First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Wednesday 7/22, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 22, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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How dare he.
"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 22, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I apologize for starting a lame debate on the preview thread
and I meant no offense to those mentioned. I have a good amount of respect for both parties. I was trying to be “funny,” but I failed. I hope you all, specially BLou and drewishdrewid forgive me.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Just get a win. Somehow.
A 5-2 road trip just looks better.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Look at it this way.
If the Cubs go 5-2 on the trip, they’ll have a chance to have knocked 2.5 games off their deficit (should St. Louis lose tonight) since the All-Star Break. And they’ll be a game up in the loss column.
That’s the glass half full view.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jul 22, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
With home series'
against Cincinnati and Houston coming up. I like our chances of ending the month in, or worst case scenario tied, for the division lead
Trey:
Are you maintaining your racing blog?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
trying to.
I was on vacation for the last two IndyCar races, so I didn’t talk much about those. But with the recent changes at IMS, I’ve posted a few things there.
I should have more up this weekend, too.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jul 22, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
No Ibanez for Philadelphia today.
Hopefully that helps.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
The Old Man and the Z
"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
let's hope he's due for a bad outing.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Cliff working the pitch count
Maybe if we tire this guy out, his velocity will drop…
"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
How can major league hitters not hit Moyer's BP fastballs?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
Theriot doesn't have his POWER SOCKS on today...the bunt worked.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed
He is not a leadoff hitter by any stretch of the imagination.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
We won 97 games last year without a leadoff hitter.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
and got swept in the playoffs so that is irrelevant.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
no it's not.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot gave yesterday's pants back to Miles
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Whats up everyone.
Lets out score the Phils in the series!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
whats up?
how about we start going the other way with moyer’s pitches?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
that requires putting the ball in play
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
This team requires at least 24 hours notice before trying to hit a ball to the opposite field.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I going to assume Von Joshua has told the team that trying to pull every single pitch that's low and away is a bad idea...
and they’ve all just decided to ignore him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
I did.
No worries. I’m just not carrying the baggage from that thread over here. :) Clean slate, and all that, wot wot.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 22, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I sat and wrote a response in the other thread.
Most emails I send are shorter than that one post :)
But I figured then at least I honestly answered your question.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Well there's something
Theriot steals second, goes to third on an error.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
::holds nose::
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
at least that would get one muscle of MB's to relax
…he is wound a tad tight, for good reason
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I bet when he farts...
only dogs can hear it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
rofl
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 22, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright Bradley to the plate
Over/Under on pitches seen: 4
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
The Cubs will win this game.
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Nothing in the 14th...
Oh wait, this isn’t a continuation of last night?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Obviously not
We had a hit and a BB
"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
When was the last time Bradley hit a ball out of the infield?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
worthless...
Bradley: 223 ABs, 21 RBIs
Fox: 87 ABs, 19 RBIs
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
But... but...
His OBP!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
no.
but…but…
we’re paying him a lot of money!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 22, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I was being sarcastic
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
so was i.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 22, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
But we gotta get Bradley back out there!
What a freakin joke this whole year has been.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
even more worthless
Bradley .738 OPS
Zambrano .756 OPS
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
if somebody throws a pitch on the outer half, why the hell do you try to pull?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Bradley Bradley Bradley....
…I have a feeling he’s going to do something to help this team win today
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
Stub his toe...
And let Fox play RF?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Come out of the game for Jake Fox in a double switch?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice work, another infield dribbler.
Hendry got taken
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
i wonder if hendry would have signed ibanez
if ibanez had taken him to dinner and told him he could save the team
J-Roll is really slumping this year...
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
not lately though
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
not against us.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
More walks always make things better
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Leadoff walk....Z is not an ace.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions
A right or left bower then?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Black or red?
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Pick it up... I'll go alone.
"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
None of that garbage.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
4 to you then
You’re in the barn! Time to milk the cow.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
not an ace?
sure he is! he makes 17.75 million and is signed for a long time. you only give out contracts like that to sure aces, right?
by John T. Unger on Jul 22, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
true
i’d actually rather have Z’s contract than Zito’s, obviously.
by John T. Unger on Jul 22, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
How about...
Jason Schmidt’s? Another disaster contract.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that right??
That’s pretty astounding.
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
That reminds me of a Magic: the Gathering stat
like, I can beat Tooth and Nail 87% of the time if I can play Slith Firewalker on turn 1, and Arc Slogger on turn 2.
I’ve said too much.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
When the Cubs score....
I’m just flat out surprised.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Iassognia 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
you think right!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Mmmmm....
Lasagna.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
How's Ron btw?
This kidney infection is becoming worrisome, any updates?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
He's fine
He was cleared to return to work, but he decided to wait until the homestand.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Good to hear
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
good call stunna
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else get the impression that Phillie fans are horrendous at judging balls off the bat?
I’ve seen 10+ fly ball outs that have been cheered loudly as if they were no doubters
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Been thinking that all week
Attributed to lack of baseball acumen.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Maybe they're all golf fans
Like the ones who yell “GET IN THE HOLE” on every tee off.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
To be fair
I have seen people jump up and cheer infield pop outs at Wrigley. The world is just full of dumb people thats all.
2009 Cubs Record: 10-3 (9-3 home, 1-0 road)
I've done it.
Sometimes its hard to read them off the bat from the stands.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 22, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
No Len, the bad news is:
We could have DeRosa and Abreu for less that we’re the worthless stiff named Milton Bradley
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Imagine that lineup...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Or Adam Dunn, or Raul Ibanez, or Jake Fox.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Abreu cast LAA only $5 million bucks!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
1-year deal too...
Just what we could’ve used.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
imagine Dunn controlling right field ....
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, because Bradley's a regular Andre Dawson out there
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
i actually liked that thought. It wasn't a joke.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I like you
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Get a room.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
40+ HR's and 100+ RBI's >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the difference between Milton and Dunn's Defense
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
see above.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't
Dunn doesn’t have control of any defensive position.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
And Bradley can't hit left-handed...
A wash?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
no
I think defense is important, and I wish Lou would just have Bradley bat righty.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 22, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yet you defend Soriano...
The irony.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
when he’s on is a pretty good Left Fielder. Obviously, this isn’t his year so far, something I’ve said about eight zillion times.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 22, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He has
kept some runs from scoring on singles to left with a runner at second.
But sometimes the routes he takes on balls and the way he runs just looks like he isn’t trying.
He does have an arm though.
by cubsfaninatl on Jul 22, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Defense IS important....
but keeping your opponent from scoring doesn’t mean anything if you can’t score either.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I just love Dunn so much.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Strike em out Throw em out!
"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
Claw still has energy left from last night...
To throw out Rollins. Woot!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
That's impressive.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Jul 22, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Strike 'em out, throw 'em out!
Inning ova!
"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
Please don't say "ova" unless you're referring to eggs
It reminds me of the White Sox announcer
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Will Moyer have to throw more than 12 pitches this inning?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
not likely.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano and Baker should require no more than 6 pitches
So it’s up to “The Claw”
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
including warm-up tosses?
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
there is no difference in speed
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
What was the count?
SWL had to have been pretty close.
"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
8 pitches
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh...
I don’t get it.
"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
I think I'm starting to get it...
Our offense isn’t that good. : (
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, I have to agree with you.
"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
Do we really
have to hear Aaron Miles introduce WGN 720? Ugh.
2009 Cubs Record: 10-3 (9-3 home, 1-0 road)
Salt... directly in the wound.
"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 22, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I flipped past WWE Superstars the other day
and I thought Aaron Miles was wrestling. Turns out, it was Hornswaggle.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as we don't have to see him on the field
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Kid's got an I-Cubs jersey on
Did he borrow Miles’?
"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
Hello everyone..
Do we have to see him at all?
so are the batteries in the Cub's offense
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I don't like this line up
Where are the hits and RBI’s going to come from? Z is probably our 4th best hitter today. I don’t care if Lou is looking for the left vs. right matchup, I can’t understand playing Johnson, Baker and Bradley the same game. All the old man has to do is get past The Riot, Lee and Rami and he cruises for two innings.
by CubbieFaninOhio on Jul 22, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
in fairness, all the guy threw was strikes...ugh
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Aren't strikes supposed to be hittable?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
is steve clevenger not ready defensively?
i have to imagine he could hit at least .245 or so – a huge improvement over hill.
This team needs a slumpbuster
Mark Grace style
I'll be betting on the Cubs in the NLCS in Vegas in October! Believe!
Who would volunteer to be that guy?
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I thought the Phillies were hitting
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Have to see some pitches to take a walk.
"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
I meant the Phillies are walking..
a response to Jody Jody Davis’ comment that he thought Phillies were hitting…
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
my b.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
when's the last time
our ace, Z, threw a complete, dominant game.
Hey Sue
What’s going to be the Hawkeyes record this year??
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh boy! Everything
I read says they will be pretty good but the last time they all said that they weren’t. A lot depends on how Jewel is with his injury. I really hope they have a great season. What do you think?
Just as long as they don't keep the jug in Iowa City...
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I think we'll keep the Jug, Pig and Cyhawk trophy in Iowa City
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Any insight on the new stadium?
With my trip to MSU to see Iowa play there this season, i’ll have been to 8 of 11 Big 10 stadiums, but the Gopher move actually puts me back at 7 of 11. I’ll probably try to check it next season.
"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 22, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
It's supposed to be the bee's knees and "do wonders" for their recruitment
I haven’t been back to the Twin Cities in almost 10 years, but my friends up there are raving about it. They went to an event there two weeks ago and said it’s a jewel.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Well, that is bad news... :-)
Amazing what a new stadium can do for your team, though.
"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 22, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
10-2
I see at Ohio State and at Penn State / at Wisconsin being the only hurdles. The Hawks won in University Park last year, so they won’t be overlooking us.
I’ve got Michigan homecoming (a night game at Kinnick!) tickets… so psyched.
"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 22, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, Kirk just reupped...
… and should be in Iowa City through 2015 now. Great news.
Now if we can just get rid of Ken O’Keefe…
"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 22, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't that the truth!!!
KOK needs to go.
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
What, you don't see the point in running directly up the middle every play?
Why not?
"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 22, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Teams tend to catch on to that and stuff it pretty easily
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You've passed my test.
Out with O’Keefe, in with Cubs and Hawks Fan!
"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 22, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
We definitely need Jewel
I’m predicting 9-3, with another New Years day bowl
I say we lost to OSU and PSU and then lose a game we shouldn’t….ala Northwestern
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
is the juicer still QB?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes sir. one more year of solid recruitment and watch out
were gonna be formidable
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Great, two outs and Bako's up
He’s going to get a hit here, isn’t he?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions
True Fans Don't Think That Way.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
true fans eat pie!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
True fans
don’t let other true fans drink Miller Lite.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
The guy with the twisted testicle? Ewwww.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait
What?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember when Felix Pie twisted a nut
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks - I thought I was the only one
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we please just strike out Bako?
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Z's walking a tightrope so far.
I think he might need some run support.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Then he should request an in-game trade
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I would love to have a Werth on the Cubs.
"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
He's right handed dummy...what are you thinking?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
Excuse me for having a lapse in judgement…
"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
I'd love to have Pujols on the Cubs
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
what about miles?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
First pitch?
No wonder Moyer has 8 pitch innnings…
OMG... another walk!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
and caught stealing
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
That's great
When your offense is struggling, the best thing to do is give away outs on the bases.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
stealing off a guy who maxs out at 82 mph is pure stupidity?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Yeah, he was real f*cking close!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
sounds like he got a bad jump. I don't think stealing and trying to make things happen on the basepaths is a bad idea though
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
No, not if you can make it but you gotta get a better jump than that!
Someone probably missed the hit and run sign.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Good God!!
Why the hell are we stealing all the sudden?
Missed sign perhaps? Hit and run?
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 22, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
Because we haven't found a way to get to second base all series.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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hit a double
I think that’s been the only method.
by false cognate on Jul 22, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome scored Hill
on a double for our run yesterday.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 22, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot that scored from 1st
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
looked like it.
why else was RJ looking back at home plate—that slows you down quite a bit
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Lou is trying to find ways
to get RISP.
He gets slammed when he’s perceived as doing nothing.
He gets slammed when he tries to get things going.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 22, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree with you. :-)
(rare)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
like body slammed?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
You wouldn't want to body slam lou.....
unless you enjoy being covered in chicken grease
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
We make it so easy for them...
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
See - this is what I was saying
A lot of the CS seem to come with Theriot at bat. I feel like someone must be missing signs.
At least the Phillies haven't scored yet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
Who is winning then?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Erin Andrews
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
She's always a winner to me
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Moyer = 37 pitches thru 3
sigh
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Z gets his man
K’s Utley
3-4-5 for Cubs…or 1-2-3 more likely
I'll be betting on the Cubs in the NLCS in Vegas in October! Believe!
I see what you did there
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Being negative does help
Lee single
I'll be betting on the Cubs in the NLCS in Vegas in October! Believe!
$hit happens!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
for a 0-0 game, this has clearly dissolved into the "Negative Nancy" thread.
maybe our high priced guys can change that
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I forgot about Bradley
because he’s only high priced.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
A runner in scoring position...
Yeah!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
Two hits...in the same innings?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
THREE!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Will it become an Atta Boy Bradley thread
??
I'll be betting on the Cubs in the NLCS in Vegas in October! Believe!
The apocalypse is upon us!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions
Fly Ball please
be a big leaguer for once
I'll be betting on the Cubs in the NLCS in Vegas in October! Believe!
Soriano, Baker, Hill
Outlook not so good
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
the butcher, the Baker, ...
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
WGN: don't show Soriano's career bases loaded stats
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Is this when we get to Moyer?
Inquiring minds want to know!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
20 years later...
And it seems we’re figuring Moyer out!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions
aramis should be the Cubs gm when he retires. He just has it!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 22, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions
Very Theriot-esque
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
About the smallest balls you've ever seen
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Too easy
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 22, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Amazingily bad D!!! I luv it!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Wow... words... cannot... describe
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
LOL
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Doin' the happy dance...
Doin’ the happy dance…doin’ the happy dance…
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 22, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
Now... please don;t strand him at 3rd
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Wait, the Cubs got three more runs?
With Baker at the plate?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 22, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
Knock Moyer out now
Bat around???
I'll be betting on the Cubs in the NLCS in Vegas in October! Believe!
Baker at 3rd with 0 outs...
Hill… groundball to 3rd… 1 out
Z… groundball to 3rd… 2 out.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
what'd you expect from the 8-9 hitters?
that said, it would be nice if they could push him home. At least Soriano and Baker came through.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
koyie hill is hitting .091 with a runner on 3rd <2 outs
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 22, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
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