First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Tuesday 6/30, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 30, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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GO CUBS GO
FSN Pit announcers will probably put me to sleep though
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions
The fifth inning alone should wake you right 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
true dat
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Claim the series win tonight.
Theodore Roosevelt has no soft spots for pirates.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
First!
(From the Southern Hemisphere… :P)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions
Good morning
"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 morning, Clutch!
good day for a win streak, yes?
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
No doubt about it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
how goes things in the ACT?
gearing up for the Ashes Series?
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 would be..
except I’m gonna be on vacation in S. America for almost all of the Ashes… which is a bit of unfortunate timing… lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
still, can't complain about taking holiday in South America
that’ll be nice.
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
definitely can't complain
:)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Mostly going to be in the Galapagos
for about 2 weeks… plus a week in Chile… :)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, sounds great
Chile is supposed to be really nice. Was in Argentina two years ago and loved it. Have fun. Bringing the laptop?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a fairly good-sized group of us going.. .
I’m hoping someone else will have some kind of internet access for the purpose of daily score checks at least… :)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Direct flight from Sydney to the islands?
Or do you have to go to Ecuador first?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
We go
Sydney to Santiago to Quito…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
top 'o the morning mate!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
g'day...
how ya’s going, mate?
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on fonzi lets get it going here in pitt and boost your confidence
"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
Gameday reporting the game as
Delayed (Ceremony)
"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 says delayed (ceremony)?
never seen that one before. what’s happening?
Tennis is to artillery and air strikes what football is to infantry and attrition. - David Foster Wallace
What's this
delayed (ceremony) crap??
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions
just call me "echo".. lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
there is a ceremony that is delaying the game
See ya
Ballgame…again.
by krummy12 on Jun 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT [down 3-1 in the SEVENTH INNING vs. Sox -- Cubs win 6-5 in the 9th]
Nice
And the fool’s gold lasts approximately 23 hours. Not a good team. Not even close.
by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT [down 6-0 in the THIRD INNING vs. Cle - Cubs win 8-7 in the 10th]
thanks
for the clarification! :P
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
100th anniversary
of the first game at Forbes Field…which was between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I presume we whupped 'em
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
We also played the last game there...
which we lost.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it was
a doubleheader sweep.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks to you too!
(and this time I’m withholding my sarcasm!)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy to help!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
fine! i won't every try to help you again!
j/k
See ya
Ballgame…again.
by krummy12 on Jun 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT [down 3-1 in the SEVENTH INNING vs. Sox -- Cubs win 6-5 in the 9th]
Nice
And the fool’s gold lasts approximately 23 hours. Not a good team. Not even close.
by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT [down 6-0 in the THIRD INNING vs. Cle - Cubs win 8-7 in the 10th]
games not back from commerical and been long commercial
"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
Never heard of 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
Gotta check if this is on WGN.
"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.
Nope. On CSN+
"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.
They're retiring Nate McLouth's uniform number...
…that’s the delay….
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
when are the cubs retiring derosa's #7?
See ya
Ballgame…again.
by krummy12 on Jun 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT [down 3-1 in the SEVENTH INNING vs. Sox -- Cubs win 6-5 in the 9th]
Nice
And the fool’s gold lasts approximately 23 hours. Not a good team. Not even close.
by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT [down 6-0 in the THIRD INNING vs. Cle - Cubs win 8-7 in the 10th]
The next time they have a home game
And the Indians are idle.
"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
As soon as we release the current owner of #7
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully soon
See ya
Ballgame…again.
by krummy12 on Jun 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT [down 3-1 in the SEVENTH INNING vs. Sox -- Cubs win 6-5 in the 9th]
Nice
And the fool’s gold lasts approximately 23 hours. Not a good team. Not even close.
by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT [down 6-0 in the THIRD INNING vs. Cle - Cubs win 8-7 in the 10th]
okay, not really
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
he is the best player theyve had in… oh 10 years
by jesus christos on Jun 30, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason Bay begs to differ...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
If only I lived in Chicago
I get it on DirecTV on the CSN alternate, but I’m blacked out. Curse Arkansas.
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR
DELAY OVER
"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
Sori 3U
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Dome 5-3
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
damn those Laroche boys!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
DLee single to RF
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
Jake Fox (who freakin' rocks) FO7
Mid 1, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Is it just me..
or has he been less than impressive against off-speed stuff?
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
The league's got that pretty well figured out, I think
"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 when he’s able to sit back on the off-speed pitches that he’s most successful. Seemed like he was out front there.
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
Difference between major-league and minor-league pitching
Major-leaguers don’t tip their off-speed stuff as often.
"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
Agreed.
That’s the adjustment Fox will have to make to stick around.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
well hopefully..
it’s something he and Von are working on…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Power swing by Fox, but caught in short left field
Go get em Ted
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Just the Pirates, Ted!
Not, y’know, everyone…
"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 FO7 ~H
"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
Kinda weird not typing 'Morgan' there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It was more of a skip
"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 best left-side defensive tandem
Ever.
"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 BB
On 4 pitches
"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
Oh goody...
charity auction night in PGH, so pbp here will be a necesity.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
Young K
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
Adam LaRoche Ks looking
End 1, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Pitch counts
Ohlendorf 15, Lilly 14
LOB:
CHC 1
PIT 1
"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
laroche bros respectively, batting 271 & 278 are they twins?
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions
no
they’re pirates
"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 deserved that I reckon!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
a bad joke
but I couldn’t resist
"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
No
I think Adam is about 5-6 years older than the other one.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
you misread that...
she didn’t say “cheer ME on for these guys”.. silly savior… :P
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff FO7
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Geo Ks
Uncaught 3rd strike, thrown out at 1st
"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
Fonzie talked his way into the lineup tonight....
Um, how?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
He just showed off all of those teeth
Lou was dazzled
"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
"Look at the offense I bring"
“My bat is completely offensive”
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 30, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
he did it in Japanese?
with Kosuke translating??
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
what do you mean he talked his way into the lineup?
he’s in there every day
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 30, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Roll-Over Ks
Mid 2, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
We could take that nickname one step further..
.. and call him Beethoven.. ;)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the Cubs get used to that delivery by the German guy..
…next go a round…
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Lou...
“Four games should be enough for Rami on his rehab assignment…”
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
still
no word on where he’ll do it?
"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
Not yet...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Andy LaRoche BB
On four straight pitches.
"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
Looks like it's feast or famine for Ted with the strike zone tonight
"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 evening, Cubs fans.
Let’s go, Mr. Lilly.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
dammit
according to Gameday:
ball 3 looked like a strike.. ball 4 definitely a ball though…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions
My eyeballs had it the other way
"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
unfounded..
unless you’re a Pirates fan… :)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
lead-off walks on 4 pitches
always make me feel bad
can't argue there.
they usually lead to bad things. kind of like hitting a 9 iron off the hozzle…rarely a good result
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
too bad his defense is so terrible
was he just completely misjudged, or has he just stepped up his defense that much?
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 30, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm beginning to think it's a little of both
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
Probably a combination of both
I’m not gonna start comparing him to Feliz or Lowell (in their primes) just yet, but he looks more than capable at third.
Poor Man's Phil Nevin.
which wouldn’t be awful to have around.
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
Don't you wish the Cubs had Nevin during his career?
oh wait…nevermind…
those were a forgettable few weeks.
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
Moss FO7 H
One on, one out
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
DP to end it
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
Robinzon Diaz 5-4-3 DP
End 2, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Pitch counts
Ohlendorf 26
Lilly 22
LOB:
CHC: 1
PIT: 1
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
On the first pitch too...
I like that even better..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the "word" was that Fox was horrid at defense?
That was a pretty good play.
"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.
He hasn't learned any bad habits there
According to him.
"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
Alan Trammel
is a miracle worker obviously.. :)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot FO3
"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 gets to swing away...Bucs live in fear
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Theodore Roosevelt Lilly 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
That's what Gameday said
Call them up to complain
"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 was a foul tip strike 3.
…setting him up for the next at bat when there are men on base.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Lilly needs to get his BA up..
.. say to the level of his IQ?
would make him the first to bat over 400 since Williams… ;)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
Chuck Norris checks under his bed for
Ted Lilly
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori 5-3
Mid 3, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
LOL
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
If it wasn't for crap hitting
We’d have no hitting at all
"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
Well, at least
they have more hits than the Bucs have right now. Not saying that’s much, but …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
HALF FULL! HALF FULL! HALF FULL!
:)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You show him.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't just CAPS lock
.. gotta give a shout out to cut-and-paste too.
But I wasn’t giving him crap… I’m a “glass-half-full” Cubs fan too… lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Jack "Born to be a Pirate" Wilson 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
Ohlendork FO7 NH
That started out as a brain-fart typo, but I liked it, so I kept 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
maybe they can give that pitcher a batting helmet that fits (assuming he comes up again)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
guy's hitting .032
.. I’m not sure they should bother sending him out at all.. lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Theodore is looking pretty good on Gameday..
.. how’s he look on TV, fans?
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
solid but its early
"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"
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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 30, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Indeed
I suppose I was mostly wondering if it was Lilly being good or just the Pirates being the Pirates.. :)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
combination of both
those walks were a bit disconcerning but he worked around
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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 30, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
besides the 2 walks, pretty good.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
women are fainting throughout PNC
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
all 12 of them
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Half full says TRL looks good, Half empty,says the Pirates are really bead :)
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Those LaRoches
do have beady lil eyes…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
McCutchen FO9
End 3, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Pitch counts
Ohlendorf 37
Lilly 35
LOB:
CHC: 1
PIT: 1
"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
time to make adjustments
2nd time through the order.
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
Ummm
Adjustment is to do the same things as before and hope they change.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
sweet.
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
Dome FO4
"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 up with Twittermeyer's tweet?
Anyone know about this:
Lou namd mgr playrs least wnt 2 play 4: ‘If some of them don’t want to play for me, they can stay where they’re at. I don’t need them.’
What’s up with that?
"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.
FanShot on the right about that
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Linky
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/30/931137/piniella-voted-least-popular
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm surprised he didn't call them "pieces of shit"...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
easy
"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 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
...as Sunday morning?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy like Sunday Morning
with her:
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
man you guys sure lost faith in lou
when was lost time we had back to back division titles b4 him? Remember 2007, we got off to worse start
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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 30, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really but he did screw up by starting crap with MB
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
ya blame lou
he was one that went crazy in dug out. and i am milton fan
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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 30, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder why
Following Bradley down the dugout trying to start a fight.
Who would want a boss like that?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
easy relax guys.
thats G rated compared to an everyday occurrence in a major league clubhouse/dugout
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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 30, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Big Z was there
To mediate. No worries!
"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
LOL
I wonder which one he would have punched in the face?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
DLee K
"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
Jake Fox FO8
Mid 4, 0-0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Actually, he was robbed...that shoulda been a hit.
"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.
It was a nice lay-out catch by McCutchen
"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
Once again, the Cubs shall make your mediocre starters look like Cy Young
Ross Ohlendorf is one-hitting us. Awesome.
good hacks maybe
but working no deep counts, few good AT BATS.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 30, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
This is Ross Ohlendorf, right?
Owner of a career ERA over 5. I tell you, it is a rather sad state of affairs when we can’t even muster an offensive pulse against perennial whipping boy Pirates. 3 runs in 13 innings? My god.
cue the “it’s only the 4th inning” drivel.
It's only the third inning! Even better news
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
nice of you to add the "drivel" comment..
classy
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
stay classy my friend stay classy
sorry had to lol
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by MandMexpress12 on Jun 30, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, it's you.
Huh.
"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
Is anyone besides Theriot, Lee, and Fox hitting right now?
by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions
Sori is tearing the cover off the ball with a .232 BA.
"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.
Yes
no one is having very good at bats either. At what point do we say this is what we got.
We have hit ball hard just right at guys
"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 didnt see Hoff and Soto
but the only ball ive seen hit hard was fox.
kosuke
"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 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez singles to RF
One on, no 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
That's just called
“The Orioles”
"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 know, but i never watch the orioles
by jesus christos on Jun 30, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I could have gone to that game tonight but I declined.
Too hot to watch the Orioles get beat by the Red Sox. And I don’t want to be around BoSox fans.
"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.
Me either...
So glad I didn’t go to any of the Nats-Sawx series last week.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Got it out of the way
He can mow ’em down the rest of the way
"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
Young FO9
One on, one out
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hope they arent adjusting to Lilly
two well struck balls.
Go get LaRoche here
both of them
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Im actually more scared of Andy
especially against Lilly
I can't tell them apart..
.. doesn’t help that their mom keeps dressing them in identical outfits…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Ascanio down
Shark up
According to the TV
"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
Ascanio got optioned to Iowa
They called up Spellcheck
"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, I was just surprised to hear that
I was surprised for some reason that they’re bringing back Shark, not that it’s a bad thing. Hopefully he’ll resemble 2008 form.
I read that in the morning.
"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.
I've been out of touch :/
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Can't hurt, I guess...
….though Shark wasn’t too impressive earlier. They say he’s developed a curveball.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be a nice wrinkle
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
that's good news..
assuming it can fool ML hitters..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't think Ascanio was doing too poorly
aside from Saturday, of course.
But if Samardjiza has developed I’d like to see how he does.
Adam LaRoche 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
Nice grab by Kosuke there.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
OT: Amazing how bad the Indians are
Cliff Lee probably goes…
that team is similar to this one
except they are way under achieving and that division is less forgiving.
Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.
Have thety fired their manager 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
Andy LaRoche singles to LF
2 on, 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
WTF?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
you picked a bad time to arrive, Heine...
.. and looks I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
that sure sounded
like a clusterfuck. I can’t imagine what it looked like.
"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
it looked bad ...
and that’s kinda an understatement
Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.
What is up?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Worse than you could ever imagine.
great way to give up that first run.
With this offense, who knows.
Lilly gets
the error? Did he just miss the ball?
"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
thats something that can only happen to the cubs
by jesus christos on Jun 30, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Ball goes to the backstop...
Sanchez goes from 2nd to 3rd and rounds 3rd coming home. Lilly assumes he stops at 3rd and starts walking, then realizes he’s coming home and sprints towards home. Geo’s throw gets by Lilly and Sanchez scores.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 30, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Had him by 5 feet...
….if it’s a good throw or a good catch. I can’t decide.
They give Lilly the error.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Wild pitch and error to Lilly allowing Sanchez to score.
"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.
Cubbie Occurrence
Waiting on the official scoring, 1-0 Pirates, anyway
"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
question.
which Cubs score on that play like Sanchez did.
I dont know if anyone does.
Farny scores easily there!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 30, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably none...
Most would stop at 3rd. If Lilly catches that ball he’s out by a mile.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 30, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
kind of ironic, don't you think?
especially since Bren was talking about the weird carems from wild pitches last night…
coincidental
not ironic
See ya
Ballgame…again.
by krummy12 on Jun 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT [down 3-1 in the SEVENTH INNING vs. Sox -- Cubs win 6-5 in the 9th]
Nice
And the fool’s gold lasts approximately 23 hours. Not a good team. Not even close.
by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT [down 6-0 in the THIRD INNING vs. Cle - Cubs win 8-7 in the 10th]
Wow...it has been one of those years.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
How did he score from second?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions
Ran really fast...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jun 30, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
He hustled
and we botched a simple throw.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 30, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
And my MLB.TV is frozen
In protest of horrible 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
This team has given up
DLee waving at pitches with his bat; TheRiot watching a 0-2 pitch and a RISP without lifting his bat off his shoulder.
Meh. Stick a fork in ’em.
Maybe next year.
AlaskaFan
"Year after year after year after year . . . . . after year after year after year . . ." - Steve Goodman, "Dying Cub Fan's Last Request"
I think
This team is garbage. I am sick of getting my hopes up and letting this team kill me every year. They look and play terrible, their losing to the Pirates, check that they just lost to the Pirates. Garbage, Im done with this team, another suck a$$ season. Thanks Chicago Cubs——You Suck
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