Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Sunday 7/12, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 12, 2009 9:00 PM CDT
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
A valiant effort.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
A terrible angle
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Dome would've gotten that ball
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
arrrrrrrrgh
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I really hate Ludwick
I mean, not as much as I hate Bin Laden, but more often.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Do you hate Ludwick as much as you hate the Romulans?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
They have no honor!
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by The Original Dave on Jul 12, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions
of Montresor
or DeRosa …
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
That
was a strike.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Agreed
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
ADAM TROY DUNN WOULDA CAUGHT THAT BALL!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
At least he didn't homer.
maybe we can hold him to a single if the game goes to extra innings.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, ump!
Ball. One. Was. A. Strike.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions
CAN NONE OF THESE IDIOTS GROW REAL MUSTACHES???
It looks like a bunch of caterpillars crawling around on their faces.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
no doubt, though larue, kinney, and franklin can.
but most of these are just embarrassing.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Pujols 0-4
guys next to Pujols 4 for 6 2BB 2HR 2B
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
That's bad pitching
Letting up on the next guy. Unacceptable.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
It's not letting up
It’s just getting beat, and someone else having a good night. He was streakking before he met Randy wells today
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the offical "Touch the Bag" Thread!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
Huevos Rancheros!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
ewww
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I never touch my screen.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Joe Morgan always touched the bag
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
hes touched enough bags to know the rules about touching bags
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, I'm not in on that.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Flagged for inappropriate balling.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Grounds to second.
LET’S GET SOME RUNS!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
Some men know how to end the night properly
unfortunately many of them don’t go to night games at Wrigley
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I dislike those women
I don’t give up cabs in the rain.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
This inning would be a good time for Aramis to hit his first homer
Or Soriano, or Milton, or DLee. Or all of them.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
all of them
at the same time
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
+16, +12, +21, +25
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Won't happen. None of them are Ryan Ludwick
Who has shown his ability to crush grooved fastballs.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
are you kidding me?
i’ll take everything in gummy form.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
come on D
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
That ESPN promo said Lou would talk about
“how to deal with hard-to-please Cub fans.”
I’m so not hard to please. Win a f*cking World Series!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
or just quit playing a stupid style of baseball.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Or fail miserably at drafting position players
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
I find it hard to complain about our farm system
Look at the contributions they have made
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
The tools are there
but I’m not so sure about our farm products’ pitch recognition abilities and other characteristics that refined and complete players have.
They've done ok
No real entrenched starters who can play a position sufficently, with the exception of Soto.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
now i might stay up for the Disco Demo footage
that was the only time I was proud of Comiskey
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
wow, so Lou thinks wanting your team to win is being "hard to please"?
Al is right, Lou sounds like he’s past it.
AAUGH!!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions
That had base hit written all over it!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't. At all.
Negative like.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I hope Miller is warming up for Milton
So he gets to bat from his strong side.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
A ML SS just made a play.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
Define "ML SS"
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
A player that can field the baseball to his right and still make a strong throw to first.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
joe morgan would disapprove if he were to go to triple a
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry man, Brendan Ryan is scrappy...
… but he is not a ML SS. I’d rather have Theriot.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
I guess you're happy then.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I don't kick the cat in anger about him being the SS, no.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
I hate cats too.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
that is a bad break
you feel like it has to be this inning for the Cubs, next inning we have some weak hitters coming up
i'm not surprised; i'm wincing.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's funny because I don't feel as if the Cubs are down
They’ve played good thus far. Idunno, it doesn’t feel gut-wrenching for some reason.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
it's because it isnt
we’re doing better than everyone thought so far
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I thought we we're supposed to be the team to beat in our division.
With a great offense.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That great offense is on a one-hiatus
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
that was before
we lost several players for stretches with injuries. Soto. Dempster. Rami. RJ. Lee rode the bench for a while. Milton rode the bench for a while.
Considering what we’ve had to work with, I still feel we’re in a position to make a run for it, if the number 1 lineup can stay healthy.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, i agree....we've had some bad breaks....hopefully they will even out....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
And if Soriano stops sucking so hard
That his gravitational forces are pulling in gas giant planets
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Oh definitely
but I think JH has to make another move or two.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
We JUST LOST Soto and Demp....
we’ve played the lions share of our games with everyone except Rami.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
we had
a rotation of injuries.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The goalposts...stop moving them. The pitching this year HAS NOT BEEN THE PROBLEM!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
no no
the injuries, they have rotated through the lineup. I’m not saying anything about the pitching at all.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
the injuries are the reason the offense has been nothing short of horrific?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
they haven't helped.
to be 3.5 games back at this point, I’m ok with that. That’s all I’m saying.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
To be only 3.5 games back to this point...
is a farking MIRACLE.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
even if they do lose
splitting this series with the Cards is not a bad thing. To go into the All-star break 3.5 back? Totally surmountable.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you actually watched any baseball this season?
This is the longest homestand of the season and they went 6-5.
This is a .500 team
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Is that you
BLOU?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No, it's Worf.
It says so right below his comments. It says:
by Worf on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'm pretty sure
it’s BLOU.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The Lord Will Provide
One day in a small town during really stormy weather, the town
begins to flood. Everyone rushes to lifeboats and begins to
flee. But in a church a prriest sits on the alter and does not
move. A man runs up to him.
Man- “Father, come quickly, we have a lifeboat ready for you”.
Priest- No, there is no need for me to flee for the lord will
provide and he will save me".
Man- “Suit yourself”
A few hours later the water has risen up to the alter where the
priest is standing. A lifeboat zooms through the door with a few
men in it. One man calls to the priest.
Man- “Father come quickly”
Priest- "No, for the lord will provide and he will save me.
So the lifeboat zooms off. A few hours later the water has risen
up to the crucifix on which the priest is hanging on. A lifeboat
zooms in.
Man- Father, the town is flooding, you must come with us to
safety.
Priest- No, the lord will provide. He will save me.
A few hours later the water rose up to the roof and the priest
drowned. Later in heaven the priest met god and said:
Man- "Lord, why didn’t you save me? I had so much faith.
God- What are you talking about!!!!!! I sent 3 bloody lifeboats
to rescue you?
I think this team
is it’s own lifeboat.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto pulls his fat
Dempster is a freaking Benny Hill episode. Soriano sucks so bad he should be used to vacuum bar floors. And A-Ram came back too soon.
It’s just as possible this team ends up 12 out
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
whatever.
do what you need to do to get by, man. I’ll be over here, rooting for the team.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
That's fine
But take the damn blinders off once in a while
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
don't have any.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
they've been losing most of the game
where have you been?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
doing other things, and hoping they could win.
and you’re absolutely full of bull plop if you’re really going to claim I’m not here during wins
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm certain
I did not say that.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
not
that.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
What's your take on Theriot's defense on that last play?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
he stunk it up.
and earlier today, Pujols made an error. It happens. It happens to Riot more often then I’d like, but should I rend my hair and garments over it?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
no, but you could at least admit he's not a SS.
When a player makes mistakes “more often than you’d like”…that should tell you something about that player’s abilities.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
dood
I’ve been on that bandwagon with you since 2007. I’d much prefer to see Riot at second. You know that.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Snape won't like it if your house garmets are messed up.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
That's why I like you, Worf.
You’re dependable, like cake, tequila, and swear frequently.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
They are trying to top the Cardinals' defense earlier
But the thing is… what we saw earlier — that’s easy to believe is a fluke
This feels normal
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Without some serious improvement on offense
You are 100% correct
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
i hope he doesn't even swing.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
nobody on base
usually when soriano gets his hits
Hey Alphonso... please stop sucking
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Strike two was a ball a minute ago!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
i wish someone would rip that sign out of that ding dong's hands behind home plate
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I've seen it, but not up close...
What does that neon green ugly thing say?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
"Touch the Bag Morans! -- GO CUBS!"
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Security hasn't confiscated that ####ing thing yet?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
AIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
The worst hitter in baseball
He has no clue
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
ankiel is pretty bad.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori tops Ankiel in BA, OBP and SLG
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
william shatner isn't funny
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I thought I was the only one
who thought that.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
you got a friend
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
A national embarassment!
The Cubs front office looks like idiots for signing him and the manager looks like an idiot for playing him.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Wrigley booing Soriano. Shouldn't be doing that.
Yeah, the guy doesn’t have a clue…but he’s wearing a Cubs uniform.
"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.
Here's what I wish
After a horrible swing by Sori on strike one or two, Lou calls time and comes out of the dugout and stands behind Sori and, like our dads did with us when we were little, guides him through a nice, level swing. Right there in front of a national TV audience.
by CaliCub on Jul 12, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
he deserves everything he gets
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
They are paying this man tens of millions to be a stud
And if he wasn’t getting that contract, he’d probably be in the minors. The fans have the right to boo, they spend the money to come to the games.
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I'm not a big fan of Soriano at all....and don't miss the occasional booing when he drops a flyball.
But just chronic booing of him is not warranted IMHO.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
The guy whiffs at a lot of pitches and I'm not fond of him.
But he’s got a big “Cubs” logo on the front of his shirt, and I’m a fan.
"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.
Hendry paid him like a Pujols or a Cabrera
because he incorrectly saw Sori as being that type of player. Too much money for a guy who’s a heckuva nice accessory in the lineup but most definitely NOT an elite superstar.
The Cubs have seen wainwright 18 times in his career
but apparently they can’t solve him
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
this is the meat of our order?
My god, our offense is atrocious.I’ll tell you, living in DC, as bad as the Nats are, next week is going to be interesting. The Nats lineup is eons better than ours right now with Morgan, Guzman, Willingham, Zimmerman, Johnson all hitting above .280, and then there is Dunn.
Oh, well. We split the series.
Right?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 12, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Home team
bats last.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
never give up
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Ping-pong at Wrigley Field!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Game fail.
Meant to say “pinball!” Don’t ask me how I messed that one up.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
what the
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
wow, I forgot how much I truly despise ESPN's sunday night crew
I mean seriously, there isn’t a likable personality among the three of them
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions
Bradley, Baker, PH, Fox, St. Fuld
It’s doable
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
I am infinitely sad.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Cubs defense FAIL
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Theriot, seriously????
It was there for you!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
LOL...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot with some Failsauce
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Nice work at SS
Little league glovework there
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Marshall's arm is gonna fall out
and Lou is gonna ruin a career.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
What was Marshall's pitch count earlier today?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
less then
15, I thought.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
a few days ago everyone was pissed that Marshall was only going 1/3rd innings
chill
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Twice in a day for a kid who should be a starter?
I’m not too enthused about it. But let’s just see what the sanctimony of the thread thinks and we can just follow his great advice.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Who wanted Theriot over Ryan again?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
all this team needs is...
a real:
SS
2B
CF
LF
and Lead-off man
And productive clean-up hitter
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Getting a real SS would fill two positions
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Theriot could be a real 2B
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
That Soriano contract will be an albatross
for at least 3 more years!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Wasn't it Thurston who bunted?
If it was, there’s no way they get him at first.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Pat forgets to turn off microphone
On the Gameday feed after the ad break started, Pat moaned and said “Aw, Theriot is … average.”. Sounded like he caught himself before saying what he fully thought.
the world shudders
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
NO WALKS
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
HBPs?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Half-Blood Princes?
There’s more than one?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'm thinking I like Fox at catcher
In the short term. Maybe, that last pitch could have been blocked better.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Fox has no position
The faster he is on some AL team for prospects, the better.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Just seeing Franklin on ESPN.
BIG-TIME BEARD FAIL.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
6,501,890 Cubs fans
are flushing their toilets
7,908,531 are on edge
10,001,655 would like to box Alfonso Soriano’s ears
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
More walks
Don’t help our effort here.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
YOU'VE GOT TO BE F*CKING KIDDING ME.
NOTE:
THIS IS WHEN LOU WENT CRAZY.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
HOLY MOTHER OF SHIT
Am I seeing right?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Yes, you are.
Heilman in to pitch. Marshall in Left field. As if that makes any sense.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait, what?!?
What in the world is going on here?!?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
Wow...Marshall to LF so he can pitch again
LOL
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This is awesome
Good work Lou. Bobby Cox does this quite a bit.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
are you kidding?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
No Cox does this a few times a season
Its a good idea. Not like we were gonna score runs anyway.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I have seen bobby cox do this all the time
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 12, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
all the time????????
I highly, highly doubt that
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano thinks he's pitching now!! LOL
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
whoooooooa
Marshall in LF
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Sadly, Marshall is a better fielder than Soriano in LF
and probably a better hitter (sad face)
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so the fans are cheering Soriano being taken out?
Man, it’s going to be a long season for that poor guy
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
I bet Marshall will catch anything hit to him...with no hop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
Marshall and Soriano OUT
Heilman in
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Correction: Soriano out. Marshall to left field. Heilman in to pitch.
Do you understand at all?!?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
At least we're upgrading our defense in LF
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
x 1000
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I LIKE THIS MOVE. GUTSY!!!!!!!!
Good going, Lou. It’s absolutely freaking crazy….and might not work, but I like it!!!!
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Is Lou smoking with Geo in the clubhouse?
This is a certified circus.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Welcome to the day before the All-Star break
There is always something very weird in the handling of pitchers on this day. THough, I didn’t expect this.
This should be nothing if not entertaining!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
Can I get a picture to remember this moment?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Lollerskates
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Goodness. Y'all overreacting much?
OMG YOU GUYS THIS IS COMPLETE INSANITY
CATS AND DOGS LIVING TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!111
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 12, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
No, cats and dogs living together is sane compared to this.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I swear to God
if Marshall hurts himself out there, I will be done with this season
I will say things to get me banned, have a great time doing it, and not watch a single game the rest of the season. I will serious consider naming my child Ludwick.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
reeLAX dude
its just a ball game
Lets play two
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
you don't
have to wait, if you don’t want to.
It’s a legit strategy.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
ON WHICH PLANET???
Marshall looks petrified out there!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
what
he’s not a big league player?
he can do it.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
note to Drew...
he’s not a big league POSITION player.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
he's an NL ball player.
we’ll holler at Soriano for not being ready to play, but this, this is just crazy-sauce!
And it worked.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree....NL ball players don't need a freakin' 24 hours appointment to play LF....
"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.
A punter doesn't also play linebacker because he's a "professional player".
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
not
the same thing at all.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Your stupid rationale is the same.
You don’t train to play one position your whole life then get thrown into another one…unless you’re a utility player. Ridiculous.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
my rationale
is the same as Lou’s. And it worked. So call it whatever you want, but it worked.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh my god.
I just got dumber.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
whatever.
pitchers take pop-up practice for a reason. Especially in the NL.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
it didn't WORK
a ball wasn’t hit to him. We escaped without having to see if it worked
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 13, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
It did
what Lou wanted it to do — keep Marshall in the game to be able to pitch to the guy who batted after the guy Heilman pitched to.
It worked plenty fine.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 13, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
it's almost EXACTLY the same thing.
The baseball world has 2 distinct sides. Pitcher and Hitters (position player).
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry.
it’s not.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
yes it is.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude STFU
Seriously, do us a favor and get banned now…
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I will continue the Worf tradition if he gets banned, which he will not.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Who comes into LF after this at bat then?
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Johnson?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome PH already
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoffpauir?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty desparate
I guess with only one lefty in the pen, I understand it.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
I'm actually more concerned with Heilman being in the game
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
me too...
but this is like little league!
by FloridaCubsFan on Jul 12, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The ball is going to find him
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
FFS! Heilman is gonna F-ing walk the run!
What’s the point?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
batter just swung at ball two and three
thank you dumbass!
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
yeppers
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
You are being totally ridiculous.
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 12, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
La Russa is going to do something dumber trying to one up Lou
to prove he’s the super-genius
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Damn this strike zone
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Call the strike!
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Prediction fail.
K.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well damn it
Morgan approves of Fox as catcher, so he can’t be good.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Strike 3!
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K!!
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
I dont believe it
Heilman with the K!
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
K on ball4
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Marshall trots to the mound
again… hahahaha
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Reed into LF, Marshall pitching
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Can Marshall still pitch?????
I don’t get this.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
Gamble paid off
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
did you see the look on Soriano's face when Marshall walked up?
almost made me feel sorry for the guy
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!
And now, Lou comes back and moves RJ into left, and Marshall comes back to the mound! IT WORKED! ALL BOW TO THE PINIELLA!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
Well it got the crowd pumped up
and now Joe Morgan is pissed.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
"I don't know the rule, honestly." - J. Morgan
All Star and ESPN commentator .. what an idiot
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
At least he hasn't lied this week, at least that I've heard
That could change.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Pat even says
He’s never seen this before
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 12, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
You just have to page through some of the comments here to see how confused some of us were.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
shut UP
I don’t want to have to mute it again
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
+1
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
"I don't know the rule to be honest with you."
— Joe Morgan.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
"But I'll give you my opinion of what it should be...
and rant about it"
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
see, now
he should say that A LOT MORE OFTEN.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
great minds think alike
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
i hope marmol doesn't come out.
fox won’t be able to catch him.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Hey, why not have the bullpen guys practice outfield
So they can do righty-lefty switches throughout the late inning without wasting pitchers? Instead of bringing in RJ they could have Heilman play LF while the lefties bat. Etc.
Who's the hot blonde?!
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
I saw her first!
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
The T&A on her is out of this world
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Damn it. not now!
What if it works for ALL Hoffpauirs!
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Those two honeys next to the Red dugout are hot
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
This is just hilarious
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DP here
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Why did I turn on the ESPN audio for a moment
My heavens, Morgan is a complete idiot. Do not put DH rules onto the NL!
So it official?
Lou can’t bring in a righty now?
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
…just arrived and, predictably, people are complaining about a unconventional move that worked.
I’ll copy this thread for fun later
I've never seen anything
Even remotely like what I saw in this inning.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys should put on ESPN Deportes
They’re not as bad as the regular ESPN, they’re actually pretty good.
As today’s announcer pointed out, any player can change positions, as long as they don’t come out of the game and then return.
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
We have a little bit of it here...
With Miller’s pronunciations.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Uyyy, que mal
Aunque, no esta ni Ernesto Jerez ni Candy Maldonado, ni Memo Celis.
Y no he visto a la bellisima Carolina Guillen toda esta semana. :(
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
but Joe Morgan didn't know that
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
i MORGAN ! i CALLATE!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Whitey Herzog
I remember Whitey Herzog doing this for the Cards back in the 80’s
Eamus Ursuli!
let's put Ivan DeJesus back in the game
while we’re at it .. let those mighty thighs run one out
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Holy Shit
what a pitch!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
HOLY COW!!
HEILMAN K!!
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
Uh, is Marshall pitching again?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
K!!!! Two down!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
The 79 Pirates did this too
in a game vs the Giants. Kent Tekulve went to LF after getting the 2nd out (a RH hitter), in case the next hitter (LH) got a hit – the on deck hitter was a RH and Tekulve could return to the mound to face him. So the LH hitter of course hits a fly to left and Tekulve snares it to end the game.
Verdict
Lou is a genius. Or at least that will be the story tomorrow
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
OK, this is fun...
I was wrong about Lou making the move
But none of this matters if the Cubs don’t score three in the ninth, gang.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Of course you are correct.
But isn’t it fun occasionally to see a manager actually make a fun, unconventional move?
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 12, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Now now, no need to go all Vince Lombardi on me.
Isn’t it pretty much a given that I would prefer the Cubs to win?
That doesn’t diminish my admiration of Lou for making a bold move last inning.
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 12, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
That was one of the strangest things I've ever seen on a baseball field.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
sure
but at least he’s thinking.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I loved the move. Unconventional. Give me more of it!
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Gameday has Marshall: "P-LF-P"
but was confused earlier, said Heilman substituted for Marshall (nope) and batting 5th (yes, but for Soriano)
HOW IN THE WORLD DID HE CATCH THAT????
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JOHNSON WITH THE CATCH!
INNING OVER! IT WORKED! NO RUNS SCORE!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
a;ldkfjA:S hawchpuEWJ; qauh
GREATEST CATCH EVAR~
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
What a catch!!!!
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
OH REEEEEEEEEEEEEEED
HAVE MY BABIES
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
WOW, WHAT A CATCH!!!!!!!!
Let’s win this one!!!!!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
"Are you kidding me???" - Al Michaels
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REED
does it again!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 12, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
Marshall couldnt have looked worse
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
CELEBRATION
fail
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
The Good Lord wants the Cubs to Win.
Harry said so
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
The Cardinals took lessons from our bats.
Be ice cold with guys on third and less than two outs.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
Well, I suppose it's a good time their isn't instant replay
Not a catch, it was a trap
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don't ruin it!!
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Another reason to want to win this game.
The Cards fans are gonna be livid about this catch
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
That catch made my night even if they don't win
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Well holy shit
Lou actually was smart tonight. Now we need some runs.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
We're still losing the game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
touche legs
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
heh
+1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought getting out of a base loaded zero outs by putting your pitcher in LF
and bringing him back was worth 5 style 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 12, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely, but i'll take it.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
And just wait to see how many times the Talking Heads repeat that fact
Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'
Facts are simple and facts are straight...
Facts are lazy and facts are late
Facts all come with points of view
Facts don’t do what I want them to
Facts just twist the truth around
Facts are living turned inside out
Facts are getting the best of them
Facts are nothing on the face of things
Guys...
This was STEP ONE!
There still has to be at least two runs, and preferably three, since Lou has just about emptied his bench.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
So...that was a fun inning
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Let's score 3 runs this inning!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
yeah
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That wasn't a catch
We caught a break. =/
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
you don't have to think.
replay shows it to be…too late.
we have to take advantage of that break
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Soriano would still be chasing that one!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
or maybe
he wouldn’t have fallen over at all, and made it look easy.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
riiiight
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL...
Unlikely.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano wouldn't have fallen over
and he still would not have caught it. RJ gets a much better jump on balls than Soriano.
Does vegetation grow well on the River Denial?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
right
because Soriano NEVER makes catches. Ppfffft. There’s no way to know.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
RJ slipped
He made it harder than necessary. Thank goodness he is RJ and he has such a great glove. And thank goodness that the umps didnt see that play better.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
3, preferably.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Totally worth it
That was so much fun. Who cares if we lose.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
+1 on fun
-1 still wanna win
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Now you sound like...
A stereotypical Wrigley Field Cub fan.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
There are just some times during the season where you have to say who gives a shit
Our offense can’t pull it out, whatever. We got to have some fun.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Suggested Recap Title:
Well, At Least We Know Lou’s Still Alive
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
lol i wonder how soriano felt when he got replaced by a PITCHER
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Joe Morgan makes my head hurt
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 12, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
We can't waste getting that horseshoe up our butt!
Let’s hope it lasts a while longer. :-)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Yeah...
A blown call, a miracle “catch” and a clutch pitch by Heilman
And Lou is a genius.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
And all the runs we gave up are Lou's fault
how?
You can only judge someone on the things he was responsible for. The Marshall to LF was Lou’s call.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
God...
Marshall could’ve made that play
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Joe Morgan's funeral will be just like Michael Jackson's, only with celebration, dancing, and alcohol, not tears.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
He can't be as bad as Buck/McCarver.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I actually like Buck as a broadcaster (I'm in the minority)
McCarver blows though
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he's as bad
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course not, but
after listening to those two imbeciles yesterday, I think I hate them worse than Morgan.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Joe says...
When I played we swung a balls with two strikes, but it is a different game today, the strike zone expands with 2 strikes, guys today just won’t swing at balls off the plate, they want it over the plate. It’s just a different game.
Thanks Joe, without your insightful analysis we would all be lost.
Do you want him to GET HURT?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
(hand starts to raise, slowly…)
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Seriously though, that was a horrible call.
Shitty ump.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It was a trap
Any announcer worth his salt would say so. It’s not being a Cards fan to say that the Cards should be up 7-2 right now.
We got a break. Let’s take it.
If the Cubs go out 1-2-3 here, that move isn’t remembered.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
FUCK YOU UMP
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 12, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Turn it green
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Pitch off outside corner is a strike?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
Yea! Bradley!
Swing the bat.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
hey, what's your opinion of Milton Bradley?
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 12, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Average Major League Player.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't a strike, should be a full count
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 12, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It was too close to take with 2 strikes...
a good hitter fouls those pitches off and keeps the at bat alive.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
EVERYBODY RECOMMEND THIS COMMENT
THIS UMP ENDED THE GAME FOR US
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Hey, ump!
Strike. One. Here. Was. Not. A. Strike!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
Franklin has some sort of dead animal attacking the bottom of his face
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 12, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
He's so ugly the batters are distracted by 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.
Why not look for sliders against the Cards?
That’s almost all they ever throw
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 12, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
Seemed inside, and off the plate.
Even the ESPN K-zone says so.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
More so than Bradley's
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
I'm upset by that call as well.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
old guy got hit by foul
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Man,
It looks like that foul ball hit or nearly hit someone. I hope she’s all right.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
He/she*
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
SWING THAT BAT YOU TOOLS
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Yawn....hey Cubs...try HITTING the baseball when you need to win a game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
The the pitches were outside the zone
so I don’t fault them for looking.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
If both had been called correctly....
We have 2 runners on and no one out.
No bad habits. Can’t screw up 600 ABs for this one asshole.
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
It was 2-2 on Bradley
so he wouldn’t necessarily be on base.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Inexcusable....
If you don’t want to umpire baseball games for the entirety, and your way of getting out of it to go home early is calling clear balls strikes, find another job.
He’s not missing these calls – he knows damn well what he’s doing.
"I make love to pressure."
-- Stephen Jackson
Is there a relation between the two Hoffpauirs? I haven’t heard anything about it tonight and am curious.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 12, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Miller says
no relation
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
For the past two days the national media like FOX and ESPN have said "NO"
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
No, they said no relation between the two.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I can not recall any ump
consistently giving a pitcher six inches on the inside corner.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 12, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
In Joe Morgan's world
the strike zone expands when you have 2 strikes. He wouldn’t even acknowledge that those were bad strike calls. And on that 3rd ball off the plate that wasn’t called a strike was barely any farther off the plate, but he made it sound like it was thrown into the stands.
NOW WE TAKE OVER
“Bleacher Bums”
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
+ a million!!
Stupid lameass ABs!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
That's awful
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
KKK
looking
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Totally wortless effort by all three!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
NOT. A. Strike!!!!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
these umps are a joke
joe morgan is a joke
espn is a joke
by Glacier on Jul 12, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Our offensive approach at the plate is a joke.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
2 called strike outs
At were obviously balls, that’s not poor approach, it’s poor umpiring
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 12, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Those pitches were too close to take with 2 strikes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
And the umps missed a trap play
that puts the Cards up even more.
Dont’ seem to be getting a response to that one. Guess it’s only bad umping when it hurts the Cubs.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
the ump was standing right next to the calls at homeplate
the trap out in leftfield is a much more difficult call to make, especially one that appeared like he made the catch until I saw the replay
You Argue that a good hitter fouls them off
Then shouldn’t a big league ump call a ball a f@cking ball!!
Take a close ball, and say “goodeye”
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 12, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Big League Umps should do alot of things.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not swing the bat, good idea!
That one was more of a K than the others
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The ump got that one right
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
None of those strike 3s were strikes
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
K zone showed the last one as a strike
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Three called strikeouts
Unbefrickinglievable.
Worst at-bats I have ever seen . These guys have no freaking clue what to do with a bat.
DO NOT BLAME THE UMPS.
1) The Cards should be up 7-2 with that trap play
2) YOU HAVE TO FRAEWAKING PROTECT TO GODLEDAMNED PLATE!!!!!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
was really hoping Reeds diving catch would ramp this team up
unfortunately, we had three poor hitters in the bottom of the ninth
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
strike three...
called. Game over.
Like I said — I would prefer to have won, but splitting a series, and going into the break 3.5 back? I’m ok with that.
No baseball that matters for days. Whatever will we do?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
I'm not satisfied with mediocrity, no.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
we'll get 'em
in the second half.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no magic that happens over the break.
Milton doesn’t magically start hitting. Geo doesn’t magically lose weight. Derrek’s neck doesn’t magically feel great. Soriano doesn’t magically start hitting like we owe him $90M over the next 5 years.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
They will if you believe hard enough!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
The umps
also missed a trap play with the bases loaded. That’s a triple and maybe even an inside-the-parker.
Cards should have won 7-2 if you want to blame umps.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
I don't.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
they get a rest.
Maybe they get their heads together.
we’ll see what happens.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed...
Satisfied with a split. An organization and many fans alike satisfied with mediocracy. I really think those clowns in the booth have an orgasm when the Cubs lose.
Read weird and crappy...
Fan Posts for the next few days.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 12, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
glad to see lou didn't get off his ass to stick up for his guys
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
He was too busy patting himself on the back
and making up business cards that said, “Lou Pinella — SUPER GENIUS!”
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
what an awful loss
Hold Pujols to 0-4, and you have to like your chances.
But not with this offense.
They had a real chance to make a statement and get within 1.5 games, but they blew it.
Just like pretty much all of the first half.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 12, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
You dont a damn thing about baseball
Blew it? Really? One guy goes out there and kills us on a random Sunday. We played a pretty good series in our division. We have the Nationals on Thursday, and we have 78 games left. We are 3.5 out, not 7.5. That is blowing it. Take your cry baby shit somewhere else.
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
they need a new scouting report on ludwick.
they guy rapes us. seemed like he hit about .750 that series.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
This is one of those games I leave confused...
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Our offense is still the most pathetic in the NL.
The bottom of the order is total garbage!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
and THAT is why I can't be as optimistic as my esteemed colleagues
I just have a very, very, very hard time seeing the same guys who have struggled in the first half start to click in the 2nd half.
no kidding if I have to Koyle Hill's crap for another month hit is going to be painful
Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Ok Worf
Correct us for the incorrect attitude we displayed here.
Yes Three runs were needed. We just shouldn’t have enjoyed ourself.
Please enlighten us.
We’re waiting
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Do YOU still feel excited about Lou's move?
After watching those at-bats?
Thus endeth the lesson.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Lou did his job.
The AB’s didn’t.
I loved it.
You didn’t.
It’s a free country.
That was free, BTW
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Anyone who was actually excited about this loss
is just beyond my help.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
3.5 GB at all star break isn't bad considering the way the Cubs have played so far
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
How's it going to change? It'll be the same worthless guys that don't produce.
Keep playing Soriano gives you zero chance to ever be good.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Breathe, breathe in the air
Dont be afraid to care
Leave but dont leave me
Look around and chose your own ground
For long you live and high you fly
And smiles youll give and tears youll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Home, home again
I like to be here when I can
And when I come home cold and tired
It’s good to warm my bones beside the fire
Far away, across the field
The tolling of the iron bell
Calls the faithful to their knees
To hear the softly spoken magic spell.
+1
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
At the least, the Cardinals fans won't rape Wrigley Field again this year.
They must be unbearable at Wrigley after the Cardinals win. They were bad enough when the Cubs won, throwing chewing gum at me in July 2006.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
That was 3 consecutive "Bradley Approaches"....
only swing at something right down the middle.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
3 days off
let’s hope they have a better offense on the back 9!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
well, that ends a lousy first half of the season.
not dead yet, but we are lousy.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
.500 at the break
As awful as the Cubs have looked at times, the fact that we are 3.5 games back at the all star break means it’s not over. If the team FINALLY wakes up and does half of what they did last year, the playoffs are in reach.
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What did you possibly see in this game
That indicates to you they have woken up?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
He may have been speaking
About today’s earlier game.
Man, King Albert showed he was human today.
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing
I’m just hoping they do soon, because they will be running out of time soon.
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yes .. at the end of September
We’ve still got issues BUT this team can still do it.
Now it’s going to be five days of Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty postings
for that, it is worth the
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
excuse me, I seem to recall that there were TWO games played today
and the Cubs looked pretty darn good in the first against the leaders of the NL Central.
two mistakes by the pitcher and we lost
And your point is, exactly?
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
That's the ONLY reason we lost, that's right
If it was just two mistakes by the pitcher, fine, but the offense was completely pathetic again.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
wainwright has a nasty curveball and he throws it all day long.
that had a lot to do with it.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
main problem was the way we pitched ludwick.
could have easily pitched around him and gone after ankiel. that was a big mistake.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
well, they're gonna have to play well.
i think the cardinals will have a strong second half. their bullpen is solid, starting rotation is solid. they should get either derosa or glaus back, perhaps both, and ludwick looks poised to go on a tear.
the cubs are going to have to have a dominant second half (like 15 games above .500) to win this division in my opinion.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
and I honestly don't think they have the horses for that
They had a very good chance to take 3 of 4, and blew it.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 12, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
They will never catch St Louis
Aramis isn’t healthy, Soto is gone, Soriano is worthless, and Bradley is middlin at best. We can’t score enough runs to ever be consistently good.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
disagreed ..
i think we’re going to hang in there .. and this division is still wayyyy up for grabs
and may Soriano be glued to the bench for a while
Let Reed start the next month!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Soriano benching will never happen. Reed is just a backup.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
yeah, i'm not optimistic.
then again, pujols could pull a hamstring or something and they’d look pretty listless. i think soriano is going to come around and hit about .280 or so with 10 homeruns in the second half—nothing amazing, but respectable. his approach has improved somewhat.
i kind of wish ramirez would just pack it up for the year. he looks very fragile.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
His last AB shows that nothing has changed. He still has no clue.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Do you need the link to Viva El Birdos?
Because you’re obviously not a Cubs fan…
by Mike Martin on Jul 12, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong
I live and die with every game but they gotta prove it to me before I’ll believe these whiff-machines nad ball droppers are up to the challenge.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Glad to be going camping for a week...
I won’t be here to see what nonsense some of us come up with during the break.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
I'm right here dude, com'on.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
will miss your photoshop skills
"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 Jul 12, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Aint happening
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
hello jim hendry nice to meet you
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
WE CANNOT SPEND ANY MONEY
Hendry has done everything but send all Cubs fans a memo telling that very thing
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
seriously, jim, calm down and let the ocean breeze hit you in your face.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
@ DC
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
ty
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
4 @ Washington, 3 @ Philadelphia
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
The Philly road trip kinda scares me a bit, considering our hitting isnt doing much.
But, hopefully we start off on a good track with a sweep at DC. :D
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
+1million
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, my.
You are the photoshop master!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
reminds me of children painting a dolphin.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
in the words of borat
“what’s up with it vanilla face, me and my homie azamah just parked our slab outside, we’re looking for somewhere to post up our black asses for the night, so ah bang bang skeet skeet n***a, we just a couple of pimps no h**s.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a fun first game posting on BCB
Would have loved a win, but the sun will rise tomorrow. Talk to you all after Ted Lilly wins the Cubs home field advantage in the WS.
Oh man.
This is great, you should definitely come here more often.
Most of the threads are always fun.
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
it's pronounced "oaf."
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 12, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Can someone tell me what the hell Peanuts has to do with the Chicago Cubs?
I give up, I have no idea.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Lots...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
NOMINATED: Post of the Night!
SWL, I genuflect…
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 12, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
So what's that...
About the 30th time the Cubs need to tip their cap. I don’t know about the rest of you, but as a fan, I’m tired of tipping my cap. In the words of Piniella “Roll up your damn shirts, go out there and kick somebody’s ass.” SWL where’s that picture?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
please not ANOTHER Brett Favre drama
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
favres the hero of prima donnas everywhere
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it just me...
Or does it piss you off the death everytime the Cubs lose?
by cubfanwill on Jul 12, 2009 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
it pisses me off because i have to wait 3 days till the Cubs win again
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
HOLY S**T MAN
I GET THE SAME THING!!!
OMFG, THAT’S SO WEIRD!!
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
PLEASE
PLEASE, INFORM ME WHEN THE NEXT ERIC HANNA SIGHTING OCCURS!!
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably to Fantasy Island.
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
No
I don’t get pissed with every loss because I know enough about baseball to know everyone is going to lose at least 40% of their games…
by Mike Martin on Jul 12, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
The White Sox are 2 games over .500
We have the same winning percentage as the Astros. The f*cking Astros. The Marlins are better than us. Seattle! Waaaaay better than us.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yep...
And the Astros always play unbelievably well in the second half.
wow .. that blonde on ESPN getting the foul
what a play
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
We gotta stay healthy?
Lou? We aren’t healthy now, so staying healthy would be impossible.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
is this part of his post game presser?
if so…keep us updated
Yes it was.
He said the key to the 2nd half is that we gotta stay healthy(we’re not healthy now) and gotta start hitting. That was all I saw.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
The sad thing is...
The Cubs can split with the Nats, and lots of people here will be satisfied with that. You need AT LEAST 3 out of 4
I will only be satisfied
by a SWEEP.
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Jul 12, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
splitting with the Cardinals
is a LOT different then splitting with the Nats. We need 3/4 from the Nats.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 12, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
For the road
Enjoy and out!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
I'm spent!
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fonzie should have no problem getting his head clear over the break
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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