Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. White Sox, Sunday 6/28, 1:05 CT
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"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
and now
Z hits Wise. The home plate umpire gets between the two of them. Z is being told to go back to the mound. Wise to first.
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.
Oh, bring it
We’ll just beat up AJ 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
That would require
a change in momentum.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
First or fail?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
full of fail
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Jun 28, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Pods to the plate
4-0 White Sox. Wise at first.
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.
Tied 2-2
Dammit!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
AAUGH
Brazil scores, tie game.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
I am beyond "down"
it is absolutely maddening.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Runner goes
throw is late. Safe at second base.
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.
Riot isn't all that good at putting out base-stealers
He should let Blanco take those
"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
not with a lefty batting
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
3-0
on Pods
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.
Looked like the throw beat the runner.
and Riot just didn’t get the tag on him.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
throw beat the runner by quite a bit.
DEJESUS!!!
This is why I wish
Lou would just switch Blanco & Theriot in the infield. I know it will never happen, but damn—the improvement on plays like that would be extreme.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
ball four
Pods walks. Two on. Patton coming in to face Ramirez.
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.
Don't get all tantrum-y now, Z
"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 stadium sounds like
there is a giant swarm of hornets loose. that must be pretty intense to play in
thats part of the game
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 28, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
he always gets rattled when there's runners on
he always falls behind
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Brenly airing out Theriot
Says that, on a steal attempt, Theriot always moves up to take the throw and reaches back for the tag, instead of staying back on the bag and letting the throw get there.
It's not the first time he's said that...
And he’s absolutely right. I don’t know why no one has talked to Theriot about it.
I think his comment was about most infielders, not just Theriot
…and he is right. The throw by Soto beat the runner. The ball can move faster than the mitt.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I believe.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Jun 28, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If the USA and Brazil end up tied after 90 minutes, what happens?
A shootout?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
THEN
a shoot out
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
alright
here we go. One out, two on, Ramirez to face Patton.
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.
Foul against Brazil
One of the Brazilians just tried climbing over the back of an American player.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
what, that's not allowed?
oh, right. Soccer, not Rugby.
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 28, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Shot to goal,
Saved by Brazil.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
FFS, Sori
"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
Drink Dos Equis
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
watch
the language.
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 28, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
pot, this is kettle
you’re black.
Except, you know. I’m asking people to abide by the rules they agree to when they join the site, and you’re trying to get me to not do that.
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 28, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
And again...
It’s not your site. You’re in no position to TELL people what to do. You can ask them to stop swearing if the S word really gets your panties in a knot. But don’t tell people to.
yeah, ok.
whatever.
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 28, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
no
you’re not right.
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 28, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I am.
You, for some very strange reason, think you have the authority to TELL people how to talk around here. This isn’t your site, it’s Al’s. How do you not realize how absurd that is?!
expecting people to adhere to the
agreement is not in any way, shape or form, usurping any authority.
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 28, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
fly ball into shallow left
Soriano misreads it, and it falls for a hit. Bases loaded.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
it's really easy to hate
most of them
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 28, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is Patton on this team? He's pitched as regularly as a starting pitcher...
too bad he’s a relief pitcher. 15 games, 20 outings.
offen$e plea$e wake up
He misplayed what should have been a shallow fly to left.
Broke back before he ran in, and it dropped.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
A soccer question...
Whatever happened to Ronaldinho?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Shot wide.
Still tied, 2-2.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
as BB just said: why are we worrying about Fox's defense?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Great line by Bob...
I’m paraphrasing here… “Everyone’s worried about what we’d see from Hoff/Fox out there, but we see this on a daily basis”
He’s right.
Couldn't agree more
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 28, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing's as ugly as this game.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dye hits a high pop fly. Riot DROPS THE BALL. Wise scores. 5-0. Does that mean that there’s an out, because the infield fly rule applies?
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.
how does the run score?
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Runners can advance
at their own risk
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
batter's out, runners can advance at their own discretion
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, to hell with it
Just forfeit this thing right now. Save some embarrassment.
"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
Brazil shoots wide
By just a few feet.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
yeah,
I agree with that.
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 28, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Just watched an episode of TNG.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Even the bad episodes are more entertaining.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Voyager
But not Chakotay-centric episodes—you gotta draw the line somewhere.
What was the name of Neelix's absolutely beautiful girlfriend?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
God, I had a thing for her for the longest time.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
If the guy on third did not tag, should the Cubs appeal?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Thome batting
did the out count? Is Dye on base?
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.
yes
the out counted. Dye is not on base. Two outs, one on.
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 28, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
?
oh, right. Runner scored, bases were loaded.
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 28, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Brazil is dominating.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
GD
and with that it’s 3-2
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Number One, beam me out of here!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
This is some Bad News Bears
garbage. Unwatchable, really.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
FUCK BRAZIL SCORES OFF A CORNER
THE CLOCK IS AGAINST THE USA
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
language
please. Especially for not a baseball game.
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 28, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
NOOOO!!!!
Brazil leads, 3-2.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
so is this a 5 out or 6 out inning?
…don’t forget that Soto whiffed on Z’s pitch out on the suicide squeeze too.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I thought it was ruled a wild pitch?
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 28, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
only because Soto didn't get up
a pitch out is the proper thing to do when you see the runner charging down from third—it prevents the bunt and gives the catcher an easy put out..if he gets off his butt and catches the ball. Unfortunately Soto was napping and it was called a WP.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
ok
that level of analysis didn’t get to the radio.
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 28, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not making it up.
Len & Bob said that Z clearly pitched out on the play
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I believe you
Pat and Ron just called it a wild pitch.
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 28, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It's freakin' over
That’s the kindest thing you can say about that inning.
"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
US. I would say both but the Cubs didn't have the lead
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Either would apply today.
Though I think the Cubs have been worse so far.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Patton
gets a K. 5-0 White Sox.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
He gone!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
Brenly sounds like he's interviewing
for a job.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 28, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
So did anyone else catch Bob's comment about the defense?
About how we shouldn’t worry about Fox when we see Sori on a daily basis… almost as good as the throwing a dart at the dugout to find a better left fielder…
how true that is
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Please don't use foul language during the Game Threads
You have every right to be pissed, but may I ask that you watch your language?
If anything ever goes badly,
I say “AAUGH” or “NOOO” or something else.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Denks has been replaced
but I didn’t catch the name of the new pitcher.
Freel is hit by the pitch. Payback.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
it's still danks
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Lefty throwing in the dirt?
Yup, still Danks
"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
Gameday still shows Danks pitching...
"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
really?
then I really missed it. :P
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 28, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Danks has been replaced.
The new pitcher is Danks.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
My God...
It’s full of Danks!

"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
8 more mins
plus stoppage time.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I saw that.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
that was hilarious
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Man!
Shot right over the top of the goal! Nearly tied it up!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
Dome
to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
High pop fly on the left side
one out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Brazil just barely missed.
Score one more, USA!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
They are when we pop them up.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco
roller to second. Freel out in a FC. One on, two outs. Sori to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
which game you talking about :-(
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
USA vs. Brazil,
The soccer/football game.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Into stoppage time.
Three minutes, USA!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
Do they pull the goalie
in soccer?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm liking this new and edgier BB
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 28, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
it's happening!?!?!?!?
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori Ks
amazingly enough, this is only the bottom of the 7th.
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.
Yes, you didn't miss much.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Just lots of frustrating defense
"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
Me too.
I had a bet w/ a friend Z would be out after 4, give up 2 homers and 7 runs, and Alexi Ramirez would have 4 RBI… sadly, I thought I was under-estimating them.
Besides...
…..the Fox comment, he was just talking how much Ramirez is afraid of contact around 2b.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Shades of '04 Stoney
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 28, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice BS
You clown.
"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
Did that mean
He jumped around on the mound?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
He collapsed face down on the mound
Looked like when Dave Dravecky’s arm snapped while throwing a pitch.
Brazil needs to stop stalling.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
That's winning football
Ask Italy.
"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
Final Whistle.
Oh well. To the World Cup!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Brazil wins
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Brazil 3 : 2 USA.
Game over :(
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
That's an interesting stretch we just heard.
on the radio. 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.
it was the organ only
and when they got to the Root, root root for the, it cut out, and all you can hear is the fans screaming AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH…
just struck me as funny.
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 28, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty much resembled Brazil vs RSA
Brazil scores the winner in the last 10 minutes, dagger through the heart.
Well, as much as I want to watch the rest of this...
I have to go pick up all the branches and stuff that fell from the storms yesterday… sadly, it’ll be less painful than watching this :-(
Second place isn't bad
Especially when we beat Spain 2-0 earlier. I don’t think anyone saw that coming.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
golden opportunity to shock the world
and couldn’t capitalize. I don’t know much about soccer, but 2-0 …. make it stand
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Given that we really had no business being there....
I shouldn’t really feel disappointed. But I still kind of am. Letting a 2-0 lead get away is a real shame. Though obviously this demonstrates just how good Brazil is…
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure does
No such thing as a “moral” victory, but winning today would have really been impressive.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
Can you imagine what the international reaction would’ve been? As it is, they still should be impressed that we dominated the first half, but since we lost they can excuse it as some sort of inconvenient fluke.
Oh well, WC on the way. We’ll show them there.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Konerko
lines out to left. One out.
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While that's really not a helpful comment...
It’s hard to not feel that way.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
thanks for the update
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow,
I didn’t know that. Thanks for pointing it out.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 28, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
a winning streak can't be far away...
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
not trying to sound like a debbie downer but people were saying that a month and a half ago
by jesus christos on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
...for any team with the Cubs coming up on their schedule
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
That seemed unneccissarily
dickish.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
then take 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 28, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
better than cheering for a .400 team, I guess
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
haha, no its not
there is no difference what so ever…this team with the payroll they have is awful
then TAKE A BREAK.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
I think the stretch of games between now and the ASB will begin to indicate exactly what’s going to happen with this team, and a lot of others in the Central. Particularly if Ramirez comes back late this coming week, which appears possible.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take that
Cubs have three series against Central teams, IIRC, including four against Milwaukee and St. Louis. The other series is against the Braves, which is a winnable one. All but three of those games (the upcoming Pirates series) are at home.
If the Cubs are going to make a surge soon, this is the time to do it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Four games each vs. MIL and STL
Not four series, obviously. Sorry.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
AJ
base hit. One on, one out.
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Another base hit.
two on, one out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
How many runs is that good for?
Gotta be at least three, right? :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
even Mark DeRosa
makes errors in left field.
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 28, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
stats don't show how good fielders are.
he just sucks at fielding.
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
no, he doesn’t. He doesn’t take orthodox routes to the ball, but he’s made some excellent catches this season.
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 28, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
open your eyes he's horrible............
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
alright if you want stats...
Soriano : 68 Games in left, 7 errors
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
forgot to mention, next closest to him in the outfield is 5, Justin Upton RF
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
how many games?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
Season Team Pos G GS Inn PO A E DP FP RF/G RF/9
2009 Cubs LF 68 68 599.2 116 4 7 0 .945 1.8
1.8
ok so the point is proven
he has a good arm ….but he is a brutal fielder.
offen$e plea$e wake up
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Show you one stat?
How about instead I show you some game film?
Yes, Soriano has a great arm. But he takes terrible routes to balls and just doesn’t give 100%. When’s the last time you saw him dive for a ball? I can’t remember ONE instance of that happening as a Cub.
I feel really gulty for giving my Mariners fans hell last year
A payroll over $100M and 100 losses… that had to suck.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Same with Detroit last year
Great team on paper but they finished 72-90. Thankfully they were able to bring in some better defense and pitching this year.
Fly ball to left
Soriano makes the catch. Runners hold, two outs.
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.
I have to say I'm a little perplexed why there is so much doom and gloom in here.
It’s only a 5 run lead. Not exactly insurmountable, even in 2 innings.
No, it's not a joke.
Have you watched much baseball? Cut the lead in half this inning, work on the rest in the last.
Hell, teams even score 5 in an inning.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Admittedly...
I haven’t figured out where we’ll get that 1/2 of a run, in the 2.5 we need this inning. But I’m sure they’ll figure it out. :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
score Freel
he counts as 1.5
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 28, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
my comment was in response as to why there was so much "doom and gloom"
in this chat…i think the entire season has something to do with it, not just our chances of coming back in this game. And in response to your dickish comment on whether or not i watch much baseball…yeah, i tend to watch from time to time
sarcasm begets sarcasm...
I assumed that if you were calling my comment essentially a joke, then i was within bounds to respond with sarcasm.
If that wasn’t your intention, my apologies.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
i did not mean anything bad by it at all
i think i just need to stop watching the cubs for a bit right now. hopefully they come back and win, but i’m not holding my breath today…tomorrow begins a new chance
I think it's the idea that we've not looked good.
Little League comes to mind.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
it is ridiculous and obtuse
to not acknowledge how lackluster and listless this team has performed.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I get that.
But it isn’t 15-0. Which I guess it kind of my point. People watch something and start subjectively feeling like things are much worse than they are b/c they get frustrated. But an objective view indicates that (even with a horrible first part of the game), there’s no reason they can’t turn it around in 2 innings and win. 5 runs isn’t that much.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
true enough
And, I’ll add, your line of reasoning is probably what goes through the minds of players on teams that do mount terrific late comebacks.
You need momentum
The problem isn’t the 5 run deficit, it’s the goose egg on the board. There’s a different feeling between 5-0 and 6-1…
Bounced to short
Riot makes the toss to Lee, three outs.
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I can't believe this
White 7, 8, 9 hitters each hitting under .250
today: 8 PA, 5 times they have reached base
that’s bad …. Zambrano
offen$e plea$e wake up
Mom to her son while in Olive Garden dinner:
So, does it still burn when you urinate?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
this game is so depressing
even Judd can’t muster up the energy to yell.
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He may have noticed that
we are a LOT closer to last place than First Place
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 28, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron
is singing. Riot Ks. Bradley to the plate.
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3-1
on Bradley.
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.
3-2
on Bradley on a pop foul. Everyone leave? :D
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Bradley
Ks. Two outs.
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.
unknown at this time.
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 28, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That only happens when he flies out.
Strike outs are ok.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
It doesn't go by that name anymore
Went into the domestic abuse protection program.
I'm gonna go on record and say that through 7.5 innings
this so far has been the least enjoyable Cubs game I can ever remember.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
only felt by the Gatorade Machine
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Strike three called
on Lee. Three outs.
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.
I'm out of here to get some fun things done.
If they come back and win, I promise, I’ll never watch another game this year, including the playoffs.
At least, no more Viagara commercials.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 28, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
Playoffs?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron
please stop. Stop SINGING KUMBAYA!
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.
Here's your sign
Freel is the player of the game for a single and stolen base
was thinking the same thing.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Hart in
to pitch. Pods to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
He may only show up
in a list of worst ever free-agents signings.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
in extra innings today.
…oh well.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Pods grounds out to Lee
Hart to the bag. One out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
I sense you're
lacking some wind in your sails….
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
heh
I’m having a hard time following it, what with Pat and Ron singing around the campfire.
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 28, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
For once I get to watch it on tv...
So I’m managing to avoid it. :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Grounder back to Hart.
two outs.
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.
2 POs in the inning.
I assume 3 will tie a record.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
NL central continues to suck
Cards and Brewers Likely to lose but Reds won so they will now be ahead of the Cubs.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
I just doesn't make sense
to watch standings when we’re playing this way.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
+1
I haven’t looked at the standings this whole road trip.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It's amazing...
how tight the whole division is. It’s like no one wants to run away with it. Which I’m ok with.
Should make it easier for us to get on a roll and destroy everyone.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Dye
goes yard.
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Dye is on my fantasy team.
HR. I take no joy.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
The only the Cubs would come back in this one
is if the Sox somehow found a way to trade for Neal Cotts during the bottom of this inning, bring him up from AAA and have him pitch the top of the 9th

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