Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. White Sox, Sunday 6/28, 1:05 CT
by Al on Jun 28, 2009 3:45 PM CDT
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Ambivalence reigns supreme
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 28, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a cool pic of Blanco...
yeah, that’s all I go
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
got
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or is it too much irony
that the photog is named “Nam Y Huh”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 28, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks! Last threat too depressing!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 28, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just glad it worked
Had to try out copy-n-paste on the iPhone. I feel all ’90s now
"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 28, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milton's luck will change now ... after I made myself his biggest fan
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
touchdown in the top of the 9th thread!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jun 28, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
though with the 8th still going, that may not be enough.
…finish this up, Hart!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jun 28, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ball four
to Thome.
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 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do believe this is the...
Cubs come back and win. Thread.
Or let’s hope so anyway.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll have one of what you're drinking...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
make it a double!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone
got a hit?
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 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shots, we're doing shots....lol
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of what?
"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 28, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'ere
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 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is a synonym for cubs fan.
Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result
"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"
Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001
by MandMexpress12 on Jun 28, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nix
pinch runs for Thome.
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 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
roller to third
force out at second. Three outs. On to the ninth!
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 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6 to tie!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 28, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since we're on the road...
I guess we go for the win? So I’ll take 7 :-p
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope randy wells is our all-star representative
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theodore has a shot.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 28, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's going to be lilly if it's not wells ... which i highly doubt
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take great joy
in the selection of Randy Wells.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 28, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theodore Roosevelt Lilly for me
"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 28, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's gonna be Ted
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope whoever is chosen won't have to play...
So all of our guys will be well rested to have a second half run.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I second that notion
"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"
Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001
by MandMexpress12 on Jun 28, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/under
on the number of fairweather fan posts today… So far I see two up aleady…. I say 8
by LT on Jun 28, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
By fairweather...
Do you mean someone disowning the team right now?
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
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 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
single, single, blast. single, single, walk, blast.
give the sox a little going away present.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That word up there, the one that starts with a 'w'
I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before…
"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 28, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox walked.
he the only one today?
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 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Farney HBP
"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 28, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee and Bradley both had free passes, as well
"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 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
I think so.
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 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley, Lee and Freel have walked, too.
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 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox to the plate.
Some defensive changes to the Sox that no one cares about. Thornton up in the pen.
Fox bounces out to short. One out. Soto up.
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 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox 0-3 with a walk
Think they figured him 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 28, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
along with his 0-5 yesterday?
ya think?
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 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah i just think he's a little eager to show that his friday performance wasn't a fluke
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They didn't throw him many fastballs today, if any.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he's 0 for his last 8 over two days.
I won’t say he’s been figured out, but he’s not going to hit .374 the rest of the year, obviously. If he can stay on offspeed pitches, he’ll be fine.
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 28, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The adjustments go back and forth
Some pitchers appear to have adjusted to Fox. Now he needs to do the same. I think he’ll be OK, if he does as trey says.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's spent 6+ yrs in the minors for a reason
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jun 28, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We play tomorrow or Tuesday?
Pittsburgh, right?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tomorrow and yes
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep and they are not that far behind us.
Better starting pitching than you’d think but not very good at much else.
PS a Rookie making his MLB debut beat the Brewers so we are not the only ones it happens to.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto
high fly ball. Pods makes the catch up against the wall. 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.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 28, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's most depressing
Is thinking about the 15 game lead we should have if we played up to our potential.
by Danwood on Jun 28, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
An "exciting" pop out to left.
I’m has my life come to?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 28, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Freel to the plate
1-2.
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 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like standing are going to be the same, except Reds move into third, cubs will be 3.5 GB once again
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna go on record...
as saying I kind of like Ryan Freel.
(Regardless of what happens in this at-bat)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do too
I don’t think he got anything resembling a chance before he hit the DL, and now he’s showing why he’s in the bigs.
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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always liked Freel
when he was with the Reds. He could be a useful tool here.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too. I like the guy, and always liked him. I like Farney too.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 28, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swing and a miss.
Welcome to fourth place. game over.
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 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game 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 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good bye all...
I’m gonna go drink some thing strong.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jun 28, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get me one too
While you’re up…
"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 28, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too! Tomorrow will be better, wont it??
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 28, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't be any worse, 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 28, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
then a shutout by Denks?
probably not.
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 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The season starts this week.
3 in Pittsburgh, 4 versus Milwaukee. Need a strong showing.
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 28, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fun while it lasted
right, guys?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 28, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
atleast aaron miles hit that grand slam
by jesus christos on Jun 28, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling a sweep in Pittsburgh
Cubs sweeping the Pirates, of course
by murphymj on Jun 28, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it's tough
but nobody is running away from anybody in this division. The stretch between now and the ASB is heavy with intra-division games. And the Cubs play most of them at home.
Starting tomorrow, it would be a good time for the Cubs to get on a run.
Keep the faith.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruce, how can you be
so optimistic?!
Man, it is damn impressive.
I just don’t see it with the performance on the field with RISP, and the bullpen in its current state.
Even in 2007 & 2008, the RISP performance was no where near worst in the majors as it is now.
by The E-Man on Jun 28, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's called being a Cubs fan....Ernie wanted to play a double-header even when we had players
like Andre Rogers and Billy Cowan…..that’s what we are….eternal optimists….
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 28, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think there is
a “stranglehold” on being a Cub fan = eternal optimist no more than the Republican party is the “God” party.
People just roll in different ways. Its cool if you are optimistic in the face of overwhelming odds.
After being at the “alter” many times in 40 years, I personally look at it differently until proven differently.
by The E-Man on Jun 28, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not just being optimistic, E,
it’s being realistic.
If the Cubs were 9 games back right now, I might not be so sunny. But I haven’t seen anybody in this division that’s better than the Cubs. Problem is, I haven’t seen anybody any worse, either. :)
This team still has more talent than the others. The pitching has lived up to form. Now, the bats have to, too. There’s plenty of time for that to emerge.
Hang in there, dude.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 28, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know what you mean....it's not like I'm planning on saving money for playoff tickets
But as a baseball fan, I have a favorite team, and I like watching that team play.
Although I’m disappointed at the GM, the manager, and some of the players (ha, ha), I know that baseball is still full of surprises, and we aren’t that far behind, so no use in getting out the bottles of gin and vodka yet, or worse the razor blades :-)
I only drank a Fosters today, and only because I was thirsty :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jun 28, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce is Right, I admit,,,,,I tend to be a glass half empty guy about cubs (& other teams I follow))sports,
And noted we are closer to last place than first; (I know, thats lame!)
I need that reminder that we cold turn this around. So thanks.I’ll have one of my home brews and tomorrow will be another opportunity to win!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 28, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep reminding me, Bruce
It ain’t ovah yet :)
At this point, you are right – no one really is performing like the Dodgers in the NL Central. So – we cannot stick a “fork” in them yet, by any means.
However, It is so goddamned frustrating watching them play like this now (pukes a bit, in mouth)!
I will be there Friday, and Saturday, and my record is pretty abysmal this yer.
Last year’s was 17-3 (!)
by The E-Man on Jun 28, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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