Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Reds, Sunday 6/7, 12:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 7, 2009 2:45 PM CDT
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Let's go, Milton!
"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
Milton walks
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Scales on to pinch-run
"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
Way to take the walk Bradley.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Tug boat
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
ummmmm theres a river behind the outfield wall lol
logic says…..
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Blanco
puts down a good bunt. Bradley to second. Soto in to pinch hit. One out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
wow, someone on the Cubs who actually knows how to lay down a bunt
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Aside from Wells
"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
OMG! OMG! Stop the press!
We executed a sac bunt
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Nice bunt Blanco.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Andy White with the sac bunt
Scales to second.
"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 like that kid Andy. If he could only hit .250 he might stay.
"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.
Soto
Better get it done here because the hack is on deck.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
He really doesn't look all that interested
"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
Dusty
brings in a new pitcher.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
David Weathers?
Don’t we hit this guy all over the park?
"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, WGN sure wants us to watch Uncle Buck
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
That and WWE Superstars.
Yawn.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never seen so many promos for a 20 year old movie
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
More money for the great John Candy's estate...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You'll be watching the very feminine co-host.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
that kid ended up with mila kunis
he clearly did something right
Strike one
on Soto. Ron says the pitcher is missing his spots.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
So is Soto
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Weathers doesn't have any spots
"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 can he tell after the first pitch?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
by the way the catcher
set up, I guess.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Swing and a miss.
strike two.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Soto
Should not be hitting here. Hoffpauir should be.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
lou@hedoesn’tcarewhatyouthink.com
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Jerseys
Just root for jerseys.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
that's what we do anyway.
that’s what you do. Root for laundry.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
the name on the front of the jersey
is more important than the name on the back.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He doesn't care what any of us think.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
you got that right.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
you understand this is a place to voice your opinions right?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Just saying we are hear to talk about our opinions.
Lou or Jim don’t care either way what any of us think.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Ump doesn't appear to be squeezing the Reds' pitchers as much. That first pitch? Meh.
"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.
just outside
1-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
soto at the plate = clueless
even if he hit that 0-1 pitch it would have traveled about 5 feet.
wwwwoooooooo
i’d keep pitching him out there too, eventually soto will weakly ground out somewhere
Soto
grounds to short. Scales to third. Two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Scales to 3rd... two out
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Wow
Haven’t seen that before.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
thanks for playing soto
that’s about as hard as you hit the ball these days
You didn't see his dinger last night.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
that was a huge hit
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
guess you didnt see the banger off the foul pole last night
but that doesnt support your claim, so we’ll just ignore it
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Is that required?
Uh-oh…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Terrible at-bat
You know Weathers is going to be throwing everything away.
Why not look to right field?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Because chicks don't dig opposite field hits.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Soriano
takes a strike. 0-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
be a nice time for soriano to find one.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
This will be good
Guess hitter up.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
2-1 on Soriano
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
strike two called
2-2 on Soriano
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
hey, maybe we'll get a wild pitch
when they throw the slider in the dirt.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Soriano at bat. Our 8-year, $136 million superstar will come through.
"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.
Time to flail
Here it comes.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Sori
with a good at bat here. Fouls another one back.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Which one?
"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
Missed
Just missed the only pitch he’s going to get.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Another one.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
And another
Those last two pitches cannot be missed by guys getting paid that much.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
yes!
because the amount of money you have in your wallet is a MAGIC TALISMAN against EVER MISSING THE BALL!
Hall of Fame careers are made on missing 7 out of 10 times. Get some freakin’ perspective.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Jerseys
Like I said, just root for colors. It’s easier that way.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
and like I said
you don’t do anything different — except that you don’t actually seem to want them to win.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
its squaring up a round ball with a round bat, both of which are traveling at high rates of speed
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
K
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Soriano
strikes out swinging on a fastball.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
I agree.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
here it comes
and every ounce of it is deserved. Biggest payroll bust in baseball. Our AAA team could score more runs than the current Cubs flavor
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 7, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Colordao leading STL
Going for the sweep, yes?
Does it really matter? We can't win anyway.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
yeah, he got two pitches to hit.
and missed badly. needs some time off.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
There he is
Folks, there is the “best LF in baseball” right there.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
don't know one person whos claimed fonz as the best LF in baseball
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Paging Drew
Drewishdrewid to the white courtesy phone, please
"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
Try Drew
He thinks so. Just ask him. Right now.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
you would be incorrect.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
No, but there have been claims of best LF in the National League
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
that
would be correct.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
just curious, where do you think he stands in all of baseball
and who do you rank ahead of him?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't follow the AL
so I really couldn’t tell ya.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
shocking
the only unknown is what inning the Reds walk-off will be. Our offense is done for the day. 3 runs is a good showing for them
I want our Cubs to win, just to shut you and your negativity up...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
get lost
why don’t you look at about 15 prior posts where i speak positively. You single me out every time.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 7, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
whatever.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
why don’t you look at about 15 prior posts where i speak positively.
Where?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
then turn it off
and walk away.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
We better win this in the tenth.
I’ve got a date in 1 hr and I don’t think she’ll understand about missing because the Cubs ran late.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Ha. At least Cubs fans are late, and not premature :-)
"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.
ha ha, I'll tell her that.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Yes, don't mind the frustration but not so much the language.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
He is the most worthless piece of crap on this team!
That’s two days in a row that he Ks against shit pitchers with big runs on base. We will NEVER win any world series with lazy shitbags like him on our roster.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
STFU
I’m sure you can figure that one out.
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
GFY
Maybe you can figure that one out.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
yeah, pretty sure I can
Pretty sure I can also do without your particular brand of color commentary.
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
and yet you told another poster to shut up not that long ago when they made a negative post
the least you could do is be consistent…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I told a guy to shut up because he was complaining about negative posts
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
he made the inference that a lot of negativity comes out when the Cubs are not winning
and you told him to shut up. Since then you (and many others) have made several negative posts, seemingly proving his point. So I’m just wondering why you told him to shut up.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
i'd settle for a LF
that hit above .250 and wasn’t on pace to strike out 150+ times
Right.
Because he’ll definitely bat .250 the whole year.
/sarcasm
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Soto in to catch
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Got 'im
"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
Hairston
pops up to Blanco. One out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Hairston
Same Jerry Hairston I recall from his days in Chicago. Foot-dragging and all.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
1-1
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
it has nothing to do with lazy players
I don’t think the players are lazy. Its just a badly assembled team to begin with, and when you have injuries and underperformers a small problem becomes a disaster. No real leadoff hitter, no team speed, no bullpen, and unexpectantly, no team power.
Have they said what the Cubs' record
in extras is this year? I’m guessing it’s a losing record?
2-4
I think
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure they are 2-4.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems like they almost all have been on the road.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Fouled away
1-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Okay, all
Gotta get some food with the best girl in the world. Adios.
"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
Dickerson fouls
another one away. Still 1-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
fly ball to right center
Dome makes the catch. Two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
1-1
on Phillip’s check swing.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
2-1
on Phillips
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
3-1
fastball just outside.
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Poor Wells
He should be 5-0 or at least 4-0.
fastball
strike two called. 3-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
lined to first
Lee makes the catch! Three outs!
Haven’t lost yet, b
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
DLee grabs a liner. 3 out.
"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.
C'mon win now Cubbies...please
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Yes please!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
DLee, a man for all seasons.
He gets the crucial two out rbi single and makes three good defensive plays. God, he’s washed up.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
DFA him!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
A 1-2-3 inning for Gregg?
Someone wake me up….
except for Marmol
the pen has done pretty well.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Not if pitches every game.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I think
he can figure it out.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol, unfortunately, is a trainwreck right now
A friend just called wondering if Lou has a tendency to get into some of these guys’ heads and mess them up.
Why do I get the feeling that if we traded Marmol he’d immediately turn into Mariano Rivera?
He actually pitched a nice inning.
"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.
Gregg?
the bottom of the last one. 1-2-3.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
we're going to win this game in spite of lou
right here
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 7, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Chili, spaghetti and beans???
Man, I can feel the gas building up as I speak.
For those of you on the radio, WGN TV just featured a Cincy eatery that is definitely heart attack city.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
I like Cincy chili with all those onions.
"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'll pass on the cinnamon though
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
It's definitely a "five tool player."
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Burton
in to pitch.
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braves now leading the brewers 8-7 in the 8th
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
rokkzorz
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Does any team in the NL Central have a bullpen?
by salparadise23 on Jun 7, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Ask Dusty.
"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.
But we shouldn't care...
because we’re soooo dead in the water that scoreboard watching is a pointless exercise, even if there are more than three and a half months left in the season.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
???
dead in the water? Is this your first baseball season? If so, welcome, I/‘m sure you’ll find with time that most divisional winners find themselves 4 or 5 games out at some point in the season.
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I had put a sarcasm tag there...
but it didn’t show up, since I put it between < >
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
No worries
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
we need
a sarcasm font. :D
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I still say this constitutes torture!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 7, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Riot
ground ball to left. Base hit!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
i think we should hit and run.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Would a sac bunt satisfy?
"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.
Dome
bunts back to the mound. Burton doesn’t throw to second, but gets Dome at first.
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fukudome is the best all around player on the team.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
He really knows the fundamentals of baseball.
"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 he is!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
who everyone wanted to ship out of here a 14 months ago
we still havent learned to chill out
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Not me, I predicted he'd come back strong this year, and took endless shit for it...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
me too.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
not me. i was just puzzled by his loss of plate discipline.
still my favorite.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
BB confused that they're pitching to DLee
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Dusty is such a masterful and skillful manager, all the others are mystified by his cunning :-)
"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.
0-1
on Lee
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fouls one away
0-2 on lee
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it seems like every team
just pitches our entire lineup outside corner all day.
yep. and that's why we went out and got the lefties,
rather than trying to develop a better approach.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Lee
fouls another one off to the right.
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is it just me
or is Lee and team fouling off a lot of mistake pitches.
Lee
flies out to center. Two outs. Fonty to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
like to see fonte turn on one.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
pfffttttttt
i would really love for someone in this lineup to surprise me. Talk about a team that expects to lose rather than expects to win. Can read it in the body language.
please go away. you're tedious
Talk about a fan that expects to lose rather than expects to win. Can read it in the monoface type.
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
ancient.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
FUCK YOU Henie41
you are an ass. I’ve had it with you. You ignore every negative post except my own. I made like 15 positive comments in this game. You are by far the biggest ass I’ve ever encountered and you have ruined this whole board for me. Rot in hell.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 7, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, cool down. Things could be worse. We could be Nats 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.
I live in the DC area and I attest that there are Nats fans.
But they don’t care too much about things. Wear your Nats hat and go play in Arlington with the hot chicks. Nice lifestyle.
"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 don't expect to lose
it’s just that most of them are crappy bench players forced to play every day because our GM was so incredibly inept this offseason.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Let's go LBR
Get a hit or no hamster food tonight…
we all miss
Rami.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I should think
Mike Fontenot wants nothing more than to go back to second base.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting Observation...
Brenley notes that Lee ran only about 1/3 of the way down the line. Sounds like he is in the tank a bit.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Give him a pass for one time.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Not liking the product on the field?
"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 wants to follow the Steve Stone career path
and end up with the Sox…
by salparadise23 on Jun 7, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
What the heck are these guys doing on the road
to make them so listless?
Are they in the titty bars all night?
by salparadise23 on Jun 7, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
outside
ball one to Fonty.
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3-0 now
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
3-0
on Fonty.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
3-0
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Fonty
takes an intentional fourth ball. Two on, two outs.
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IBB
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Johnson out to bat
Hoffpauir on deck to bat for Gregg if we get that far.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
0-1
on Johnson.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
0-2
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
0-1
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
0-2
on a foul tap.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
What about the whole can't sit down and come back out thing?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I was under the impression
that was a cold-weather issue.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
another foul
still 0-2
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Atlanta
winning 8-7 now.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
+1
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for the clarification.
I was worried.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Low and away
1-2.
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E6!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Johnson
bounces one to short. E6! Bases loaded, Hoffpauir to the plate!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Last time I saw him E6... 8 runs came in for Florida
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Riot with the good play standing in fron of the grounder. God going.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Bobbled by Gonzalez...
And everyone is safe. I cringed when I heard that.
Someday we'll go all the way...
Still gives me chills and not of the good kind.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not go there....not good memories.
"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.
There's our gift, now make them pay!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Come on HOFF
Make ’em pay!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Theriot gets an assist on that one...
Great job shielding Gonzalez.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Hope she works this time.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I like her better than EA.
"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.
C'mon Hoffy do it without any help.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
1-1
on Hoff. Big swing there.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Hoff
"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.
outside
2-1
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Good hitter's count, smash one here Hoff!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Figures
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Crapola
Hoff pops it up to third. Three outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
What a pathetic effort
These failures with RISP have now enveloped the entire roster.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
you're nuts
how is swing on a two-two count a pathetic effort???
you would SHIT YOUR PANTS if you were in that situation
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
The only good things today
are that the Brewers lost and the Cardinals are losing. That’s it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
True enough
Hate extra innings on the road, though.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really. I had a nice swim during the middle innings. And my kid is pitching in 30 mins.
And the Cubs are gonna win…..maybe….
"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.
Oh, that, too
but the Cubs have squandered far too many opportunities today.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Lottery winner.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm quickly losing my patience with this team.
Everything’s becoming a circus—Lou’s managerial decisions, Bradley’s injuries, Soto’s weight, Marmol walking every first batter.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It's just seems no one has their head on straight
no fundamentals and constant mental and physical errors. Here’s the latest joke of a play!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
well, they call the circus the greatest show on earth...
…so give it a little more time. At least until July 31st. That will still give you two months of mental freedom if you wanna pack it in then.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Ascanio
in to pitch.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Nix
pops one up high, Dome runs in, Blanco can’t make the catch, Nix to second.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Perfect spot, my aching ass
that ball has to be caught.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
try to get the out at third.
then load em up.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
That's Fuku's ball!!!!
He has to take charge out there!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Blanco understands Spanish, but not Japanese.
;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, first we had someone dumping in right field.
Now, our right fielder is taking charge of his balls.
What’s next?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
it was hit very far from Dome...he never caught up to 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.
He misjudged it and broke back but still coulda caught it.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
i think we'll probably lose on a bb.
but gotta load em up.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
About time for the Reds
to jump around in a circle at home plate.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
Well, let's see if they choke like we did.
I hope so.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Bunt
pushes the runner over. One out, runner at third.
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why are we not walking this guy?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Broken bat fly ball to right
Nix HOLDS at third.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Did you ever catch a broken bat on Waveland, ballhawk? :-)
"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.
dollar bills, a cold, shit, floating tickets, peanuts, rooftop beer spillage, and of course home run balls...
…but never a broken bat. yet.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
wow. that was really stupid. and really lucky.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
I dunno, bottom of the order and all that.
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
what? you at least have to set up a double play.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Agreed. Very dicey.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
probably one of the worst calls lou's made all day.
but it worked.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
I think he's going against convential wisdom, to try to shake these guys up...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree. Dome is great, but the runner was slow....and didn't go.
"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.
FINALLY
A break in the Cubs favor. Now take advantage of it….for once this season.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
0-1
good strike from Ascanio.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
0-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
we should be WALKING these guys,
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
Getting them out...
Is fine with me.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
For health reasons, My wife has decided I am not allowed to watch/listen to cubs games after starter is taken out!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jun 7, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
smart woman.
"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.
No problem
Just hang out here for Drew’s play by plays and all the ugly posts . I am sure that will be really good for your heart.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
my PxP
is cholesterol free.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Help Wanted - Hitting Coach
Major League Baseball Team located in Chicago (North Side) in need of hitting coach.
If you can teach any of our players to hit to the opposite field you are hired
"If The Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me"
Really they need a psychologist, everybody is pressing...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
another foul
still 0-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Just got in from hiking up a mountain,
Goodness, I feel like I just ran a marathon. How are things going in the game?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
we feel
like we’ve run a marathon.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel the same...
From watching this game.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, and you need to stand under them
to avoid getting hit with all the F bombs falling from the sky…
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
With this shape?
Unlikely.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I hiked up a mountain yesterday.
In Rocky Mtn. National Park. It was great.
Much better than this game.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Long's Peak?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I was nearby though.
I just went up to Fern Falls and Cub Lake, which now that I think of it, was appropriate.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Beautiful climb.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, and yesterday was a beautiful day.
It’s been very cloudy here lately. Unusual for Colorado.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
That is unusual, sunny 300 days a year there normally...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That's for sure.
I grew up near Chicago, and now, I get suicidal if it’s cloudy more than two days in a row. Had to go hiking yesterday, just to take advantage.
Hello to Mrtobby. I live down in Broomfield.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I just did 20M. Marathon in two weeks. Does that count?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yes,
I have done a marathon too. 20 miles counts as much as 26 miles.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm training to do a triathlon relay
I just need to find three partners…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
STRIKE THREE!
YES! Runner LEFT at third base!
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Yes it was!
Lou needs to be a little more creative and not always shove Marmol out there in the 8th. Those two walks prevented a victory.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
A 9 inning victory that is
we could still take this one.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Wow, great job getting out of that jam.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Solid
A very solid inning from Ascanio.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Well, the Cubs survive
maybe the 12th will be the breakthrough inning.
This has been quite a week, hasn’t it?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Why ?
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
True. I think he needs to take some time off
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I just want to win
or lose a laugher to give the pen a break, and to reduce the tension.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
What's been entertaining to watch
is the general implosion of the Cardinals pitching staff. Eleven runs the last two days to the Rox, and they’ve allowed seven so far today. And Lohse is now hurt.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
meanwhile their offense is actually worse than ours,
though they do have pujols, who is nearly better than our entire team.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Indeed
Aside from El Hombre, they haven’t had a lot of punch in the lineup.
Heck, Pujols even had two RBI on ONE sac fly today.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
how did he do THAT?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok just to say I told you so
Why didn’t Ascanio start the 8th ?
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
well
no way to know if he pitches that well in the 8th.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes but pretty good reason
to believe Marmol was used WAY too much and someone else should have been there. I thought it should be Ascanio but
someone other than Marmol would have been a good idea.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Brwers lost, Cards losing, If we win we can gain on everyone.
Big day for an extra inning win.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Have we won a game when scoring <4 runs?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yes, a few in the last week
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
yes
two, at least.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
SOOOOOO
YOU’RE TELLIN ME THERE’S A CHANCE!!!
(name that movie)
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Two games for sure.
2-1 against the Dodgers, 2-1 against Cincinnati in this series. I think the game we beat Atlanta in, we also scored fewer than 3 runs.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Burton still in
Blanco batting.
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Blanco
battling.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
I wanna hear Harry try to pronounce his name just one more time...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
another foul
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and then a 1-2-3
inning
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Any kind of run-scoring play
Is fine with me.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
12 pitches
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Excellent at-bat
That might set a tone. Burton has thrown a lot of pitches.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Ball four!
Blanco gets the walk!
Soto to the plate.
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great at bat.
now is when lou should do something. let’s try the hit and run, rather than the sacrifice, die at second.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
hit and run with Soto?
have you been paying attention at all this season?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
yes. i'm looking to shake things up.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by getting into a strike out, throw out double play?
Soto misses the ball far too often to try that
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it my imagination or does Soto really look much fatter than he was in ST?
"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.
Soto
bunts it foul. 0-1
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He's 0-Career on sac bunts!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
ok
dunno what to tell ya.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
put the hit and run on please, just once.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
I think that would require managerial skills, something Lou has yet to display in 2009.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Rockies up 7-2 in the 9th
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Soto bunts foul
again. 0-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
PRETEND IT'S A DOUGHNUT! HIT THE DOUGHNUT AND RUN AFTER IT!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
More great fundamentals on display
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Don't they teach bunting in Iowa?
"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.
How about in Peoria, Tenn, Daytona, or Mesa??
The Cub farm system is a pile of crap! Who was the last decent OF that it produced? Dwight Smith?
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Who is Micah Hoffpauir?
/s
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I think
Matt Murton qualifies as “decent”.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
just inside
1-2
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whew. that was too close to take.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Soto
fouls another one off to the right. still 1-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Wells had no trouble bunting today
Why can’t anyone else on this team bunt?!
There's more to hit there, right?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
down low
2-2
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Let the force guide you...
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Ancient weapons and hokey religions....
by salparadise23 on Jun 7, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
just bounce one off the foul pole!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
why don't they call this pitcher
for delay of game?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Soto
bounces one to third. Blanco advances to second, Soto out at first.
As good as a bunt.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
good enough.
now, let’s have a miracle.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
At least he moved the runner up...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
God, I wish I could expect anything other than a strikeout here
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
if they walk him, i'm gonna freak out.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
ibb, that is.
throw it in the dirt!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
He'll come through now.
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Ball one to Soriano
1-0
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Soto has to lead MLB in groundouts to SS!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
breaking ball down low
2-0
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
BB: The $136 million guy needs to go to RF. Think he'll do it?
I’m just hopin’ he walks.
"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.
didn't get the chance.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Ball three
3-0
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
intentional
walk to Soriano.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Later y'all, bring home the victory.
And be nice.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Bring flowers. Don't forget to say "Yes, dear, I'm sorry." :-)
"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.
Thanx for the advice, hopefully we all bring it home.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 7, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
what the hell is Burton doing?
not that I mind it, but what a terrible approach against one of the majors’ coldest hitters
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
they heard he makes a lot of money and so pitched around him with first base open.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
you think there is any less chance he hits a home run on the next swing?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Soriano
is streaky enough that he could switch tracks in the middle of an at-bat, much less the middle of a game.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
They're working around him...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
i still want to see a hit and run.
make it happen.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
with Riot, it's not an asinine thing to ask for
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
i'd love to see it in this spot.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Riot's had a good day
go ahead and walk Sori
two on
one out. Riot to the plate. NOW is the time to poke one to right field, Riot.
Dusty makes a pitching change. Fisher to come in.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Worst player in the history of worstness
I can’t BELIEVE he took that ball 4. Didn’t he know we needed a homer!?!?!?!?
To a wanderingwanderer
I thought perhaps it might be.
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
heh
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot's turn to stop this distgusting tren of RISP failures!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Not to mention the disgusting trend that goes with the tren
Just kidding. I make more typos here than anyone.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Double switch
new SS, new pitcher. Yonesh at short. Fisher to pitch. Riot at the plate, two on, one out.
Outside, ball one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
2-0
on Riot
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Get a friggin hit!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Riot
grounds one foul towards third. 2-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Take a pitch Riot, make him throw you a strike!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
low
3-1 on Riot
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
now, just get your pitch and split a gap.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
LEAVE THE BAT ON YOUR SHOULDER!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Riot
pulls another one foul. 3-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
I get the feeling that Brenley doesn't like Theriot's approach at the plate these days
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
he's trying to
pull the ball.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, Pat, you send the runners...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
A friggin hit please!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
nah, sal's the idea man. you drive.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Runners go
Riot fouls another one off.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Riot
fouls another one off.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
strike three called
throw to third in time. Three outs.
FRAK.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
WE SUCK
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
No we don't
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 7, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
and Riot watches strike three right down the middle
and allows Blanco to get thrown out
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
What a f-ing joke this team is!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
All year we have failed to take advantage of our opportunities
Eventually, we’ll find ourselves in 4th place! Oh wait, we’re already there!!! We are a joke.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
4.5
games back. It’s not like we’re the White Sox.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
the Whitesox are only 4 out of their division
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
really?
last I heard, they were playing very very poorly. I don’t follow them….
they’re also playing .473
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
and are just about to lose 2 out of 3 to the 'lowly' Indians
(start the meter…)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
ok, you can choose the stats you would like to
We have been decimated by injuries
We are 4.5 out of first.
The N.L. central is the best division in baseball
our ownership situation is in flux and managements hands are tied
2009 is NOT 2008. This team is going to have to learn how to win again, and once we DO, we WILL be better prepared for the post season
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
SEE PEOPLE! THAT'S HOW YOU TROLL!
GOOD JOB, HEINE.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
why not just put the hit and run on early in the count?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Not a partcularly good AB by Theriot.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Just another role player that somehow we have come to expect miracles from!
Hendry’s got to go!!! He built this giant choking mess!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
getting a base hit is not a miracle
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Never fear, people. We have Lou, but THEY have Dusty! Oh, wait! We have Freel!
"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.
That chili gives me a heart attack just looking at it.
Made fresh every OTHER day. Hate to get it near the end of the second day.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
With two strikes
how can you be so locked in on a fastball that you take a curve?
Don’t you have to be protecting the plate? Especially with the runners moving?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
that's baseball smarts
and Theriot has very few of those
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
was that one sarcasm?
cuz I still don’t get the joke
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Help Wanted - Job still open
Help Wanted – Hitting Coach
Major League Baseball Team located in Chicago (North Side) in need of hitting coach.
If you can teach any of our players to hit to the opposite field you are hired.
"If The Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me"
Stupid
Everyone was going to send GP to the HOF last year. Its not his fault certain players don’t execute
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
I never heard one single positive thing about Perry!!!
He got canned by Larussa in STL years ago. I don’t know why he still has a job.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Last year when our players were tearing the cover off the ball? Or the year before?
You probably didn’t see much around here because there wasn’t too much to be negative about
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
I prefer to use negative reinforcement. Perry never has been praised
here or anywhere else. This team has never been tearing the cover off the ball. Most years, they’re lucky to get one guy with 100 RBIs!@!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
the beatings will continue
until morale improves.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
there is nothing reinforcing about most peoples brand of negativity
Last year, five players with over 75 rbis, five with over 20 HR’s and one with 19
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
And zero production in the playoffs!
But it wasn’t Perry’s fault, he’s the most awesome hitting coach ever. Just look at those awesome ABs we’ve been having.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
you understand
he can’t actually go up and MAKE them bat the right way, right?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Itchy, you're smart enough to know that a team wide slump is hardly ever the Hitting Coaches fault.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, but how about a change? Why not?
Obviously, what we’re doing isn’t working, is it????
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I told ya, they need a shrink, the whole team is pressing...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd prefer a drill Sgt. to kick some asses!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Tough Love could work...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's the fans fault!!
Sorry we can’t all be pollyana dreamers that refuse to criticize bad play and accept mediocrity.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I will criticize bad play
When it merits. I also understand what baseball is, and there are EXTREME highs and EXTREME lows. I believe in averages and the length of the season. I believe in supporting my team, not ripping them apart because its the convenient thing to do.
I’m sorry I wear my positivity on my sleeve. But i think people who get off on just putting the team down are weak, and are afraid to care, and are afraid to be hurt by heart breaking losses.
It’s chicken shit. It’s a defense mechanism. Man up, get behind your team and bleed blue.
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 7, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
don't deflect the argument
the debate was that the cubs were tearing the cover off the ball, and i proved that. but thats ok
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never been praised?
He was considered a large cog to the better Mariners’ hitting teams, and was very instrumental in the approach at the plate that won us 97 games last year
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards and Brewers lose
We had a chance to gain ground , I suppose we might still but overall this sucks.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
C'mon Ascanio, two more!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
I'm thinking about joining the dark side and becoming a troll.
Clearly they’re having much more fun than I am at this point.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
LOL. Your sense of humor is strong today, Dan. :-)
"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.
The Force is strong with this one...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Use the force!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
SORIANO IS A GUESS-HACK HITTER!
THERIOT’S BEST SKILL IS DOUBLE-CLUTCHING BEFORE HE THROWS!!
THIS IS A .500 BALL CLUB!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Wow, I feel A LOT better.
Whew, thanks zevkal, I needed that.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Anytime! But you forgot to say that Lou is senile. And Jimbo is the worst GM.
"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 think we all knew those
Based upon how many times they are repeated here.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
it doesnt sound right coming from you!!!
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :-P
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Derrek Lee is the 5th best 1B in the NL Central.
Okay, that’s my last one.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
well, that's the beauty of SB Nation - you have lots of other team sites to choose from.
may I suggest the evil BCB or the SSS? Report back here periodically on your exploits…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Fly out to Johnson
two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Just one more Jose, just one more...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
He's doin' good.
"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.
Don't jinx it
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Yonesh
lines a foul ball off to the right. 1-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Don't wanna be a jerk, but it's Janish...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
i believe it is Janisch
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
ok
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Gameday could have it spelled wrong, it is a Bud Selig product...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
low and outside
2-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Strike three called!
JANISH GOES DOWN!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
To the 12th
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Ump has a hot date in the afternoon.
"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.
Janish (and Riot) are both thinking...
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Dome
leads off the 12th.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Sorry I'm late ...
What did I miss? Oh, more of the same.
How many did we lose to ledge jumping?
I've attached balloons to my back like that old crotchy guy in UP
and am just waiting for them to burst.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
All of us have jumped. It's just the aliens that are left on this board.
"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.
Dome caught looking
strike three.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
You'd figure one of our hack hitters
would have walked into one and socked a HR by now.
But you’d be wrong.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Ahhh, I see you're new here. It's nice to meet you.
Cubs fan?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
change
is easy.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
And that strike three looked outside
At least it did on MLB Gameday.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Lee
Ks
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
I really hope this isn't the beginning of Dome's patented decline
but he’s 3 for 19 in June, and has one homerun since April
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
He had a bad second half last year, that's hardly a patented decline...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
he started scuffling once June began
and is doing it again this year
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
2-0
on Fonty
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
2-2
on Fonty
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Damn, Brenley lays the wood
“If you’re a fan of pitching, and poor at-bats, this is your kind of ball game!
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
He's a troll. A Negative Nelly. A Debbie Downer. Disgusting :-)
"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.
Sah-weeeeet. If Brenley's a troll, I'm definitely joining in.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I think Brenly calls 'em as they see 'em. And he knows baseball.
OTOH, Ascanio is pitching a hell of a game. They have some good young arms.
"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.
BB: "Poor at-bats". Brenly isn't a happy camper today.
"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.
nor should he be
Cubs have wasted about a 1,000 opportunities to win this game
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
We wasted quite a few chances yesterday, too.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
to be fair
so have the Reds. It’s almost like… they’re competing!
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
that actually makes it worse in my eyes
Cincy has given us numerous opportunities to win the game, and we haven’t taken them
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
and...
we’ve done the same right back. The other team is trying to beat us.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
lol people drive me nuts
its like they forget that there is another team trying to get outs. its like they think we are striking out in tee-ball
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Patton up in the pen.
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Fonty
Ks. Three outs.
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And Fontenot continues to swing one handed
so he’s injured now too?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
He struck out the side.
Boy, that stunk.
Folks, I’m not a ledge jumper and will be a Cub fan forever. However, I can’t spend all day on this game. Besides, the commercials are driving me crazy.
I’m out of here. If the Cubs win in the next inning, I give you permission to toss me off of the next game thread.
Go Cubs!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
Ascanio
still in.
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3-2
is the count.
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I'm sure the Reds wouldn't mind if we put Marmol back in the game.
He’ll only walk everyone he faces.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Did we have the "off" Marmol again today?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
he faced two batters
and walked both. Lou pulled him.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
One might say that.
Or, if you’re just baselining it with this season, then no, he was right on par.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yeah
he pretty much cost us the game.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
but if someone would have swung at any of those pitches, he would have been praised for being so nasty
its a fine line between nasty and awful
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
Dickerson
walks
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Pick 'em off! Ascanio has a great move...
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i cannot believe this weekend
just got back 30 minutes ago from Cincy after watching the debacle last night
left my family reunion there .. they’ve been there for 5 hours in the sun
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
brother just called .. the kids are melting .. they're gone
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Think of all the fun we have been having.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I was having fun.
My mountain hike was nearly 7 miles long.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, can imagine
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Only Patton is left in the pen
this is probably gonna be another game in which he sees no action
bo$$
No Marshall is in the pen too
With the day off tomorrow he could be used but it would be back to back days. Guzman is also available. Did not throw nearly as much as Marmol
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm feeling very troll-ish today...this is gonna be where we lose the game, folks.
I predict a double-clutch or an error from the left side of the infield.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
well, the pressure is on us
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
WHY is Fontenot still at 3B?
why .my God .. WHY
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
At this point I'd take my chances with Fox's D, Just to get his stick in the game...
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
who would you play there?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
well, after last night, give Fox the doubt
Plenty of doubt to go around .. let’s just share all the love
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Because he had a GREAT 2008...
…which was in a limited role, with limited PAs, and that ws more than enough to convince Lou that he should be playing EVERY FRIGGIN’ DAY.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Hope Ascanio isn't out of gas
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Reds
are trying the hit and run, but Phillips keeps fouling it off.
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Deep right center!
Dome makes the catch, Dickerson has to go back to first! One out.
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let's have a double play please.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
my SIL got hit by a Maloney foul ball last night
it went right over my mitt .. i think i will never hear the end of it
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
so cubs fans can't field either now?
It’s catching…
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
well, my brother DID catch it ..
so technically, there’s still hope for the season
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Can't we do that thing where we start our relievers and close with our starters? Maybe that would be more successful.
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Nix lines a basehit to center
Dickerson to third. One out.
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Poetic justice in Play.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
and once again, the game could be handed to Fontenot
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
did he have a play
on that?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
uh oh. i have a different feeling about this one.
endtimes near.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Now can we have a double play?
Pretty please?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
IBB to Hernandez
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Now you have to load the bases and set up a force at every bag.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Roselli
to the plate.
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Get ready for a chopper to 3rd....
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
and if Fonty throws high to home again, then I hereby give everyone permission to bitch away and I won't say a word...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
oh for pete's sake.
does it REALLY matter?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
fastball strike. 0-1
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grounded foul
0-2
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DON'T HIT A HIGH CHOPPR TO FONTENOT
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
He will throw a high chopper to home
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
fail
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
And the runner will be out!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
DON'T HIT A HIGH CHOPPR TO ANYONE
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I see what you did there, lil Jon.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
that sounds like an invitation
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Grounder to third
Fonty throws home. ONE out. No throw to first. Two outs!
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Micah Owings
to pinch hit. Outside, 1-0.
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Wowie, the clinic last night helped ol Fonte out, didn't it?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
i wanted to soak my drawers their for a second
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
lined foul
1-1
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C'mon Jose, just one more...
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swing and a miss
1-2
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One more fastball Jose!
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He won't beat us as he Ks!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 7, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
beat?
beat???? HE BEAT NO ONE!
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Ironic to post this and have it not happen
You must be so disappointed.
by Orval Overall on Jun 7, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
SWING AND A MISS!! THREE OUTS!!!!!
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YESSSSS!
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
Ascanio fulfilling his promise!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Yes well check back in the threads
and see who wanted him in to start the 8th. Yes Drew he might have sucked then but anyone but Marmol.
Patton could have walked two guys and got none out too.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just saying
you can’t apply performance piecemeal like that. He would have faced different hitters, etc.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He faced most of the line up but my main point was
Lou is a F)(^%^R%%%ing IDIOT for putting Mamol in AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN
Is there anyone left besides Lou that does NOT think he has been overused ( maybe Blou) ?
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 7, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
that Marmol’s issues are mental.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
sign that boy to a nice fat contract
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I think Ascanio will see more time now
Which is good, because Piniella is going to kill Marmol at this pace.
Steak Grilled stuffed burrito...
And those 89 cents chicken soft tacos.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
don't relax just yet...
it is Taco Bell after all.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Who is this Patton of whom you speak?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 7, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Guzman?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
can't he do that
tomorrow?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
phew .. I knew Fontenot was going to get that back at him
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
now gogdonnit, Cubs HIT THE FREAKING BALL
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Our pitching staff has allowed the 3rd least amount of runs in all of baseball.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Reed Johnson
leads off.
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Fly ball to left
Nix back to the track, and makes the catch. one out.
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I think it's pretty interesting...
just not a lot of production, but lots of chances
my family just left the park
he said the atmosphere is completely dead .. the Cubs fans are wilted
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
what do you consider exciting?
one team or the other has had a pretty good chance to score every inning
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox
fouls it away. 2-2
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Fastball outside
3-2
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Fox
liner to center for a base hit. Blanco up.
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a double here would be nice...
though that might not score fox.
Time for Lilly to pinch-run. Gotta break up that double-play...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that would be cool .. and when he rounds home, he takes out their catcher
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
currently
beating the tar out of St. Louis.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
nope
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
But only a few more years til he retires, apparently.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Blanco
swings and misses.
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How about a 3 base error to get the run in?
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I like Blanco's glove, but he's a baaaaad hitter
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
low and inside
1-1
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Blanco
fouls one off. 1-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Come on! Get a friggin hit here!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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fastball
up and in. 2-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Blanco
lines a base hit to center! 2 on, 1 out!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Alright!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Wow. Back to back extra inning games. Crazy.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 7, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Soto to the plate
cmon, Geo. Just knock one.
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...or at least get Lilly to stare at the catcher from the top step of the dugout
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
taken
for a strike. 0-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Come on fat boy!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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check swing
1-1
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
You must've missed his last AB
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
low
2-1
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
takes a strike
2-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Figures
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Bounces one
to short. Double play. Three outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
heh
at some point you have to laugh
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
you act as if you have never seen a game that has gone deep into extras
shit happens
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
I hve to go to the pharm
someone else gets to do PxP
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Amazing! another grounder to SS by Soto!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Predictible really...
It was the height of optimism to have thought something else would have happened….
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
we're Cub fans .. we have a high tolerance of reality
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I want this game over, if for no other reason than I don't want to see another Uncle Buck commercial
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 7, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
What a crappy non-clutch bunch of no account bunglers!
Soto’s career year must have been last year……
how can you say that?
cause he has had a shit start to one year?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
If nothing else
We sure do love to make snap judgments around here.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
no kidding
someone earlier suggested signing ascanio to a ‘fat contract’
i couldn’t tell if they were kidding
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
This game won't have a winner
It’ll just have one team that’s less inept than the other.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 7, 2009 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
Let's hope not...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Woo hoo! Go Patton!
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
Here comes the walk-off
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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it's like two amateur boxers flailing away
and neither can score enough points or land the right blows to take out their guy
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Except nobody's throwing their popcorn
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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thank goodness it was the catcher...
otherwise, that’s a double.
what i have learned the past two days
left over pasta from Slice’s in Cleveland, TN tastes pretty darn good
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
94 mph... not too shabby
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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dropper at 80mph... misses
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Nasty K
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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which was swung at and missed
guess it was the right pitch
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
alright
I’m back. Drive-through windows are great, when there’s no line.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
it's just up the street. :D
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
nice pitch
swing and a miss.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
full count
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Go with the heater ricky
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
walked him
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
BB
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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and how bout a lazy fly ball.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Ev-ry Body Yawn Yo' Lips
yawn yawn yawn yawn yawn yawn etc.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
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