First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Tigers, Thursday 6/25, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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please win
"Live and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget that until the day comes when God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these words: wait and hope!" - The Count of Monte Cristo
by Bricks and Ivy on Jun 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
+ 4 and a half
"They say that money doesn't buy happiness...but it DOES by Cub tickets. You ever see a sad person with Cub tickets?"
Ted Lilly makes the Cubs win
5-0 in his last 5 starts.
"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
Ted Lilly is the best ballplayer wearing a Cubs Uniform currently
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Except the whole "fielding bunts" thing
I can’t see much wrong with that statement.
"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
So...
I guess I should pull the trigger on a Lilly road jersey then…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
How's your record
With other jerseys?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I have a Lee home jersey...
It’s record is about .500. However, I’m looking for something for the series here in DC and the three road trips I’m taking in August/September…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Go for it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I will when I get home!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got a Home #41 jersey that I got in 2004
Before Lou got here. I got it cause one of my favorite DMB songs is #41, that puppy is 16-4
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Can we please get some clutch hits today
Pretty please
"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 25, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
And Pat just said they're expecting the biggest crowd of the series
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
lots of people in detroit
have free time during the day..
by brian custer on Jun 25, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Ouch
Lee Elia would be proud
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Surprised, though, that they can still afford a big league ticket
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Raburn starting in LF for the Tigers
"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
Gene?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Days like this...
I wish…
XM had home and road broadcasts or I could stream here.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
Sori with a lead-off double
First pitch, of course…
"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
Ground rule 2B to start!
Now cash it in! For the love of God, cash it in!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions
The hot streak is starting for Alfonso
two hits yesterday too.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I have to admit, he's had some better AB's lately
Even before yesterday.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
He's making more contact than usual, it seems
Not as many guess-hack-looking strikeouts, of late.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jun 25, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah and the two fly ball outs he had in game one would have been gone anywhere else
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Taking Theriot back off the "Cubs that can bunt" list
Down to 5 now. Including pitchers.
"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
When was he on that list?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
He slipped on a few games ago on a conditional basis
But that last effort showed the error of that inclusion.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm relying soley on BCB and Yahoo! for the game right now
Don’t know what happened, other than a walk.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks . . . I guess
Same story, different chapter.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Squared to bunt 5 times
Pulled back on the first 3 pitches (all balls). Pulled back for #4 – a strike, and then bunted #5 straight into the stands on the 3B side.
"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
Ugh
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok
we saw this a lot yesterday. How about we try scoring some runs today.
You know, something new
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 25, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
Runs? What are these runs that you speak of?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on HOFF!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
Hough for 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
I hate that
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
This is starting to look waaay too familiar...
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Jake Fox 3 run HR!
"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
You're making that up
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm as shocked as you are
"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
Shocked, but not appalled
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
WHOO HOOO!
Jake Fox finally strikes! 3-0
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
Someone's getting a plate full of shaving cream in his face
At his post-game interview.
"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
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
FINALLY!
A hit with RISP.
And Fox’s first HR.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 25, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
First major league homerun for Jake.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Thats new...
FOX= MVP! MVP!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Finally got a break from work
To see Fox get a HR. Everyone was starting to question where his power went
"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."
You can hit homeruns with men on base?
When did MLB change that rule?
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
No kidding
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you all see this?
desipiodotcom Aaron Miles was a late scratch today with an elbow injury. No word on if it’s career-ending or fatal. But we hold out hope for both.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Ouch
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahahahaha
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 25, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I just read a tweet from len and bob
That he had been scratched for an elbow injury, I can only hope he goes on the DL
"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."
Yeah
The author has been banned here several times. But in order to form my own opinion, I must read what all sides write.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Objectivity, you say? What's that?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Out of curiosity
What was his user name this time?
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
The posts there strike me as childish and poorly written
I find it funny that he bitches about his 1A rights on a private message board and then rips on people who disagree with him on his own.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
We have a lead of more than one run!
I do not know how to process this…
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Theodore Roosevelt Lilly
First-pitch strike.
"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
Thank you Jake Fox
The more these other non-Miles players hit, the better chance we have of him leaving.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I think Fox
should be our every day third baseman until Aramis returns.
Did I start Fox today?
Of course not. Why would I start Fox? What use do I have for a HR, Run, and 3 RBIs? Sigh.
Don't start him tomorrow, either
Stick with what works.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Well yesterday
I was talking with another guy in my league who is a Cubs fan and has Harden. We both agreed not to start our Cubs so that Harden would throw a CG shutout and Jake Fox would hit a grand slam.
Didn’t exactly work…
I suppose not
Do you get points deducted for triple plays?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Not currently
I’m lazy – anyone need it?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'd love to but I'm in and out of my office
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I'll do it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I hope we're not trying to avoid sweeps
the rest of the season
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ARam
takes live batting practice tomorrow per Len. Here’s hoping it goes well
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 25, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Any particular reason?
Why not Iowa, where the pitchers are more able and consistent?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Cause I live 15 minutes away and can get free tickets whenever i need them lol
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
don't mean to pry
but what town do you live in? (I grew up in Metamora)
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Howdy, From Bloomington/Normal
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
If he were in Peoria I could easily go see the games.
Selfish I know…
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Miggy doubles off the wall in RF
Man on 2nd, 2 outs, Bottom 1, 3-0 Cubs
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And I have
10 color commentators to back me up. Plus, I’m better than Judd.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
If you want to be more like Judd, you'd post
MIGGY DOUBLES OFF THE WALL IN RIGHT
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Almost
MIGGY …………………..HITS A FLY BALL………………………………IT’S A DOUBLE OFF THE WALL
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point.
You forgot the BOLD, though.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
No spaces
And 3 minuted late.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'll only give 1 out of town score
1-0 StL top 2
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
No, but catcher's interference played a role
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, Lilly wasn't fooling Fatty at all
every swing in that at-bat was a good one. Thankfully it stayed in
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
The foul ball before that one
Was a horrible hanging curve. Thankfully it went foul – that might have bounced off for a triple.
"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
Thames FO6
End 1, 3-0 Cubs
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
nope, weak grounder back to the mound
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
At least it wasn't the Fukuchopper...
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
That sounds like an
“as seen on tv” gadget… Now, for only 3 easy payments of $19,000,000.99 you too can own a fukuchopper!
Wouldn't be a long line
(I think you mean, “Cue”) :-)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
starting out 3-0
I can’t believe he didn’t just stand there and try to walk
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 25, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome bunts into a 1-3
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
a swinging bunt I guess
it wasn’t actually a bunt
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Bunting on a 3-1 pitch?
What’s up with that?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Swinging bunt
I was distracted for a second – just saw the ball rolling toward the mound
"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
K. Hill Ks
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Miles hurt his elbow!
put him back on the DL and leave him there!
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
I'm pretty surprised by all the cheering for an injury
The guy hasn’t contributed, but still. Don’t you think that’s a bit harsh?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No
The organization isn’t going to get rid of him. He’s been ineffective as a hitter, and inadequate as a fielder (probably because of injury). If injury is the only way to keep him out of the lineup, then so be it.
I can't get on board with that
Maybe they’ll get rid of him, maybe not. But I don’t root for injuries.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't
rooting for him to be injured, I was rooting for the injury that he already has to require a DL stint (as opposed to day-to-day). There’s a difference.
Marginal at best
Especially a 60-day stint.
I doubt you’re evil, I just don’t agree with the thinking. Not a big deal; I’m moving on.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
If that's the
only way to get him off the roster, then I’ll take what I can get.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Let's not wish for serious injuries
Bad karma at least
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Let it not be serious
And put him on the 60-day DL anyway.
"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
Then I can have Fuld ?
At least while Johnson in on the DL. A fast guy with an above average arm who hits for contact ? PLEASE.
"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 25, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Andy White 3U
Mid 2, 3-0 Cubs
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Anybody else think the Cubs
seem to relax when Lilly is on the mound?
I think they are all so afraid that he will run them over
That they play better.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Not me
They haven’t scored much at all for him this month.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted's smiling face
Works wonders.
"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
Ryan Raburn FO8
"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
Ohhhh Miggy actually had a HR
it was above the yellow stripe, but it wasn’t reviewed, so it stands a double
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 25, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
Albert with bases loaded
WOW Santana got him out. He had been PERFECT with bases loaded
"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 25, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
How far did it go?
Yahoo! said deep left, but that doesn’t mean much.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Deep but not too deep.
not at the warning track. Santana not looking that good.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 25, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope he settles in.
Stupid St. Louis, now you’ve got me rooting for the Mets.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
You have no idea how dirty I feel
I hate the Mets MUCH more than I will ever hate the Brewers
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 25, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it because of 1969 more, or more because of proximity?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Just curious as to Jessica's reason
Since she lives in NYC
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
(Not that I minded hearing yours)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Oddly enough
I have no memory of 69. I think I became a fan the NEXT year. Nope had the Mets of the late 70s and 80s. I did not move to NYC till 90 but I hated them plenty by them. One of my highlights as a fan was the 84 double header sweep. Featured a bench clearing brawl. I loved it. Turning point for the Cubs that year or at least it kind of put the Mets in their place/
"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 25, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I took a trip up to Miller earlier this year
my distain for their fanbase is growing.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Grew up in SE WI
My disdain knows no bounds…
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I took my first trip there and it was fine
Was not impressed by the park but no problem with the fans.
"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 25, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Brandon "and the Angry" Inge Ks
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It'll
be interesting to see how Johnson going on the DL affects Dome. You figure he’ll be there everyday, without another option for center. If he struggles, I wonder if Lou hands the position to RJ for good when he returns.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Freel can play center
Not that I want him to, but he can. Milton could too if Lou wanted to give BCB a heart attack
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Yeah
I guess Freel is an option. But sweet moses, Milton in center??
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
I hope Lou has more sense than that
Although Soriano did play second…
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I might be
passed the point where I can hope that Lou has enough sense for anything rational.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Okay, how about Soriano in center?
(Kidding!)
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 25, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I remember that
That experiment didn’t last long, did it?
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 25, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
Don’t think he made it out of ST before being moved.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually started 12 games there during the regular season...
…just to prove he couldn’t do it, I guess.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 25, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That is why they should bring up Fuld
He is a natural center fielder
"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 25, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Maggs 5-3
End 2, 3-0 Cubs
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
That outburst
Is utterly sane and rational. +1
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sori takes 3 pitches in a row
Stop the presses!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And then hits a single...
I just spotted the First Horseman…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
seeing as how the First Horseman is Conquest
I wouldn’t be opposed to the Cubs beginning to conquer things.
It’s the War, Famine, and Death that could be a problem..
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jun 25, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Pestilence get the night off?
"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
Depends on the interpretation
Pestilence can be in place of Conquest, or goes along with Famine in most cases.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jun 25, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori bloops one into LF for a single.
"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
Riot Ks
1 on, 1 out
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
If Theriot
is trying to bunt Sori over, why does he drag bunt? He did that in his first at bat. Just bad execution.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Ryan Theriot still cannot bunt
More news at 11.
"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
Usualy (s)crappy players are good at that stuff
Theriot is fundamentally stupid.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Yep.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Fill in the blank
there might be one or two players that statement doesn’t apply to on this team
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ, Ryan Dempster
1/4 came from the Cubs farm
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco, Wells, and Lilly
Round out the complete list.
"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
you can't jinx a hit streak by acknowleding it
a hit streak is nothing close to a no hitter IMO
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
DLee FO7 deep
And Sori got doubled off 1st.
Mid 3, 3-0 Cubs.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Official scoring
7-4-3 DP
"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
Sheesh
Can Derrek Lee stop hitting into DPs??
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
why is this team ALWAYS so freaking terrible at base running?
WHY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
was that bad fundamentally?
I’m listening to the radio today. Did Soriano do something stupid, or was he just unfortunate?
he rounded second base, and then sort of walked back to second, and took off for first
once he realized he was going to be doubled up.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget...
He was doubled up on the play after trying to steal.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
And we
again see demonstrated Chicago Cubs Baseball Fundamentals: What we learn in t-ball and forget at the major leagues.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Soriano
standing at 2nd base for some reason…gah!
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Embedded acronyms, people...
Your sign of quality.
"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
Oh no
Now someone is going to print that on a shirt.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Snafu
Situation
Normal
All
F*****
Up
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 25, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
There's the Soriano we all know and, um, love...
I knew something was fishy when he took 3 pitches and then singled.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
Dusty Ryan Ks
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
the Cajun connection boot the ball
yep, both of them
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
look, I'm a reasonable person, but at this point...
…Soriano’s either hurt, baseball-stupid, or just plain lazy. And I hope for everyone’s sake, it’s the first one.
Am I missing any other choices?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
That pretty much covers it.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I think
he just lives in his own world. When he’s not hitting, no matter how or what the team is doing, he just sits on the bench and sulks. He is an incredibly self-absorbed player, and that makes his stupid and lazy, oftentimes both, frequently.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Hurt
I know I sound like a broken record but his UZR is waaaaaaaay down as well.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 25, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
For
fuck’s sake.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
That play would be funny
if it weren’t so pathetic.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
For those of us who can't see the game right now...
…what happened, exactly?
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jun 25, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ball was hit to 3B
Fonty got a glove on it, but Riot charged into him and he booted it.
"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
Adam Everett hits to the left side of the infield
Scored as a single. 1 on, 1 out
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Infield hit
I know that was going to be tough, but come on guys. Talk a little.
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 25, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
Grandy 5-3
Man on 2nd, 2 out
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Santiago HR
3-2 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
Ramon freaking Santiago?????
the wheels feel like they are falling off the wagon
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 25, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You would prefer Rathburn ?
"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 25, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
At least the Luis Valenbuela show left town
That really pissed me off, even tho we won all 3 games
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Well, that sucks.
Fundamentals come back to bite the Cubs in consecutive innings.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
funny how that happens
and by funny I mean sad, so very, very sad…
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Miggy Ks
Looked foolish out there.
End 3, 3-2 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