Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Rockies, Monday 8/10, 7:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 10, 2009 9:45 PM CDT
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Greetings from the Twin Cities
Kinda glad I can’t watch this crapfest…
"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 Aug 10, 2009 9:49 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
This thread is actually quite fun
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Beats a sharp stick in the eye
Barely
"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 Aug 10, 2009 9:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Can't believe
the Cubs have 1 run in 7 innings against a guy with a 5.00 era…AT COORS FIELD.
The depths of suckitude no no bounds.
Tulowitski triples. Is that the cycle?
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Tulo triple
Cycle
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
really?
daaamn
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
this cubs team is going from
bad to worse, Goodnight all, lets hope this turns aroud before its too late. 3 games back of the Cards.
I'm just staying here for the halibut!
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
I said, "Forget the cods, Gil..."
“This guy needs a sturgeon.”
"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 Aug 10, 2009 9:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
hazah! That's what I was watching during commercial breaks...
Thanks for reminding me it was still on.
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I tend to slow down when I see a car wreck
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
6 stranded in the first 2 innings
pretty much spelled doom tonight.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
I picture him
Kinda like Mr. Burns.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
eexxxcellent…
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Get over it
The only thing more tired than his act is people responding to it…you know he loves that, right?
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah his act is tired
but it isn’t any worse than all the know it all gm’s running around on this blog!
Go Cubs Go!!!!
he's here....
….we’ve been trying to ignore him.
(pssst…Vermont)
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
this is kinda lou's fault...he's resting too many guys that we actually need right now
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome, Ramirez (kinda, I don't know how sore his shoulder really is, but we need his bat)
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Fukudome seldom plays vs. lefties.
Ramirez is hurt.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Sore enough that he might miss a couple more games...
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
dome has started almost every game since reed went on the dl
and its not smart playing rami with his bad shoulder
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It'll be a
6 word press conference.
“We sucked. What can I do?”
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
7
“Look…”
"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 Aug 10, 2009 9:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Right. Forgot.
Thanks!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
"What do you want me to say....?"
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
umm...maybe you should watch that replay again
the ball was way in the dirt and Soriano did a bad job of getting it in.
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox might be our best trading chip this off season
He’s a born DH and we don’t really have a position for him anyway.
by bluekoolaide on Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
2010 starting second baseman?
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
a good left fielder would have gotten that ball in a lot sooner...
a good shortstop would have relayed that ball better…and yes a good third basemen would have scooped that ball up. But it’s kinda of crappy to put it all on one player when it was a team effort.
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Somebody needs to tell the Cubs that Phil Rogers said yesterday...
…that they were going to pull away in the division. Has Phil Rogers ever been wrong about anything?
why does he still cover baseball
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I know.
as soon as I read that I thought; “we’re doomed”.
by bluekoolaide on Aug 10, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
this season is far from over
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It isn't so much that there isn't still a lot of baseball to be played
as much as it is how bad the Cubs look; defensively, fundamentally, situationally-I’d love to be optimistic here but the evidence of my own eyes gets in the way.
by bluekoolaide on Aug 10, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Phil said something about the Cardinals only winning 83 games too.
maybe his new byline should be BPhil…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
not really
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
no, minor procedure, he should be fine....
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
Beats a cortisone shot
And it’s awesome if he’s giving birth…
"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 Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i'm sure it was an epidural steriod shot
I’ve had one of those when my back was hurt. Cortisone is shot into the back and the epidural is used so you won’t feel the needle going into your spine.
Great
Cubs Starter Admits Steroid Use
CHICAGO-Carlos Zambrano admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, including steroids, during the 2009 baseball season yesterday in a press conference…
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Why is Marshall in this game?
Has Lou seen the scoreboard?
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
he needs work
of course
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
He should be in left.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
He was suppose
to be unavailable tonight.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
this past offseason
was his worst. No one could predict the injuries but all his moves were mediocre at the very best.
they were bad ... but if the players decided to actually play they wouldn't look too bad
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont know
either way you slice it I don’t think, Heilmann, Miles, Bradley and Gregg look that great
out of all of those
bradley is the only one with any potential
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It seems weird to me that Hendry couldn't get more for Ceda
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
????
That was pretty much his best off season move. Ceda was not worth THAT much but of course the Marlins were salary dumping. I believe Ceda is injured this season.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
it was a good trade for the Cubs when they got him for Todd Walker
Ceda was their 4th best prospect last year …. i was expecting a little more
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
mediocre=terrible.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Aug 10, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
"...make some moves to fill holes"
Wait – are you telling the Cubs to “pound sand”? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Can we just forfeit the rest of this game and just go back home to wrigley?
I don’t see any way of us winning this game…and I’m usually an optimist. I just don’t want our guys to be worn out when we face the Phillies.
I don't think anyones even trying
Anymore. I’m not even watching the game.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, at times like this, the game thread actually starts to help me
It’s kind of nice to share the pain with people who can relate. That’s why I’m still here.
by bluekoolaide on Aug 10, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Only the Outfielders should be worn out after this game...
….from chasing the ball all over the field
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
im surprised the bench hasnt been emptied yet
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Are Larry Biitner or Doug Dascenzo available to mop up?
by bluekoolaide on Aug 10, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Dascenzo is still on the DL
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
...and hopefully tear his rotator cuff on his last pitch
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
hahah i wanted to say that but it would have sounded too brutal
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Aaron Miles
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha he is a human being
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
his stats are inhuman
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I fear for his safety in Chicago...
…better to go back on the DL.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i sometimes wonder who i want more
ONEDEC or miles
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
You gotta think
A chimp taught to hold the bat straight out, drop it and run to first when the ball contacts it would have a better OBP
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyone still here?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
I didn't think you were!
But yes, i am.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Here off and on
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
COOL BEANS! aren't the graphics sweet
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
NOOO
I’m not a fan of playstation. I prefer xbox.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I want a ps3...but i'm waiting for the price drop at the end of the month
I can’t wait for the new madden to come out.
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah
I go for NCAA.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
True
Xbox has bad baseball games. That’s the only thing I don’t like about it.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
i have this weird superstition with baseball games
i can’t play with the Cubs
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That is wierd
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Its a video game
I traded for Hunter Pence, Jayson Werth and Corey Hart and put them on my AA team just to get those assclowns out of the game I enjoy.
Yeah that's nuts
I either sim, or only play like a 20 game season. Ya’know what’s a fun game, that MLB front office manager.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
damn that is nuts. You must have played this season for a while
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I took a month off...
…and just recently picked it up again. But, yeah. I’ve had it since Opening Day!
all the good baseball games are on the ps3 :(
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm around
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
who cares if the sox have an overrated OFer?
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I'm just bummed that they can actually make moves
while we have to sit back and pray for divine intervention.
by bluekoolaide on Aug 10, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Albatross Contract
No thanks.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
For them?
They have to pay his salary. While he attempts to find his brain in AAA…
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
De La Rosa
Has 11 K’s? How bad are the Cubs tonight?
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
Soft throwing Lefties
and right handers.
They are hard to figure out.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
he throws 96 MPH fastballs
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
guess the cubs need to get more right handed?
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori is hitting under .200 against lefties
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
He is one of the top strike out pitchers in the NL
So that is not out of line. However he started out the night with an ERA of 5.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Bases Loaded!
We need a slam…or two.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
DoggieStalker is very happy right now
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Actually I was not watching but it looks nice in the box score.
Was it up the middle or what ? Anyway two hits.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He went right up the middle.
Hard.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Wha'happened?
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 Aug 10, 2009 10:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Um no Fuld just got a hit.
Got to take my pleasures where I can get them.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL....Miles to PH
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
...
god damn it lou
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou has given up this game
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry about asking who was still here.
I wasn’t getting any kind of refresh on the comments. So, to me, it looked like there were only about 10 comments.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
I have mostly watching CSI reruns
but have to take the crappy with the good so I check in.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
soft liner
fudge aaron miles
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
dlee
he gets a pass because he carried the team in june
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I never boo DLee
he saves the team so many errors at first
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
DLee.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles lines...sorta....out to SS
Clutch PH there Aaron
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Miles made the last out
Shocking
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
So the Cubs drag ass home after the game
only to play one of the best teams in the NL, who have just had a day off in our city. Nice.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
...and just got swept by the Marlins...
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 10, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Victorino went to the top of the Sears Tower
And will suffer vertigo for the next three days. Stranger injuries have happened…
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He injured himself
Sprinting in from center yesterday. God, that was a funny ejection.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
or maybe he and that ump that ejected him got into a fight
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Another "In play, out(s)" with the bases loaded.
Would be nice if we got “In play, run(s)” with the bases loaded at some point.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
he does a better BA....
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
have
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
batting averages:
Marshall .231, Miles .197
Let Marshall bat in that situation.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
DFA Miles NOW.....
What’s the KILLER action in this latest reverting to pi%^ poor play……miles aactivation…
C’mon….what’s Cubs 2nd 1/2 record with Miles vs. without Miles.
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
they are 21-28 with miles i believe
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
3 games back after tonight
sigh. NL Central is starting to look like a 1 team race :(
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
Stop saying these things!!!
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, you're right.
I forgot the Cards are facing the almighty Justin Lehr tomorrow night ;)
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 10, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That dude pitches lights out
Ask the Cubs…
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That loss column coushin is long gone
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
The wheels on the bus....
are falling off…..
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
I think Lou should go back putting Dome at leadoff...
He sets the tone of our lineup with his patience at the plate. Our lineup is swinging at way too many balls and not making good contact.
Agreed.
I fail to see why he took ‘im out, unless he’s trying to capitalize on his hot hitting for RBIs. Nobody else seems to be clutch.
So, when is the sale of the team supposed to be complete
supposed to be this month, right?
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
i dont
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is that a silver lining and why does it matter to the cubs?
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
the more the O's lose, the better chance there is for the Cubs to get B-Rob!
;)
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
BROB BROB
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
PV!
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
NO DONT MENTION THAT NAME
HE BETRAYED BY GOING TO THE SOX
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Too little too late....
Needed him two years ago…so now he’ll come rebuild w/ the Cubs??
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
BROB! BROB! BROB! BROB! BROB! BROB! BROB!
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll do a well thought fan post....
Hendry….
1.) Shed salary to sign a 26 RBI RF who puts up stats like … well….I’m trying to be civil about this…
2.) Let’s a legit starting pitcher go for nothing (see above)..OK he can’t 2nd 1/2 pitch….well…lets reserve judgement…
3.) Traded a versitile CLUTCH hitter who’s about to be on his 3rd straight NL Central divison winning team….
4)…..Wood may not have it in Cleveland…but I still say Gregg was a downgrade at closer…
I’m sick of the excuses and the small mkt. BS….THE CUBS should be the premiere NL franchise…PERIOD….
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
Another negative nelly...
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you really blame him?...this game just took the air out of me
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
This game was bad
But is this race really over? That’s ridiculous.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn't
KCJones did. Besides, we’ve had plenty of those types of fanposts.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting...
Just curious – did you have these same thoughts when these events actually happened?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Sorry letting go of Wood and getting Gregg
Was the best off season move. If we had gotten a half way useful body for Marquis it might have been worth it however as it has been pointed out but for not having Marquis Wells would not have gotten a shot at the rotation. The DeRosa trade is the most maddening
but Stevens and Gaub may make us forget that but not this year.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully
We will forget about DeRo by the end of this year.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Doubtful.
Unless He Who Should Be DFA’d does something amazing and turns it around in the final third.
I smell an addition to the BCB dictionary
HWSBDFA’d
Make it happen, people.
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
OK...but how much better...
are Wells #’s vs. Marquis? Also…with the staff falling apart b4 our very eyes…I think Wells would have had plenty of starts…..see Hart, Marshall (BTW I like and have pushed for Marshall), Gorzeleny, et. al.
Gregg… SUCKS…period….living is SFLA…I saw him blow a bunch for the Marlins last year….
Again….1…you get to the playoffs with a good offense (or outstanding bullpen)….you win with an ace and a closer. Cubs have none of the above this year
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
South Florida does not agree with Gregg
but he has been pretty good and Much, much better than Wood. Wells saved our ass in May and June and at best he would have made it up in July but even that is no certainty. I always liked Marquis unlike a lot of folks here but we did not trade Cy Young
and sign Mendoza .
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No...but we traded 175 innings...
an ERA under 4.5 and a 12-7 record for nothing…
In the name of signing not much better than Mendoza (though he’s the only player on the team taking walks)
Traded a versitile good hitter for a lefty/SH who is WORSE than mendoza….what..to save a couple million……
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
base hit up the middle bringing in two runs...he got the job done for his team
Why don’t we DFA Heilman already?
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
notre dame
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
3 Horrible games and two starting pitchers injured ?
Not sure abysmal is nearly strong enough but those that are violate the rules.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
RALLY RALLY RALLY RALLY
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
To score another run?
Before September?
:P
"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 Aug 10, 2009 10:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What inning is this game in?
I’m not even watching anymore.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'm back...
Going to bed soon… what a lousy game.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
your sig. - there are times ....
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
remember SWL's post many moons ago where he came up with a slew of links to various medical conditions?
Well in that spirit I give you this. Warning – NSFW.
Come to think of it, it’s really not suitable for anything. I only offer it up to see how Worf will put a positive spin on this one.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hey everyone
It’s just one game. Nice thing is tomorrow they get right back on the hose. Keep the faith.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 10, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe the Cubs could pull a Mark Grace
break out the old slumpbuster.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 10, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
J.A. Happ vs. Rich Harden
How do you all feel about tomorrow?
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
lot of hype surrounding Happ ... gonna be tough ... but the Cubs got Wrigley
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
oh and happ is gonna be pumped cause he's a illinoisssss native (Ron Zook)
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 10, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
From Spring Valley
about 90 miles to Wrigley, probably ill have some family and friends in attendance.
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
meant he'll not i'll
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
tomorrows a night game right?
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
So no crazy worries for Harden. I actually think the Cubs have a great shot at winning that.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel good because we're at home tomorrow
Tomorrow’s game is gonna set the tone for the rest of the series…we really need to win tomorrow.
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Advantage Phillies...
With the Cubs stranding 27 runners on base…I’m only semi joking.
OK, it's only three games
When are we allowed to seriously panic though? Five games? Eight games?
And yes, I get the concept of mathematically eliminated. But in the real world, 10 games out with 12 to play is not a realistic shot.
So, at what point, you Optimistic Ollies, is an “Oh, crap” response acceptable?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Nothing is ever safe
Just ask the Mets.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I say after 200 centuries...
we already have 101 down. So in 99 more years. :-)
by aznsensation on Aug 10, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
If they drop 2 of 3 to Pittsburgh
no contending team should lose a series to that suckfest in their home ballpark.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 10, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd feel better...
if this team played loose….
They have played all year liike the series with the Dodgers is still going.
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
Yes this series was bad, but after the three gamer against the Phillies
22 of our next 27 games are against some of the worst teams in the National League. We’re going to have a shot right up until the end of the season I think
It would help if the Cardinals
ever decided to lose again
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
You can get really upset if they are 5 out on Sept 1
You can freak out completely if they are 5 out after the Cards series in Mid -Sept or if they are 8 out when it starts.
I admit I am not exactly an optimist but that is less to do with the numbers than the injuries. If they had all the starters and starting pitchers healthy I would feel pretty good as it is I am hopeful because I want to be.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 10, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
i could see him giving up 12 runs here
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
I'm looking at the box score
Why did Marshall face one batter?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
who knows..
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 10, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't get over the awesomeness of Ryan Spillbourgh's facial hair.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 10, 2009 10:39 PM CDT reply actions
Well
Who comes up tommorow? Blake Parker?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 10, 2009 10:41 PM CDT reply actions
starting the comeback...
11-2
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
Oh, why not?
"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
Where were all these hits with RISP when it mattered?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 10, 2009 10:42 PM CDT reply actions
Same place they've been all year.
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
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