Cubs Bats Explode! Lee's 7 RBI Lead 17-2 Rout Of Pirates
by Al Yellon on Aug 14, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe US Air Force Thunderbirds entertained the largest paid crowd of the year, 41,619, with several very low and loud flyovers at Wrigley Field this afternoon, as they prepared for tomorrow's and Sunday's Chicago Air & Water Show.
The Cubs bats were nearly as loud, pounding out 18 hits and a season-high 17 runs and sending the Pirates -- who really are not much more than a Triple-A team -- to a 17-2 blowout.
The 10-run second inning was the Cubs' first since they scored 10 off the Cardinals in the fourth inning on June 10, 2004, and according to this game recap, the Cubs accomplished something today they hadn't done in 103 years:
The last time Chicago scored 14 runs in the first two innings of a game was June 7, 1906, against the New York Giants.
It was hot and a little bit sticky -- the temperature in my car when I got in after the game was 93 -- and the wind was blowing out, but the Cubs accomplished all of this with only one home run. Kosuke Fukudome's 10th of the season, equalling his total from all of last year, was a three-run blast nearly to the back of the bleachers in right-center, but he wasn't the biggest hitting star. Derrek Lee drove in a run with a single, walked with the bases loaded in the second, came up again with the bases loaded in that 10-run second and doubled in three, and then cleared the bases with yet another bases-loaded double in the fourth before being given the rest of the day off. Had he been left in, he'd have come up with three on in the eighth; the Cubs had loaded them with two out on a Geovany Soto pinch-hit double, a single by Ryan Theriot and a walk to Sam Fuld. Mike Fontenot, who took over Lee's batting order spot, flied deep to center.
You will say, "Well, it's only the Pirates." However, you have to play the schedule you are given and win the games you play. The Cubs looked bad against the Phillies and Rockies without Aramis Ramirez in the lineup, and then came out and pounded out all these hits with a lineup without Ramirez, Milton Bradley and Soto. So -- what's the answer? The Cubs have 47 games remaining and only eleven of them (four with the Dodgers, three with the Cardinals, four with the Giants) are against teams who currently have winning records. Doesn't matter who you beat to get to the postseason, just get there. I remind you again: the 2005 White Sox, in the regular season against the two teams they faced in the AL playoffs, the Red Sox and Angels, went 6-10, including getting swept at home by the Angels in September in games with very similar scores to the ones the Phillies just took from the Cubs. (Don't believe me? Look here.) In the postseason they went 7-1 against those two teams.
Randy Wells didn't have to do too much today except go out there and "pitch to contact", as the saying goes; he allowed a pair of runs in six innings and still is one inning short of qualifying for the league ERA leaders. His 2.87 ERA would rank him ninth, and his ninth win of the year ties him with Ted Lilly for the team lead.
Here's where I give my one criticism for the day. What on Earth is Lou Piniella thinking, using John Grabow and Kevin Gregg in a blowout like this one? Granted, neither one of them had any work lately, but they might be needed tomorrow and this isn't spring training, where you slide a pitcher in for an inning every now and then just to give them work. This was a perfect opportunity to save every arm in the pen except that of Esmailin Caridad. Caridad threw a scoreless seventh, but there was no reason not to leave him in to finish the game (had he done so, he'd have registered a save). This is exactly why you have that 12th guy in the pen -- for a game just like this one. Grabow threw 21 pitches on a hot day -- he might be spent for tomorrow. Gregg, with 11, could probably work tomorrow. Let's hope for another blowout and they won't be needed.
Ramirez, whose car was the first one in the players' lot today, was expected to start but didn't -- not due to his shoulder injury, but supposedly because he has a cold. Hopefully, he'll be available tomorrow; fortunately, he wasn't needed at all today.
Carlos Zambrano was throwing off the bullpen mound during batting practice today. He appeared to have no issues with his back and after throwing for about 15 minutes, he had a long discussion with someone from the training staff and Larry Rothschild before leaving the field. His car was long gone from the players' lot by the time the game ended.
Anyway, this sort of game was exactly what this team needed -- loosen them up, give the regulars a bit of a breather and realize, "Hey, we are still a good baseball team." Keep up the good work -- tomorrow will be a lot tougher vs. Zach Duke.
And go Padres.
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Yes, I should say.
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Yes, I should say.
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.
A post so nice, you did it twice...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
LOL - I was messing around with my phone on the train...
…and actually found a way to get the mobile commenting to work – it didn’t before.
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.
Yes, I should say.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 14, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I sense a trend here...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Yes, I should say.
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 14, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
you can say that again
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny how winning
turns all back into our jokey smart ass selves, isn’t it?
"Cub fans don’t give up!" -Ron Santo, 8/12/2009
Yep...
makes it easier to take long games too…those long losses this week sure made it hard to enjoy watching those games.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
it is
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That's MR. "Jokey Smart Ass", please!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Meet my sister: MS." Jokey Smarty Pants"...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
What's that - it's time to go streaking?
Frank, is that you?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
We're goin' streaking!
You can bring your green hat!
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 14, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
W!!!
This win made my heart happy after a long week!!
Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"
My "W" flag...
was getting dusty waiting for us to win. There is still hope for the Cubs.
wccubfan
Dusty's in Cincinnati...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Randy now has as many wins as Ted Lilly.
Ted Lilly must see potential in this one.
[TOP SECRET]
Ted Lilly’s knee wasn’t injured. He simply had become to weak to pitch effectively from all the blood transfusions he’s been giving Wells.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would have guessed to start the season
that Randy Wells would be tied for the team lead in wins on August 14? I doubt he was on anyone’s radar during spring training let alone tieing Lilly. this team has so much of a chance if we just get things going. this blow out should do a lot for confidence.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Just think if we had gotten him some run support early on
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 14, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
ja happ would cower in fear of randy wells!
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
This was a welcomed distraction from one of the worst weeks of my life.
Thank you Derrek Lee.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
Hope all is well or at least getting better with you, SWL...
… and i hope the cubs can keep distracting you in such grand fashion for another couple of months.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Aug 14, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll second that, but with all the RBIs hit today
Let’s also give credit to the rest of the hitters. It was cathartic to see them pound out those hits, after so many games of getting one or two runners in scoring position only to strand them.
That said it’s the Pirates, we do need to win as many games against them as we can…but even with all those games against losing teams, this will mean a lot more when they win against someone besides the Pirates and the Nats. San Diego would be a great start, as playing them on the road will make it mean more too…sure was good to see them hit though today. I think the fans needed it as much as the players did.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
guess it's time to say
♪everybody loves derrek lee♫
Nobody doesn't like Derrek Lee!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hang in there buddy.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
W!!
They’re great! Especially when you wake up to them, and have to really rub your eyes, ‘cause you cannot believe the freakin’ score! Yes, it’s “just” the Pirates, but damn, this is a nice feeling to have.
Nothin' like a good beatdown of your little brother to make you feel like a MAN!
Seriously, Pittsburgh would be a so-so AA team right now…
But a win’s a win and we’ll take it thank you very much.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
This game was sort of like the time i gave my little bro an atomic "hanging from the doorknob by his whitey tighties" wedgie.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Aug 14, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Excuse me, Mrs. Crabapple? May we play the Pirates EVERY day?
THANK YOU!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
my favorite little bro move was more defensive
I’d give him a stiffarm to his forehead, keeping him at armslength. He’d be flailing away trying to punch me, but hitting nothing but air while I watched TV, read a comic book, ate some CocoaPuffs, etc.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
"Randy lay there like a slug. It was his only defense..."
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
The best defense against pesky younger siblings is a good offense.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Aug 14, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
"He had yellow eyes. So help me God, yellow eyes!"
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Still not quite the same as holding him down and farting on his face.
Seems to always be a classic for younger brothers.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Three words
The Spit Game
"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
And unrelenting terror
My (now fully-grown) younger sibs still tell me about the things I used to do to them to dissuade them from bothering me. The impression lasts for decades, apparently.
"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
My older brother (by 9 years)
used to put me in the cradle (the wrestling move) and hold me over his head.
I still have the scar on my neck from the ceiling fan at my grandparent’s house.
I never bugged him again.
"Cub fans don’t give up!" -Ron Santo, 8/12/2009
Scars sure take the humorous part out of it for awhile.
My brother’s fav trick was throwing a dirt clod at me, yelling my name just before it hit my forehead.
Then he tripped me when I was sliding on the ice with him…leading to me getting a gash and a scar near my temple. That one I doubt he ever tells himself.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Baseball is a funny thing...
After a series where the Cubs basically got their ass handed to them and what a reasonable person could argue represented the lowest point in the season…
…not only do the Cubs score 17 runs (the opposition notwithstanding), but as Al pointed out, today was the largest paid attendance of the year – 41,619. A Friday afternoon against Pittsburgh! Granted, most of the tickets were bought long time ago, but there had to be a sizable walkup number in order to get the biggest crowd of the year.
Maybe there were a bunch of Philly fans who stuck around to cheer against the Pirates…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
A lot of people in town for the Air and Water show would be my guess.
I live at Division and LSD… should be hell getting around this weekend, including up to Wrigley for the game tomorrow.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Aug 14, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Division and LSD?
What a trip!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Normally i can get to Wrigley on bike in about 20 minutes - its wonderful. I'm figuring i'll need to leave an hour plus in transit time for tomorrow.
I’ve heard they put over a million people on the lakeshore for this event. Its an absolute mess.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Aug 14, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Air and Water sure draws them in
I remember one weekend during the Air & Water when I witnessed not one, not two, but three rollover accidents on my corner. There was a car parked there the whole time, didn’t receive a scratch. If the owner only knew…
And, yeah, go Cubs!
Hmm guess its possible Philly fans would cheer against their in-state rival...
But admittedly never having been living there, it’s the Pirates right? Sunshine, beautiful park and drinking beer there probably had a lot more to do with the walkup numbers…just my two cents.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
There was a steady line at the day-of-game windows...
… until after game time.
Games like this, against a team with few followers from its home city and a lot of rookies, don’t get a lot of requests from players/employees for freebies. Thus the PAID crowd can be larger.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Ah yes, this was nice - sure hope it will mean something.
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
This means something!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Put your tongue back in your mouth!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
That's gonna leave a mark!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Sure...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
It means the Cubs won a game today.
If you are looking for a trend with this year’s edition of the Cubs, you won’t find it in today’s game…
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Agreed.
If they sweep the Pirates as we all hope, it will be dismissed as meaningless…and it sure isn’t anything like beating the Phillies. But to me that makes it even more needed, considering the place we are in the standings. I’m hoping this burst of frustration can be maintained for a lot longer than one game, one series, or even a week. The Cubs need a long streak and percentage in the worst way.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
It will mean something if they start playing well against ALL teams.
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Meh...at the start of the second half you sure could say that.
But with only 11 out of 47 left against winning teams as Al mentioned, they really only need to play .500 ball against them to make the playoffs to me…and that sure would mean something. I sure would like them to play well against all teams and that would mean a lot for sure…but im just sayin’.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's actually 12 out of 47 against winning teams, right?
Don’t forget about that makeup game against the White Sox.
Eamus Catuli!
Valid point you make there...
unless the Sox have a losing record at that point. Course since all these projections are based on the records as they stand now, that would make it 12. I just can’t bring myself to pull for the Sox …
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Kind of exciting to think how much more than game will mean...
…since it’s being played in September instead of May/June—especially if both teams are in contention.
Eamus Catuli!
"[D]ismissed as meaningless"
At this point in the season, 3 wins should never be dismissed.
"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
1906?
The last time Chicago scored 14 runs in the first two innings of a game was June 7, 1906, against the New York Giants.
So we were due.
We were so due, we were wet…
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
I can think of a couple other things we are due for...
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Aug 14, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm so due we were wet?
Let’s hope that’s with the fairer sex of the fan base. Can’t seem to make any other vision with that ..that isn’t gross.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
"Dew". Wet. Get it?
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Man, I love winning!
Y’know, it’s, like, betting than losing!
kind of, yeah
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't care if it's the start of something big or not.
It was fun to see this team win. If nothing else, we got that.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
I still can't figure out which was cooler
Thunderbirds in HD or 17 runs.
Awesome day all around. :-)
"Cub fans don’t give up!" -Ron Santo, 8/12/2009
Loved seeing that W flag flying from the cord of the parachute...
Great touch there. Even greater when it turns out to be prophetic.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Thunderbird has a kick to it. Be careful...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
According to Len and Bob
28 of the next 32 (including today’s win) are against sub .500 teams. Play the schedule in front of you, as Al said, but we are not out of this by any stretch of the imagination.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
Very true.
I’m hoping the Cubs will go on a long enough streak of winning percentage, we can stop hearing the thisisthemostimportantgameoftheyear in the pregame.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Right.
And of the next 12 games, eight of them are against Really Bad Teams (Pittsburgh, San Diego, Washington). Now is the time to make the move.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Those other 4 are against the Dodgers
and it’s also important to hold our own in that series. It would make the other wins mean a lot more if we didn’t lose that ground right back.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 14, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Al, how was it hearing the TBirds scream overhead?
I was so jealous seeing the fans there…such a pretty day for a game, even more with how the game went. Was it just as loud as it seemed?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Louder
If you have the chance, listen to Pat & Ron on the radio for the weekend games. They crack me up.
At first Santo was a bit annoyed at the jets. “They’re disrupting the game. Don’t they know we’re winning?”. Then as the runs continued to come, he got more into it and he and Pat were bantering pretty good every time one buzzed over close.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yes.
Extremely loud. And some of the passes were VERY low.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
L&B were having a good time
joking about how close they were to the lights early on and then the first really close pass happened.
It was a good time.
"Cub fans don’t give up!" -Ron Santo, 8/12/2009
I didn't get home to watch it until the fourth inning.
Seeing the replays of the TBirds during the game…but I get to watch what I missed on MLB TV!…my gf is such a good lady to put up with me watching that on a friday night! I’m psyched!
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I loved today's win
However… I would feel a lot better if they manage to go 6-5 in those 11 games against the Dodgers, Cards and Giants.
There… done with my grey cloud for the day. I’m going to go back to enjoying the win.
Couple of other things:
- I originally was with you Al, on using Caridad the rest of the game. However, I also think it was good to get him a solid inning and then get him out of there before anything bad happened. Let him build on that!
- It seems soooo long ago that people wanted to trade Derrek Lee and put Hoffpauir in that spot…
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
It's been a weird season
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 14, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
They all are
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I feel ya on winning the serieses (serii? what the plural of series?)
Lets just get healthy and through the Pirates first though.
"Cub fans don’t give up!" -Ron Santo, 8/12/2009
series'? i dunno. :p
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 14, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Series is its own plural
"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
That's what happens when you have a wet nose in your hand while you type.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Its doggy dinner time
she’s not helping me type… and doesn’t usually even. She loves to lay on my feet while I’m at the computer.
"Cub fans don’t give up!" -Ron Santo, 8/12/2009
Well Ginger is a cool dog that's gorgeous...and she made your creepy neighbor back off.
So I’ll ignore you messing up my joke lol. just teasin ya.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
ookay....
first Doggie Stalker and her leather fetish…
now Allie and her redhead fetish.
(yeah I’m kidding…. I know you’re talking about your doggie)
Good thing DeRo isn't a redhead then?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
or Jewish
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope so too
Latos (SD’s starter) has been very solid, but Wainwright has been one of the best pitchers in the NL all year long, imho. Should be a good one tonight.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 14, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He's due for a stinker.
I’ll take one for the team and kill my fantasy team this week.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I already put the evil eye hex on him....
I was trying to decide if I wanted him to lose in a blowout…or keep it close only to get hit at the worst possible time…then went with getting slaughtered. The gypsy eye has been thrown down waino…fear the wrath!
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
If you ever witness viva el birdos during homeruns from the cards you'd be very afraid.
Long ago the cards had a promotion here in st. louis with tshirts promoted by Fox and the jerky Joe Buck of Slamadingdong. Now when the hated Cards hit a homer…the fans at the site use that when a homer is hit…like ludwick with slamadickdong!…and it just gets worse from there…sounds like a sausage factory and I’m not making that up.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Referring to the last line of Al's post
Be careful for what you ask for. The Padres are playing well, A-Gon is a hot as hell. The usual ambush may be waiting at Petco, depending on what happens this weekend. The sight of Cubs fans brings out the best/worst in Padres fans.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 14, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions
Didn't Gonzalez hit a HR in each of his ABs at Wrigley this year?
I say pitch around that dude…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I hope they Pods win 2 of 3...
getting swept or sweeping just puts them on a streak, losing likely to end and winning giving them confidence. 2 wins out of 3 helps us in the standings and seems good to me…plus being the Padres I don’t think we can expect more. I don’t fear an ambush there otherwise, they aren’t good and the biggest thing to me playing them is you don’t take anything for granted, streaks, the players or anything. You have to put your foot on their throat if you want to make the playoffs …that has to be the attitude.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
The Padres are hot.
Let them stay hot till Sunday, then cool off.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Totally OT but I could use some timely help from the Hawkeye state
Somewhere along I-80, probably between Iowa City and Des Moines, is there a really good camping equipment store? Something that would have a pretty extensive selection of tents and tent supplies?
Don’t laugh but need to find a replacement tent pole for a Golite Hex tent. Good friend is driving out to Colorado and just passed through the Quad Cities, heading west.
Nebraska is next, so if any Huskers are reading this, I welcome your suggestions as well.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
hmm
tent pole…….
nope can’t think of anything humorous
believe me, I thought for awhile before posting this
I can only imagine what kind of picture SWL might come up with…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
::slowly peeks around corner::
quickly disappears in a puff of smoke
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Poof!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
my eyes... my eyes
I’m b.b.b.b.blinded for life
Not bad...
Excellent for most sites and posters. However, I believe you have a better one in ya SWL! There’s always the heights of Stoney in the speedo to shoot for…
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
you want a poster of that?
twisted…. very twisted
Nope, nope
I said the heights of it to shoot for…I’ve had my retinas blinded enough by it already. I’m just saying as a goal….not the same thing.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
well......
you did say excellent for posters.
:P
Lol...got me there.
Guess I should watch the double meaning better.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
some of you have an unrealistic expectation of my abilties
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That's just cause we're lazy hacks who want you to do all the work.
I’m saying right now I appreciate your efforts on the site’s behalf.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
you're welcome
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Stands up to applaud...
I knew you had it in ya! Stare at that tootle!
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I know you appreciate them...
Just sayin you after getting blinded it got worse…
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
and congrats
on getting my screen name right.
I’m tired of people calling me tootie. :P
Blair?
Edna?
"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
Tootie was just as irritating as Punky Brewster.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
They did, but I'd say Saved By the Bell did Better...
Even taking away Elizabeth Berkeley, seeing Lark Voorhies doing those shampoo commercials all grown up was something baby.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
don't forget though
Molly Ringwald was also an alum of TFOL.
dang she’s still got it.
If you ever decide to change your username to santoswoodenpole
this clearly should be your avatar.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Aug 14, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ronnie has a good sense of humor.
I bet he wouldn’t admit it on the radio, but he’d laugh out loud seeing that.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That looks sorta like Rosanne and Tom Arnold when they first got together.
Before he gained more weight. hmmm…gotta be a better couple though for the analogy…
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Are they pushing the pole INTO the ground or pulling it OUT of the ground?
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
My only advice would be, when you talk to your friend,
Don’t say you want to make a tent with your pole…following with let’s go camping!
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Bass Pro Shop in Council Bluffs
right before you get to Nebraska on I-80.
2901 Bass Pro Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 325-6000
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
I love Bass Pro Shops!!!!!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 14, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Good god, I've never seen something so hideous
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Hello Bass Pro Shop? I have this problem...
See, my tent won’t go up without a good pole…NO, no, it isn’t a prank call I swear! its real dammit!
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
See, actually, it isn't for me, it's for my friend.
His tent doesn’t have a pole…YES, my friend is real…I’m looking for a pole for his tent…I’m damn serious, I need a good pole…yes, it’s not in my “twised imagination for a sick joke”…STOP LAUGHING! oh forget it, I’m calling Scheels Sporting Goods instead. What’s that you say? well thanks, good luck to you too buddy!
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Found a better choice for where you are...
SCHEELS Sporting Goods in Coralville, near Iowa City.
1461 Coral Ridge Ave
Coralville, IA 52241-2801
(319) 625-9959
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
Scheels
is a great store. The Iowa City and Fargo stores are like tourist destinations.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 14, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Scheels is great.
The one at Jordan Creek Mall is fantastic.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
really.....that mall is too overhyped ...Scheels is about the only reason I go over there
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 14, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
We usually just
go to Scheels there. I’ve only shopped the mall a couple of times.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Do you think it's better than Coralville?
Not being snarky, legit question. I also found things at Coralville were cheaper than DSM.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
anything is West Des Moines and the price goes up a little..
Have not been to Coraville shopping for a long time
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 14, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Jordan Creek and Coralridge are essentially the same mall...
….only one is cheaper than the other.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Des Moines is closer to us
and we have family in Indianola, That’s why we go to the Des Moines store. I’ve never compared prices between the two stores.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Doesn't the one here in Fargo
Have a Ferris Wheel inside?
"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
thanks everyone for all the poleish jokes... ;-)
I passed along all the relevant suggestions to my friend. I think the end result will be a quick trip to the nearest hardware store – ought to be able to find something there that will work in a pinch.
Ahh… Home Depot – the duct tape of the retail industry….
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
If you had asked that during an away game (as i'm sure you'd be busy like today)
This would have been a classic post of BCB for sure. And despite my jokes, I hope he finds what he needs…camping is awesome, i just couldn’t resist the old “let’s go camping!” joke in there. Colorado is sooo pretty, and camping in the mountains is something everyone should get to do.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
on their way to the Gunnison area
never been there myself, but it looks awesome on Google Earth.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Scheels in Des Moines....Jordan Creek Mall
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 14, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh...
…overpriced. The DSM Scheels is usually a little bit more expensive than Coralville.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
agree,,,just didn't know where the caravan was at on I-80
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 14, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
The "caravan" pulled over at some truck-stop...
…and bought one of those extension poles you use when painting ceilings and high walls. They think it’s gonna work.
Only thing is it’s metal. Thankfully, no storms in the forecast… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Loved the game and
enjoyed the Thunderbirds when they showed them. Randy Wells said he was glad the cameras weren’t on him when the first ones went over because they scared the daylights out of him.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
hmmm peeing his pants perhaps.
Water coming out of the Wells.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
dont drink the well(s) water..
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
It kind of sounded
like Brenly was referring that about himself when the jets flew over at one time today. The sounds had to be startling if you were there.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
It's amazing that 20 runs were scored today...
…and the game was UNDER 3 hours. Let’s sweep these guys!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I looked up at the scoreboard clock..
… at the end of the 2nd inning. It said 2:35. The last 6 1/2 innings took one hour and 20 minutes.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Adrian Gonzalez just hit into a DP on a 3-0 pitch
Bottom of 1st 0-0
That's ok
It just will give him something to redeem himself for.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Phillies just put 2 on Jurjjens.
That lineup is sick. You gotta hit their pitching or you aren’t going to win.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I sure was hoping we'd get Lee instead of Philly. Didn't seem fair with pitching being their only weakness.
I would have liked them to have gotten Peavy instead, who knows if he will be even pitching this season.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well and to go with your point...
…is that that pitching staff only gets better in a playoffs series.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yep, might put more pressure on that bogus DL of Wellemeyer.
They’ve had so many off days this month it hasn’t been important. If you beat one of their top two, you sure put more pressure on the rest of the rotation.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Right.
Plus when (yes I said when) we beat Duke tomorrow at noon, that’ll put even more pressure on them during their 6pm CST game. Wishful thinking? Maybe.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Been around both sets of fans
If I had to, I’d rather see it in Chapel Hill. The children who attend Duke basketball games know nothing of the sport, only how to paint and dress themselves like idiots and chant the same boring crap game after game after game after…
I’ll take Carolina fans any day.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Damn I was thinking the same thing!...I sure hope that's a good thing.
Course with the damn ’Heels beating the Illiini for the NCAA Championship it would only be as a joke…
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
If I'm Lou...
…I’d find a way to get Fox into the game at any cost. Hill and Soto should split time. Baker is our new starting second baseman.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I sure hope that's right.
Only thing is I’ve heard the same thing of Hoff and Scales at other positions. They flamed out after ML pitching caught up…sure would be nice to see someone last and stay hot.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd say both contributed more than they took away.
So they did their job.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
No doubt there.
I’m not at all saying they didn’t help or do their job. But they did fade…all im sayin’….I’d like Baker to last until the end of the season.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou said...
… Hill will get more playing time.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
"We gotta get that guy's bat in the line-up."
"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
IOW, I'll believe it when I see it
F’rinstance, if Hill catches anyone other than Wells before 9/1.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I wouldn't be surprised to see that before Sunday.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
So he's due for getting hit!
So due he’s wet? (earlier BCB post reference)
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
at their current price?
Blanco….. but at the price paid last year? Hill
Earlier I would have said Blanco...experience and more power to me.
But both don’t hit for a good average, and with how we needed an iron man, with both being solid behind the plate I’m glad we had Hill. I don’t think Blanco healthy could catch that many games in a row.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Man that's a tough call.
I think a lot of Soto’s problems were due to the fact that he was missing his mentor. I’d probably go with Blanco because his contract wasn’t bad at all.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Koyie Hill's the better player...
But a lot of the players, especially Geo, seemed to look up to Henry. Tough choice.
Yes, Blanco is good to have on your bench, his leadership is a big plus.
But only now have we seen Fox can catch adaquately…and we haven’t even seen that over a full game. If Blanco needs rest like I think he would have more than once, pretty scary to rely on Fox.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Hill has shown good leadership skills, too.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Anyone here a fantasy football guru?
My league is going with keepers from last year. My keepers include AP (first round), Turner (fourth round), Forte (eighth round), and Warner (12th round). We each get two keepers and whoever you keep, you lost that round draft pick.
QB’s get 6 points for each TD thrown, therefore QB’s were the highest rated players in our league. For instance, Drew Breese was number one and AP was rated lower than Garard. So who would you keep?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Hmm...
…reasons? I was thinking AP and Forte. Pick up a QB in the second round.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
because of your comment that QB's score lots
Warner with the weapons at his disposal in AZ should still net you a lot of points
Warner had 315 total points....
…vs McNabb at 277. I’m worried that Warner (my hometown hero) may get hurt. Plus I’m thinking that I can still get Warner with the 18th pick overall in the 2nd round. If Warner isn’t available, I think I could get McNabb (or someone similar) in the second round.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Albert Pujols plays football too?
The man really is a machine…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
you said your keepers include AP (first round)... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that's ok. when it comes to pro football, I'm a little slow all the time.
Still have no idea who the football AP is. All I can think of is Albert Pujols, Arnold Palmer, Advanced Placement, Associated Press…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Adrian Peterson.
I wouldn’t know either unless I was into fantasy football. I’m a college football fan, how ’bout them Hawkeyes?!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yep...1st and 3rd for Pujols...
It’s getting late early.
Holliday flies out
2-0 is too much for San Diego to overcome, hopefully not.
Just looked out my window and see the CNA tower...
…has CFD lit up in lights. Anyone know why?
And yes I know what it stands for.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
In play out(s)
I am 99% sure this game is over. Heck, even if the Cubs sweep, I doubt they’ll pick up any games on St. Louis. I sure hope I’m wrong.
I'll 2nd that...
My gosh, when he throws the bat and claps his hands at a foul ball, that’s the worst!
that is really freaking annoying
and also when he throws over to 1st
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 14, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
hes a 5 year old
trapped in a 27 year olds body
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Wainwright is pitching...
That guy is MUCH better than any starter on the Cubs.
if it was just zambrano vs. wainwright no contract just straight up pitching
i think zambrano has the edge
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 14, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to disagree. Zambrano MIGHT have better raw stuff
but right now Wainwright is clearly the better pitcher
id rather have a pitch count conservative version of rich harden
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
The game is over while I am dreaming...
so congrats and good to know Dome hit a homer (where did it go?) – here you go.
393 footer to right field
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Look on the bright side...
…Colorado looks like it’s gonna lose. So is Atlanta. So does San Fran.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Al, I don't want to sound like Blou but
“The Cubs looked bad against the Phillies and Rockies without Aramis Ramirez in the lineup, and then came out and pounded out all these hits with a lineup without Ramirez, Milton Bradley and Soto. So — what’s the answer?”
The answer is pretty clear. It may not be definitive, but the evidence certainly leans that way. The answer is (as you said) that the Pirates are pretty much a Triple A team. Morton came out, and a reliever with an era over 20 came in.
Hey everyone is better against bad teams...
…there are few teams that are good against teams with good records. That goes without saying.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
The Yankees, who have the best record in baseball as of today...
… are 26-28 against teams that currently have winning records.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Fair enough Al, but trends matter
They just swept the Red Sox. That 4-0 stretch against winning teams means a lot to their season.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
What about the 0-8 trend against the Red Sox earlier this year?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Honestly
Besides nothing, what does this game prove? They can scortch a AAA lineup(and that is being liberal). Granted, ending a losing streak is great, but in the end you need to win against competitive teams. That hasn’t been demonstrated. To be swept at home by the Phillies who were on, believe it or not,, a worse streak than the Cubs is not a badge of honor. This series will prove nothing.
Ya know, I expect that Cards fans will always say sweeping the Pirates means nothing
But why would you as a Cubs fan think it had to mean anything? Winning is a great deodorant for the smell of the last weeks….why not just enjoy a sweep if it happens, be glad for the help in the standings, and hope for more. These posts about it being meaningless seem so BLoulike. Yikes, now I feel dirty…
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Never cared about the Cards record before. I'm sure it's in their splits on the stats section...in Yahoo or ESPN, etc.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I looked anyway and can't find it.
I’m giving up…made me curious but not enough to invest more time in it.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's a nugget to chew on, regarding the Phillies
Phillies record is 65-48. That’s 17 games over .500. Pretty impressive, eh? But wait – there’s more….
Know what their home record is? 29-29. Yep, they’re playing .500 ball at home! That means their road record is an amazing 36-19. That’s a .654 winning clip on the road!
So sure, it sucks being swept at home. But don’t try to trivialize the Phillies’ effort by referencing some “worse streak”.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
the Cards get to play the Pirates too.
they’re in the division . A win is a win is a win.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 15, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
The Pittsburgh Pirates
good for what ales the the Chicago Cubs.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Aug 14, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Checking the scoreboard at MLBtv they just put a "live look-in" for the Brewers/Astros game with Brewers up 11-2
Bet that was a riveting must see tv moment.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Aug 14, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
see!
told ya I’d bring the good luck
1-0 baby since my return!
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
Hey, for anyone who is still here,
This is among my last posts before I head out to San Diego tomorrow morning.
Does someone want my waving “W” flag links so they can post the flag tomorrow? Please let me know.
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 14, 2009 11:07 PM CDT reply actions
If you'll be in Dodge stadium let me know....
….I’ll be in Mannywood.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
….I’ll be in Mannywood.
im so sorry
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 14, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Thursday night.
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 14, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too.....
….where you sitting at? Bleachers can’t talk to grandstand.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
'Cuz grandstand thinks they're all *that*...
"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
Not sure yet.
I’m going with KaliCub, he might know.
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 15, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Have a nice trip, VCF
Bring the Cubs some Green Mountain luck, will ya?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 15, 2009 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Sure will.
I leave later today (9:30 AM CDT)
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 15, 2009 7:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Baseball hell...
…would have to be Pirates fans having to watch their team play in Oakland’s park with Joe Morgan and Joe Buck as announcers.
I’m watching the White Sox / A’s game now (7-7 top of 7th) and that park is just awful. I guess the Raiders played a game there last night(?) and the field is still marked for football. And most of center field is yellow grass, apparently because that’s where the movable stands come out when they set up for a football game.
I like the A’s and the White Sox players, but I’m just embarrassed as a baseball fan watching the game.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
SOX WIN! SOX WIN!
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Signature?
I say he should change his avatar to the “CRAWDAD ATTACK!” pic – you really can’t get better homage than that.
And congrats to the Sox for their victory tonight. How far out of the lead for the Central/WC spot are they now?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Where was Steve Stone last night?
Focusing on his Twitter account?
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.
That used to be a good park
until the Raiders moved back and they built the “Mount Davis” seats in the outfield. Now it’s a monstrosity.
I’ve always thought the Bay Area couldn’t support two baseball teams, anyway. That might be the most oversportsed area (relative to interest) in the U.S.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 15, 2009 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions
You underestimate the area's interest, then
It may not be the “OMFG we gotta win NOW!” attitude that more easterly teams attract, but I’ve hung out with fans of the Raiders, ‘Niners, Giants, A’s, Sharks, Kings, and Warriors on their home turf, and in general, They Get It.
Good memory: The 2003 playoffs were known around the Northside for the closest the Cubs got to the World Series in 19 years. I, however, had a planned vacation in SF during the Divisional Series, and both the Giants and the A’s had made the playoffs. There wasn’t a baseball fan around who didn’t wish the team from the other side of the Bay well, and wherever we went, both me and my Braves-loving (at the time) girlfriend were treated to at least one screen of the good Divisional Series and lots of great conversation.
It’s kinda nice to be able to just sit back and talk baseball for a while, y’know?
If you hang there, get out to where the locals drink. They may not be as passionate as Chicago (or NY, or Philly, or Bahstan) fans, but they do pay attention. Even better example: During this game of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, I watched the 2nd period and about 1/2 of the 3rd near my hotel, and then decided to walk to my favorite bar. During the 3rd and OT, I stuck my head into other bars along the way (it was a bit of a hike), and inquired about the game. In Nob Hill, the Tenderloin, and on Russian Hill, the answers were always accurate as to score and game situation. I was about 5 blocks from my bar when the questionable game-winner was determined a goal, and we all did shots to celebrate the Sharks staying alive for another game.
Good walk. :D
They may not live or die on every pitch, snap, or shot, but the BA folks with whom I’ve chatted the most know their sports and support their teams pretty well. Well, except the Warriors…
"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
Yep, I watched a little of the Sox game last night, too...
…and the condition of that field was RIDICULOUS. One of the guys on MLB Network mentioned it, too.
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.
Compound.......
It’s one thing to make a $136 million mistake, it’s another to keep running him out to left field in the hope he may help you win a few game over maybe a 10 day period through a long season… Ugh…..!!!!!
Eat the money it’s gone…….move on……!!!!!
Umm
Wrong thread?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I think the Cubs need to get Fuld into the lineup more
the Cubs seem to be scoring more with him in the line-up.
And Yes I think his speed is worth more than chances Sori hitting a homer.
YEAH. I SAID IT.
Bench Sori for Fuld!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 14, 2009 11:57 PM CDT reply actions
im watching quick pitch and it said that dlee is the first person to have 2 7+ rbi games
since arod and jason giambi did it 9 years.
good group, huh?
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 15, 2009 12:42 AM CDT reply actions
*9 years ago
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 15, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
and thats in 1 season too
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 15, 2009 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
If I read all of that right
The 3 players in the last 9 seasons to have at least 2 games in a single season during which they recorded 7+ RBIs are:
- Jason Giambi
- Alex Rodriguez
- Derrek Lee
Yankees aside, One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others.
"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
at the time they werent yankees
but i get what youre saying
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 15, 2009 2:00 AM CDT up reply actions
2005 Sox were a great team that won 99 games...
… in the regular season (and went 11-1 in the post-season). Unless the Cubbies go 40-8 they won’t equal that.
The 2009 Cubbies are not nearly as good as the 2005 World Champion White Sox.
I remind you again: the 2005 White Sox, in the regular season against the two teams they faced in the AL playoffs, the Red Sox and Angels, went 6-10, including getting swept at home by the Angels in September in games with very similar scores to the ones the Phillies just took from the Cubs. (Don’t believe me? Look here.) In the postseason they went 7-1 against those two teams.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Maybe not
but that doesn’t mean the end result is out of reach.
Yet.
"Cub fans don’t give up!" -Ron Santo, 8/12/2009
True
And I believe I’ve been fair in my comments on this years Cubbie team, even just recently.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Why compare the 2005 White Sox?
Al’s inspirational words aside, I believe the comparison we’ve been leaning on around here has been the 2006 Cardinals (83-78).
"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
Good comparison in the '06 Cardinals.
When they got to the post-season they were not as mediocre as their regular season record indicated, but more were probably more like the Cardinals ’05 team that won 99 games. It sure helped in the World Series though when the Tigers crapped their pants too.
And that’s what the Cubs could hope for too, to go into the post-season resembling the previous season team. It’s not unrealistic.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Point being, however...
… it is entirely possible for a team that struggled against certain opponents during the regular season to turn around and beat the same opponents in the postseason.
The 2005 White Sox weren’t the only team that did that.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
True
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
And apropos to the site (if not a very comfortable subject)
40-8 is most likely not going to happen, however, the 1969 Mets sat 7.5 games out of 1st place with 48 games to play and managed to go 37-11 during that stretch.
The 2009 Cubs are looking at a not-dissimilar remaining schedule in terms of opponent strength (perhaps even easier) as the ‘69 Mets. I’m not saying that they will win 3/4s of their games during that time, but if those bums can do it…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Sweep and the bullpen
Glad they won before the largest crowd of the year. Normally, I’d rather the game be more challenging and, of course, still winning it. But today a blowout was just a relief. Need a sweep.
Was thinking about having used the three relievers today. I don’t think it will make a difference unless tomorrow’s game goes into extra innings and they burn through the bullpen. Or if Gorzelanny fails, they might rather have kept Caridad fresh for long relief. Outside of that, they are carrying 7 pitchers in the pen. They still have an LHP in Marshall, and Guzman could close if they want somebody else to close.
Randy Wells Has a 3.01 ERA according to ESPN.com
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar-tissue." -George F. Will
by In Piniella We Trustiella on Aug 15, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
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