First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Thursday 7/2, 7:05 CT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago Cubs Baseball
is ON THE AIR, from Wrigley Field in Chicago!
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 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
didn’t have my gameday audio on in time to catch that..
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
some days
that’s my favorite part of the game. o.0
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully
tonight’s game will have plenty of other highlights for us… :)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Drew...........
but I have a good feeling about tonight’s game with Sori “resting” on the bench. Go Cubs
"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 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Sori to rest
as much as anyone else. He needs to be ready to lead this team to the playoffs.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO CUBS GO
Go long holiday weekend!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First?
from the S. Hemisphere at least… :P
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big game tonight, start this homestand off on the right foot.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
holla holla holla
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just waiting for the pizza to arrive
and then all will be complete.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineups!
Counsell (Little Yaz)
hardy (Jeffrey)
braun (Googly Eyes)
fielder (Fat Boy Slim)
mcgehee (the other one that got away)
cameron (Cregger)
hart (Waldo the Dog Faced Boy)
kendall (The Chin)
mcClung (Meredith)
(CaliCub nicknames)
Fuld LF
Riot SS
Lee 1B
Bradley RF
Fox 3B
Fuku CF
Soto C
Fontenot 2B
Dempster P
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate Ryan Braun.
There, I said it. And I feel spectacular.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fear the googly eyes!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop!
I’ll have nightmares… :(
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's like Gollum
his eyes glow in the dark
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!! MLB ei...
Actually giving the cubs broadcast feed!!!
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I nominate this for the best picture ever posted on BCB!
…and it seems to be helping the bats. the battling Cubs!!
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by LAcarl519 on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now
you have to post it in every first-pitch thread.
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 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are they?
"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 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
What? Is this a real question?
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rofl
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like wrigley rats to me
"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 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dood.
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 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
blame ozzie
"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 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here smell my paw.
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everybody!
I see SWL was called names in the pre-game thread, which is always an indicator of a lively and fun gamethread!
I’m currently installing a 500 GB HD on my MBP, so I’ll be around here…
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Helloooooooo
Sweep this weekend, perhaps, sue?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did this to mine last week...
Very easy install.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a Pro?
It’s much harder on a Pro than a regular MacBook. I’m having some difficulties.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
New aluminum one...
I heard the older ones are much harder, not meant to be user replaceable friendly.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
500 GB?
Jeeze. My new one came with 320 and i can’t fathom filling it, even with nearly 200 gigs of music and movies.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my new desktop
has 1TB of space. MMMMmmmm. Terabyte…
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 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm up to 1.7 TB now...
…but I needed a bigger internal for video and music. Hate leaving media @ home on the externals when I’m traveling.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“media”. Uh-huh. :P
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 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Porn. Lots and lots of horse porn.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
donkey show?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
63 degrees on July 2...
I doubt it will be that nice in late August…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Counsell to the plate
first pitch is in for a strike!
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 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ron off to a good start
talking about Counsell not being erect.
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 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate it when that happens
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If counsell can't stay erect
for more than three hours, they call the team doctor.
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 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
counsell should ask manny how to fix that
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO TWSS?
I’m disappointed…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m disappointed…
TWSS
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOOOooooooohhhh!
Would you care for some ice for that burn, sir?
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well played!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You get at least some credit for making it so damn easy.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm more into the Meta aspect...
then making the actual joke :-)
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lined to second
Fonty takes the one hopper, makes the throw! one away.
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 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardy
to the plate. 0-2.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers are not hitting lately. With the Cubs pitching, maybe this will continue.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From your keyboard...
to God’s eyes
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IT'S THE EYES! THE EYES IS UP TO BAT!
two outs, nobody on.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
glad I can't see this on TV now..
.. always creeps me out the way Braun’s eyes follow me around the room when he’s up to bat…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be NO NO and NO
"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 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats your cue Drew.
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't see him
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just gonna start linking back to this comment.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/2/935490/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs-brewers#17733362
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good answer
"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 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy to see him get a break
… will be happy to see him back afterwards too…
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DON'T WORRY GUYS!!
WE ONLY OWE SORIANO ANOTHER $90,000,000 FOR 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp throwing strikes...
Good to see.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
its very nice to see
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SIDDOWN!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kris Kross will make ya
JUMP JUMP
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I get that song in my head..
.. I’m coming after you, Craig!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
the daddy mack will make you…
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good quick Inning for Demp..looks sharp
by cubbiepride on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't even...
come close to making sense.
by kanderber on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demp looked really good that inning.
Looks like he’s on tonight!
by kanderber on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
grand slammin sammy fuld
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes
Fuld.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sam Fuld
A leadoff hitter and a threat to bunt. What a concept!
by muffman on Jul 2, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He can hit for the power...
to move you.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's telekenesis,
Kyle
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that had been fair
he probably would have had a triple.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No... zero hr at iowa..
but 20 sb and can work a count (.358 obp)
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we have a
Fuld House here tonight…hah…hah hah.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
in the air to left
into the corner, foul. Thanks Pat!!!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hope they're patient tonight
They could get into the pen in the 5th if they are.
by Ryjo on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude that's gonna get ya a TON of BCB Snuggies
when the BCB Points Store opens up after the all-star break.
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by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'strewth!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good at bat so far
for Fuld..
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost leadoff hitter-esque
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by ScottieG33 on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuld
count.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Soriano watching this at bat?
"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 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great AB here
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
by mental break he means having soriano take notes on how to leadoff
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuld
walks. Eight – Ten pitches? Something like that.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like what I see...
in Fuld so far. Granted it’s one at bat, but still. Very impressive!
And he draws the walk! Great at bat.
by kanderber on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff walk!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat says Sori is getting mental days off
mental?
"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 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rest.
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 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When your struglling, then yeah.
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ballhawk ken thinks it'll be slow on the street tonight without Sori batting
by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As if he's been depositing a lot of them out there recently?
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And DLee
Make me very happy nothing was said about him!
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT
Not to distract from the game, but has anyone ever used a netbook, like an Eee PC, on here?
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For about 10 seconds.
Underpowered. You’ll spend your whole time frustrated by the slowness. Invest in a smaller sony or better yet, a MacBook Air.
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by AndrewJStone on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuld ... impressive
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Riot to the plate
shows bunt, takes it for a ball. 1-1.
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 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THat was a good AB by a
AAA professional leadoff hitter.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lined into left!
Fuld to second, Riot with the single. Two on, no outs!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice riot
"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 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 on...no outs
I could get used to this
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee acn't believe he has two on base two days in a row
"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 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
HIGH DRIVE DEEP LEFT! TAPE MEASURE HOME RUN! 3-0 CUBS!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good start, ity would be huge to start offf with a lead.
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HELL YEAH!!!! DLEEEEEEE
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
DLEE FOR MVP!!!
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by ScottieG33 on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great job Lee
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by Clutche on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee, loving that guy!!!!
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fuld should start every day with all these HRs
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's not
get hasty here. Fuld is a good backup.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLEEEEEEEEEEEE
oh yessssssssssssssss
Welcome home, Cubbies!!!!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OUTTA HEREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
I just got home and saw that !
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome home
Cubbies!
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 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What... Offense????
Hooha! Here come the cubs!
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHHAHA RYAN BRAUN YOU SUCK
(makes no sense, but I don’t care)
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
his big eyes
saw that!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
made perfect sense to me lol
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 1
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
by ScottieG33 on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
to the plate. 1-2.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God he CRUSHED that ball!
Way up in the bleachers
by kanderber on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wooot
c’mon go back-to-back
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by blueballs on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!
D-LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They better keep the pressure on McClung
and McClug for that matter
by Ryjo on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG I'm listening to a Cubs game and I'm SMILING!
by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah, me too!
.. I was wondering why my face felt all funny.. :)
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure helps when the leadoff man gets on
"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 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad I went...
with the D Lee jersey tonight :)
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot tell
you how happy I am for Derrek. Have to laugh at all those who said he was in decline.
by sue369 on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell, I'm laughing at myself.
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where would we be with Lee not in this lineup??
My lord.
I’d love to see Lee stay warm, Bradley suck less, and Aramis come back and even perform at 70% or 75% of his capacity…that 3-4-5 could be fun!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where would we be with Lee not in this lineup??
My lord.
I’d love to see Lee stay warm, Bradley suck less, and Aramis come back and even perform at 70% or 75% of his capacity…that 3-4-5 could be fun!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was another hit with RISP.
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is so much more fun when it's against the Brewers
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
takes strike three called. One out.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox 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 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another failure of an at bat by Milton.
Ugh
by kanderber on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT 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 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday
showed that strike way out of the zone…. was it?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by blueballs on Jul 2, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
looked that way to me...
.. on my gameday… is that helpful? :P
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
thanks at least i don’t have a ball virus :)
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by blueballs on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on my gameday.. that is
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by blueballs on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ballhawk ken 20 ft. short of the DLee ball
by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know this is late, but...
That ball most definitely did not go onto Waveland, not the 1st HR.
by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster didn`t get that call in the top.
by muffman on Jul 2, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking the same thing
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another deep AB
regardless of how Fox’s PA ends, he’s making McClung work
by Ryjo on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-2
on Fox. McClung = lots of pitches.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FOX DRIVES ONE
DEEP LEFT FIELD! HOME RUN! 4-0 CUBS!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FOX!!!!!!!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FOX!!!!!!!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a start!!!!
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
your 2009
Chicago CUBS!
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 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done
and done
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care...
as long as the aliens don’t bring the real guys back at some point, like they did with the US soccer team at halftime on Sunday.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Ballhawk got that one...
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHA RYAN BRAUN REALLY SUCKS
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
love it
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!
F’ THAT GUY
Wait, wait, who am I? 0_o
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay that made me LOL.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You speak truth, sir.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
by ScottieG33 on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun.......
can’t believe his eyes
"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 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i say we keep this lineup. i like it alot
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dome to the plate!
let’s keep it going! 0-1, fouls it away.
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 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat says
“Milwaukee has some pitching issues.”
Um. Yes.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...its thanks to their offense that they are even in contention
by Geo4MVP on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielder
is averaging almost 1 RBI a day.
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 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes...we all know hes going to cool down
Once that happen Brewers are going to be in trouble.
by Geo4MVP on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox is making...
a REALLY strong case to stay here all year.
by kanderber on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cant hurt us
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
except with his supposedly atrocious defense
by Ryjo on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is sory
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoffpauir...
I noticed the Cards called up a Hoffpauir today… any relation to Micah? Anyone know??
by kanderber on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this was supposed to be a reply to your previous post
but when Micah was asked, he didn’t know…
by Ryjo on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we having fun yet???
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whomever said 5 runs to start needs to also give me winning lotto numbers
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One more run and I'm there.. officially entitiled to gloat the rest of the game..
But only four runs won’t cut it.. Geo’s got to go yard too..
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over 30 pitches for McClung in the first inning,
lets get into their bullpen early and tire them out for the rest of the series.
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by KaliCub on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dang kids 40 pitches already
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
30
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitch count on McClung?
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 over the fence
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
by Adam Uhlhorn on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is like an orgy of Chicago Cubs runs.
And I don’t know what to do next.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have a smoke
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
go deep.
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 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mclung at 34 pitches already
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bounced to second
routine two hopper. Dome out, two down. Soto to the plate!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto
Fly ball to right. Three outs! Listen to that crowd!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox ball bounced to girl in walkway - per ballhawk
wait for it…
by Emelie on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto first pitch swinging
shucks
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
39 pitches for McClung in the 1st
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(Heads over to Evil BCB)...
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't do that..
.. you don’t know where they’ve been!
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by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff, huff, huff...
THEY KNEW I WAS COMING!!
So, if you’re stopping by to complain about Ryan Braun, save it.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs