes or so.
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.
it looks like its going to be blanco, bradley or soriano, and theriot
in the 9th
offen$e plea$e wake up
if blanco gets on
i don’t care who he puts in there.
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou's got Hart on
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
70s porno star 'stache?
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 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
JIMMY!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Vermont!
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 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
How's life?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
kevin hart
the “it’s not quite david patton-hopeless” guy now
like to see Bradley Soriano and Theriot
Nothing against Blanco
Bradley OBP .353
Blanco OBP .296
So, yeah – I’d go with Milton.
"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 OBP .353
Blanco OBP .296
So, yeah – I’d go with Milton.
"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
Mets
Two on nobody out bottom of 8. 5-4 Mets
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Mets sacrifice
Runners at second and third. One out.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Mets score 6-4. Molina missed a tag
Must have had a flashback of Lilly.
"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
Flashback?
Molina doesn’t need flashbacks. Lilly’s image is seared onto his retinas.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Actually he did not miss the tag
but that is how the ump called it. I feel SO bad for the Cards.
"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 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
keep us updated on the mets-cards
having trouble with sportsline right now
Nice catch Hoff!
"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
hoff doesnt have much range
but if he gets to it he usually makes the play. Nice going.
End of the inning
long fly out to the Hoff.
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.
Nice play by Hoff!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
Last chance, boys...
"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
Score three or more runs, please
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
I'll take two...
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 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know
we really don’t need another extra-inning game.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 22, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
hey
just like Jessica… :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 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not exactly
I generally stare at the ground or read a paper but not when THE CUBS BAT.
"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 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright
here we go. Blanco leads off the 9th, facing Soriano. The other 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.
1-1
on 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.
Bradley
is on deck.
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.
ball two
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.
So... they're all due for a hit, then.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
2-2
on 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.
grounder base hit to left!
Blanco singles!
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.
He got up and made it safely to 1st
"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
Blanco single
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
Bradley
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.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is one of the strangest base hits you'll ever see.
I’ll take it, though. :-D
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
did he fall to the ground completely?
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 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
swing and a miss.
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.
cmon Milton
get on base and lets make something happen.
1-1
on Bradley. Send 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.
1-2
on a foul poke.
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.
strike three.
Bradley is 0-4 against this guy now. One out. Riot 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.
bad at bat by Bradley
surprised he looks so feeble as a lefty considering that is the sole reason we signed him.
As are the 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
swing and a miss
Riot strikes 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.
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.
ball one
Blanco steals second.
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.
Defensive indifference, actually
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Pooh's wearing his rally cap.
"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
this team has just not been able to hit HR on the road
or generate any XBH.
Alright guys, good night
It’s been nice reading you.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
leaving with
the go-ahead run at the plate?
DEJESUS!!!
3-0 on Dome
Fox on deck.
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.
ball four.
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.
Are you kidding?
At the moment, Fox is the better hitter.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
C'mon Fox
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Alright Fox
Gapper ties it. Homer for the lead
then we take the lead
math not your subject?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
more emotional based question than math question
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox to the plate
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.
Cards lose
6-4.
"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
swing and a miss
0-2
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.
just came up empty
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
strike three
called. Game 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.
crap
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions
Pretty horrible night for the offense
This “two steps forward, three steps back” crap is getting old.
With this weird stopover/makeup in ATL and makeshift lineup, they sure looked like they were mailing this one in.
Eventually someone has to get a flippin’ hit with RISP.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 22, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions
not really. the ump took a few seconds to call it. i think he just wanted to go home
by jesus christos on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
oooh.. ugly game
Blanco continues to look legit though.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 22, 2009 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
I'm pleasantly surprised by Blanco
His glovework has been spectacular.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
offensive mirage over?
which is the real offense? Sadly, we feasted mostly on one of the worst bullpens (CLE) in the majors, so my guess is we will see plenty more of these from this offense. Another quality starting pitching performance wasted.
Have fun out there on the ledge, buddy.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Well, you knew it was coming
with the next Cubs loss.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a nugget of truth to it all, to be sure...
…I just don’t think you can draw such a conclusion based on one game.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Maybe you should
quit watching, since you seem to know how everything’s going to turn out. Got the lotto numbers for Wednesday night?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
aw Bruce, master of the strawman argument
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
well, not master, but certainly one rarely goes to that well as much as you do
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, you're still around
I thought you slit your wrists over tonight’s game and the prospect of many losses to come.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
naw, otherwise I might miss you spewing your complete drivel
and that’s really quite a show.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 22, 2009 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty legitimate argument
Cleveland’s bullpen is abhorrent at best. Although, I think the Cubs can only go up w/ RISP.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
it was a little outside
but 0-2 you gotta swing.
Absolutely.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, we will get Detroit tomorrow night.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
You have to protect the plate as best you can in that situation. Can’t stand there with the bat on your shoulder.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Cardinals lose 6-4
No changes in the standings.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
Fox is thinking....

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
well that was disappointing!
no big bats tonight to assist a decent start by demp.
on to detroit!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
See you,
And I hope your headache gets better!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
This is going to be a big road trip
not going to be any easy games in Detroit or on the South Side. People are going to need to make plays.
I hope Lou pushes the envelope a little. Twice today Theriot led off innings with singles. Id like to see some hit and run action there because I feel like Dome plays that situation well.
What can you do. Go get them tomorrow.
Shut out on 10 hits
Only the Cubs, it seems.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 22, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
All singles
and all scattered.
Believe it or not, this stuff happens to other teams, too.
Get ’em tomorrow.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
All you can do is go back out tomorrow,
And work hard for better results. It won’t be easy in Detroit.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
it wont be easy
but it’s gonna be fun seeing the cubs play at comerica
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 22, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley's AB was disappointing
Missed his pitch on strike one, and looked like a single-A player on strike three.
Yikes.
This spring I was dating a big-time Braves fan. For her sake, I kept track of the team, watched their games occasionally, and just generally said nice things about them. Not too long ago, she broke up with me. So, I’ve been holding this back for a while…
I HATE THE FREAKING BRAVES!!!!!
Whew. Felt good to get that out of my system.
It’s only one loss. Hopefully the offense picks it up tomorrow against the Tigers.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Tonight
We saw a team with better pitching than we saw over the weekend. Was the weekend an anomaly or was it tonight?
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Well, the White Sox
bullpen isn’t bad, either, and the Cubs got to them, too.
I’m sure I know your answer, though.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Linebrink blows...
… games and the Cubs more than got to him, they were blasting him. Thornton a dink and a dunk or something like that. That happens at times, even to the best. Linebrink, he just plain blows.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Linebrink
is good in the first half, not so good in the second half. Actually, since he’s been with the Sox, he’s been decent.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Numbers don't tell the whole story...
… lately he’s been getting hit and hit very hard. He’s given up runs in 5 of his last 7 outings. His numbers escaped damage on the Thursday game against the Cubs because the rocket hit at Getz was ruled an error but guys are just teeing off on him.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
I thought Dotel
was the weakest link in the Sox’s pen. Linebrink is worse than him?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll never trust Linebrink.
And in advance of this season I said that Ken Williams did nothing to improve the Sox BP. Outside of Jenks, they harbor a desire to be arsonists.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Was the weekend an anomaly or was it tonight?
Time will tell but go Cubbies Tuesday – Thursday!
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Please Aramis
Hurry back. We need you.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
10 hits, 3 walks, 12 LOB, 0 for 6 RISP
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
The teams combined to leave
24 on base. Ugly game all the way around.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Looking ahead to the Tigers
Zambrano v. Jackson – should be a close affair as long as Z stays composed.
Harden v. Porcello – Cubs need to be patient with this rookie who is having a nice season to date.
Lilly v. Galarraga – if Ted stays away from the gopher ball then I see the Cubs winning this one.
2 of 3
would be great…and not at all out of the question.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jun 22, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad
The Tigs put Willis on the DL. Would have liked to see the Cubs get a shot at him.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 22, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

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