Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Brewers, Thursday 7/2, 7:05 CT
by Al on Jul 2, 2009 9:00 PM CDT
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now that's how you win a game
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 2, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the game we've all needed
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 2, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you are absolutely correct. we're having fun again.
by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As are they
Makes all the difference sometimes
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 2, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes - though I can't help but remember
it ain’t over yet. There is a weird legacy of Cubs/Brewers comebacks. Weren’t we up 7-0 (with 2 Sosa HRs) in the Brant Brown game in ’98?
by ChipSet on Jul 2, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked the first Fuld game, too
It really changed the tone
by vonde6 on Jul 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now all that has to happen
Is for Soriano, Bradley and Fuk to hit grand slams
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 2, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Save some runs for the rest of the series
I hate it when we lose a 1-run game after a blowout
by ChipSet on Jul 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean each one of the next 3 games
One per
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WhAT A NIGHT
GREAT CUBBY feelings. like the good old days of 2008
by brian custer on Jul 2, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When is Dusty Baker gonna screw up the Reds so we can look down on them instead of up?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Cubs take care of business, the rest will take care of itself
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am tired of waiting for everyone else to lose
by vonde6 on Jul 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like when we win
so that what everyone else can only be a bonus.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster...
showing his Canadian roots with that stop!
Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!
by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who says we don't have good
soccer players?
by daily2b on Jul 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scotch, scotch, scotch...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kettle one vodak MT with bleu cheese stuffed olives....ummmmmmmmmm
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought it was
1 bourbon 1 scotch, 1 beer….
by daily2b on Jul 2, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT SONG.
…but I don’t like bourbon.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take one
While you’re up…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here it comes.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got some Woodford Reserve bourbon over here bud.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that I could get with...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
so, did anything happen? I saw Bradley got a hit!
Gerut gets a single. How did we get our out?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The hot dog won.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chorizo never wins :(
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't you just take the computer into the bathroom?
by vonde6 on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not the desktop
too many cables.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsel bounces it to second
Fonty bobbles the ball twice. Nobody out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Next inning
Now batting for Mike Fontenot, Andres Blanco
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really miss Dan Plesac on CSN
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how could you not like him
he’s so funny
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss
the big blue Train.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahah he's so funny
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but he was OUR hokey.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but effective
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 2, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was the best
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 2, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i never saw enough of it to get annoyed
but he was funny on the radio with waddle&silvy
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he left a huge void
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 2, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ISWYDT
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
er
what you did there … i see it?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
o.0 BRAUN SEES YOU!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy to the plate.
two on, one out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heilman and Marshall
up in the pen.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp's pitch count?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just about time to get him outta there
Thanks
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy Ks
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
those are nice
good job, drew (and dempster)
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun
2-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really wish Lou would use Marshall for more than 1/3 of an inning.
by Urbanfury on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the lanky lefty is wasted as a loogy
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
broken bat looper
into shallow center. A run scores, Counsell to third. Braun singles. Two outs, two on. Demp is done, Lou is bringing in Marshall. 9 Ks today for Demp!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's hear it for Demp!!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Lou should leave Demp in there to intentionally walk Fielder. I don’t think they should pitch to Prince, and I hate having a reliever intentionally walk teh first guy they face.
DEJESUS!!!
by tomas21 on Jul 2, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sean should be able to get cecil
er… i mean prince.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unintentionally walk this bum
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 2, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I take that back
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsel
with a huge lead, as Fielder steps to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Called strike two!
FINISH HIM, JHONNY!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Peralta?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we've been coveting CLE indians for so long
we needed to fill that void somehow
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get him a body bag!!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by PhillyCub on Jul 2, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
STRIKE THREE!
YES! INNING OVER! SWEEP THE LEG!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap.. Fielder has 75 RBI's this year..
That’s ridiculous
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitch to him
Worse case scenario we still have a 3 run lead
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and EVERYBODY SING!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge K!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy convinced me. Time to go have a Scotch.
Night, all. Go Cubs!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 2, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll join you
In the action, not the place… I assume.
Adios everyone!
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
by PacificCub on Jul 2, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
night buddy
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody, great night for a ball game, huh?
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 2, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now
Lou needs to let Sean finish the game.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 2, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the long reliever?
go more than 1/3 of an inning?
unpossible
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe.. but it might be worthwhile up by 5 to let Hart/Patton get an inning in there.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
it might be a hart or patton proof lead…but no lead is safe for both
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Hart
pitched more then one inning?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was starting at Iowa, IIRC
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booo
Why is it we cant get Aramis here?
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 2, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seperated shoulder is a bitch
give the man some time!!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starting in Peoria for rehab
God – seems like after wood and prior came back up we get squat.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't even know what you're trying to say here
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hansman
wants more cubs to go to Peoria to rehab.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean
since he was called up?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have no idea
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok Let Patton pitch the 9th
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm heading for the mountains for the weekend....
But I’m heading there happy.
Go Cubs!
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 2, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MARSHALL IS THE GREATEST LOOGY IN ALL OF SPORTS!!!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
loogy always brings up unpleasant images of phlegm :-(
by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(closes eyes as SWL goes to the photobucket)
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think of snot. :-)
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome
bounces out to second. One out, Soto to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto
flys out to Cameron. Two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fonty
flies out to Cameron. Three outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heilman pitching
McGeehee takes inside.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now pitching for the Cubs...?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's our new 3rd baseman? Why is Fonty playing 3rd?
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double-switch?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker
was just coming off the DL when he was traded. Maybe he’s not ready.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I was wondering why Baker wasn't in.
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know for sure.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defensive purposes
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanco
in at second?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heilman
with a 3 ball count.
god i really hate this guy
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't be a hater.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strike three!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey all, just checking in.
How’s the game gone so far?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee
with the big hits.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three-run shot, grand slam.
Definitely the big hits.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stupendous.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you know
Just 2 DLee jacks.
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Grand.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked that MILF in the fan cam just now before the strikeout.
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Driven in the air
over Dome’s head. Cameron slides into second with a double. One on, one out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heilman's ERA under 4...
ERA under 2 in June… Just the facts.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
5IP in June?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right, then.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart to the plate
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey all.
Good game so far tonight. Just posted a link regarding Cotts having Tommy John.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Heilman hits Hart
Two on, one out. Kendall to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heilman hearts Hart?
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit by pitch
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ah... Bach.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ground ball
base hit left field. A run scores. 9-5. Hart stopped at second. Two on, one out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll be fine.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 2, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rothchild to the mound
Marmol up in the pen.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit
scoring 9 runs is supposed to equal no need for charlie marble to come in!!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it were 9-7
and they’d scored those runs off Demp, it wouldn’t be odd. Heilman wouldn’t have come in at all.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heilman shouldn't even be pitching... anywhere
worst. trade. ever.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
he’s done ok in June. Up till now, anyway. If he gets this out, it’ll be fine.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heilman with his old man socks makes me
go all ranty.
i just can’t believe hendry traded for this guy.. on purpose.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
old man socks?
lol
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't he trade Cedeño and the guy they got for Pie for him?
I don’t think that’s such a bad deal.
by aldimond on Jul 2, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would be fine
if heilman weren’t awful.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is getting too close for comfort
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Frank Cavilmawossnames
in to pinch hit for the Brewer pitcher.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Heilman...no need to hit anyone or walk anyone....ok?
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Guz back :(
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Monday
I think.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that's what I heard
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
Get well soon, Angel!!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pop fly in the infield.
two outs. Counsell to the plate. Two on, two outs.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Popout... big out
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eww
9-2 leads shouldn’t turn into Marmol warming up
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 2, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers have offense
Indeed, they are quite offensive…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm worried about this AB with Counsell.
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
craig counsell is irritating
he always seem to do something to kill the cubs.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not this time, though.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon
get him out.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah... Bach.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Full count
on Counsell
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was
notre dame vs notre dame
by brian custer on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
19 pitches
10 balls.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's our Aaron!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but only
one run.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
disagree
21 pitches… 10 balls is not “fine” from a set-up guy.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only one run.
that’s the important stat.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he got out of it
and thats important… but its not a “fine” anything.
its foxish. one notch above horrific
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fly ball to deep center
Dome makes the catch! Three outs! 9-5 Cubs! 2 LOB! On to the bottom of the 8th!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wasn't that deep
(boy have I heard that before)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 2, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 2, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care how many runs the Cubs score
As long as they get the win tonight. Though, I’m with you, let’s score some more runs!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably can't keep Marmol out
but a few more runs might save Gregg
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 2, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely, let's get way deep into their bullpen
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 2, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Top of the order up?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hardy
Braun
Fielder
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy White
Sam Fuld
Ryan Theriot
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So mostly...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were lucky. Heilman only gave up one run...but gave me a little scare.
"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.
by zevkalman on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heilman
putting a little more drama than I need into that inning.
by qccub on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
heilman was given a 5 run lead
and that is what he worked with. it was garbage time. heils looked like he was working on his slider.
by brian custer on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, are you a member of his family?
I’m honestly curious, because you don’t post that often, but you ALWAYS weigh in when Heilman pitches
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 3, 2009 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really don't want to see marmol in the game
he’s on pace for 84 appearances this year.
thats obscene.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heilman vs. '08 Howry
Who would you rather have? Go.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 2, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heilman.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Myers?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 2, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heilman
But I need one of those giganto bottles of Tums from Costco either way
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 2, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heilman.
No lead was safe with Howry out there.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
UH .. Heilman
Don’t even look back folks
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 2, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Trying to keep a little perspective...
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More glue
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeFelice(sp)
in to pitch for the Suds. Blanco to the plate.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you spelled it right
Hooray!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
What I need is a second monitor, so I can keep GameDay up.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DiFelice, actually. Close enough.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanco
pops out foul to Prince. One out.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With Soriano starting tomorrow is there any chance of Fuld playing?
Can he play center?
by cubbykevin on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes he can
but he probably won’t.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was gone for a bit
soriano is definitely getting the start tomorrow?
by murphymj on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuld will play until he owns the franchise
I love this guy
by vonde6 on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drive into deep center
Hart makes the catch just in front of the wall. Two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now that WAS deep!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn fuld almost got one outta here
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too early
O start chanting “Sammy! Sammy!” when he steps to the plate?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
warning track power from fuld
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 2, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not supposed to be able to do that..
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, who does he think he is, soriano!?
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riot to the plate
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
popout to nearly the same spot
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fly ball to right
Hart makes the catch. Three outs. FASTEN THOSE SEATBELTS, Cubs fans! Cubs 9, Brewers 5!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Taking a deep breath...
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
White Castle time!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't have a really bad feeling about the rest of this series?
Im having a bad moment. LOL thats from over at the damn Brewers site they are already crying!!!
by Eric16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yessssssssssssss
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 2, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because
Z is going to take Suppan to the cleaners.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Sam Fuld is taking names
And Derrick Lee is kicking asses
by vonde6 on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They really don't like coming to Wrigley, do they?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol in to pitch
Hardy to the plate.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 on Hardy. Santo says he’s not missing by much.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
According to Gameday, he's not.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-1
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-1
inside. Targeting. Targeting. Engage.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with a four run lead?
I’d prefer Guzman, but he’s on the DL.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
but lou will never leave his security blanket
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame Lou
With the way the bullpen has been this year I don’t blame him for bringing in Marmol.
by Geo4MVP on Jul 2, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
marmol is on pace for nearly 85 appearances
that’s obscene. develop trust in some other guy or his arm will fall off.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 2, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but at this point who's more reliable than Marmol?
And with the Brewers offense they could make a strong comeback.