Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 6/9, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 9, 2009 9:00 PM CDT
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"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
But second on Brewer updates!
I’m watching the game PIP
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I could not type fast enough
"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 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
S'alright
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the jump sue!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
TWVCFS
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Andres Blanco
bringing it tonight, along with most of the Cubs lineup
Second hit tonight.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
and third time on base
He’s got that OPS up to .704 now
i stros
especially so much this early in the season…the lop-sided-ness reminds me of how we owned the pirates early last year and got off to a good start…
And since the Astros
have been a much better 2nd half team recently, I like beating up on them early
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 9, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Still batting with runner on 2nd, 2 out
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
rockies
have been our new best friends lately…
Geo is such a stud tonight
"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."
First time I've said that online all year
Hell one of the few times I’ve actually said it this year.
"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 9, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
"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 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Update
Milwaukee — Mid 7, 3-2 Rox
Racine — Drier is done, time to put laundry away
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
Update
Madison— my three loads of laundry still hasn’t been folded or put away
"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 9, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I had to turn the dryer back on
Still a little damp. Damn towels.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
time for some towel drills?
"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 9, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Maddie made a funny!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe someone will be able
to post that picture of spilled beer soon
by LT on Jun 9, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Middle infielder from LSU
not good enough to play short, not much better at 2nd. Not enough power for third. Strikes out nearly as much as Jackson
churchofbaseball.com
Ouch - that's an unappealing scouting report...
think they’ll convert him to catcher too?
sorry to be so negative
very disappointed
i need alcohol…..or ice cream. Off to DQ!
churchofbaseball.com
Is he scrappy?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they like
Oyn-yun
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
the baseball draft really doesn't matter
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
It matters...
it just doesn’t matter anytime soon. But you don’t want to draft bad players.
yeah but in baseball its very hard to tell how a player will develop
round 1 – round 50 have produced equally great talent
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
That's not really true...
Round 1 produces way more MLB talent than round 50. About 1/3 of the players in Round 1 make the majors. The same is not remotely true of Round 50.
who's
on the board that you’d target instead or someone who we’ve missed on already
Wilken's got a good track record
And often drafts guys that people aren’t as high on
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, Ron
how did you think you were gonna get girls with a mullet???
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
what happened? Lilly strike 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.
Looking
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Lengthy at-bat here...
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions
I like it when Andy White hits. I love his glove and want him to stick around.
"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.
Keda (sp?)
grounds out to Riot. 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.
Kata
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Fly ball to center
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.
2 down.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
Tejada
drills a hit into center. one on, two outs. Pence up.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
I hate
Pence. He scares me.
"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."
And that's just his face!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow. Tejeda leads the majors in hits. Didn't know that.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Sit down, Pence. 4th K for Teddy.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
SIDDOWN, PENCE!
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.
Lilly K's the Wardrobe Malfunction.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
End 7 in Milwaukee
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
Rockies still lead 3-2.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
Yes, they do.
Good point, that would be relevant data
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Backe out
I missed the new pitcher’s name. Sori grounds out. 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.
Alberto Arias pitching for Houston.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano grounds out to Tejada.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
Riot
rolls it back to the pitcher. 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.
Drew do you keep score when you go to a game
"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 9, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
heck no.
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 9, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Mostly,
I’m just repeating what Pat & Ron say. I did score one of Max’s games. Screwed it up terribly.
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 9, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not? It's kinda fun.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
eh.
I love watching the game in person so much, and there’s so much to watch, I don’t want to look away. :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 9, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually when I go to a game
helps me follow it closer. It’s almost like im partipating in the game.
"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 9, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
What I like about it, especially at Wrigley Field
Is that it’s easier to see what someone did previously. The scoreboard can only tell so much.
Plus, I hang on to the cards, too.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Al does it
and he seems to really enjoy it. Part of the problem is that my handwriting is REALLY bad. Like, I got an exemption to use a computer in school — in 1980 — because it was so bad.
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 9, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
then you have to find someone to teach your son so that he can do it for you:)
"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 9, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
heh
I can teach him. But I’d bet his ADD is going to make him doing it very difficult. :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 9, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Gee, where I went to school
They made me get better at writing!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
my handwriting
is extraordinarily bad.
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 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Not me
Or my brothers. The teachers all knew they wouldn’t be able to read anything we did.
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
So you're all doctors?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Full count on Kosuke. Got to be the most patient hitter on this team.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
Dome 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.
Crickets in here.
Did I miss a jump or something?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
I'm actually starting folding my laundry
"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 9, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Second cycle of drying almost done
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Mid 8, still 3-2 Rox
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
Lee strikes 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.
Houston announcers now talking about DeRosa
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
NO VALVERDE!
Excellent. I REALLY dislike that guy. He won’t be back till the weekend.
End of the inning. 7-0 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.
Just out of curiosity, who is Valverde?
j/k
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a superstitious person when it comes to baseball
I won’t step on a baseline, for example, and I have to pop the ball into my glove three times before I start pitching practice, but that guy takes the cake.
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 9, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
he wouldn't come in
losing 7-0 anyway.
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 9, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
What's Lilly's pitch-count?
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
90 starting this inning.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, thanks.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly doesn't have a pitch count.
His pitches keep score by themselves.
"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.
Carlos Lee
to the plate. 3-2.
Over-under on Marmol coming in for the 8th?
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.
Lee
pops up to shallow left. Soriano makes the catch. 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.
Did the Astros sub in Fred Flintstone for 1st base?
Geez…
Oh yeah, what’s up everybody?
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
hey hey hey!
FAT Elvis…
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 9, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
but damn, he could be a dead ringer for Fred too.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 9, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
pitch 100
is low to Berkman. 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.
Whats up everyone
Ted kicking some serious ass tonight. Not that I’m really surprised.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Smash into center.
Two on, one out? Pudge 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.
One on, one out.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
right
Don’t know why I thought Lee walked.
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 9, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon, Ted. DP here.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
I guess they felt they had to make this game interesting
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 9, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't they put in Guzman instead?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
why burn 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 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly
Superb job of pitching with the lead tonight. Throwing lots of strikes and getting ahead in counts.
A little worried about Bradley. Ugly at-bats tonight. I’m not a hitting coach by any means, but he looks to have an extra hitch or loop in his swing. Thoughts?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 9, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
he needs
to string some more at-bats together first. He hasn’t hit in several days.
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 9, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point
That would explain why his timing is off.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
deep left center
Dome will make 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.
In Milwaukee
Bug-eyed, home run staring freak strikes out to end the 8th. Still 3-2.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
I dont hate the Brewers
But Ryan Braun I truely do
"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 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the guy actually. Lots of talent. Too bad he's classless 'cause he's a Brewer.
"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.
have you seen his clothing line?
it doesn’t have EVERYTHING to do with him being a Brewer.
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 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
When anyone is called a douchebag, I always think that that person could be worse, they could be Ryan Braun.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 9, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
no see I think he just is.... he would be for anyone.
"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 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Right.
Cameron is a Brewer, but he’s classy
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
also
suspended. :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.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 9, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
appealing
but yeah
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
is he?
good. I bet it gets reduced to one 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 9, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
probably will
for consistency — although the pitches he argued looked good. even the brewer announcers said so
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 9, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
He might be a great hitter
But that doesn’t mean he isn’t a piece of crap.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
LMAO!!!!! Ha ha...thanks for that.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Excellent
I haven’t forgotten that. I say he is owed a receipt at some point this season. Maybe REALLY hit him with a pitch.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Love the big gaps tonight
Really helping Ted get faster outs.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I'm late, but...
In the immortal words of Harry Caray, HELLO EVERYBODY!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
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 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
drew...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Athena!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Athena?
oh, I never noticed that before.
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 9, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Jimmy!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Hiya Vermont!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 9, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Noooooooooooo
we were doing fine before you showed up
j/k Howdy :-)
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 9, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Whassup ChitownHawkeye?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 9, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy happy joy joy
Beating up on the Astros is fun.
Not as fun as say the Cards or Brewers, but I’ll take it
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 9, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, the Cards lost, and hopefully the Suds will too!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Hiya Susie Q.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 9, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's go, Ted. Get this guy.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Keppenger
walks. Ted’s coming out. Heilman coming 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.
Damn Ted coming out
Freaking Heilman better not blow this shutout.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
for those of who care
Pens win 2-1…. gotta love a game 7
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
Good. F Detroit.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Ditto
I HATE DETROIT
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on Jun 9, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
And I like Pittsburgh. Nice city.
"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.
Getting to be scary time
"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."
Still a 7-run lead...
let them put a few runs up before it’s nervous time
yeah
I almost wish they’d put Patton in, or Waddell. Give the kids some work.
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 9, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Heilman needs the confidence too, though...
I’m just glad they haven’t gone to Guzman or Marmol
Heilman doesn't need confidence. He needs a new job.
"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.
can you imagine Jessica
if Lou brought in Marmol? It might not have been a terrible idea, give Marmol more of a leash to work things 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.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind him having a couple of days off first though
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 9, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
true
hopefully we can beat up the Astros tomorrow, and he can pitch on Thursday.
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 9, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I would not have wanted to see that...
well, the evil part of me kind of would.
Lou or Larry R said the other day
basically that they need to fix Heilman, because they need him for the long haul
I agree
Ascanio can go long, but not every day.
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 9, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
How about trade him in for something else?
"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.
who would take him
and what could we possibly get?
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 9, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
With Heilman
that’s possible
"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."
Strike one
good start.
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!
better start!
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.
nji232 Cub enemy number 2 in the game
Hopefully he gets some outs.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Random thought about Judd
and no offense to anyone from the South Bend area who may work for the Silverhawks, but wow, Judd is worse than the Silverhawks radio announcing…
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Uh oh. Heilman time.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
STRIKE THREE!
three pitches! 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. Nice job, Heilman!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
Heilman:
3 pitches, a strikeout. Very nice!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
I love
being proved wrong
"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."
I Lou trying to make Heilman's arm fall off?
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
maybe its a grand plan, then he wont have to use him down the stretch
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on Jun 9, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
So who stands in Ted's way of starting the ASG?
Santana and who else?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I didn't know Heilman grew up a Cubs fan. Maybe I oughta change my mind about him.
"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.
Bottom 9 coming up in Milwaukee
Still 3-2
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
Any thoughts on
the Cubs draft so far?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jun 9, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
Sirott Attack
over.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
Bradley is the only starter not to reach base yet...
let’s change that.
Still
"One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth."
Bradley
leads off. Get a knock.
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