You CAN Go Home Again: Cubs vs. Phillies Preview, Tuesday 8/11, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 11, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintAt least, that's what the Cubs are hoping after a poor 4-6 road trip left them three games out of both the division and wild card leads. The Cubs are 33-19 at home, the NL's second-best home winning percentage (behind only the Giants). But more importantly, they are 9-2 in their last 11 home games, dating back to the July 11 win over the Cardinals.
They are up against a tough Phillies team that has the best road record (32-19) in baseball. However, the Phillies went 3-4 on their last road trip and just got swept by the Marlins at home. I think all of this shows that you can't judge what's going on in the 2009 season by any past measures. It's been a very strange year; teams (Blue Jays) got off to great starts and flopped; teams got off to horrible starts (Rockies) and then went on tears. The Dodgers led the NL West by as many as 9 games; that lead is in some jeopardy. The Red Sox once led the AL East by 5 games; now they trail by 5.5.
The Cubs have 52 games remaining and it appears it will take 90 wins (approximately) to take the NL Central. Can the Cubs go 32-20? They'll have to get healthy, stay healthy and start actually hitting with runners on base to do so. There's more, too -- team leadership, something Paul Sullivan touches on in his article today:
Flash back to [Koyie] Hill's postgame assessment of the Cubs' lackluster 4-0 loss to the Reds Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. After saying the Cubs lacked intensity and were "outhustled," Hill was asked how that could possibly happen, considering what's at stake.
"I don't know," he said. "The baseball season is a grind. It's my belief that what we're trying to accomplish, and what every baseball team is trying to accomplish, is bigger than one person and I think everyone has to be accountable for what they bring to the ballpark every day."
I like Koyie Hill, both for his attitude and his performance in Geovany Soto's absence. Frankly, I think he deserves more playing time. We know he's not a hitter, but his handling of the pitching staff has been outstanding. I do not believe it is strictly a coincidence that the Cubs are 28-18 in games Hill has been the starting catcher.
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J.A. Happ, whose given names are "James Anthony" and who played his college ball at Northwestern, is the Phillies' version of Randy Wells -- only a bit better; he may be the leading candidate for NL Rookie of the Year right now. He has never faced the Cubs; Aaron Miles went 0-for-3 against him last year when Miles was with the Cardinals (what a surprise, right?).
Rich Harden has started three times in his career vs. the Phillies, twice last year and on July 21 in Philadelphia, where he had a fine start (1 ER in 7 IP) but the Cubs lost in extra innings. His career ERA vs. Philly is 0.90. Current Phillies are hitting .162 (16-for-99) vs. Rich with only two HR (one by Raul Ibanez, one by Jimmy Rollins). Harden is 2-1, 1.80 in his last five starts with 41 strikeouts and nine walks in 30 innings -- much more like the Harden of 2008. We need that to continue.
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Doesn't it seem ironic that we're counting on him to pitch with so many starters injured?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife
Did Alanis not realize she could go to any Taco Bell and pick up a spork?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
That song kills me
I’m stuck playing it on a regular basis at my radio job…all her examples of irony…aren’t really examples of irony. Now, is that ironic?
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Just play that one song she had about
going down on someone in a theater.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
MY EYES! MY EYES!
I’ve got to go and scrub out the inside of my brain.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
The worst part about it is...
…she admitted to it. Okay so doing it is bad, but then claiming it! Yikes.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 11, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
What... you were imagining his orgasm face?
Oh, you weren’t? Sorry.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Sorry Allie but that was really funny
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
You ARE evil for that Worf...
That’s sure a mixed story. Unusual and oddly fascinating yet very gross all at the same time.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I read the story about him admitting it in the press
He said that he called her after the story broke the song was about his former relationship, and this was a quote…"After then calling Morissette to ask what he should say to the press, the former lovers met for a day to work things out.
He said to the media about reports the song was about his former relationship, After then calling Morissette to ask what he should say to the press, the former lovers met for a day to work things out.
“And it was beautiful,” Coulier added. "It was one of those things where it was kind of like, ’We’re good’."
Uh huh, I’m sure she feels EXACTLY the same way. Beautiful…what an idiot.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Blame Allie
She’s the one who can’t get him out of her head.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Do you really want to have yet another conversation
on why the Cubs have sucked lately?
Cuz we can do that… or we can make fun of Alanis for screwing Uncle Joey.
Speaking of head...
…have you heard the story about Dave Coulier and Alanis Moorissette?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Is there anyone from that show
that didn’t end up pathic or a slimeball?
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Say what?!
The last time he was awful was on July 4th. He’s been pretty good lately.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I wasn't talking about his performance...
But rather about how so many people were worried Harden was injury prone. Seems ironic that he’s one of the few left pitching “healthy” now.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
They pack him styrofoam peanuts after every start
to protect him! LOL
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Hey BigJohn
long time no hear from you. See you at a spring training game next year.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Great, I will be out there!
Hope you are well.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Maybe "awful" was a little strong
but I’d like Rich to be more effective. 6IP, 2ER, 4 H, 4BB, 9 K is alright… but he could be better.
And I’m not a huge Harden fan so maybe thats part of it…
Just alright?
Ouch. That’s putting him at a 3.00 ERA. I’d say that’s pretty darn good.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Point taken...
…but if Rich Harden can finish out 6 innings and give up only 2 runs, then the walks don’t really matter.
But I know what you’re saying.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
it means he had a good quality outing
but that doesn’t mean i have to like it.
i just wish he’d pitch to contact more and make it easier on himself instead of relying on his stuff.
my worry is the innings
I hope he can go 6 or 7 innings tonight and give the bullpen a little rest….. b/c w/ spellcheck pitching tomorrow night. I have a feeling we will need the bullpen
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take that
compared to almost everyone else who has pitched the last 5 days.
Lately? You mean where he's given up 4 runs over his last six starts?
He was Ugh, Awful for a stretch, but lately he’s been very good. His last two starts, he was the victim of bad offense
I too like Koyie Hill, but with the difficulty of getting hits I doubt he's going to be in the lineup
Soto coming back from his injury may get a rest…but probably after this series. Let’s hope Harden can pitch well again…the Cubs sure need a pitcher to stand up and be a stopper right now. With a number of zero innings hopefully the offense can relax and score with runners on for once.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
A win tonight would mean a lot to this team.
Anyone know the correct way to pronounce Haap’s first name. Is it J.A. or is it Jay? I’ve heard people in the media say it both ways…
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Amen to that...
From the sound of it the trainer would benefit from it too, Lou said today HE almost pulled a hammy coming out of the dugout. A few wins would go a long way to letting Rami and the rest of the MASH unit we call the Cubs heal.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Double Amen
we need a win.
That’s poetry too.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Hmm...You're a poet and you know it?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
After I re-read it I guess I am..
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
If we can win this series...
…we have the Dodgers on the road, mixed in with a bunch of beatable teams. Pittsburgh, San Diego, Washington, NYM (x2), Houston, Pittsburgh, Cincy…then Milwaukee.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yeah I sure noticed that
If we can stay in the hunt things will get a lot easier for awhile. The timing of these injuries is bad, but if we can stick it out better days sure can be coming.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It's spelled "J.A." but pronounced "Jay"
The pride of St. Bede Academy in Peru, Ill. But I can’t cheer for him tonight. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 11, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course
It’s right next to LaSalle, just north of Oglesby, just east of Spring Valley and just south of Mendota. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 11, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Played golf in Peru, Ind., a number of years ago. Really nice course.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 11, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I get on Soto's case a lot
But the starting staff did pretty good with him behind the plate too.
However, I do see the idea that a catcher should be a team leader. Soto is too young and so far, too immature for that.
But what the hell, this team has won with Michael Barrett behind the plate.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Or if you work in an industrial settting
gage.
FWIW, I HATE it when it’s spelled g-a-g-e!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
ga-gee?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 11, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Caption:
Hey Miles! Run this back to the dugout for me!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Good Idea!
Demote Miles to bat boy!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Make that on the Iowa Cubs
That way no one is tempted to use him again!
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou would still find a way to use him in a game
Just say no to Aaron’s
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps the Aaron Heilman Sucks Fan Club
Should be shortened to just Aaron Sucks…seeing him in the lineup makes me ill.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
yep there already is one :) It's a just say no to Aaron's (credit NIJ w/ the idea)
It is open to anyone who wants to join
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
The Aaron Heilman Sucks Fanclub approves of this here message
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Even better!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
UGH...I wish I could go home again....I just had the WORST MONDAY OF MY LIFE.
Hard Drive Crash? Check.
Food poisoning? Check.
Cub Lose? Check.
Parent’s call to tell me they’re selling their house because they just got divorced? Check.
I need a Cub win really, really bad right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 11, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
If you are for once being serious........... I'm sorry to hear that
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
dead serious this time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 11, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Shitty man
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
omg that is a lot of shit
All that in the last 24 hours.
gives SWL a cyber hug
Last spring when my life sucked…. the Cubs were there to help me out and take my mind off things.
Maybe this series they will do that for you :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks man. Right back at'cha Worf!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I forgot to mention that my wife and kids are out of town for the week visiting her sister in Las Vegas...
so at least I get to cuss, puke and cry alone.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 11, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Well it'll get better....
b/c right now it’d be hard for it to get worse.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Pedialyte is great for when you are getting dehydrated....
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
are ya saying he acts childish?
coz anything that replaces needed salts works, even powerade, gatorade
I've had the stomach flu many many times
(thankfully not in the last two years)
but I found Pedialite works the best hands down out of all of them.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Pedialyte is the stuff
It’s really, really good at rehydrating and making sure you’re not, um, yeah.
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
being a parent.... can't argue with ya there
but the main reason that doctors tell parents to give their children pedialyte instead of the others is the high sugar content in the others. For adults, not so much.
ok we can agree to disagree on whats best.
Im not a doctor nor do I play one on tv. Just my experience
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, I'm sorry to hear that
If this were an office, I’d send a card around for you.
I can still do that at my actual office here, but people would wonder who santoswoodenlegs is.
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Do it anyway....and please use this picture on the front of the sympathy card.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Bwahahahaha
I like the juxtaposition in that.
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I lost my job and word of Maddux's retirement happened on the same day
Hard to imagine a worse one for me.
Not to be personal but I assume your parents told you they got divorced before now cause that would be freaky otherwise.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
nope...had no idea. They signed the final papers June 30th and all the stuff in their house if already packed.
Blindsided.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy shit.
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 11, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You know if someone tried to sell your story
for a bad Adam Sandler film it would be immediately rejected as being WAY too unrealistic for audiences that watched
HAPPY GILMORE or THE WATERBOY
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 11, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
besides i dont see a way they can fit drew berrymore in the film
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 11, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
that sucks
Sorry man.
Chicago
Cubs
We are the better CC.
by Zy Toro Young on Aug 11, 2009 6:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow... that makes my unpaid parking ticket
and subsequent doubling of the fine a little easier.
Sorry, dude.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Sorry to hear that
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
my parents were married 30 years
and decided to get divorced; what a mess
by brian custer on Aug 11, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
This too shall pass dear friend
I hope you find solace and you know how to reach me if there’s anything I can do for you.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
That sucks my friend. Hang in there.
I am predicting an Aaron Miles Grand Slam just for you.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
wow.
that’s a bad monday. Sorry, dood.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 11, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Tonight is Ryne Sandberg Bobblehead day
Check out Ebay. 4 hours before the game some guy has 2 dozen auctions set up.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
That Bobblehead is AWESOME.
I’m tempted to work my friend in the Cubs marketing department for one, but I think I’ll save that favor for playoff tickets.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Something is better than Nothing.
keep that in mind…..
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 11, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
Mine is waiting for me
I offered my tickets ( at face) to someone on BCB who wanted to take his son PROVIDED they got there early enough to get me
the Bobblehead. I got an e mail that it is safe and sound. His son gets the other one.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 11, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
My bad
didn’t notice that part. 2-3 more games isn’t bad…if that’s all he misses.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
LINEUP!!
Theriot – SS
Bradley – RF
Lee – 1B
Fox – 3B
Soto – C
Soriano – LF
Baker – 2B
Fuld – CF
Harden – P
Looks like
a 3-4 run offense tonight. Rich needs to make that enough!
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it sad when I only look for one guy anymore?
I’ll give you a hint, I get happy when he’s not in the lineup.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Hoff-Power!!
yeah, yeah…. he’s in Iowa…. just had to say it though
it's miles,
but i still had to say HOFF-POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No Dome?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess Fuld
is better facing lefties than Dome? Either way…looks to me like it’ll be up to the 1-4 guys in the lineup…after that, I have not a lot of faith right now.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
he doesn't hit often against lefties
but i still think Dome should be in there for his defense and his patience that sets the tone. Over under 7 guys left on base? I sadly think it’ll be over.
by aznsensation on Aug 11, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
under
don’t think there’ll be too many guys getting on tonite. cubs don’t do well against guys they’ve never seen. well…lots of teams don’t either…
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by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have to agree w/ Jockey
When you are stranding baseball runners in double digit #‘s and play a team that w/ a great defense and someone Cubs haven’t seen. I’ll be happy w/ 3.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I think tonight we'll be able to get on base with some walks...
but i’m very skeptical with soriano, baker, or fuld hitting them in.
by aznsensation on Aug 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou said on the pregame last night he was resting Dome because he hadn't had a day off in awhile.
So I’m guessing Happ is a Lefty?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Blunt…but accurate.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
and to think up until this year I was a fan of Lou
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I still am a fan of Lou
but he needs to quit playing favorites already. If someone isn’t cutting it, bench them, if they’re hot, then play them. Heilman should have been DFA’d weeks ago. Soriano looks like he’s trying too hard and leaving too many men on base, sit him for a few days. Dome has gotten on base a lot recently, keep him in. How difficult is that?
by aznsensation on Aug 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Those are the reason I'm not
His use of the bullpen also gets on my nerves. Plus he seems so tired this year.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd sure agree he looks tired this year.
His attitude talking to the media just reinforces that. I think his moves with an injured club could be better, but he’s forced to work with some odd choices for replacements on the regs and hasn’t had much consistency in his pen to count on. I’d sure have used his pen differently in a few games, but I have no confidence doing it differently would have changed it a lot.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
So 2 days in a row?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Happ is a lefty and that is two days in a row.
Still, with Fuld being a lefty like Dome it has to be a feeling Lou has. Considering that Theriot and Bradley have batted well lately in the 1-2 slots doesn’t seem to be something I’d complain about.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
You'd rather have Fuld in there over Dome?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
His grittiness does play well in the #8 spot in the order
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather have hits...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
hits with risp?
is that what kids are calling it these days?
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
if the cubs started scoring runs.....
I’d happily start calling it that (although I’m no kid @ 34)
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm I think it's a toss up batting, with Dome fielding better.
I think that Theriot has done an admirable job leading off with Bradley also in the #2 slot so it’s a little different replacing him in the #8 spot. I’d probably pick Dome, I’m saying it seems even enough that I wouldn’t complain about it. Doing it long term would be a different thing however.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Oddly I can't complain too much about it
considering some of the lineups Lou’s sent out there.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Fuld but why two days off for Dome
I would have rested Sori and put Fuld in LF and HAD HIM LEADOFF.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
no Dome?
gah.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 11, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
sadly i won't get to watch the game tonight as it's on comcast
you guys are gonna have to keep me up to date.
tomorrow's sharkdown
vs pedro is on espn, i belive
by brian custer on Aug 11, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonna buy some rolaids for that one
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
i personally think Pedro will be rusty and we'll hit him pretty good tomorrow...
but it’s all about tonight…we need a win to set the momentum of the series. A blowout would be great.
by aznsensation on Aug 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
national embarassment
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 11, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
that's a little harsh
do you have a crystal ball?
by brian custer on Aug 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
i guess i just dont have a lot of faith in this years shark
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 11, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't either, not until he gets another pitch.
But I have even less faith in Pedro. It could be a high scoring game.
I also look at it like this…who is Shark likely to beat? Pedro, Haap, or Lee? This is his best shot at winning.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
He's not worried about those pitcher's hitting....
…it’s the other 8 guys in that lineup
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
No I wasn't saying the pitcher's hitting was going to beat Shark.
I’d like to see our worst guy go against their worst guy. Our worst guy just might suck less than their worst guy. Make sense?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
So an 11-10 thriller, gotcha.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou would run out of pitchers by the 5th inning...
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by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i see a torn rotator cuff in the future....
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
weebles wobble but they don't fall down...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong team, but you get the idea...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
No tapes of game in which Shark has pitched...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Not. Gonna. Watch.
Radio only tomorrow for me.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 11, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Tonight is a must-win
b/c Shark is starting (even though I think they’ll knock Pedro around) and CLee starts for them on Thursday. We need 2 of 3, minimum, and that starts tonight.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
ESP - I was just writing the exact same thing
I think tonight is a “must win” game…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
We're both
brilliant…that must be it.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Hows it going everyone?
SWL, sorry to read about your shit-tastic day. Hang in there brother!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Interesting tweet from Ballhawk
It’s gonna be a full house tonite – the bleacher line is all the way down Waveland to the firehouse! Prolly down to Addison on other side
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
"I do not believe it is strictly a coincidence that the Cubs are 28-18 in games Hill has been the starting catcher"
Mostly a coincidence, Largly a coincidence, By and Large a coincidence?
Yes, yes and yes, but not strictly a coincidence.
Hill hits like a backup catcher but looked really good defesively.
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
harang's star
has certainly dimmed. he was a #1 draft pick in 2001, i believe
by brian custer on Aug 11, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Having Z go down and Rami as well in the series in which Soto returned
To me is a bigger difference than having Soto behind the plate instead of Koyie. I do like his leadership but the injuries seem to me to affect the team more than defense vs. offense of the catcher.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions
The S.S. Cubs be a sinkin' maties
Arrrrrr…
"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)
There you are...our resident pessimist.
The Cubs sure gave you a lot of fodder in the last series. I’ve been meaning to ask you BLou, why did you shorten your quote?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 11, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
seriously
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 11, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
its true, he does
i see him do it sometimes…
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND
by jesus christos on Aug 11, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I've come to the conclusion
our fine friend isn’t a Cubs fan.
That’s all I’ll say about it. I said it so you don’t have to.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 11, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I was actually saying the same thing last week...
….when people were saying it’s Al. I don’t think he’s a Cubs fan either.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
"He" meaning BLou, not Al, I presume
Personal pronouns can be a pain in the neck. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 11, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
or he is and this is just an act to get attention
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
His posts prove
that he screams for the last word you typed.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
a different take on the "what does BLou look like?" question.
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 11, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
if he'd turn out to look like that
most of you guys I bet would be a bit more tolerant hehehe
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
My guess is
you could drop “Attention” from that and it would still be accurate.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
but
according to him, he lives a full life and doesn’t need the attention
I just don't get why people give it to him.
He’d go away if everyone just ignored him.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
But, but, but
he’s been a fan since 1977.
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 11, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
But for I think the first time ever................
He was actually funny in a ha ha sort way, not in his normal pathic attention way.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions
I am off to a bar to watch the game in NYC
Given my budget I don’t know if I can afford enough booze as the game my merit. Play nice without me.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Put the last
few games behind you and just win.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
i think it is safe to say
that this is the biggest game in mlb 2night.
LGC!
by brian custer on Aug 11, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
oh ok
Won’t have gotton that in a million years.
What about HAF, saw that in a tweet yesterday and googled it but didn’t find an answer :(
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure about the context
but my guess would be “Hot As F**k”
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
Objectivity and the unvarnished truth are a bitch
But this diehard Cub fan does not shreik from his responsibility to tell it like it is. I could give a rat’s ass whether the resident doorknobs and drool monkeys want to question my allegiance to the Cubs.
83 wins. And no playoffs.
"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)
I think we can all agree
That “Drool Monkeys” would be a great name for a band
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
shriek
is right.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 11, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
actually, i find your posts tiresome
but 83 wins is not out of the question.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Aug 11, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't questioning your loyalty one bit
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions
Mine?
I’m loyal to my wife, my friends, my national soccer team, my National League team and my Formula 1 team.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Nah not yours chilango
Mine would be
1) family/bf/2 best friends
2) Football
3) Cubs
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 11, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
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