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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 6/26, 3:05 CT

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i heart first pitch threads!!!

GO CUBS

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to listen to Hawk Harrelson? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go get 'em, Randy!

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Allie on Jun 26, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Jun 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Allie on Jun 26, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by sue369 on Jun 26, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know you were

:-)

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 26, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutche on Jun 26, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutche on Jun 26, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is

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

by Clutche on Jun 26, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking??

you’re kidding

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

by Clutche on Jun 26, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nasty pitch.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Allie on Jun 26, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

milton badly

i thought he was benched this game

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he wasnt a cub he would

when you become a cub you forget how to swing, let alone hit.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

bradley hasn’t had an RBI in two weeks? That’s impressive

by neifi on Jun 26, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley Ks

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Randy Wells needs a nickname...

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"Oh"

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Goodie1969 on Jun 26, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Single to CF.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he can probably steal bases too

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Double Play!

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DP! Nice!

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fox?

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Right at him, and started it off right

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great DP by

a “career minor leaguer” having a brief “moment in the sun”

by neifi on Jun 26, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

See...

Fox isn’t so bad over there.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang...

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

score 2nd and score often...

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He killed that.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhh fuuuudge

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ONE RUN WILL NOT WIN THIS GAME

i just HAVE to keep telling myself…glass.half.full

:P

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least they got the DP before that homer.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 26, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just a bit outside

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well...

we DID turn a DP just prior to the dye blast…sooooo…..

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what do you think the cubs get today.

Ill say 2-3. Sad thing is, couldnt be a better hitters day. hope im wrong,

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

6

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and yet ...

Iowa wouldn’t let him 3b, because he was a defensive liability

by BatCubFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Pre on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if all it took was two weeks of Trammel

Trammel is a miracle worker or the guys in Iowa are pathetic.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's called Welcome to Sucktown

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goodie1969 on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

contreras is spellbinding

we can’t even swing at his pitches

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we can do better...

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Extra! Extra!

Read all about 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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 outs thru the second inning

and we’ve ALREADY had to hear all of HAWK’s catch phrases…

ugh!

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, Jake.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There ya go, Jake!

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gosh

he’s really enjoying his moment in the sun
(sarcasm)

by neifi on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umm

Yup

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One hit and three strikeouts.

This game is already shaping up to be AWESOME.

by Pre on Jun 26, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-1 RISP

Fail Play by Play

by EamuCanoli on Jun 26, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Back to back K's!

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len and Bob are apologizing for Lou

They seem to forget that Lou’s methods aren’t working right now.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Lou get fired?

If this team doesnt get it together?

by PieFan08 on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are you so sure?

I do not want him fired, just curious

by PieFan08 on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats what I figured

Dammit, I wish we had a cheaper manager. We would have some cash to spend.

by PieFan08 on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he'll walk before he's fired

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Lou looks done

Brenly should get the nod. He seems like he wants the job and would shake things up.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

How does it seem

like he wants the job?

by sue369 on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

by that logic, I'd say there are about 1000 BCBers who want the job

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

by ballhawk on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

the evidence suggests it is you

who is wrong…two more ks today…no homers in weeks

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by sue369 on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Ryanocm1 on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's back in Chicago

probably had his favorite pasta today

by EamuCanoli on Jun 26, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Brenly.

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MPH73 on Jun 26, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"brady"

made me believe that maybe i could even hit 50 hrs

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was the flintstones vitamins

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MPH73 on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

That was a fast 2 innings

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet his entrance music was Bob Marley

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by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

Hits the bo… long single.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*Soto

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh ...

Forget lefty-righty mixing, Fontenot should not be hitting ahead of Soto in this lineup.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geo smokes one!

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geo pot jokes are the flavor of the week!

I like

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geo hits a single .... on WEED man!

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, Blanco!

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

and we remove the “mental”

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by drewishdrewid on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon Drew

Fans will get frustrated when a team consistently fails to execute.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by heine41 on Jun 26, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

drew -- was that bunt not terrible?

Have the Cubs not had poor fundamentals?

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

one caveat --

the starting pitchers have some credit to burn.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As frustrating as this all is...

I was about to say the same thing.

by daily2b on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beginnners luck??

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Jun 26, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

.229

Someone should start the Sorian-O-Meter

by EamuCanoli on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Trey2317 on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This has Contreras complete game written all over it

the guy is like livan hernandez with pitch counts

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least Kosuke's hitting the ball hard

As opposed to Soriano, who can’t seem to hit it at all.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

take a pay cut

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DavidGordon Beckham 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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Horrible

and I have been a defender of Fonz. He is brutal this year, besides the first month.

by PieFan08 on Jun 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

big strike zone today

FWIW. interesting analogy with A. Jones, his demise was swift and mysterious

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Virgil...

Never knew Pat Hughes’ first name was Virgil.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by ScottieG33 on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strikeout fest on both sides

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey everybody

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 26, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hello!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

everyone playing nice?

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 26, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lots of pot shots at Geo

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

zing!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His stock

Got higher?

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pods

can o’ corn

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*cringes*

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

failed attempt to show my distaste with hawk

wont resort to such tactics again…

:P

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

look at Jake Fox

Nice. Keep it up, kid.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jake Fox

Freakin’ Rocks!

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

We need this many runs!

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd be thrilled

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Here come some runs!

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Jun 26, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes crooked # time

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jun 26, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The hell?

Did Hawk just say “Nintendo Splitter”?

by Pre on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawk

“That’s a Nintendo splitter right there.”

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Just the splitters at mid-calf.

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley is so bad.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me or

Does Bradley look a little emaciated?

by hmlee on Jun 26, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

bananas and blow

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jun 26, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MPH73 on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Star Fox

hahah no thats terrible… goes with the Nintendo splitter tho!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jake "Crazy like a" Fox

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Bradley signing

is starting to reach Mel Rojas levels of bad.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOO!

HR Fox!

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Foxy! YES!

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jake Fox

Is our best player.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goodie1969 on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Goodie1969 on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Micah’s been OK, too.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a legend!!!!

offen$e plea$e wake up

by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I start Jake Fox today?

You better believe I did. I benched McLouth for him!

by hmlee on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Out of the Box Fox!!

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jun 26, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

eeeek

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just threw up a little

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jun 26, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOOOM!!!

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

boom...

goes the dynomite!!!

by 12to23to17 on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by drewishdrewid on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by LAcarl519 on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wtf Pat?

“That one’s hit…” long pause…. then you hear Pat yelling without any real confirmation.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot

Continues his hot hitting.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fox

Is he trade bait?

by PieFan08 on Jun 26, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You want to trade

One of the only guys on the team who is hitting for… what exactly?

by hmlee on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this isn't fantasy baseball

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks MJ!

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Jun 26, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At this point

Just put him in left.

by Pre on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why can't he?

He can learn it. Why not turn him into our Zorbist?

The sun will shine in '69

by gaclaudy on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zorb!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we then call him

“Forilla”? Or “Foxilla”?

by hmlee on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he can handle third

I think he can move over

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

wonder what hawks saying now

by jesus christos on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by cubsnlinux on Jun 26, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we call him "The Emporer" ?

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or Emperor even!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice jinx

Do you do weddings, 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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How Many

games has Lou cost the team by refusing to play Fox immediately upon his call up?

by plenz on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by heine41 on Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievable...

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thome HR

damn it

by jesus christos on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thome HR

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-2 pitch

do we hit 0-2 home runs? I’m sure we do but never seems like it

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God Hawk is so effing annoying

Thank God Stoney doesn’t do the “yyyyyes” with him like that other idiot did last year.

by kanderber on Jun 26, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Hawk is annoying, even more so than Santo.

by PieFan08 on Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Goodie1969 on Jun 26, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

konerko k’s

by jesus christos on Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by lexmarklover on Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fox, Jake Fox.

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox HR

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jun 26, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

single by Lee

followed by a blast by Fox

by WanderingWanderer on Jun 26, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

New thread!

Jump!

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

by Clutch16 on Jun 26, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

it is the Cell

Kind of a launching pad.

by elgato on Jun 26, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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