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Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Braves, Monday 7/6, 6:05 CT

From Sunday's game.

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Thx for the link!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

NP

"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 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats why players like Escobar will drive you crazy.

Especially if your Bobby Cox. They will screw up the routine play all the time but than make the miraculous play in a huge spot. Sound like Ronny cedeno anyone?

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Time for a DP

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it just me, or is Fuld the only one who doesn't look incredibly awkward in the image above?

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Great minds...

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

tanks for the jump.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Jul 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW... that picture is terrible.

This picture should be banned from the caption contest due to possibilities.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Was just thinking the same thing.

Nobody looks cool there.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

jurrgens is

very hittable so far. take him out in the fourth and visit their pen

by tim815 on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

tough spot here for randy.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok - talk about a picture crying out for a caption...

"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 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Shoot mccan singles

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Shake shake shake...

"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 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

if only we had taller MIF

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Right of fontenot's glove

That short.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

But scrappy!

"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 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

FC d lee gets runner at second

Throw back to wells was a tad late.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Gah!

3-5-1 DP chance falls short.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

One out chipper at 3rd and Anderson at 1st.

Still can turn 2

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn.

So close to the DP. First and third with one out.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm calling a

phantom hit by pitch that hospitalizes Escobar.

Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.

by TCobb1911 on Jul 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

4-1 soft single to center

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought he hit it on the screws?

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope.

Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.

by TCobb1911 on Jul 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

That ball was smoked

4-1

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

kind of just fought it off.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I admit...

I’ve been drinking.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

it wasnt a soft single , that I can tell you

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

by DC Cubbie on Jul 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

i continue to hate frost tips

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

LMAO

Len: If the question was “How many planets were the eight All-Stars from?” The answer would be one."
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Watching this game live here in Okinawa Japan

Good morning – this is beautiful morning here in Okinawa….
Just start watching this game live on my satellite channel, but looks like I missed Dome’s 2 basehits with RBI….

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Morning sir.

Nice to have you aboard.

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

The leadoff spot seems to be treating Dome well.

Glad you are here!

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Dragon!!

GREAT start for Dome

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fukudome

seems to like the leadoff spot!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Christ sakes...

Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.

by TCobb1911 on Jul 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

OH GD!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Kotchman up here and hits swinging bujnt and wells boots it

bases loaded everyone safe

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

good lord come on Randy

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

by DC Cubbie on Jul 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Error on Wells

and were in trouble with Matt Diaz up. a good hitter who crushed one in the second inning were milton went into the ivy to make a nice play.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Diaz runs hot and cold

Steady diet of breaking balls should do 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 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Double play coming up...

Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.

by TCobb1911 on Jul 6, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

yes it was

tried to do to much.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Time to go offspeed

Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.

by TCobb1911 on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

1-2 to Diaz stuck him out 2 outs

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

You need strike out or DP

this is critical at bat of the game….

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes! Great pitch!

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

by Itchy on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

swinging K

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

The pitcher Jurjens now up.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

That a boy

And Jurrjens looked drunk last at bat

Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.

by TCobb1911 on Jul 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

ground out

inning over

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

and first pitch grounder right at theriot

he goes short way to second INNIING OVER

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats a way

to get out of it.. nice pitching Wells

by LT on Jul 6, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

%$#& Yeah Randy!

You just don’t rattle.

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Hot diggity

they got out of it! Afternoon, Cubs fans! How did we score our runs?

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 6, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee 2 run HR

Dome double, someone else single

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot!

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

if I’m going to answer those questions I should keep the boxscore tab up

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee

continues to decline. Isn’t that what someone said a while 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 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Isn't it obvious

only 1 HR today? Simply terrible

July: New month, new team

by chitownhawkeye on Jul 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOFF AT 1ST! HOFF AT 1ST!

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

kosuke rbi double

theriot infield rbi single. FONZI LOOKS REALLY GOOD

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I saw

he’s 2-2, right?

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome is

Sori is 1 for 2 hard line out and a double.

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

I’ll take it.

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 6, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

hiya

Sue!

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 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sup Drew

DLee two run shot, Dome Double, Theriot hustle single that should be an E6

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

D-Lee 2 run blast

Manufactured a couple in the 2nd

"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 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

DLee 2 run homer, taking his season total to 16.

Dome double, Riot single.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also, Rami has gotten great contact.

2 lineouts to 3rd, both solidly hit.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't know if i'd call the first ground out solid

it was more of a dribbler

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has he made

any defensive plays yet?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can't recall.

Anyone else?

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

No defensive trys yet

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

not for nothing..

.. but Sori has hit the ball hard twice now.. once for a double.. :)

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fonzi is looking sharp drew.

Ron is talking about how he has changed his balance. Plus fonzi is taking that low and away pitch he normally flails at. that is normally a good sing. He lined out his first at bat hard. than doubled in his second to left center

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

excellent, excellent!

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 6, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

great recovery

by Randy… kid’s got composure

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs lead 4-1

i’ll take it. Top of the order coming up

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice job of minimizing that damage

especially with 4 outs. Orel talked about how great randy pitch diaz. basically saying Diaz had nothing he could do any sort of damage with

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

3-1 to Kosuke he walks

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

dome walks

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Kosuke really nice day

3 PA. 2/2 with a walk. rbi, run and double

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Dragon--

1 – Any update on Dome’s diary lately? Or word about him batting leadoff the last few days?

2 – Whatcha eating for lunch today??

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

He posted new diary yesterday

and I will do translation maybe tonight – pls keep watching!

and today’s lunch…. I will decide it before this game is over!

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep us updated on both.

The diary translations are invaluable, one of my favorite fanpost features here.

And the sushi… well… i get jealous mostly, but great to see. What we have here in Chicago doesn’t cut it compared to even San Fran or Hawaii.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Introducing your new Cubs leadoff man..

KOSUKE FUKUDOME!!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Only about a year late for my tastes

But I’ll definitely take 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 6, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

ouch

that was a blown hit and run.

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 6, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

well that was wierd

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Hit and run fail

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

hit and run ...

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Possible hit and run I am thinking?

Cuz kosuke is out by a mile and pitch was up and in so theriot couldn’t even swing.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob agrees

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 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

ya it was.

wasn’t kosukes fault. Bobby Cox is old school probably sniffed that one out.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

He started to drift outside...

to get in position to round 2nd. Needs to focus on actually getting to second first.

by kanderber on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Hard to hit the ones under your chin

i’ll let that slide

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah...

that was just unlucky.. :(

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

how come

the hit and run couldn’t have come on the one that bounced off the catcher just then? :P

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Just signing on

Fuku looks great.

Ramitez looks okay, hitting the ball well.

and Soriano, two well struck balls

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

theriot grounds out to short

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

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 6, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

D-Lee pops out to shallow center

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Everything we are hitting is hard

would like to tack on a few.

Keep it up Randy.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 6, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reds down 12-1 now

top 4th

http://espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=290706122

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah 10 run first inning was awesome

if you don’t like the reds

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

a Reds fan I know was making fun of Fukudome and the Cubs a week ago

I’ve made fun of him every day since.

Dome .353/.400/.765 Cubs 4-1 since.

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Top of Braves order due up.

would be nice to get mcclouth and prado b4 chipper and mccan

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

fail

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta go, later Cubs fans.

Bring home another victory all.

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by KaliCub on Jul 6, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2 mcclouth homers on first pitch

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah - he likes to do that to us

Thankfully, he’s not in our division any more

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

by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

yow.

McClouth yard.

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 6, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

McLouth homers

4-2 Cubs.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome's new diary posted yesterday

I will do the translation tonight (on my time JST)…. until then just enjoy photos…
http://www.fukudome1.com/diary/20090706.html

uh oh homer…

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Judd comes on, and bad things happen.

Both in the game, and IN MY EARS.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Mcclouth killed us as a pirate.

and is killing us as a brave. I guess only good thing is we will see fewer of him.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

no, you need to cut back on the drinking..

.. and then you’ll see fewer of him.. ;)

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

We'll see him less often

to say fewer of him, would be like clone-mclouth. That’d be scary

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

What if every copy was degraded from the original, tho?

Gen1 would always triple, Gen2 would always double…

By the time we got to Gen6, all he could do would be stand at the plate and drool, like Todd Hundley.

"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 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO

way to work Hundley into that..

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

god, i hate mcclouth.

he kills us.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 6, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

good thing hes not in our division anymore

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

exactly my thoughts

see above

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

prado pops out to theriot behind second. one out

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll be happy

To see Randy go six and give up 2 runs. Then go Guzman, Marmol Gregg.

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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

3-1 to chipper and he flys out to dome 2 away

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Bottom of the 5th

Milt, Rami, Sori. I predict mind blowing production

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Mccann lines one hard in the gap to right center

GREAT RUNNING CATCH BY DOME

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Tonight's MVP, thus far.

Great to see him clicking again.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome can run!!

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Dome!

nice play!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

What they saying

I got ESPN going

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

What they saying

I got ESPN going for a change of pace tonight. since I get them every night.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

talking about lucky underwear

and how Bob may wear special underwear when he wants to make a good broadcast.

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 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

theyre talking about underwear

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bob said

he was wearing his lucky underwear tonight. Silence…….then Len said Bob stopped his dead in his tracks. Then the inning was over and Len was thankful to not have to ask Bob any more questions.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

He wears them when he

wants to have a good boradcast.

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Steve & Orel not so much...

have Pat & Ron on the “radio”/computer now… well Judd & Ron actually right now.. maybe should give ESPN commentators another chance.. lol

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Inning over. didn't start out too good

but randy settled down to retire next 3.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Gosh I envy your house

How do you watch all of the Cubs games?

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

not all Cubs game broadcasted here

but maybe 3-4 games per month on my satellite channel (J-Sports) and maybe 3-4 games per year on NHK (public broadcasting)

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you get American ESPN?

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes if I pay...

but I am subscribing “J-Sports ESPN” that shows ESPN program selectedly – but I can watch Sports Center every night

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very cool.

Again, so glad you can join us.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

beautiful!

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

by zevkalman on Jul 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

sun is out here now too...

but pretty cold and wintry out there.. :\

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least you guys are in similar time zones...

"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 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's it.

I’m moving in with dragon.

by Neifi Puppy on Jul 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bradley

3 unassisted.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

what a play by escobar

showing off some

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

well

Rami is getting the bat on the ball.

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 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

3 mega quick outs

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Prado with a nice catch there

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

prado nice over the shoulder catch on fonzi jam shot

we go down in only 5 pitches

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano pops to second

That’s the first time he hasn’t hit the ball well. Things are looking better for him.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

And DLee can sit next to him.

Anyone older than 30 = worthless.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember 2 months ago

When you were saying Lee should be benched for Hoff?

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

when i was saying that?!?!

I wasnt even here then. And I was being sarcastic, I think Fuld is trash.

by dimarco on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

My bad I wasn't clear

I was referring to the general population here.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuld isn't trash.

He’s just not a full time player.

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 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I blame Drew

"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 6, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

and well you should!

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 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

his KOWZR's been in the toilet for the last several minutes...

he needs to be benched.. and don’t talk to me about small sample size!!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

My sample

is normally sized, thank you very much!

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 6, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think its more Jurjens is settling in

and a combination that he and bobby knew our game plan was to ambush him early in count. he adjusted. now we have too.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall warming up

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Inning & score?

"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 6, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

as is guz

and it is the top of the 6th 4-2 cubs

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thx

"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 6, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

2-2 to Anderson WOW great pitch but ump called it ball

should have been strike three

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Zone has been tight on BOTH SIDES

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Your sig line is wrong...

He said “have some speaks” or something similar…

by kanderber on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

no he repeats it.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

he repeatsto have to have

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

anderson grounds out to theriot one out

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Gotta agree with the ESPN guys...

Not really sure why Marshall is warming up right now.

by kanderber on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Escobar brakes his bat as he flys out to fonzi.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

He should go to Meineke

"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 6, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOP!

go Sori!

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 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano got a good jump?

what is happening here?

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

yah and thats tough cuz escobar broke his bat and he swings hard

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Literally.

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kotchman floats first pitch into left field. two out single

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori

Sori came back on lineup today or from couple games ago?

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

few days ago

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

sat 2-3 games

then came back dropped in the order for the last couple

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey seagulls!

This isn’t Cleveland!

Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!

by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

1st pitch to Diaz he grounds into FC to theriot who goes short way to 2nd

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Inning over.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Insurance runs would be nice.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought

they were State Farm Insurance runs? lol

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sponsored by State Farm?

"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 6, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jurjens only at 77 pitches

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Which Cub on ASG this year?

Dome says he will enjoy ASG break with his family on his diary….

BTW we have 5 Dragons on NPB ASG this year

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly

is the only Cub to go to the ASG this year.

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 6, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lilly

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

believe us, Dragon

no one else on the team deserves it.

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 6, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

D-Lee would..

if not for the glut of NL first basemen having great seasons…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

who's leading the stretch?

on radio now…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Erik Estrada? Really?

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

ohhhhh

yeah, I can recognize his voice now.. it’s Ponch! lol

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto hits it right at soto. one out

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

He can do anything!

"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 6, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

right at escobar

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto

6-3

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Homerun Derby

Gonzalez, Pujols, Fielder, and Howard are all in it.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot strikes out on nasty pitch. two outs

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Jurrjens first strikeout

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wells will take At Bat

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Wells grounds out 6-3. inning over

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Wells goes 6-3.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Wells is pitching well

but id have both Marshall and Guzman ready to go.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 6, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

both are

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wells and Jurrjens

.. both on 87 pitches through 6.

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Be interesting to see if Jurjens leads off or bobby goes for pinch hitter.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Jurjens is getting pinch hit for.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo hoo!

Braves bullpen time! I smell Cubs runs in the air!

"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 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

actually that might be me..

.. haven’t showered yet this morning.. :P

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gregor Blanco is the pinch hitter.

and lou has pulled Wells

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Nobody watching Tour de France?

Okinawan local rookie boy Yukiya Arashiro finished fifth a day ago and that was the highest finish of Japanese rider in history…. maybe not many Americans watching it I know even if you have great champion Lance Armstrong…

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I have tried to watch it.

My dad’s obsessed. Try as I might, I just don’t get it.

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm paying attention, but watching is hard here without expanded cable.

Lance jumped to 3rd overall today!

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

two Japanese riders in it, right?

both trying to become the first from your country to finish the great race!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

right

and Yukiya Arashiro is Okinawan boy I support – he has some chance to win flat stages

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

good luck to him!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall on his way in.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

What was Randy's pitch count at?

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

87 I believe...

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

87

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall in

Blanco to pinch hit.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

In the immortal words of Haray Caray... HELLO EVERBODY!!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

If you were a hot dog, would you eat yourself?

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wha?

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Will Farrell as Harry Caray on SNL

Absolutely hilarious.

http://cubs.fandome.com/video/26578/SNL-Will-Ferrell-as-Harry-Caray/

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

that assumes

an amount of flexibility that I do not currently possess.

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 6, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

no doubt, I'm too old for that shit anymore...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Someone needs a yoga refresher

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've been considering it.

my knee is still tight from when I would warm up pitchers for Max’s little league games.

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 6, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

was she

a looker?

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 6, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jimmy!

"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 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yo Clutch!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

you

Jimmay!

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 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

drew...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

G'day Jimmy!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

G'day Cap man!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jimmy!

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012

by heine41 on Jul 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Heine!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hiya Susie Q.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

bobby burns prado and now francouer will be hitter

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

No great loss for the Braves there

Prado’s the 25th guy on the roster. The only reaon he’s not in Gwinnett is because the league figured out Jordan Schaeffer.

"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 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

another great outing by Wells

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Francouer should have been wrung up but ump has tight zone.

instead infield single

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, Riot

how much more effective you could be if you were playing second…

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 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

But then he couldn't show odff the cannon.

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

if by cannon

you mean popgun…

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 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Potato Gun?

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

marshmellow gun

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 6, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm marking my calendar

Drew sees the light!

"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 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

are you kidding?

I’ve long wanted Riot to move to second. Or, you know. Pittsburgh.

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 6, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice catch dlee

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

now mcclouth is tying run who is trying to bunt

and pops out to lee. francouer slides back to first

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

wow

liner bunt! See, its’ not JUST us…

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 6, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

"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 6, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actual ML SS know this.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

what!? marshall facing more than a single batter

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

it is a strange strange day

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

unpossible

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 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

McLouth bunts out

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Figured that would have gone for a homer

Huh.

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

by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prado has worked it full. some close calls went agianst sean.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm here to bring you an out

Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'

by Greggle on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

may we have

another, please?

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 6, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

8 pitch at bat

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prado hits into FC theriot gets lead runner at second.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Prado

6-4 fielders choice

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

two outs and prado at first. with chipper up as tying run. hitting right handed.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Gulp.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn Fonty, eat that, you had no chance to get Prado...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Chipper ahead 3-0

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Pitching around him = smart

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chipper walks on 4 straight. Mccann up now

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Walk

not the worst outcome from that AB

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Milton like.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chipper walks

On 4 pitches

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Mccann can hit lefties too.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

eh

.239 .353 .310 so far this year

less now

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

.283 .362 .450 total

don’t know vs left with RISP, but it’d be tiny sample size

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

by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

well then

it could be tiny sample size without RISP

by LT on Jul 6, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Be careful with B Mac.

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Got 'em!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mccann grouns out 3-1 inning over

we stretch

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Attaboy Sean!

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

wewt!

Estrada is GO!

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 6, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Biggest at bat of game.

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice... Now, let's get some more runs!!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

3-1 Lee to Marshall!!

Let’s stretch!!!

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

It's Ponch!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

he's butchering the song...

.. but still a B+ for enthusiasm.. lol

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Every time i think it can't get worse...

First Denise Richards, now this…

And he doesn’t even know the words.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Could be worse.

Jeff. Gordon.

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

God this is so unnecessary.........

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Estrada is obviously wasted

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

New thread!

JUMP!

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

by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Links to all threads

Thread 2 link,

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jump Fail

Try this: JUMP

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

tequila

mucho tequila

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

during estradas stretch.

there was slurring, laughing and shouting. didn’t think that was possible for take me out to the ball game

"Cubs Win, Cubs Win, CUBS WIN!"

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

by MandMexpress12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Terrible

"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 6, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL

"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella

by TheTruth11 on Jul 6, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey

I think he just provided the 2 best quotes of the season on any Cubs broadcast:

“I’ve seen my share of child pornography”
and
“I met Ron Jeremy, boy what a blessed guy he is”

LOL!

by aphoward on Jul 6, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Orel and the poppy story.

sevens.

by sevens on Jul 6, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

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