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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Saturday 7/11, 3:10 CT

From Friday's game.

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the announcers are going to make me vomit.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 11, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's hope they can hold on

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

"Ramirez shakes out his left arm"

It’s almost as if they’re trying to get us to believe that EVERYONE on the team is injured.

DIAF, FOX crew.

by Urbanfury on Jul 11, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

next theyll be telling us that sorianos hop means his leg hurts

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

But most injuries are suspicious

According to McCarver

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

+9001

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

MIles...

and Patton anyone?

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

JUST SHOCKED HIM!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

THERIOT IS IN THE CLUBHOUSE CHANGING HIS PANTS HE WAS SO SHOCKED

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lilly's gonna have to summon

the power of greyskull. Deep in his pitchcount.

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 11, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

or he has an injury...

…because it seems EVERYONE has one to the Fox crew

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's the swine flu

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Love this start by Lilly

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

LaRussa

Must have expected Lilly was finished when he brought in Ankiel

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

We love our Ted Lilly

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Hi everyone,

How awsome would it be to land sanchez during the ASB

"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"

by xene on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

TED LILLY IS THE MAN!!!!!

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Quick 1-2-3

fantastic

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly>all

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

102

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd trust a tired Lilly over anyone in the bullpen

They oughta let him finish, even with 102.

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

But he's got to have something left for the ASG

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

He finished that inning in 7 pitches

Bring him out in the ninth?

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

no

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 11, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

unless his spot in the order comes up with men on

let him go out and try it, keep guys up if he struggles.

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pat noting the CUbs pen has sit down

so barring a big rally here, Lilly’s going out

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's grab BJ Ryan for the minimum

other Jay’s castoffs have worked out before, amiright!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, well, well

Cubs Fans!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

after yesterday

I decided that I was WAY more interested in spending time with my wife then getting yelled at for saying something like “let’s get some runs.” So I took my kid to a play date, and my wife and I went out to lunch and then walked around at an art faire.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

So you quit on the team...great.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not entirely sure

I’m talking to you yet.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

But I'm not talking to you

Oh snap!

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

good on yah!

Todays been suprisingly debbie-downer free

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

The benefits of not being married

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

If they win today

You have to do this every game day until they lose

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

heh

I’m not necessarily bad with that. I’ll come visit the threads in the 7th and on.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hiya, Sue!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Drew!

It’s been a great game so far!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

so it would appear!

Milton Bradley with an RBI, Soriano with some hits and an RBI… worried about Lee, tho.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we're all worried about him.

Especially after what happened in 2006.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

When he broke his wrist?

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think

I covered it. :D

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lol

Hope your day was a good one!

by bilbosbuttons on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was

quite nice. Winning is also nice. :D

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

lillys coming in the 9th

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

zing!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 11, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sean Marshall got a CG

That was a game decided by a rain out

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Ohhhhhhhh Sori

not your best swing there bud

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 11, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, there's the K on a ball in the dirt

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Wait, what happened to Jeanne Zelasko

Joe Buck reading the gamebreak? Huh?

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano hit straight ball very well

curve ball, bat is scared

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Good hit, Bradley

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley going for the OBP cycle

Walk, HBP, dropped third strike, flair single.

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, 104 MPH on the gun

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL, 104 MPH there?

Might wanna check your gun, FOX

by kanderber on Jul 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Saw that...

No way.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF

Was that waste of time?

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly

my hero

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

No CG for Lilly

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Larry King and McCarver

Two curmudgeons in love

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly done, Savior Sam to PH

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Sam Fuld!

But no Lilly.

I am unsure how to feel right now.

by Urbanfury on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

fox fail

lets watch the game instead of Larry King slobbering over one of the announcers

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF?

Joe Buck just apologized for missing part of Koyie Hill’s at-bat. Except it was Baker at the plate.

I wasn’t even listening to them until then.

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by The Original Dave on Jul 11, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

apology in advance

because they knew they were about to cut out some game for pointless BS

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think

They missed part of Hill’s at bat because they came back late from a commercial.

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on Jul 11, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't get pulling Lilly here...

They were gonna leave him in to pitch before the runners were on. You’re up four… let him hit.

by kanderber on Jul 11, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol in the 9th?

Okay.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

It has to be 1 and a half on the odds

I’ll say under.

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Jul 11, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

or .5

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

OT: Went to see Bruno

it was good, but not as good as Borat. Jiminy, tickets are expensive up here! $12 for a matinee!

by Emelie on Jul 11, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions  

That explains it

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a ripoff

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

did you at least

get a reach-around?

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

uh...

I’m gonna suggest that you look it up… :D

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn

I was hoping you just got sent to one of their articles with pictures.

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

urbandictionary

might be a better source

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on Jul 11, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look it up

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 outs Marmol, 3 outs

As long as he only walks his one he should be fine.

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

On to the ninth!

Let’s finish this one up!

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

its a good thing people cant hit marmol with rasmus pujols and luddy

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Filthy Sliders, please!

targeting… targeting… targeting…

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano and Baker out

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

1 down

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

1 down

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

One out!

Now let’s get Pujols!

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Too late

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

But Albert, why didn't you eliminate them?

Shutup…

Love that commercial.

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by propheteer on Jul 11, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pujols lazy play makes Cardinals lose

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by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:38 PM CDT reply actions  

2-1

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah geez, two ugly ones in a row

Come on Marmol!

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Nasty slider!

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions  

followed by 3 good ones

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol makes me pop antacids sometimes

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Count full.

Please, no walks!

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Missing with the fastball

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by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

all season

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 11, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

come on marmolade

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

one walk

Cmon, let’s get a DP here.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

there's his walk

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

And a walk

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol...

Lilly should have pitched this inning. Good Lord.

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

they had a good shot at more insurance runs

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Gregg is up in the bullpen

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Nothing but those nasty sliders, please

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Bounced to the mound

got the middle man!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

That could have been a disaster

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

and a blown call

at first. lovely.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF

Out and not even close

by kanderber on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

duncan was out

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Great play

by Theriot

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Same as last year?

Doesn’t Marmol’s control issues seem reminicent from last year?

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by propheteer on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

At least they got one

Should have gone for the sure out. Game should be over though.

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

they got both

bad call

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

He was out at 1st too, they screwed that up

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

sounds like Marmol nearly mailed it

Pat is adamant he got the guy at first

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

He was out!

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Why is Molina pointing at Marmol?

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions  

MLB has no balls

It’s long since time to call umpires on the carpet to put a stop to their shoddy work and out-of-control ego’s. This is what happens when no one is there to tell someone they’re doing a lousy job

by VolPowers on Jul 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions  

whups

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions  

What did he do?

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

ball off his glove

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jesus

That bad call is gonna come back to haunt us.

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Well that's just super

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Grr

This game should be over!!!

by bilbosbuttons on Jul 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed

My God..

This is unravelling.

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

relax people

all is well

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

don't worry guys

two outs. It’s just one run. And, um, just one wild pitch. No, really, it’s going to be ok!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol for Sanchez?

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

not for a second.

I’d trade Fonty and Hoffpauir for Sanchez, tho.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah McCarver...

Lou’s gonna bring a guy in who’s not even warming up. Freakin idiot.

by kanderber on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

this is bullshit.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

The Buzz

is leaving

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Wild pitch.....jeebus

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy geez

Not often I’m glad to see Kevin Gregg. Yikes

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't like Gregg

But Marmol’s lost it at this point.

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

They never should have gone with Marmol in the first place

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sure Lou was thinking

“We’re ahead by 4 runs, why not put Marmol in, we’ve got the game in the bag”

by Urbanfury on Jul 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

give him one more batter before pulling him.

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by propheteer on Jul 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blah.

I never liked Marmol.

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by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've seen it once before.

Though the at-bat sandwiched a rain delay. Not really an accurate comparison.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dont feel safe with gregg up

he always tosses meatballs when the games close

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Still have to get outs

Even if you have to get 4 of them, you still have to get them.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

how many outs do they need to tie this?

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright, Gregg

FINISH HIM!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

please be good today gregg

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

It's Happening!?!?!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

it's a set up

Marmol did it on purpose to get Gregg a save opp

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

STRIKE TWO!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Leave the gas can Gregg

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Greg today...

Please.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

STRIKE THREE!!!!!

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!!!!!!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly Despises Cardnials!

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs win!

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

W!

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Three pitch save

nice

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs Win!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

GAME OVER!!!

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

There we go

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

FLY IT!!!!!!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Isn't that a gang symbol?

You’re gonna get that kid killed.

Bob Howry: Ruining Baseball Since 2008

by The Original Dave on Jul 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

(channelling sue)

cutie

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Great job by Lilly getting this win

Very solid start

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

forget about the curve ball

BRING HIM THE HEATER!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

they win with 5 outs in the ninth

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

didn't look like he offered

still, it was the 4th out.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 11, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF?

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by MrNFL on Jul 11, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO!!!!

Rec’d

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

JA!

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou would love to have an ass like that

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Jul 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ja!

Welt Series or ze buste!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

100th career victory for Lilly

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 11, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Excellent!

Congrats, to Lilly!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

The model of consistency this year

"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

by vonde6 on Jul 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

taps finger on

desk waiting for picture of Milton………

by sue369 on Jul 11, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly was awesome today,

And the cubs had some timely hitting, w/decent fielding,
Congrats Cubbies-well done;

Nice recovery from yesterday!

Lets get more wins tomorrow!

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 11, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions  

If we could have a Sunday for the ages, we'd only be 1.5 out to start the second half.

Weren’t Buck and McCarver all but shoveling dirt on us in the beginning of the game?

by VolPowers on Jul 11, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions  

They're always shoveling dirt on the Cubs

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Jul 11, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ever since the '03 playoffs I've hated every biased word they've spoken

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill

by propheteer on Jul 11, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

To the point

I’d like to punch there esopogus shut

by bilbosbuttons on Jul 11, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

only time they didnt is when they said that the ump blew the call at 1st base

but it also took them about 2 hours to mention 101 years

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 11, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whew

That was a big one. We now have a great chance to at the very least split this series if now win it!

Oh Baby!

by cubswgnrocks on Jul 11, 2009 5:56 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Of course

“They do baseball right around here.”

"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "

by Villeslgr on Jul 11, 2009 5:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

I like Kevin Gregg

There I said it

"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."

by louslovechild on Jul 11, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm out, guys.

See you tomorrow for our double-header sweep of the Cardinals!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 11, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright

great to get up on a Sunday morning and discover a Cubs victory!

Let’s sweep that double-header tomorrow!!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 11, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo-hoo!

Uncle Ted wins it for me on my birthday!

Thanks, Uncle Ted!

by owllover711 on Jul 11, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

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