Iowa... Er, Chicago Cubs Shut Out Astros 12-0
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 4:55 PM CDT
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On Opening Day, if I had told you that sometime in midsummer, I would see Randy Wells and Mitch Atkins combine on a shutout at Wrigley Field, you probably would have assumed I was talking about the "Road to Wrigley" game that's going to take place on August 9 between Iowa and Las Vegas (note on that page it still says Jake Fox is a "rising star" playing for Iowa -- maybe that needs to be updated).
Instead, Wells, who is making a strong case for NL Rookie of the Year, threw eight shutout innings, allowing just six singles and not permitting a runner past first base until the eighth inning, and Atkins, in his major league debut, threw a scoreless ninth to finish off a 12-0 shutout of the Astros, the Cubs' biggest shutout victory in more than four years, since they blanked the Marlins 14-0 on June 14, 2005, behind a five-hit shutout by Sergio Mitre. 19 outs today were recorded on ground balls and the Cubs turned four double plays behind Wells and Atkins.
I was kind of hoping Wells could keep his pitch count down in the 7th and 8th innings so he could have a shot at a CG shutout -- you don't see many of those any more, and the Cubs' only CG this year is by Sean Marshall in a five-inning, rain-shortened win over the Pirates on May 26. But with Wells at 110 pitches through eight innings and a fresh arm in Atkins in the pen, it was probably wise to get Wells out of there and rest him up for his next start. Wells' ERA, now 2.85, would rank eighth in the league if he had enough innings to qualify. His eight innings today give him 95; the Cubs have played 99 games, so he'd need to throw a CG to qualify after his next start. More likely, it'll take two starts to get him there, but Wells, who with his seventh win now has more than any Cub rookie pitcher in a season since Kerry Wood's 13 in 1998, has been just about the most consistent pitcher the Cubs have had since his recall. He has gone at least six innings in 12 of his 15 starts and has, arguably, had only one really bad start among the 15.
In addition to Wells, the offense came out smoking in the first inning and never stopped.
The Cubs pounded Mike Hampton for five hits and two walks in the first inning; along with a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly, the big blow was Alfonso Soriano's three-run homer (I guess Soriano's back on track now, wouldn't you say?) and though Hampton probably would have been yanked early in most circumstances, the Astros' beleaguered bullpen status meant that Hampton had to slog through three more innings, taking one for the team, before he was removed for a pinch-hitter. All told he took 79 pitches to get 12 outs, allowed four walks, eight hits, and nine earned runs, including a second homer by Aramis Ramirez. You know by now if you follow me or ballhawk on Twitter that Ballhawk Ken caught A-Ram's HR on the fly, right near the corner of Waveland & Kenmore. He said "the ball caught me, rather than me catching it", but he is being too modest. I watched the ball all the way into Ken's glove and it was a solid catch, very impressive. He said after the game that he caught one from Khalil Greene last year, but can't remember the last Cub HR he caught on the fly. Just got another tweet from Ken thanking Ballhawk Jeff for tracking down A-Ram's car and getting Aramis to sign the ball for him.
By the middle innings Lou had started to empty his bench; the first to sit was Reed Johnson, who left after fouling a ball off his foot in the first inning. Late radio reports indicate that Johnson has a fractured bone in his foot and may be out a month -- calling Sam Fuld, I suppose, yet another Iowa recall.
After the seventh inning, the bench totally emptied out and more players who spent much time at Iowa wound up in the game, including Jake Fox, who drove in a pair of runs with a sac fly and a single, and Andres Blanco, who hit his first major league home run off the RF foul pole in the 8th. Congratulations to him, and props to the Cubs, who can win this series tomorrow and, if the Dodgers can cooperate by beating the Cardinals tonight, take over first place again later this evening.
Final shout-out to a young couple originally from England, now living in Chicago, who are "just getting into baseball", attending the game with one of their dads (sorry, I never did find out which!) -- welcome to Chicago and the Cubs, you sure saw a special game today.
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First? Yeowza!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beuller?...Beuller?...Beuller?
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game by Wells
not permitting a runner past first base until the second inning
How is this a great accomplishment though?
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Jul 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be 8th inning....
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 29, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
I didn’t watch the game, and didn’t realized he limited them until his last inning.
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by propheteer on Jul 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee. I dunno. I've seen some Cubs' pitching staffs over the years where that WOULD have been quite an accomplishment...
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heilman, Shark, and last year's Howry to name a few!
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Jul 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I named no names, sir!
But if the glove fits, you must acquit…
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The injuries...oh, the injuries....
Let’s hope Saint Fuld keeps up his magic….
Does that mean Kosuke is full time CF?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 29, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I suppose
if Fuld is called up to replace Reed, he’ll take Reed’s spot. But… FULD IS A LEFTY! Utto…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the more the merrier, right?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect Fuld will get about two starts per week
rotating between LF and CF and come A LOT in the 9th as a defensive replacement.
"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 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fine with that!
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're talking Lou here remember.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Jul 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually that is largely how Lou did use him
but yes only 3 starts in I think 20 games so maybe one start a week but Lou got over the " not replacing Sori he is a superstar" thing. He used Fuld often in the 9th for both Sori and Bradley. Heck in one of the one run games he had Fuld in left, RJ in center
and Dome in RF in the 9th. It was a thing of beauty, your heart did not pound 200 beats a minute on any fly ball.
"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 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
That outfield was great for the 9th. You wonder with Sori coming around at the plate if he’ll be as quick to replace him.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Jul 29, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In a ONE run game I think he will do it
( assuming of course the Cubs are LEADING by that run)
"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 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know he's half-Jewish
right?
by northernsails on Jul 29, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
but he just got married in Catholic church so I don’t think he would take offense.
"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 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's ok.
wasn’t his mother’s side anyway ;-)
by northernsails on Jul 29, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Game couldn't have come at a better time.
Hats off to Wells. Awesome job. Pen is rested, should be go to go for a series win tomorrow!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Jul 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great win!
my coworker is a houston fan, i showed him the score in the 8th, noting it was “a close one”…. wow, what a display of great offense and great pitching/defense!!
by cubbiefanTN on Jul 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How far away is Wells from becoming eligible for the ERA title?
What’s the required IP’s again?
by kanderber on Jul 29, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Innings Pitched has to equal team games played
I think.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Jul 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
95 IP after today
Cubs have played 99 games. He should be eligible after next start.
by CubFaninNY on Jul 29, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not quite.
Next start will be in game 104. He’d have to throw nine innings. Probably two more starts.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU ARE CORRECT, SIR!
My bad.
Thanks, Al
by CubFaninNY on Jul 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Wells!
I had to miss an hour to sit in a dentist’s chair. It was sweet to come out and hear he was still shutting them out.
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was your appointment at 2:30?
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ba-da-BUM. CHING!
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is the difference between Yankee fans and dentists?
One roots for the yanks, and the other yanks for the roots.
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats a cute one!
i’ll have to remember that
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's another...
Why did the coach kick Cinderella off the baseball team?
Because she ran away from the ball.
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I was the only one that made that joke.
Guess not. Makes me feel good that I’m not the only one amused by it.
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Jul 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ranks right up there with: Why was 6 afraid of 7?
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because 7 8 9.
(seven ate nine for those not familiar with this oldy but goodie).
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Jul 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or why did the elephant wear tennies?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because nine-ies were too small...
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and elevensies were too big...
Give that man a cigar!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did the elephant stand on the marshmallow?
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So he wouldn't fall into the hot chocolate.
Bet you wish you didn’t ask.
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by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did the elephant paint his toe nails red ?
So he could hide himself in the cherry tree.
"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 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody outside of the organization who the Cubs could grab
to play center against lefties until Reed gets back? Just a thought …
by elgato on Jul 29, 2009 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what anout
So Taguchi
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 29, 2009 7:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding -
How did we all forget Taguchi?
Randy Wells - You continue to astound me.
by DGU on Jul 29, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thank you
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Taguchi on the 40-man?
IIRC it’s almost full… management might prefer someone that’s already on it.
by aldimond on Jul 29, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROY talk for Wells?
Sorry if this has been discussed to death, but does Wells have a legitimate shot at ROY honors once he qualifies for the ERA title? I’d like to think he would at least be in the discussion.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's between him and Rasmus at this point...
It’s sad to say, but it’ll probably come down to how many wins Wells has.
by kanderber on Jul 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is JA eligable?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JA happ i mean
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will be by the end of the year.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Jul 29, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happ
Someone will know for sure, but he may have exceeded innings last year out of the bullpen.
I was glad to see that the Phils didn’t trade J.A. away for Halladay, or include him in the Lee deal. IMHO it will prove to be a wise decision.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
J.A. Happ
The pride of Peru, Ill. Was a heck of a basketball player at St. Bede Academy.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 29, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NBF
Are you from the IL. Valley?
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peoria
But have spent many a night eating/drinking my way through Spring Valley, Ladd, LaSalle and Peru. Great area. U from there?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 29, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spring Valley
Born and raised. Graduate of Hall High School.
One could make a career out of eating/drinking their way through IL. Valley.
Good friends with the Happ family. (I am closer in age to his two older sisters.)
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember seeing Happ play
in the Tri-County tournament. Seems like last week. Hall had some great bkb teams back in the day, too — Shawn Jeppson, et al.
Which do you prefer, RIp’s or Lanuti’s?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 29, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ross Kenseth attends
St. Bede Academy as well.
That’s a nice name for the “famous alumni” collection…kid is going places too.
"Why do you always point to the sky when Zambrano starts?" My girlfriend.
"You just wouldn't get it...it's a Cubs thing..." Me.
by cubs2k8isnxtyear on Jul 30, 2009 3:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeppson's
one of my good buddies. I played on those teams “back in the day.” You’re making me feel really old, haha.
Have to go with Rip’s. Lanuti’s has great pasta though.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 30, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only had 31 2/3 innings last year
according to bbref.com
by tootle on Jul 29, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you are saying Fuld wont get enough at bats ?
As always I kid , I kid
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jordan Zimmerman(n)
Would he be in the ROY consideration?
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by azul_cachorro on Jul 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they probably say he is
but probably not….just because he plays for the Nationals….they tend to look at guys that help out a good team first right?
by HardForharden on Jul 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm
Not sure if he would qualify or not, but I tend to agree with HFH. The Cubs and Cards are going to finish with a better record than the Nats regardless of if either make the post season. Can’t see the ROY going to a guy on the worst team in MLB if there are two candidates on winning teams.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless the guy on the bad team...
… is having such a monster year, I’d guess the voters would choose a ROY who helps out a winning team.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann might have been in contention before going on the DL
He’s probably not going to start many more games before the end of the year.
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back in the Day
If I recall correctly, Billy Willaims and Kenny Hubbs were consecutive ROYs on some really bad Cubs teams in ’61 & ’62. Both were good and deserving, but neither had what would be considered “monster years.”
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by sweetswinger on Jul 29, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont think so
107 innings last year.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, right after posting it i looked it up
he made 20 starts so he’s no longer eligible.
by burncruisin on Jul 29, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Postgame interview w/ Koyie Hill...
definately makes me want to root for the guy.
Happy to be there. Happy to be playing. Told Randy Bush, “The way I’m hitting, I’m certainly solidifying my ‘back up catcher’ reputation” and then laughed. Didn’t really care what the team’s record was when he was behind the plate (it’s like 34-19 or something)—gave all the credit to the pitching staff.
Certainly humble and seems like a truly nice guy.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 29, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the pitching staff should give credit to Hill.
From everything I’ve heard he calls a great game, plus plays outstanding defense. We can live with the .200 average right now because everyone else is hitting.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are few catchers that have a bat worth caring about.
All I want out of my catcher is good defense, calling a good game, and the ability to sing Z a song when he gets in one of his moods.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Hill sing to Z in Spanish?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Lemon Tree? It's a nice song. Trini Lopez as I remember.
That should calm him down.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tippy-toe! Tippy-toe!
Uh, Lemon Tree…
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of what a good catcher...
…does in invisible to most fans, and I agree Hill should get some kudos.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 30, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to think of Soto as the "backup catcher".
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by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
I don’t know if we could go that far… :P
by HardForharden on Jul 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Len and Bob call him
Iron Man.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is his wife's name Pepper?
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really starting to like Randy Wells. He is solid as a rock
every time out and he seems to have that knack of missing the sweet spot of the opponent’s bat. He has that nice smooth motion that seems to be easy on the arm and yet he can throw his fastball consistently in the low to mid 90’s. He is clearly the most consistent pitcher on the staff right now.
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"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 29, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree
and Randy said it best when he first came up. he knew he didn’t have the overpowering, nasty stuff so he learned how to pitch with subpar stuff, and clearly, so far, it’s working.
by burncruisin on Jul 29, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If so
hopefully Randy has a more successful sophomore campaign than Geo has so far.
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Wells has...
…a different off-season workout plan than Geo.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just lay off
the weed.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmmmm. Pizza...............
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
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by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey,
it didn’t seem to hurt Fergie Jenkins too badly!
"[Obama's] top advisors are Cub fans, so he has a chance." - Lou Piniella, 16 July 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on Jul 29, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm...
maybe the Cub’s farm system ain’t so bad as everyone makes it out to be.
by JFCubFan on Jul 29, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No you are only allowed to bring up the busts of the system..
not the successes.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not and as someone who watched many of these guys play as Lugnuts, it's a bad rap.
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 30, 2009 5:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Internet was down during game
But I watched and liked what I saw. We need more of this!
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by MrNFL on Jul 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Today was my second (and presumably last) game of the season
and I’ve seen 2 great ones…the 13 inning win vs Cleveland on June 20, and today’s rout.
"Brant Brown...DROPS THE BALL!!!!"
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Consider yourself very
lucky. I was there last night – picked the wrong game. In fact I think I am like 2-8 so far after going 17-3 last year.
UGH!
by The E-Man on Jul 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember: your WORST day at the ballpark beats your BEST day at work...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can think of some days in October the past 6 years
where that wouldn’t be true.
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. Well, I was at one in 2003. Gotta say, it tests that theory, but I still wouldn't have given up being there for that game for anything.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 0-1
I picked the stupid game where Lou decided to give up because Lincecum was pitching.
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im 0 - 2
i have yet to sing gocubsgo
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Jul 30, 2009 2:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was the 13 inning vs indians the come back game or woodys wild pitch
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 13-inning game was won on Wood's wild pitch.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was stunned when aaron miles contributed to the win
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the only time.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can
Stop worrying about Wells now.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who was worrying?
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm. Who knew?
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he was tipping his pitches, Houston obviously didn't get the memo.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 29, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy for the big win
angry that my wisdom teeth (or where they were) are killin me!
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Pudding is your friend.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must have been lucky
I was eating solid food the next day without any meds. Having none impacted clearly helped.
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, beer IS a non-solid...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still have my wisdom teeth
And I have no complaints.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took me five days of non-solid food.
I was not very happy about it, either.
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 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
makes my dental visit today seem like a walk in the park
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha ya I'm not complaining about the ice cream
But appelsauce is getting a little old
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 6:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
I know what you’re going through, I had surgery to remove mine at age 14.
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 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully they gave you a nice healthy vicoden scrip
By the next day they didn’t bother me as long as I stayed reasonably doped up.
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 29, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How interesting
to see Wells today (again I happened to be there at his Sunday night pre-ASG loss), and see what crap our $45MM pitcher gave us last night.
Jeez, Hendry got lucky with this converted catcher! lol
Terrific ass-whooping.
I hope we can do the same to the Cards this year.
by The E-Man on Jul 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap? He was coming off an injury. Obviously he was wild in the strike
zone last night but I would think you would at least give him a pass for one start.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 29, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1. Ryan's earned it. Just stay off the fence young man!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How has he earned it?
He hasn’t had control for more than 2 starts this whole season.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year my friend.
WAY above expectations. And with all the issues surrounding his baby, he gets slack this year in my book
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah so we should give him a break
because he got in the best shape of his life for a contract year and had an outlier season. Everybody knew he would return to a control issue pitcher that walked too many this season.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is your issue with Dempster or Hendry?
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendry's fault for the deal
But that doesn’t mean I have to like Dempster. Same reason why half this plate curses Soriano’s and Bradley’s names.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cures their NUMBERS.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I'm cursing Dempster's numbers
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's NUM3ERS...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That show
sucks, and so do Dempster’s numbers this season. Last year could have been a fluke.
by tripdenten on Jul 30, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? Everybody knew this?
You sound like an ass.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you expected Dempster to repeat his performance from last season?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean did I expect him to win 18 games? No.
But I also didn’t expect him to break his toe jumping over a railing.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But even healthy he hasn't been close to the same pitcher
and I don’t really think it was reasonable to think he could.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
might have had to do with his daughter
but idk i could be wrong
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derrek Lee didn't let his issues interfere with his play
Listen I feel awful about Dempster’s personal situation, and certainly its unfair to expect him to pitch like a Cy Young winner while he is going through that crap.
Still, and this lies with Jim Hendry more than Dempster, shelling out $56 million for a guy who has been mediocre throughout his career because he had one good season isn’t smart.
How many times do GMs have to see a guy magically do better in his contract season and then fall off after cashing in before they wake up? Now we get to watch Dempster go 3-2 on every batter and walk himself into a jam every inning for the next 3.5 years.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds to me like
Milton Bradley.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you're talking about being reasonable?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that Atkins
Didn’t look good, but I don’t see why he was called up over Caridad, Mathes, or even Ascanio.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caridad and Mathes aren't on the 40-man roster.
Atkins is probably here only for a cuppa coffee.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ascanio?
He looked good when he was up here before, and I never understood why he was sent down in the first place.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ascanio could come back for Samardzija any time.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another question
If someone on the 40 man gets hurt (ie: Patton, Waddell) can you replace them with someone else for the time they’re on the DL?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Ascanio get into Lou's doghouse when he was up?
With all the moves in the bullpen the last few days, I was surprised he wasn’t one of them.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or gaub
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jul 29, 2009 5:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Gaub has only pitched a handful of games at AAA.
I doubt he’s ready.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great win
and great to see Randy Wells not go to the zoo for any batters today. Perfect day of baseball
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great win
riding bike at the gym saw the bottom line post the 6 spot in the first, wonderful.
Need to get the win tomorrow, hopefully Hart can gets us a good 6 innings.
Johnson getting hurt stinks. Hendry will make a move within the next 48 hours for a player or two. I would be surprise if Jimbo doesn’t pull something.
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jul 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You must ride the bike every game from first pitch to last from here on out.
No excuses! Get going!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as I get
Nacho’s and Old Style between innings
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jul 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is your exercise bike in the can? It'll need to be...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROY Question
Is Happ from Phillies a rookie? If so, hands down he deserves it more than Wells. If not, he’s making a really strong point. In fact, had he been on the team since April, we would be saying:
1) He’s the best pitcher on the staff
2) He could be in CY Young running.
by ak123 on Jul 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was until about 3 hours ago
Cliff Lee is on board, along with Cole Hamels
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jul 29, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cole is not Cy Young material this year
And Cliff Lee could be in that debate that CC was in last year. Plus Cliff Lee is not as dominate as he was last year.
by ak123 on Jul 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is just so wrong
Cliff Lee has only had one start (since his first two) that is not a quality start and LH batters only have one HR off him. His stuff is stiff nasty. He just has a crappy bullpen behind him—a bunch of Heilmans can make any Cy Young turn into Cy Old. I believe his ERA (after the first two games) is under 2.90, and that is in the AL. Pretty impressive—not 3 loss stuff, but on any other team, this guy would be in the Cy Young conversation.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies
With addition of Lee and Pedro the Phillies are going to have a rotation decision to make. Even though J.A. has put up crazy numbers this year, I would guess that he goes into the ’pen based on his success there last year.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamels hasn't been his last year self
But Lee is certainly better.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Randy Wells
Would be the best pitcher on the Phillies staff too. Randy Wells could be in the Cy Young running too.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with this
No reason why Happ deserves it over Wells hands down. Wells had a better ERA over his first 12 starts (which is where Happ sits now). He would have had more wins if the Phillies lineup was batting instead of the Cubs.
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or if...
This Cubs offense showed up earlier in the year.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 29, 2009 6:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
it isnt that hard to be the best pitcher for the 09 phillies
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Wells
Is very good too.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might even make comparisons with Randy Wells
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will
But I think he’s slightly better. Wells is awesome though and I can never take that away from him.
by ak123 on Jul 29, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about we let the rest of the season play out
and then give out the awards? :)
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, with the offense
they have you can afford to give up a 5 spot and get the win. They are still the team to beat
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jul 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
F. Sanchez is a Giant.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jul 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
We don’t need him at that price. If they were taking him for Miles, that’d be a different story . . .
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was for Tim Alderson straight up
He’s no better than Cashner.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not that tall.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I didn’t expect him. I wanted him, but didn’t expect him.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine being
a Pirates fan? Really, every freaking year.
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jul 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do the Pirates
have anyone left on their roster with significant major league experience? They’ve traded away their 4 best players.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jul 30, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he hasn't passed the physical yet
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't see anywhere this has been confirmed yet.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to wear my Indians hat today, but decided on the Pirates at last minute
I chuckled to myself as I thought – “yeah, the yellow hat will be easier to see on TV when I catch a homer”. Little did I know…
Here’s the home run ball with ARam’s autograph, along with my ‘scorecard’ for the game. I keep track of lineups and changes on the back of old business cards. After 20+ years in the consulting business, I have lots of old business cards… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Nicey
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's number on Sesame Street is the number TEN!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very cool.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I ask how you got his autograph so quickly?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re-read the recap.
It’s in there.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah okay. Read it wrong the first time.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the Jr Ballhawks (Jeff) ran after ARam as he drove down Waveland
Actually, we both ran after him, but I only made it as far as Murphy’s ;-). I handed the ball off to Jeff and he continued the chase. With all the charter buses and other traffic, Jeff caught up with him a few blocks later. Worked out for the best because I’m guessing the odds are better on a kid getting him to sign than a wheezing, gasping old fart…
I did catch up to his car eventually just to thank him, but he was on the phone. I showed him the ball, pointed to him and pantomimed swinging a bat, then pointed to myself and made like I was catching it. He nodded and laughed.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You cardiologist also thinks the hand off was a good idea.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic. Cool story, thanks for that.
Love to follow you on twitter, can’t figure it out though so I gave up haha.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw you on the game highlights on MLB Network.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you were on tv
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the internet
saw the replay here at work.
Nice catch – may there be many more in the future!
by JFCubFan on Jul 29, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey
can you post a link of the catch
i can’t find it
by gocubs1 on Jul 29, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Dude! I got myself a baseball."
"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.’ "
by Villeslgr on Jul 29, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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.’ "
by Villeslgr on Jul 29, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw that too
It is pretty cool following both of you on twitter. Makes me feel like I am out there in the bleachers at the game. Thanks for the tweets…
by LT on Jul 29, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will pay..
the shipping and handling for that ball/scorecard! Plus whatever you want for the ball. Would love to have it as a collector’s item for my man cave. My email is awestbrook22@yahoo.com!
Go Cubs Go!!!!
by cubsluver22 on Jul 29, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing that this one, ballhawk is keeping.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking about going onto waveland some day
It looks like loads of fun.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bring your glove (or not) and stop on by.
If the wind is blowing in and/or the game is boring, we can look up to the bleachers and tell Al Yellon jokes behind his back… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to here a few on here!
Go Cubs Go!!!!
by cubsluver22 on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations Ken!
That is so 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
by sue369 on Jul 29, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice one Ken!
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 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is so cool Ken.
But how the he’ll do you fit a lineup on a biz card!!!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2009 9:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
It ain't easy, but tell you what - as crazy as Lou is with his lineup logic (or lack thereof)...
…it was ten times worse trying to fit all the changes on a business card when Double-Switch Dusty was managing.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet.
Turn it green, folks.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Cliff Lee to the Phiillies ....
I don’t think it’s that great of a deal. The Phillies give up their 2, 3, 4, and 10 prospects for a pitcher that very well could get rocked at CBP. Sure he had a great year last year, I just don’t think he’s an ace pitcher.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe preseason rankings
but the Phils did not give up the guys they wanted to keep in Drabek, Brown and Taylor. It was Drabek that apparently held up the Halladay deal.
by rlpete on Jul 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one is going to drive Sori haters nuts.
Post game quote.
‘’If you’re hot and hit a leadoff homer, it’s only one run,‘’ he said. ’’But being hot like now … first at-bat, first pitch, I hit a three-run homer.
’’I’m very comfortable. I don’t have pressure to get on base. Just see the ball and hit it. I like to score a lot of runs, but now I can get a lot of RBIs.’’
I’m terrible at the quote box feature, so here’s the link.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290729116
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Me and you can make a Fonzi fan club.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me and you and a dog named Boo...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great....
now that song is in my head….thanks alot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travellin' and livin' off the land...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 29, 2009 6:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in the Fonzi fan club.
Although he doesn’t make it very easy on me sometimes….
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
When he’s hot you wonder how he ever goes cold… and when he’s cold you wonder how he ever hit a ball on a line in his life. LOL
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the microfridge!
Hot – cold – hot – cold – hot – cold
All in one compact package!
by cubbybear on Jul 29, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like menopause to me...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 30, 2009 6:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better late than never
Thanks Sori for finally realizing something everyone but you and Lou knew for years.
"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 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really, only Lou's
He’s the one who draws up the lineup every day. Sori wouldn’t have gone on strike.
by madcow256 on Jul 29, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please find one qoute where Soriano said he had to bat leadoff
He preferred it, so what. This thinking that Soriano dictated anything is BS.
by rlpete on Jul 29, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
thank you.
+1 rec’d. Sheesh.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is probably the most obvious thing I've seen I the last 20 years
that others including Lou and Sori didn’t. What a shame it took so long to get to this point, but at least we are moving forward with a lineup that can actually do some serious damage.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all part of Lou's master plan to just barely win the Central Division title and go into the playoffs on a roll
Doesn’t want to risk winning it too early and having a letdown.
He’s genius, I tell you. Pure genius!!!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lou also invented the vaccine for swine flu
hes a saint
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah winning with a week to play didn't work out so...
Hey Demp why don’t you hop over that fence right there, I dare you.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This quote will also drive the Sori defenders nuts.
Especially the ones who said he’s only comfortable in the leadoff spot, so we should just leave him there, because we won 97 games with Sori batting leadoff.
You all know who you are.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they were all sure of themselves too.
Like the sun sets in the west kind of sure. Goes to show you.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. I bought into that whole notion.
Consider me foolish. It should have been obvious coming from the same guy who put up a stink about moving to the outfield. Then moving from centerfield. Sorry Sori, I love ya, but your instincts are wrong.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is now officially on the Costanza plan.
“Do the opposite.”
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did it all...
…turn out like this for me? I had so much promise. I was personable, I was bright. Oh, maybe not academically speaking, but … I was perceptive. I always know when someone’s uncomfortable at a party. It became very clear to me sitting out there today, that every decision I’ve ever made, in my entire life, has been wrong. My life is the opposite of everything I want it to be. Every instinct I have, in every of life, be it something to wear, something to eat … It’s all been wrong.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just hoping he doesn't
drape himself in velvet.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this will feed the Sori haters
who consistently make up the story that he said he needed to bat leadoff. This in spite of the fact that he always said he would do want Piniella wanted. Lou wanted him there.
by rlpete on Jul 29, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these quotes
Of course Soriano is going to say he likes batting 6th now. He probably has old quotes saying he loved batting leadoff.
When teams are winning players will say that whatever is going on at that point is the greatest thing ever.
by jeff_pico on Jul 29, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand your point
Saying he prefers leadoff is natural. I bet DLee prefers #3 too. There were also people complaining before last season when DeRosa commented that he preferred a single position but would do whatever Piniella wanted. Personal preference isn’t necessarily bad.
I’m not defendng Soriano in terms of his overall game. Yes, he has holes, big holes. He’s also paid way too much. I just don’t like the constant comments about his selfishness and that he cares for his stats more than the team. He has never shown that. It reminds me of the people that said Jacque Jones was lazy and just wanted his paycheck.
by rlpete on Jul 29, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guilty.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Jul 29, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano would have come out of the slump just the same
If he was batting leadoff. Its over now, he’s down the lineup and we are winning.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The numbers
were pretty specific. But like I said. As long as it works. It’s not like I’m going to stop being a fan of Soriano because he’s hitting sixth. :D
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as it works.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rich Hill to the DL for Baltimore
Here’s the link. Whom are we going to get for Hill now?
"I am not a poet, but a poem."--Jacques Lacan
by neonverse1 on Jul 29, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Jones
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bag with one less ball in it...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on
We acted in good faith . The least they can give us is some crab cakes.
"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 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A used infield rake is about all we're gonna get.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 29, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And some "Old Bay" to sprinkle on them...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the crab cakes, not the rakes...
NOTHING makes rakes taste good…
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a bat donut
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmmm. Donuts......
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 29, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A slice of
Felix Pie
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jul 30, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Wells is my hero.
That is all.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You think...
We’ll browse the scrap heap for a right-handed CF’er? Not sure how Fuld fairs against lefties.
Doesn’t matter now, but I wonder if we would’ve gone after Brian Anderson if he didn’t get traded yesterday.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 29, 2009 6:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
We have little enough to trade
so lets work on lefty for the bullpen.
"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 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
David DeJesus?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he's more of a LFer...
…but I heard Moises was at Wrigley for today’s game. Maybe Lou will move Soriano to center and we can go with the all slugger outfield again like we did back in Sammy’s day… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing Moises can still hit, but would rather tend to his stable of race horses at this stage...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 29, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep the pee-free clubhouse.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know he's not RH...
…but give Jimmy Ballgame a call just for old times sakes?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Dome that bad against LHP lifetime?
I am biased as a big Fukudome fan, but hasn’t he been performing well enough in CF and lead-off to be our everyday guy while Reed is out?
by HawaiiCubFan on Jul 29, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like...
The platoon has worked out well for Dome, and he’s been hitting pretty good off lefties. I don’t think they want to expose him again and risk another slump. I’m a Dome fan too though, so I wouldn’t mind seeing if he can handle it.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=fukudko01&year=&t=b#plato
.179 off LHP, thats TERRIBLE
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Jul 30, 2009 2:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...
I meant off righties. They wouldn’t want to expose him again off lefties.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 30, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year....
…he actually hit lefties better than righties. This year he’s been pretty awful, although it’s a pretty small sample size.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 29, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play Milton
in CF and Jake Fox in RF
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jul 30, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
will there be a
cards – dodgers thread tonight?
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be cool. I don't expect the Cards to win three in a row over the Dodgers...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 29, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't expect the Brewers to get their asses kicked by the Nationals.
This did not, however, limit my enjoyment of it in any way.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is the suds nat series a 3 game set or 4 games?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 games.
2 more opportunities to be utterly humiliated.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the nats win the series (sweep or not)
i will not be held accountable for my actions
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers are falling apart quickly...
I am enjoying every loss by the Suds, as i hate them with a passion.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 29, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ned Yost must be sleeping well these days.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't have to listen to Braun run his mouth anymore...
Maybe Braun should learn to actually play defense, and keep his mouth shut.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 29, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would
certainly make the starting pitchers they already have look a whole lot better
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jul 30, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those losses don't count though.
The nats, after all, aren’t a real team. Right?
"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 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alumni news
Eric Patterson is tenth in the pcl in ops.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's up with the big club now....
…since the Holliday trade.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 29, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
color me unimpressed
He seems to be pretty streaky and hasn’t done much in the majors yet.
by jeff_pico on Jul 29, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has there ever been a playoff team with a platoon leadoff?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not going to look it up
But Weaver’s Orioles used platoon everything.
Anyway, to think I was a little worried about facing Mike Hampton today? Why I don’t know.
Tomorrow’s task looks alot easier though facing Ortiz, just have to get something decent from Hart.
Offense is FINALLY hitting. Its great to see. Cubs/Cardinals also sneaking up on the Giants/Rockies for the wild card, my guess is that we won’t have to necessarily win the division to make the playoffs.
by jeff_pico on Jul 29, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok I looked it up
the 83 Orioles did indeed have a leadoff platoon of John Shelby and Al Bumbry.
by jeff_pico on Jul 29, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I thought it would be rare.
I’m not opposed to it as the rest of the lineup is now stabilized. (sans soto)
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weaver gets pissed
Best YouTube melt down ever!
by Employee22 on Jul 29, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really good game
from what I got to see.
I’d like a repeat tomorrow. :-)
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets go dodgers!
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fun game to watch today.
Wells was fantastic and the hitting was great. Hope they save some runs for tomorrow.
Soriano can do whatever he wants when running the bases after he hits a homerum. Nice to see him hitting again.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Jul 29, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers up on Cards
1-0 in the 6th.
"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 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
manny just robbed brendan ryan of a 3 run homer
i have gained a small amount of respect for manny
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching this Cards game
lmao- Manny caught a ball that the announcers thought was a 2 run homer. He then threw it into the stands to start the confusion… Long story short, Dodgers still up 1-0 thanks to an awesome catch by Manny
by LT on Jul 29, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"You know I used to hate Parkman when he was with the A's...
it’s amazing how a new uniform can change your attitude about a guy…He’s still a dick!"
What movie?
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear
he threw a ball at his kid during a father-son game.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got so much nose hair that when
he sneezes it looks like a party favor.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 30, 2009 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two items I think are of most importance from baseball today:.
First, our bench was cleared and performed very, very well. This, I think, is critical to our future success and possible playoff run. Lou has shown quite the penchlant to play the old veterans when it is quite clear they need to be given a blow for a few. Our young guys’ successes provide confidence to Lou that they can get the job done.
Second, Cliff Lee to the Phillies. Lee is good. He’s no CC from last year, hell, I don’t even think he’s an ace (I’ll link to his BR-barely above ERA+ 100 numbers when I’m back at the computer), but he makes the World Champs even better, in a divison that totally sucks this year.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2009 9:45 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
That was the least stressful Cubs game I've ever attended in my entire life
In a luxury suite no less….
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
by SackMan on Jul 29, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You didn't really have to worry today.
The game was essentially over after the first 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 29, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
broxton blows the save
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On a broken bat, 2-strike single
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to colby "i cant grow a mustache" rasmus no less
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but martin guns him down stealing
stop choking dodgers
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, those porno mustaches are . . . not good
Looks like a team full of Jason “Chesty” LaRue
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hard to blame that on Broxton. I agree, the WP was the bigger problem.
that stolen base looked like a bad call…too bad
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't blame Broxton
It was bad luck.
The WP was indeed his own fault.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blown save for Broxton.
Game tied.
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 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God fn damn it
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
by SackMan on Jul 29, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see THEY can hit with RISP
;-)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. LOL.
We were a lowly 2-9 last night BTW. But, we did so much other crap wrong, that I couldn’t harp on it.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
by SackMan on Jul 29, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was at that one.
First one I’ve seen them lose in several outings.
If you look back at it, it’s amazing that they were still in the game through 7.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. All he needed was one out
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what happens when you have to rely on others to do your dirty work
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
I thought the Cubs won today.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
Even though the Cubs are much improved post-ASG, it’s their own fault that they aren’t 6 games up.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are still ahead in the loss column.
Just sayin.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
by Devin B on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap I just Kernshaw on my fantasy tean
8 shut out innings and now no win.
"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 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like the cubs and dodgers have switched roles atm
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they hadn't loaded the bases, Kershaw might have been able to finish the job
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers in the top 9th, that is
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was at 110 pitches and served up a meatball to brendan freaking ryan
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paging Carmen Fanzone . . . .
Hi, Jessica.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 29, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap! It worked!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bat signal coming up!
Ne-ne-ne-ne-ne-ne-ne-ne,
BATMAN!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 30, 2009 6:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did anyone see Furcal's play on Poo-holes in the 9th?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
2 outs nobody on. I hate that damn team
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The end of the White Sox game...
was very amusing. Altough it would be more amusing if that damn red team with those stupid mustaches would stop winning all the time.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did the Sux lose?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
2nd and 3rd, two out. Kotsay hit an absolute missile to the right fielder. Game over!
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
they’ve won two in a row, but they’ve also won three of their last eight. I wouldn’t call that “winning all the time.”
Perspective, please.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 29, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true...
But come on Bruce. Two outs, nobody on. That frustrates the heck out of me. And to top it off, it was a broken bat floater for Pete sake!
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
luddy was on
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it stinks
But the game isn’t over, and the Cubs have won a few games like that this season, too. Relax.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 29, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But the Cardinals have . . . wait for it . . .
DeRosa!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness, it was a little disappointing
Even though the season doesn’t hinge on tonight.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and matt holliday!
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they hocked a Lugo
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well maybe...
It will go 65 innings with the Dodgers winning 2-1 and Manny gets the save.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like
the perfect scenario to me. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 29, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I so can't cheer for the Dodgers...
I’m just cheering against the DeadBirds.
This is such a dilemma for me, sitting in LA, as a true-blue Cub fan who can’t stand Dodger fans.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen brother!
Dodger fans – ‘scuse me, Dodger Stadium attendees – are some of the scummiest around. Brain dead, cheer when they’re told to, zero knowledge of the game and other team, and Hawk-like in their overall obnoxiousness.
by CaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have total venom for Bonds, now treat Manny and his female whore-moans
like the second coming. It is just hard to stomach these clowns
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're not all bad, but you make good points
about the music and the cues as to when to cheer. But the real thing is to stay away from the top deck, the higher the seats means the lower the IQ.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 29, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we keep playing the way we are capable of
the wildcard is a REAL possibility
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why the wild card
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...for the DeadBirds
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
channelling Heilman
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And yes...
I scoreboard watch in July. I do it in April as well.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
left 90 feet away
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In play out(s)
That nanosecond when you see the thing become blue on gameday does a nice job to raise the tension.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I can help.
Watching on EI
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loney singles, Blake to 3rd
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and 3rd
nobody out…
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 29, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Dodgers
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on L.A.
Remember last year, game 3 at St. Louis. Cubs up by one and Wood gets Pujols to pop out with runners on 1st and 2nd? I was so happy that day. Kerry Wood will always be my favorite player!
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blake lines out to Ryan
1 out
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how many times has brendan ryan done that this game
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys get these runners in.
I need to run to the drug store for my wife. true love. :-)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Jul 29, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Martin lines out
still 1st and 3rd…
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 29, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you aren't going to read others posting it already
What makes you think we’re reading yours?
Just kidding. I’m tired.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like Blake and Loney are the only ones who can hit
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Franklin can throw one away
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martin is having a bad night
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh Johnson pitched great today and hit 3 run homer
Why should we care because it means he will NOT face the Cubs in the upcoming series but we do get to face
Ricky Nolesco.
"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 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOO
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly, Kemp
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1
Dodgerss…barely
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, better throw gets him
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In play run(s)
Yeah kemp!
Pujols will be coming up in the 11th though :(
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On a side note...
During the MLB extra innings free preview I had the pleasure of listening to Vin Scully. Boy, he is outstanding!
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how did you get the free preview
i remember last year, comcast showed a whole week of EI for free
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was right after the all-star break
We have Comcast digital cable.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he makes watching dodger games bareable
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inning over
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now just get three outs without allowing a run to cross home
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa, Pujols, Holliday due
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 saviors in the inning?
dodgers are screwed
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll try to lighten the tension...
The best movies of the 80’s
1) Raiders of the Lost Ark
2) Die Hard
3) Ghostbusters
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In the 80's...
There was only one Return and it was not of the King. It was of the Jedi.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terminator
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 29, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wish i could have lived through the 80's
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...
How could I forget Back to the Future? Shame on me.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marty McFly would like a word with you
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the real Transformers movie
Not this Michael Bay garbage
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the batteries are great, too
Who knew a movie spinoff could be so useful
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see Die Hard?
Do you remember that part where Bruce Willis walked across glass? That was cool.
That’s twice in one day that I post a Chris Farley SNL moment.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Empire Strikes Back
kicked off the decade rather nicely as well.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 29, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Empire Strikes Back, my friend...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 30, 2009 6:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa singles
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do not like this
"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 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would you like it on a train?
Would you like it on a plane?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would like it to end
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't want late rally trend?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont have any nails left
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like it in the Cardinals lose column
"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 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's gonna be tough to rhyme
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
said Smeagol - no wait, I think it was Gollum
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols with a 2-1 count
HUGE swing at the 2-0
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
line out third
1 out
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In play out(s)
Please 6-4-3 Holliday.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holliday with 0-1 count
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1 count
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2
just foul down 3B line
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2
will DeRo be in motion?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
foul ball
if he was running, they didn’t say anything
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just one
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another foul
Not running
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
single to left
1st and 3rd
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You realize how pathetic we are ?
Pitch by pitch of a Cardinals game in July ?
Oh what the hell. GO DODGERS.
"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 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hell, this goes on in April
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are pathetic
But who cares?
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
but… its baseball and we’re all apparently bored.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interested.
We’re INTERESTED.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
you can go for interested… i am bored.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramon isn't fooling anyone
Soon we’ll just all be sleeping.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
works for me
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that how Nomar got his name?
IIRC, his dad was named Roman and Nomar was a riff on that.
by ChipSet on Jul 29, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE SAVIORS ARE GETTING IT DONE, AM I RIGHT
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they're all used up, though
luddy can ground into 2
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no derosa will steal home
its in his holy blood
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can the Dodgers ever put them away?
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not again
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick singles
Tie game, 1st and 2nd
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is this on MLB TV you're all watching it?
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching on Extra Innings (cable)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God
will the cardinals NEVER go away!?!
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure they will. They are migratory birds, aren't they?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
but they definitely do more in Oct than we have in … a generation or so.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they never let us hear the end of it
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn hibernation
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the end, it will be the Cubs who will have to teach them good manners
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB trade rumors says Dodgers going hard for Sherrill
Too late to help them tonight.
"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 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shoot, I think I'm gonna say the heck with my budget and subscribe
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Tied again.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Torre
Must have NO confidence in anyone else in the bullpen, batting Troncoso
by jeff_pico on Jul 29, 2009 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He pulled the
same move against the Cubs this year too…
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 29, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can't put this lineup away
They should have walked the bases loaded.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES
of them tying the game against broxton AND tronosxo. unbelievable
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not a good time for the dodgers to come back down to earth
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice visual on ESPN today shows all the ex-Pirate players
they’ve traded away who’ve lived long and prospered elsewhere .. from McLouth to ARam .. honestly, is there a franchise in Pittsburgh??
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure there is
Discount shopping for all the other franchises.
With a beautiful ball park.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rasmus up
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-2 count
Kuo on mound
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my friends (a Dodgers fan) went to St. Louis for this series
I have to tell him that he’s bad luck.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fauxstache k's
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ethier!
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Inning over
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yah der, eh! Molina almost blooped one in
But Eithier dove and caught it
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear if Yadier throws the bat and claps his hands agains
I’ll lose my mind.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont worry, ted lillys here!
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was one of the proudest moments I have ever had as a Cubs fan
it puts a big lump in my throat remembering how completely owned Molina was.
Lord, I love baseball.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it WAS a cool moment
bad it made me miss football. lol
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And running up the damn score?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(referring to the Tiller comment someone else made)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Molina was so shook up by it
that was unbelievable
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the one game I got to attend last year
and I about lost my mind. He was out but I couldn’t stop proudly proclaiming, “That’s our [i]pitcher[/i]!” Plus, during that same game, Fonzie threw a frozen rope to tag out Pujols I believe. Fun game.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you actually shout "italic ASCII code!"?
;-)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 30, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And my walking Ludwick strategy to load the bases would have won the game
Nice going, Torre.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Torre will get the message and walk Ludwick next time
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Ted Lilly...
When you need him?
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to pull up gameday
second hand pxp isn’t enough!
now i’m interested, ugh!
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that as a compliment ;-)
How was today, btw?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was good
Went up and visited the hospital, brought him some tuna cassaroel. :-) He’s moving to the rehab center tomorrow.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent
I’ll bet the visits meant a lot
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was happy
and he’s looking good. :-)
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cards mustaches look like knock offs
Joe tiller in his finest days
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
the cards dodgers game
just went into the 12th inning
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no kiddin'?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Furcal to start the 12th
We may need an overflow
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fly out to CF
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling
Solo shot for the womens fertility drug user
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
hope
yer right i called soriano’s grand slam, even though i was just jokin
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well.....
@ least of hte cards win the cubs will be tied for the wild card
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers need to clone Ludwick and put him in their lineup
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
husdon
is up
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hudson up
0-2
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
0-3
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny up
1-0
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ground rule double
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now
eithier will homer, i hope
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-1
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Henley Ramierz
just made the play Riot tried to make today… on target throws from a SS! Want!
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot made a good one last night, though
Solid throw and all
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
erm...who was running down the line though?
by northernsails on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, he's fast for a catcher ...?
Actually, that had nothing to do with the throw. It was good.
And I"m no Riot apologist.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just poking at the Riot
He’s still my guy.
by northernsails on Jul 29, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blind squirrel and all that
Theriot has gotten much better… but I still don’t like him.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a big fan, either
and no blind jokes! that’s insensitive! ;-)
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't make me trip you with my cane
lol
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
get off my lawn!
wait, what?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i trip people
who piss me off.
usually on the bus. although i did it a few times while at the Taste of Chicago last year.
Sometimes the white cane is awesome.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you were serious?
cool.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am occassionally serious!
don’t act so shocked!
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about appalled?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
psst - sarcasm
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please
the first time I suspect you AREN’T sarcastic will be the first.
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what!?!?!?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am offended. Offended, I say!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to cry?
Should I find some tissue?
by Allie on Jul 29, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets trade miles heilman and hoff for hanram
good trade i think
GETITDONE JIMBO
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by u saying that
al is gunna have a cow idk why he cant stand all the GETITDUNJIM stuff
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you said tit
HAHAHAHA
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 29, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody tell L.A.
They’re playing the Cubs in the playoffs. In that case, Manny will hit a homer to left on a ball two feet outside.
by cubfanwill on Jul 29, 2009 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jeez
my computer is slow
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not necessarily
I am watching on tv
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DREAD POWER
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IBB to Eithier
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
here we go casey, here we go, clap clap
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmm...breadsticks
Olive garden commercial stuck in my head
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
if you MUST eat at an Italian "chain" .. go to Macaroni Grill
infinitely better
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 29, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a fan of the restaurant
Just hate the commercial with the kid who looks like he has a dead racoon on his head. Lol
by ndcubs on Jul 29, 2009 10:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Blake with 1-1 count
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-2
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny out at home on 1B to RF
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jul 29, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
darn manny
he got greedy
Nutdrinkingamp12
Live Long and Prosper
by nutdrinkingamp12 on Jul 29, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, 2 out. make them make the play
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson