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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Tuesday 7/21, 6:05 CT

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Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies, Jul 21, 2009 6:05 PM CDT


Another performance like the one in DC, Rich!

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firts?

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!'

by Greggle on Jul 21, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs will win

I will be the first to predict a win.

Cubs 3, Phiilies 2

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!'

by Greggle on Jul 21, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions  

If I were a betting man...

I guess Philly -1.5

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 21, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am a betting man

And Cubs are +125 which means they’re the underdog and that if you put 100$ you win 125$.

by Freddyd on Jul 21, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go get 'em, fellas!

Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 21, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions  

C'MON RICH!!!!!

Let’s show the world that we do belong among the elites!!!!

by Freddyd on Jul 21, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions  

i'd rather have

an Italian Beef sandwich, than a Philly Cheesesteak any day!

by daily2b on Jul 21, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

And don't get me started on pizza

Great. Now I’m hungry

It never gets to be easy

by chitownhawkeye on Jul 21, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha

me too. food es bueno.

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh man, I would kill for a good Italian Beef or a pizza.

There is one place in Portland that allegedly sells sorta authentic Italian Beefs. And he has Sox memorabilia all over the place.

Pizza? forget about it

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!'

by Greggle on Jul 21, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Trying worrying about fitting into a suit

when your wedding is on Saturday. That will suppress your hunger.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 21, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think my family will appreciate that

and I don’t think Men’s Wearhouse could build that in.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 21, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let there be blood!

Errr…I mean, go Cubs!

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 21, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Those ball magnets he wears are still working, I see

"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 21, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff HBP

"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 21, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Leadoff HBP

I’ll take it!

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 21, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 21, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

the high socks

make riot look even shorter than normal… his legs look stubby

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:10 PM CDT reply actions  

i imagine they all have to "apply in person"

and prolly have to demonstrate they can semi-quasi “field” a ground ball

by 12to23to17 on Jul 21, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's like the Application for team Fredbird

1. Are you smoking hot?

2. Can you blow a whistle?

3. Are you tan?

4. How great does your ass look in cheer shorts?

5. Are you aware of the game of baseball?

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012

by heine41 on Jul 21, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Take your pick

Playing in a bandbox or Lou told him to swing for power

"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 21, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bad luck :(

"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 21, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I bet Harden's splits would be even BETTER...

if the rest of his starts were at night…and they turned the lights off when he took the mound.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta wonder what kinda strike zone he'd get...

"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 21, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok

we hold ’em here, come back in the 2nd and score a couple

by daily2b on Jul 21, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

so

over/under on pitch count for Rich’s first inning?

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

20

"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 21, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

8

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 21, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

18

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

13

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!'

by Greggle on Jul 21, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

how about the over/under on the bitch* count here on BCB during Rich's first inning

 * that’s “bitch” as in complaint, not gender… ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 21, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

11 suptillion.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just wanted to be clear on what kind of bitch I was referring to

as I did not want to incur the wrath of the Allie Llama…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 21, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

nah… ginger’s eating dinner, i won’t have to sic her on anyone. We’re cool

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

won't that warp your legs?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 21, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lay on your 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 21, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm down

I got my trunks on, poolside…why not?

by daily2b on Jul 21, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmmm

Allie should have asked how many runs would be scored in the first inning.

Come on Rich!

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 21, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

He just needs moar time.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right next to our $12 Millon Man

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 21, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whoops!

My bad. I didn’t take a good look at the lineup!

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 21, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Harden's first non-strike

Is a WP. Terrific

"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 21, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Did Riot just hop?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 21, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Saw that...

Right in front of Sori.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes

The high socks, swinging for the fences, the hop…He’s turning into Soriano!

"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 21, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

FO6 H

"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 21, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions  

FO8 NH

"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 21, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions  

And Eileen

"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 21, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Howard...

Was really taking his time around those bases last night.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

you win a world series

and hit the ball that far… you can pretty much do whatever you want in your home park.

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

1!

"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 21, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

No need

Our resident expert is on the case

"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 21, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

FO6 NH

"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 21, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

excellent - then I won't miss any of Hell's Kitchen!

Now piss off…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 21, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

our total ABs will be under 45 min

wouldn’t baseball be fun if the visitors get to hit for 27 outs followed by the home team getting 27 outs

by 12to23to17 on Jul 21, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was pondering that a few weeks ago

It would be a strange game – might have to call it Cricketball or something

"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 21, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or less...

you could probably declare if you put up enough runs early enough in the game…like on Sunday.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 21, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Depends on who's pitching for us

Maddux or Trachsel?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 21, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Got a little chin music on the way

"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 21, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

At 96MPH

I think he was just trying to make sure he was really out of the way.

"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 21, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rich is overthrowing.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 21, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Hello All

We have us a pitching duel underway here!

Go Cubs Go!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jul 21, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Rich...

It’s a night game, we’re on the road… what more do you need!

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

The Nats

"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 21, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

He needs higher socks for that

"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 21, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha ha AL!

We get free outs and you don’t!

"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 21, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

On pace for a 2:37 game

"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 21, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Good fan

Securing his Cubs flag to the table with overpriced beer

"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 21, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice

!

"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 21, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Look at that speed!

"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 21, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

thats… close… to what i said outloud

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol, I can't help it

I’m just really frustrated with them right now.

by sue369 on Jul 21, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

but the gripers today are usually the more optimistic of the bunch.

Im disgusted like the rest of us.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 21, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn't curse any players

or wish death on them. It was pretty mild.

by sue369 on Jul 21, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I mean I didn't

call them names as I did curse them.

by sue369 on Jul 21, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too

in fact my first ever swear (i was 3) was, according to family legend, “God damned Cubs”.

I’ve said it a few hundred thousand times since.

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

They're both 0-1

Kinda seems like a wash

"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 21, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes but why not leave the man you use as a leadoff man more often than not

in the leadoff spot if he’s going to be in the lineup? Oh, and by the way, Reed Johnson is AWFUL against righties. There’s not guarantee that Dome would have done exact same thing with that pitch

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 21, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff's now 5-11 against Blanton

"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 21, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, and the fact there are only two lefties in the lineup.

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

by propheteer on Jul 21, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

and our terrible fundamentals bite us in the butt again

I swear to god Lou claimed he was going to IMPROVE fundamentals when he got here

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 21, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

We put the WTF

In ‘fundamentals’

"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 21, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harden

is getting behind every hitter

by oeosoto on Jul 21, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harden's bad fundamentals

directly result in that double play.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 21, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

THe Cubs have no fundamentals

Keep swingin for the fences, fellas!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 21, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep the Ball down

Harden—please??

Go Cubs Go!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jul 21, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

That one's not coming 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 21, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Too bad we never can understand that fact

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 21, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

A chat?

Delay a little?

"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 21, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome != Hoff

Oh well

"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 21, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Unimportant

"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 21, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

uncatchable ball...

but len has resorted to calling out “good effort” as a consolation for our play

by 12to23to17 on Jul 21, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon rich!!!!

Keep the damage to a minimum!!!

by Freddyd on Jul 21, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

hundred percent agree

when he was arguing that call yesterday i wanted to whack him

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 21, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's their Zambrano

I think you can only like that guy when he plays for your team

by bheidge on Jul 21, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

i wouldnt be surprised

i dont like him but i saw that he had a good rapport with the umps.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 21, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like him

he’s cool. plus, hawaii = awesome

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

about the only player who truly annoys me

is Braun. Something about him makes me want to kick him in the shins.

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Shins"?

Ok…

"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 21, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its kinda my catch phrase...

“Next person to do whatever gets kicked in the shins”.

With Braun its “Breathe” “make googly eyes” or “play baseball”.

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

prince fielder

is way more annoying but braun is annoying to so is bill hall

by oeosoto on Jul 21, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mike Cameron, Ryan Ludwick

Hunter Pence, Jayson Werth, Corey Hart are all players I could do without

by bheidge on Jul 21, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ludwick is a good one

Jason La Rue annoyed me last weekedn his beard was so gross

by oeosoto on Jul 21, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Almost forgot

Raul Ibanez, Aaron Miles, Jose Valverde, Julian Taverez, Bobby Jenks…..

by bheidge on Jul 21, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kinda glad I missed yesterday's game and thread

I imagine both were ugly.

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

by shake n bake on Jul 21, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

2!

"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 21, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

lol nope

love for brenly, lots of love for lilly yesterday, love for fans, etc.

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 21, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prime Time...

Fans Howard.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

For the second time tonight

"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 21, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

3!

"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 21, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...

Probably should’ve turned that last K around.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 21, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

They've all been swinging

Howard’s first was a check swing…

"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 21, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I missed seeing that pitch, I think...

"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 21, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyone else think that setting Harden's schedule around him struggling at home and in day games

is just creating an issue out of a fluke or reinforcing an actual issue?

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

by shake n bake on Jul 21, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Hard to tell, it's probably more mental than anything

…but the splits are so dramatic that you might as well work with it.

by mgrace17 on Jul 21, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scrappy single

"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 21, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

are theRiot's knee high socks a new look?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 21, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

yep

and they look goofy as all hell, imho

by Allie on Jul 21, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

or is he borrowing Miles' pants?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 21, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

And now he hops for fly balls, too

"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 21, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

didn’t you hear Len talk about how that was a new look and they wore Blues again cause greys didnt work either did comb overs

by oeosoto on Jul 21, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

matching g-strings can't be far off

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 21, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

shows up for most games

certainly one of our most consistent performers.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 21, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm not questioning him showing up for most of the games

i’m questioning the rest of the team for this series

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 21, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just like Riot and Sori

JUMP!

"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 21, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh shut up Len

“I don’t think we’ve heard them boo yet this series!”

They won 10-1 last night and are up 1-0 tonight you idiot

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 21, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, could this team be more boring. One f’ing run in 22 innings. It’s like Cy Young comes back to life every night to pitch against us.

Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Jul 21, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Is there any reason anymore...

….to believe this team is capable of winning three consecutive series against playoff teams, with the majority of those games on the road?

Hell, I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t be 12 consecutive playoff losses and another five-cumulative-runs playoff series with this offense.

Something’s gotta change. Maybe it can’t be done, but this team needs to bring in a serious RBI player at the deadline – someone who hits with RISP.

"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez

"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."

by The Jade Scorpion on Jul 21, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

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