Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Brewers, Sunday 7/5, 1:20 CT
by Al on Jul 5, 2009 4:01 PM CDT
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strike!
1-1 on Hall.
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 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fail.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winnin' time!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's an interesting
photo selection…
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
TBS just showed Randy Johnson maybe hurting his shoulder. Hope it’s not serious or it for him at his age…
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it looked painful.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some guys can own the Cubs
But they are legends and I hate to see them get hurt. Even if it can help us (like if we fight for Wildcard).
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HUGE
Series win!
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ain't over yet
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 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2 on Hall
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 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i refuse to relax
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Bradley
that picture… really not nice.
Funny. But mean.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol is dealing...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Full count on Hall
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 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
STRIKE THREE! FILTHY SLIDERS! TWO OUTS! STAND UP!
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 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!
Two outs!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Got him
1 more out
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Carlos.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Jul 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Catellenato to pinch hit
fouls one off. Strike one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be glad to see these ugly red hats gone
in one more out
by LT on Jul 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't they be back for Labor Day?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ew
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 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ball
outside. 1-1.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
strike two!
1-2!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just outside. 2-2.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's reverse psychology
Who do you think Cardinals fans have been rooting for this weekend? Us or Brewers?
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably us
They have had a real hard time beating the Brewers the last couple of years.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
by vonde6 on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CUBS WIN!! CUBS WIN!! CUBS WIN!! FLY IT!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FLY IT! CUBS WIN!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Jul 5, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
STRIKE THREE!
CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!!!!
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 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There's my girl!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FLY IT!!!!!!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
W
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
by vonde6 on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FLY IT
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we martinez' make good looking kids
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the little one is adorable
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cue the music
Cubs win!
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know
Go Cubs Go – Hey BCB whaddya say Cubs won today
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs Win!
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bet you wish you were 8 again, huh
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there's this!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heading to dinner. Happy Sunday everyone!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs win!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TED LILLY HAS
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 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he was awesome
even more than normal!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If only we could have put a broom on top of that
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
next 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 5, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
but 3 outta 4 ain’t bad!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a men
i will take what we can get .. 3 outa 4 against your division leader aint too shabby
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm overly happy
If we got swept, season would have been pretty much over.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i love this pic
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How can you
All that semi-delicious beer…gone forever
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THREE OUT OF FOUR, BABY!
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 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And there's my guy!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A fun series!
Let’s do it again!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A split would've been great
3-1 even better!!
And the Calvary arrives tomorrow!! yay!!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
do what?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cavalry vs. Calvary
hee hee. (kinda)
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 5, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calvary is the name of the place where Jesus was crucified
by CaliCub on Jul 5, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also the name of a former Gonzaga PF who bombed in the NBA
though I guess he’s the less famous Calvary.
by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can imagine the PBP - "Calvary nails a three!"
sorry if that was over the line…
by CaliCub on Jul 5, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome... Cubs remain 2.5 games back!
they treaded water successfully until Ramirez returns… let’s hope for better things to come!
by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
If Fox can hit like this, Ramirez can re-hab a couple more days :)
But ONLY a couple. Then let Fox play LF. Bradley-Lee-Ramirez-Fox oh my!
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would only want to see A Ram pinch hit .. ONLY ..
give Fox full rein and let A Ram be the deadly weapon
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Lou might give him more starts
Until Fox has a bad game on the field, there’s no reason not to.
But seriously, if there was any possible way in the off-season for them to convert him to 2B, next to Utley, he’d lead offense in that position in NL.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
footwork around 2nd is tricky
but it could happen
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off-season can do it
If not, keep him in and then get him the hell of the AL in the offseason. We can get someone great in a trade because this guys stock is rising in value as a DH.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see it happening, but man would it be nice...
as long as Bradley, Soriano, Ramirez, and Lee are here though, he currently has no position.
I’m loving his bat, and wish the team had figured out to bring him up sooner.
by SouthernCub on Jul 5, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this rate
Just put Soriano at 2B. Let Fox play LF.
I don’t care about the criticisms of it.
Solid pitching, big hits > potential errors.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry
If Lou Piniella puts Alfonso Soriano at 2nd base full time, he should be fired.
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 5, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but you don't think they need Fox in everyday?
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In our own defense
We’re talking this way because of his HR. He’s not going to do that every day.
Fox should be playing atleast 4 games a week though.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya
Fox is not the next coming of Babe Ruth – although I have noticed some band (cough) (Hoffpauir) (cough) wagon moments on this board.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta go with him until he proves different though
ya never know……..he might hit ALL year
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya
Sub him where he can play (figure Aram is going to need at least 2-3 days off a week) until he goes cold.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And 1 day in LF a week
4 games a week = good contributions.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
figure
2 games at 3rd, 2 in the outfield, 1 at 1st…gives your key players a day off a week and lets aram come back
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well theres one big difference vs. him and Hoff
When Hoff came up and played more it was in September. Against bad/struggling teams and many AAA players getting call-ups.
Fox is playing in games that matter against top pitchers. And he’s succeeding. And with all hot players, you keep them going until they fail.
If Jake Fox was an every day player, he’d be ROY.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen Hoff look as good
as Fox. Nice short….quick swing……….great plate coverage,,,,,,,,,he looks like a great hitter…….now anyhow……..I think we deserve to see
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Fox as a late inning sub for ARam
until ARam is back in the groove.
by CaliCub on Jul 5, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
late inning subs are for defense
I am confident Ram’s defense is better……even at 80%
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not at the expense
of putting Soriano at 2nd. I’d rather Sori go on the DL. Right now, there’s no permanent place for Fox on this team. Them’s the breaks.
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 5, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
Had some good cuts today – hopefully he can just relax and get a day or two off a week – can fox play right?
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well to be fair
Lou should have been fired for a lot of things he did or didn’t do this year already. Yet the team is chugging along.
1 more risk for the benefit of possibly getting more run support isn’t that big of a deal in my eyes anymore.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up until today I've been against what I just said
But Soriano’s bat will be back.
Including that with Aramis + Lee + Bradley + Fox + Soto (who is hitting better) + Theriot getting on base - we are favorites to win every game.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errors ruin solid pitching
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does only getting 2 hits off a crappy opposing pitcher.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why
you keep White at the duece and Soriano in left…
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not only that
we pass the Reds and we’re in third place now.
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 5, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're Number Three! We're Number Three!
Eh – not really doin’ it for me either.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
three with a bullet
is better than 4.
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 5, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sensei has spoken
no closets needed here
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jonathon goldsmith agrees
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 5, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can speak Russian
in French.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 5, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
And without moving his mouth.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he can arm wrestle John Gibbons
with his earlobe
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw him pull
apart two phone books that had been leafed together page by page.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See here
http://mythbustersresults.com/episode-106-phone-book-friction
for details on how strong he is – I like how mythbusters referred to him as “an M551 Sheridan light tank and an M113 armored personnel carrier”…Way to go Theodore!
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really think they can win the next 7
They got the momentum and home field advantage.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Win today
as for the roster……………….why not DL Soriano………send Shark down, and DFA patton? That way Fox goes to left for 2 weeks………….*(his bat has GOT to stay in the lineup) and just maybe after 10 days off Soriano can go to Iowa and maybe get his act together?
Fukudome CF
Theriot SS
Lee 1B
Bradley RF
Ramirez 3B
Fox LF
Soto C
Fontenot/Baker 2B
That looks better to me
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
True
Maybe top of the order will wake up Fuk’s bat
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been anti-fukudome the last few weeks
But even as one of his biggest complainers this week, I can’t deny keeping him in leadoff a few more games.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks good to me to
the only thing is Blanco instead of Baker
by Eric16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya
Blanco is a capable 2b
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let Baker stay on the team
Until they pick him off.
It’s Cubs tradition you know.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge series win today.
It’s never easy to take three of four, but to do so against a team leading you in your division is great.
Let’s keep the momentum going against Atlanta and St. Louis!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A split would have left us under .500
So 3/4 was critical. It also keeps us tied in the loss column with the Brewers and Cards.
by CaliCub on Jul 5, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it does.
My waving “W” flag is here, page up.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good numbers
Fukudome 2-4 with 1 RBI, 2 runs scored
Riot 2-4, 1 run scored
Lee 2-4 with 3 RBI, 1 run scored
Bradley 1-3 with a walk, 1 run scored
FoX 2-4 with 2 RBI, 2 runs scored
Soriano 2-4, both bloop singles
Soto 0-3 with a Sac Fly RBI
Fontenot 2-4 with 1 RBI, 1 run scored
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 5, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Hopefully this will lighten up the boards here and loosen up bradley – 2 days in a row of 1 – 3?
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best number today for the Cubs:
5 for 9 with RISP. It helped us stretch the lead and took a lot of the pressure off Lilly.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot is heating up
Remember his hot streaks last two years. This is not a team that needs to go on an All Star Break if bats are waking up!
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad you clarified Sori's contribution
We’ll still probably never hear the end of it, but you at least mentioned it.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still say
getting out of the infield is progress. :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 5, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lou sounds really lost in the postgame
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He should just let Ted Lilly talk for him
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou needs an interpreter more than Fukudome
jesus!!!!!!!!
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said the team was really energized
He certainly didn’t seem to feed off of it…great win! Let’s continue tomorrow, and we should have a potent lineup with Aram:
Fuku CF
Theriot SS
Lee 1B
Aram 3B
Bradley RF
Soriano LF
Soto C
Blanco 2B
Pitcher
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 5, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
has it been confirmed
that Rami is in the lineup? I wouldn’t throw him out there on his first day back.
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 5, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in other words
“no, it hasn’t been confirmed”.
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 5, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Lou
has no choice…bleh
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure he does.
He can play Fox at third for a few more games, use Rami as a pinch hitter.
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 5, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was being
fecicious
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Where's my soup?"
“Billy, is that you? Ooh, Matlock!”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's your thoughts?
Had Lou let Jake Fox start at 3B the entire time Aramis was out. How many more wins do you think we could feasibly have had?
I know he was hurt for a little which might have delayed his delayed call-up.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Lou has mentioned it
I’d say 2 or 3 more wins……….1st place maybe
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of 1-run games
Could have had a different story. I mean we can’t help the games when there’s bad pitching, bullpen blowups, etc.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano to 2nd
is right if he’s not DL’d ak
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because our utter dearth of second basemen has been a real hindrance until now
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying
I know he’s not a good 2B………..but reality is that he will play if not disabled
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noooo
you would severly hurt the team on the defensive side…only place for sori right now is the dl
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok...........but as I keep saying
Fox MUST play…………I agree …Sori should sit awhile………..
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano will hit again
I bet you he will get 2 HR’s this week with Ramirez back in lineup. He will be more relaxed. Not what we want to say about our highly paid OF’er but I bet that’s the case.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem though
is you really should try to ride Fox right now since he must be seeing the ball really well
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got a different theory
Rami’s going to take a while to find his stroke again, so if his absence has been (one of) the reason(s) that Sori’s been pressing, then Rami’s struggles may lead Sori to press harder. Not what we want to see…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but
him just being back might get sori to relax enough to start a hot streak.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I wouldn't like to see it
But I get the feeling that a lot of people have been thinking that Rami in the lineup is a silver bullet. Truth is, after a long lay-off, most hitters need time to readjust to MLB pitching. I don’t think the offensive struggles will disappear at 6:00 tomorrow evening, and things may get worse before they get better.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one ever said he's be starting tomorrow
I can Jake Fox getting hte start next two games. Ramirez either subbing in 6th inning on or just doing the pinch hit. Lou won’t rush him in unless he thinks it’s the best option for the team.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez is not coming back to be a sub, even if it is his first game back...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 5, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm thinking back to 2006
And please correct me if I’m wrong. But when DLee when down with an injury Ramirez didn’t seem to have as good of season. To me these are similar circumstances.
Let’s just hope I’m right on my prediction. If he fails this week then lets see what happens after the All Star Break. Right now 5 out of 7 wins for a team that looked like they’d never win again a month ago is good.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
is there a real possibility here that considering he says he feels fine……that he has simply completely lost it and will never be worth a damn again?
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or....
whats the liklihood that he is simply having the opposite of a career year and will be fine next year.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he hits .220 all year
I think he never comes back the same………ala Andrew Jones…….I hope not but it does happen
hope ur right
by plenz on Jul 5, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Because he had it only 2 months ago.
It’s a cold-streak. And hopefully the bat heats up in August and September and finally October.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya
Just like now we have a well-rested 3rd baseman and Zambrano’s dl stint will let him not have the drop-off in August.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dood hit
14 home runs in may. you don’t “lose it” in six weeks.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 5, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mistake.
7 in April, 5 in May. Still.
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 5, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact is
Only two months ago we were saying he might be “MVP” this year.
He’ll bounce back. Other known players that struggle but finished solid in last few years are:
Ortiz (playing better)
DLee (playing better)
Delgado (in 2008 – you want to talk about fan booing?)
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's always nice to win series,
But it’s especially hard to win three out of four games in a series like this one.
Let’s keep it going against Atlanta, and then St. Louis!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot in July
15 at-bats. 7 hits average of .467.
I smell a hot-streak coming.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it may be happening now.
Or starting, at least.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 5, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually 3 multi-hit games in a row
Can’t ask for more than that from the struggling little guy.
Wow, can’t believe right now with this team and the way they played that Lou is going to have this much trouble finding spots for everyone to play.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
coming from a team that a month ago couldnt find 2 guys to play decent ball…hello June Swoon
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They still have to play better on the road
That I guess is step 1 of winning the division post All Star Break.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it may have already arrived :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the record
I stated only 2 days ago he should go to AAA. I’m happy to be wrong every time in these cases.
However, that being said, the second Fontenot starts going hitless, Lou needs to have someone bat for him.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My theory was that he was scuffling because of too much PT
I say keep him at 2B until his bat cools off and let him platoon again, afterward.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 5, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree 110%
But in off-season they have to sign a real 2B which is what they would have had to do anyways if DeRosa was still playing here.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thou
shalt not take his holiness’ name in vain!
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lou's just waiting for the shower that's all
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jul 5, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow easiest 6 series ahead
We should take 2 of 3 if not sweep Braves. Agree?
Cardinals are good but we have home field advantage so splitting or winning or potentially sweeping isn’t out of the question.
Phillies for 3 games. They suck at home (sweeping Mets at home isn’t really an accomplishment right now).
Nationals for 4 games. I don’t need to say anything.
Then Reds and Astros at home.
I’m sorry but unless barring any major injury (knock on wood), there is no reason by the end of July for this team not to be 10 games over .500.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You do remember
you are talking about the 2009 cubs
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
The 2009 Cubs that have the 3rd best home record in NL.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And only road series
Are against two teams that have the 2 of the 3 worst home record in baseball.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
But remember you are talking about the 2009 Cubs – they could very well lose every game this month
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes they can
But know this. I’m seeing them play 1 in DC and one in Philly. I’m riding my person 8 game winning streak. So I feel good about it :)
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking ahead is how you get your heart broken
One game at a time, bud.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
I am the guy who said June is our easiest month 6 weeks ago.
But facts are facts, and I want to believe this is a month to take advantage of like we already have 5 days in.
by ak123 on Jul 5, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could work that way
But for my own sanity… I take it a game/series at a time.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was happy
to split with the Suds. We took 3. That’s awesome. I’ll be very happy to take 2 from the Braves and 2 from the Cardinals. I’m not looking any farther ahead then that.
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 5, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about this
lets win tomorrow…Aram coming back isnt a magic cure all for this team so hopefully we can win tomorrow.
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
by hansman1982 on Jul 5, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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