First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 7/4, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 4, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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Let's Go Cubs!
Make America Proud!
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
GO CUBS GO!
Happy 4th of July everyone!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions
I thought you were going to beat balls?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Alright!
HERE WE GO!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Howdy folks
Trivia question: Do they have the 4th of July in England?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yes...they have that day on the calender in every country.
but not all of them celebrate it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't get anything past you
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
USA! USA! USA!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
Commie umps?
"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
In soviet Chicago
Umps steal on YOU!
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
are they really?
I’d find that very distracting as a pitcher.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Home Plate Ump
wearing black cap. He’s special.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
oh, good.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Counsell to the plate
0-2
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Lines one to right
in for a single. 1 on, no outs.
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and MB did not give it a forearm!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
huh?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yester day on the dropped fly ball...
it hit his forearm.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
oh
I thought it hit up by the shoulder.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
the last ball he (didn't) play bounced off his forearm in the 9th
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Hardy to the plate
0-9 on the season. Shows bunt, shoves it foul.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
What idiots! YOU DON'T PLAY FOR 1 RUN IN THE FIRST INNING!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
heh-heh
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 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
BUT YOU ONLY SHOULD BUNT IN THE LATER INNINGS!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
GET OUT
YOUR RED NOSES AND BIG FLOPPY SHOES.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
2-2
on Hardy.
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called Strike three!
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Braun to the plate.
0-2
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o.O-2?
"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...
the big staring eyes…
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun Doubles.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
you should see
his clothes.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
got the first part
right
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
in the air to right
off the wall over Bradley’s head. Counsell to third, Braun doubles.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Here comes
Fielder. They’re walking him intentionally.
So, bases loaded, one out. McGeehee to bat.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Let's hope McGeehee isn't as good as Bradley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
McGeehee to the plate
grounder up the middle. Two runs score.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
You know which 2nd baseman makes that play?
Ryan Theriot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
Cameron to the plate
Harden’s ERA at wrigley — 6.31.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Wonder if Blanco makes that play...
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Now come on...
That ball hit the bag and hopped up, I doubt anyone would’ve anticipated it.
Ball three
on Cameron. Harden throwing off target.
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I doubt any other 2B does
it hit the base and bounced over him.
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Drilled to deep left center.
home run. 5-0 Brewers.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Cameron 3 Run HR.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
What the hell?
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
these have been more of the norm
for him lately. Him and Fontenot have been the biggest disappointments of the year so far. Yes more than Bradley
I don't know if Fontenot has been a bigger disappointment than Bradley
but then I expected next to nothing from Fontenot.
Harden’s badness has been a shock.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
All right
Think I’ll go back to bed
"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
oy veh
Harden’s pitches sure look flat so far
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Hart swings and misses
1-1 count.
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bunted to third
Fox barehands it and throws to first, and it’s late.
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This comeback is going to be so sweet.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Don't worry...
Bradley will no doubt drive in some runs to put us back in the game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
in what universe does this make sense!?
but I hope he does
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Well THIS is fun
Raining like hell here downstate. Can’t get in the pool. 5-0 loss.
Happy Fricking Birthday America.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
so does
Harden.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Ya, what happened to this guy?
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss
Road Harden.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
trade him for a bat
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
by deployedcubfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Fly ball to left center
Soriano makes the catch. Two outs.
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IBB
In the first inning is a big mistake by Lou. That, and an 1-2 FB to Braun when a change is on the table.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
so you pitch to fielder?
and does Lou call the game from the dugout?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
no
but I think Soto called the 1-2 fastball.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry
No, I meant mistake by Soto or Harden for calling or accepting that pitch.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Looper to the plate.
3-0.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
We always do 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
Nice job stepping up in a big game Rich
what a bum!
pray pray pray for tons o rain………….it is getting closer
Len: Hardin isn't used to falling behind like this early in a game
… That’s because he’s used to being on the DL, Len.
Bouncer to short
Riot bobbles the ball, makes a long throw, and Lee digs it out. Three outs. 5-0 Suds.
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I think that was a triple-clutch with a half turn.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
The Russian judge gave it a 6.9
but they are always tough on the Americans
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Not a long throw
Well, for Theriot, 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
I recall a game that started like this a couple years ago
And we won…
"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 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
The Geovany Soto game?
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
The A-Ram Walkoff Game (2007)
Rich Hill gave up 5 in the first.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
The ARAM walkoff
"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 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
don't tell Worf.
he has already booked it as a 5-0 loss
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I like to call it
June 29, 2007…the day everything changed.
Rich Hill was horrible that day and got down 5-0 early. Cubs chipped away and were down 5-3 going into the 9th. After a run off of Cordero, Aramis Ramirez jacked a hanging slider for the walkoff 6-5 win.
That game got the Cubs back in it in 2007.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Thank God for Derrek Lee
I spit on those who wish to get rid of him! PTOOEY!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
don't pray for rain
they’re gonna play. Too many delayed games as it is. We’ll get back in this.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
there's no room
left in the schedule, and it’s the first freakin’ inning. Can we at least get to the third before we decide it’s a loss?
Cripes.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
we've got about a 1/10 shot.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
well, the cubs are going to need to be patient.
the easiest way to get back into this game is to walk a ton.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
riot a real juggler on that play
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Theriot would lead the league.............
in errors if it wasn’t for Lee
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Typical
That the first game televised in awhile and they give up 5 in the 1st.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Dome leading off and Soriano back in the order
awesome
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Right after the Cubs series...
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 4, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
High fly ball
deep right center. Hart makes the catch 10 feet shy of the track. One out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Well he has a high obp...
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome
It’s crazy he has a .380 OBP and a sub-.260 average.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Its called taking pitches
and drawing walks, something Soriano doesnt do.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Riot 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.
Just don't look at the score for a few innings
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Broken bat
grounder to third. Two outs.
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With so few pitchers on the market
you have to figure Harden could fetch a decent return, even with his struggles. I bet someone would overpay for him. Marshall can fill in in the rotation adequately.
Oh look
At least it’s sunny when Bradley drops the ball!
Lee
deep fly ball to hart, HART DROPS THE BALL! E-9, Lee safe at second.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
HE DROPPED THE BALL!
bwahahahaha!
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Lee should be on 3rd
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
most mlb players would be on second just like lee is right now....
that doesn’t make it right, but I wouldn’t put this on lee…that catch gets made 99% of the time
by aznsensation on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, I'm going to the driving range to beat up some little white balls.
You guys just make sure the Cubs are back in it when I get back
Boy oh boy oh boy
To Corey Hart
Are you Milton Bradley in disguise?
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions
I wear my sunglasses at night Corey Hart with the error
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Fitting
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley to the plate.
he walks on four straight pitches. Fox to the plate.
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Bradley walks...
OK, more RBIs for Fox then…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions
i hope so, we know whos next
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Out of Town Scoreboard
STL 1
CIN 1
END 1st
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
come on Soriano
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Jeez Lee!
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Ugh...
too bad he couldn’t get at least one in.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
Lined to left
base hit! Lee stops at third.
Soriano 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.
This is why Soriano should be batting this low
Possibility of his 1st inning HR being huge
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
Here we go...
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Bad baserunning by Lee
did he not understand there are two out?
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
If he was hustling
he makes it pretty easy at home.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I think it was an alright decision
He understands you don’t wanna make a third out at home, esp when you can have the bases juiced with sori coming up
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Terrible decision
cause Sori was up next.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
What was Lee doing there
with 2 outs? He has to run on anything. Not sure if he could have scored but that didn’t look so good…
Lee.............
watch your coach please
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Lee
Had absolutely no intent to try and score. He dogged it the entire time. He dogged it out the box on the error as well. Had he even tried running halfheartedly out of the box, he would have been standing at third.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
dribbled to third
McGheehee charges, and makes the throw. 3 LOB. 5-0 Suds.
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now that's gonna get in his head and he's gonna slump another 20 games
by aznsensation on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
i forgot to mention that he's gonna complain about how he's more comfortable in the leadoff spot
by aznsensation on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
he's never complained
that he’s more comforatble in the leadoff spot.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Read the article espn did about him…he’s stand up about it
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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
If he can't take it
then needs to not be playing!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Two terrible baserunning plays by Lee costs us a run
unacceptable from you leader.
I'm wondering if he didn't pull up a bit lame there
why else was he only on 2nd on the error, and standing at third on an obvious two out hit
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
it's called non-hustle
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Soriano
continues to steal from the team.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Should have had
one there. Bad baserunning and bad at-bat by Sori.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Alfonso Soriano
there’s just no where to hide that complete garbage in a lineup
Clause in his contract
If he gets below the Mendoza his contract is cut in half.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I'm going to cut Derrek some slack
because he practically won the first game by himself. Sori gets none, however.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
I don't buy that
If it’s fundamental baseball, there’s no excuses.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I'm sure Lee wouldn't make excuses for himself
but it’s hard for me to be upset with him over that.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
not helping sori case to stay in the lineup or on the team.....
that has to be one of the worst contacts ever signed
Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!
well, he's given us to pretty solid years.
they might not be superstar years or quite worth the money, but still he’s been pretty good. for the last two months or so, he’s completely vanished.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
mr problem with him is
that he has performed under his contract during those 2 halfway decent seasons……..he’s abysmal this year and what in the hell happens over the next 5?
IMO……3 years from now he is completely out of baseball
Soriano
was exactly the kind of player Cubs fans were screaming for. Without him, we don’t contend in 2007 or 2008.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
For Looper
21 pitches, just 9 strikes. I don’t even want to see how many harden threw
How difficult would it have been to put Fuld in CF hitting lead-off and Fukudome in RF for Bradley?
Or Fuld in LF for Soriano?
soriano is getting paid too much money to not be put in the lineup when healthy
by aznsensation on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
What's worse
Paying Soriano to suck and lose games?
Paying Soriano to sit on a bench and potentially win games?
The money argument gets old after a while.
That makes sense in theory
but when you’re trying to win ballgames, keep above .500, knock a division rival down a peg, and advance closer to first place, you manage to win, not placate your superstars.
Soriano gets his money regardless, and I have no doubt he’ll eventually help us win games again with his bat. But he has been really really bad as of late, the team did great with Fuld leading off, Fuld’s a far superior defender, and was getting on base.
It’s a no-brainer, Fuld should be in the starting lineup today. Period.
except
benching Soriano doesn’t help him hit, if, in fact, he is healthy.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You can make that argument
You can also make the argument that his knee is still bothering him.
Or the argument that letting him play when he’s in this prolonged of a slump may hurt his mental state more than giving him a few days off to sit on the bench and clear his head. I’m not sure what the answer is…but in the mean time, I’d rather be winning.
as I've said before
I have to believe that he’s healthy, or Lou wouldn’t be playing him.
He had a few days off to sit the bench. He has to play to hit.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Disagree
Lou was playing him after the reports came out of his knee hurting, we could see him limping while rounding bases and in the field. So that debunks—for me—the thought of Lout not playing him if he had some nagging injury, however mild it might be.
He sat for two days, came back, looked poor, and is playing again. Maybe it’s not enough time on the bench, or something to that effect. Either way, losing isn’t going to help team morale, or his morale, unless he’s a selfish player. By all accounts, he’s not selfish.
It won’t happen; I’d just prefer Lou to have played the “hot hand” in Fuld.
does it really matter you can pretty much find anyone in the league
to play lf and bat .225. and play marginal left field
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by deployedcubfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Counsell
flies out to Dome. Hardy to the plate.
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Can't wait for Drew to spin another Soriano failure
He loves Soriano. That’s what happens when a guy is going bad – the big AB just find you. If I were Hendry and Pinella I think its time to cut losses with Harden and stick Marshall in his spot. It’s basically the all star break and Harden’s ERA is over 5. That won’t cut it.
coming from the guy...
…that said “game over” in the 6th inning y’day.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
dood.
there’s nothing to spin. He’s not hitting well now. He’s not going to get any better by sitting.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
but could get worse playing
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hardy
HR to left. 6-0.
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This is exactly like
Hardens game against the Indians..
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
this is exactly like a lot of Harden's games
Of course the game was sunk when Pinella trotted out that ridiculous lineup.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Harden has lost it this year
Time to get him out of rotation and put in someone that can actually not destroy our bullpen every time. Calling Sean Marshall.
ugly.
what’s the deal with harden, injured?
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Braun
grounds out to Lee. two outs.
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Here's what'll happen
They’ll throw Patten… then he’ll get “hurt” and have to go on the DL for two months, thus solving one of the major problems with the roster.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Pattons aproblem?
maybe……..but isn’t having a bum in LF for 5………..countem……..5 more years a HUGE long term roster problem??
Yes, well...
… nothing can be done about that now. The Cubs are stuck with him and need to make the best of it.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Patton...
last 9 innings, 2 earned runs. Yeah, he’s the problem.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Send down Kevin Hart, problem solved
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Fielder grounds out.
three outs.
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It was so nice of Harden to provide the fireworks for todays game.
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Question
Do you burn out the bullpen, or let Harden just take one for the team regardless of score?
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it's already a blowout.
you let him pitch.
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by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Harden is almost at 50 pitches
At that rate, he’ll get pulled in the 4th as it is, so this one is on the bullpen no matter what.
What's sad is that there is nothing particularly impressive about the Brewers
Other than Fielder. The Cardinals are far more formidable. Losing this division to the Brewers would be a joke
by cardinals you mean pujols and 24 other guys right
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
the cardinals have a very good rotation
and best manager in baseball
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Best pitching coach as well
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Cardinals are good
but the brewers have some impressive individuals – fielder, braun, gallardo and good complementary offensive players. and their bullpen, for once, doesn’t suck
Hoffman?
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
i disagree.
the brewers’ lineup is much better than the cardinals. this might be the best lineup in the league. the cardinals have pujols, rasmus, and then a bunch of mediocre players. cards have a better staff, but it seems really rickety as well.
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by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
best lineup in the league?
Counsell, McGahee, Cameron, Kendall. Are you for real. The lineup is terrible
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
You know
I was thinking about this the other day. Let’s say you combined the Cards and the Brewers into one team. We’ll call them the “St. Louis Suds”. You’d pretty much have the perfect team. Consider:
OF: Braun, Cameron, Colby Rasums
3B: Pujols (he has to move, and I think he’s more athletic than Fielder)
SS: Hardy
2B: Schumaker
1B: Fielder
C: Molina
SP: Gallardo, Carpenter, Lohse, Wainwright, Bush
RP: Hoffman, Franklin, Motte, Coffee….
good news about bottom of 2nd:
Soriano bats 9th
Let’s score some runs!!
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Soto
flies out to center.
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Just getting under them
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Game is not over yet
need to chip away soon though. Lots of balls to the warning track.
pinch hitter for harden?
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I think so
guy n base. Hitting Looper fairly hard.
Fonty
lines one to center for a single. One out. Harden bats.
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Warning track power today
Just one of those days. It’s a shame when the pitcher doesn’t give you a chance to start with. Yes, you can come back. But it’s tough.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Harden reaches on the bunt
GO DOME
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Harden
makes a good bunt. McGeehee’s throw is NOT IN TIME! Fonty and Harden both safe.
Macha comes out to argue the call, but it doesn’t matter.
Dome to the plate.
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Nice hustle
by Harden. Some of the other players on the squad should take note.
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but we don't like it from Z?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Yeah...
…you could hurt yourself hustling, y’know.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
hey
pitchers aren’t supposed to run. They have a guy with a bicycle cart to take em out to the mound.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably out, but close.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
i'd like to see about 8 walks in a row.
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Dome
lines one to center. Bases are clogged again!
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NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is when Theriot started seeing his batting average drop. I’ll take a single for 2 RBI. Let the big bats drive in the runs.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Station to station baseball...
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Riot
to the plate, and takes a strike.
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This game has a potential 14-12 vibe about it... if the Cubs can take advantage.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
We don't score 12 runs in a week
let alone one game.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Grounder to short
GIDP. Three outs.
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we can't score from second a base hit?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
no because we wouldn't want to "risk"
scoring a run. When we can have utter fail
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Because our 3rd base coach is a moron!!
We should have 2 runs by now if he had the guys running.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Good call by Quade
I think Cameron nails him. He charged the ball and has a good arm. Plus, you don’t expect your #2 hitter to hit into a DP do you? Gee, thanks Riot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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At least Lee shoulda score in the 1st.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I'd take that chance everytime
If Lee’s hustling he’s at third by the time Cameron gets the ball….very unlikely he gets him at home.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
FAIL
5 lob in two.
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Looper
not exactly setting the world on fire today, either. I’m not conceding this game just yet.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
6 men on base in two innings--nothing to show for it :-(
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
That's why you take a chance and send him
Cause the Cubs RISP suck donkey balls.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
how about we run the bases
a little more aggressively
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
Exactly
I don’t that crap we’re have to wait for the big inning. No, they have to chip away at a huge lead.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
"buy that crap"
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
damn
we fucking suck
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
that is the worst song ever written.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
over under on runs this inning is 2.5
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
someone tell harden to take his sweet time
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by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
good luck guys
I’m not wasting my time watching this atrocity any more – different day, same song. The last two pitchers yesterday and today for the Brewers are horrible and we’ve got 2 runs in 12 innings. Absolutely pathetic. Quade should be fired for that hold, he knows this team can’t hit for crap with RISP
didn't we win yesterday?
bye now.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Drew
We scored 2 runs yesterday. Get a clue and read my post.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I read your post.
we WON THE FREAKIN’ GAME.
Get over yourself.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
if he sent lee and fontenot youd be whining that he did send him
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The Lee hold was fine
the second one was not
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll miss your ray of sunshine...
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
right carmen
so many positive comments from everyone on this thread
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You stick out....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
like a stream of gold
when all around is dark.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
McGeehee
lines one to the wall. Bradley jumps against the wall and misses. McGeehee triples.
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why they booing?
that was a great effort, F u fans
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
Think they might not booing the team in general?
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
+1
I think that booing was more for the blasts Harden is giving up than Bradley’s play
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
OF course not
Bradley only makes $30 Million over three years and hasn’t produce anything worth that salary.
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that one you can boo
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
yep, Soriano misjudged it
he’s a giant piece of fail these days
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually I wrote that in response to MB's miss at the vines
but applies to Soriano’s misjudged ball too.
Is the wind just not freaking blowing out
When WE’RE up???
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SDKJLFJKLSDFJKLSDFJKLJKLSDFJKLSDJKL
PLEASE FRIGGEN SIT SORIANO FOR A WEEK
Best LF in the national league right there....
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
Cameron
lines one towards left, against the wall, over Soriano’s head. Cameron doubles, McGeehee scores. 7-0.
Let’s be clear, guys. Harden is the one giving up these hits and HRs.
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Soriano screwed that one up, drew
Your case for him is a lot stronger if you admit reality once in a while
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by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
actually
I don’t know if it was catchable or not. Was it? It’s still Harden giving up the hits.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
God damn Harden
for not striking everyone out and forcing his outfielders to MAKE A PLAY!
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Hard to catch balls flying out to the bleachers
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
which saves
1 run of 7. Just saying.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If he had read the ball correctly
and gone back instead of coming in I think he catches it.
by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
ok
then, like I said, that’s 1 on Soriano.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course it
was catchable. He missed it by a foot, but was tripping over his feet and misjudging it the whole way. 95% of left fielders get that one (Sori and Manny being the exceptions)
DEJESUS!!!
I don't watch
many games on TV. I’m asking because I don’t know.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
No wonder
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
no wonder WHAT?
he misplayed the ball. I recognize that. He’s playing like crap know. I recognize that too. But we NEED HIM to PLAY so that he can GET BETTER.
Cripes.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
that you have no clue how bad he is
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
ridiculous.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
seeing is BELIEVING
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
I've seen soriano play enough
to know that he’s a good left-fielder, and when he’s on, he can carry this team. No one is suggesting that he’s playing to potential.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He is absolutely horrible
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
I don't even think Drew can defend him any longer
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
That was easily catchable
Soriano is a joke.
ok.
then Soriano screwed up. that’s 1 run on him. the other six?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
he had an RBI chance and failed.
it could be 5-2 right now if he had caught that ball and successfully driven in those two runners
does he get any credit
for leaving the bases loaded?
DEJESUS!!!
actually, considering his total fail at the plate with runners on
he’s playing a pretty big role in this loss
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
put that total fail
on Riot too, then.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm fine with that
except that Riot hasn’t been failing at near the pace Soriano has
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
is horrible in every phase of the game.
DEJESUS!!!
Patton up in the pen
Harden coming out.
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Soriano sucks so bad it's rediculous!
He looked like an amateur softball player in left.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
great no-show today
is there a team BBQ?
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks for the great effort, Richie!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Bradley
made a nice attempt on a ball at the wall. He didn’t come up with it, but it would have been a highlight reel catch if he did. Soriano just looked ridiculous.
DEJESUS!!!
I hope and pray that is true
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Dream on
Nobody will ever eat that contract with 3-4 years left on it by then.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Not even at the halfway point on his contract.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
hw will become SO bad
that he will be DFA’s at some point and the Cubs will pay him to sit in the Dominican republic and laugh all the way to the bank
ridiculous.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
because it's a lot of money.
miles will be out of baseball in short order; soriano will be what we call an albatross.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
An albatross with an elephant on its back
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
yeah right,
he’ll be killing us long after that.
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by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs are spitting on the flag!
by playing this way on July 4
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That's what we get for starting a Canadian today...
Harden should have started on July 1, Canada day. Today’s starter obviously should have been all-American boy Ted Lilly.
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
his defense makes up for...
check that.
can you imagine how the crowd will greet Fonzi next time up? the man is in a total funk.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Drew, you seem awfully quiet about Soriano
You’ve done nothing but sunshine pump his arse for a month.
He's blaming Harden
obviously, it’s the pitchers fault that Soriano can’t bunny-hop on every catch
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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought
you were leaving?
Soriano missed the play. I’ve said it three or four times now. that’s ONE run. Harden gave up HOME RUNS. You gonna blame Soriano for not catching a ball up in the bleachers?
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
you either don't understand, or refuse to admit
that the anger is at the PATTERN of suckitude that is Soriano. People are obviously mad at Harden, but Soriano is an absolute mess right now. Just freaking admit it.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I've said
several times he’s not playing to potential.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Bottom Line
Today was a chance to really make a statement and set up a potential sweep.
The team is playing to form. .500.
Cameron
out at third on a ball hit in front of him.
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Dumb play
by Cameron. Never go to third on a ball hit like that.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Because you can have an 8-run lead.
Watching enough games at Wrigley, no lead is safe. Never take your foot off the gas.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Well
we can still take 3 out of 4. And Soriano has looked ridiculous enough that maybe he’ll sit for another couple days or go on a short DL stint.
DEJESUS!!!
some heads up defense + bone head running = moJo changing
I’m looking for anything
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Hopefully Looper continues to look shaky
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Runner goes
tapper back to the mound. Two outs, Hart safe at second.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Grounder up the middle
three outs. 7-0 Suds, 1 LOB.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Patton and Theriot pick up the pieces
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Can we continue to afford running
Rich Harden out there?
How is it that a guy who has dominated when healthy suddenly comes to us and it takes less than 20 starts fo him to suck thoroughly and completly.
Cause the Cubs are truly cursed
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I know it's lame but no other explanation
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
He's like 24...right?
I wouldn’t call him a veteran
"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 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
i will say this,
if harden continues to suck this bad, his free agent price has to go way down. i wonder if we sign him.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
going back to last inning (bottom 2nd) I'd really like to see a squeeze
and/or double steal attempt once in a while, in such games, just to make opposing teams
guess once in a while and besides it couldnt turn out much worse than it does now w/RISP, could it?
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions
let's hope the first three guys get on again so Fonzi can
come up with the bases loaded again.
even before his slump he had horrible production in that situation in his career
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
And David Patton makes them look like little leaguers...
3 very quick grounders…
you dont mess with the general
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe it was meant to get Patton a win on July 4th
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Let's strand 3 more!
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
Is Erik Estrada...
going to try to sell us all timeshares on Monday night?
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions
I believe it is swampland zoned for timeshares
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Rain?????????
Oh please. How about a monsoon? The game is not official yet.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Lee
cracks a base-hit to center. Leadoff single.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
This is a key inning
Looper can be hit…If the team can put up 2+ in this inning, I’ll be confident that they have a chance. If not, not so much
lead off single
we are hitting Looper just cant get the job done…again.
There are no outs.
What do you mean “again”?
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
three more singles and we score
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Provided no one hits into a double play first.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
drives one
HOME RUN MILTON BRADLEY! CLUTCH HITTING RIGHT THERE, BABY!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Nice Bradley!
It’s only been like two months.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Seriously??
Cheer him…he just hit a hr…
Gomer
"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 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Gomer?
I did, but until his numbers reach a decent level, he’s glutton for punishment.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I feel sorry for the guy...
He’s actually trying…he wants to do good
"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 4, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I like him too
but he needs to continue to do what he just did and not worry about what’s out of his control. I.e. umps, fans, etc.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
WOO from the left side!
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
MB!!!!!
HR!!!!
As a lefty no less…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
That Soriano guy
has been sitting on 14hrs for god knows how long hah
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
CHEERS FOR MILTY!!!!!!!!
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
closing in on 20 RBIs!
I predict he will do it by the end of
a) this series
b) this homestand
c) this month
d) this season
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Fox
to the plate. pops it up left side, Fielder can’t make the play.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
foul ball
by the way. :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 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
makes about as much sense as the
get rid of MB posts huh
by LT on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
except that the get rid of MB posts
are based on two+ months of bad baseball, while you’re basing yours on one at-bat
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
MB to his doubters:
Suck on that!
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Less than 20 RBIs on July 4th
suck on that!
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I'll check back in at season's end for his totals.
In the meantime, he just plated two runs and you’re complaining about him. At least he’s not an automatic out like our LF.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
Agreed
I’m just poking a little fun at him. We’re allowed to do that as fans, right?
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Now if Soriano can get one everything will be sunshine and puppies
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
one homerun won't change my opinion
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
no, 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 4, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
why would it?
you are one of the guys who screams “small sample size” more than anyone else.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
so reaching on an error won't do it?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
BRADLEY BRAD
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
Cut him some slack
He just got back from the hotdog eating contest on Coney Island
Fox
bounces it 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.
Soriano
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.
We need to put at least 1 more on the board
not gonna happen that way. fox out 6-3
lol: Len & Bob "The gatorade machine resting comfortably in Maui...
serving pina coladas and margaritas.
He was
Traded for two jugs and a stack of cups. Tsk tsk. I think they could have gotten more. Maybe a cooler?
Bob: "he's a free swinger who'll occasionally swing as some bad pitches"
Oh Bob, so politically correct…
Pat noted after 1st inning that the "good thing"
About being down so much early, is that you have lots of time to get back in the game. :P
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
Soriano
grounds to third. The throw is high off the glove of Fielder! Soriano is safe!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Oh darn..
McGehee made an error…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
Let's Go Soto
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
Fielder
really makes you appreciate Derek Lee at first. Rule #1 for a firstbasemen, catch the ball.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
why was theriot in
with first base open?
DEJESUS!!!
question about patton
why are the cubs sacrificing so much to keep this guy? not being snarky, i just don’t know. is he such a good prospect that they will essentially play with a 24 man roster all eyar in win-now mode just to keep him.
DEJESUS!!!
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