First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Monday 7/6, 6:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 6, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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GO CUBS GO
Welcome back, Rami!!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions
Happy Aramis day!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
How far can the Cubs go with A-Ram back?
Cool conversation going on over here about who will have greater impact for their team, Ramirez for the Cubs or Quentin for the Sox. http://tinyurl.com/pf8pnu
by Brother Mouzone1 on Jul 6, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Hendry with the near Freudian slip re: Patton “He’s out with a right grain, um, groin strain.”
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
wonder what he did to his bread
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Big hand for A-Ram in the lineups
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 6, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
Someone steal a no diving sign from the shallow end of a pool
and put it at 3rd base
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
I am phone-only today
Due to irrational superstitions. I can haz PbP?
"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
Braves putting their best lineup out
might be a barn burner!
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
FFS
Orel… he grew up a CARDINAL fan.
Its called GOOGLE.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Soriano
He could have used 15 days to get his head straight. Keep Fuld at LF,
DFA him! :)
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn you, McClouth!
Damn you to hell!
"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
It's how he gets his rhythm
That, and 8 12" woofers in his SUV.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I am so happy this game is on Comcast.
I dont have to deal with the ESPN announcers
"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."
I'm guessing it's not Sut doing color, then?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Is Hershieser...
filling Joe Morgan’s role as “Cub Hater”?
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No
I dunno.
I like him. This group is pretty good
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Good...
I’d be disappointed if he was…as he’s from my neck of the woods.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Bleah
I can handle O’Brien – the other two are just yapping baggage.
Could be worse – could be Morgan.
"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
Ryan Braun seems to have adapted a little hop or something
by Pre on Jul 6, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I did, too
He stole four bases for the Rangers the other night
by Pre on Jul 6, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
At the supermarket?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nice play by Wells.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
Liner back to Wells
Chipper out. Runner on 2nd.
2 outs.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
grounder back to Wells
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing there's some derivation of 'Trashcan' there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
No squaws out there this time?
Bad times for the Fan Cam :(
"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
Have we ever faced Jurrijens before?
I’m trying to remember…
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Yes
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
No
Missed him the last two times he was scheduled – once for injury, once for rain
"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
No...
He fell down the dugout steps when he was supposed to pitch at Wrigley last year and we haven’t faced him down there.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why I thought we had seen him....I forgot about that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's get some runs!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
ESPN: Chicago Cubs lineup brought to you by Jack Daniels.
I’ll drink to that.
"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.
Fitting...
though at some points this season Everclear wouldn’t be strong enough of a sponsor for the lineup.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
2-1 to Kosuke.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
Nice piece of hitting, Kosuke!
Way to get it started!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
Dome basehit. Let the runs begin.
"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.
Alright
don’t need 9 people doing pbp.
i’m done. y’all do it! :-)
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Wow... Good sac bunt
and I think the right move.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Theroit sac bunt
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Wow. A bunt.
"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.
NEVER PLAY FOR 1 RUN EARLY IN A GAME!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
YOU DON'T BUNT IN THE FIRST INNING!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions
Even with this
offensive history?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Ah...
I hate it when I’m not in on the joke.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
You never know how many opportunities you're going to get against Jurrjens.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes we do....
at least 27.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Thankfully for us, it didn't matter.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice bunt there by Riot.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions
Well done by Theriot
hopefully the guy from the other nice isn’t in here. DONT PLAY FOR ONE RUN EARLY
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
LOU PLAYING SMALL BALL??
IS HE POSSESSED?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
3-1 to DLee.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
What up cub fans? What a glorious day in Cubdom.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
GONE
HOLY CRAP D.LEE IS AWESOME
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
The reports of Lee's demise...
… may have been greatly exaggerated.
"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"
YES SIR!!!!!!!!!!
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by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
D-Lee
Is king of all that the EYE CAN SEE
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
D LEE
strikes again!!!!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
Great start
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
He is on FIRE!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
Or gained us one
If Riot had GIDP…
"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
Woooooooo!!!!!
we’re gonna see Rami in the first
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Wow. I can't believe that guy. Lee, what happened?
"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.
Chip knows about DLee HRs.
"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.
Milton "the cleanup hitter" Bradley batting.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions
I'll tell him what he can clean up...
…grumble grumble
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
DLee, sorry for everything I ever said about you.
What a surge, he’s carrying the team on his back.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Nobody doesn't like Derrek Lee!
"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
YAY we get to see Aramis this inning
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
This place is gonna flip shit when Aramis comes up to bat.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
consider the shit flipped
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Stand and Ovate!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Standing O!
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by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions
ANTICLIMACTIC!
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
I guess he was
chomping at the bit.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Anticlimactic.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
And MB did what?
"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
lined out to 2nd
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
And Halloween
And Cinco de Mayo, and…
"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
Gave up my ticket for tonights game last minute...
… traded it for a 7:05 game later in the season, wasn’t convinced i could make it in time.
Now i’m disappointed. Beautiful weather, Rami back, DLee continuing to look incredible.
I guess at least my long weekend sunburn won’t be added on to at least?
"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"
Pat & Ron are AHEAD of TV tonight, timing-wise...
Usually TV precedes WGN radio.. disconcerting change,
but w/o real meaning;
I hear what’s about to take place on the screen: :-/
any body else getting this effect?
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions
If it's a digital feed
can you not pause it to sync?
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I've had that happen with a game thread and a NFL game
then realized I had paused the DVR a while back so wasn’t live.
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
I don't expect Superman feats from ARam,
but I do expect the rest of the team to get a rise from him being in the lineup.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Wut?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sensing
a currency theme tonight.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
That hard cash, right there.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Once she told me
she felt like I was trying to put an oyster in a slot machine. Not a compliment.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Boy, I should really watch what I say around here
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Alright
I’m off to enjoy finally being able to WATCH a game on TV.
Later everyone
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Night allie
"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."
I saw Rami's shoulder twinge as soon as he made contact with the ball.
Was that my imagination?
"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.
noticed it 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 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully we were both imagining things
"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 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
K!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions
A Ram is butting .000 since returning from the DL..
When is everyone here going to start admitting that his career is OVER. J/K :).
It looks like he didn't hustle on the grounder
I don’t like his new lackadaisical attitude lol
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
DFA! DFA!
DF…What? New username? Oh crap…
Small sample size! Small sample size!
"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
Homework to do
Hoping for a Cubs win!
"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."
2 down on a flyball to Milton.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions
I'm confused by this
Leadoff man getting on base? Moving runners over? DLee hitting for power?
I…I…just don’t know what to do.
July: New month, new team
Take a nice hot bath
And drink some herbal tea…
"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
Can't
at work :-(
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 6, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
That's just quitter talk
You have to work hard at alcoholism, too.
by false cognate on Jul 6, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
It isn't easy, let me tell you. I need another drink to think about it...actually.
"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.
MILTON!
With the Leather!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Nice catch against the wall by Bradley
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Nice catch by B radley, way to go Milty!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Terrific catch!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
MILTON DOES HIS BEST SAM FULD IMPRESSION!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
ZOMG!
HE CAUGHT THE BALL! AND REMEMBERED HOW MANY OUTS THERE WERE! HOLY CRAP.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
well we don't know that for sure lol
He could have thought there were two again and just gotten lucky this time. ONLY KIDDING. Hell of a catch
"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 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley into the ivy!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
Nice catch, MB.
He ain’t afraid of no brick wall like the guy out in LF :-)
"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.
It's definitely a trend I can get on board with
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed, Fukudome is doing well as our leadoff hitter so far
However, I do feel bad for Fuld not being able to stay with the team.
He should be back
if there’s any justice in the world.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
who'd have thought that putting the best OBP guy on the team leadoff
and the struggling free swinger 6th would help the team?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
What a stretch...
That Lou is a real ground breaker.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
+16
"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 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm marking Thursday as the turnaround
the day Lou saw a leadoff hitter get on base and then moved Sori down.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Soriano hit it hard at least
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Yeah. Maybe batting sixth is good for him.
It’s definitely good for me.
"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.
LOL.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice play by Chipper.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
Little Babe! Solid right back up the middle.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions
Wells singles to right
"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
Wow. Way to go, Randy!
Smoked that one!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
Sometimes it breeds a lawsuit
of the sexual harassment variety…
Srsly
There’s a whole new vibe to this offense. I dig it.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Can Wells teach Theriot how to do that again?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
+1
I miss that Theriot
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
1at & 2nd 2 out?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Dome doubles in mikey
"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
3-0?
Wasn’t Lee’s HR a 2 run HR?
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
For like the 6th game in a row I can’t watch because I’m at work so I’m relying on all of you to keep me updated lol
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
"I play real sports…not trying to be the best at exercising."
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Haha +16
I get at least one response like that pretty in much every gamethread
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably about 1/2 of them are from me.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It's all good
Still gets a laugh out of me everytime… Can’t wait for season 2, KP is the man!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome WITH A LAZER
double to the corner!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I'm liking this run scoring business...
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
Way to go our new leadoff hitter!!!!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Correction:
FUKUDOME FOR GOVERNOR OF ALASKA
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Robodome!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
he does seem to do well in the cold
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Can he see Japan from there?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
He can practically see Japan from his back porch
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Constitutaional issues aside.
I like the idea.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
wonder if it is cuz of move to lead off spot.
Remember how well he hit in 2 spot.
"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 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He batted lead-off a few times last year
And stunk up the joint – doing much better there this time around
"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
Kosuke! Nice!!!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. Dome likes the #1 spot. Let's keep him there for the time being.
"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.
Riot could deliver a huge punch here...
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
Oh My Gosh
we scored in back-to-back innings!!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Better to be lucky than good!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
If they make another ALIEN movie,
Yunel Escobar could be the co-star.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Theriot safe on the Double Clutch....ironic.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
They don't need to when they're in the zone I guess
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sry
meant as a reply to West Coast Diehard
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting, but the Cubs aren't taking a lot of pitches
Good aggressive hitting.
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
Love the double clutch on a ball from Riot, perfect!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
OK, great inning!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
ARam to lead off
the 3rd.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Nope. Milton will lead off the 3rd.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
They look like a new team
like they have confidence, every guy isn’t pressing
July: New month, new team
Hey Heine, what a glorious day!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
LOLOLOLOL
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
And so much...
for the Phils sucking at home…at least for a night.
Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!
by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 6, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW
That’s incredibly embarrassing…
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
ehhh i think dusty can rally!
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
10-1 now
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
My favorite thing about it is that Howard struk out TWICE that inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
reds just got a run. theyre not out yet :P
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Lined out to 3rd. Chipper made a great play. Hit it hard.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
lineout to 3rd
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Ladies and Gents,
Your 2009 Cubs have finally decided to show up. The season from here on out should be enjoyable.
NotBruceFroemming should enjoy the rest of the season, no?
"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.
and therefore he won't have anyone to name call
which is what he enjoys most
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 6, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
feel better 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 7, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions
How can he possibly enjoy it
When we don’t have DeRo?
"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
Haha but I do admit he did have a point about some Cubs fans
they talk about Dero being like the sole reason why the Cubs went to the playoffs last year.
we won't see him again
if the Cubs are winning. The negative nabobs will be gone
by LT on Jul 6, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Does he just come out at night?
"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.
NBF comes around win or lose
harsh or not, the dude just wants intelligent conversation
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Yeah, but demeaning and acting like an ass to everyone else.
He reminds me of the grumpy guy in UP.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was only a matter of time...
Time to come back down off the ledge everyone, this team’s got some life in it now!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I spent a few days there awhile ago, but I'm back and excited!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Screw Colby Rasmus
These guys can say what they want about him, but Randy Wells has been one of the best pitchers in baseball.
Wells for MVP!
Hey gang!
Just peeking in here… good start eh?
I’m enjoying a rare Cubs TV broadcast down under and IT IS AWESOME! :)
"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 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
OY!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE!
"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 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
c'mon BCB!
nobody knows the correct response to this? Will Ferrell even demonstrated this when he was last on the Daily Show.. I’m disappointed.. :(
"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 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Heine FTW!
coming through for team BCB.. :)
"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 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I always said "OI OI OI"
but that might be due to listening to a lot of Cockney Rejects and The Business in high school.
OY! OY! OY!
Happy 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
Wow. And you hear American-accented baseball? Or is it Oz English?
"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.
It's Steve Philips and Orel Hershiser and that other clown...
but I just love getting to watch a whole game now and then! :)
"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 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Take the over, the Cubs are scoring now!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
g'day Sue!
"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 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
g'day!! and welcome back!!
Nice start, yes!!
Same tv broadcast I’m getting
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey mate!
fun and getting funner, this game.. :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 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
D-Lee with a rare defensive miscue
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
No worries. Riot fields and throws to first.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions
Here's our NL HOME RUN DERBY GUYS:
Howard
Fielder
Pujols
A-Gonz
I’ll take Pujols in his home ballpark.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I call Fielder winning it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I say Fielder, becasue he won't get cheated by any swings.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I don't know
he’s not scrappy at all
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 6, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
idc who wins, i just want to win the statefarm golden ball contest
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take Pujols in any ballpark
Even though Howard could give him a run for his money, Howard doesn’t miss too many gopher balls
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Fielder.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll go with Fielder
We know what he does with meatballs…
"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
Stares longingly and eats some tofu?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
I'd put money on
Adrian
I think Fielder will tire.
And Gonzalez has a sweet swing.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Alright, im gonna go finish a design project
ill jump back in a little later on. Go Cubs!!!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Time for me to skee-daddle too
Calculus test in half an hour (yea pretty damn exciting, I know). Keep the Good mojo going because I wanna come back to a 10-0 Cubbie lead!
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
Good Eye
By Gameboard
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Wow...
another great at bat.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Way to milk that OBP, Milty.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I'll take it
July: New month, new team
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 6, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
MB has a really good eye. Gee, he walks a lot.
"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.
too bad he's batting 4th all the time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
and the umps
still seem to like to try and screw him over on close calls..
the called inside strike in his first AB had been called a ball to several previous batters…
"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 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Nomar got a standing O
at Fenway tonight.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Milton "the cleanup hitter" Bradley walks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions
How creative lol
Guess it’s straight to the point at least
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
oh jesus christ.
you don’t like your cleanup hitter walking?
where did I say that?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's Rami.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
another lineout to 3rd
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
So help me, Chipper, I will *find* you...
I will find you, take you to Hooters, and will get divorced again!
"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
Aramis doesn't
look like he’s missed much time.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
0-2 t o Aram
he lines out right at chipper
"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
A-Ram
was way out front of that pitch.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
timing may take a while?
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Well yeah,
but Jurrjens didn’t look like he was going to see anything but fastballs to test his swing. After his big rip he probably surprised Aram by going offspeed.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
He smoked that thing.
Doesn’t matter how far out in front you are if you keep your hands back. He hit that right on the nose.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Are you talking about Soto?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Rammy.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Hits one hard. Just right at Chipper.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
Good sign when fonzi is taking that pitch.
"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
and right on cue he doubles
"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
Yeah Sori Doubles!!!!!11!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
It really is a good day for the Cubs
double for Soriano
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Fonzy has
had a couple real nice swings.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Wow...is this the team I've been seeing all year?
"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.
pitch count on Chair Jergins?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
you think the braves
are going to give him the Chair for giving up all these runs?
by LT on Jul 6, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
When fonzi takes that pitch low and away. He usually starts to hit.
"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
Nice swing there by Fonzy.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
Geo just dropped
the loudest F-Bomb I’ve ever heard from a Wrigley hitter live.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
I thought I caught that too
wasn’t sure though. ESPN’s on field microphones are very 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 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
We need Geo to stay hot. Then with A-Ram back
and DLee hitting all will be well
by West Coast Diehard on Jul 6, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
And good lord
that was a perfect strike. Geo just got a gift call.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Phillies dropped 10 runs on Johnny Cueto in the first inning
lol reds
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
And picked up another in the 2nd
to make up for the solo homer the Reds got earlier in the bottom of the 1st.
Two well-hit balls today from Soriano...
that’s a good sign.
So much for the he only hits leadoff thing.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Its funny...
they were just talking about how Soriano has led off more innings hitting 6th.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
I think more importatnly is the fact that he took the pitch right b4 his double.
Ron also has been saying his balance is better.
"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 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Bags loaded.
"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.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
This team has been showing their considerable upside lately..
It’s scary when you start thinking about it
Bases juiced for Fonty.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
Has there been some warping in the time-space continuum?
This looks remarkably like an August 200 Chicago Cubs team
by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 6, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
August 200
has it really been that long since the Cubs looked good?
1800 years?
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
Hmm.. that's a lot of warp there
Were we playing in Cardinals in year 200?
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
wow you ARE old!
I don’t think anyone else remembers Cubs teams from Roman times.. :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 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
1-1.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
I would make
Fontenot pull the ball everytime.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Fontentot grounds out to first. they cut down milton at home.
"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
Gah
FC… force at the plate.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Silver Slugger!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
Another double would be fine
"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
Damn..
forced a great play by Escobar.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
wow what a play by escobar. stole a hit from 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
Damn nice play.
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
Excellent play by Escobar.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
Nice play, but we did load the bases and made the pitcher work hard that inning.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Damn...
could have been 6-0 there.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Man another run or two there would have been nice
but we had fontenot and wells 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
That was a bummer...
.. but I love this Pujols ad on ESPN.. hilarious..
"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 7:03 PM CDT reply actions
It is perfect
b/c Albert’s acting is robotic.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
How nice is it...
… to roll over to the top every inning.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
TWSS
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
approved 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 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
This is good stuff!
Good pitching, and some hits strung together. What team is this
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
New thread!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
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