First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 7/29, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 29, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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It's a beautiful day for a ball game...
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
PLEASE TAKE PITCHES
Astro BP is more shot than ours even if I guess they will be bringing in two new arms.
"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 29, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Triple Rec'd!
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yeah
mitch atkins has saved our BP
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
your use of BP is for batting practice, I assume.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Who needs a bullpen!?!?!?!?!!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Jul 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Phillies are going to be a very hard team to beat in the playoffs
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 29, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
It's gonna be tough to repeat even with Lee
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of course it will be tough. They are still a very good team
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 29, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, good team but I would bet against them because of the repeat factor.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
and JP Ricciardi has proven again that he's a
dumb@$$
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon
Lineups
Bourne
Keppinger
Tejada
Carlos Lee
Blum
Pence-bag
Pudge
Matsui
Hampton
ReJo
Riot
Lee
Rami
Bradley
Sori
Baker
Hill
Wells
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Let it begin!
LET IT BEGIN!
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No Jake Fox AGAIN?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
nope.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
well, the kid does swing the bat well.
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
but im gonna leave him on the bench and play Koyie hill instead
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
The Cubs are getting Koyie his moment in the sun.
One day, in the game notes it will say “Such and such is catching his XXth straight game, the longest consecutive streak since Koyie Hill did it for the Cubs in 2009.”
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
we're so lucky.
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
we're the same age.
young man does sound 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
go cubs
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Fly ball to left
Sori makes the catch, one out! Keppenger to the plate!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
NH?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
dunno, I'm on the radio.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait we got Jeff Keppinger out?
First time for everything
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
There *was* a double-clutch involved
In case you were curious.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Cargo shorts and a t-shirt
How about you?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
lol
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
He not only cheated baseball but cheated our country and is here on a privilege with a work visa
All legal experts said that if he was not a baseball player he would have lost his visa and would have been deported to lying to government officials.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 29, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
"lying to government officials"....funny
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there was an investigation and his name came up and they proved he lied. Remember that. I thing it was investigators for congress from some house sub-committee
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 29, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I wasn't debating his lying but to whom he was lying.
Isn’t congress full of a bunch of liars?!
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Nice job, Randy.
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Good start by Wells
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points on the board please
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Career .376 OBP vs. LHP.
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DCD all up in yo' bidness!
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representing in Cal
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in the house
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I am both here and in a bar
Technology RULES!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Do not move. You have achieved nirvana.
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I'm around
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
from the land of fruits & nuts...
…and female fertility pills
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Here
Thunderstorms in NYC
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 29, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
live from the office in Indianapolis.
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
Finally Here from UK!!!!!!!!!!!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Jul 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
You picked a good time
to check in.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
any way to get the page to update automaticly on iPod touch
So I don’t have to scroll through all the comments to post again
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 1:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hit 'reply' to any post and then Cancel
Works like a charm.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Where? Where?
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Get excited man!
2nd and 3rd, no outs!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry, dozed off for a second.
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Has there been a playoff team with a platoon leadoff position before?
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paging SackMan.....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Atta boy
Riot! He was due!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions
when he gets a hit in his first at bat he normally has two or three at bats.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 29, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
you mean he gets to stay in the game???
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
lol I have a hard time telling if you are a Theriot supporter or Hater. or is it both depending on day? I myself am both.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 29, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I love hating him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice way to
start off.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Cubs got something' cookin'.
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Nice sac fly, nice to put a run on the board in the first.
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Sac Fly
Alright Derrek! Riot to 3rd.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
And it did.
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wo0t 1-0
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
wo0t 2-0
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
That should make Wells more comfortable pitching
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Rammy RBI
Nice! 2-0
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
Aramis Ramirez is good at baseball.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
I'm liovin' this
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
ARam: Mr Clutch
…now Bradley needs to catch on.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Hits with RISP!
What can we complain about now?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Well Bradley is milking his OBP again with just a walk.
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The weather.
It’s not hot enough. I don’t want to wear a sweater in July. It’s cold when I get out of the pool. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
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It's what he's best at.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's either that or a GO, pretty much.
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And now Mike Hampton is pitching like...
Mike Hampton
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:36 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
there are days
when I think he should be called the “Designated Walker”. I like Bradley and I love his OBP, but I sure wish he’d put a knock on from time to time…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
3 Run
Bomb Sori!!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
only if Wells makes two out. :-)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
WOOOOHOOOO 5-0
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Bradley is a walking machine!
Too bad he isn’t a run-producing machine.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Loving Sori in the 6th hole, now a 3 run homer!!!
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SWEET
Soriano jacks one! he seems to be getting comfortable in the 6 spot.
5-0. Not a shabby start.
and with Houston’s bullpen tired, they can’t pull Hampton any time soon.
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
Yeah, he can't give up tomorrow too.
He’s in a bad position here.
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Nice Sori!
Getting into their bullpen early today.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
You can't see him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions
That rocks.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 29, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you know
the Muffin Man?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
the Muffin Man?
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 MUFFIN MAN!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that really what we're going with for Baker?
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I kind of like it.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, we can roll with it.
I really have no better alternatives. It would be cool if the organist would play that song when Jeff comes up to bat.
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it's either that
or three men in a boat.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
who lives on Drury Lane?
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
anyone
having a flashback from last year? Plz dont pinch me and wake me up WOOOHOOOO
Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball. --Harry Caray
by chi-townbleacherbum on Jul 29, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Woah woah woah woah and woah....
… tune in and its 5-0. A sori 3 run jack and… what exactly happened?
"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"
What is what happens in a typical Aaron Heilman 7th inning Alex?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Hah!
"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 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Allie!
Good to see the usual suspects (Rami, Sori) doing what is expected of them.
"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 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
single, double
sac fly, single, walk, HR, walk
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck
I don't know I couldn't see Soriano
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Hey, Valverde!
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He should've did Valverde's little dance afterward.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Yeah really.
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Danger Dewey Robinson, Danger!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Just got back from a 2 week vacation
and the cubs have been rollin’ during the whole thing!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
we need you to go on vacation
till November, please.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Um GO BACK ON VACATION
It is for a good cause
"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 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Go back on vacation
Now.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You look tired - maybe take another couple weeks.
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Good thing I dropped Hampton from my Fantasy team
last month
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Teehee! Been a while since we started a game this well.
I Heart Mike Hampton, only because we tee off on him
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions
In the immortal words of Haray Caray... HELLO EVERBODY!!
I’m here, but working… What a great way to start the game!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Damon Berryhill
was the last Cub Catcher to start this many games in a row for us…20 years ago ~ just and FYI.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions
What happened to Baker's AB?
Gamecast must be on the fritz.
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
the WHEELS on the bus go round and round
And just fell off the Astros bus. HAHA
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by chi-townbleacherbum on Jul 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
6-0
Good for you, Koyie!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions
Wow if Hill is hitting then Hamp has nothing.
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and their bullpen is torched
this is HI-LARIOUS
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
do wins against
the Astros with a torched bullpen count?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
They are worth one and a third of a win vs the Nats.
"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 29, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Speedy Muffin Man!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Pinch me, am I dreaming???
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 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Okay and no you're not dreaming.
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 know.
This is amazing.
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 29, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
and our second
is a sac bunt.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
now we'll probably get thrown at
b/c of the SAC
I'll be betting on the Cubs in the NLCS in Vegas in October! Believe!
Clutche? ;-)
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 hope we keep scoring and Wells has a solid 6 or 7 innings in him today...
we need a laugher.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Yes we do.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
On the phone with the GF...
Turn away from the tv for a moment, and boom 5-0 and then we score again. I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
I just signed on, and it was 5-0, bottom of the first.
Didn’t see this coming.
Let’s keep it up tomorrow and the rest of today!
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 29, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Aim high, man...
THE REST OF THE SEASON!
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by AndrewJStone on Jul 29, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
It’d be nice if we could keep running that up!
by Dayton Cubbie on Jul 29, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Was just wondering that.
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Finished the inning with 31.
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
Not bad.
Few more like that and Cecil Cooper could have a big problem come sixth inning or so.
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Mike Hampton's elbow can totally support throwing 130 pitches or so today.
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
Now Randy, we got you a lead...your goal is to pitch 7 innings today.
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This is soooo sweet
They won’t have a pen left for tomorrow’s game if Hampton doesn’t get a few quick innings
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
is it legal to have the batting practice pitcher take the mound in an official game?
Oh Wait, that’s Mike Hampton.
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by chi-townbleacherbum on Jul 29, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
If we can only get him out by the 3rd, tomorrow their bullpen arms will be hanging by a thread.
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Now pitching for the Astros - Kaz Matsui
Make it so.
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Think we could trade them Aaron Miles?
I hear he can pitch
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
trade? how about we just donate him.
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Go Cubs!! Just getting into the thread and see the Cubs came out pounding the ball, good to see
How’s everyone doing?
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 29, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
pretty damn good 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
everyone's favorite team just put up a 6 spot in the first inning, take a guess :)
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Long game
but hell of nice inning.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 29, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I imagine the last few weeks have felt like a vacation for you too!
or have people still found reasons to pick!?
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
are you kidding
There was a huge thread complaining about Soriano’s reaction to his granny the other day. o.0
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Make it stand up, Randy!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
One good shutdown inning should do it
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Excellent first inning guys!!!!
Do it again!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 29, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
leave it to RJ
to make an out in the first inning when he’s batting lead-off.
{joke}
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nice!
now how about a shutdown inning.
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We are on pace to score 54 runs.
And no, that’s not the dumbest thing you’ve read all day.
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I'm assuming the Astros will also score 54.
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True dat, if we have to score 54
our pitching has completely fallen apart, and we need to score sixth in the bottom of the ninth
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 29, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
How come
we wouldn’t?
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Is he in Bartman's seat?
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why wouldn't we?
He was decent for what he was. We got him when he was old, and hurt
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember him
being better than decent.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, and he struggled in his first year for us too.
And he turned to contribute alot to our team.
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Just make him wash his hands after he visits the bathroom.
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I wouldn't follow him to the men's room.
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Or share
a bucket of popcorn with him.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
He was holding what I believe was a beer.
Not certain.
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So it was yellow any way?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Nice.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Are we signing him?
Man, he was awesome.
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Didn't look like it...
not sure if the error is warranted though
by Dayton Cubbie on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Wells gets lee to hit ball on ground. theriot makes nice play to get it. but rushed his throw and threw off wide.
he takes his time carlos lee is out.
E6 on the throw. did not have to rush the throw like that.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron Santo would like a word.
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indeed.
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
Why do I need to comment?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
DLee and Carlos
Could DLee not have tagged Carlos out after he made a move towards 2nd base?
"Stay thirsty my friends."
he didn't make a move toward 2nd.
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sweeeeeeeet
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Blum continues to confirm the theory
that he only hits the Cubs in close and late situations.
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Nice!
Theriot’s mistake does not hurt the Cubs!
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The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 29, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
Just their hearts
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
We've gotten Blum AND Keppinger out????
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
Seems so.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 29, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
just getting in
I imagine it’s been very ugly since I left in the 8th last night right up until the bottom of the first today.
Go Cubbies
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
the pre-game
was pretty mild. One of those games you just lose, right?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
the Cubs don't just lose games
every loss is proof they suck
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
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by shake n bake on Jul 29, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Pence walks
Not the end of the world.
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Above average
for me.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Randy
just pitch to contact, baby. Enough of these silly walks.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
Dang you, Punter Hence.
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ONEDEC
returns to the NL Central—Jack Wilson and Ian Snell go to Seattle for ONEDEC, Jeff Clement, and 3 others.
yep, for a fraction of what Halladay
was gong to cost. I saw it mentioned earlier so I didn’t include it
Jeff Clement is a DH...
he was awesome to watch in HS in Iowa, but his catching days are over. Gotta wonder if the Pirates are going to flip him.
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He's going to Triple-A
could see them playing him at first base full-time down there.
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you sure about that
LaRoche just got traded to BOS
Yes.
Per this:
The team said Cedeno will report directly to the Pirates, while Clement is headed to Triple-A Indianapolis and Pribanic, Lorin and Adcock are being assigned to Class A teams.
Right now, Pittsburgh is playing Steve Pearce at 1B most of the time, though I think Clement will eventually pass him on the depth chart.
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Will Cedeno be their starting SS?
I can’t remember who’s starting there now offhand.
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Freddy Sanchez I think right?
Or Jack Wilson who was traded earlier today. Either way, either SS or 2B is open and over on the Bucs SBN site they weren’t too excited about the two stop gap replacements so I would think Cedeno is going to get a shot.
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by gridiron_assassin on Jul 29, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I would imagine so.
Without Wilson, they’re looking at Luis Cruz or Ramon Vasquez there. They could call up a kid from Triple-A, too.
Either way, their options aren’t too good.
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Wow, remarkable.
I believe Cedeno was starting for the Mariners after the Betancourt trade.
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Yeah, I would imagine Ronny starts.
It’s not like they could trade Snell and their starting SS for a bench player and prospects, right?
Cedeno will start these next two months I think then be in a position battle with a few guys come March.
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I think we can call it one.
No runs and just a walk, really.
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alright
I just didn’t wanna get called a pollyanna for an inning with an error and a walk.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, sounds like Theriot got hosed on that E.
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Ah, OK. I was just going by Ron's reaction.
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unpossible! :P
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Shutdown inning for Randy Wells.
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Make up your mind.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
We're conferencing on the matter and will get back to you shortly.
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Mambochicken
conference!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
To the Henhouse!
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Standing by...
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
upon reflection
the MamboChicken Collective agrees with the error call, and it was mostly a shut-down inning.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, we are not opposed to compromise.
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Coulda been worse
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:53 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Well, that wasn't that bad.
Should we ask for more runs?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 29, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, lets knock out Hampton and get into the BP and ruin them for manana
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Agreed.
I’ve got to head to work, I’ll be on and off intermittently.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard Cliff Lee has been traded to the Phillies
barring physicals
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Balderdash.
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it's true I swear!
and they didn’t have to deal Drabek or Happ
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
I thought Happ was included
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The Indians got a haul in that one...
Basically their entire farm system.
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Indians got a pretty good haul for him
But it looks like both sides end up benefiting from the deal
by Dayton Cubbie on Jul 29, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel the phillies won that deal...they got to keep Happ and Drabek
but who knows if Knapp turns into a Halladay type…too early to tell.
I agree, too early to tell but
they herald Drabek as an elite prospect, as does the rest of the league. And Happ is helping right now too… so I like it
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Carlos Carasco and Lew Mason were the key pieces
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Not including Happ and Drabek is obviously good..
But giving up your 2,3,4, and 10 rated prospects is a good haul for any team.
by Dayton Cubbie on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
They showed it at the
beginning of the game.
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by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 29, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
When was the last game off Theriot had?
With the big early lead, could be a good time to get Blanco some reps at SS…
Like the thinking on that, Allie
Especially if we can extend this lead by a run or two in the next couple of innings.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep, extend/maintain this lead...
…and Andy White should come in later in the game.
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He has a couple of errors there this year, no?
’Course Riot has one today…
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It was like...
…a super creepy predator asking me if I can hear it…cuz it’s coming…..it’s coming……shudder
Stupid class, getting in the way of my Cubs games. Looking forward to awesome BCB pxp
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
August 4th??
WTF is that all about?
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
How deep was it? Gametracker said it was "deep right".
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 29, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
394 happy feet
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
who are these cubs and what did you guys do with the old team?!
I should miss the first inning more often…
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Rami!!
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by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 29, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
Rami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Rammy with the long homer
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RAMI HR 7-0
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Rami!
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 1:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'll check Twitter for a ballhawk report.
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3 Iron.
I like it.
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by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 29, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
ARAMIS
“I WONT PUT MANY HOMERUN SWINGS FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON” RAMIREZ!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Oh, Rammy!!!!
Bomb!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
RAAAAMMMMMIIII!!!!
Holy poop… we’ve missed him something awful.
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I can't wait for Rami to get his power back..hehe
Was that just a ploy last week?
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Maybe so!
I remember seeing quotes from him about not swinging hard, not expected any big power for a long time…. I love being surpised
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
That Wright guy who relieved Oswalt last night was treated for dehydration
He must not be used to going more than an inning or 2
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 29, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
or running the bases after his hit.
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Thats what it was..
I heard it was Apendix like symptoms
by Dayton Cubbie on Jul 29, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Scary moment for him though.
They thought at first he had appendicitis.
who does he think he is
z?
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
HOLY CRAP
@bleedcubbieblue: Ballhawk Ken caught the HR on the fly
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it was on the broadcast too... yellow t-shirt dude
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Good work, Ken!
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's great!!!
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Buy that guy a drink!
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 29, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That's some good anticipation/placement and some amazing reflexes
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by gridiron_assassin on Jul 29, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That is awesome.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
People say they'd rather watch a pitchers duel...
And those are always fun, but if we keep scoring at this pace, I’ll enjoy watching this just as much!
Sadists.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 29, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
How about our pitchers have a duel, and theirs pitch BP?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Just got out of a meeting at work
It looks like a fun game so far!!
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ballhawk is funny
Ballhawk_Ken You know it’s a good day when your leadoff hitter makes the last out in the 1st inning…
Ballhawk_Ken ARam is my new BFF! ;-) His homer was a line shot over the seats and right into my glove. Safe to say it caught me more than I caught it.
He's got his placement down to a science,
I think that’s be fun to do one day
by Dayton Cubbie on Jul 29, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so too.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Did you all see the Deadspin article on Ballhawks earlier this month?
http://deadspin.com/5309985/ballhawks-ruining-it-for-the-rest-of-us
I don’t agree with the general sentiment of the article, but i do see this as being a bit excessive…
All you need to know about Hample is that he brings a hat and shirt for both the home and away teams to every game, so that he can change clothes to match whichever team happens to be taking practice.
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by AndrewJStone on Jul 29, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot wtf?????????????
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Bourn hits weak comebacker to wells. gets hampton out and second. and theriot fumbles on exchange. two outs.
they would have had bourn at first.
FC 1-6
Riot needs to sit
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Probably needs a break
I think he’s started every game since the AS break.
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Finished 'em, too
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Boy that was a tailor made dp.
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I was just saying before that pitch. well keppinger will bat it is damn near impossible to get bourn to hit into DP.
than I got excited and then I got Therioted
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 29, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice play by Wells to make sure the ball didn't get to Theriot.
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it wouldn't have made sense
There was nobody breaking for home.
"TOOO much good stuff!"
Hey guys,
How did the single run score in the second inning?
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The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 29, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
Nice!!!!
Let’s keep it going!!!!
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The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 29, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Out of the park and into Ballhawk Ken's glove
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Rami
BOMB.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Really like the idea
Allie mentioned above of trotting out some of our backups for the last 5 innings or so of today’s game. Get Aramis, Derrek and Theriot some bonus rest today.
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, it would be criminal if the score holds up not to get the regs some rest.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
put in Blanco
for Riot, and Fox for Lee.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
He's already in
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Reed is already playing
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Reed's already playing :D
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Reed playing, already
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wait
is Reed Johnson playing for the Cubs?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Traded for Roy Halladay.
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Fox for Hill, Shirley
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by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep, sounds good to me.
Couple more runs and maybe even Fox at 3B and Hoff at 1B.
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Wouldn't hurt to get Hoffpauir some work too,
maybe in for Sori
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by gridiron_assassin on Jul 29, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm hip
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
hop
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Please no hop!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 29, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot needs a break
If he doesn’t get it today, he’s due for one.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Now if we
could only get Lou to do this……
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
everybody
use your MIND RAYS!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
No present for the bleacher fans, Carlos?
But they love you!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
i will be in the bleachers 2morrow...
I’ll be sure to let Carlos Lee know whats up lol
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by chi-townbleacherbum on Jul 29, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
It sucks to have to leave this thread
But all good things and all that. Time to JUMP!!
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by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 29, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
I'm feeling jumpy...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 29, 2009 2:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
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