First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Sunday 6/7, 12:10 CT
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"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
TWHS
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 7, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Give 'em a few minutes
Impatient, much?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Well, I've only been waiting 43 years!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I'll give it to you
That’s a long time to wait…
"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
for runs?
sarcasm
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
GO CUBS GO
Good afternoon everyone
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions
In the immortal words of Haray Caray... HELLO EVERBODY!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Morning Chil...
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 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
JIMMY!!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
TIMMY!
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 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
There it is :D
"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
yo, Jimmay!
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 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!
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.
As L&B just mentioned
Those three wins against us last year were accompanied by 24 runs in support. Let’s hope we can keep that number down.
"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
C'mon Cubbies! Send Arroyo to the showers early...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Where is everybody, I'm on the West Coast & I'm up!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
There's a Soriano thread?
Oooh!
"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
Does anyone know if this game is on WGN, or should I fire up MLB.TV?
"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.
Theriot solo shot!
1-0!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Not gonna help his BA....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
HOME RUN
RYAN THERIOT! And I just said in another thread that I wanted him to go back to poking singles and not swinging for the fences… :P
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
RIOT!!!!
1-0!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Yay! But I hope he just got a doozy and isn't still doing that uppercut swing and looking bad
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Pitch was located right for him...not much effort required
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
That guy is a Riot!!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Got a question
Why is Soto sitting today, as yesterday he finally showed a bit of life on the offense?
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 7, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
Love to get inside of Lou's brain sometimes.
We should produce a movie like ..being John Malkovich.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
FU-KU-DOME!
"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
Fills the count...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Is he disinterested?
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 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm...
6-3, HR, 4-3, 4-3
Weirdness
"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
Take 9 more just like that.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I wouldn't complain about just 8 more
:P
"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
Oops I guess I was factoring in extra innings again...
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Getting to be a habit, aren't they?
"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
trying to keep it away from Dickerson
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Greetings
How’s Merry Olde?
"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
Same old
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Jun 7, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
How's Her Majesty doing?
"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.
Probably playing cricket or something
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Jun 7, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot has almost as many RBIs (22) as Soriano (26) and is much cheaper
Also, he’s more interested in the game (maybe too interested if you include his caught stealing pct). :-)
"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.
RE: Joey Votto
“He sounded better,” Baker said Friday.
Nobody in the Reds’ organization — aside from Votto himself — seems to have a handle on the condition of the club’s top hitter.
“He’s dealing with a personal issue,” Baker told MLB.com. “He wants us to respect his privacy about that.”
From here. I do feel for the kid.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
he should be glad
he doesn’t play for the Cubs.
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 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Blanco
has DEFINITELY got the glove.
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.
Can we teach him how to use a bat, now?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
+1
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Andy White!
Nice stop and throw!
"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
Great play by Blanco!!!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Who plays third in that scenario?
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Randy 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
Good idea!
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 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Works for me, I hate Fonty at third base!!
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 7, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Doesn't seem very interested in the game either.
"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 is he a guess-hitting hack?
"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
Ya gotta like Wells.
"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.
1-0 Cubs, the sun is shining, the birds are chriping, life is good right now.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
me 2, great way to spend an early Sunday morning.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Another liner
right at a guy.
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.
lol
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Whatever happened to Wily Mo Pena?
That guy could really hit the ball… seems to have disappeared though… wasn’t he in Washington?
C'mon Fonty hit it higher
You can’t assume every fielder is 5’2" tall.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Naw, mothers day was last month.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
we are not
guess hacking typing to our abilities
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
we are all busy sucking in LF
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
No, just sitting back
No clogging the threads because I <3 Dusty.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Are they still in there duking it out?
It was getting a little too contentious for me.
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i left it and am done with it
when the poster ignores his own quotes, it is time to stop.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Who was that?
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 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
in the initial post he states
just plain suck as a LF
then denies that as him stating it as a “fact” but as an opinion. I see nothing that would suggest that as opinion to me.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Is the assclown chiming in over there?
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 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
which lol
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
There is only one true assclown, that's BLou...
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 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
nope
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
D
all of the above
Clutche is a true ass clown IMO so there can be more than one.
Blou actually has some good posts, that he usually destroys with some type of ignorant ending
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
BLou is the true assclown...
Clutche is a deadbeat.
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 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate all the name calling, it's so juvenile.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
C'mon Randy!!
Wells looks like he’s gonna stick, we need a nickname for him. Hard-luck kid?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Randy "Oh" 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
I like that!
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 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe we can call No mo no no?
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 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
He better have, in order to take Glavine's spot...
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 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot with the acrobatics
1-1 :/
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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.
drew...
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 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimmay!
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 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
very nice defensive
play by Theriot. His arm still sucks but hes been making some nice plays in the field
Excellent!
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 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
nice
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Yep. The Cubs are going to shell him...
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 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
SIRROT
ATTACK!
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.
My ears are bleeding!
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 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Oh, move up Andres...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
How well can Wells bunt?
Think we’re about to find out.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
dunno
but he can get a hit
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Boy, I can call 'em, can't I?
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice bit of hitting
"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
guess hack bunting?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Andy White!
Leadoff single
"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
Wells
pulls it past Hairston. Two on, no 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.
Does this raise my KOWZR+ numbers?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
What a smart play by Wells if that was on him.
Whomever called it, it was smart!!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Soriano lucks out
knocks it back to Arroyo, but Arroyo’s throw to second is high. EVERYONE’S SAFE!
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.
Nice defense, Arroyo!
Now cash these runs in!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
Wells = mini Lilly?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
he should have loafed it
he isnt paid to run the bases
SARCASM
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
yuk yuk yuk(me laughing)
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Let's hope that sound you hear is the Reds choking!
We could use a break after Theriot’s liner to double off Sori last night
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
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.
Bases clogged
2-2 with 2HR is a nice line…
"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'd take one of those opposite field base hits.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I'll take a base on balls.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
K
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.
Such crap on that call!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions
Ugh, didn't need that there.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Is regressing back to taking bad cuts.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Dome
flies out. It’s up to Lee 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.
He might if we don't score.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
No pressure but if we don't score at least two here we're in trouble.
Two outs not, come on DLee!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
well
we got our 2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Robodome
Too short to LF :(
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
jesus.
why are the cubs unable to ever hit a sac fly? it just doesn’t happen.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
LEE!
line drive base hit! TWO RUNS SCORE!
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.
Thank you, D Lee!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 7, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions
All right, way to come thru when we needed it..DLee!!!
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for pete's sake.
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 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
hey, i'm happy about the runs.
but we have to start getting that runner in from third with less than two outs. nothing about the cubs makes me angrier.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jun 7, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
the only stat that matters
is wins.
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 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
whatever.
i can’t stand the lack of situational hitting.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
what did Lee just do there?
situational hitting.
but you call it lucky.
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 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't consider that situational hitting.
that’s hitting with runners in scoring position. i consider situational hitting: sac flies/bunts, hitting behind the runner, etc. maybe my definition is off; let us call it ‘the little things’.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
there were runners in scoring position
and Lee got a hit. The number of outs is irrelevant.
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 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
that’s nonsense. when there is a runner at third/less than two outs, one doesn’t need to get a hit in order to be successful in the situation; when the cubs fail in such a situation, it frustrates me. what’s the trouble?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
you calling
Lee lucky.
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 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
it sure looks like it.
he got the hit. We reacted. I was happy. You called him lucky.
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 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
incorrect. i was talking about the way his
hit, which was both clutch and clean, salvaged a dreadful inning by the cubs. but i was not clear. i was happy about the runs; it was a huge relief in fact. my less than joyous reaction stems from the fact that we shouldn’t have needed a clutch hit if we could play some fundamental baseball.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Clutch hits are not lucky.
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 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
granted.
i was talking more about the way it salvaged two pathetic at bats from theriot and dome.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Oh thank God!
DLee comes through. Not bad for someone who is washed up.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions
Where's Clutche when I wanna kick him in the chops?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
crying in the fetal position
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
wandering the streets
wondering why his shoulders are sunburned.
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 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Another hit!
line drive to right! Bases loaded again!
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, another bases loaded!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Not sure if I agreed with stopping Sori there.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions
Can't risk him favoring something and pulling up lame
Or getting in a play at the plate and getting banged up
if it were tied
maybe you send hi, but we are up 2
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
I think that's exactly why to send him.
We have the lead, there’s two outs, and by not sending him, there’s force outs everywhere.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Ok, we've certainly had enough injuries.
Don’t under stand why, for Sori, his legs are constant problems these past few years.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
knee injuries
never really go away. I hurt my knee ten years ago, had surgery, and it’s still weaker than the other 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.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 7, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
currently
Rusty Kunts is still my fav all time
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
No doubt, how would you like to go through life with either of those names?
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 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
no he played baseball
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Kuntz
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Not a sports star
but I dealt with a client once by the name of Richard Manlove.
Oh yeah, hey everybody!
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 7, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
i went to school with two great ones
Catherine Slutzski
Jimmy Doucheious
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Dick Manlove... LOL.
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 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
It was so, so hard to remain professional
All I could think of was the Mr. Asswipe sketch from SNL with Kevin Nealon.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 7, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
What was the name from the root beer commerical a while back...?
I can’t remember for the life of me…
Isn't that the worst
when you can remember everything about something except for that one detail?
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 7, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
If we're not worried about what sport we're in...
Coy Bacon has always been my favorite.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a sport name
but I like McLovin
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
It's Dick Pole.
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 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Pete Lacock
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Should have sent Soriano.
He was 1/3 down the line already and that throw would have hopped a few times home.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Danny boy!!
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 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Howdy howdy.
Just stopped for water. 22 miler today, marathon in 2 weeks. 9 miles done, stopped home for water, leavin. Listening to the game on iPhone MLB AT-BAT. Talk to you guys soon. Almost 90 here today in Kansas.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Ouch, stay hydrated buddy!
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 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Good luck with the marathon
I run too.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
take it easy
dont kill yourself there.
good luck with it
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
He would have been out
but we need someone who can score from second on a hit with two outs.
At least he is making up for it with his hitting and fielding prowess.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Pop-out
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.
Blanco at 2B, Hill at catcher, Done in center,
and Rusty Kuntz in this game thread.
Either look up higher in the thread or don’t ask. ;-)
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
spelling correction; Dome in center.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That's it, get technical on me.
You’re right. And Johnson’s in center. I’ll figure this out by the ninth inning.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 7, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Man I'd hope the Johnson is in center
If it’s left or right you should contact a physician immediately.
STFU, Hairtson
A) You didn’t tip it, and B) Hill caught it.
Man, did Hairston suck as a Cub.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 7, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
Yes he did. I'm glad he took his tumbling show elsewhere!
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 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
2 outs
Phillips gets a hit.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Pigeons=Flying rats.
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 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Get those damn pigeons out of my field of view.
They’re Cincy fans, I just know it.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
Liner to left
Soriano comes in and makes the 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.
oh, please.
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 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
hard to tell
and I’m a little frustrated. Sorry.
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 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta love the I'm good...mens commercial.
It’s a hoot.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I love my friends
one went home to Chi for a graduation, and for watching his dog brings me two Giordanios Pizzas.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
I'm jealous...out here in Cal.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
i love both
Ginos East and Giordanos are good with me
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Shoulda made 'em Salerno's Za's!
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 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Man...I want to stay and keep the faith
but I need to keep working on invitations. Later all. GO CUBS GO!
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 7, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
For what it's worth...
I’m forced to watch the gamecast since I’m in New York, and there are a lot of Marmol’s pitches that are right down the middle being called as balls… this happens a lot with him. I wonder why that is?
This is f'n ridiculous.
Randy Wells is pitching like Cy Young, and he can’t even get a friggin W, because we play like crap.
"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)
.
Carlos Marmol
Has officially lost it, he needs to be traded while he still has some value
To be honest
We could probably swing a big deal for a hitter if we involved Marmol.
Get Peavy already! I want my #44 jersey!
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