First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 7/8, 1:20 CT
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Go cubs go!
"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."
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
+1
"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 think most good CF knock that ball down
wet or not. The game is tight. Its the only thing he should focus on.
Love the
kid pointing and laughing (not Nelson).
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 8, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
So do I
I hope Dempster frames a copy and hangs it in his locker.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Seems like the
type a thing Demp would do.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
The best part is the little kid's dad (or uncle or whoever)
Looking like he’s trying not to throw up his 12th beer.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Norman Rockwell is rolling over in his grave...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
From Deadspin.com:
In a way, this photo beautifully illustrates the great cosmic farce that all Cub fans must play a role in. For a brief moment, the boy is entertained by the clumsy follies of his favorite team, but meanwhile a darker truth lies quietly beneath the surface. The subtle interplay of comedy and tragedy is what defines the Cub Nation’s futile existence as they seek to find humor in their plight, lest the reality of their struggle reduce them to bitter tears.
link
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
That really did need to be done.
Thank you.
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ROY HALLADAY IS NOT THE QUESTION, ANSWER, SOLUTION, INTERMEDIATE, OR ANYTHING IN BETWEEN.
IF YA’ALL DON’T SHUSH ABOUT THIS HALLADAY THING I’M GONNA GO ERIC HANNA ON YER ARSES
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 8, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
LIND IS THE TRUE ANSWER!!!
"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."
OK... I've waited this long...
Who the hell is ERIC HANNA?
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Do a search for him and look at the lone FanPost he made.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it was his only comment, in fact.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
GREATEST FANPOST EVER!!!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 8, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh.... got it now.
HE IS AN EXCELLENT POSTER. AMONG THE BEST I’VE EVER SEEN. IN FACT, HE’S SO DAMN AWESOME WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO TRADE HIM FOR ADAM LIND.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Needs more run-on sentences.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
LIND FOR THAT IDIOT BRADLEY MAKE IT HAPPEN HENDRY
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 8, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
GETIT DONE JIM!
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 8, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Go and enjoy what he brought us
"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."
As much as I am a Halladay fan...
You are correct, sir! Rec’d
GO CUBS GO
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 8, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Im so glad it stopped right there
"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."
It's looking like one of those seasons
where it just ain’t going to happen. Soto hurt now…2010 can start any time now, this season has been a nightmare combo of injuries and bad offense.
The season isnt even close to over
How is it not going to happen?
"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."
for Beltway Cubs Fan
the season ended April 13th.
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 8, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't mean winning isn't going to happen
I mean it seems like just being fully healthy does not look in the cards
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I can agree with you there
Rami is back though, atleast that’s something.
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
This season has been a nightmare combo of debbie downers and ledge jumpers
“I find your lack of faith disturbing” *applies force choke
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you have a picture for almost anything?
"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."
yes
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Even a naked man humping a beached whale?
"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."
Yes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Then you really do have it all
That is my all time favorite internet picture
"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."
A young child jumping rope at a park as the Blue Power Ranger practices ninja moves in the background?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
The sea was angry that day, my friends
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
i clarified my post
so relax cubsfanatic. I make no projections on the season’s final result, but the injury train has not stopped rolling.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I agreed with your clarification
so relax beltway. This isn’t the first time you’ve cried wolf
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Wow.
Pity party, table for one, we can seat you now.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 8, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
my god. get a grip
pardon my disappointment that within a day of getting Rami back Dempster and Soto are out. I think I’m ALLOWED to be disappointed.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I think everyone read your comment as it was the end of the season for the Cubs
"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."
that's fine, i get that
but i clarified immediately and the posts kept coming. whatever. I’ll just internalize my disappointment and keep the sunshine shining here on ye old sunshine board
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha
“get a grip”…that’s great.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
Mother Nature needs to realize as fans we are not happy with her performance.
"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."
The sky is crying...
…look at the tears roll down the street…
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis,
vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque,
Nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
So does anybody have the right lineup (that includes Blanco i think?)
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
didn't somebody recently say that theriot was out of the lineup?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
He was initially (according to Wittenmeyer that is)
but was added later (again, according to Wittenmeyer)
Daver said that Lou said it in pregame
But I think Lou just got confused
"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."
So Sori and Soto get a day off to rest?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Another injury? day to day? what's up
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Strained oblique
During BP
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Morneau and Hamilton are not participating in the Derby this year.
So we will have a new Derby champion, and Hamilton won’t be breaking his 28 homer record. How many homers do you think Josh woulda hit to shallow right had last year’s game been at the New Yankee Stadium?? 35? 40??
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
OMF freddy sanchez was not in the starting lineup
It’s happening!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
That got an audible LOL in my cubicle.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Rain delay OT Newsflash...Man dies falling into vat of chocolate
I guess tripping over a railing is better than falling to your death into a vat of chocolate.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
forgot link
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Also OT Oscar G. Mayer died
Link
Oscar G. Mayer, retired chairman of the Wisconsin-based meat processing company that bears his name, has died at the age of 95.
"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."
He was such a weiner.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
aw
my hot-dog is sad.
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 8, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
And they say hot dogs are bad for you.
The guy lived to be 95!
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I'm enjoying the rain song medley
that they’re playing on WGN Radio. They’ve pretty much linked together every song they could think of that mentions rain or umbrellas.
Led Zepplin?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
My first thought
"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
Houses of the Holy doesnt get enough credit for how good it is
"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."
And to add, neither does Presence
And I will stand by my love for In Through the Out Door
"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."
+122987324876233987123987231987598723 to the Nth
Both albums are sublime. South Bound Suarez always makes me smile.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
pretty much everything
from the Beatles to Missy Elliott to Singing In The Rain; it’s a pretty unbelievable medley, just the 10 – 15 seconds of each song that actually mentions rain or umbrellas.
by false cognate on Jul 8, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
God?
Or at least, Dumbledore?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
If only ERIC HANNA were here.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
He could
BLOW THE CLOUDS AWAY WITH THE POWER OF HIS MIGHTY CAPITALIZATION
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
WE NEED TO TRADETHAT IDIOT RAIN FOR SOME SUNSHIN GETITDONE JIM!
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 8, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
More like Neville,
on the good side but just not able to adapt in social situations.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Dude, Neville plays a vital role in the series.
No way Hanna is like this dude. More like Crabbe.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Are you dissin my man Eric now? Geek fight.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I hear Eric likes cake, too. Maybe you'll like him now.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Jesus Christ...
you know an oblique is going to keep him out significant time too.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Are you saying Jesus Christ can overcome a muscle pull?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
This is getting
disgusting. We all know how long obliques can last. He’ll be shelved for a while.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
strained oblique while lighting it up hitting in batting practice today
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He might be
day to day while receiving liposuction treatments!
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Soto has been playing a hell of a lot better in the past few weeks
He has now gone 20-for-66 over his last 20 games. He has 11 extra-base hits in those games to go with his 12 RBI.
So I hated to see that.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry
I didn’t use a humor font. I was definitely being facetious. :)
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
It wasn't meant spec for you
just pointing out that fact in case anyone wasn’t aware of it. That he hasn’t been struggling in the last month or so.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 8, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Tarp coming off the field now
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Just watched
a nice piece on Brenly and his son during the rain delay.
As Bob says, it looks like his son is angry at the ground when he is running.
Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air...
I like the story he told last night...
about his son catching Guzman in the minors. “Dad, that was the best pitcher I’ve ever caught in my life.”- Michael Brenly
by sloathcheck78 on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
work sucks
im glad to have another day game to keep me hardly working
Did anyone
check out the photos on the Chicago Tribune website of Cubs’ injuries? Pretty interesting….
Dude,
There’s nothing funny about twisting your testicle. It just sounds…horrible.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I just think
Big Z was full of it saying his elbow hurt from being on the computer too much. Chat rooms, none the less!
OK, I should know this...
but who is the emergency catcher if Hill gets out while Soto is nursing his strained fat tissue?
For some reason, I thought it was Miles. So, NOW who is it?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
They will prolly bring up a catcher from Triple A
for the Cards series is what I read
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 8, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
How long is Geo going to be out?!
I assumed it would just be today. Are they going to have to DL him?
MRI today
ESPN Chicago (Levine) said Geo was sent to Northwestern Hospital for an MRI this afternoon.
per gordo on twitter
Soto to be reexamined friday. With 4 games in 3 days Cubs could be forced to get robinson or clevinger from iowa.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 8, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't Rod Beck say you "couldn't pull fat"?
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
DeRosa
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 8, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone else considered
the Cubs getting involved with the Halladay talks? I’m sure it’s been discussed earlier but I’m not reading through everything.
I mean, we all know JH is probably going to trade Jake Fox sooner or later, and we have prospects from the DeRo trade. Thoughts?
the cubs dont need starting pitching
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 8, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really
You don’t see too much trade speculation on BCB.
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 8, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
You are correct, sir...
…the only thing we see less of on BCB is lineup orders.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
or funny pictures.
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 8, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
look in the pre game thread....
if was talked about at length
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 8, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Anakin?
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 8, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Roger Waters?
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 8, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL. Halladay = all morning
Let’s keep Fox please. We finally groomed a hitter, and Soriano isn’t gonna be in LF forever. Despite that horrible contract of his.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
I figured the same
but don’t really want to crawl thru the discussion.
Pat and Ron are on now…. Let’s hope for a strong showing today!
but I’m not reading through everything
Search in Firefox:
CTRL+F = HALLADAY
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
well if it's not worth your energy to do a simple search...
it’s certainly not worth our energy to rehash everything just for you.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
First I've heard of it.
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national anthem
By the time she finishes the rain will be back. It this Steve Trachsel’s daughter?
by lohroffc on Jul 8, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Rain delay theater on the radio?
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 8, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
The Human Rain Delay
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
This baseball quiz is really damn hard.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
baseball has rules?
I thought it was just “whatever Blue said”
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
No one doing PBP?
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paging Drew.
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TWSS
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
okay
than someone’s gonna have to do pbp.
NOT IT!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I have to watch on gameday
And I am half reading a book. NOT IT
"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."
Gotta work - or pretend to.
NOT IT
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Yeah
1 out
"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."
Hope that makes YouTube.
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whoopsie. Hmm, freudian typo?
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 8, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Inning ending
DP. Nice start, Kevin.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 8, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
I'm in a meeting
will do PBP when I get out.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
One inning down without scoring, phew...
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
as long as he doesn't have a torn up wrist he's good to go
DeRo could be out for a while
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
He's chubby and likes to smoke weed.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
IT'S YOU, OK?
HE LEARNED IT FROM WATCHING YOU!
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 8, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i like this lineup
I am optimistic we will put some runs up today.
Beltway, optimistic?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
kiss of death?
applied by me. Perhaps.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm picturing a death eater kiss right now with Potter references.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
July 15, mark it down!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Hart's gameday photo
has the most ridiculous handlebar ‘stache I’ve seen in ages.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
So... I get putting Theriot in after Soto went out
But why couldn’t Bradley still hit 2nd?
Dom, Bradley, Lee, Rami, Fox, Theriot, Baker, Hill, Hart.
That’s a lineup we can all get behind.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
I liked that lineup
but Lou’s obsessed with handedness. Can’t bunch the leftys together
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
i agree 100%
bradley in the #2 hole is very appealing.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh...
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
rofl
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 8, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
ewww
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jul 8, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
cue the conversation
about how different lineups don’t really mean that much from a production standpoint.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 8, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Base Clogger!
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jul 8, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome walks - LEADOFF WIN
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im gonna see
if its possible to participate in a game thread from my phone.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 8, 2009 2:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Our new leadoff hitter like to get on base....huh.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions
Even after that game last night
I still like Kosuke in the leadoff spot
"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."
Why woudn't...
…you want your hightest OBP guy (who can run a little bit and is a smart baserunner) leadoff?
I am still scratching my head over Soriano hitting in that spot since 07.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Dome saw more pitches in that at bat
that Soriano saw the entire month of june
Theriot has a .437 OBP with runners on base? o.O
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
Only we can hit into a hit-and-run DP!!
Sounds like we got screwed on the call at 2nd!! According to Pat & Ron.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
when we got him
he was activated… ph the next day (i think)
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
When the Cubs traded for him.
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Ack...
Double Play
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 8, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
Sounds like close call at second.
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it wasnt close
he was def safe
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 8, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Not at all.
As Len just said “that’s one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen. I mean, it wasn’t even close”
Wow, the Cubs better get that call back later in the game.
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it wasn't even close...Dome was safe.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
was it a pulled foot?
or was Dome just there…stuck at work…
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He was running on the pitch and had already slid INTO the base and had is ass literally sitting on the bag when the 2nd baseman caught the ball.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
guess i gotta see that
to believe it
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Blown call by the 2nd base ump....
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
"One of the worst calls I've ever seen", says Len
“Horrible call”, says Bob
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
another lazy umpire call
a la Jeter stealing third. Kasper just said it was one of worst calls he’s ever seen. I agree
wow
643. at least it was a bad call.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 8, 2009 2:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
OMFG, that was a bad call!!!!
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yelling from the top stairs
too early to get ejected.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
standing at the top of the dugout...
yelling “What the FUCK!”
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yelling F bombs from the top of the steps.
We have a strict no jumping over the rail poilcy now.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
God
Lou’s slow enough walking to the mound. Can you imagine a hobbled Lou?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Would love to see him stop drop and roll though
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Pat and Ron aren't happy
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 8, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
if only bradley would have been in the #2 hole
i just feel like that whole inning would have turned out differently :)
Well we def took it in the 2 hole in that situation.
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I'm not watching it, I'm at work, and it sounds like it was a bad call
by Don't Fear the Reaper on Jul 8, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions
Sounded bad. Looked worse. Safe by a MILE...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis,
vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque,
Nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
After looking at the replay, it was even worse.
A “MILE” in this case was literally TWO FEET. Dome’s foot is on bag. The ball is still TWO FEET from the fielder waiting on the toss from the SS.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis,
vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque,
Nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
"The worst call I've ever seen at 2B," says Bob
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
by SackMan on Jul 8, 2009 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
WHY DOES HE HAVE HIS SUN GLASSES ON
"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
Ask Allie.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Dome
make any kind of fuss at all?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
he sat on bag for awhile
"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 8, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
and that means its a terrible call
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 8, 2009 2:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
it was an indefensible call
Dome laid on the ground with shocked look. He never says anything
thtas inexcusable and lazy by the ump.
out of position. with sun glasses on with the sky over cast and it raining. Absolutely AWFUL
"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
They can't even use the "the ball beat the runner" excuse this time.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
i think its the same concept though
Umpires make these calls on context rather than facts. Ground ball right to the SS, 99 times out of 100 the guy is out so they just raise the right arm
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 8, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
that's
no excuse.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 8, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
In that case...
ANY ASSHOLE CAN BE AN UMP IF YOU DON’T HAVE TO WATCH THE FARKING PLAY AND DECIDE WHAT ACTALLY HAPPENED.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish we had that crazy minor league manager
who would run out there… pick up the base… and take it home with him.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
Or belly crawl from the back of the mound and toss the rosin bag like a granade at the Umpire.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Whats even worse is that takes an rbi chance away from aramis ramirez.
"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
this isnt working
bye
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 8, 2009 2:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
he was trying to do gamethread from the phone
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Okay you're on probation now, one more and you'll be watching PBP from the bench.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Although
he might be randy… i’m not watching
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
If he gets the win, I bet he will be.
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Now the HP Ump is squeezing Hart.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 8, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
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