First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Friday 7/3, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 3, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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First!
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Let's rough up Soup in the 1st
"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
GO CUBS GO
Len and Bob on EI…thank goodness
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 3, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
I shall gladly celebrate a victory over the Brewers
by drinking a cold, fresh beer, made in Milwaukee
Is fresh beer
Any better than fresh wine?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Meh
For the red caps.
"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
Those red caps looks like crap
…especially with the softball uni’s today.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Almost cincinatti reds-ish
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Who's all 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
Here!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 3, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
hi ho
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 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm here!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Massive .237 BA
.330 OBP
"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
YO!
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Bouncer to short
one out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Interesting tidbits from pregrame interviews of Fox and Piniella
Piniella – impressed with Fuld but still thinks Soriano can carry to offense if he hits. Looking forward to getting Reed and Aram back, but no word of how gets sent.
Fox – As usual said all the right things about “still working on his swing”, the bad season so far is good for th team because it builds character, we’re having fun now because winning’s fun.. but the most interesting:
He said that Dempster is the team leader and his speech really fired up the team yesterday – and kept them all really loose througout the game. I think Dempster’s daughter returning from the hospital may end up being very important to this team.
I heard part of Fox's interview
he uses a 33" bat that weighs 34 ounces! They call it the BAM BAM club. I think we have a nickname! BAM BAM indeed!
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 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of dempster's daughter
My friend is the Wednesday night nurse for her – she stays with them overnight to keep an eye on things.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 3, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad they've got some good help..
Having a sick baby ranks way up there on the stressometer – i know from personal experience.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 3, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Good help indeed
Her regular job is as a full-time nurse at children’s. She works for the Dempsters on her night off.
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 3, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bouncer to Fonty
two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Counsell no longer looks like a moron at the plate
No wonder I didn’t recognize him.
"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
Hopefully
We’ll keep seeing good glovework
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Somewhat narrow strike zone
Cubs need to recognize that
How about the outside corner?
Typically, when an ump lines up over the inside corner, there’s a bit of leeway on outside calls.
"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
o.O
"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
the eyes...
they stares at us, my precious, my love…
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 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Grounded to Lee
shovels to Z. 3-1, out.
1-2-3 inning!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Couldnt ask for a better start from Z
love to see that.
1-2-3 for Z.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
Good pitch there to Braun. Really jammed him.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
14 pitches
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
4-3
"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
Is Soriano back in the lineup or is Fuld starting again?
"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 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano hitting leadoff again.
Fuld is on the bench.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't wait
Going to see Aram and Reed in Peoria Sunday. GO CHIEFS!!
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
And cheap.
$10 tickets
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Here we go
Sori to the plate. Inside for a ball.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
2-0.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Weird, 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
Riding the pine for a few days
i’m sure he’ll be patient for the first at bat, hope it lasts
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Glad he didn't come out pressing
"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 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
2-1.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
2-2
Bounced one to third, foul.
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Just foul.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions
Grounded to short
Hardy makes the plate to first. One out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
dang.
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
yes, and of course
Sam Fuld would have hit that one to the lake. o.0
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 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
It would have been
A three-run HR
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
oh, of course not.
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 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd TWSS this
But I like Theriot batting 8th
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I can look up the splits from last year
But IIRC, he got on base more down there with less pressure.
"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
Interesting. Is there a way to see from which spot he scored more?
I’m just wondering if the OBP or the run generation is more telling.
Theriot 2008 Splits
Batting—-AB—-AVG—-OBP—-SLG
#1—-68—.368—-.419—-.412
#2—-427—-.290—-.373—-.351
#8—-55—-.345—-.446—-.364
Let me see if I can find RS by position…
"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
Nothing on baseball-reference.com :(
Here’s their splits for 2008 by batting order position.
"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
Maybe a slightly better approach
from Soriano. Not making good contact on hittable pitches.
Len said the red caps
Were ‘special’. No disagreement.
"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
That
was not a strike.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions
Riot
grounds out to short. Two outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Lou clearly is gambling that a few struggling hitters
can gain confidence back by tearing up the struggling Suppan.
Here we go
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Lee
Ks
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
0-0 after 1.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
Derrek is not immune from that pitch if is located decently
Most hitters arent. Soriano takes it to a new level because he goes way beyond six inches and will swing at the ball in the dirt.
Tone really get's set by the leadoff spot..
We need long at bats there – working the pitcher.. Not routine GO’s. If Soriano insists on hitting leadoff, he has to take that approach to the plate. And Lou should held him to that.
I agree
but wasnt a terrible ab by soriano. Cant get a hit every time from the leadoff spot despite Fuld’s efforts.
Fielder
bounces to Fontenot. One out.
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Z looking good, so far.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions
McGeehee
flies out to Bradley near the track. Two outs. Wind is blowing in.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Bradley's got it. 2 down.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions
click the tree button in the comment box
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Use the tree symbol in the comment box (next to link)
and put the URL of the pic
"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 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Can it just be a google image shot..
Or does it have to go straight through photobucket or something/
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 3, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I use google pics all the time
just make sure you click on the pic so that it opens it up by itself and copy that URL
"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 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
GIS works
You can also put exclamation marks around the URL in the big box.
"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
Koyie Hill
is not a great receiving catcher. Great work by Z!!!
L&B were saying last night
That Counsell is the only guy in the lineup that has any plate discipline at all.
"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
Fly bal into left
Dome makes the catch. Three outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Great inning there!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions
Whoever's seeing Aram and Reed in the minors
should take and post pics! please!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Milton
lines it towards right, but right at counsell. One out. 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.
God some Cubs fans are braindead.
I’m not arguing for or against booing here… but you boo the guy after hitting a hard liner, but right at someone? So freaking stupid.
3-1 to Kosuke.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Nice work :)
"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
Dome walks
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Walk for Fukudome.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
1 on, 1 out.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
pics during game threads tend to slow things down in here...
just so ya know….
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
anything under 100kb is ok
this is just slightly over.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Collapsing comments function is working again, BTW.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Yep, thanks
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
your first one was the right size, pushing your luck here
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
BAM BAM
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.
Welke
I think he wants to be here all day with his strike zone!
2-0 to Bam Bam
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
Fox is a righty
but yet has great splits against RHP. Someone should tell Him and Lou immediately…
"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 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
Dome
steals. Fox doesn’t swing, and Dome is out at second.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
His huuuge bat
The guys named it “Bam-Bam”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
they call it
his Bam Bam club. I’m sure they call him Bam Bam. :D
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 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course
That just reminded me of this: Shaky Youtube Vid
"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
his bat
is 33" and 34 oz. The other players call it his Bam Bam club.
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 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Bam Bam
grounds out to third.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
When was the last time
we used a hit and run
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
during the white sox series
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
wasn't there one or two
during the third game in Pittsburgh?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Hart up
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Hart
walks. First baserunner for the Suds.
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Find the zone...
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
There ya go..3-1.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, that was hard hit.
Nice catch by Sori!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
Deep drive to left
Soriano makes the running catch! Hardy out, Hart back to first. Suppan up.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
NH
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
?
???
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 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
No Hop
"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
heh.
I was wrong, it’s only one out. Now it’s two, Suppan bunts Hart over.
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 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
think Fuld would have made that?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Home runs or something more adult?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Good
Soup can’t bunt, either. Glad we aren’t the only ones.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I second that
"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 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
All I know is I've listened to all these naysayers about Fox's defense, and he's done just fine
so apparently it’s possible to make a mountain out of a mole hill
Do not
use your witchcraft logic here lol
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
Good question
0-2 on a known bunt should always be high and tight.
"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
Way to work around the leadoff walk, Z.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Are they just hanging out on Waveland?
"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
*sigh* what's his Twitter username?
"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
Thanks
How the hell do i have 5 followers when I’ve never tweeted a thing, ever?
"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
weird isn't it? it's a scammy thing methinks
I’ve got lots of followers I never heard of… it it gets too bad Twitter peeps ban them
Hill 1-21 lately
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
Hey!
Nice two-bagger, Koyie!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nice job, Koyie!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
About a foot and a half off the line
"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
C'mon, Z. Base hit here.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
2-0 to Z.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
Soup thought Z was bunting?
Stupid Soup
"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
He should know Z has the legs of an 80 year-old man
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Z
bounces it past the mound. Hardy makes the throw to first, Hill to third.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Ahhh darn.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
It's up to you, Sori.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
I'm calling single to LF
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Fly ball to shallow left
Cameron races in and makes the catch. Three outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Soriano patiently waits a whole one pitch to make an out.
Nice.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
I want Sam Fuld back lol.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
Pitch counts
Z: 40
Soup: 35
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sori
works the deep count and gets a hard earned 1 pitch AB
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
I had a feeling the patience might only last the first at bat
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
This is the interview question I want to hear asked (and then translated)
Alfonso, could you describe your approach at the plate?
I just love the idea
of us getting on a winning streak…. and then having the lineup changed :(
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
Well done Lou
Way to put that fly swatter of a hitter back at the top of the order. Best LF in the NL folks…best LF in the NL. What an absolute butcher.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
I'm surprised
we’re not losing, yet here you are.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Clown
Worry about other things than me. Your other posts show your lack of baseball knowledge to everyone.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
I don't worry about you.
you’re funny. But still, this isn’t your MO.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 3, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
you are such a hypocrite
telling him to worry about other things than you… the “best LF in the NL” crack, is NOTHING but a personal dig at Drew..
nobody’s impressed by your baseball knowledge.. your crap attitude is the only thing that leaves an impression
Pumping sunshine for the Cubs since 1968 (yeah, that's right I was a Cubs fan in the womb!)
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 3, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta go with Sosa
"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
Obviously
the rest helped Soriano. Maybe it’s time to get him some more.
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
Dang it. 2 on, nobody out.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:04 PM CDT reply actions
Counsell
bounces a hit. Braun does the same with a long single. Counsell to third, Braun at first. No outs.
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Look at the wheels
On the senior citizen out there
"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
That would make sense as champagne or something...
except that the Brew Crew hasn’t had much reason to douse themselves during Prince’s tenure.
So
this is the inning Z loses his focus?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
Apparently so
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Z
hits Fielder. Bases loaded, no outs.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
OK
Z in a little trouble out there
"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
Z
losing focus probably because Sori had a 1 pitch AB with a runner on third
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
Neither do you
but I could be right or wrong doesn’t matter
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
McGeehee
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.
Brewers lead the league in HBP
Wonder why
"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
Popped up foul
to Zambrano. Fox covers home, everyone holds.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
and zambrano once again
pitches like a back-end rotation starter. Soriano is probably thankful it takes the spotlight off of his disgraceful at bats.
He'll never mature enough to be a #1
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Oh, shut up.
Two singles and then one bad pitch and he’s a back-end rotation starter? Give me a break.
Strong overreaction
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 3, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes! Nice pitch there!
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by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
YES
That’s as good as a K right there.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
we all know what happens when they do…
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not Lilly out there, at least
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I find it funny
he has only thrown 4 pitches this inning
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
Popped up foul to the right side
Lee makes the catch. TWO outs. Hart 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.
Yes!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
Let's go, Z.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions
3-0
on Hart
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
He's overthrowing right now
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 3, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
3-1
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
There we go
Sinker in the zone?
"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
3-1.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
ball four
walked. in. the. run.
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Ugh...
walks one in.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 3, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
let's nip this
in the bud right now. Zambrano is not stupid, nor is he bad at his job. Every pitcher gets stuck in bad situations.
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 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
His are always of his own making
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
not at all
He did this one to himself, but it is not like that all the time.
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 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
He did sort of create that situation for himself
He was frustrated and overthrowing. He got lucky on the pop-ups – that could’ve been a lot worse.
"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
Somebody get a defibrillator for Pat to use on Ron
He just got quiet
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Hardy to the plate.
outside. Ball one.
Cmon, Z. Getting out of this with one run is fine.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
I'm sorry but Z just got robbed right there.
It was a strike when Theriot was batting.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Pop fly
Lee makes the catch. THREE OUTS! Alright!
Only one run, that’s a good exit, considering.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
All in all, ok inning.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
Geez
I go to lunch and we start walking in runs, at least we’re out of the inning
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
Crap.
No excuse for that inning
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
12 pitch inning for Z
That’s good, right?
"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
Could have been worse....
Let’s get those bats moving…
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
1 run should not win this game
mitigated the damage, but could have been better.
Yes, but it could have been MUCH worse.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs have to score one to win, anyway.
One run after runners on the corner with no outs is respectable. Just wish those runners hadn’t been on to start with.
The best thing
that happened that inning was Rothschild’s trip to the mound. In the past he and Lou wait until the damage is done,
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
Let's go, Riot.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
Was anybody listening to the game
last night when Ron called DLee’s first home run “Majestic”. It just sounded funny
I'll take another one
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Riot to the plate
1-2
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Taken
called strike three on the outside corner.
Lee to the plate, none 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.
Lee
HBP. Ump issues a warning.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Up yours, Soup
"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
Soup with the payback.
Both benches warned.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Dammit Suppan.
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by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
Cmon Bradley
make them pay.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
can I quote you on that
when he comes back out for the top of the 4th?
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 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
that would be odd, since the next time he could come out would be the top of the fifth
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 3, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
whups
the point still stands.
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 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
you know
quite clearly what I meant.
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 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not sure
maybe you and the Dr. Brown are taking a trip in the Delorean. But besides that I think Z will retaliate eventually in the game, just so you know “quite clearly what I meant”
Phil Rogers?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 3, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, nice to see Jeff Suppan mowing us down.
Good thing the leadoff hitter who was actually sparking our offense isn’t playing today, someone might make the mistake of thinking Lou is actually a competent manager
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 3, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, Z was *really* throwing at Prince...
"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
Zone's all over the place today
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 3, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
3-1
on Bradley
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Good eye, MB
"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
Base hit
up the left side! Lee to third, Bradley with the single! An EXCELLENT piece of hitting on a low and away pitch!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Hit-and-run!
And it worked!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And it worked!
"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
don't understand "retaliating" by putting a runner on with just one out
in a 1-0 game. Hopefully Suppan’s punk move will bite him in the arse
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 3, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow! MB executes the perfect hit and run!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Dome
takes ball one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Good job MB!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 3, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
but if you do that you only get 1 out
why not 1 extra for free!
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 3, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Grounder to hardy
GIDP. Inning over.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Son of a bitch!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 3, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
good for Alaska, but you know what she IS running for now....
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 3, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
just as pathetic as batting someone who didn't hit .200 last month in the #5 hole
I swear to god Lou continues to try and prove he doesn’t know how to manage his way out of a paper bag
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 3, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
AAUGH!!!!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 3, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
Grr..fu..
Sh..Ba..Gah!
"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
To hell with it
I’m gonna 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
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