First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 6/26, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2009 3:00 PM CDT
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i heart first pitch threads!!!
GO CUBS
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to listen to Hawk Harrelson? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
LOL. I was thinking the same thing.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That is not a laughing matter
It’s pure tragedy, that’s what that is.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 26, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm trying to look for the silver lining
And I just can’t find it. Maybe the silence when Jake Fox knocks his second homer of the game?
"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
Go get 'em, Randy!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Hawk/Stone
remind me why I like L&B.
Has one crew ever used more cliches in less time than those two? Yikes.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
i'm just happy to have the game
and to be home.
first game i’ll actually get to watch in over a week
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
I was just
teasing you. I know you don’t get CSN but you do at least get to see the game today so that’s a good thing.
I know you were
:-)
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
I could, too
If I wanted to watch on the laptop. Given the choice, though, I’ll suffer Hawk for the screen size.
"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
just as long as i don't have to hear "you can put it on the boaaaaards"
i love L&B tandem but i DO miss stoney…
I actually really did like
the broadcast that Stone did by himself. You could tell he really misses the Cub organization.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 26, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
It was nice hearing him do PbP again.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Cmon, you can't expect more than that can you?
Harrelson is nothing but catch phrases, outside of that, he’s completely lacking in baseball knowledge
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Len and Bob = greatness.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Bob as a color man, I could do without Len
he tried too hard to be hip and funny
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a good strategy.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, our top 6 better come through
cuz 7,8 and 9 will provide nothing
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
David Beckham playing midfieldGordon Beckham playing 3B for the Sox.
"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
Paging Alfonso................
please act like a lead off hitter today and get on base
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
man you are like a dog with a bone
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
And that bone is named Hoffpauir
"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 has nothing to do with it........
he’s contributing, it’s Sori I’m concerned about
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
hey, it worked yesterday.
lead-off double. maybe it’ll work again.
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
he is
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Sori and Castro joking around before the first pitch
"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 Ks looking
"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
Looking??
you’re kidding
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Nope
Nasty splitter
"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
Nasty pitch.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Alright
I can’t do game threads today. Being unable to collapse comments is driving me nuts.
Later, everyone.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
That does suck
Seeya.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
"he gone"
i forgot how much i hate hearing that as well
Dome FO9
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Dang...hit it hard. Just right at Dye.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
He hits Contreras well
Apparently.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
he was waiting for theriot to be CS with 2 strikes
so his count could start over
He'll have to wait a while for that
"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 he wasnt a cub he would
when you become a cub you forget how to swing, let alone hit.
wow
bradley hasn’t had an RBI in two weeks? That’s impressive
Jesus Bradley. Get the bat off your shoulder...
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
hey! we signed him for his patience!
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
MB Ks
Mid 1, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Randy Wells needs a nickname...
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
"Cubs do nothing
in the first inning half of 2009". How are they still in this? There must be a baseball God who at least has a sense of humor
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Pods singles to CF
"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 still laughling about the Blame Canada/Kyle Mom videos I just watched..
I may return back to those several times today – beats drinking..
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, when is Geo due up to bat?
I still have to load the one-hitter…
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Single to CF.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
and get thrown out at an alarming rate
you guys aren’t seriously pining for Scott Podsednik are you?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
DP! Nice!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Al. Ramirez 5-4-3 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
great DP by
a “career minor leaguer” having a brief “moment in the sun”
he's a poor man's Phil Nevin
and that’s not a bad thing to have.
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
Dye HR
1-0 Sox
"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 had a terrible feeling about this
all week. This team is playing really terrible baseball right now. It is eventually going to infect the starting pitching.
thank god I found my mute button in time
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
Dang...
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
score 2nd and score often...
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
He killed that.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
He sure did
Wells made a mistake and it got tattooed.
"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
ONE RUN WILL NOT WIN THIS GAME
i just HAVE to keep telling myself…glass.half.full
:P
What's that, Drew?
"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
At least they got the DP before that homer.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
Thome BB
"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
We get real PbP
Tomorrow.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
do not use that moniker on BCB unless you're referring to a certain RFer who played the game right...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
How about someone
Who shags fly balls on the street? :P
"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 - you'd have to call me eHawk after some of the ones I've dropped over the years...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Well, it would be hard for this game to have started much worse
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, it could have been far worse.
Just think back to Dempster’s start last year…
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
yes I guess it could have
but with the meager performance offensively in the first, and Wells getting tattooed, I don’t have a good feeling
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, it sounds like Contreras is dealing right now.
Hopefully Wells settles in, because if he doesn’t, it’ll be a long day.
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
well...
we DID turn a DP just prior to the dye blast…sooooo…..
what do you think the cubs get today.
Ill say 2-3. Sad thing is, couldnt be a better hitters day. hope im wrong,
Konerko 5-3
End 1, 1-0 Sox
"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
1-0 Sox at the end of 1.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
so is it Paul Kon-err-ko...
or Pual Kon-air-ko
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
and yet it took
us 2 months to bring him up and another two weeks to play the guy.
tells you a lot about cubs management ...
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
really does
the whole management structure has been a disaster this year.
He commited quite a few errors in Iowa, didn't he?
Alan worked with him a lot before we let him play in the field, maybe that’s why.
if all it took was two weeks of Trammel
Trammel is a miracle worker or the guys in Iowa are pathetic.
that why Iowa hasnt developed many viable players
i have seen nothing to suggest Fox’s defense is " a notch below horrific" as some scouts claimed.
DLee 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
awesome, three K's for our first four batters
I’ve seen this movie before
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like an adult film.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Contreras looks good today...
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
contreras is spellbinding
we can’t even swing at his pitches
Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.
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
we can do better...
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
I know her name, but how is she famous
other than just for being hot
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Dancing With the Stars...
and she tried some country singing as well
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
Country music signing part makes me sad, but she makes me happy
in my nether regions
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Extra! Extra!
"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 you can because we need better than this Joey Heatherton wannabe...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hoff FO7
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Just got under that one.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
2 outs thru the second inning
and we’ve ALREADY had to hear all of HAWK’s catch phrases…
ugh!
C'mon, Jake.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
I'm hoping we're seeing the start of a long career right now
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Cool.
I was worried this WOULDN’T be one of those game where we go down almost in order for the first 5-6 innings……
"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 26, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Jake Fox doubles up the LF line
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
There ya go, Jake!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
gosh
he’s really enjoying his moment in the sun
(sarcasm)
Too bad....
…there’s just nowhere to play thos guy (rolling eyes)
"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 26, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Foxy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
he's my favorite player on the team and he's only been up for here for a couple months.
offen$e plea$e wake up
LBR 3U
Mid 2, 1-0 Sox
"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
Can we just call LBR "Roll Over" from now on?
All he does these days is roll over ground balls.
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
I will do so until he stops
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
or, prehaps just "L"?
he no longer hits like BR.
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
I like Roll-Over
"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
Works for me.
We use it a lot when talking to our high school baseball players.
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
I think Eddie Gaedel could outhit him right now
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Eddie Gaedel would see more pitches, I know that much.
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
First pitch swinging, LBR. Have some patience bud!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions
he didn't even
give santo enough time to finish his sentence about how bad he is
First time I've heard Santo stop mid sentence
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 26, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol. Yeah, Ronny doesn't do that too often.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot is really frustrating to watch
First pitch swinging? Man!
That's more of a "color" thing
Feel free to keep track…
"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's ok Fontenot
I know you didn’t hit that ball hard or show any plate discipline but there’s always next at bat. Our team is due to turn it around any day now. Contreras is 92 years old, he usually goes down for a nap at 4:30 so that will be our time to shine.
Maybe they can share
Wouldn’t that be cute?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
no
that’s Hoffpauir’s pillow.
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 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
Why does it always seem just too damn easy for the opposing SP?
"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 26, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
It's just insane.....
I mean, I can understand struggling – as in having trouble breaking 5 runs in a game for a week.
But the Cubs’ ineptitute defies reality. The fact that they actually are this consistently bad – especially with RISP – would seem to be evidence of throwing games if I didn’t know better.
I mean, can an offense REALLY be this bad?!?! Really?!?!
"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 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
because our team isn't that good
At least, not right now.
it's happening !?!?!?!?!?
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Castro 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
Nice pitch there from Wells. K.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Getz 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
Back to back K's!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Len and Bob are apologizing for Lou
They seem to forget that Lou’s methods aren’t working right now.
Starting to find his rhythm.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Will Lou get fired?
If this team doesnt get it together?
Why are you so sure?
I do not want him fired, just curious
money. if you fire him you owe money for next year.
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats what I figured
Dammit, I wish we had a cheaper manager. We would have some cash to spend.
At the end of the season.. maybe, but not now..
But otherwise you can’t fault two consecutive PS appearances.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou looks done
Brenly should get the nod. He seems like he wants the job and would shake things up.
How?
What can you really shake up?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he has been highly critical of the team
including the effort being shown and the fundamentals. I just get that feeling from his tone.
As to shaking it up, I can guarantee you Soriano would not be batting first, nor would he be playing every day given how lazy he is and that he refuses to alter his approach.
But you are right to an extent, the disaster that is Jim Hendry has hamstrung this team.
by that logic, I'd say there are about 1000 BCBers who want the job
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
they're all wrong
about Soriano too.
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 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
the evidence suggests it is you
who is wrong…two more ks today…no homers in weeks
has absolutely nothing
to do with his being lazy. There is absolutely no evidence to suggest his is lazy. Lazy players don’t ask to play 150+ games a year. Lazy players don’t say “I will do whatever Lou Piniella asks me to do.” Lazy players don’t push themselves when they hurt.
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 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
If not for that salary
He’d be riding the pine.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
and none of those thousands
have a world series ring
If he was the manager
he would no longer be able to see his son play ball. They did a segment on Bob and his son today on CSN and it means the world to Bob to be able to see Michael play. I don’t think he’d take the job if offered.
You can be critical of this team without wanting to lead them.
true you could
and I dont have any inside information. I think he would like to manage the cubs, just my opinion, although i know you like to jump down my throat for everything I say.
if Lou gets fired (and I don't think he will)
… this year is officially done.
I'd enjoy that. I like Mr. Brenly.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah... but do we really want to start hating Brenly too?
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
Yea why not...
…and then Brenly will be the new vilian in about 2 months.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
wells working quickly...
good to see the kid come back and not get rattled…
by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Seems to be settling in
"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
Brian (not Brady) Anderson FO6
End 2, 1-0 Sox
"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
"brady"
made me believe that maybe i could even hit 50 hrs
Tasty, tasty steroids...
"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 say that if the team falls 5 games below .500
lou will be in trouble, but partly because I’m not sure how hard he’d fight to keep his job
Dusty lasted the year in 2006, and that was a terrible, terrible ball club
Lou isn’t going anywhere unless he actually quits
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
One thing I'll give Hendry credit for...
…he knew damn well it wasn’t Dusty’s fault, and that’s why he let his contract expire.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I remember that 2006 line-up Al posted a while back
Nobody could have won with that team. It was awful.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 26, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
420 singles up the LF line
One on, no outs.
"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
don't you mean "home-grown"?
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
I bet his entrance music was Bob Marley
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
*Soto
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh ...
Forget lefty-righty mixing, Fontenot should not be hitting ahead of Soto in this lineup.
Geo smokes one!
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Gah! Should've been a double, if it wasn't Geo running.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Geo pot jokes are the flavor of the week!
I like
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Stone manages to bash Soto, despite the base hit
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
What'd he say?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't you mean
“Stoney”?
"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
Either someones having a party
or somebody’s gotta do their shirt laundry
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Dammit, Blanco!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
Andy White fails at bunting
FO3, 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
terrible.
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
That's just terrible.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
YAY LACK OF FUNDAMENTALS!
I’ve never seen a team so accurately reflect how not to play baseball than this team
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
I'll go out on a limb
double to right-center.
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
I'm not.
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
for pete's sake
you guys are amazing. Not EVERY bunt attempt is going to be perfect. Other teams screw up too. Wow.
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.
Blanco is one of the elite five, tho.
It’s news when he sucks, too.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
c'mon Drew
Fans will get frustrated when a team consistently fails to execute.
but Blanco
doesn’t consistently fail to execute bunts. He got under it. It happens. The pitcher is hucking the ball at you at 80+ miles an hour, and you have to hit it with a stick. Give me a break.
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 26, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
And yet, the catcher catches it
Every time
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
catching
is WAY easier then hitting.
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 26, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
and catchers
DON’T catch it every time. That’s why there’s a passed balls STATISTIC.;
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 26, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
You're being obtuse at this point
It’s like debating a wall
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
bullcrap.
I just don’t see the point of hollering and Blanco. He usually makes that bunt. He’s been doing fine. It’s one bunt.
It’s not my fault you forgot that catchers don’t always catch the ball, or that hitting is much harder than catching.
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 26, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Show me where I hollered at Blanco
And no, bunting a ball is essentially catching a ball with the bat. It’s a fundamental skill that every player should be able to do. It speaks to a failing of the minor league coaching staff if multiple players cannot execute a play that is a skill that high school players can handle with regularity.
As for your blind devotion to the Cubs, well, I’m behind the Cubs here more than anybody but you. But at least I can look at the team objectively.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
There is a difference
High Schoolers pitch in the low to mid 80’s
These are major league pitchers
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
not you specifically.
necessarily.
but:
I thought Blanco was supposed to be a good bunter?
That’s just terrible.
YAY LACK OF FUNDAMENTALS!
I’ve never seen a team so accurately reflect how not to play baseball than this team
etc, etc, etc.
Blanco has been a good bunter. He got under one. It happens.
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 26, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
drew -- was that bunt not terrible?
Have the Cubs not had poor fundamentals?
I'm past the point ...
where I’m OK with excuses for botched plays on this team. I think a lot of us here are.
one caveat --
the starting pitchers have some credit to burn.
You're right, it does happen.
But to me, bunting should be easier than actually swinging a bat, because you’re not swinging. You’re “catching” the ball with the bat. And if I’m going to be upset when a high-schooler can’t execute a bunt, then I’m going to be frustrated when a Major League baseball player whose skill set is bat control and good fielding can’t do it.
You’re right, it does happen. But I’d hope that Blanco would do better than that.
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
no the Cubs' inability to execute on an almost constant basis is amazing
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
when’s the last time Blanco didn’t execute a bunt?
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 26, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO...good one.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
as kasper said it best last week
how does an AL pitcher who bats 8 times a year show more ability to lay down a bunt than our regulars last week?
Beginnners luck??
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
As bad as Soto has hit this year
his average is better than Soriano’s. I’m just sayin’.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
hahaah by one point.
nice, two really bad hitters.
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Sinatro.. ask soto if he can hook me up with a dime bag..
I’ll need it to get through this game..
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Sori Ks
One on, two 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
Dome FO3
Unlucky.
Mid 3, 1-0 Sox
"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
on the optimist side
Dome has hit the ball hard twice, after looking pretty good in his ABs yesterday.
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
I really don't distinguish in my scoring
The ball was caught in the air, thus I score it FO
"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
Only if you're really lucky
And the ump’s blind.
"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 has Contreras complete game written all over it
the guy is like livan hernandez with pitch counts
at least Kosuke's hitting the ball hard
As opposed to Soriano, who can’t seem to hit it at all.
Dome has hit it hard twice. Just right at people.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
as Ron Santo said last week, if no one would have fielded that
it would have been a hit
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
What does Soriano have to do to be benched?
he’s really trying his hardest, and Lou won’t budge.
offen$e plea$e wake up
take a pay cut
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
that's the rumor, yet he never sits, and he hasn't gone on the DL
sounds more like an excuse they’re using to explain his crappy hitting
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Not quite on pace for 200
But getting there.
"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
Wow. That's ridiculous.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
big strike zone today
FWIW. interesting analogy with A. Jones, his demise was swift and mysterious
Goes pretty low, doesn't 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
He led Dante through the netherworld in the early 60s.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
Ba-dum, psss!
"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 don't mind it at all
In the words of Manny Ramirez “I didn’t kill nobody, I didn’t rape nobody”
This just opens up more funny Geo moments
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Pods 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
This game needs to slow down
I need something to hold me over until the 7EST games
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
I'm ok with it, usually
Unless I’m listening to Harrelson utter it, too.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
failed attempt to show my distaste with hawk
wont resort to such tactics again…
:P
Al. Ramirez 5-3
End 3, 1-0 Sox
"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
Lou & Jim Hendry
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope that the sox try a bunt on him..
If he pulls out a bunt PO, then that will answer the last criticism
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Randy looking solid here early.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
I am so fu&*(&ing tired of seeing...
…ZERO on our scoreboard.
"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 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
We need this many runs!
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
I'd be thrilled if I never read, or heard the name Michael Jackson again
when some jackass on CNN compared him to Jackie Robinson, I just about lost my lunch
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Here come some runs!
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Six pitches, and Bradley has yet to swing his bat
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
oh, there he swung
thank god he wasn’t benched today
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Full count now
Still no swing
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
MB Ks
Swinging
"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
omg i think i've had enough of this
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley is so bad.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
he's had a big strike zone for both pitchers
Cubs batters are totally off balance, Contreras has them guessing and is frankly a savvy veteran that right now is schooling our hitters in the art of you have no idea what pitch is coming next.
what the hell was he doing when he was benched yesterday?
by jesus christos on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
No hookers?
Amateur.
"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
DLee singles up the middle
New hit streak!
One on, one 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
How bout...
…the Fox Trot for his homers?
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I'm sure he's already "Foxy"
In Lou’s mind.
"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
Star Fox
hahah no thats terrible… goes with the Nintendo splitter tho!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
I'd still like to see some Star Fox pics for Jake's at-bats though
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Jake "Crazy like a" Fox
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
The Bradley signing
is starting to reach Mel Rojas levels of bad.
especially compared to
who else we were looking at and the seasons those guys are having
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff FO7
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
At least DLee is swinging the bat well.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
Fox HR!
2-1 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
Foxy! YES!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
That's
a sobering thought.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
I'd agree on those 3
and probably put Wells right up there. But a case could be made for Fox. That’s what’s sobering to me. On a team with this much payroll, the call-up guy is the one outplaying everyone? Man.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
my god he mauls the ball
he has to stay in this lineup when ARAM returns
Gotta go out and get me a Jake Fox jersey soon.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
We have this many runs!
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.
as long as we are using photos of people who passed away yesterday
might I suggest a photo of young Farrah Fawcett the next time Hoff bats?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Wtf Pat?
“That one’s hit…” long pause…. then you hear Pat yelling without any real confirmation.
Someday we'll go all the way...
his actual nickname that is
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Roll-Over 4-3
Mid 4, 2-1 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
Thanks MJ!
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
I like Foxilla
We need SWL back for the image, 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
How about Fox at 3rd
A ram at first, and DLEE in LF?
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
hey, whatever works. hahah
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I kind of like A ram at first
WIth his shoulder, it might protect him
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 26, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
"1-0 the count to Jermaine Dye..."
You asked
"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
Dye 4-3
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
damn you! I thought Dye made it 4-3..
Please type Dye GO, 4-3 so that I don’t join MJ somewhere high up
There's a pattern
“Player” “Play”
“Other info, new score if needed”
"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
Randy is really in his groove now.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
How Many
games has Lou cost the team by refusing to play Fox immediately upon his call up?
But, but....
…there’s no place to play the guy!
"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 26, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
or even shortly after.
and then there’s the fact that we actually sent Fox back down. I know they couldn’t have expected him to hit this well, but they didn’t even give him a chance
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah cause thats what you want to do
Lou: Welcome to the majors kid, we’re trotting you out there everyday know because you need to rescue our offense. Go get em tiger.
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Thome HR
Tie game, 2-2
"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
Unbelievable...
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
0-2 pitch
do we hit 0-2 home runs? I’m sure we do but never seems like it
God Hawk is so effing annoying
Thank God Stoney doesn’t do the “yyyyyes” with him like that other idiot did last year.
It's probably in his contract...
“I will not say ‘yyesss’.”
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
That stuff sucks
he’s such a homer.. it disgusts me. Atleast the yankee broadcasters give the same lines for opposing players…
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
the man is NOTHING but catch phrases
he’s got one for every freaking occasion.
Says "Can ’O Corn, on every fly ball, he gone, put it on the board……..
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Darrin Jackson
has gotten better by partnering with Farmer on the Sox radio team. It’s like his broadcasting IQ went up 50 points just by switching PBP guys.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Konerko Ks
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
A little comparison
Jake Fox: 36 AB, 2 HR, 11 RBI
Milton Bradley: 168 AB, 5 HR, 16 RBI
I’m starting to lose a little faith. And when it comes to Hawk, the only reason i would want to the sox to lose every game is because of him.
offen$e plea$e wake up
Fox HR
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
single by Lee
followed by a blast by Fox
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Castro FO7 H
End 4, 2-2
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wells thought he had it
put his head down
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
New thread!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Does it seem like
Every ball hit in the air is either warning track or HR?
by blakethesnake77 on Jun 26, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
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