Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Pirates, Tuesday 6/30, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 30, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
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Hello...the cubs are still sucking
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions
apparently so badly
that gameday can no longer cope with it.. lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
All right - that was screwed
Still don’t have the score from Gameday.
"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 code for that play has got to be crazy
probably will take some time.
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
And Game day is broken
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions
Lilly's E1 has done 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
My magic eightball says
“Ask again later”
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto
says he can hit.
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
oh yah, another pitcher's duel
and i wonder if Soto can execute any play defensively. that throw to lilly was terrible.
He's really lost it this year
offensively and defensively
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the official explanation from the box score:
B Moss struck out swinging, B Moss safe at on error by player player, F Sanchez scored, An LaRoche to third, B Moss to first on error by pitcher T Lilly.
the error should not have been on lilly
soto threw a ball at lilly’s shoe
"Brandon Moss Ks swinging, advances to 1st on missed catch. Error by Lilly"
“Wild pitch. Freddy Sanchez score, Andy LaRoche to 3rd, 2 out”
So, basically an E1
"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
yeah, but in Gameday it looks like this
K+WP.2-H(NR)(UR);1-3;B-1(2E1)
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
Yech
"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
indeed.
it’s such a weird play, I’m sure it took a while to figure out the right coding.
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
you called it!
"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.
Meanwhile, Diaz went 6-4 to end the inning
Hoff FO7
Top 5, 1 out, 1-0 Pirates
"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
Soto doubles to CF
Man on 2nd, 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
Geo with the double...
that almost left the yard.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
Like that kind of hitting!
We’ve had some bad luck on some of our balls today – even that one should have been an HR
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe his sophomore slump will only last a half season
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
damn two K's
let’s hope so, i don’t think he can get much worse.
Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.
i love when a pitcher gives up an unearned run on his own error
it should almost count
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
Fontenot is hitting .218?
"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.
Wow I guess Ohlendorf isn't Nolan Ryan?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Beethoven Ks looking
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
at least
my KOWZR is improving.. :P
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Half-full?
"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
good fucking christ
put blanco in there…….
Hey, Fontenot
the bat comes OFF the shoulder.
Dumbass.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
He doesn't do any better swinging these days
Maybe he’s trying a new approach
"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
in his defense
he struck out swinging last time … so, he’s alternating.
Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.
considering Blanco's outhitting him and better defensively...
…I think you’re right.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
OMG
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, Theriot
THE BAT COMES OFF THE !#%)(!#%!#)(% SHOULDER!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Riot Ks looking
Mid 5, 1-0 Pirates
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This Pirate pitcher is obviously the second coming of Nolan Ryan and Bob Gibson.
"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.
Maybe the ragin' cajuns..
were just trying to spare us from having to listen to Judd for a long inning…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions
Ain't they sweet?
"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
Man,
Judd sure sounded pumped up for that K. You’d of thought it was Lilly striking out a Buc with RISP.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
I know
that pissed me off. Bring back Pat.
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Blue is calling the low stuff as strikes today
It’s worked for Lilly, 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
I was so pumped t o get home from work
and talk about a Cubs game on here. Looks like there is absolutely nothing worth while to talk about.
not so much.. :(
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wilson bunts for a hit
"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
'nuff said
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
AAUGH!!!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 30, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions
Charlie Brown?
is that you??
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope, just me, Vermont Cubs Fan.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 30, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope you brought some Cubs runs..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohlendorf sac bunt 3-4
Man on 2nd, 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
What's a sac bunt?
Do we do that 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.
seems like cheating!
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, even the Bucs can bunt...
Can they teach the Cubs?
Wilson's was pretty
Ohlendorf’s was functional
"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
McCutchen Ks
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
2-0 Bucs over the Cubs.
"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.
Wow
Hitting with RISP. That’s what that’s like….
Sanchez singles up the middle
Wilson scores, 2-0 Pirates
Man on first, 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
It might be worth it to buy up Sanchez's contract.
"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.
Ugh
I am really trying to be less pessimistic, but it is really goddamn hard. Especially when i get to watch maybe a game every week if I am lucky.
And that may be enough runs to win it......sadly
Unless these bats fucking wake up.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
I get the feeling
it’s everything Ron can do to resist pummeling him with his prosthetics.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
go with that feeling, Ron!
do it for all of us!!
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He could just
put his hairpiece in his mouth for a while….
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh
dear lord, that would be disgusting! I’m not sure I could wish that on anyone. OK, well maybe Judd. But disgusting nonetheless.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Two runs with these hacks
and Ohlendorf dealing? Gonna be tough.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 30, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
Especially pathetic performance thus far
further, both St. Lou and Milwaukee arelosing early. Need to win games, Cubs.
We will hit Ohlehdorf in the 6th..
.. just need to get through this inning without further damage..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
what are you smoking?
pass it my why
"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 30, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
the sun is shining here in Australia...
.. so I’m pumping a bit of it your (and the Cubs) way.. :P
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez SB
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
Good news break..
Cards, Brewers, Reds all losing..
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
We're still
closer to last place than first….
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, Brenly has had it
with the lack of fundamentals.
Too. Much. Pressure.
It’s too much for anybody to handle.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know about that
I don’t think any other franchise has this much pressure on it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
They’ve all won World Series in the recent past, haven’t they?
No other franchise in professional sports has such a burden as the Cubs. None.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Just look at this board
And I think you might have your answer. Multiply it by thousands.
Nothing like it in professional sports. Not sure anybody can handle it, and it just gets worse every year.
It’s going to take a very, very special group of men to win this thing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry, not buying the cumulative factor
at a certain point, the pressure maxes out. Even if there’s millions of diehard Cubs fans around the world, only 40,000 at most can stand up and boo during a game.
And there is a finite number (thank god) of Phil Sullivan (or was that Paul Rogers?) types writing in the media. And for the most part, folks can only watch one channel at a time.
Yeah, there’s a lot of pressure, but once we made it past the century mark, I think it’s become less of an issue.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Oh, I don't think so at all
I think it’s even more of an issue now than it was last year. It’s just getting worse every year.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
you've got to be freaking kidding me
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope I'm wrong
but I fear I’m right.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
someone forgot to tell them theyre not playing in the postseason atm
by jesus christos on Jun 30, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
what
got his goose this time?
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Cubs catching
throws from the catcher in front of the bag and then missing the tag. Easiest thing to fix.
Fonty covering 2nd base on the throw....
…about 3 feet in front of the bag.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
what fundamentals are you talking about?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 30, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
another new sig
in honor of krummy’s imminent “game over” in this thread now that the Cubs are down.
I’ll put it very politely…you can trust me that I’ve played at levels much higher than you might otherwise believe. You may not like my criticism but you cannot question my resume. I suggest you leave it at that.
by krummy12 on Jun 24, 2009 1:03 PM EDT
congratulations
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Young Ks
End 5, 2-0 Pirates
"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
Pitch counts
Ohlendorf 64
Lilly 71
LOB:
CHC: 2
PIT: 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
BTW
It’s good of you to include this info in your pbp. I’m always wondering about pitch count, but my computer can’t handle gameday so I never look it up. Thanks!
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Sorry HM.. That sucks.
I’d buy you a beer if I could
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
very very sorry to hear that
"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 30, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry to hear that
Can you play 2nd base?
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
Last weekend I went 3/4 with 2 RBIs and a run. But my one at bat that wasn’t a hit was a fielder’s choice, so I was on base all the time. By the end of the game during my last at bat, all I could think was: “Dear lord will somebody please catch this ball so I can go have a beer?”
But noooooooo
congrats!
I’ll put it very politely…you can trust me that I’ve played at levels much higher than you might otherwise believe. You may not like my criticism but you cannot question my resume. I suggest you leave it at that.
by krummy12 on Jun 24, 2009 1:03 PM EDT
wow very classy
"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 30, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
classy?
losing a job is the best thing for people – need a new start, some time off, etc.
I’ll put it very politely…you can trust me that I’ve played at levels much higher than you might otherwise believe. You may not like my criticism but you cannot question my resume. I suggest you leave it at that.
by krummy12 on Jun 24, 2009 1:03 PM EDT
see below, he needs to be getting ready for law skool anyway
I’ll put it very politely…you can trust me that I’ve played at levels much higher than you might otherwise believe. You may not like my criticism but you cannot question my resume. I suggest you leave it at that.
by krummy12 on Jun 24, 2009 1:03 PM EDT
That's terrible.
Hope you find another job soon!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 30, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
what did you do if you don't mind me asking?
"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"
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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 30, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Was your English too good?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
sorry to hear that...
hope you’re able to find another job quickly..
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
It's (sort of)
okay. I’ll be starting law school at Northwestern in six weeks. It hurts for now, but long term I’ll be okay.
well good luck with law school! :)
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I do
but lots of people I know dont. Hopefully it heats up before you get done. Im sure it will.
Its a great school, you will enjoy it.
Most of the people I've talked to
Who go there seem to enjoy it. Coming from the University of Chicago, it seems like paradise in comparison. Glad to hear you say you enjoyed it too.
well ill raise my glass to your future
and new future in law
"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 30, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, man. Sorry to hear that. We should all be taking you out to a sports bar for the rest of the week.
"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.
Sorry dude
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
OHLENDORF!!!
Come out and face us!!!
Your time has come, Ohlendorf!!!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
Oh-len-dorf!
Come out to play!
"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
Lilly is a really good pitcher ..... but he sucks at fielding.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
ill make sure theodore roosevelt hears of this claim
by jesus christos on Jun 30, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah tell him
his 4 errors are sickening
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jun 30, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
^^^^^^^^ dead man walking ^^^^^^^^
I’ll put it very politely…you can trust me that I’ve played at levels much higher than you might otherwise believe. You may not like my criticism but you cannot question my resume. I suggest you leave it at that.
by krummy12 on Jun 24, 2009 1:03 PM EDT
Unfortunately
You’re 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
^^^^^^^ dead ^^^^^^^^
I’ll put it very politely…you can trust me that I’ve played at levels much higher than you might otherwise believe. You may not like my criticism but you cannot question my resume. I suggest you leave it at that.
by krummy12 on Jun 24, 2009 1:03 PM EDT
Sorry I'm late
What’s the mood tonight?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
No ledge-jumping yet?
I saw some tweets decrying the suckitude of this team/game.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
My dog is
currently trying to catch a moth in his mouth, and that is way, WAY more entertaining than this game. Give you an idea?
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
ThEodorE RoosEvElt Lilly FO5
In foul territory
"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
double
"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 30, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Hit in the head with a fastball
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
who had HBP?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I would not have guessed a hit by pitch.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 30, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
God this ump sucks!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions
yeah I don't think
he’s given Lilly any strike calls on pitches as far outside as that strike 1 on fonzie..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
classic kasper line
“Soriano has been doing better lately picking up hits…but he doesn’t have any in this series.”
Thats not true at all
Wild pitch on a swinging strike 3…
Sori HBP
Way high!
One on, one out, one pissed off PbP guy here.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
it'd be great if he could steal a bag
but that’s not going to happen
Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.
hey, hit and run, maybe.
mix it up.
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
Maybe he could steal a bag from Soto lol
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
so our 1-2 hitters
are each hitting well under .200 for the month of June. That is promising
With Theriot and Lee coming up..
His JOB as and LEAD OFF guy is to get into scoring position.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
Unfortuunately
Lou’s genius has kosuke in the two hole.
And Lee looks bad today.
Only he and Soto have hits
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
a bloop hit
he didnt look good his last at bat, and this as well
PITIFUL
a HBP is the Cubs offensive bright spot. Congrats Ohlendorf on your 8 inning, sub 95 pitch win
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 30, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome's batting 2nd tonight, for some reason
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah.. I just realized that..
Says a lot, doesn’t it.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
well why not?
he’s only actually having a worse season than last year. Why not put the automatic out in the 2 hole?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
i have no idea why lou still sticks him in the leadoff spot
by jesus christos on Jun 30, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Believe it or not
He’s worse everywhere else
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
If we are talking Soriano
he might be worse at other spots, but leading off he is killing this team.
Dome FO8
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
Come on DLEE!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
Lee is the only Cub that hits in the playoffs
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There are nights when I think that Sal Paradise is right
and this is one of them.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 30, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
And you almost didn't knock up that girl...it still counts dude.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I really
think he’ll have a different (better) second half than last year. He hasn’t been great lately, but he hasn’t exactly nose-dived. But Lou has to start giving him days off.
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DLee Ks
Mid 6, 2-0 Pirates
"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
Ohlendort
44 k’’s in 89 innings, 7 k’s in 6 innings
AAUGH!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 30, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
Cy Young Ohlendort is dealing!
Oh wait…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
WOW that was a horrible AB
This is getting just sad. Where is HALF FULL!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
I drank that
you’re half was on the top
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Beyond the Cubs' bats tonight, apparently.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 30, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
This is really really bad tonight
Despite how bad we have hit lately.
this is not fun
"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
I agree
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
my half empty glass is telling me SSDD..... :(
we gotta change this, its making me nuts!!!!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
Remember the Jeff Karstens game from last year?
The one in which the Cubs had “never seen him before and didn’t have a scouting report?”
That’s what this is like.
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
But this jerkwad has been pitching all season
Then, my theory is confirmed: Cubs scouting=oxymoron.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
unfortunately, it seems true.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
i still believe that if we slide into last place
over the next week Pinella is gone
I still believe you couldn't be more wrong
Dusty lasted the entire 2006 season.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
what does that accomplishes>
you think there is anyone out there who is better. YOU THINK A NEW MANAGER WILL MAKE THESE GUYS HIT?
"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 30, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
it can't hurt.
and while it doesn’t always work, we only have to look as far as the Colorado Rockie to see what a change in managers can do.
There have been numerous comments over the last few weeks that the team has looked listless, perhaps its because they are sick of Lou as the manager.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
its because there not hitting
"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 30, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to nitpick
but the word is they’re, not there.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 30, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
i know typo
"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 30, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
the Rockies obviously weren't playing well
until they changed their manager.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
with all do respect
clint isn’t half the manager lou is
"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 30, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
did lou just suddenly get dumb?
come on now. lou did not get dumb between 08-09
"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 30, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never been extremely impressed by Lou's in game managing so.......
but that’s not even the point. I said the team might be tired of him, smart or dumb doesn’t matter in that scenario. Did Clint Hurdle suddenly get dumber?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I also
have serious trouble, no matter how atrocious our hitting continues to be, that with our pitching we’ll fall into last. We’re a .500 team, and that’ll keep you out of the cellar.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
The Pirates winning strategery
is to trade as many players as possible
The Natural
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I'll take Bill Murray
at 2nd base right now
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Then why can't winning be cantagious.
This team’s having no fun. Something’s definitely up…
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Adam LaRoche singles to RF
"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
Congratulations Jim and Lou
on taking a 97 win team, and running it into the ground
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions
wrong address
that was meant for Wrigley
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: Where is the Parrot?
"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.
Andy LaRoche 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
Are you sure it wasn't Adam?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Adam was on 1st
Along with Hu
"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
Seriously where is Not Bruce Froeming?
I would love to see him try to spin this crap.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions
I'm here
and you can take a flying leap.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he got warned againt calling people names
and since that is his primary role on the website, he’s been quieter
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I'm right here
and you can jump off the ledge, too. I think the warnings have been mutual.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't take it anymore. This team is totally unwatchable.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 30, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions
all i know is that Samardija call up is looking really good
I was saying to myself the problem with this team is too much Ascanio and too little Ryan Freel.
0 runs?
Seriously cubs. even the pirates scored a run off rich harden who twirled a gem last night
"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
Moss singles to LF
2 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
so this is what announcers talk about
when their team is 42 games out of 1st place in late august
what?
"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 30, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
i mean that our announcers have become totally disengaged from what is happening
not that i blame them
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 30, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Diaz 4U DP
End 6, 2-0 Pirates
"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
Pitch counts
Ohlendorf 80
Lilly 83
LOB:
CHC: 3
PIT: 4
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nice play little man
now take the bat off your shoulder
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
alrighty
whose ready for two shallow fly balls from Fox and Hoffpair followed by a soft chopper to third from Soto
Nope too easy
2nd and 3rd with nobody out. 2 Ks and a popup
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm ready for a run or two
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
were was this vs tigers
"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 30, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
2 HITS
2 HITS? unbelievable
"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
Stopping in to say hey
Looks like the team is really, um, active tonight…
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 30, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions
well looks like i gave Fox too much credit
first pitch pop up
Fox FO2
"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
WORK A COUNT
"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
This ump's zone
Is enormous
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The Pirates broadcast
cut away to go to their auction just as the catch was about to be made.
Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!
by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
HOFF Might like Alba?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
I likey Ms. Alba. Woof!
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Nope
He Struck out
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
She's not letting Theriot
bat in the 2 hole either
by salparadise23 on Jun 30, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
FAKE
"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 30, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not claiming it to be true or not
would just love for someone to explain to me what they know without the smart ass comments
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Hoff 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
new career high strikeouts for Ohlendorf
FIVE was his previous high
Hey Cubs!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
Geo singles to CF
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
He seems to be turning things around
time to start calling him Otos?
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 30, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Here we go Cubbies, here we go! clap clap
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Activity in both 'pens
Shark for us, and I have no idea who for them
"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
Fontenot in AAA
15 days (over/under)?
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
I'll bet heavily on the overs
Hendry would have to admit his decision to hand the job to Fontenot was a bad decision, and Jim has far too big an ego to do that
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
speechless
i’m going to poke my eyes out. enjoy rest of game, i think the rest of my night will be more fun. Soto sent soto
Beethoven singles to LF
Soto cut down trying to make 3rd. 7-5
Mid 7, 2-0 Pirates
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wow
This team is the living embodiment of FML…Might as well change that to FTT.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 30, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
And Bob is
understandably upset about the fundamentals.
Again.
Again again.
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 30, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
That's it
Bottle of Talisker with my name on it.
later.
sheesh..
we finally string together a couple of hits and we kill it with a TOOTBLAN?!?!?!
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions
In soto's defense
he was only thrown out by 22 feet
soto back to fundamentals school??? how bad is this?????
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions
Can't hear L&B
Is Bob on suicide watch, yet?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The whole team needs to get back to fundamentals
which, y’know, you’d think Lou would be heading that up. When people bitch about Lou, if there was anything to really complain about, it’s that.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 30, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
outta here
even if they come back they don’t deserve to win. they are a disgrace
Agreed
Goodnight. That may have been the straw. Sorry Camel.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Jun 30, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto did not help matters
with his slow fat-ass unable to get to Lilly’s strikeout pitch. That has happened to him several times this year, one time I remember when Gregg was trying to close out the game in Atlanta.
Double edge sword
He’s High and he can hit but he can run because of Ho-Hos
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
He's gotta lay off the
weed, and stop eating so much!
r u serious
another play due to the result of enormous pressure and trying too hard
"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
enormous pressure?
where the hell did this worthless excuse come from? This team is under the exact same pressure as any other team that won 97 games a year ago, and has completely fallen flat on its rear this season.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
They're the only team that won 97 games last year
but I know what you mean.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Wilson FO3
In foul territory
"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
Soto
I guess he’s trying to out-do Bradley and Sori on mental “boob” errors.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Chuckle, chuckle ;)
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I just turned on the game...
and heard Ronnie yell “WWWWHHHYYYYY????”.
So I guess things are going swimmingly, eh? :-/
Beautiful, as always
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I think this season
.. may finally kill Ron.. poor man..
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I addressed this yesterday
when in Al’s headline he asked Why the team couldn’t play like they did yesterday more often?
Well, if you look at the standings, they are not much further out of first than the Cubs.
Some people think
the Pirates are “lowlier”, for some reason, than the Cubs.
They are not. We suck, and THEY suck only a little bit more.
Steve Pearce in to PH for Ohlendorf
"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 also lets ohlendorf save some pitches
un believable geo. he was probably smoking weed in dugout before that. smoked some weed and had a few twinkies
"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
He has left the game
Pinch hitter
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Jun 30, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
geo left the game
before it started
"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 30, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
second and third what?
Joint or bongs
"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 30, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Can Hendry fire Lou now?
Then kick himself out the door as well. It seems as if he’s completely lost his team.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Lou MIGHT not have much to do with this...
but I AGREE…this team has zero life right now..we need to shake it up bigtime..not just a hitting coach or Miles to the DL and stuff like that
What an odd year so far..
Pittsburg is still in this division. Hey.. if the pirates win the NL central, and no one is there to see it, does it still count?
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions
Nice
But what really concerns me is what would happen if Pittsburgh finishes ahead of the Cubs this season.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I liked the sign earlier in the stands
The perfect year:
Steelers: Superbowl
Penguins: Cup
Pirates: .500
Pearce doubles to LF
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
How has Theodore looked?
I see he’s given up a fair number of hits. But has a pretty good amount of Ks…
Has he had is “A” stuff?
Ump's bailed him out a couple of times
Got his ‘B’ game going, I’d say
"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
Cool.
Thanks to you both for the synopsis :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 30, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
What really
sucks, beyond you know all the obvious stuff about this entire team, is that last year, even 2007, we could almost bank on a comeback, or at least a valiant effort to put some real pressure on the Bucs’ bullpen. But these yokels have given us no reason to expect anything but a loss tonight.
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
well, just buy everything and they'd stop talking about it.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I want the Cubs to be winners, I want things to straighten out, but at what point are we sellers?
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
who are we going to sell that a team would take
too many big contracts and all have no trade clauses
"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 30, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
JH has painted himself into a corner
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
We could be missing half the team at the deadline
and not even know about it beforehand because of Hendry’s secretive nature.
No one wants
anything we have. Really, we would want to shed salary but who wants the idiots who make big money on this team.
Harden, Aram (NTC?), and BigZ maybe
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
what about
Lilly? One of everyone’s favorites, but his contract is about up, no?
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
These next 11
games may clear this picture…
McCutchen FO8
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
I am just recovering from shock
after seeing Soto’s baserunning.
I would like to call a moratorium
on Soto weed jokes. Only because they are not at all funny anymore. Not even a little. And 30 people making essentially the same joke is even less funny.
DEJESUS!!!
Any other funny topics we can talk about? Nothing's really funny any more..
Except that Derosa fanpost – that was hilarious.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry...
they are still funny.
When he performs like he does, ridicule is deserved.
And, if you can't laugh
at this embarrassing team right now, I just don’t know what to say…
He deserves
ridicule. But he can’t hear the lame weed comments made here. Only we are punished by them. And at that point, the terrorists have won.
DEJESUS!!!
Sanchez doubles to CF
Run scores, 3-0 Pirates
"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
Sanchez just hates us.
"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.
or really, really wants to be a Cub
see he plays better against them.
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
Cubs runs in Overflow 2?
Let’s hope so. 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
The Pittsburgh announcer just howled...
the camera showed a shot of the moon. And he started howling. For like 10 straight seconds. God do I miss Len and Bob!
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