Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Astros, Monday 7/27, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 27, 2009 9:45 PM CDT
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this is why Z
batted instead of fox before being taken out, he’s our only back up catcher
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly, http://twitter.com/mlbtrivia
well shit
still all we need is an out, that’s all that matters
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
I think I'm just gonna let 'em keep bitching in that last thread...
"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
They sure are doing that.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know what it will take
to empty the clown car of recreational bitchers who populate these game threads.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Something drastic
Santo gunning down everybody on the 25-man except Andres Blanco. And then beating Judd Sirott to death with one of his artificial legs.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on Jul 27, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta call up Fuld after the bloodbath
"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
Sorry,
I like Ron, just not as a broadcaster. I would like to be told what is happening, not the sounds of someone being set on fire
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 27, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, Stevens, let's close it out...
YES!
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Pudge Ks on the high heat!
Let’s go top of the order!
"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
I dont get Lou
You just don’t bat Fontenot there. If he is playing the numbers, he would know that Fox hits rightys and leftys better than Fonty
Stevens is solid
I love the kid, maybe we get him the win tonight right here
by niuhuskie224 on Jul 27, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying to sneak the squeeze in
Seems to be the consensus
"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
if thats the case
you use Blanco
the decision made zero sense
you take a high risk play (works maybe 50% of the time) instead of an 85% chance to win if you simply let the AB play out
a DP or K are the only results we can’t win the game on
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
ehh blanco wouldve been a red flag
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
then use Jake Fox
and bunt
because its always better to put out an inferior option in hopes of “surprising” them
hell maybe we should PH for DLee with Rich harden
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
i highly doubt fox can bunt
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
neither can fontenot
that was my point
but hell… it sure would have SURPRISED them
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
He could hit a fly ball
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
or
hit the exact same fly ball he hit to CF to win the game…
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I know his thought
but my god, i am just so tired of these moves by Lou, letting Z hit in the 7th, and this in the 9th.
by niuhuskie224 on Jul 27, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is that on Lou?
Fontenot bunted through a great pitch to hit. Would’ve ended the game right there most likely. This was on Fontenot, NOT LOU.
Z hit a double tonight. I don’t get your logic.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
There is none
Another person who just loves to bitch.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Steve Dillard would have gotten that bunt down
Can you imagine what the 1981 season would have been like if there was an Internet?
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on Jul 27, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
BCB would look like the Nats board
"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
But then you *know* the squeeze is on
Fonty was supposed to catch ’em napping.
"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
Ron
Called the squeeze over the radio.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
agree.
Fox hits balls to outfield most of the time as well..and he was coming into the game to catch either way
by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 27, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
leave this blather in the last thread, OK?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Do I have to post Randal again?
"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
Dammit
"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
I was enjoying the lack of complaining
Too much to expect it to last, I guess
"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
I feel like you were absent early in the season...
…and have made quite the revival this second half. Or maybe that’s the teacher in me and my attendance sheet.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
When is fox due up?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
7 spot
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Ew.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Nada campeon, con hambre.
Tu como estas?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Reed, Riot, Lee, Rami
let’s get it right this time
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
nice job by Stevens
he has done well so far
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 27, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
What was the board
calling Stevens 5 minutes ago?
Not for me
"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
It is for me, yeah
and I’m on a T3 line.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
all Fox catches are Ks
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."
Wasn't this game in the 7th inning after, like 90 minutes?
and now, nearly 3 hours after the first pitch, we’re still playing
It's slowed a bit since the starters left
"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
Who's hitting the walkoff this inning?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions
Lee
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
DAMN
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Can this be the
“SEND FONTENOT TO AAA” Thread?
somebody is really defending a hitter that has lost his pop and seems to
not be able to do the fundementals… you should want him to go back to AAA and learn how to hit again…he is only hurting us right now
it's the winning thread
there will be plenty of time to wish Fonte ill after the W is in the books.
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi Hoosier-- I'm in the foothills
a little hot today, no?
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 27, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
oh yeah
I’m here to take the bar exam, so I was inside all day studying, but I went to get some lunch and it almost knocked me over
For all you literate sports junkies
Read This: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2009-07-27-base-trades_N.htm
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
No more Fontenot!!!
He has no business playing second base for a major league team. He needs to go.
or both?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Well nothing personal
but he has been worthless at the plate this year
SO our bench is empty ?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
Blanco
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
For those needing a joke:
Carlos Lee Befriends Anthill In Left Field
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Wow.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Not so great against
LH pitching. Its called “platoon”.
Oh
I thought it was a colony.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Stingy kisses.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Just one run....all we need is one
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
has Reed Johnson brought anything to the table recently?
Exactly who did Fukudome refuse to sleep with to get yanked out of the leadoff spot?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Theriot
with an uncharacteristic K.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Riot Ks
Two away for D. Lee
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hey everyone...
Do you realize that Reed Johnson has been absolutely pathetic this year, save a hot streak in May (I believe)? Yet Lou bats him first. Senile old man!
I blame you for this shit, Dan
"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
Had to post a jump, din'cha?
"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
Oh, shut up...
I’m on the ledge because I point out that Reed Johnson has been absolutely pathetic this year? Great logic!
Better than being
absolutely pathetic your whole life, I guess.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
but he is
scrappy
and is good in the clubhouse
thats worth 15 wins by itself
by CalCalender on Jul 27, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
If you can call Lou a senile old man
Can I call you a dumbass?
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 27, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
More like the top of the order has been useless...
Lee’s been on base every time tonight… yet the bases have empty every time he came up. It’s no wonder we have one run.
Reed must have inherited
the naked pictures of Hendry
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Sue
…if you’re still here, you know why I’m leaving (again).
Is your name Sue?
You could have skipped over his comment.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
I love inside jokes.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
diarrhea?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That was my guess.
Now, why sue knows… beyond me.
"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 27, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Daver tweets
Bradley is up. /spoiler… argh
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Full count to Lee
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Arrggghhh
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
Lee FO9
To the 11th, tied at 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
meh, well I gotta go
see you all tomorrow, go Cubs…
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
night Chan
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
not liking this
this game should be over
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 27, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
This place really heated up when we went into extras.
And not in the good way.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
How long have you been a Cub fan? How do you have any nerves left?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Nerves are shot
probably cause I don’t have any Baileys
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I have 3 bottles
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
It is understood
when a golden opportunity to end the game fails miserably.
What did you expect exactly?
Now I'm thirsty for Mich Golden.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I go to eBay when bad guys bat
and only come back it i is “safe”, so behave now while I am gone
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
What are you bidding on?
"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
Bradley
ran down the line too fast and distracted Fontenot
by CalCalender on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
that should read
*angrily distracted fontenot
by CalCalender on Jul 27, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Show of hands--
Who wants Stevens to keep pitching?
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
mine are both up
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
How are you typing?
You know what – I don’t wanna know.
"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
They call me
“Twinkle Toes”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
You got it
"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
I'll do it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Well. first the earth cooled
and then the dinosaurs came
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Not in Kansas they didn't.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Bourn flies out deep to Sori. 1 Out.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Must keep Bourne off
base.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
Thank you!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
pop out to Sori
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
I was talking about that one
I see the future
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Bourn FO7 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
I think so
"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
Stevens pitching to Bourn....fly's out to Fonzie in front of the well.
1 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
I yield the PxP to SWL.
Can I do the rambling color commentary with vague references like Ron?
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
that's right.....
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
don't forget the cursing under your breath
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Matsui FO7 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
Soriano catches
pop out by Matsui
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
Butt Holes FO 7.
2 out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
After 3 strikeouts
2 long fly-outs to Soriano.
Tejada up.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
Remind me again
Who’s the emergency catcher now that Fox is in?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Wells?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I am.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Randy Wells
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 27, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhh forgot ole randy
i suppose he would make more sense before fonty
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
So it isn't me?
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou told us both we were emergency catchers?
Oh man, dissent a-brewin.
by TheNextCubsVoice on Jul 27, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
This is all part of Lou's master plan
to make us miss Miles
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
dad or kid
We were discussing that tonight. If Hill pulled something tonight, what would they do roster-wise?
Marmol
He was a catcher, but he has been used too.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
blanco?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hector Villenueva
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
Farney
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
We still have him?
Is he the ghost-runner on third?
"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
Yep and
He told Fonte to bunt.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Tejada doubles to LF
"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
Double by Tejada
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
Miguel Tejada does steroids and cries.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Tee-ha-da doubles to left.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
geez
El Caballo with Tejada on 2nd.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
please
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
walk lee, stevens
oh wait geoff blum loves these situations
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
Pathetic Reed Johnson...
For those who would like to see what I’m talking about…
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=johnsre02&year=2009&t=b
Great month of May, but worse than Jose Macias every other month of the year. So let’s lead him off, Lou!
Write a FanPost
"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
and use all caps
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Write THREE.
"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 27, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Write your Congressman
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
replace him with Saint Fuld
his OPS+ is like 200
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Or just leave the hot Kosuke in...
And I’m fine with RJ starting against LHP sometimes… but to bat him at the top of the order is absurd.
Marshall up in the pen.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
Could it be?
Marshall up!
"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"
Walking Lee.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
Stevens stays in
To IBB Lee
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
IBB to Lee
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano would have swung at it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate Tejada
Liar (Congress) and a cheater (steroids)
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
and a bad tipper.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i've heard
he isnt that fond of you either
by CalCalender on Jul 27, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
This has been way to difficult
bad execution by this team.
But…this has been one of, it not, Lou’s worst game. No two ways arond it
Jake Fox was the ONLY choice to cinch it there. the only one.
He'll get his chance next inning maybe.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i sure hope so
hope it is not too late.
pretty important game to be mismanaging.
No, Fontenot could have won it
Of course, he put together a rotten lineup by batting Johnson first. And he let Zambrano hit in the 7th.
Lou isn’t blameless, but Fontenot should have bunted the ball.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
the bunt
should never have been called
there are so many ways that AB can go where we win just by letting it play out, he was forcing something that wasn’t necessary with a pitcher who was struggling to find the plate (making it even more difficult to execute)
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
And ironically
the pitch he whiffed on was right within distance.
Of all the bad things that happen there — foul bunt, bunt pop-up — the last thing I expected was a whiff.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
the point is
there are a lot more bad things that can happen on that play than in a normal AB
no point to squeeze there
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall in to face Blum
1st and 2nd, 2 out
"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
For a quick oil change, go to Oil Express!
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Any changes from when I left the game threads earlier?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Not really
"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
Jake Peavy on to pitch.
Brian Roberts playing 2nd.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Gosh, I hope not!
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
He hasn't seen much action
In the last 90 years or so…
"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
And he still has a...
…you know the rest.
by TheNextCubsVoice on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Need to tag 2nd?
"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
no, still plenty
of bitching going on
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Right after the bottom of the ninth.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
batting .380 right handed, and you elect to pitch to him that way?
god i hope this works
Stevens was great tonight...
Which means we won’t see him again for a few weeks.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Guy are always like that...they say they'll call, but they never do.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
You haven't been paying much attention
Stevens has been pitching quite a bit lately.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
A week ago...
In the Philly blowout?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
have you been paying attention
he hadn’t pitched in a week
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
He's pitched three times
in the last eight games, I think. That isn’t Patton-esque.
But I forgot, you guys didn’t want Stevens in the first place, since he came over in the DeRo deal.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
If given the choice
knowing what I know now.
I’d prefer DeRo. Even though I like Stevens.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess
we’ll never know, now will we?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
and one
in the last 6….
fun with endpoint bias
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
From the king
of endpoint bias.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Question
How many innings has Stevens been in?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
1 2/3
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
1.2
now out
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a Stevens fan as much as anyone
and it pains me to say the following:
His fastball, while sharp, has little movement. His best pitches are the high heat and that little curve of his.
But hitters can figure him out. The last 3 batters all had hard flies to left.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
Mashall pitching...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
1 more strike Marshall
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Geoff Blum quickly behind 0-2 on 2 curveballs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
YES!
Rami time!
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
THAT IS SEAN BLEEPING MARSHALL!!!!
YOU WILL RESPECT HIM!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Marshall is clutch.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
K swinging,.
innning over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Marshall Ks Blum on 3 pitches
"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
K!!!!!!!
LET’S WIN THIS THING NOW!!!!!
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
THE MARSHALL PLAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE OF THE GOVERNMENT PBLANS I HTINK WE SHOULD REDO MORE MARSHALL PLANS ALSO ADAM LIND COULD BE A PLAN TOO
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
well played!
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I just want
Milton to hit one out this inning…
by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 27, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Now, LETS WIN THIS SUCKER AND GO HOME!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Rami, Bradley, Sori, Foxy
3rd times the charm
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Hey, how are things in Utah?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm actually in Cali at the moment.
I travel a lot in the summers. :P
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Where in Cali?
I’m heading out there in a few weeks (SD).
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
let's do lunch!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Excuse my language but...
FUCK YA!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
Marshall
has been STELLAR out of the pen.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 27, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
that was
pretty darn impressive
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
Time for "you know who" to do "you know what".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
What's Voldemort going to do????
AVADA KEDAVRA!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Jul 27, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Ministry of Magic approves of this message.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Could we just end
this game like NOW?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Yes, let's score one run this inning!
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully we won't
need to worry about it.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Nats have a really good offense
last i looked they were 5th in the league in OPS and dead last in ERA.
Washington 14, Milwaukee 6
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's do this
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
NICE! NICE! NICE!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Rami singles to RF
"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
Josh Willingham just earned some money tonight.
Watch BBTN if you don’t know yet. Pretty fantastic . . . I’m waiting for those here to advocate for a trade
by TheNextCubsVoice on Jul 27, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
single past matsui
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
i can see why Jim Hendry wanted Matsui
he would drive us nuts as a cub
My offer to lay off Bradley still stands.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
gonna have to wait another day
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guess a FC doesn't trigger it
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The fissures must have been acting up.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
Bradley FC
4U
"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
Bradley hits into fielders choice
Bradley on 1st, one out.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Following on gamecast
Hopefully we can end it now.
Visit FanIQ.com for sports news, bloggings, polls, and more!
Is anyone else depressed when you see Bradley and Sori back to back in the order?
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
It's all part of the master plan.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
No...s
Omeone else make something up snarky 4 here, I’m tired
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 27, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Milton Bradley with the FU to Aramis
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I am back at least for the rest of the inning
I don’t like going to eBay. I can’t afford any of the rare movie stuff I would like.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
I can't afford that either.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT IS ALFONSO FREAKING SORIANO
YOU WILL RESPECT HIM
There, Worf thought positive. Now shut up.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Jul 27, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
ONLY 5 YEARS & $90,000,000 MORE!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Im only paying in time.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
(Channelling Captain Sisko)
Be positive, Mr. Worf! That’s an order!!!!
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
how does Sori take so many strikes today
and not be able to lay off the low and away stuff
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Fox on deck...
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
Stop being stupid!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Unbelievable
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Sori 5-3
2 out, man on 2nd
"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
Sori thought it was foul
didn’t leave the batters box
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesn't do it justice
Soriano hit it, stood at the plate, and didn’t move. He thought he fouled it off his foot.
Thank God Bradley was heads-up.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
thank god milton ran on that
thanks sori…
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
End this, Fox.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Okay Jake
Play hero, baby!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
LOL....HAHAHAHAHA....OH MAN....I'M CRYING!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
sad clown?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Look at him...
…do you really need to ask?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Pinch hit with fox!!!!!
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Not even close
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
That's twice right?
First the bat now the foot? I think I played this game awhile back, except I was drunk.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Bit of a "Duh!" moment there for Sori
Didn’t run ’cuz he thought it was foul
"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
I thought he thought he fouled it off himself?
hopped and looked at his foot
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Please end this now Jake.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Come on, Jake.
Do what you could/should have done in the 9th…
by TheNextCubsVoice on Jul 27, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Stand there with the bat on his shoulder?
"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
No chance.
Intentional walk.
Who is coming in next?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
you're right
good heads up play by Bradley.
Exhibit A on what is wrong with Soriano
Fox get's his chance.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
We could dream...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
but....but...but....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
How can Fox become a modern folk hero if he's intentionally walked?
Don’t they know how this storyline is supposed to play out?
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
IBB to Fox
and Lou Fails at Strategery
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
LEAVE MARSHALL IN
GODDAMNIT
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Fox IBB
1st and 2nd, 2 out, Blanco to PH
"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
Pinch hit Harden
He is pretty good and don’t use the last guy on the bench.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
i'd rather see Sean hit
than Blanco….
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
Large rings...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Not hard to do
but good job considering it is a tie road game for him.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
That is hard to do.
Those must be rather large rings.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 27, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm confident?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Fox should have used a longer bat.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
I miss the ol' chap @ 2B.
The happy one that played his heart out.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Bobby Scales?
"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
Yes, that'd be the fellow.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
He's gotta figure out how to hit a curveball
But I’m sure he’ll be back on Sept. 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
I think he means Sandberg.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Is
Fuld not on this team?
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 27, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
Nope
In Iowa
"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 did that happen
I totally missed that move…
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 27, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
To Shark will pitch the bottom of the 11th....
i’ve seen this game before.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
yeah....either way...i've seen how this ends already.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I like horror movies!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
If they don't score I don't think I will be coming back from eBay this time
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
If Blanco walks or non-RBI single it's Fonte up for redemption
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
the bat is out
of Jakes hands AGAIN… this is on the manager. Lou should have let Fox bat on the double switch that put the leprecon up for the failed squeeze
only he didn't put Fonty in the game to MISS the bunt.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
that's a pretty poor argument
i’m guessing he didn’t put blanco in there to ground out to second, but that was a pretty probable result given history
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't put Milton in the lineup to suck the 1st half either.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
and that
is diverting attention from your poor argument
well done
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
my arguemet isn't poor...
your whining about a play 3 innings ago is.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
then address it
and why is it wrong for me to talk about the play but right for you to talk about the play?
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm only responding to WHY it wasn't a bad move.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
and i'm
only responding to WHY it was…
and round and round we go with hypocrisy and diversion
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
so we disagree....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Where does Milton fit in here?
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Your comparing apples to oranges
The squeeze was a busted play man…it’s NOT Lous fault font didn’t execute
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 27, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
A sac is a hell of a lot more predicable
than all the things that go wrong with a squeeze.
its his fault
for putting a player in a position he’s not accustomed to executing
not too mention in a situation that didn’t need a squeeze
80% of the possible results in that spot end in a run scoring
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Font isn't capable of a bunt because it isn't a "usual" situation for him?
He’s a major league 2nd baseman!!
Talk about stupid arguements!! Lol
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 27, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
do you know how many sac bunts Fontenot has in his career
FOUR
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He should still be able to lay it down!!!
It’s a bunt for chrissakes!!! I don’t care how many times he’s done it, he should be able to do it
by bilbosbuttons on Jul 27, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
and i don't care how many times a manager
makes obvious mistakes
his job is to put players in the best position to succeed
for example doing things they’re accustomed to doing successfully
that is his job
while fontenot failed at his job, so did the manager by putting his player in a position to fail
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 27, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
There are many major leaguers that can't lay down bunts.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Hank White 4-3
End 11, 1-1
"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
but our pitching has been great!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
that it has
unfortunately we’re burning through everybody
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait... what did Blanco even do with his at bat?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Grounded out to 2nd
"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
I must've blinked.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
The only good thing about this game
is that I had to sit through the earlier version last Wed in Philly.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
Not watching the rest of this crap
game shoulda ended in the 9th, i am gonna waste my time w/ something else tonight before i punch a hole through my wall.
Would it really be that bad to release...
Sori and eat his salary…
I’m just saying…
- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.
grrrr...
the [sarcasm] [/sacasm] went missing
- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.
oh
had a pissy reply all written
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
yes...yes it would
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
this game was going so fast!!
damn it. figures. the first game i might get a chance to follow in nearly a week… and its a bitching fest. :-(
I know...
for a sec I thought I was reading a transcript of The View.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm getting a snack
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
What, you want Justin Berg instead??
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on Jul 27, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Shark in the water
"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
This is why you do NOT manage every inning like a playoff game
You try to think AHEAD and remember you MIGHT STILL NEED a bench player or pitcher.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:26 PM CDT reply actions
I actually think the complete opposite.
We coulda won earlier if our bench players were used. Like Fox.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
When Lou PH LBR, it was the right move... if LBR makes contact, game over... That's on Fonty.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 27, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct
Have to get down the bunt. That play was worth the try.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree that the play in and of itself was a good idea.
But the pitcher had walked THREE guys that inning. Why try something like that when it’s proven that the pitcher can’t get the ball in the strike zone?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 27, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This.
Seemed like a needless call to make.
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Put in the guy that's not hitting OPS+ 73 this year...
…and tell Fox to take a few pitches.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
i would have liked to have seen us use our bench/lineup a little better
not using our best pinch hitter in the 9th ((with the bases loaded) when you knew he had to go in for Hill anyway….using Marshall for one batter….
I wish I was a wizard.
I need a bottomless Nalgene of booze.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I'm completely blanking.
who’s Berg?
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 27, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Where we're going...we won't need them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
plus Berg
but Gregg’s gone 3 days in a row (1.2IP) Guzman 2 in a row (2.1IP)
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Pence 3U
"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
nice quiet
night from the bride of frankenstein
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Coste his a 410 foot foul ball
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
Chris Coste's picture:
“Just happy to be here.”
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Coste FO3
"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
If the NL would just adopt the DH
then we wouldn’t be subject to overmanaging and incessant Match Game L/R crap.
and then we could sign DUNNNNNNNNNNNN
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
yup, I said it...
The NL should adopt the DH. It’s crazy to have two sets of rules in the same sport.
The AL doesn't play the same sport.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
if lou would get over his handedness
we wouldn’t be subject to the overmanaging and obsession of matchups.
Keppinger in to PH in the pitcher's spot
"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
Fox doing a real nice job behind the plate
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
Impossible...
He was supposed to be horrible and emergency only.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Keppinger bloop single to CF
1 on, 2 out
"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
Single
by Keppinger.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
theyre due!!!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Uhhh, our pen has the following:
Berg
Gregg
Guzman
Harden
Hart
Wells
Who’s Berg?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
called up when Lilly went to the DL
good ERA in Iowa, but too many walks
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is warming up for Houston?
Oh God, let it be Russ Ortiz!!
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
He's scheduled to start Thursday
"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
Pudge 6-4
Mid 12, 1-1
"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
eww
Fonte, Reed, Riot
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Uhhh, our bench has the following:
-
-
-
-
-
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Use Z to pinch hit!
Oh…right.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess Wells
is our designated PH?
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
Harden is hitting .250 and can run a bit.
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Shark!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
Let's finish this. It's past my bedtime.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Jul 27, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
And now to the bottom of the 12th
Fontenot, Johnson, Theriot
11 pitches or 12 to get out of this inning?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
We'll get 'em in the 13th!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 27, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
meh, I'm not even gonna say it
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Let's Get Some Runs!!!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Character building game
Houston’s in the thick of this tight race. Every game counts now even though there’s 65 games left. NL central is going to end up having the most exciting race in baseball towards the end.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 27, 2009 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
Overflow FanPost time!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sampson In.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Jul 27, 2009 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
+1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Z back in the game?
"Do you want a bunch of duds walking around with their shoulders slumped and having no emotions, no feelings?" Bradley said. "I don’t think the fans want that. I think they want a guy who’s going to get into the game and feel a little bit. I’ve always said, ‘I don’t really play baseball, I feel it.’ "
Go RJ...
Walk off FTW…!
- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.
I'm back
eBay sucks anyway. Used to be a great place for very rare movie stuff now they only care about people who sell crap in high volume . Need somewhere to go for distraction.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 27, 2009 10:37 PM CDT reply actions
We jumped without you
To HERE
"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
There's always one
"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
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