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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Tigers, Wednesday 6/24, 6:05 CT

From Tuesday's game.

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Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Congrats!

I guess

"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 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, really

Especially after “probably not first” the other day when I actually was first.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

tanks for the jump

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

The negative energy is in Detroit

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

you should the doctor about your love for jumping

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

inge ahead 2-1. action pitch

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

yeesh

how was that a ball?

Tennis is to artillery and air strikes what football is to infantry and attrition. - David Foster Wallace

by McNallyish on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

the fastball, not the slider

gameday had it right down the middle

Tennis is to artillery and air strikes what football is to infantry and attrition. - David Foster Wallace

by McNallyish on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-1 to the notorious i.n.g.e

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

about time that thread was getting slow

this one feels like a winner

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Bye-bye Rich

Hello Aaron.

"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 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Hank? Is that you?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish...

"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 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

now 3-1 and ball 4 nowhere close

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

That last thread was really getting slow and we didn't even have many pictures either.

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone posted just as you hit 'z' :)

Shift-C, C is your friend.

"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 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope - that's not it.

it’s happening all the time (not just when someone posts) and started today. Maybe my MacPro has gone Theriot on me…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

im glad someone woke him up

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dont like this new rich harden

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

rich harden doesnt like this new rich harden

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walks

walks walks walks. Them givs me hartburns

"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."

by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

still should be two outs.

do we really have to watch heilman nibble around the zone and take 55 pitches to get six outs again

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

nah he will get out of it

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

+3

"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."

by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Please don't bring your gas can Heilman

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

heilman on to face magilio ordonez two on one out

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

anyways its time more lou quotes

keep them coming

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley's hurt

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

who is in and if you say miles......

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

No! Seriously?

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmm...

Maybe I should have had an over/under on how many innings until Bradley gets hurt again.

by Hilary Lee on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

well shit

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

this is comical. watch this team and see how they score with bases loaded only ONE out

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley gets glove on ball.....

should have caught it

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

is this season over yet?

the team is a comedy of incompetence.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

holy crap nice job fox

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew!

Fox getting it done

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

milton over ran it or over dove it to be accurate there loaded one out.

they gave him a hit wow should be error

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Jake Fox

Freakin’ rocks!

"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 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Does he mutter "Geez!" after striking out?

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

That

was a sandlot catch by Fox

by Hilary Lee on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

jake fox just saved two runs. two outs.

problem is there should be three outs. actually 4 outs

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

This is huge to keep them off the board.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

not there yet

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

please throw strokes helloman

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

everett ahead 2-1. action pitch

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope...

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Fox is no 3rd baseman

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Game over. Our offense should be taken out to the shed and collectively shot. Tired of this garbage.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Aaaaaargh!

"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."

by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

of course....

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

six outs this inning

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

well poop on a stick

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

fox did what he could

can’t blame him. We should be up 7-3 and that run should be irrelevant

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Score update:

Mets 7, Cardinals 0 (bot 6)
Twins 1, Brewers 1 (top 4)
Blue Jays 7, Reds 2 (top 7)

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

So, go Twins!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

you forgot one - Dodgers 3, Sox 1 (top 3)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice lets go twins. cards are done

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

didn't start well

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

blame geo. blame milton and blame fox

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Blame Lou for letting Harden start the inning!

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

i got to blame geo

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

man ive neevr seen so many frustrated people on 1 website at the same time

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

time for a sermon on the mound?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?

You haven’t been in enough game threads. It’s not that unusual :-(

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

It'll get better if the Tigers really put it out of reach

1-2 run games (either way) bring out the carping.

"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 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

True

nothing like a blowout to bring out the really sunny people. I don’t think any of them have shown up yet tonight.

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

and granderson can put this game out of reach

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

no offense

but we are so far from a playoff-caliber team that the out of town scoreboard is pretty meaningless. The other division leaders cannot play as bad as we do, we have to play better

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

We do have to play better but some of us want to know the ohter scores.

Luckily no one is running away with the division as bad as we have looked.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walked. In. A. Run.

Well, crap.

"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 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

All aboard!

"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 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just need to photoshop Lou at the helm and it will be complete.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aaaaaargh!

again

"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."

by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

silver lining

regardless of how much of a sliver it is…

mets 7-0 vs cards top 7th

by 12to23to17 on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

I love it

THIS TEAM IS A TRAIN WRECK.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats the point im at too

hopefully heads will start roling. Ordonez hits .270 and gets benched and hits seventh. Soriano has a. 280 OBP and continues to lead off, killing this team in all sorts of ways.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

welp Hail person is sucking it up right now

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

This team fails in every critical situation

I’m done. Its just not enjoyable at any level. I don’t care if they win this game, the team is pathetic.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Walks

walks walks walks, me still hates dem.

"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."

by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

really hendry

this is the guy you wanted. 22 BB and 25 K.

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

garett olsen and onedec really?

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

amazing.

for this crap.

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hopefully the offense can FINALLY do something

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay so

The Cubs pitchers in that inning. Have a higher ERA and WHIP than Ricky Nolasco does in his ENTIRE START TONIGHT

Rarharhaghahah

by Hilary Lee on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Wharrgarbl?

"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 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pretty negative in here

There are still some innings to play guys.

"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."

by jkobus on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

No.

You’re just the guy who comes into a Cubs board and doesn’t say a single positive thing about the team for the entire evening, regardless of what the Cubs do. Scrolling down your message history makes it hard to believe that you’re actually a fan of the team.

And believe me, if there was a “block” feature on this thing, we’d both be happier for it.

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I have been just been leaving the threads.

Glad I was late getting in here.

"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."

by jkobus on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I keep wondering why I bother coming here...

It just pisses me off. Which I guess just makes the joke on me…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

about time....

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Two unearned runs.. Walks..

Geez.. if not for Fox, this game would be over.. and it was his defense. I don’t think we have a 3b problem anymore FWIW

by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

it was Soto.

if he would have made the catch, no runners on.

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

You gotta blame soto first

He had a much easier play to make at the beginning of the inning.

"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."

by jkobus on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh sorry

Read that wrong. So much negativity in here I just formulate what people are saying.

"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."

by jkobus on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah... so you came to praise Jake Fox, not bury him...

just getting a little Roman history reference in here…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

and yet you keep watching the same crap

are you expecting different results?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have the solution.....

We need Spock to create a black hole with some red matter and create an alternate realtiy where the Cubs score runs.

"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 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

can someone

please fill me in on why i should hate geo this inning?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

dropped a foul pop, which set the stage for 2 runs

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

error dropped out number one

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Took a called third with the bases loaded and none out,

Then dropped a foul pop-up. That batter ended up walking.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

here's my solution. stop waiting til Ramirez comes back.

Nothing is guaranteed with him. Make some moves. Change this roster. Enough is enough.

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

We all know

we ARE capable of coming back…..

"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."

by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

but whats disheartening is what happened earlier.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot swinging for the fences

down by two.

another lou decision that needs to be questioned.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

i thought

that was why we dumped Perry?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto, I think Jerome Walton has room in his studio apartment for you

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Dwight Smith

is moving out.

5th inning with a guy on second no one out.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot BB

Another leadoff runner, y’all!

"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 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

theriot lead off walk

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

next pitch to d lee single

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

There's 21!

DLee pushes the hitting streak to 21.

"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 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

only bright spot this year.

lilly and guzman also.

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

What about all our starters in general?

"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."

by jkobus on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs never die

or at least die hard, as you know….

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

There we go D. Lee!

Lets see some Hoff power now!

"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."

by jkobus on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

In play, no out!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

We've been here before..

I’ve said this a lot tonight eh?

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Me, too, Gonna have a hard time waking up tomorrow.

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gonna share?

"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 24, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tasty stuff

Think I’ll stick with my Bushmills for the next one, tho.

"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 24, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

21!

His BA is now legal!

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

call me psychic but i think i know how this will end

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm going to make my damn fish tacos

I’m not sure I can watch… even thouh my kitchen is only a few feet from the tv

by Hilary Lee on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

common guys tie it up at least....

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Bobby Seay in to pitch

didnt we get some runs off him last night…or was that zumaya

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

god bless you

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah

Zumaya’s the one with the absurd heat

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

zumaya

was throwing 100+ last night

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

104 MPH.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish

Soriano was ujp. He’d do something awesome.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully Bradley will get a chance to hit righty.

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Seay?

I told you so…

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

BACK UP

…the truck. At this stage a double semi might be needed. What an unbelievably inept team in every phase of the game. Relief pitching..defense, key hitting. And after Milton’s diving…er…uh…MISS…I am certain we will learn his wrist is broken in about 12 places. Ummm. Wait till next year?

by bob9550 on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

back off

the ledge. we’re well within striking distance, and will strike if people revert to their means/

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

milton seems to be up to the plate

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Curtis Granderson is good at baseball

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

can we trade

soriano for him?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jun 24, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't I wish

He’d probably be happy playing in his hometown.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

i mean right at granderson too. right at him

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I think I could select at random a BCB posted on this thread to hit for the Cubs

and feel more confident that person would be able to advance the runner. WTF

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I might be able to bunt

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not me

Although I showed a remarkable tendency to get hit by pitch back in little league

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, kind of ironic.

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

hit a bomb milton

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Hoffpauir

sounds like German name, isn’t it?

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

not sure dragon

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does look that way, no?

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's from Texas

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by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know he is American

just curious where that name come from

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

just kidding dragon

Most Texans like to think Texas is its own country… ;-)

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by ballhawk on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would guess either German...

or Dutch. They’re derived from the same roots and sound pretty similar.

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

on the bright side i won a free 5pc french toast sticks at burger king

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

So you got that going for you

Which is nice.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don't agree with the poster that this team is a disaster in every phase of the game

but I can’t help thinking of the scene from “The Natural” where they bring in the kook psychiatrist who leads sessions with the players on how “losing is a disease…” I really feel like the offensive ineptitude in key situations has become a disease with this club that defies talent and belief

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

The pitching is strong...

I’d still advocate a set of trades changing three slots in the daily Batting order……

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by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Advance a runner?

what a novel concept. we’ll have to try it some time…

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by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Brandon Lyon in to pitch

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Lyon, a Tiger, and (Baby) Bears

Oh, my!

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

milton quickly behind 0-2

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

david ortiz has more homers than he does

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's 206.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

but

206 is the new 189

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by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Understood

he should have nine lives…

by dragonsfanatic on Jun 24, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

(Actually, 65)

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

He christened the U.S.S. Constitution

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-2...

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 24, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

from 0-2 milton works it full common

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll give him this

he seems to be able to recover from 0-2 better than just about anybody to work it full

by chitownhawkeye on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

bradley walks time for fox

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

MB BB!

For the third time on the night.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

ball 4 their loaded

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I think that is three

0-2 counts that Milton has turned into walks. At least the last two.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley worked a walk?

After it was 0-2?

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Hit one in the air, Jake!

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

MB has a great eye

and those are great at bats if only the guys behind him were coming through. Brenly getting desperate, just basically pleaded for a granny. Oh Fox, that swing was beyond awful

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

bases full for fox

better make up for that mistake fox!!!!!

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley is the OBP guy tonight

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

That's why Bradley should hit in front of Lee right now.

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Leyland keeps

bringing in pitchers, maybe sooner or later we’ll find one we can hit….. you think?

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by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat says the cubs are "Overdue for a clutch hit!"

No shit… ..I think we’re all on the same page… …come on fox!

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by mrtobby on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

fox does his best fonzi impersonation swinging at first pitch way outside

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Sac Fly

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by MrNFL on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

deep sac fly to right 4-3

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

nice!!

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Sac fly, baby!

Go Cubs’ third-basemen!

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Man...

We just can’t catch a break. Damn.

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

RBI!?!?!

Was that an actual RBI!?!??!?!

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Weird, huh?

RISP and everything…

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Dome, get a hit!!

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

did he spin

out on that whiff?

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by duboisdm on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not watching actually.

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

dome behind 0-2 he looked bad on las swing

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

6-4 LSU

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

+1!

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by Reddevil on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geaux Bayou Bengals!

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alright...

Working the count back in his favor…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

baby steps

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Back to a one-run game

Who’s pitching for Chicago in the bottom of the 7th?

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Darn...

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

ground out inning over

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

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by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Team LOB

Cubs 10
Tigers 7

We win!

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow...

if that was the case we’d be undefeated

by 12to23to17 on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Twins just took the lead in Milwaukee.

Minnesota 2, Milwaukee 1 (top 6)

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Well we have that going for us.

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

The futility continues

This would be comical if it wasn’t so pathetic.
Historically pathetic, of course since this is the Cubs.

by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

we should trade them heilman and cotts for pujols

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

screw this

we love losing by one. Must make them feel better. The ineptitude up and down this lineup is amazing.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

well I am out for the rest of the night

good night!

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

nite

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by KaliCub on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good night

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

lead off single by miguel cabrea

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

You think he is a Dragon or something ?

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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Twins up by 2 still batting

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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

fly out to fonzi one out

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Was that a hop?

A half-hop? How do I score it?!?!

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll go with 'skip'

That seems about right.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have been watching the scoreboards as much as anyone

but in reality, this cubs team is just not good.

They squeked out some victories against a horrifying Cleveland team but it is back to reality now.

Bob Brenly needs to take over next season and clean house. Problem is the contracts that he would be saddled with, he might not want the job.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

You should write a FanPost

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

all it takes is one move...to change

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

i assume you're joking

just frustrated, with no one to talk to.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brenly talking about...

his craving for frosted flakes. Is this what it’s come to?

by Hilary Lee on Jun 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

strike 3 two outs

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Heilman vs. Kelly

91, 91, 93 according to Gameday.

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by Clutch16 on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

hadn't played a major role

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by Reddevil on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

White Sux 1st rd draft pick

Jered Mitchell hit a 3-run home in the first.

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by Reddevil on Jun 24, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank goodness for small favors.

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by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

+11

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's only the 6th but

The Sud-Heads are down too.

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by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

inning over...

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

It felt so

good last week to get some wins. I miss that.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

inge strikes out inning over

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

What?

Good job Heil-boy

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by jaxinnabox on Jun 24, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Heilman is frustrating to watch

but I wouldnt say he has been terrible this season.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

10 LOB and 1-12 w/RISP tonight.

maybe we can get some of that eighth inning MoJo from last week to fix these horrible #s.

Let’s go cubs! the law of averages says so!!

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by LAcarl519 on Jun 24, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

the tigers bullpen isnt as horrendous as clevelands

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

baseball is a game of imperfect...

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by LAcarl519 on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

zumaya coming on

two days in a row cubbies?

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

due up

Soto 2-3
Fontenot 0-3
Soriano 1-4

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Zumaya in.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's knock him right back out.

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by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Next batter??

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by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

We can hope.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

possible good match up for foniz this inning.

think good thoughts

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

im willing to wager zumaya doesnt throw any change ups tonight

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

geo flys out on 101

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

here comes fontenot. bless his heart this little guy has no chance

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

if he hits it cleanly hell richochet against the backstop

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

0-2 on 100 and 102 and mikey hasn't swung

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

cut it cuz he is in huge slump

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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's hiding out with our offense.

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by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

swing and a miss fonzi sstyle

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Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

well get the authentic fonzi swing here

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

thanks for stoppin by fontenot

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by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

he was trying on high heat 0-1 to soriano

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Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

base hit fonzi

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzi with a base knock

Let’s go Theriot!!

I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best

by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat sounded strangely...

disappointed at the single. :)

(Atta boy Soriano!)

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

nice hit

"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher

by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

The Brewers have drawn a run closer

It’s 3-2 Minnesota.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

quickly 0-2 on theriot

by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

0-2 to theriot and he hasnt swung bat

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Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jun 24, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Close one on the no-swing!

I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best

by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

DAMN IT!!

I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best

by Blue W on Jun 24, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey guys, come hang out with me!

JUMP

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