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Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Brewers, Friday 7/3, 1:20 CT

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Winning thread time!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go LBR!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(sound of) crickets...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap. LBR K's...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody really feel like posting a Jump?

‘Cuz I don’t…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha....

Ugly in there…

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoff K

End 7, 1-1

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nerts...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank goodness. I thought I was Ferris Beuller for a minute...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah

Just had to wade all the way here…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That last thread

was driving me crazy.

by sue369 on Jul 3, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's still going

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's ok...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yet you choose to continue...

reading the conversations that have been going on for 10 minutes, don’t involve you at all, and aren’t baseball related. Pretty weird.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no kidding

driving all of us crazy.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

Steve McMichael: "I'm going to have to have a talk with that umpire down there." Angel Hernadez then ejected McMichael. 08/07/2001

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 3, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heilman in to pitch for the Cubs

McGehee, Cameron, and Hart due up

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heilman in to pitch

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Heilman drives me as crazy as Marmol lately

Lots of pitches, walks, etc.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep both of them

make things interesting.

by sue369 on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McGehee 6-3

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

McGehee grounds out to Riot

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, let's go 3 up and 3 down and win it in the bottom of the 8th...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take that

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, my MLB.com is about 45 seconds behind live...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't know just hope they

don’t come in here with it

by sue369 on Jul 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh the humanity...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dunno. case of the crankies?

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano, mostly

MB, and Drew in 2nd and 3rd…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NM

DisCUBobulated just posted a jump

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is no longer on my Christmas list

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch strike 3 Heilman

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great pitches

by Heilman. Looks better today.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whatever works...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hellman doin' work

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

by shake n bake on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron K

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heilman

is dealing.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Heilman just needs to work more?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he has his moments

he does have pretty nice stuff. He just gets behind too often and nibbles.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 3, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The nibbling is what gets him in trouble, methinks

Consensus seems to be that he should attack the zone more.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More like, Heliaman needs to go after the hitter more

And stop nibbling on the corners of the K zone.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 3, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i couldn't stand the strain of not watching

called my mom in Chicago who’s watching the Cubs .. she said it’s been 0-0 … and now that it’s 1-1 I want so bad to watch this game I could bite the head off of an encased meat.

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 3, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

encased meat? Yuck.

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

aren't

Brats encased meat?

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you buy mlb.tv

for one day anymore? I haven’t noticed that option so probably not.

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think that was promotional

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 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when they first came out with it

the first year you could buy individual games for like $2.99. The quality wasn’t so good then either.

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-2

on Hart

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOOGY in the pen

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

UGH WHAT???

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 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't he used to be a starter?

What a shame to use him for only 1/3 of an inning…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dont want to overwork him :P

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can pitch a complete game

Over 27 days

July: New month, new team

by chitownhawkeye on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bounces

back to the mound. Heilman with the 1-2-3 inning. ON to the bottom of the 8th!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We DID go 1-2-3. I'm psychic!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

Hell of a job by Heilman today!

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keg takes care of the 8th

1-2-3

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heilman...Fully krausened...Keg

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I utterly missed that

TIMMY!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TIMMY!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey tim!

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi Allie

you’re lucky you missed most of the thread today

by Emelie on Jul 3, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugly?

i can’t even imagine the trolls while suppan shut us down

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i been avoiding them

for health purposes, so i cannot say. i just stopped in during this thread to say hi to some extended family

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 3, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hellow everyone!

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 3, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good inning Heilman!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 up

3 down.

Score here and face 8-9-1 in the ninth to win it.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Happening!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey goat...

Say hi to your mother for me.

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 3, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice Job

Heilman 1-2-3 inning

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's score some Cubs runs!

Any ol’ number of runs will do. Preferably three or four runs, Cubs.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK Aaron....got out

of that one. Now please score some runs.

by sue369 on Jul 3, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do they wear red caps on july 3

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's all weekend

All over MLB

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

theyre true patriots

red hat blue shirt white pants

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heilaman can be an effective setup man

He just needs to start trusting his ability. He has sharp movement on his pitches and if he learns to go after the hitter he will easily become a reliable setup man.

by Geo4MVP on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am actually starting to have some confidence in heilman

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."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think we're very close to having a good top to bottom pitching staff..

One more lock-down late-inning guy would be good. But who knows… Marshall, Guzman, Gregg, Marmol, Heilman, (insert someone else from iowa/trade) – I can live with that.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 3, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a good outing from Heilman

Good to see.

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

He hasn’t had many good ones

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about?

He’s had plenty of good outings.

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 3, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2.70 ERA over the past 14 days, with 2 runs scored in 6.2 innings. 6 walks, tho. Still, not bad.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its the walks i remember

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he had

some bad outings earlier. However, he’s done quite well in the past two weeks.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is not

good with following innings, believe me.

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villanueva in

to pitch for Suppan. Let’s capitalize here.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LIKE THIS?

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beat me to it

:P

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHUT UP ERIC!

STOP YELLING!

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cy young suppan out

villanueva in

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fake-out with Soup taking the mound

Villanueva in

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It would be nice to see some production from the top of the order...

Maybe Sori-Riot-Lee-Bradley can put something together this inning?

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now We Take Over ! I hope ..

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 3, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs

Do they qualify for a government bailout for their bad investment in Soriano? Seems logical to me!

by muffman on Jul 3, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Enough.

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wonder if they'll have to renovate Wrigleyville as part of a federal loan program

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 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why on earth would they pitch him there?

That’s how balls end up in the bleachers…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob says

the wind is blowing in from Right so you will see some outside pitches

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anybody remember when

Soriano hit the go ahead homer in the top of the ninth against Villanueva earlier this year……those were the days.

"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King

by hackerar on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was Mother's Day weekend!

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

long fly out to right. One out.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He might need another day of rest...

but that’s it, have to get him back in the line-up to try to get him hitting. He really needs a lighter bat.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’d be very happy to see him pick up a lighter bat.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to see him make an adjustment

starting with a different bat would be a start

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree on the rest

I think he needs a few days off, but Fuld is not going to be his permanent replacement.

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Fonzie, thanks for giving it a shot today....

Ugh.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(retching sounds off stage)

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 3, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fonzie....not looking very good.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riot

lines a single to left. Lee to the plate. One on, one out.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get him out of the lineup

He is literally the worst hitter on this team, pitchers included.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 3, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hyperbole...

at its finest.

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

unfortunately

today he might have been the worst hitter in the lineup.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's not very bright IMHO, and someone needs to tell him about heavy/light bats

and pitch selection. He’s not that young and talented anymore.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riot with the POWER

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umm...yeah...

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, here we go....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go D .. keep that hot hand going baby!

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 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Drew

that was not a long fly out to right. Stop peddling Soriano. It was not even on the warning track.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beltway

whatever. lol

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude, do

you ever use the reply feature? It really is useful.

by sue369 on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need

This one’s in the basket

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NM - you called it

Bad throw from Kendall, if you can imagine…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huge fan of Fonz...

but I think it might time to do something… he looks awful.

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clearly he is injured.

He should have been on the 15 day DL earlier on. This is why I am pissed at Lou (for playing Fonz and benching Fuld).

by Geo4MVP on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bench him til Fuld goes cold

Steal his bats, have a bon fire and make him buy new ones… hopefully he gets ones that don’t weigh more than he does this time.

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With the all star break coming up

and Fuld having a hot hand I hope Lou gives Sori some more rest and hopefully he will get hot again after the ASB. Unless he gets voted in then I don’t know what to do about that.

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riot

steals a base!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Horsepoop!

Really? Wow…Didn’t overshoot it or anything, huh?

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hoo boy

That was living dangerously Theriot….

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's happening!?!?!

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on D ..

CONNECT!

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 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee

strikes out. Two outs. Bradley to the plate. Cmon, now, Milton.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"If you can send the runner from my hand..."

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ 100 BCB points

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 3, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

buster bradley to the plate

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit, Lee.

Now it’s up to the other terrible outfielder

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i predict at MB walk

to get to Dome. Not IBB, but no good pitches

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

someone get me a tums

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 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, Milton, time to shine baby

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man I hope so

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 3, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

man I hope so

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 3, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's your chance, Bradley

They may walk him

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

strike one

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Buncha horses

In this freaking STALL!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game is gonna get him in here...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on milton, let that bat talk

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 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-2

on Bradley

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap swing

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes the K

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I find your lack of faith...disturbing

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's a serious

lack of strike three in that at bat.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mmmmm

Row is goooood…

"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 preachermancubsfan on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta hate that iPhone penchant for eating the first letter, huh?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oops...yea

Lol…

"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 preachermancubsfan on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

inside

1-2

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so much for the walk

i gave him too much credit.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fail

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what are your interest rates?

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i cant stand the eerie silence

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 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-2

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ball three

yow. 3-2, Riot at 2nd, Dome on deck.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

go milt go milt go milt

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 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good patience from Bradley

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

by shake n bake on Jul 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ball four!

there’s the walk. Two on, Dome to the plate.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto PH for Dome?

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey

he walked after all. i’ll revert to my initial prediction

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Macha out

to make the double-switch. Pitching change!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not so sure

Usually you try not to use your backup catcher.

by aldimond on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good work milty!

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 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to work back and draw the walk Game...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stetter coming in?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon new guy!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's done ok in Wrigley in the past

Just in a different uniform

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad we got Dome hitting here

they’re bringing in a lefty. now what??

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

probably soto or baker

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baker?

Huh. I don’t know what to think about that.

Good Luck, Jeff!

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring in Baker!

Dusty Baker

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no toothpicks in the clubhouse

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No pressure there Jeff Baker....

None at all…

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sam Fuld

Can he catch?

by muffman on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he can catch on grass or in ivy

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox can

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is he more like DeRo

Or Lilly?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Both.

With a little bit of Robodome and “man on fire” Bobby Scales thrown in for good measure.

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's the Baby Jesus

had the Baby Jesus been born to a nice Jewish Couple in New Hampshire, and sent the Baby Jesus to an exclusive prep school and college.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stetter in to pitch

Baker hitting. Geruit in the OF. Two on, two outs.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK. Internet hiccough. Where are we folks?

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man wotta debut

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 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on baker

give me a good first impression as a cubbie

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know a walk is not bad

But we are paying bradley to drive that run in…….hey milton remember that 2 letter acronym……..you know the one that helps us win games……….oh what was that called again…….that’s right R.B.I.!!!!!!!!

"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King

by hackerar on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

* 3 letter acronym

"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King

by hackerar on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villanueva was all over the place

According to Gameday, at least, he didn’t throw anything hittable.

by aldimond on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

he should swing at bad pitches? That won’t lead to RBIs either.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not watching on tv

you’ll have to excuse me for assuming he just didn’t get it done, considering the track record thus far

"If you're scared, go buy a dog" - Stacey King

by hackerar on Jul 3, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

First two pitches looked hittable

the last 4 were straight junk

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

by shake n bake on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baker

fouls one off. 1-1.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

Well, he tried.

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Took the bat off his shoulder, anyway

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bounced past the mound

Counsell takes it and makes the play. Three outs. FREE BASEBALL!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whups.

:D Well, it’s on the radio, so it’s free anyway. :P

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's the 9th

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

christ

why no Soto there. Don’t get it

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Idiot Lou

Why not go with Soto there?

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who would you have trotted out?

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 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto or Fuld, two players both swinging a hot bat

unless they’ve used Fuld, I had to work a little in the middle innings….

by VolPowers on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuld hits lefty

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto is still available.

Fuld went in at CF at some point.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Why was Soto not going there? I don’t understand it.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it wasn't...

If you go with Soto there, then you have spent your back-up catcher in a potential extra inning game. Baker was the right call. Now they still have Soto for later.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't think like that when you're the home team.

Basehit, run scores, 3 outs away from a win.

It was a bad decision.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it wasn't.

It’s common practice. It’s smart baseball.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay...

Well then by that logic, Soto should never get into this game, making your “Now they still have Soto for later” statement contradictory.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

you simply use him as your last PH.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon...

It’s risk reward, it’s percentages. You take down Dome & Hill, just on the off chance that you might get one frickin’ run, then you have no back-up catcher should Hill get injured, and you are forced to use someone who isn’t a catcher behind the dish.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know that...

And it’s a risk I’d be willing to take.

Your signature line doesn’t go along with your mentality on this one…

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then leave Soto in to catch and let him PH

and then sub in pitcher for pitcher

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's about a 1/4 chance Soto gets a hit, and about a 2/5 chance he gets on base.

I know the odds of needing a backup catcher are pretty slim, but if you need one you need one. I wouldn’t want to see Jake Fox or Carlos Marmol in that situation.

by aldimond on Jul 3, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's posts like these...

that keep me coming back.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're leaving?!

Don’t tease me…

And if you’re gone, who’s gonna make up for the loss? You know, quality posts like “yep” or “I agree” or “drew is right”.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point.

I was all for Soto going in, but I see what you are saying here.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanted him in too

but see it was the right thing to do.

by sue369 on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i basta !

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 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just for you

Copy and paste all you like: ¡

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks man .. i'm too lazy to set the keyboard up for 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 3, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That suits me fine...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

any kind of Cubs victory would suit me just swell

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 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to fear cubs fans!

Lou has a lot of talent left on the bench!!

by muffman on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He must have forseen

the extra innings… brilliant!

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and on the DL!

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

atta boy Lou

save Soto for the 13th inning, an inning that is only necessary because you PH a guy that hasn’t hit in a game in over 2 months

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but Lou's only being consistent

remember how he planned pitching in the MLDS 2007?

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 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would have liked

to see Soto there but it was best not to use him then.

by sue369 on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

9 full innings (or more) today...

shut ’em down, boyz!

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO w/ RISP?

Looks like Baker will fit right in

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Jul 3, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, come on...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

one at bat

and these fans are DONE with him.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

our savior sam fuld is in

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FULD IN!

Cubs win chances just shot up 1000%.

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the pitcher was a lefty

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me, or is the righty-lefty thing over rated?

It makses sense against some dominant pitchers (ie, the Big Eunick) but not as an absolute.

by West Coast Diehard on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure

but if you have a choice of RH ph or LH against a lefty pitcher… you’re gonna go righty, right? pick the best option

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Lou's not worried about winning right now..

I mean that. Why, is another question subject to interpretation.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 3, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardy

pops out to deep left field. Soriano makes the catch on the warning track.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

drew usually goes by P&R

give him a break for going verbatim

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you missed it, Allie

I took flak for “pimping” Soriano for calling one of his fly-outs “deep”.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Long out, Fonzie with the hop...1 down

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geruit

to the plate. Takes high, 1-0.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was pretty close.

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too high

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuld is the man

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 3, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i like the pictures

they’re fun

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by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the pictures rock

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 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fly ball to left center

Fuld makes the catch. AND THERE ARE ANGELS AND HOSANAS!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Saint Fuld with the catch, 2 down

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 down

wow, this has been a battle.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Immaculate One

Makes a catch!

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gregg

reppin CORVALLIS.

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oregon?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did we do to deserve this?

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you

kidding me MB

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhhhh why bradley

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ut oh

I am going to hide now….

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

And needing to get the 4th out in the inning again

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How many times has that happened to KG this year?

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by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley

loses Kendall’s fly out in the sun, and gets hit with the ball. Kendall to second. Ball hit him in the arm.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damned near did

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy, MB makes it harder and harder to defend him...

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King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's nothing to defend

He’s absolutely worthless…….

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

think you can make that catch?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shoulda been

FO7 FO8 FO9

But…

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you lose a ball, and then get hit by it in the arm?

More fun with MB in right.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he had shades on too

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The sun...

"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 preachermancubsfan on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you.

Thought it would have been a missed catch error.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, he doesn't get crucified for this

if he gets an occasional hit with men on base.

by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

roger

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 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh man

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 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and it's counsell. i hate this guy.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what's left to say

its not even worth getting angry at him. Gregg i believe in his last inning gave up all decently hit fly balls. That is of equal concern

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as an FYI...

what do the UZR stats do with a play like that?

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Poop on it

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know why you are being nasty to me.

I just figured that those who love stats like UZR would know how something like that are scored. As one who always brings plays like this up as a reason why I have my doubts about UZR, I was TRYING TO LEARN. See, that is what people with open minds do—they try to learn when the opportunity presents itself.

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was being sarcastic

And nasty to Bradley more than you. IANASM.

Sorry if you took it the wrong way.

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure it just counts like a run-of-the-mill fly ball right at him that he didn't catch.

That is, to UZR I think it will look exactly like if he Brant-Browned it.

by aldimond on Jul 3, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not run of the mill.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not run of the mill.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you could say that again!

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sam Fuld

would have caught it in the sun

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The sun wouldn't have even bothered him

because he would have done it blindfolded.

by Craig in South Bend on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

While

sitting down

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it illegal to catch a ball with your hat?

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe it is

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly

would have caught it in his teeth

by Southside Steve on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no Ted would have Jediied it into his throwing hand

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 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not impressive enough

Catch it in his teeth, spit it to the plate on the fly

by Southside Steve on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually i'd like to see him go up the ladder.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need a strike.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get down get down get down get down

GET down get down get down get down

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MILTON!

man, I was sitting in the UPPER DECK two years ago and caught a Kendall foul ball !!!!
ARRRRRRRGH!

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 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You were closer to it

Obviously

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but the point was .. I CAUGHT 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 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sitting in the upper deck

you weren’t facing the sun. RF at Wrigley is one of the hardest to play for that reason.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gregg

hits Counsell. Braun to the plate, two on, two outs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HBP

ffs

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit!!!!!!

that is terrible.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another brainless HBP!!!

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is the man on 1st or not?

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

language, please.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap

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

by lexmarklover on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad call by the ump

that ball missed him

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

unreal

Counsell WANTS to get HBP.

by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

now braun.

my god.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ron's throwing a blood clot...

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by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually

It didn’t hit him.

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's our Gregg walk

Now he can K googly-eyes

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

Another phantom HBP to the Brewers!

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that is a killer.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Home Plate Umpire FAIL!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

true, but I'd love to see him in the OF for the Cubs today

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I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Jul 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except that double that he completely flailed at

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phantom HBP

Get your eyes checked ump!

by JFCubFan on Jul 3, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the eyes of Braun

sounds like a Night Gallery episode

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 3, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

looked to me like it grazed him.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

will our hearts go on?

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 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's get an out please.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it weird that I think the red hat looks good on Lou

Maybe just used to seeing that Cincy cap on him…

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are they the memorial day hats again?

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by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Stupid, stupid MLB

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I seem to recall

being able to celebrate the 4th adequately with a regular hat. :D

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah

I loved the dark navy ones last year..

i hope they don’t do white ones next year… ugh.

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pop fly to short

Riot makes the catch! Three outs! On to the bottom of the NINTH.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whew!

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woo

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whew.

nice work by gregg there.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PHEWWWWWWWWWWWW

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 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

Now let’s win this game!!!!

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jake Fox walkoff HR

You heard it here first!

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Drew, thanks for being the voice of sanity here ..

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I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

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by cubnational on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

heh

I’m not the only one. I feel good about this ninth inning.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Riot. Nice job KG!

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by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come back Gameboard

All is forgiven…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OUT OF IT......

Let’s walk off this mofo!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who's up in the bot 9?

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by Allie on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

our hero

i believe

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

by shake n bake on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sam Fuld

all three times

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

he’s just THAT fast.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am

finally agreeing with you

by ccav23 on Jul 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gregg
fox
LBR

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fox, Fonty, Hill

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling that

this thread is about to turn into the happy happy joy joy thread. Let’s get a run and go to the house!!

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's time we TAKE OVER

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 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it would be nice if bradley could get a shot to drive in the winning run.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not sure his Karma is that good right now...

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by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know...

when I think about it, I’m really surprised that Milton hasn’t gotten into any shouting matches with the RF bleacher crowd yet.

by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And he did...

just foul

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he did

only it was foul

remarkable call….

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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bam Bam

to the plate. 0-1 from Stetter.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just win, baby!

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

loud foul

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2 on Fox

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Little ahead of that one, Jake

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

do it, do it

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by DC Cubbie on Jul 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

grounder wide of third

McGeehee makes the throw, one out. Fonty to the plate.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who will be pitching in the 10th?

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nobody.

Cubs are gonna win it here.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope so!

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot looking into the dugout

“You want me to hit, seriously?”

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He got a hit!

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like to see fonty knife one down the left field line.

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by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was pretty close

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice call

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about and LBR HR?

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by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonty

lines a hit to left for a single. Oppo!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Works for me!

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King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

niiiice...

need to close it out here

by 12to23to17 on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall

since Prince is leading off??

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by blueballs on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

koyie hill still in…

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet...LBR.

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

by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

file that AB n the memory bank

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by LAcarl519 on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's try the old hit and run.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill in to hit

now, HERE I might pinch hit with Soto.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take Hill down!

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Scratch that

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why Koyie Hill?

We need Geo right here!

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Theriot and Miles

"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)

"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fonty seems to be breaking out of his slump

Keep him at 2B, maybe?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wooo

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice.

bring them home.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sam Fuld

enough said

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Koye!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill

lines a base hit to left! Two on, one out. AND THE CHOSEN ONE COMES TO THE PLATE! THE FULDINO! THE FULDINATOR!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just out of curiosity

What would you do if Fuld got a double here?

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Personally...

I’d poop a little

Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...

by PacificCub on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

be happy

because we won the game! But I still won’t think that Fuld should replace Soriano permanently.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think anyone

was advocating for it to be a permanent thing… but a DL stint for Sori – when there’s obviously something wrong, would be nice.

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Sori

needs rest. But he can’t start hitting again without playing.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Sori doesn’t need to go on the DL, he needs to get some at bats and break out of it

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 3, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like all those at-bats

He’s had over the last three months? Those ones?

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because the continuous at-bats

That he’s been getting, in which he hasn’t hit, because there is something wrong with him (knees) he’s just going to magically start hitting by continuing to play?

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if that's what the problem is

then he should be on the DL. I have to believe that Lou is not subservient to his players, and therefore sat Sori to give him some rest, and then put him back out there to start hitting again.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think subservience has anything to do with it

But I CAN see it being the case, given what we know about Sori, for him to lie and say that he’s fine, that his knees aren’t that bad, because he wants to play everyday and feels responsible for the offense with Rami out. Unless a guy is physically unable to walk, it’s hard for trainers / managers to know how bad pain is if the player won’t tell them.

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou's been a manager for a long time.

I have to believe he sees through that.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't be surprised

if the benching for two days had to do with it, but ultimately, Lou might WANT Sori to be healthier than he is, because if he is healthy, his bat is very useful

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well,

maybe that’s true too. I think that if we win today, he sits tomorrow.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just want him on the DL

because I really do think he’s hurt and I think that might help him. Imagine going up there for every at-bat with your knees aching in the back of your head… how are you supposed to concentrate on the strike zone?

by hmlee on Jul 3, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's extreme, I hope no one is serious about that

I do think if a guy is on a tear, OF who are struggling might need to sit a game

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 3, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess who is up

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

end it sam.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FULD is the man

Do it here, kid.

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just turned the game on...

…good luck? Let’s hope!

Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...

by PacificCub on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The savior up with 2 on 1 out

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ISWYDT

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

our lord and savior second only to saint derosa

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Score one run!

Just win, baby!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sam I am!

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Fuld does it here

they may have to start renovating Wrigley early…

by LT on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sam-my! Sam-my! Sam-my!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 3, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

soriano is crying right now

“why won’t they cheer for me”

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ron: "They LOVE him!"

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO!

Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...

by PacificCub on Jul 3, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tough matchup

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 3, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hail Fuld

fulla grace
please get a hit and get on base.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

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 3, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunt!

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

by Itchy on Jul 3, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why bunt?

When you have FULD POWER

by Urbanfury on Jul 3, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up